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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08
ORIGIN Or The sAXON SHEEP

O .,uiN Of III, SAAON SHEEP.
MEssRs. EDrToRs:-In l765, Aupustus
Frederick, Elector Of Saxonv, by permis.
sion OF the Spanish court. imported 200 Me.
rtnos, selected from the choicest focks of
Spain, principally from the Escurjaj =
they were placed on the Electors private
estate under the care ofSpanish shepherds.
commissioners were appointed to superin-
TEND the affairs OF the establishment, to diff
Hse information IN relation to their man.
ngement, to dispose of the surplus rams. and
up explaining their superior value, to in
dnce the Saxon farmers to cross them with
their breeds. Popular prejudice was strong
against them, and was heightened by the
Sca5, which was brought with them from
Spain.-But it soon appeared that the Meri.
4 no mad improved the value Of the Suxong
wool, and the call for rams became so that
tho government, ia TIT, despatched per-
son TO obtain geo more, but was unable 10
yet more than 30. These were considered
tetfer than tile first importation. and schools
we're founded for the education ofshcpherds,
publications respecting them were dist.ibu-
ted, and TIE crown tenants were each re-
4ffircd 70 purchase n ceStailsnnmber.
There are Two breedsn :. sssaxen Merinos 4
the first being stouter built. head and neck,
short and Lrpnd. mud body round. The
wool groNes most y on the face and legs, and
flfa kgeaas aln0st pitclly. Tie otllcr--the
l,eve locg legs, long spare neck
q eall, finer, shorter and softer wool
!ess il quantity The fleece in the
Ak49@e lfasn "a 10 a pounds iii d wes.
~ y III 3 pounds il rams and weth-
J 2IS Il ile III the fOrner il III from 2l to 81
I'D iso1a 4 % o pounds II faDs and
1900 I
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08
lsA7. SPRING CAMPAIGN, ssa7.
fRhMkopous sr"cK--uNBouNEEp SUCCESS
NO. ii4--4 'iAMAoTiI STORE, THE LAEG.

= rRkMkopous sr"cK--uNBouNEEp SUCCESS
No. ii4--4 'iAMaoTiI STORE, THE LAKG.
EST IN THE WEST
JOHN T. MARTIN.
20" ns"' 5h$hed Ciothier-No. Ia Main street,
81. Louis, Mo. Motto: Large Saies
and Small Profits. ..
p AN determined to sell lower than anv O.
4. Their house west.
have this spring received the largest stock
oil Spring and Summer Clothing ever brought
TO this market, and shall continue to receive
weekly throughout the season. l will, by the
first of april, lo47, have on hand over
$4,000 GARMENTS
OF Spring and Summer wear, which I am dc.
termlncd to sell at lower prices than any 9TH
er house possibly can, as i. must be apparent
TO every one that can, from my long expert
ence, Q5years in st. Louise and many ad-
vantages which possess.
lst, Residing in the city Of New York, and
having the advantage of the market.
"a, Purchasing for cash and manufacturing
my own goods, saving thereby the manufac-
turer's profit, (at least 20 per cent?
3D. Selling entirely for cash, or No. city
acceptance.
4th, From the tremendous amount Of bust
ness That do. can afford to sell at a much
smaiie- profit than those who do a small bust.
ness. COUNTRY MERCHANTS
supplied at a small advance, as am determin.
ed 70 sell to every man that comes to this mar
ket who has the ready cash. All I ask is for
you 10 look through my stock, when am con-
ndent that you will acknowledge that MARTIN
mas the lTgest and best assortment of
READy.MADE CLOTHING
ever brought to this market, and that am Of
terlng them at such low prices as will defy any
and .rI couorr,r,on
1's no trouble to show goods, Retail custom.
e'S Will Ind it greatly to their advantage to
purchase from me, from the fact that | have
The largest and most fashionable stock of clo-
th'ng IN the city for them to select from, and
am confident that in point of style and fit,
my stock cannot DO eTualied in the West
EEAR IN MIND MARTIN HAS BUT ONE STORE,
No. la, MAIN STREET.
07Look at the big Stone Sign.1
MARTIN,
On the pavement; on the to Of the house, 4 big
number EEa
vi have the largest, deepest, (14O feet) and
iightest store in the city-n the back end a
large looking lass, covering the entire end.
JOHN Il. MARTIN,
March II, n27 No ia Main ST. St. Louis
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

D-Rcmcmbcr, oil preparations purportinp
to contain Wild Cherry, are fictitious and
counterfeit, except that bearing the written
signature Of DR.. SWAYNE. Great care
should be Observed in purchasing of the resu.
larry appointed agents. a@
The genninejs for sale only by my agent,
EN-. BiSSELL, at Dubuque. MS
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

a AIsiNS, currants, prunes, almonds, nut.
sAA megs, Cloves, pepper, ground and whole
--CInnainon, ground in mats--Ginger, race
and ground nlspicc, wholeand ground, Tor sa lc
by n37 BIZ. O'HALLORAN.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08
NEW SPINE GOODS.
MURPHY g. BUR KE.

Nl l III IL ~ Dl n IN IL,
DHbuqur, Ioun.
ID ESPECTF'UIIY inform their friends and
ma the public. that they are now in RECEIPT
of II carefully selected and general ssoriment
Of scasonahlc Goods which they off torssale
for CASH or PRODUCE, at prcus tl,at cant
not be UNpERsoLD by any Store in Iowa, con-
sistlng in part as follows, viz:
Summer prints, Cheeks.
Ginghums, Tckings,
Fancy Lawns, Irish Linen,
Blea chcd and unblea elisha wis, .-
cd n1sins. Scarfs,
Cottnnades, Dcnms, Bonncts
and Camets, Ribbons, @
Broad cloths, Hosiery, Trimmings &c
Cassimeres, Boots and shoes, =
Fancy Festings, Hats,
Iwceds, Hardware,
SGtincLs, . a..H Iron, 81
Jeans, Groceries anon q which
arc Rio and Havana coffee, Tea. Of superior
quality, both green and blac ok; Virginia and
Missouri Tobacco; dried Peaches and Apples;
fresh Rice, Spices, Window Glass and srsh
white Lead, with most articles usually Kept in
store. a Of which arc offered for CASH OR
PRODUCE at prices that annot be undersold;
by MURPHY & BURKE,
n3' Main street, Dubuque.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

ENTITY barrels Kan salt for sale by
IT. je30n42 w. LAWTHER g. co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08


4 Patent Medicines, by the dozen or at
retail
Hungarian Balsam
Swaync's Syrup Of wild cherry
WIstar's balsam of wild cherry
Jew David plaster
Balsam Liverwort, Mrs. Gardiner
49," g Taylor's
Moffat's Phnnix bitters
Sherman's worm and cough lozengcs
Extract Sarsaparila
DALEY s Pain extractor
India choIagoguc
Winkoop's tonic IN xturc
Eragg's sugar coated ague pills
McAlllster's ointment
Pease's horehound candy
Poor mans plaster
Depialic snuff
Sappinston's pills
Smiths sugar coated pills
Wright's Indian Vcgetabl Pills
Persian or Resurrection
~~Hooper's female &C
Beckwith's s.... ...
Brandreth's genuine
Deans Rheumatic
Gregory's bilious Ez
Ices genuine g .. ..s. p f.
Moffat's Life . ....
And every other Patent Medicines that is ofany
va -ue. 2ln32 EN-. BlSSELL.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

MARKsSG ISK.-Take ak and a quarter
cents worth of Lunar caustic, and having
put It into an ounce phial full of vinegar,
CORK It tight and hang it in the sun. In a
couple OF days it will be fit for use.
10 make the preparation for the oh,va
take lump Of pear.ash, Of the ,s;ae ~ >
chestnut, and deso!ve it in a gil If ram
water. ~ iaii
The part ofthe muslin to b.. written i u
be wet with the preparation, and driad NJ ~
glazed with warm fat iron. iTnmasi,,alu
after which it. is ready f,r NJ arking.--Louis-
v;iie Journal.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

LETTERS TO TP e BRITIsH PossEssIoNs.--
81 consequence ofthe refusal Of England to
'nodiiy her Postal regulations with regard
70 TINS ccnntry, our Postmaster General
states. tfat on and after the 10Th November,
no mar matter destined to any of the Brit
asa possessions on this continent, will DO
permitted to leave the United States, up-
less the United States postage thereon is
previously fully paid.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

isarot Expedition to the Dead .Sea.--
y IS stated that party Of naval officers,
under Lieut. VIM. F. Lynch, will sail
from New York, in few days, in the
Y :. store-ship Supply, to the Mediter-
Tanean, for the purpose Of making an
exploration and survey of the Dead Sea.
Ihe order, it is said, emanates from the
navy Department; but what object is IN
tended, other than scientific research, is
mol sad. AS soon as the ship shall have
arrived OFT the coast of Syria, the party
VIII land, and Lieut.. Pennock will sue
coed to the command of the Supply.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

iME O. PUTTING Cos.Ts Ar WoRT The
common practice On tl,is pniin. Il pretty ~ !.
crafty wrong Tits not unnsualto find colts
p'ss ~ harness MT two years; and at three
many consider them fully fit for steady work.
! q COLT g nor fitted for this at four, and his
strength should never be tasked at three,
ne breaking process should be con,men.
ced before ne is weaneI, by accustominc
hin, e the halter, md to handling. This
snoatu never be intermitted; but the animal
should always know and be accustomed to
1t ''s II this is attended to, he will
shcSer 90 otherwise than gentle, and will
never give any trouble in breaking.
he il not put TO work too yonnr. with
fasr usage, the horse will be as good at %
Years OF age as he is commonly at Is One
years delay of work when colt, will be
compensated by three or four when horse.
Prairie Farmer.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

SOUTHERN TELEGRApH-We understand
that the posts for the southern line OF tele-
graph are up oil Tor nearly ally the way to
New Orleans. and that the wiring is in pro.
gross from New Orleans and from Charles.
ton, South Carolina. 1t is expected that
the line will be in operation to the latter
point, if not further SOUTH by the first of
December; and it is hoped tina: N. Orleans
Will be able to communicate with Quebec
some time in January next.-Washinntou
Union.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

-, temperance en- an Engtaad.--The Rev. Mr..
wright; OF Cambridge, England, in lee
s nnn ne lately delivered, declared that $780,
wy ornnkards have been reclaimed in Eng
una ana Wales, 20 ,OG0 of them had subse-
vuentiy united themselves with the chris
van churches. AIR. Wright therefore found
great iault with the church which, notwi:h-
Standing .nese facts had, as he declared, ar
"a, rayea Itself against the temperance cause -
ie lecturer gave some other items, which
we hope Tor the reputation of the church are
exaggerated. Among them was one, that
aho communicates of England expended
il, 600 in intoxicating drinks annual
". and only f500.O00 :or benevolent and
religious institutions.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08
TO RENE

TO RENT.
SEVEN TOWN LOTS in tho city Of Du.
~ buquc-fivo situated on Main street and
two on Locust, being in the most central and
improving part Of the city, will be leased for
tsrm Of 3, s, or ycars. For further particu-
larsapplyto MURPHY L. BURKE.
Dubuque, juno 10th, 1s47.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

GoyERNMANr,-Which is the mos. per-
feet popular Government! "rhat," said
bios, ''where laws have no superior. -
That" said Thales, "where the inhabit-
ants are neither too rich or too Door
That" said Annacharsis, tho Scytbion
"where virtueis honored and vice dctestej y
mat, said pittacus, ''where dignities
are always conferred upon the virtuous and
never upon the base" "That," said Gle
ooolrs, "where the citizens fear blame more
than Punishment" "rhat," said Chic,
where the laws are more regarded than
the orators. /" Shut that" said Scion,
where an injury done to the meanest sub
Ject is an insult upon the constitution
.42othcSms IF The .lncients.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08
FARMERS HOME.

FARMERS HOME r..,.s..,r-
The Undersigned would respcctfu llyinform
the travelling public. that he has taken the
House formerly occupied by Mr.. Henry Pfort-
ser, on Main Street, where Ii e intends TO kccpa
BOARDING HOUSE. Ht&iag
IL assures the public, that no efforts on his
part, will be left untricd to give perfect sntis-
faction to all who may favor him with their
patronage. The house has undergone thoronhg
repairs, which renders it equal 10 any in tho
City IN point Of comfort and convenience
Alta chcd to the premises is excellent Sta bling,
In short, every thing necessary % con duct such
an estab ishmcnt has been provided. -.. ...g
PETER KIENE
April 49, 1916. no 81 y
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

SE/ ny SUFFER-, week after week, month
w after month, with that most distressing
and unpleasant Of II discusses, Ague and Fo
yer, when in two or three days at tho outside,
the disease may be arrestcd and rooted out OF
the system.
.NAC'XENzIE'S
u o Mf TO I? is y Z Il?G3IH,
The proprietors OF this med cine are DESTROYS
1T should be fairly tested alongside Of all or IL.
ny emedy before the public advertised as 7ey.
or hnoton 10 faii.
Fors sale by Dr.T. MASON, Dubuque,
49.l GREENE & BROTHERS, CedarRn pids
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

SURGERY.-IHe Liver Dispensed ,oith.
The Columbus O., Statesman of We'd
nesday last gives this surgical feat
Yesterday, Dr.. R Thompson of this
city, and Dr.. NJ. Z. Krediet, of Manches-
ter, removed tumor from the abdomen
OF a lady, near Etna, Licking county,
which, independent Of the fluid it con-
tanned, weighed 294 pounds 1t proved
TO Do the whole of the liver, which had
undergone degeneration, and had become
filled with hydatids. Strange to say, the
woman yet lives, and is to all appearance
doing we'll.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

I OK KEGS Camphor and 3 bbls Ep-
Il A ~ som Salts and $50 Peruvian Bark
r sale by +. MASON.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

4 O,OCO pounds Of clean, well washed Wool
4 wanted in exchange for mcrcho ndizc--by
MO lE,s MURPHY e. BURK T.. :
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

TREEN APPLES--just received and 70
w sale by EMERSON, SHIELDS & co.
1EEA--Green and black, some the finest
Z flavor ever brought to this markct-fos
sale wholesale or retail, by
NIL MURPHY & BURKE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

" AEON for salc--n large, new, we
w made wagon, for sale low, by
n35 MURPHY e. BURKE,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

NOTICE.
E'APECTINGt to be absent, to tho East, for
EA some time, the business OF the "Drup
store will be in charge Of Mr.. s. S. Fellows.
ap21n32 e. M. BISSELL.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

first rate article OF Cider
Y Vinegar, for sale low by
n37 B. J. O'uALLORAN.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

EDAlNT Brushes dozen for sale by
H. Z. MISON.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

eSOAP--No. Boston, Celinc, and home mad.
- for sale by (n37 3. J. O'HALLORAN.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

ENN KEGS Logwood and bbs. Mad
wv der for sd lie by 4. HAS ON,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

EDICKLEa! PlCKLES!:-any quantity of
Il Robertson asserted Pickles, put up in
glass jars; for sale by B. J. O'HALLORAN.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

TlGARs--Regali as and Principles supc
Nrior article just received and for sale to
SUIT purchasers;by B. j. O'HALLORAN.a a
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

& ii e = 1f h le tees coy,isjrl ifosn "a. 0CO to
M latal ssatcs md iscm ~ 200
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-02

hose attached TO one Of the hydrants
buslly engaged 10 washing oh the paw
menL He rushed TO the spo' AID turn
ing short before him----a pOsteriOri--ht
begged him, Al the top of his voice 'loI
Gods sake to 'pu, him our
Perhaps hrs sable friends eyes didn'
glislen, may be his ivory drdn't shine,
as he Charilably turned 'lne current oi
that stream upon me unmenlionab't
portion Of The poor DEVILS Oe'hermenr'.
The fire was ex'inguishpd wilhoJ
serious damages, a, the papers say--'h'
IoaGer was thoroughly saluraled-oOd
having exchanged his'hesvy inside wet
for a skin drenching, he departed, per,
'ecIiy sober, amidst the "ers o! lb'
crowd who had Witnessed the .fHa(c-
most voc!erOusIy curSng all improve.
menls in magnetism and combusibles!
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-02
OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRAT
South SIDE OF MAIN, A FEW DOORS BIZ
Low MARKET STREET.
TERMS:

The COL UMBIA DEMOCRATwiR b.
published euery Saturday morning, al
TWO DOLLARS per annua PdyaJt'
half yearly in adpancs, or 1tco Dollars
FIFTH enfs,ifnotpaid ,cithin the gear,
No Subscription WiH be taken for sdOrte'
period than sir months; nor any diScon
tinuance permitted,unHl all arrearageS
are discharged.
ADVERTISEMENTS not erceeding a
square ,cN be conSpicuously inserted al
One Dollar for the first three insertions,
and TUenty; ;fve cents for ecery subSe'
0uent Insertion. D7@8 liberal diScOun
made TO those who advertise by the gear
LETTERS addressed on busIeSs,m
be post paid.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-02
NO PAY--NO WORK.

NO PAY--NO WORK.
LitIe boy, will you help poor ole
man up The hill with his load
These words were spoken by an ole
,Igrsy headed man who was di awing l
handcart which contained a bag Of corr
for the mill
Il car, Pm in hurry said Hanson
he boy addressed.
He was in bury 10 get 10 The
.chooI,houSe, that he might enjoy few
minutes play with boys before scAoo
began.
The old man sal down on q stone a
The foot Of The hill 10 rest himself, and
gather Strength for the ascent, lie gsz
I'd after Hanson as he passed rpldIy on
and sighed as he thought Of The days o
his youth now so far of in the dislanc'
and Of The friends Of his youth now il
The grave. A tear was begjniOg lc
gather io his eye, when John Wilson
came along and said, Shall help yo'
lup the hill with your load, sui'
The old man brushed Lis eyes viii
he cuff u his coat and replied, 4 shsI
he glad 10 have you'll have the rheuma
ism in my right arm 80 badly that it i!
no use 10 me, and my lett aim wa
'ever very sltong'
He arose and taking the tongue o.
mis- cart while John pushed brh nd, they
scended as rapidly as his lsI erlng sleI,!
would permit. When ,hey reached lht
top OF the hill they discovered rem, IL
he bag on the under side. from which
The corn was escaping. Wuh great eli
fort and considerable expenses OF TIME
he bay was turned, SO that there was nj
further loss of corn.
SIN much obliged 10 you, said ,hr
Iold man, as John sci oul upon run !o
lhe school house, and may the Lord lie
ward you This last expression wa
mot heard by John.
| When John reschedlh school-houae
he was about ten minutes too late, ard il
consequence received mark for lh
want Of puncluaIiry and prompness. !
he had told The teacher the cause o
his detention, be would have been ex
cused; but he thought it would look
Illlle oslenla ton 10 do SO,
AtrecesS, Hsnsen said TO John, 'Wha
did you get mark for'
Because | wasn't here when schoc
begun said John.
I know that; out why wasn't yo
here In time! You were only lllll
ways behind me at the foot oil The hill
i know it,
Il suppose you stopped 10 help oil
Stevenson up the hill with his grlsL H
Iuied 10 stop me-, but don't work 70
nothing
y 'Nor | neither.
Il know you dom; you got mar
fer your job this morning, that's all 20
e got
you cont know that
> did YOU gel anything eIse?'
il i didn't do it expecting 10 get an
q hing for it,
3 Whal did you DO It for lhen1'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-02
N1IS0lALLLhN NLA0TSo
From the New York Spirit of the Times
APPLYING THE PRINCIPLE.
BY THE YOUNG 'uN.

a brace Of legs, thrust considerably
too lar thro' pair Of motltd pants, and
attached TO couple of the largest -ized
feet, which were encssed in twin cow
hide brogsn,, formed under pinnihg 10
long, slabSded body otherwise geher-
Gus proportions, The whole being sur
mounted by head, which was covered
with grey five year old' lat least seal
skin cap. The sum lorsI--legs, pants
feet shoes, body and chapeau-wss the
property, by possession, OF Mr.. Zenos
Humspun.
Zenss had been oil "a bsl' during the
night previous, and had squandered full
half dollar on himself, in white ey'
sweenng But his returning senses
made him feel philosophical and on The
morning we speak Of him, he stood a.
an early hour in--slreet gazing me,
chsnicsIIy at the teIegraphc wires-so-
liIjquizng, thus wise:
- 'icl-Thal's the telegruf-
VIE well, i don'l poorseive nulhin'
per-'ic-culIer bout them strings ,on'y
ones bigger Zen t'other-ic.'
That's The l'ghtin' line, big 'un, said
an urchin in The door way near by.
When does she-'Is starl?'
You'd better sx in thar
'Whar"
In the office, up thar
The loaier was shown 10 the door OF
the building; and 'by hook or crook
found his way up three flights of stairs,
into the TeIegraphic office. The
attendants enqured 'wha, the gentle
man had 10 forward"
For 'ud-ic-who's Shei
'What will you sendp
Send wharf
This is The Telegraph office, SIR
'Well-'ic-who'n thunder said i
wssn'lp
Il supposed yau had business, SIR
'Nulhin' o. the sorl--ic', quite lht
The re-'ic- verse O. the Contrairy.'
What will you have3'
q want 10 make some 'ic--quiries.
The hour being early,& little doing tn
.clerksVery charitsbly determined 10 hav
some fun with The fellow, with The viey
10 SOLDERING him. The opportunity 70
anything gra'uilous eSc'ped them, how
ever--(or as they commenced consul
ialion upon the best means 10 benefit tn
intruder, he stepped uplo one Of tn
batteries, which happened fortunately
10 be but lightly charged, and conclud
Jog that The nobs were portable, he puI
led his cap over his forehead and a,
tempted TO remove one oil The balls, lh
next moment ZensS lay stretched upo
The floor.
lie arose as best he could, and turl
ing 10 The clerk, with
Look here, Miser-'ic-wops yur
nsme1 Kin lick IS many sich iii
kuDkS you, as could be dIuV into