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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION

The Democrats Of the several counties com-
prising the 2nd Congressional District OF Iowa
will meet in Convention at Upton, Iowa, on
Thursday, the 18TH DAY OF NAY, n 1884,
for the purpose Of nominating democratic can.
didate for Representative to Congress from said
District.
Tho superintendent Of delegates in said con-
vcnton shall be one for each organized county
in the district, and one in addition to each
county for every 100 democratic votes poiled AZ
the Presidential election o. 1852, and one to
each having fraction over so of similar vo'ef
a said election. II il hoped that all the coun
ties in the district will b. fully represented 81
said convention the time and place having
been unanimously agreed upon by all the mem
bers Of the two committees now residing IN the
district JOHN CLARK,
JOSEPH K SNYDER,
VIM. Il. MERRITT,
CHARLES o WATERS,
l. A. THOMAS.
April 18th, le54.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

THE DAUpHIN ONCE MoRE-The following
is communicated TO the Pennsylvania inquirer
Williams is the real Dauphin:
9" highly respectable and eminent physician
of this city, whose name now personally fur
nish you with, and which you are at liberty to
mention to all enqur.rs, was told by Mr.. Elliott,
4 gentleman from New Orleans, that twenty
years ago, Mr.. Bellanger, at New Orleans, told
Mr. E. that the Rev. Mr.. Williams was the
Dauphin son Of Louis XVI These two gen
tlemen have been staying at the United States
Hot. |, and when Mr. f. heard of the presence
Of Mr. Williams he communicated this intell-
igence to him, and made an affidavit of il on
oath, which Mr.. Williams took with him, on
leaving the city, two or three days ago. Mr..
BelIenger, it will be recolIected, was the person
who brongh. the Dauphin over, and placed him
with the Indian family.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

The EXECUTION AMONG THE FILLIBUsT ERs.
Arthur Morrison, one of the victims of whom
we speak, had young and fondly attached
wife, and a child FIVE years old in Illinois, the
place of his birth. He had written for her to
come out, and sent her the necessary means to
do SO; aud about two months since this DEVOTED
woman left her home and friends, with heart
buoyaat with hope TO meet the object Of her
love.
About one month ago, she arrived with her
child on our shores, and then for the first time
she learned that her husband had been enticed
to join the fillibusters. She Immediately wrote
to him, infnrni g him OF her arrival, and begg.
ing him TO come to her, and abandon his un-
warran,able enterprise. Morrison received this
letter, and Instantly set about fulfilling his du.-
ties as man and a citizen, by abandoning the
camp Of he fillibusters and starting for San
Francisco
But he "counted without his host" for Mr.
Walker Immediately despatched party in pur-
suit, which overlook Morrison near San Diego,
and compelled him TO return with them. A
second letter from his wife reached him, and the
unhappy man determined to leave Lower Cali
fornia and returned 10 his family, which needed
his presence, at all hazards
In order to effect this, Morrison entered into
a combination with ten others to desert 1T the
first opportunity. This determination was car.
RED into execution with as little delay as pos
sible; but again tine emissaries Of Mr. Walker
tracked the lll-faled refugee, and making him
prisoner returned with him 10 the camp Then
courlmartial was held; the self.constituted
officers sat in judgment over their victim; the
forms and ceremonies of trial were gone through
with according 10 the most approved rules, for
such cases made and provided; verdict OF gull.
~ is brought in, sentence Of death is prnnounc-
ed unhestatingly by his superior, and Morrison
is shot like dog, in cold blood, for obeying the
first laws Of God and man, and refusing any
more to do evil
Tongue cannot tell or any language depict
the sufferings ofthat wife and mother, who now
stands on our soil, homeless, friendless, cheer
less, far from the scenes Of her birth, and her
helpless orphan dependent on her for support.
Such is one Of the incidents connected with the
fillibustering expedtion.-fSan Francisco Her
al.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
Liverpool. April 90

'P'o't "a pm 81.
Observation-Disclosures IL Co. quote dull
Market for all kinds and prices lower, and extend
downward. Decline on flour during the week
6da Z; on Wheat 81, and on Corn la3s; western
canal quo'ed at 35a37s cd; Baltimore and Phi
ladelphia 37s6da35s6d; white Wheat lla6dal2
Sd; red mixed l0s9dalls6; white corn 39s4Oa4ls,
yellow 40.
PRoyisioNs-Gardiner & Co. quote limited
bus ness in Beef at unchanged prices, and
deficit, and the imports of II 900 tierces Pork
firm at previous rates. Bacon-laree transac-
tons at lower prices and holders demanding
further advance. Lard.-lower-salss at 81 SOD
a52 on the spot; s53, to arrive. Bell & Son
report American securities unchanged, with
moderate business and firm market.
London Money Market easy for short period
Consols closed On the 18th ult, at S7ia67 g..
Boston, May IL.
Owing to the bad working of the eastern
Telegraph line, the whole of the Canada's news
is not yet received here.
Russian decree gives English and French
vessels six weeks from the 10Th of April 10
escape from Russian ports in the Black Sea, and
six weeks from The 10Th of May TO leave the
Baltic ports. The Queens property in NATURAL
bottoms will be regarded inviolable
The Washington sailed from Southampton
on the 10th, With 200 passengers.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

MURDER AND SUIcIDE.-A man named
Hilltebrant, was arrested reeently in Colorado
Co., Texas, charged with the murder of man
nameI Dutch Charley.
An hour after incarceration he was found
lead having hung himself to the rafters Of the
house. The murdered man was first found in
mud hole in the Colorado bottom. Suspicion
rested on Hilltebrant in consequence of diff
Guilty that had existed between the two men
about division fence. The correspondent of
the Richmond Recorder, from which we CLEAN
the above facts, relates the following novel and
extraordinary mode of proving the guilt on
Hilltebrant:
1.Dutch harley's body was conveyed to a
suitable place in Reeds Bend for more
thorough examination, and the NJ ighbors crowd
ed around eager to make discovery Of the
gully man. Among the number was II lite
brant. An lrishman in the crowd who goes by
the name of "Irish jamie, suggested that it
WIS customary in the "Green Isle, whenever
murder like he present one committed, to
assemble the neighborhood, and cause each
ind vidual in rotation to place the palm of his
hand on the body OF the deceased, and that
whenever the murderer laid his hand on the
dead body the'blood wood @ re out ofthe wouad
or wounds that caused his death. The sugoes-
ton Of the lrishman was acted on, and strange
to relate, although the blood failed to make its
appearance when the body was manipulated by
any other individuals of the crowd, whenever
Hiltebrant applied his hands in the manner
desired, the blood flew from every wound on
Dutch Charley's body, with more vim than
water spout. This is no fiction, the people of
Reeds Bend will swear to the fact before any
Court of record in the State Of Texas, and your
correspondent firmly believes they will give
Irish Jami. an annuity for life, for his valuable
discovery"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
CUBA-NEBRASKA.

The Union Of this morning says, that if ample
satisfaction be not accorded in the seizure Of the
Back Warrior, it will advocate the immed date
blockade Of Cuba.
Mr.. Richardson offered re solution, that the
debate on the Nebraska Bill terminate to-mor
row, at IL o'clock, which was discussed amidst
great confusion. Mr. Macy moved to lay the
resolution on the table Mr.. English moved 4
call Of the House refused
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17


AccspEss.-On the evening Of Saturday the
18th inst Mr.. John Burton, his brother in Law
Mr. Hcrsd. and another relative, were return.
ing home from the city, when by soo.e casualty
the vehicle in which they WEIR, wssoverturned,
and they were somewhat injured. We hope
however from Dr. Finlcy's atteutioa sssee them
in the city asain shortly.
TmE AssKscAH HoTELs--John Fafnsworth,
Eoru,erIy proprietor Of the Mansion House, in
Toledo, Ohio, hes taken and just opened re
American Hotel, situated on the Levee in this
city. Mr.. r. isad the reputation Of keeping .
6rst rate house in Toledo, and il 10 fair to pre-.
sasne ID considerations Of this fact, that be will
be web sustaisssd IN Ibis city.
ConoaGss AND POLvsAnY.-The entire d J
-lcussdsy, was spent BY the House Of Rep
sssrnlativss upaa Ne bill 70 establish the Office
Il esrvsysr Genesal, and grating donations 10
sctssl spitlerS II 9TH, and debating whether :
man haviae nsass Than ono wifi. should - pasi
~ ~ ! Bs-emption 10 100 acres Of Land -
~ w IN, subsequently reported ohlavorsbiy
-.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Loss Of Lys.
Paineauille MauO

fainesville, Mays.
The boiler of the steam saw mill of Messrs.
Gray q Co situated about two miles west Of
this place, exploded this afternoon, with terrific
force, tearing the building 10 pieces, and killing
the engineer, Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING him in an
awful manner Also badly bruising and seald-
ing Mr.. Gray, one Of the propretors. although
it is thought he is not fatally injured.
A child of Mr. Madison, about three years of
age, was struck by some Of the falling missiles,
ard his head badly fractured. No hopes Of his
recovery.
Mr.. Whitney, who was at work in an upper
room, escaped with but Sigh, bruises. He was
thrown out of the building on the log way.
The mill and engine were destroyed, being a
perfect mass ofrubbish. Large pieces Of the
b,i:er, weighing several hundreds Of pounds,
were found thirty rods from the building.
1, is said by those tho witnessed the catastro-
phe, that large pieces of the mill and machinery
were thrown three hundred feet into the air, and
the ground around is covered with the wreck.
Mr.. Madison leaves a wife and two children.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
uEIN AT nAf>OTAu l2TA INST

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
HELD AT DACOTAH 18TH INST.
Convention organised by appointing Judge
e ark Chairman and NJ NJ. Hayden Secretary.
On motion a committee Of 3 were appointed
on credensials.-J. Burt, David Haggard and
d. A. Mahony. Convention adjourned to meet
a, o'clock, 2. NJ.
Convention met pursuant to odjournm ent,
when the committee on credentials reported the
following list of delegates in attendance.
JULIEN TowNsHn-D 8 Wilson, Pete.
Kiene,P w Crawford, John Ricketts,, c Krech-
baum, John King, James Burt, w G Stewart
VIM Young, J H Thedinger; John O'Mcara
II v Gildea, & Kaltenbach, u A Mahnny, }
H Emerson, F Mangold, NJ NJ Hayden, l.
Clark, c BlockIinger X Cox and VIM Johnson
CAscApE.-Lyman Dillon and w 8 Hall.
CoEcoRD.-M S Sweeney and James Nickle
CErrER.-David Haggard, H Nowian and
G. J. NowTan.
JEFrERsex.-A Shirrel and } Ball.
MosALEx.-Robert Flanagan, and Thos
McCarran
PERUE.-P Sheviot and Speck
PRAIRIE CREEK.-James McDermott,
TABLE MouND.-A Simpson and Waller
VERNox.-J M Moore and D Nix.
lowA.-Henry ricketts,, WIN Anderson ane
T Murry.
LIBERrY.-M Mccullough and John Nickle
WAsHlNeros jonathan Higgins
| T.vrop-A pderaop Ao0an
DopaE.-Mr. Keller.
White Water and New Wine not represen
ted
| On motion Of Fl Emerson, the convention
proceeded to nominate by ballot fora member
for the House of Represen,atives-lost, an
motion to proceed in the order Of the call Cal
ried.
On motion OF IL. v. Gildea, Is delegate
were chosen to represent Dubuque County i
the Senatorial Convention to be held at Coles
burgh on the 9th day of June next.
ITO W.T." G Shields, Samuel Lewis,
8 Hall, Moore, R Benson, P Emerson, Wm
H. Merritt, B Rupert, Parker, J ricketts,,
scroggsy, J D Nix and Emerson.
I
egates to attend the District Congressional Con
vention. Comprising the following name
gentlemen
DIS Wilson, c Pelan, R Cox, J Burt,
Mangcld, l. Clark, King, e ,Kriechbaum,
A Mahoney, II GiIdea, T Tanning, P v
Crawford and John Emerson.
On motion the convention proceed to ballo
for members for the House of Represents
lives, the first ballot resulted as follows, tor
! NJ S,muels, %, " Hall, r Benson 80
Nj Moore ~, Jas Buf:: IS It Crawford q. :.
Moloney 10. F Mangold l9.
The chair declared Mes rs. Samuels, Benson
Hall and Moore the nominees Of the conven
ton.
Benjamin Rupert, was declared the nomine
for Clerk of the County Court, by reclamation
}. 8. Covel. having a majority of all tn
votes cast, was nominated for Prosecuting At
torney.
The following named gentlemen constitut
the Democratic Central Committee, with pow
er to appoint vigilance committees Throughout
the county;
DIS Wilson, Chairman, Z H Booth, D A Ma
honey G Shields, Thos. Rodgers, Burt an
H v Gildea
Ordered that the proceedings Of this Conven
lion be published in the democratic papers Q
the county. Convention adjourned.
l. CLARK, Charm.
1 II
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
IL ,.w IS is
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA
Halifax. 10th

TldHtdX, IUtn.
The Canada arrived from Liverpool, Satur
Gay, April Goth, and at this port at z o'clock
this evening, with $50 passengers. Ne intelIi.
gence Of the City OF Glasgow.-The steamship
Atlantic arrived at Liverpool on Friday the
2S'h. News from the seat Of war indicates in.
creased vigor an the part of the allies. 10000
French and 5000 English troops had landed
at GalIipoli. No even, of importance had oc
Cured at l.engaly. Anengagrm nj had taken
place near X Glafa., without decisive result 1t
was reported that the Russians had been defeat.
ed al Tscherreawndn.
Chas Napier was at Stockholm on the 9th
OF April. HIS feet was within about so miles
Of the allied fleets in the Black Sea.
OnkssA, April 26 The Russian force was
withdra wing.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

UScLE SAM AND THE WHALE When the
steamer Uncle Sam was on her passage from
Panama to San Francisco, on tie 9Th Of NJ arch,
in lat % "a, long. lis ID, at 2 P. NJ, she re
ceived two severe blows, one on the starboard
quarter moment after, an enormous whale
was dis covered in the wake of the boat with a
large cut IN its side, and ~ ZIG profusely.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

The democracy Of Dubuque county met II
convention, at Dacotah, on Saturday. and made
the following nominations: For R representatives.
to tie Legislature, Richard Benson, Ben. M.
Samuels, John Mo"re, and VIM. 8. Hall. For
Clerk Of the District Court, Benjamin Rupert.
and for Prosecuting Attorney, }. 9. Covel.
In these nominations, both the interest and
the wishes Of the democracy have been oonsult'
I'd. We doubt whether Z set of candidates
rould have been chosen from the democracy 81
the county who have a stronger claim upon the
people of the county, or who wodld better
represent the interests of the county in the
General Assembly. They are men Of high
characterfor probitv, industry and intelligence.
which places their election beyond the possible
i,y If reasonable doubt.
We congratulate our friends upon the ticket
press nhd in our columns to-day.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
~ Gen. Isaac E. Crazy, distinguished
citizen Of Michigan, died on the 9Th inst.

ACCIDENT AT ERIE.-Last Sunday morning,
after services had commenced in the Catholic
Church, at Erie, Pa, the gallery being crowded
on account of the Bishop being there, it gave
way, and the whole fell on the crowd below
Several persons were taken out badly injured,
one has since died, and two or three others can.
not live
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

az The Philadelphia Bulletin gives list
Of sixteen iron establishments which will this
season turn out 10000 tans of railroad bars
representing in production $5 $50 900 for labor
and SEQ tuns If raw material.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

a Rev. W. L. Breckenridge, d. D., Of
Louisville, KY. has been appointed Presiden,
Of Westminster College, located at Fulton, C,l.
away county, Missouri, under the care of the
Synod Of Missouri.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
TEST VOTE IN THE HOUSE OF RE
PRESENTATlVES ON THE NE.
RRASKA KANSAS RIll


BRASKA KANSAS BILL
On the 9Th inst, in the House of Represcn.
tatives, question arose upon the motion of Mr..
Richardson, Of H., chairman Of the committee
on Territories, which may be considered a very
fair test vote upon the Nebraska Bill. 1t was
to suspend the rules Of the House and 60 into
committee of the Whole, in order to take up
and consider the Nebraska Bin. After short
disc ussion the ayes and noes were demanded
and resulted as follows-ayes 100, noes w. A
motion was then made to lay aside the regular
business, some eighteen Bills, and take up the
Nebraska BAN, which was carried BY decisive
majority.
This may be considered a very fair test q
have all along anticipated, IN favor Of the pas
sage Of the Bill. The strength Of parties has
been fairly tested and Notwithstanding the un-
exampled efforts Of the Abolitionists and the
Priesthood Of the country, to crush this meas-
uIe, it is apparent that afies fall and fair in.
vesiga,ion Of the suhec. the calmn judgment
Of the country has settled down in its favor.
We hail this result az one Of the brightest
examples in our history, Of Legislative integ-
n,y and independence and ~ another evidence
ur The determination of the people to preserve
and Pe rPetuate the great principle Of popular
sovereignty.
In connection with this subject there is one
lact whic. should not fail TO command atten-
ton and excite the .amiration OF the demo-
cratic masses. Il II the position of the two
great parties Of this country npan this suject.
Not one ckiy from he free States rofed acith
Ar friends Of NE BW, while Jory-one dem
ocrats from the North and North West recorded
their votes in favor Of the Bill. This 10 deeply
gratifying to Us as democrat and we think we
can discover in it, the basis of re-union and
pertinent existence Of the democratic party
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

SroLES,-From the Jewelry store Of J. M
Fox. Of Burlington, twenty seven gold watches
thirty gold guard and fob chains, large assort
ment of gold rings with diamond sets aud lo'
Of 6ne gold bracelets.
The thief 10 At large.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
sENlToRlAL DisTRicTc oNvENTIoN.

6ENITOKlAL DlSTRICTCONVE
The demt cratic central committee Of the
county Of Dubuque acting by order Of the Semi
f"riat District Conrentios of 1852. do hereby
call Senatorial convention Ia be holden al
Colesburg Delaware county, on Friday the 9th
day Of june next, at 70 o'clock NJ, for the pur
pose Of nominating candidate for State Sena.
ter. The ratio Of representation will be, one
for each county composing the district, with
one for each enc hundred democratic voters,
and one in addition for every fraction over fife
~
by order Of the democratic central com.
aittee Of the county Of Dubuque.
LINCOLN CLARK, Chairman.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
NEW SALOON.

We direct attention to the advertisement Of
F. }. Cromer, who has opened the "Crystal
Shades" under G W. Burton's Store, entrance
mr. dth ssr
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

DErARruRE.-We underslandS =. Otis
The lumber agent leaves this city to-d ~
the intention not TO return.
This will be acceptable news 10 our c,;,.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
LEFT FOR UTAH.

JosxRR greene, Esq, Of the firm OF K ianey
Greene & Co., and proprietor OF the Era, left
our city on Thursday Of last week, with his
company, Tor Salt Lake city, with very heavy
stock Of merchandise. Their outfit was excel
lent, and they left in good spirits Passing to
the west bank Of the river they all faced the
town-gave three hearty cheers, as a last token
at their departure We have few fears Of their
success, for such men as Mr.. GREESE do not
do business 10 lose money. As an upright.
honest, faithful busiaess man, we bespeak for
him generous welcome ~ the citizens of Salt
Lake, and haze 40 doubt they will be satisfied
with his goods and prices He will correspond
regularly for the Era.-[Progressive Era.
We hope our friend will have 4 successful
campaign and return in due time with health
unimpsired and unframed BY the influences of
that salty region.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

THE Iowa STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY,
Met at Iowa City on Thursday last, and after
an interesting session adjourned on Thursday
evening at s o'clock. There were several i'm.
portant measures passed, and amongst others,
the formation Of State Mains Lao alliance.
We shall lay before our readers the proceedings
next week, having received them just as our
paper was going to press, we are obliged to de-
fer their publication until our mex: issue. We
can only say that we believe the measures adop
ted by the Convention will be productive of
much good, and that the thorough organization
of the temperance men IN the State, will enable
them to secure proper persons to represent their
cause efiectually in the next General Asse m5ly.
-(Dayenport Commercial
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

The body Of the man who was drowned on
Friday morning from the river steamer, Prairie
City has been found; his brother Timothy Muir
ply, taking possession Of the same, and giving =
due entertainment. The unfortunate man was
4 native of Bandon, Cork CO. ireland. His name
was Thomas Murphy; aged 20 years.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

The Madison and Milwaukee Railroad will
be open to Madison on the Goth inst.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

IWe had Sac refreshing shower last
night. Il was much needed in both town and
country.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
Mu,sKrnrrrs- ia III. name rive,

WHIsK ERErrs.-This is the name giveL,
the little hooks that the ladies now wear2
their cheeks, sin the place where the whiskers
ought to grow" They are becoming very
fashionable, and rather too Common, with
chance Of becoming disgusting. They are form.
ed by separating little tuft of hair from the
temple, on each side, drawing it down. and
curling it in most exquisite style, resembling
n little pigs tail smashed fiat. with an extra
knik in the centre. They cause frequent visits
to The locking glass, and great deal of fixing
and dressing Tr.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17
ERROR.

We were in error in announcing the name Of
w. H Fowler, a. the person who was drown
ed yesterday. Fowler was the name Of the
Mate If the boat and the name OF the unfortun
e,e man Who lost h . ie 10 NOT known.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

Providence, May IL.
The Wings have carried the Mayor and en-.
tire Board OF Aldermen.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-05-17

~ The best board in the world for dispeptic
young ladies', is said TO be the acash board. Ii
gives them strength Of muscle, and exuberance
Of Spirits, good appetite FIR their meals, and
supersedes the necessity Of painting their ssces.