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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
IOWA BOOT AND SHOE STORE!
&
Sign Of the "Big Boot" Main Street.

1IvHE subscriber thankful for past favora
and very liberal patronage, would again
public in general, that he has just received
from first hands in the Eastern markets, q
large and full stock of Men and Boys Boots
and Shoes, Ladies, Misses, and Childrens'
Boots and shoes Of every variety, suitable FOR
Fall and Winter wear; Shoemaker's Leather
Of every kind; and Mems Fur and Silk Hats.
The subscriber thinks an examination OF
his stock, and knowledge Of his prices. viii
satisfy the most skeptical. In . word; II you
line, there is no place in The city Of Dubuque
where solarge and varied assortment can pc
II nd; and ut more reasonable prices; or II you
wish emphatioally your MONEYS WORTH. 81
that is necessary Is 70 call al the sign Of the
"DIG boot"
oTIIidcs and Furs taken in exchange for
Merchandise. -. .>,,.,,,r,r
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESI
DENT

By and ,O;th the consent and adoics Of the SENATE.
JOHN RoBB, of Maryland. to be principal
clerk of the public lands in the General
Land Office, in the place Of James H. Piper,
resigned. ss.E sz3 49,,
We chronicle the above appointment
with the utmost pleasure. There is no man
in the country more deserving than MrRobb,
He was the intimate, personal and poilti-
cal friend of Gen. jackson-served with
him throughout his arduous campaign in
the South. which terminated so gloriousiy
to the American arms, and the American
name. He was appointed to offices OF trust
bv the General, and in every instance,
moved himself to be an honest and faithful
officer.
We will relate an anecdote of MIR. Robb,
recently told US, which we believe has new
er anneared in print. Some years ago, du-
RING the Administration Of General jack
son q vacaney occurred in the command of
An rsenal. in one of the Eastern States;
md a. token Of respect for his services
drr;ng the last wns, the old General appoin-
ted his friend Robb to fill the vacancy
Mr.. r. soon removed to his new residence,
and entered upon the discharge OF ms duties.
Being q devoted member OF the Metnoo!sl
Church. and in fact a regular ordalneo min
lister Of that denomination, ne soon became
known to the brethren Of his persuasion, IN
tho vicinity Of his new home. ne regular
~ attended church on the Sabbath! and fire.
cuentIy. in the absence of the pastor, de-
l;vered a discourse from the pulpit. Inc
c;,,zens of the town complained no little IN
consequence. and formed the resolution that
he should be removed, without delay. Ac-
cord;nplv a petition was drawn up, which
n.s nnmerously signed, demanding that
NJ Rohb should be dismissed; and to Sc
cu,e sneedy action on the subject, commit
taa u,as apnointed to visit the city Of Wash
;ng,on. and present the case personally to
Con Jackson. The committee. IN dis
charge Of their duty, visited the White
House. and held an interview with the Gen
erol. They told him that it was matter
of general complaint that he had sent .
Methodist preacher to take charge OF the
Arsenal-they wished to have him removed
q, once. and some person appointed in his
steod. who belonged to the army or at least
Ind acme knowledge Of military affairs.
,1ba old Roman heard their story patiently,
and the FIRE flashed from his keen eye while
he replied "gentlemen, you had better 90
home and mind your business--yon nave
come here upon foolish mission. MT
Robb is my best firiend--he is an honest
man. and cannot remove him. True. nc
Is preacher, and q good one, too; but
can assure you, If it is necessary. ne ca
fght as nell as lie can preach" j 10 ohl ll
i necessary 10 add, that the committee tool
leave Of the General sans ccrenson'e.
80 '' 81 Pitts. Manufacturer
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

MARrINGALEs, TRUNKS, VAL1sEs, CARPET BAGS,
and all articles in their lnc--wlich they will
chased in The West"
We pledge ourselves, that for durability
and neatness, our workmanship SHALL NOT be
excel!ed by any. The stock shall also be of
tho best quality.
NIB. Carriages trimmed with neatncss and
despatch. Repairing done on short notice.
Terms low.
U.Shop ut the sign of the "Big Collar" a
few doors above the NAPLES House, Main st..
Dubuaua, Iowa. LID. RANDALL & Co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
ENCOyAGE HOME MANUFACTU RE

ENCOU ACE HOME MAN ACI Q Il f.
YNy:IOSE wishing to be furnished with GRAY
E STONES, HE.pand FooT STONES, TONES
mi D IN M[IHiN Egs'2
Sun Dials, Horizontal and Vertical, Hearth
stones. Sinks, &C., would do we'll to call on
the subscriber, at his work shop, on the corner
Of Locust and Second streets, as he is now pre-
pared to furnish any Of the above articles; a so
ANY thing else nhis line OF business, with war.
ranted correctness, on short notice and most
reasonable terms, either in cash or produce.
'..' THOMAS vi LEY.
B. The strictest attention ~ torders
from distance, directed to the subscriber.
Dubuque, Dec. 4th, IS45. nl3.-tf.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

A Coon ToAsr.--The following toast ia
foun1 in the National Intelligencer Of 1921
it was given at democratic celebration of
the 18th OF that year. held in Washington CT
ty: ISL
sBy the Hon. Mr.. Polk, Of Tenneesae.
The Union Of States: The reprobation Of an
indignant country awaits all those who NAV
attempt to distract it by exciting sectional
jcalousies between the North and the South.
the East and the West, between the slave
holding and the -slaveholding States.''
This toast was given by James X. Polk.
the present President of the United States.
twenty years ago, when he was member
of Congress. 1t is worthy of being publish
ed at this particular time. az
rOhio Statesman.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

IMPORTANT SUIT DErERMINED.--The trus.
tees Of V,ncennes University, in snit a.
gainst the State Of Indiana, have recently
obtained q verdict in the Marion cifcuii
court, for a township Of land in Gibson crun.
ty, donated TO the University by Congress,
in 1904. The land is valued from $40, O0O
to $4,000. The State sold the lands, and
this suit was brought 10 recover the purchase
money, with interest.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
I. u. OFF q. r.

REGULAR Meetings of Harmony Lodge
No 2, Of Dubuque, are held at the Odd Eel
lows Hall on Friday night ofeach week, at
: o'clock.-Drothers having the requisite
testimonials are respectfully invited to at
tend. - .s.. ...,~s-..
BY order ofthe Lodge. ..M.F
April Is, lS46--no 81. If.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
DAVID JONES.

ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
Walls himself Of this opportunity to ten
IN der his thanks to the citizens OF Dubuque
for the liberal patronage bcstow ed upon him
since his residence among them and huulbly
hopes by prompt attention to his business, still
t., merit Il proportionate share of the patronag.
Ct his fellow citizens.
nr5ash and Blinds made to order.
Sent 7. n52 tt. DAVID JONES.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
SADDLE, HARNESS., AND TRUNK
MANJIFAC TORY.

THE subscribers would
Il respectfully inform the
citizens Of Dubuque and
surrounding country, that
thcv are manufacturing +,
and will cndeavor to keep
on hand an assortment of
SADDLES, HARNESS,
COLLARS, BRIDL ES,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
JOSEPH sPRAGUE.


DRS. .sPAGUE e. HORR,
PRACTITIONERS OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
OFFICE on Main street, n ear tho Post or
fec.
RESIDENCE, on Locust street, one boo
North Of the Methodist Church.
Dubuque. Ioaoa, Aug. LIST 1917.
n5l tf.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

Mr.. Wilmot's Proviso has been condemn
ed by his own party friends in his own dis
:rict. They refuse to touch it. and tell him
to abandon educational Wing.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
Ter,ns 81 the RIiners, EXPRESS.

Two dollars per mum II paid IN advand
two dollars and a halflf payment be delay e
for six months; and three dollars If not paid
till the end of the year. will hereafter be re.
quired in all cases. No paper will be dscon.
tinued. ntilall arrearages are paid, except at
the discretion OF tho Editor.
Two copies will be sent to one address for
one yearfor $3,5Oin advance; or three copies
for SIS in advance. 3 90 s
yIToany person who will procure five subscri.
bers, and forward the a mount of their subscrip-
ton, in advance, we will send one opy of the
EXPRESS. free Of charge for eighteen months
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

The contract for building the Telegraph
from Lexington to Nashville has been taken
by w. Tanner, editor ofthe Frankfort Yeo-
man, and Paul Shaffner
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

The telegraph despatch Of the 25th from
Washington says, bench warrants have
been issued for the apprehension ofReverdy
johnson and Robert Brent. 1t says it was
reported, that one of the seconds, Burrill,
was already apprehended.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
T. C. ID. SULLIVAN & co.
WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLERS,

Succcss0rs to Jacdrd j. Go.
No. AZ, Main street, st. Louis, Mo.
IL EEP constantly on hand large as
N. sortment of GOLD AND SILVER WATCH
Rs FRENCH and YANKEE CLOCKS, GOLD PEN
OILS, Gentlemen and Ladies' BREAST PINS,
GOLD LocKETs, GOLD and SILVER spECTA-
Giles, RINGS, GOLD GUARD CHAINS, &c. &c.
Silver Table, desert and Tea Spoons,
manufactured and for sale low. Watches
n Clocks carefully repaired and warranted
to keep time.
Sept. 18th. 1645.-(no. NV.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

Mr.. Trist, it is reported, has taken up his
residence in the City of Mexico.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

Maria Louisa, Napoleon's Widow, died
at Piacenza on the 18th Of December, aged
Sc years.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

y The present indebtedness or the State Of
New York is $2l, 500 80. The de-
crease of Indebtedness since 1912, s4,266,-
442 SO.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

Prince Of Joinville is to be made grand
Admiral of France.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

v. Johnston is the new Georgia Senator
II is said, in place Of Mr.. Colquitt.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
VOLUME VII.
BUSINESS CARDS.
LANES L. FARMER

4 A TTORNEY & COuNsF LLOR AT LAW
IA and Solicitor in Chancery-Dubuque,
Iowa, will attend promptly to the business of
his profession. Office in the Court House.
dec n12 If '
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
IOCTORS sPRAGUE e. HoRR,

---- IUCIURS SPKAGUE d HUNK, -
"AVING formed copartnership and per.
IL maently located in Dubuque. respectful
" tender their professional services to the in
habitants ofthe.city andsurrounding country:
Theylare prepared to practice medicine and
surgery ingeneral; and will treat on the most
approved principles. dcformities Of the FEET,
LIPS, EYES, &C., requiring surgical aid.
q Special attention will be devoted to diseases
Of women and children, and TO chronic affec-
tions generally. hi va.
U'Office on Main street, 9 doors north Of
the Post Office. Residence on Locust street,
one door north of the Methodist Church.
.ssse5 ee,F g5s+ s# JOSEPH SPRAGUE.
n48 ASA HORR.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

TThe State of Now Jersey is out Of
debt.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

At the recent elections in Montreal the
mob held the polls for two days.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

Louis Philippe and The Press.--The Com
MERGE has calculated, that during the last
II years, no less than ! l29 prosecutions had
been directed agsinst the journals in the
name Of King Louis Philippe. who had in-
aagurated in his accession to the throne BY
a formal promise that no prosecution should
be in future instituted against the pTess.
During that period, 57iournals were obliged
TO suspend their publication in consequences
Of the seventies Of the penalties. The wfi-
ters were sentenced TO 3l4l years and eight
months imprisonment, and tho journals g
ITO 500 francs fine. ~ effersonian.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

WIN. LAWTIiER & co.
DEALERsIN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS
AND SHOES, IRON, &C., &c.
Main street, Dubuque, Iowa Territory.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
BISHOP HUGHES.

There has been so much speculation about
the object Of the late visit of Bishop Hughes
to this city, that we have taken some pains
to find out his motive as much to crafty our
own curiosity as to enable US to put our read
ers Alright about it, and we are sure we have
it from the highest authority that the visit
of that distinguished divine to the seat of
Government at the opening Of Congress WAS
entirely accidental, and had no other object
than to accompany another distinguished in
diYiduaI, 1.-THE Bishop Of Halifax, who, ira
Yelling South for his health, prevailed upon
Bishop Hughes to accompany him this far;
and being in Washington at this interesting
period, the two Bishops we're induced to
spend ten days here in order to see the OPEN
ing of Congress, to visit the Supreme Court,
the Library of Congress, the National Mu-
scum, &c. &c. Bishop Hughes was not sent
for by the Cabinet-nor was he consulted on
any subject while here by the President, or
by any member of his Cabinet. He had not
the most remote idea Of asking for or accept
ing mission or commission to Mexico, Or
an embassy to Rome for himself or any ono.
else. No doubt, among all the candidates
for the latter place, he has expressed his
preference for some particular one; bur his
recent visit was not to promote the interest
of any one, or injure the prospects Of anoth-
er. He came en- Cicerone to his Brother
Bishop, aud to reciprocate, as he had long
promised to DO, q visit Of his friend in Wash
ngton. whose guest he was. These rumors
about Bishop Hughes visit, show fitness
and anxiety in the public that he should be-
invited to fill some Of these exalted places,
and It's our opinion, that If there BIZ man
living who could. better than any other.
make peace with Mexico--a result most
earnestly desired Bishop Hughes Is that
man; but it is known in advance that he
would not undertake either alone or conjoint.
ly such mission. and it is his opinion. 70
which we owe the profoundest respect, that
no ecclesiastic should Be cent either to Mex
leo or to Rone.--lNational Wing.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

v. GLENAT,
WV HOLESALE and retail dealer in Dry
w Goods, groceries, &C., Main street, Du.
buque. lS45-oct22
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
MEDICAL NOTICE.

s3 ~ MEDICAL NOTICE.
ezsgk; DOCTOR G. KOEPFLE,
TRESP ECTFULLYt tenders his profession
aiSeryices to the citizens Of Dubuque, and vi.
sinity. He may be found at all times. vixen
not professionally engaged, at soffice, on the
corner of Fourth and Locust streets. 2sSS I'll !.
Dubuque, Nov. 4th, 1916. 6.tf ~9a
alis 4 DENTISTRY.
TNEIE undersigned, having associated them
L. selves together for the practice Of Dental
Surgery, would respectfully solicit the patron
age Of all those wishing work done in the line
Of their profession, in manner that cannot
fail to please. #. :e"t ..
ROOMS. neatly furnished, for the reception
sfLadies and Gentlemen;-No.7 IA Main street,
ever Goodrich 4 Brothers store.
NJ B. Ladies will be waited upon al their re.
sidence if desired. Charges will be moderate
Joy &~. d. B. LEE.
al4n3l G. B. CARPENTER.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23
DENTAL. SURGERY.

= = DENTAL. So RGERE.
HR. I. B. BRANCH, (Galena, III would
-ADannounce to his friends and patrons in Du.
buque, that he hos removed his Office to the
f. ont rooms in tho new building corner of Main
and Hill streets, ov-r the St, Louis store, and
cross corner from the Americsn House.
Those who visit Gaena, for dental Operations,
are respectfully invited to give him Il call
Examination made and advice given cheerful
~ and gratutously. ap11n3o
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

ExpERlMENTs.--Melt any quantity oflead
in the open air and keep it melted until it
becomes red lead, and it will be found to
have increased in weigh ten per cent. Elk
pose small quantity of mercury to a mode
rate heat, in contact with atmospherical air,
and it will slowly combine with oxygen,
and become oxyde; but by an increase OF
heat the oxygen will be driven off, and the
metal will be restored. Place together, on
shovel. little sulphur and mercury, anc
make the whole red hot over strong fire,
and the beautiful paint, called vermillion,
will be produced.
[Scientific American.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

WILLIAM Y. LOWELL -..-.,
A TTORNEY AT LAW. Office No: 2,
IA over Terry's Saloon, Dubuque, Iowa IL
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-02-23

the correspondence between uetuCueu poT
tions of the American army, while they con
ferred immortal honor upon him, were emf,
nently useful, and have been warmly &C.
knowledged by the veteran commander.
In whatever position he was placed. by
whatever dangers or difficulties surrounded.
his energies rose equal to the occasion. and
he rushed impetuously onward to his object
fearless OF danger and regardless Of opposi.
ton. In the brilliant battle Of ola Hoza,'
which Immediately preceded the one Of HUI
amant'y, with fifty-one men he routed the
enemy numbering more than three hundred
and posted in strength, while the dead and
wounded which strewed the plains attested
the usual vigor Of the charge. We now be.
hold him at Huamantla, nearly in sight OF
the towers of Perote, in which he had once
endured such bitter captivity, but now in
far different attitude-no longer Wretched,
manacled, derided prisoner, but flushed
with recent victory, and at the head OF Six
hundred well.tried soldiers, he rode over the
scene of his former bondage and sutferlngs,
proud and triumphant as conqueror. In
The terrible rencounter which succeeded, he
fell az soldier should fall. After a bloody
and obstinate contest against an enemy
greatly superior, commanded by their Ia
nous chief in person, the Americans tri.
umphed; and as the deafening shouts Civic
tory rose above the din ofbattle,
ellis few surrounding comrades saw,
His smile, when rang their proud huzza,
And the red field was won.
Then saw in death his eyelids close,
Calmly as TO nights rePose,
Like flowers at set Of sun.
lie thus fell, lamented BY al who knew
him. nobly sustaining the cause ne had es
poused and his last dying thoughts -wers
turned "a tina: land loy which, in,tirnee past
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-08
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, December 7

BALTIMORE. December is p IN.
The Cholera in Nso York.-fncreae Of AID Deaths
Military visits 10 rashtsgto The Presidufs Message.
More of the Britanafa's The Markets &c.
The OF the Cholera being in New York, will it is
hoped, up authorities 10 produce state Of
cleanliness in the city Our streets were never known To-
be in $ filthy a condition as al present.
A letter from New York, dated last evening says The
Cholera the increase. communication was received
to-day by the Sanitary Committee of the Board OF Health,
stating that since the report of the previous day was made
four cases occurred the public occupied
by the passengers of the ship New York. and also three
deaths making aggregate of 10 and 10 deaths
since the arrival of the ship Friday last The city, as
yet, is exempt"
The Journal of Commerce that of tue new
cases passengers in the ship, but GONZALES
cent patients from other diseases, who in the hospital
before the ship arrived There be doubt therefore,
that the disease is infectious
No less than three military COMMUNICATIVE Sharp
shooters, Independent Blues, and Junior Arlerstshave
resolved Join in the ceremonies OF the guraton
Washington on the 9th of March. The Blues and Sharp
shooters will be accompanied by OF the finest bands in
the country.
The Presidents message is universally admitted DO
of the very ablcs state papers presented to tho
country.
More of the Byifannas Baring's circular quotes
Indian 30 32s. which is decline OF TO 3s
the sailing OF the previous steamer meal i6s
Cd lis per Dbl Lard in bb 10 SIS, and In kegs ~
52s.
The rice market quiet, and previous quotations barely
maintained.
Turpenne dull at BIS Cd.
The sales bresuts have been very limited, aud the
tendency of both -four and grain is downward
The tho Baltimore market, this morning,
the steamers news had depressing effect on breadsins
There sale of 100 bb Howard -four 81 80,
and 100 bbIs City Mills at The price Sellers gene
rally ask So, without being able to find purchasers.
The grain market is also depressed and prices OF wheat
have declined from three per busheI.
Sales OF good prime red wheat 100 LOG cents ordi
nary good 90 100 white wheat LOG Ito cents;
and family -four do. 10 Ii5 New white ~
IS and yellow do 80 81 cents. Oats % Is
cents Rye 10 62 cents
The provision market remains unchanged, and prices
steady Groceries quiet Whiskey in barrels is selling at
% a PSI cents /; in hhds "a cents
At New York, this morning. the markets generally were
nse ted and were depressed under the steamers
Breadslus dropping, and -four will be sold at lower
figures Wheat and corn also dull and dropping The
cotton market remains unchanged Provisions ana groce-
ries as last quoted Whiskey 2iA cts. per gall
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The following assistant surgeons in the navy, examined
by the medical board recently convened at the naval asy
um, Philadelphia, have been found qualified for promo
ton, and passed viz;
Hender Passed Assistant Surgeon to rank
next after Passed Assistant Surgeon j. Hopkinson.
Elisha K Kane, Passed Assistant Surgeon, to rank mex
after Passed Assistant Su rgeon j. Wilson, r.
Edward Hudson Passed Assistant Surgeon, TO rank
after Passed Assistant Surgeon e. X Kane.
OF the candidates examined for admission into the
vice assistant surgeons, the following have been found
qualified Wis
No l. Francis NJ Gun NELL of the District of Columbia.
2, James Suddards of Pennsylvania.
3. Robert Garter, OF Virginia.
4. Allen Eagles, of Pennsylvania.
5. Edward Shipper, do.
6. Gerard Alexander OF Kentucky.
7. Benjamin Vreeland, of New York.
8. Walter Hore, Of Virginia.
9. Carthon Archer. of Virginia.
10. Richard B Tunsall ofVirgnia.
ii. Charles III. williamson of Virginia.
IL. James f. Heusts, Of Louisiana.
10. Arthur M. Lyman, OF South Carolina.
The candidates will inform the department OF their
spective places of residence
NAVY DEPARTMENT, December 7, lStS.