The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-06-21

The official appointments for Nebraska and
Kansas territories will be made this week
HoUsE-A vote was taken on the suspension
OF the rules, when the same was agreed to-
Mr.. W albrdge moved to amend the resolution
by substituting the Eth OF July for the final
adjournment.
Mr. Orr moved the 18th of August be substi-
uted.
A long debate eEsued.
I Charleston, June 8.
I letter by the Isabel mentions rumor
current in Havana that all foreigners in Cuba
are to be compelled to join the militia or quit the
Island
The report ofa Spanish vessel of war having
captured some chooners and taken them to st.
Tago, is not true.
Washington, June Is.
| Fhe House agreed upon the resolution fG-
ing upon the i4th of August for the adjournment
of Congress.
+ Boston, June ~.
Attempts were made at Manchester, N Il.
on Saturday, 'o'arrest an alleged fugitive slave.
Ehe citizens, however, got the start Of the slave
hunters, and made up purse of money which
they gave the slave, and started him of to Can
ada accompanied by his wife and children
The Notch House, White Mountains, was
consumed by fire on the 9th.
Concord, June H.
The anti Nebraska resolutions were discussed
in the Legislature all day yesterday. The
| speeches were mo Sly from Coalition members
Brooklyn, june l3
The persons arrested Sunday for participant.
ing in'the' disturbances, were examined yester-
day One rio,er, lad 16 years OF age was
| sentenced to imprisonment for months, and
three men to 30 days each.
Washington, June Is.
The Senate continued the debate and upon
| conclu- ion the bill was postponed.
The joint resolution "ffrred yesterday permit
| ting Lieut. Maurey to accept ola gold medal
| 'Iom the X ng of Sweden was passed.
| The Senate then resumed the consideration of
the Presidents veto of the Insane bill.
I HoUsE.-Mr Chandler, Of Pa replied against
the adjustment Of the Post Office Department
l. Mr.. Haven of N. Y, opposed the bill on the
grornd that it would be a tax upon the North
ern States.
The House then went into committee of the
whole and took up the civil and diplomatic
appropriation bill. Various amendments were
offered and discussed, md the House adjourned,
1t is said Hon. Jacob Brown of Mississippi
will receive the Havana ConsulshiP.
| he Senate. in executive session.. extended
tres,y with Tragany 10 Is months
The committee on ways and means will report
a bill for the abolition of bounty to shipping
vessels. 1t is oiliy delayed to wait action. on
reciprocity question.
The appointments for Nebraska win probably
be sent into the Senate Tomorrow.
l. WAsHINeroN, June rs.
| In the Senate Mr.. Sumner pre- scented the Gre
do ala Tt,l,n Rnck tly Tod
Senator in place Of MIR. Everett, and Mr.. r.
| took his seat.
Mr.. Pearce reported back the bill with amend
ments providing for payment Of certain creditors
in Texas.
i The Senate then took up the bill passed by
The House for the extinguishment OF Indian
| titles in the Territory Of Minnesota ana State
.of Wisconsin
House took up the bill in favor Of increasing
the rates of land postage in the United States
Gerri, Smith moved an amendment that the
act remain in force two years, at the expiration
of which time the .. Department be abol
to carry letters.
He said he wished the P o. broken up, and
individuals as free to carry letters as they now
are to carry property.
Boston, June Is.
The failure Of one Of our leading merchants
largely engaged in California trade is an
nounced Liabilities $25O,0CO, which will fall
chiefly on the South
Concord, June Is.
The Legislature yesterday balloted for State
Officers. John l.. Hadley, democratic nomi
nee, was chosen Secretary of State, Is majority
over all opposition.
Cincinnati, June Is.
Nine fugitive slaves including four mon and
three women and two children, were arrested
near this CITY last night. They were to be ex,
amined day.
BALTIMORE, June Is.
The burst up of Parker Il Co caused great
excitement in Cumberland, where ~ 900 will
be lost to the citizens of that place. The Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Co. are heavy losers.
The old Board have made an assignment to J
Phillips and Charles Farren. An attachment
has also been issued by Mr. Jewett 4 Co. to
secure a million. The office of he old board
was broken open Tuesday by the Sheriff,
and books and papers taken.
New Orleans papers received ridicuie the ru-
NOR that fI4bu.ter force have concentrated in
that city.
Cholera has made its appearance at Milledg-
VILE and other portions of Northern Georgia.
WoRc ESTER, June Is.
A very destructive confagra,ion, the most
serious for many years occurred ino our city short
ly before twelve. The fire broke out in the
brart Of the city, and destroyed pistol factory,
Mayfeld's planning mill, and vast deal Of other
property in all some 90 buildings. Loss $780,
0UO, besides which over fifteen hundred work.
men have been thrown out Of employment
BALTIMORE, June Is.
A destructive fire occurred on Long Dock
this morning, consuming nine warehouses;
Loss $50,0O0
ing from Rio Janeiro; reports seeing wreck Of
Ship Bell. All on board supposed to have per.
ished.
New Haven, June l6.
The liquor law which had been passed by the
House has passed by the Senate to day.
Richmond, June Is.
Burns, the fugitive slave, is 10 be sent further
South, to new master.
Boston, June 16.
There was a very severe storm here and at
the east last evening.
Mr. Scnlessnger, ono Of the parties to
recent sham duel in New Orleans, was sho, +
dead by S. G.. Ladd during quarrel about the
duel
Portland, Me-, June 16. f
The wildcats have nominated Shepard Gary
IS their candidate for governor. T.
Cincinnati, June 16.
The examination of those fugitive slaves who
we're arrested near this city, has been postponed
o Tomorrow.