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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

IsT leap not much less periious than thai
OF SAMUEL PATCH, was witnessed on Sunday
by the conductor and passengers of the Coving
ton and Lexington train. A young farmer was
walking across the bridge at Demonsvie just
after the train had passed over, when the en-
CINE was suddenly reversed and the cars were
backed at a rapid rate. There no room on
The side of the bridge to stand between the edge
and the cars; the only alternative was TO sp-ing
off into the creek running thirty or forty feet
below. The young man gave one look at the
cars and instantly sprang over the side and
struck the water feet foremost. The train was
stopped, but to the surprise of all, the hero Of
the perilous feat came out of the water, shook
himself and walked off whistling "Jordon is a
hard road to travel, believe
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

It's WHAT YOU SPEND It's what thee
spend. my SON., said sage old Quaker. not
what thee il make, winch viii! decide whether
thees to be rich not" The advice was right
for it was Franklln's in another shape Take
care OF the pennies and the pounds will take
care of themselves; but it cannot be too often
repeated Men are continually INDUCING in
small expenses; saying to themselves that 1t is
only triHe, yet forgetting that the aggregate
is serious-that even the sea shore is made up
of petty grains of sInd. Ten cents day even
is thirty SIX dollars and half year, and that
it is the interest of capital of six hundred
dollars. The man who saves ten cents a day
only, is SO much richer than him who does not,
as If he owned life estate in house worth six
hundred dollars.
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FIRST WARD.

Pursuant TO notice, the electors of the lst
Ward met at the School House on Saturday Is h
ult, for the purpose of nominating an Alder
man to be elected, on the lst. Monday in April.
On motion Hugh Irainor Esq, acted as chair
man and briefly stated the object Of the meet
ing.
On motion Messrs. p Quigley and Caleb
Hartsock Esqrs, were put in nomination, where.
upon ballot being taken, MIR. Quigey received
a majority of all the votes cast, and was de.
clared the choice Of the meeting.
Several speeches were made and assurances
given to cordially support the nominee.
J. J. E. NORMAN,
Secretary.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

The committee reported the number and
names of delegates from the several towns, as
follows
Lanaing-T E Williams, P Hughs, S A
Upper, A Tillotson.
Paint Creek-Noah Ball, w Green, A Mitch
ell, Geo. Watkins, VIM. Dunn.
Union Cny-G w Carver, Geo. Spence.
.Nakee-C Paulk, e White, A Wha!ey.
Ludiow-L Hows, Ezra Reed.
Franktin-John S Clarke, VIM z Gerald
James Hurley.
Latayeue-W G Thompson, John Fl Varnel
Chase, Michael Callahan, Reuben Gilman
Post-W W Pines, Anderson Amos, c Hugh.
NJ Farrer, James A rnold.
Union Prairie-D Gilrtt, Geo Merrill, M
d Bush, E B Morgan.
Tayior-Olto Langerfield, David Harper
VIM Ryan, WIN II. Morrison.
The committee also presented certain resolu-
lions passed at meeting, held in Linton town
chip. Report adopted.
The resolutions from Linton were read, AM
lad on the table,
The Convention then proceeded to an inform
al ballot for School Fund Commissioner.
FIRST Ballot. Second Ballot
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TIMOTHY MASON,
(SIGN OF THE GOOD SAMARlTAN.)
No. Sc, Main street,

(sIGN OF THE GOOD sAMARlTAN)
No. Sc, Main street,
DUBUQUE, IOWA,
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS;
PAINTS, VARNISHES, DYE-STUFFS,
FINE SOAPS, FINE HAIR & TOOTH BRUSHES,
PAINT BRUSHES,
FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS:
Pure Zines and Brandies for medical purposes,
FANCY ARTICLES,
SUPERIOR INKS, LETTER AND CAP PAPER,
STEEL PENS IND STATIONERY,
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS will Give par
i ticular attention at all hours Of the DAY and
NIGHT.
Customers and Physicians will always find at this
Fresh and Unadulterated Medicines,
which have selected with great personal care, for
Lhis market.
All purchasers in vited to examine my stock,
hey will find it equal to any in the State.
ORDERS FROM THE COUNTRY
Promptly filled, and satisfaction guaranteed,
10Th to price and quality.
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Dubuque, March 18th, 1855

Dubuque, March 18th, 1854.
At the close of the County Democratic meet
ing this day, the Democrats of Julien Town
ship organized a Township meeting for The pur
pose OF nominating Democratic Candidates fo
the several Township officers, to be voted fo
at the April Election.
A. ID. Anderson Esq, was called to the chai
and T. Hardie appointed Secy.
The following nominations were made or
separate motions, and by acclanaton:
For Justice of the Peace, Abel E. Skinner
For Constables, Silas Sebring, John O'Meara
For Township Trustees, Geo. A. Shannon, Ru
dolf Nolte, John Parker. For Township Cl'k,
J. L. Blatchley. For Township Assessor,
Adam Koch.
The proceedings were ordered to be publish
ed in the Miners Express, when, OH motion the
meeting adjourned.
A. d. ANDERSON,
Chairman.
THOMAS HARDlE,
Secretary.
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Proposals for Indian Provisions
for 1854.
MINNESOTA SUPERINTENDENT,

MINNESOTA SUPERINTENDENT
ST. Paul, Feb. 2lst, lS5i I
g EALEn PROPOSALS will be received at this office
- until u O'Clock, NJ, of the 18th of April next for fur
nishing and delivering the following provisions the
Sioux Indians under the treaty Of 1887, viz:
Superine Flour to the amount of $500
Mess Pork do 900
Hogs Lard in kegs, do 1850
White shelled corn in sacks do 900
These provisions TO be delivered before the
second day of May next the landing at ST. PAU,
their Agent subject to inspection at the place of dev
cry by dsinterescd persons be selected b. the said
Agent and the contractor or contractors.
Bidders will offer i'll separate bids tor each article
Good and sufficient security will be required for the
performance of their contracts TO b. entered upon and
the bidders will name in their proposals the persons
they will offer security and the surety of such bid
DER shall sign and transmit with each bid, guaranty
in this form:
The undersigned. undertake that if the bid of
for Indian supplies, be accepted by the Super
intendent of Indian affairs the bidder shall, be
the 18th of April next enter into the bond required
the said contract the rate of his their
bids with good and sufficient surcties.
The Superintendent reserves the right the pro
posals asIde shOlli they be deemed high
Bids must be endorsed Proposals Indian Provi-
ons under Sioux treaty of 1887 % and addressed to
superintendent Of Indian affairs, 81. Paul, Nj. T..
w. A GORMAN,
Gov. and Elk OFF. Sup. Ind Afs
March l7th 1854. dawlm /
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22
DEFEAT OF THE MINNESOTA Bill

DEFEAT OF THE MINNESOTA BILL
We regret much 10 learn of the tablinp of the
Minnesota Railroad Bill, by such decisive ma.
jority as that which we announced yesterday
We dislike to regard it as permanent defeat Of
the bill, but we are inclined to think it canno,
overcome the blow it has received. AND we
greatly fear that it exhibits an organized opposi
tian to all further land grants for railroad purpo.
ses. Should this prove to be the case, Iowa
will prove to be great sufferer. We had hoped
that another session Of Congress would not pass
away, without some aid from the General Gov
eminent for the construction Of railroads in GU,
State. We need such roads; the Government
would be benefited by making the grant, and
We had INDUCED strong hope, that such would
be its policy; but, notwithstanding every effor,
that our delegation may put forth-and they
will not be slow to exert their influence-we
fear that our chances are slim.
Some are Of opinion, that the hot haste pur-
saed in obtaining charter from the Territorial
Legislature Of Minnesota, in anticipation Of the
grant for that Territory, has had its effect in
producing the defeat of the Bill in the House.
How This may be, we are unable to say; but if
conversani with the facts at Washin gton, it has
probably had no beneficial effect in promoting
the passage OF the BIZ. 1t lie always as we'll,
and We believe little better, 10 let thinrs take
more quiet course, to give ample time for con.
suitation and investigation, to the end that sus.
picion may be allayed, and unnecessary oppose
ton avoided, even if some little injury results
from the delay. Rail roads are popular; and
travelling BY railroad is exceedingly popular; but
attaching locomotive to the wheels of legisla-
ton, and rushing measures through by the gal.
Top, Is not 20 popular. The very idea Of speed
excites suspicion, and many times defeats .
measure which is good in itself Whatever may
have been the cause or causes for the defeat Of
this measure, It is certainly to be deplored that
i has failed, both for own people and those Of
minnesota.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

A Mr.. Swift of Dublin, has an invention BY
which he can progress through the water, in
an upright p sition, at the rate Of FIVE miles an
hour. The appara tus consists of two ar tight
tin floats, of twenty feet long, tapering TO a
point at each end, and joined togo tber by two
bars Of iron. The mode by which it is propell-
ed is double bladed oar, eighteen feet in
length, which is made to ply, windmill fashion,
by the occupant, who stands in the center The
experiment tried on Saturday was fully success
full, and Mr.. Swift was loudly appIauded on his
arrival at Eden Quay.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22
JOB WORK

Let our merchants and business men bear in
mind that we are prepared to execute IN the best
style, on short notice, and at the lowest rates,
all kinds of Job work, such as-Circulars, Cards.
Bills of Lad;ng, Bill Heads, &c.
Our Office Cor work of this kind is not sur
passed in the city.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

The BLACK WARRIOR ArFAIR-The seiz
ure of the Black Warrior by the authorities OF
Havana, has caused quite an excitement in
Washington and may be the means Of produ.
cling rupture in the relations existing between
this country and Spain. We hope for no such
result, but such may possibly be the effect Of
the unauthorized seizure of this vessel.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22
ST. JOSEPH'S FEMALE ACADEMY
CONDUCTED Bf THE SISTERS CHARITY or THE
VIRGIN:


BLESSED VIRGIN:
.4bout eight miles from Dubuque.
TINE situation of this Academy is beautiful and PIC
turesque the air is pure and healthy; calculated
the mind The of education comprises, OrfhOg-
raphy, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Com
ne
ogy Mythology, Botany Chemistry, Astronomy, Music,
Panoorte, Guitar, &C.; Drawing, Plain and Ornane
The sisters embody in their educational course, all
that may be found useful in modern improvement, and
which may tend refine the and to develope the
bine morality and literature SO that each may happily
conspe TO the progress and advancement OF the other
they study tounte with the ordinary OF educan
ton the more refined and the more necessary acc6
plismenfs of the mind being fully persuaded that
companied with graceful address, with that and
elegance of manners which always bespeak highly
cultivated mind, and which are found, next to virtue,
the most noble endowment of the mind-the most pre-
ornament of the female character.
Young ladies of every religious denomination ad
mted into this Academy, where especial care Is taken
that's influence blasts their religious principles
but as order is necessary for the gosd government OF
every institution, they will be required to observe the
ordinary regulations of external worship.
Those forms and ceremonies much priced and prac
tced in polite society," strictly ncucaied yetcare
taken Oprevent these necessary ceremonies from degen
Grating into those extravagant compliments which have
neither meaning in their form, sincerity in their
pretensiOns.
The system of education pursued in this Academy is
perienced by young minds The pursuit of their studies
and render those studies rather recreation their pu
pills than a disa greeable task or tiresolne duty.
No exerOns spared by the sisters to mpart to the
minds of their pupils such sources Of information
shall prove in after life an invaluable treasure to socie
and them from that intercourse which
vacuty of minds render highly agreeable to the unedu
Gated.
Board and Tuition per annum, 600 90
Extra.
Washing per annum, 10 W
Music and use Of piano per quarter, 10 90
Guitar per quarter, 10 10
Astronomy and use of globes, Philosophy,
Chemistry and Botany, 500
Drawing and painting, 90
French, 90
PAYMENTS mast be made in ddraRce.
Persons residing at distance required to have
esponsble agent in the city OF Dubuque.
No reduction made in the of children being with
rawn before the expiration of the quarter, unless in
asses Of sickness.
All letters to be directed (post paid to Mother Mary
frances Clarke, ST. Josephs, Dubuque.
Dubuque, Feb. 5th, 1854. daw 3m
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A BILL
Authorizing the Commissioner OF Pensions to ncre;
Invalid pensions, in certain cases.

Authorizing the Commissioner OF Pensions to increase
Invalid pensions, in certain cases.
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House Of Re-
personalities of the United States Of .7mcriea, in
Congress assembled, That in all cases where
pensions have been, or may hereafter be, grant.
ed by special act of Congress for partial disabi.
lily, occasioned by wounds received, or diseases
incurred in the military or naval service of the
sloner of Pensions, be, and he is hereby aulho-
rized and directed, upon satisfactory proof OF
greater disability than that indicated by the
amount Of said pension so granted, 10 increase
the same, according to the6ate of disability so
proved: Prouided, That no pension shall be in
creased, under this act, beyond the rate estab
lished by general statute for the degree of disa-
blIity proved.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

On the first informal ballot, vote was found
signed by two representatives, from TAYLOR
township, the other two in Attendance claim
ing to give the four votes of II township
which resulted in some discussion, and the pass.
age of the following resolution
Reso!red, That no town shall be entitled t,
more votes than they have delegates present a,
the Convention
FIRST FornFat Ballot
w. F. Ross, ~
A. l.. BushJ Is
Resoiped, That William F. Ross be declared
unanimously nomll mated. Carried.
r Ouman, Esq ,'of FAye,le, presented the fol
lowing resou'i"Fs' which were unanimously
adopted:
Rcso'red That we fully approve Of the nomi
nations made al the late Democratic State Con
venlion, and. that we will give them our undi-
vided support at the ensuing election
Resoiz ed, That we have the fullest confidence
IN ,vlYliam Ross, for the office of schoo
Fund commissioner, and .ha, we will support
hip. unanimously.
, MIR. VIM. H. Morrison offered the following
re solution:
| Rcso,rcd, That the Central Committee of lhi'
county correspond with the Central Committee
of Winneshlek county, in relation TO calling
Convention FOR this representative district
Adopted
Resotred, That the democratic papers in Du
buque be requested to pa5sh the proceedings
| of this Convention.
| dj"urned.
A. UPPER, Can.
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Aggregate 432,3l5 1890
RUN MAD.

1t is not exactly the season for mad dogs, but
there are couple up street, who exhibit eviden,
premonitory symptomsof hydrophobia. The edit
ors writhe under the lashings OF a guilty con.
science and attempt to escape the stigma which
they have richly merited and which we have no,
failed to visit upon them, by black guardism.
1t is said that Mahony is absent and that the
Jackson county mulatto, Dorr, is officiating in
his absence. This accounts for the BLACKBOARD
;sm in the Auxiliary Wing Of this morning.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22
Dubuque, March 18th, 1854.
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION


COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Pursuant TO the call OF the County Democrat
ic Central Committee the Democracy of Du.
buque Co., met en- naasse at the Court House
this day at o'clock p. M.
The meeting was called to order by J. T
Everett Esq, on whose motion Hardin Nowlir
Esq, was called to the chair.
I. Hardie was appointed Secretary.
The chair stated the object of the meeting ia
be the nomination Of a Democratic candidate 70
the Office Of School Fund Commissioner
Amos MATHEWS was proposed as a candidate
for said Office, and was on motion nominated by
acclamation.
The proceedings of the meeting were ordered
to be printed in the NJ iners' Express
There being no further business the meeting
adjourned.
HARDIN NOWLIN,
Chairman.
THOMAS HARDIE,
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THE WORLD INVITED.

At the &c Banquet of Dry Goods being received at
the Empire Cheas The latest patterns of Dress
Goods, rich Cashmere Shawls, House Furnishing
Guods, Sheetings, Shrtings, Linens, Checks, Prints,
&C., &C., at the small advance prices. Now is the
time, selling cheap New Goods will be re
ceived week.; during the Corner Of end and
Main streets.
JAS. H. RUSSELL.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

STEAMER LaMARrINE SoLD-We learn that
Messrs Adam Ogllve and &. l. Phelps, of this
place, have purchased three fourihs Of The sea-
mer Lamartine, the remaining fourth being re-
tanned by the former owners She is valued at
$4,000, and is lying on the Rock Island docks
We have not learned in what trade she will be
placed. We presume Capt Phelps will com
mand her. Siuscatine journal
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22
BAD NEWS.

! A letter from Washington under date OF
March 10th say, that the Minnesota Bill was
laid on the table in the House, by vote 100 to
Go. Washburn of H. voting and tailoring against
the Bill
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

NEW METHODIST CHURcH.-A subscription
of over seven thousand dollars has been raised
in keokuk, with fair prospect of an additional
amount being raised, tor the purpose of erecting
the present season, a new Methodist Church
The building is to be sc by SO feet and finished
off in the best STYLE
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEMOCRATIC

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION OF ALAMAKEE CO.
The Democracy of Alamakee county, held a
Convention on the 18th instant, at Wawkon
The Convention was called to order by VIM
IL. Morrison, Esq
5. "A. Upper, Esq. was elected Chairman,
and &. Paulk Secretary
Resoired, That the Chair appoint n commit
tee on credentials, of one from each town, who
shall report the number of delegates to which
each town is entitled
| The Chair appointed the following committee;
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CREAM FIRE

About one quarter Of the town of Galena was
consumed last evening by fire.
The block in which the American Hotel was
situated aud the one adjoining it, was entirely
consumed.
We deplore deeply this misfortune of our
neighbors.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

INFORMATION il wanted of one Samuel Osburn, a
young IL years OF age, whose father resides in
Linn Co.. Iowa. The SAID young man lett home some
months ago. and his father very learn his
whe Any person who will forward to this of
flee any Information concerning him, will confer great
favor upon the parents and friends.
March u ls54 w2*
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

II negro who was called on as witness
in one of the north Carolina courts, on being
examined as to the nature of an oath, was ask
ed if he knew the consequence here and here
after If he swore to lie y?
".Yes,' said he, sears off and no share in
tie KINGDOM
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

THE GREAT LAND SLIDE.-The report OF
exaggerated. The slide that actually did take
place was but trifling affair, and only detained
the passengers SeUerdt minutes
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

u A dispatch from Washington on the ! 18th
states, that duel was talked of between Mr.
Hunt, Of Louisiana, and Mr.. Lane, of Indiana
growing out of debate in the House.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22
COPARTNER SHIP.

Y1NHE UNDERSIGNED have this day formed co.
L partnership for carrying the mercantile bust.
ness in DubuqueA kncuding Groceries, Dry Goods, &c .
Having bought our tle stock OF Goods of John Bell and
Co., they will clos9out the remaining stock on
hand very low for CASH or its equivalent, make
room for new stock in the Spring.
They invite and all to give them call before pur-
chasing elsewhere they feel confident that they can
anu WIN sell goods as low TOT cash as they be bought
at ans other house ln-the West.
9r Call and see your old friend, the former
partner OF John Bell COATES & WILDE.
Qpposite the NAPLES House, at the old stand of John
Bell and Co., Dubuque.
Feb l5 1854. - daw2m%
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

The DEATH PENALrY.-The Senate of Wis.
consin have ordered to be engrossed for third
reading, the bill repeating the law o. last win
ter, abolishing the death penalty, and the revi
| val of the old law on the subject.-Ayes, IL
Nnos
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

APPOINTMENT BY THE GovERNoR John K
Schwartz has been appointed by the Governor,
Inspector of the Iowa Penitentiary, in place OF
John Whiteaker resigned.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22
.u...o,, 1854.
HAMMOND g. HALL.
Storage, Forwarding 4 Commission
MERCHANTS,
STEAMBOAT AGENTS,
WHOLESALE GROCERS.

NO. oOs, dubuque, Iowa.
HAVING the largest Warehouse In this city, and
IL beng located the Steamboat Landing, and being
well acquainted with our business we 1atter ourselves
that we the public in our lne in satisfac-
tory manner,
We will make liberal advances goods consigned
to us TO be sold commission and we will receive
goods and furniture from boats and cars, pay charges
and Immediately on receipt OF them. inform Of
their arrival Our terms are low. and we pledge
selves to do the best we to please customers.
Persons moving West will do well to mark their
Packages to HAMMOND & HAIL. Dubuque. Iowa.
Feb 3, 1854. daHy
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A GOOD NOMINATION.

The democrats Of the First Ward, on Satur
day evening nominated P. Quigley for Alder
man. They have not a better man in the Ward
We honor their judgment. He will be elected
by an overw helming majority.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

THE CLERGY -One hundred and fifty cler-
gynen Of the city OF New York, have united
IN remonstrance against the passage Of the
Nebraska bill. The list is headed by Bishop
Wainright jeff.
Better be attending To- their 0ocks
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-03-22

EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE.
In the mining district of lnce, about one mile
from Wigan, Lancashire coal6eId, England, q
terrible explosion of fire damp occurred on the
2lst ult, destroying over one hundred lives.
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Sale Of Real Estate.

VINHE undersigned offers for sale at Auction, in this
city, on the 18th Instant his entire property in real
estate, consisting OF Improved Farm OF 100 acres
IA miles from Dubuque, at the junction of the Daven
port and Iowa CIV roads, and undivided half OF Min
eral Lot No. 81 known the Lcven's Lead The
Farm is all under fence 07 acres under cultivation
with first rate Dwelling Hou,e and small barn upon
the premises In addition the 100 acres there is 20
of good timber land attached, and be sold.
TERMS OF SALE-Ohe third down, aud :he balance in
and two years with good security hearing per
cent interest. NJ. Y. THOMPSON.
March 3, 1854. I'd