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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20
TnE FRENZY OF ABoLlrlONlsM,

/, TIE FRENZY OF ABOLiTlONiSM,
| To show how far the Abolition spirit carries
men in Chicago, let US name two OF three cir
cumstances which have transpired in conrec.
ion with Mr. Douglas. Overlooking the treat.
nent which Mr. Douglas received at the CHI.
ago meeting, which was dssrace'ul in The
extreme, il only exhibits half the charac
er for m,igni'y and f-niishness' which
'csuates the Aboli,;oni,ts "f that pesii-
-nt city. Il was mt enough that IN
'iratical organization should threaten by let
Ter, Mr.. Dongla., with personal whence, it
ne attempted 10 x-rcisr the freedom Of speech,
which is every mans right; hut they must set
ire a. his residence in Chicago and horn It to
e ground Nor did their f.'ndishnsss stop
,ere Some m,screant "f the clan, had the
inblushing h,rdihood t" send TrlegraPh'c
Il sp,tch To Mr.. Douglas aged mother, resid'
ing in New York rity, Tint her son rad the
tn before died viii the cholera. In hopes ny
his d vice, o iac-rate heart bleeding Mt every
,ore, from the brutal assaults upon her devoted
IN and il possible drive her TO the grave.
Desperate must be the cause which would
irive men tn such deeds Of exccrable venaliiy.
An OPEN CoNrEsaIoN Is oD roR tux
sauL Our nriyhb"r of the :. Observer" has
It l-ns tn aud after a most ardu,us and pr"l'ng'
d strur l.. c"nie ssrd 10 hr fact of his not hav
ing heen citizen until very recently But he
has made ih. con ession in sich manner, as tn
convey the impr-ssi n, that, bee ming natnr-
allied in one State, will not suffice in another.
H.. inti,n ties that he .ok the oath Of allegiance
in illinois twelve years ago 1t he did 80, and
has the Ger iicate ofthe court 10 show til fact Ill
was great piece If f,lIy for him 10 do it again.
merely I" otfige has f. iends, because he was
by the laws a cit z.h. Ii he dad not do ., h-
has m .srepresen.t d the case aud done himsrlf
n crt dit. II he did so, and has lost the evil
dence to show il, he should have said nothing
abou. il, or referred US to the county record fom
whence the certificate issued. Viewed in what
ever light we may present the matter, the de-
fence IF his course is an exceedingly tame one,
although his c miession which has been 'orx"g
from him by the hardest. is open and full.
The editors darky story is very good, brit
has no application to the ext upon which it is
intended to be comment. Perhaps the editor
can explain it, s,,hat we may have chance
70 laugh.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20
CosT or VARIOUS RAILRoA Dat fob
lowing is given a. the cost per mile Of the

CHAscslS sarSLAR SEsTIsEs-A letter
from vermont TO the Boston Post says tnat .
Nebraska democrat has been eIecIrd to the Leg.
isiature firm GEver-a town ID which, last
March, only one man dared u vote, IN town
meeting. against anti Nebraska resolntona.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

BRIBERY AND CoRRUrTIoN.-The Burlng-
ton Gazette, Miners Express, and other organs
of the progressive d, mocracy appear 10 have a
vast quantity of information with reference t.
certain parties being bribed-ab"ut an enor-
nous fund. ct ce terra. Now it is perfectly
u. tprious that these men never have, and OF
course cannot put their finger on single case
where a man Of any kind Of Importance to the
anti Nebraska or republican party has received
| inc dune more or less 10 purchase his vote.-
Dub. Trib.
Can this writer who speaks 80 confidently
and authortiveiy upon this subject, inform u
who paid for the gra uitous distribution Of a
large quantity Of the New York Tribunes in
this State, Immediately preceding the election
1.-The cannot, he had better hold his peace and
save his credit II Miners Ex.
We would also ask il he means TO assert that
MIR. Grimes did not bribe a certain German
doctor to 90 from Iowa City and take the umF
in Des Moines, fo1 the purpose OF drawing the
German vote to the support of the wooley
ticket. Because If he does the proof can be
forthcomming Estate Gazette.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

THE MEETING ar GLosE HALL-The
meeting at Globe Hall on Saturday evening
was a crowder. The room was full and many
who desired to be present could not get into
the room. His Excelency Stephen Hemp.
stead presided and the meeting was addressed
by the Hon. Geo. w. Jnnes, J. NJ. Griffith,
Esq, B. M. S,muels Esq, J. H. Emerson, Tom
Rogers, and r. Quiyley. An address and
resolutions were adopted, which we shall pub
lish in day or two.
We are info med that the meeting did great
credit to the sterling democracy Of this city
and was enjoyed as . rare treat ny every on.
present. sss ~ SIS 8, 4sts sei I
+ The time has come for the democracy Of this
state to take decided stand and crush the isms
which are creeping IN here and another the
spirit Of intolerance which is spreadin. like
Destilence over the land -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

q The Minnes ia Pioneer" Is struggling
through columns Of matter, 10 prove that Hon
H. M. Rice, 10 the arch riit. 1, in the pretended
Minnesota Land Bill fraud.
This undoubtedly proceeds frum persona
considers lions. az Mr.. Rice is wholly exhoner
a,ed by the testimony from any blame in tbs
matter The " Pioneer" like the Galena pa
papers can see no wrong in MIR. Washburne',
conduct. although the testimony shows tina
Mr.. Washburne was triding with the friends O
he bill, until they closed his mouth by an 40
surance of pstcr
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

The following resolutions were called
forth, b. q communication which appeared in the
Daily Expre-. Of the llth inst. Our cores
pendent will prob,biy feel called upon to make
a reply. Ifso. our columns are open to him.
For the Express.
At the close of the regular weekly meeting
of the Congregational Church n this CITY, held
on "Wednesday evening, Sept. 18th. the i2iiow-
ing resolutions were unanimously adopted, as
expressive Of the sense ofthe Church relstive
to certain charges made against the Rev. }. e.
Holbrook by an anonymous correspondent in
the columns Of the Daily Miners Express
Resoired, Tha, we have read with unmingled
feelings OF Indignation and surprise letter, ad-
dressed to The Rev. John Z. Holbrook, our
former Pastor, and published in the Miner S
Express, which breathes a spir, of unmingled
bitterness and hatred, and is evidently designed,
through i's manifest misrepresentation, UNI
Jus ly and injuriously to effect his character and
influence
Resoired, That in ascribing the secession Of
a large number from this Church, and IN ir
erection Of separate house Of worship, 10 his
unwarrantable course and teaching" the au-
thor of this letter does violence to the truth and
puts discredit upon the seeding party by i'm
plying that their course, instead of being
prompted by the love OF truth and censci n
iious preference for another form Of church gov
eminent, was the result OF mere personal feel
Jag.
Resoired, That contrary to the representation
~ The anony nous writer in the Express, the
Church was in psReperous condition when our
late Past removed q Chicago, and inste ad Of
being compelled to leave US fro m the sslo>s oil
his influence and the wreck of his church," he
enjoyed, previous 10 his departure, our ful!es,
confidence and went in the face Of our earnest
protest
Resolved, That in the transaction designated
IN the Fxpress "pious farce, it is our b.
lieg, and we think il 10 the belief Of every un.
prejudiced person in this community, that Mr.
Hoibrook was as much the victim Of deception
a. Others and that we regard the charge OF his
having made himself a party to it, in order to
protect bsnkrup, from his creditors, as NAL
icious and slandrrous.
Resoircd, That other points, equally injurious
and false, are contained in the letter tn which
these resolutions refer, but That as we have
nothing 10 do with them as a Church, we cave
them to find a proper answer from some other
source.
Resoired; That copy of these resolutions.
attested by the proper officers be furnished
Tor publication to each ofour city papers.
G. F. BlSSEL.
7 .ur,vsrv Npdeyas0r Clerk
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

u what do The abolitionist mean BY "ffet
Speech" and Free Discussion" The New
York Journal Of Commerce gives satisfactory
answer:
1t is freedom TO pour fourth their denunc's-
tons whenever and wherever they please with
out Interruption or objection, and freedom to
prevent any who differ from them, from exer-
cising the liberty of speech. Everybody knows
that it takes but few mouths, it let loose
Bedlam- fashion, to draw the voice of any spea-
ker, so as to prevsnt his being understood and
this is the feat which the Chicago heroes have
performed. The time is not distant when they
will be ashamed Of il.
1t then truly states the objects of many Of the
appropriations in the River and Harbor Bill;
AZ the Gags Of the shipping being set at half
mast, tkxf 10 understood to have been an express.
sion of .indiynation," because Senator Douglas
voted against wasting millions "f the public
money upon river and habor improvements y
for the benefit Of spectators in many cases,
rather than for any purpose deserving to be
called national For ourselves, we honor such
Independence in our public men, and wish we
had rlore of it.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

"SECRxT ociEriEs.-The Evangelical i.u-
,tessan Synod Of Ohio and the adjacent States
~es,ed resolution not to admit to church
.;.,;es any person belonging to secret So
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

SourmExN ssscossiS RoAD.-A new pllp
has been adopted by the directors Of the South
ern WISCONSIN Railroad, IL obtain funds for the
compile t.an Of the werk in which they are ems
gagged Il 10 this. The farmers and land own
ere, along the line are .ici,ei 10 Subscribe such
amounts 10 the capital stock Of the Company q.
they choose. To secure the paymen, Of these
subscriI tons, they are required to give NOR.
cages upon their real estate, which moris ages
are Piled led hy the Go npanv as collateral
srccurty Tor the money that they may borrow
In the plan arr sc veral provisions To insure the
proper valuation Of land, the issuing Of stock
cer,,6est-s, The payment Of interest &C.. which
do not aff. q, The grea'tact-first stated.
A Disr,Kcrtas WIrmour A DErEssxcE
The result If The tvo recent democratic Con-
v~nsions in New York. Indicate tn slight =
difference in the principies Aet forth BY them, 10
justify continuance Of the separate orgsniza-
tons and eoas- quent defeat To the sar,y Both
conventions have passed resolu ions sustaining
the Nebraska bill and each ST of candidates
are regarded as planted upon The regular demo-
cratic platform. IL view Of these facts, we
can = no obst ,cle to the prompt re>unim oi
the party and u such mutual understanding
and rrconcil ION, a. will unite the party Of the
Empire State in support Of but ore ticket.
This result 10 drvau,ly to be hoped for. BY all
true democrats
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

PArRloric MASSACHUSETTS WH'as "A very
fair speci,nen of abolition. whg effrontary is to
he found in 4 late numb of the Boston Atlas
Take the following extract:
assume Of the southern presses have the imPu'
denc~ to charge the wings Of the North with De.
ing sectional, and SO Of cutting themselves OH
from their brethren of the South. We spurn
every impu,atlon of this sort The wings ct Mas
sachusetts have stood by the Union. and IN.
tend TO stand by the Union;aDd will ever be f"uno
ready 10 CO operate with men, North and South,
who viii stand by the great principles ia'o
down by the fathers Of the republic.
What a shocking outrage it is, to be sure to
call the nothern wings seet,onaG And especially
the wings If Massachusetts! As honest Dog
berry says to make any such accusation would
be ssfat burglary as ever was comm"'eo'
We can wonder at the vrtuOus indig 1alon oil
he Boston Atlas when it rrPels SO grave ana
hrinous an assault III course It Is false that
the wings Of Massachusetts, will not stand oy
the Union and the cons,i ution. All they ask
will be to repeal the fugitive slave Law, to ex-
clude all new States with slavery IN their con-
sti,ut ons ard to extend the Missouri restriction
over the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas =
These are very small matters, however, and as
the South is a patent and forbearin! region, all
will be as the Massachusetts wings desire. IL
world be irreyerent TO doubt their tealty to the
Union. We would not do it for the world
Wash. Union.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

r. The vote Of ex Gov. Wilson Shannon
for the Nebraska bill was endorsed by the dem;
cratic convention held ut Belmont, in this dis
trict in Ohio In the Knox district William
Dunbar, of Mt. Vernon, Nebraska democrot,
ha. been nominated for congress.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

A FINALE SAM PATCH %. Saturday night,
a female, weighing one hundred and fifty
pounds, became the prey TO jralousy, thai
green eyed monster, to such an extent that she
eaped from third-siory WINDOW 10 the pave
me It below.--in her downward progress she
encountered an awning and sienp"st, both Of
which were completely crashed. The lady
received no material injury, the z xtra flesh
doubtless saving her bones. The accident oc-
CURED on Market street near Floyd.-St Louis
paper.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

n The Council Bluffs Bugle says Crops
in this region are excellent. Not only the
harvests Of small grain have been remarkable
heavy but the earn, potatoes, buckwheat, tur
nirs to,natoes aud every variety Of garden veg.
etabl"s are abundant.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

MiLLERIsx AsD THIS BuRxING FoR. sTs.-
Private accounts from Maine state that in the
vicinity of some of the burning forests, quite
= number If persons, chiefly females, have be-
c me insane, in consequence Of excitement.
the r. suit of belief That the general eon6a-
graf ons in the woods there il a sign Of the
speedy ending Of the world in accordance with
tile prediction Of the M,ll-fi,es. -Some Of them
have been taken to the State Assylum.-l Bos.
ton Ira yeler. Hsfi ~ ttauss E-rf ttsilpt
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

a We direct attention to the advertisement
Of Goodrich Brother and company in another
place. F. v. Goodrich has just returned from
the East, with 4 large and we'll selected assot-
ment Of goods.
VanDuzee and Higbee are also receiving
their fall and winter stock Of goots and are re-
s,lved to compete with their neighbors.
ID. Decker has advertised to sell out his
stock at cost, rs he wishes to retire from the
business. There are rare chances in Dubuque
this fall Tor bargains. Ourcountry friends should
be on the look nut
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20
Dubuque, Sept. 10th, 1854.

n The great length Of the communication
in this evenings issue IN reply to the resolutions
Of the Congregational Church published on Sat.
urday, crowds out much matter intended for
this issue. We would suggest to our CORES.
pondent, if necessary for him 10 appear again,
to consult breviiy in the preparation Of his AZ,
,icIe. Our columns are always open to corres.
pondents, provided their articles are dictated
in the right spirit, couched in respectful la,.
puaue and are not too lengthy. &fE5
REsIGNArloN OF THE CANADIAN MINIsTRy.
As was expected the new CANADIAN Parla>
,nent proves to be strong against the Ministry.
On the night Of the 7.h inst the latter were
beaten on three direct issues, and Immediately
sent in their resignation. ,.] rrI xe..ess.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20
DOUGLAS MEETiN G

On Saturday nex', Douglas, himself. is tele-
graph-d to be in this city. I" get up another
vindication meeting. We hope he will meet
with no interruption. If h., however, chooses
to insult the intelligence and humbuy the good
sense of our people in the same manner as a,
Chicago we would mt be answerable for the
resui.-IRock Island Advertiser"
This is an admirable way of get ing up
row. insinua,e tina, Ear. Douglas is 10 ,nsxii
The istsiEgeace aud hambug tie good sense of
the people, thing that he has never done in
his life, and then intimate that il would be right
10 prevent him from speaking, as the rowdies
did in Chicago. The fact is, the wings and
Aboli,ionists Of Illinois, tremble in their shoes,
whenever they hear that Douglas is TO address
the people. Knowing that they canno, answer
his arguments and fearing their influence upon
the popuiar mind they resort to falsehood, SIAN
der and violence 10 prevent him from being
heard He will be heard though and his .ledse
hammer arguments will tell upon the sound
sense aud democracy Of Illinois.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

Rather GooD-The Chicago Tribune says
that Senator Douglas spoke a. Morris on the
18th, to large audience, and that at the close
Of his Grafton which was lis'ened TO with pro-
found attention, a series # strong anti
resolutions, can'.ining severe censure OF the
Sen.tor's acts. were Introduced and passed =
This now il only rank treason and the ~olk o.
the "Aboli,ion cunfeders,rs. The Wssh'ng
ton Union will please read these reeu'ants 'ec'
ture.-(Gal. JEFF
A year ago the editor Of the J, fferson'an
would scarcely believe word that appeared ]"
the Tribune respecting the Democratic party
bu, low what wonderful change has come over
the spirit Of his d,eaws, Now he quotes the
r,.ibune against his party with as much gusto,
:. thou Oh it was an old line democrat. We
Mace hut lille confidence 10 its statement a. we
are I'D by the Chicago "Press" and "Journal'
fwhir) that it seldom tells the truth In the
i.., aJourn.l it is accused Of telling six false
hoods in one article commenting upon the
Douglas meeting in Chicago.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

New GooDs.-Our friend and enterprising
merchant clo,hier, James Mullin. has just re.
TUNED from the East with splendid stock OF
cloths and ready made clothing. He invites
his friends and customers by advertisement
in another column to make him y visit.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

GovKRxoR OF NEw YoRK.-ltis au,horatively
announced in the Buffalo Republic, ",hat Gov
ernor Seymour has decided, although very re-
Iuctantly, 10 accept the nomination SO cordially
rendered 10 him by the State Convention. We
can readily understand that uader any circum-
stances, he would prefer not to have his name
us..d in the canvass, but in view. We presume,
of the fact that the democratic sentim ent almos,
unanimously pointed TO and demanded his re-
nomination, he has concluded tn accept. We
congratulate oar democratic friends that all
misgivinss on this subject are now put at rest
and that they can 60 into the canvass unembar.
passed in this respect"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

THE SExr SENATOR Fran MissoUHI.-The
ST. Louis P,lot says: sOf one thing, il Of
nothing else, our exchanges seem to be satisfied
that Senator Aichison will be succeeded by
Wing la our ,tmation, there is just as
good ground far believing that h. will OF sue
c. e.ied by a Morinom os Ho'tentot. 1t Sem
atur Atchison should not go back to the Senate,
We can assure our coemporaries here and else
where, ,ha, some other Democrat OF the same
school and Of The RICH. stamp, will he his sue.
cessOr. 3eA P.ttst W.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

WEATHER weather is cool and delight
full
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

RlvER.-Thc river is rising slowly. sa
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20


insincere.
The same unchristian spirit was manifested
by the Rev. Mr.. Holbrook towards the Rev
Mr.. Lyon; and this brings me to that point in
the history Of this case, wherein my statement
of the cause Of division in the church, is de-
nouuced az untrue. do not profess to be ia
miliar with all the minute circumstances con-
nected W tn the division. Doubtless portion
ferences of opinion as to church government,
while others left in consequence OF dislike to
the minister 1t will no. be denied, however
that the Rev. MIR. Lyon was solicited by the
buque, " hich he consented to do, and after arri-
wing here, was treated with eo0laess and dis
respect SO lily COMFORTING with the character Of
a brother minister. that several members Of the
church became dissatisfied, and suggested the
propriety Of seeding. This reached the ears
Of the Rev. Mr.. Holbrook, and in place Of ad-
dressing in dispassionase and christian spirit
their reason and their hearts, he denounced
e"~
from the pulpit. After an examination into
these facts-which are facts and cannot be dis
proved-shall be told that the Rev. John e.
Holbrook's course was in all respects what il
should be, and exerted no influence in produc-
ing discord in the churca, and the seeding Of a
portion Of its members? Not surely by those
who are familiar with the history Of the case,
and desire to be honored for their devotion to
truth
The third resolution declares:
Res0lUed, That contrary tn the representation
of the anonymous writer in the Express, the
Church was in prosperous condition when our
late Pastor removed to Chicago, and instead Of
being compelled to leave US from the "loss Of
his influence and the wreck OF his church, he
enjoyed, previous To his departure, our fullest
confidence and went in the face of our earnest
protest.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-09-20

"a best pair OF pigs, under D months old, 9
medal, worth s6I ia 2 &C
VMiscellaneous articles will be awarded to
the amount of $751; ~ is -
Miscellaneous Commitee.-Otis Briggs, J. j
Dyer, Richard Waller.
Committee to Purchase Rewards-Dr. VIM
johnson, VIM G. Stewart, T. G. Fassitt.
Resolved, That the proceeding be published
in all the city papers that will do it gratis.
Resolved, That $50 copies be published in a
suitable form.
Resolved, That a copy be forwarded to the
Iowa Farmer.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
VIM. Y. LOWELL, Pres't.
A. CAIN, Sec'y
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-01-04
PO e Z R Y
THE CHANGES OF TIME.

What changes follow on each hand
Tines swift, resistless tread!
Throughout the world-on ocean, land
eOn every shore-by every strand
Are his pale and PROSTATE dead:
The pomp of power. the pride of birth,
The deeds Of monumental worth, k
The conquest vast, the despot's sway,
Meath his rude touch have passed away
Time was, when, on the spot we tread,
The red man held his sway;
And but a few score years have fled
Since many niederlasser bled
81 In Indian bloody fray;
Bat, now, the savage, fierce and wild,
Has yielded to the Saxon mild !;
And far from hence the red man roves
Der prairies vast midst western groves.
A glorious change we now may view
From what we saw Of yore-
eAspirit born midst Europe's gloom,
Arose--a ! meteor from the tomb
And, giant, trod our shore:
The forest hailed the welcome guest,
And fondly nursed it on its breast,
The guerdon it repaid, we see,
In Knowledge, Peace and Liberty.
Would you that glorious genius know
That breathes on man to bless
That ,inges with radiant glow
The wings Of passing Time, 10 show
Our pathway? Tis the PREss:
And may it ever be prepared,
Our liberties and rights to guard;
That /" stick" and g bar when Virtue
wields
Suffice in danger for our shields.
As, on the earth. the solar beam
In East first shows its crest,
And glancing on, Ger wood and stream,
fAwaking all from midnight's dream,
I'd Then sinks into the West
So win its onward progress be-
From East to West-o'er land and sea
Through Time unto Eternity
Shedding halo clear and bright,
Where gloom's the home of mental night.