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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-30

also Gays: "potiticat dsmogogues are tearing
agoniss to rags tie country ouer. Agsin he
says: seccr ,oas Iopa 90 rxcited xpox any
political subject: she has aireys been demo
cratic, but the old leaders of tbs democracy and
the teU pro st"vsry aohiss, trembie in oseu 81
their approaching political annihiiatiox Now
we submit toevery candid man in the commu-
nifty. whether this is not splendid trash to adorn
1.-THE pages Of ! School Journal.
own opinions upon the subject Of politics.
even when they run to Abofi,io1ism and he Il
entitled to express them, when, where and how
he pleases, but he cannot be justified, or justify
himself, in prac,icing deception upon the peo.
pie Of Iowa. interested IN the subject Of sdd-
cation, by siandsstineiy foisting political matter
into j,urns1. protesting to be exclusively de-
| voted to educati6h. Does the editor or Mr.
Spauldng. the publisher, suppose, that thii
journal would have had half its present circula
! ton, had it been known that its columns were
| 10 be devoted in part to poiities' Can the ed
tor r-conc le his ideas a moral rectitude, with
the strniagem displayedin selecting the time he
i did--iust before the eiectionrnd too late fo,
his opponents to rply-to Pot fort h his peculiar
| views upc1, the subject Of politics? 1t j. sur
| pri>ng that man holding his position, no mat
ter how radical be might be a. q politician
i would lend b mseli to q trick so unmany and
| ungenerous.
To the democrats Of iowa, we fee; 1t liberty
TO speak; and we would recommend to them
to discountenapce sheet, which has lent tseli
q prnmoting the schemes Of politicians and has
fool shly betrayed itself into sn.agonism to
| them. If we are to Rave potst;eai school jour
mails we can see the necessity, # not tho pro-
prety, Of democratic School Journal and Of
democrats suppating such = school journal OF
none at al
rw There 10 a little sir by four sheet pub.
10 Of Muscaiiue County,
~ Journal," which may
er~icesble 10 babies in q
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-30

p.ssed among the last days OF Jane. On '"s
IL day Of July, the Minnesota and NoF'n
Western railroad company, to whom the cnar'
,er Of the Minnesota Legislature, ia ant'c pr!
ton Of the grant, had been given. organized
ana according to stipulation in the Cnarief'
Immediately notified the Governor OF the Ter
.;tory Of the organization. Upon receipt o.
nh, Intelligence, Secretary Ross's OF Mime
.ot, -, despatched 70 Washington C'J, IN
..cer,.in in what shape the Bill Pass-d: whe-
1her in such Shape. ssto make tie grant III
.r,e 10 the 9 npany holding tAs Smarter rom
the Minnesota Legislature, OF to the oe"sn' VI
CIV. Gorman, Secretary Roster, &c, wh"
were empowered BY the said charter. !" me
even, ,,.ss the Minnesota and North Western
railroad company, failed from one cause OF
another. q comply with Tho ehsrter, 10 make
srrms ON behalf df The Tersitosy. with some
.,he, comr.ny. When hs arrived u WASH
ans. on. he discovered that an alteration hsd
oe. made N the bill, sftet Il passed the fisuse
and ,.kiar Il fos granted, without rthec''"n'
that there wss "aigger in the JsSes = in DINER
.ord.-xkat the friends Of the Minnesota and
,N.r,h wessera company had been playing tn
!; that the cAsnse was at sita! importance
and that he snd The Governor sWsnld BE De"
m;ivea II Ahe privilege Of disPosi"g o. t'isam
.mrase grant, unless the bill vas restored 10 ne
original shape, ~ striking out the little ~o'd
!. ~md.. and ins.sting the little word o.. b.
Sra ap,rcached Gen. Dodge, Vt this State, g.
have the correction made. who Referred him I"
the delegate frcm Minnesots; bat knowing
hat Mr.. Rice. the DeIeease vas opposed :"
a.v scheming f,r throwing <he grant into his
and the q ,vsrunr's hauds. he made virtue OF
.ecessity, and appealed to the ptssst M. Wssh
h,.r... az the Gslena DstIEt, who readily
......ted Ia undertake the tssk Of &c sloring the
veed 49, c.s SD" without however o.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
WEEKLY PAPER.-The pub

CCOTTS WEEKLY PAPER.-The pub
y Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1S54) combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Phladelphia weekes. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pards celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tions. The first of series of original noveettes,
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about to be
commenced. 1t will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author
Viola, etc. ETC., is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denson, author Of Home Pictures Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and H. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc--a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairvlle, Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe Grace Green
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad etc., eto.
Terms-One copy one year So; two copies one
year SO four copies one year SIS; nine copies one
year. and one TO the getter up of the club $40 (;
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
Of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
H e ToEY x
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
By the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &c.

TNHIS important work is now in press, the first
II volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
his work according to his views of completeness;
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that it will prove acceptable to all viz:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume befoye any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published from one TO four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured their full cost TO subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers not unmndu OF the
earnest desire Of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are ncessant. will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation
DAYTON N WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington St., Boston.
Mar t5--ffN
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ABBREvIATIoNs.
Apr 22--eodtf
NEW BOOkS.-The Plurality of w 0rlds,
In with an Introduction, by Edward Hitchcock,

NEW BOOkS.-Thc Plurality of w 0rids,
In with an introduction, by Edward Hitchcock,
ID. D.
Rambles in Brazil, or Peep at the Aztecs, with
a map and illustrations.
The Religion of the Mortimer, by Rudolph
Keyser
The Catacombs Of Rome, as illustrating the
Church ofthe Three First Centuries, by Rev. w,
Ingraham Kip
Uncle Jerry's Letters 10 Young Mothers, COM
piled by Ann E. Porter
4 The Eternal Day, by ii. Bonar, ID. ID.
Discourses and Sayings of our Lord Jesus
Christ, illustrated in series of expositions, by
John Brown, ID. ID.
The Church before the Flood, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. ID.
Theological Essays, by Frederick Denson Man-
rice, M. A., with a new preface and other addi-
tions.
The Sepulchres OF our Departed, by F. R. Ans
petch, A. NJ, Hagerstown, Md.
The Historyof the French Protestant Refugees,
from the Revocation of the Edict OF Nantes TO our
own days, by Charles Weiss. Translated by
Henry William Herbert, with an appendix by a
descendant OF the Huguenots, in two vols.
For sale at the bookstore of
r. FARNIfAM,
Corner of 11th street and Penn. avenue
Nav
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
w. BRowNING, Merchant Ia

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington TO his well-selected Stock OF
French and English cloths, cassmeres, and vest
ings, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Z Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers and, in view Of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Rcady-made Clothing.
I have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various Styles frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
nrice than work made to order
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
orr the District
Oct 15-6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20

IT G E.--The Subcriber would respectfully,
/ inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he is
now prepared to deliver the same punctually in
any part Of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees to supply Gus
toners with any quantity required scHAomt change
of price during tho season.
Orders left at the following places sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention:
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
z. ID. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
v. Harbaugh, 7th and G streets.
Kidwell & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
l4th street.
T.C. McIntire, 7th and streets.
w. HI. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and At
street.
William Lord 5th and streets.
]. w. Nairn New York avenue and 18th street
. Edward Hall, market space, between 9Th and
7th streets.
A. G. Rdgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
10Th and Goth streets.
DIR. ]. B. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
4. M. p. King, and 18th streets.
F. S. Walsh, Navy Yard.
G.. p. Wanna New York avenue and 9th street.
L. r. Holmead, Maryland avenue and 7th street.
w. w. Birth, Sd street. next to Trinity Church.
J. w. Sothoron 6 Co., Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and JuAsnp-
ply guaranteed
Notice Of change Of residence, if given at the
Office instead of 10 the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, if notice is given at the
office, it will be Immediately attended TO.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliots drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates L. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of F and 18th
streets, and Easby's wharf
~ Persons wishing to be supplied will please
send their names, residence and quantity per
day. to the Office any Of the places above named.
March IA.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20

HARD.-The unde rsigned returns his
~ thanks to his friends and customers for their
liberal patronage bestowed on him for the past
three years. and earnestly solicits continuation
of the same for his friend, L. J. MrpDLEroN, with
whom an arrangement has been this day made to
supply them with Ice of the very best quality and
on the most reasonable terms.
Orders left AZ Mr.. MrpDLRroN's Office northeast
corner Of + and 18th streets, or directly TO him
through the Post Office, will meet with prompt
attention. WILLIAM DOUGLAS.
Apr 2l--eo1w (Star, Union, u News)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that /

In have lost Land Warrant Certificate for
l60 acres, No. rs, ,222, la favor of Neri D. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin
Yost Smith. and Rosanra Frantz, collateral heirs
OF Hiram M. Smith, deceased, of company HI, Sth
United States Infantry (Mexican war; and which
said certificate was assigned to the undersigned.
This certificate was mailed by Johnston, Brothers
Il Co., of Baltimore, on the 18th October, 1858, d-
rected TO William p. Williams, esq, Washington,
ID. c., and was never received. tits my intention
to apply for duplicate of this warrant to the conn.,
missioner ofpeusions.
NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland.
Ian "a 1854 Jan. 2S-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20


NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
l the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea
son, or for a term of years. The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorous attraction can h It.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated it will be in every respect a desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries Of the members; |;
the rent All surplus to be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications with particulars, from parties in
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Everyletter received will
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty to reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
to the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. G.
YTyHE ART STUDENT7IN MUNICH, by
il Anna Mary Hewitt.
The Preservation Of Health, by Jno. G. War
rem, M d.
Purple Tints of Paris, by Boyle ST. John
Mrs. Partngton's Life and Sayings.
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
Apr 25 Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

7h street, bstsceen louisiana ovenus and ID street.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
j ceivcd, from the north, a splendid assortment
cent Girandoles and Lamps Of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, &c., and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
G. s. WHITTLESEY, 7h street.
Nov 20--1y (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
TT7HE MOST CoMPLETE ASSORTMENT

FHyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
Of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting of Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Hoan Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaled.
Bacon 6g Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen IL Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard it.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos.
which for durability keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrvalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's word-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
decacy Of touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unchord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one Of L. Gilbert's beo 1tifnl
Boudoir or Piccoo Pianos. M
This enables persons desirous of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano il desired
Also several secondhand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS 81 HITZ, Penn avenue.
Inn OFF (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
MisrfIIanG0ns.
NTODERN LANGUAGES
VIZ s!WATCHES!-J Y. Savage,
wv No % Fulton street, New York, has an ex-

wv No 32 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment Of fine Watches consisting OF
r. f. Cooper's Duplex, NJ J. Tobias ~ Co.'S, r.
Il g. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool &C., &C., varying in price from $75 or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to $50
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted TO retain their points, for SO,
$3 and $4. Pens without cases, IS cents, ST. So
So ana 49, Sent to all parts Of the country free Of
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for 50 cents Dec 17~-1v
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
TxAMpLEs OF MACHINERY AND

TXAMPLES OF MACHINERY AND
~ Mill-work-Being plans sections, and eleva-
ton of works in several departments Of Machine
nv, Mill-worS, and General Engineering, with de-
criptions ofther construction, action and practical
application 10 various branches of industry.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
r. FARNIAM,
Corner Of 1lth ST. and Penn. avenue.
Nav III
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20

ENTLEMEN,s HOsIERY-of SILK,
NJ LisIe Thread, white and. brown Cotton, fancy
and striped ditto; full ani varied assortment
just received at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. av. near "A st.
May 5--eod2wif Qnt, Starr
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20

DUCkSKIN AND SILK PU SEs,
I'D Porte-monnaies, Ivory Tablets, Boys Belts,
Hair Brushes and Combs, for sale low at
LAMMOND'S,
MAY eod3t Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
ENSION IAWS.-The last edition, com.

TENSION LAWS.-The last edition, conn
piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lS49 In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay to Of
icers Of the line and the staff Of the army, the hos
pital department, and medical staff and of the
quartermasters department; haipay OF the line
under the resolve of October 21st, 17S0; under
other resolutions to officers, to officers Of themed
ical department and medical staff, chaplains; and
commutation pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1883; together with the names the officers
Of the continental line of the army in all the States
who served to the end Of the war; and acquired
the right OF commutation pay with the names Of
officers killed in battle, who died in service
Price $l sent postage free to any part of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb14 Near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20

n ARsON,S LETTER AND CAP PA
Y per.-An additional supply just received by
w. G. .ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving. Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
rORACCO CIGAR. AND SNUFF STORE,

:
Second door acea of adams s Co.'s Eapress Office.
@ SIMMONS keeps constantly In store on
-. retail all the most approved brands of I'M
PORTED CIGARS, of every price and flavor.
He socits calls from his friends and the public.
May 13--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
TWENTY-FIVE cents Admittance

Open every day and evening except Sunday from
s A. M. till 10 p. M
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2a0ks, Statianfrn 1t.
NEW BooKs.-The whimsical Woman,

NTEW BOOKS.-The Whimsical Woman,
IN by Emile F, Carlen.
Crystalline; or, the Heress ofFall Down Castle,
a romance, by +. w. Shelton, A. M, author oi
"The Rector Of ST. Bardolph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne and the Chncha Islands, with
Sketches ofLima and Voyage round the World,
by George w. Peck.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and 11th street.
May 16
LIAR OF THE HOUSEHOLD.-A
IA series Of Services for Domestic Worship for
every morning and evening in the year, select
portions of Holy Writ, and Prayers and Thanks
giving for particular occasions, with an Address
TO Heads of Families, edited by the Rev. John
Harris, ID D., Principal of4New College, St. Johns
Wood London, author of the Great Teacher
Mammon, &c.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
May II Corner Of 1lth ST. and Penn. av.
KTEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY,s.
In My Schools and Schoolmates, or the Story
of my Education; by Hugh Miller, author of The
Old Red Sandstone.
The Two Records: The Mosaic and the Geo
logical Lecture delivered before the Young
Mems Christian Association, in Exeter Hall, Lon
don; by Hugh Miller.
The World OF Art and Industry illustrated
Sketches ofthe Campaign in Northern Mexico
in 1876 and AT; by an Officer OF the First Regi
ment Of Ohio Volunteers.
Rob of the Bowl, Legend Of the Inigoes; by ].
p. Kennedy, author of "Swalow Barn"
Addison's Works, new edition, VOL a !; "The
Spectator"
Apr20 Bookstore, near 9th street.
TITTO'S DAILY BIBLE ILLUSTRA-
IN tons now complete.
Apostles and Early Church, just issued, 81.
The Eternal Day, by Rev. Horaiio Bonar, SO
cents
Africa and America Described, by the author OF
Peep Day, 75~cents.
Remarkable Examples of Moral Recovery.
Jays Morning and Evening Exercises, new
edition in fine large type, | VOL, 81.
Thoughts on the Death of Little Children, so
ccents. GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Apr S Seventh street.
0ENTRAL ROUTE OF THE PACIFIC,
Y j from the Valley of the Mississippi TO Califor-
MAJ Journal of the Expedition of l.. f. Beae,
Superintendent of Indian Affairs in California, and
Gwinn Farris Heap, from Missouri 10 California,
in 1853, bv Gwinn Harris Heap.
The Wintor Lodge, or Vow Fulfilled, an his
torical novel, the sequel to Simon X. kcnton, by
james Weir.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of 18th street and Penn. avenue.
Nor %
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-20
Feb s-d2m HEIDsIECK & CO.

nENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
I Company Of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital $3000OO,
David L. Miller, president John w. Horner sec
retary. This company has declared a dividend OF
25 per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates, advan
such are earnestly requested 10 examine them be
fore insuring, as few companies offer such induce
ments
JAMES J. MILLER, Agent,
Over clearinghouse, Selden, Withers IL Co.
Medical examiner, ]. M. Austin, M. D..
Office and residence on street, north side, one
door west of 10th. May 2