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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
D r. DE I T { N B A c. Il L r =,

CtFlCE CONNEk or low A " Attn > Is,
(Late3y from Quincy, W.)
EHAS permanent located himself in Du-
4 a buque, Iowa; he will be happy to at
tend TO all calls in the line of his profession
practice Of Medicine, Surgery and Midwifery
his rcmidies are mild and etlica cious, select
cd principally from the vegetable kingdom,
being Invested OF every deetcrious property,
they are adapted to curing diseases of long
standing, Consumption, Liver complain, Dis
pcpsia, Diseases Of the knoys, Dropscy, Rhu.
matism, Female weakness, Scroiula, llcrprs,
NccToses., Breast. complaints, Piles, falling Of
the Uteras, Cancers, general debility, Mercu-
rial Diseases. Fits in many cases, Ncnerial
elect, Diseases of the spleen or melt, he will
give also particular attention to Diseases OF
the Eye and Ear, and all other diseases to
which the country is subject. lie docs
! not use any caIomcl, he is opposed to the
Thompsonian or steam system, he is wholly
in favor Of tho Eclectic or Reform practice Of
Medicine, as taught in the Eclectic College in
Cincinnati and elsewhere. this system is loun-
dcd on truth, sustained by philosophy and ex.
pcrience Persons at a distance applying to
him with internal seated diseases are request
ed to bring or send their URN, as this is his
mode of telling Chronic Diseases. He will ex-
pcct the Cash for all medicines sold at his Of
ice. He could give avolume Of certificates,
put will only give few
In duty to suffering humanity, | hereby Ger.
tify that my wife had a bad cancer on her nose,
| applied to several Doctors but received 10
benefit till applied TO Or. Dcticbacher in A |.
ton, who cured it perfectly, Isaac MOBILES.
Jcrsrp county, III! ois.
This will certify that my son was blind for
thirteen months, had tried many remedies,
but Ill TO 20 effect, Chen applied 10 DR.. Def
fcnba cher, in Quincy, III , he cured him well
to school. II. BOYLER.
To TIE nuTLIc.--I hereby certify that
have known DR.. Dctienbacilcr Tor four years
is 4 successful practitioner Of medicine and
have known :nanr cases which had been Civ.
en- up as incurahle, and he cured them.
would recommend him to the sick wherever
he may reside. PETER CARIRiGT, y. d.
Morgan County, ILL.,
This viii! certify that | have known Dr..
Dcffenba cher for long time as Il successful
practitioner Of Medicine having been severe.
ly afflicted myself, we'll as my family and
having employed the Doctor am prepared 10
recommend him to entire confidence of the
community where he may reside. A volume
might be written in his favor. r. BIRD,
Preacher in charge Decator Circuit Macon
county, Illinois.
This will certify that NY wife was blind fol
three years, in this time ! applied to our hcs
Doctors, but rccciv cd no benefit. then ap
piled to DR.. DCtfcn ba cher, IN Quincy, and hi
cured her that she now secs about as we'll al
ever. WILLIAM CRlVS.
Near Mt. Pulasky, III.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
AMBROSE CRANE.
DOCTORS sPRAGUE g. HORK.

DOCTORS SPRAGUE & HORR,
NTAVING formed a copartncrship and per
III maently located in Dubuque, respectful
y tender their professional services to the in
rahitants Of the city and surrounding country.
They arc prepared to practice medicine and
'Lrgery in general; and will treat on the most
pproved principles, derormties Of the FEET,
LIPS, EYES, &c, requiring surg cal aid.
Special attention will be devoted to dlsea SEES
of women and children, and TO chronic a fec
tons generally.
uTOffce on Main street, 9 doors north Of
tn G Post Office. Residence on Locust street,
one door north Of the Methodist Church.
n84 JOSEPH SPRAGUE.
ASA IIORR.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
DIEM All SUR G! liH5- x "a
DIR. d. B. LEE,

WouLD} rsspstctf9Iiy return u a, his sincere
vicinity, for the liberal patronage he has re.
eeived during TIE last year and half, and hop es
by strict attention to business. to merit a CON
tinuance of the same. He is confident that all
operations upon the Teeth and Gums, will! be
performed in manner that cannot fail to
please He will keep constantly on hand a
good assortment of TOOTH POWDERS,
Tooth Brushes, and Tincturcs for diseased
Gums. r...
U'Charges low, and terms easy. .-
OFFICE ut his residence, on Locust street,
fvo doors north of the Methodist Church,
where he may be found at all times 81.
June 7th, lS4S. 4O.f r., .- ...
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
MEDICAL NOTICE.

DOCTOR C. KOEPFLE,
TRESPECTFULLY tenders his profession
a. services to the citizens Of Dubuque, and vi.
entity. liz may be found ut al times, when
not professionally engaged, at hisoffice, on the
corner Of Fourth and Locust streets.
Dubuque, Nov. 4tIl, 1916 8.tf
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
DAVID JONES.

ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
A WALLS himself of this opportunity to ten
IA der his thanks to the citizens of Dubuque
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him
since his residence among them and humbly
hopes by prompt attention to his business, still
20 merit Il proportonate share ofthc patronage
of his fellow citizens.
hFSash and Blinds made to order.
Sept 7. n52 If. DAVID JONES.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12

ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES
THYllOSE wishing to bcfurnishcd with GRAVE
d STONES, HEAD and Foot STONES. ToMBs
Ei(OIJ Y lHlI3{EJ Elgg
Sun DiuIs, Horizontal and Vertical II eartl
stones, Sinks, &C., would do we'll to call OF
the subscriber, at his work shop, onthe corner
ofLocust and Second streets, as he is now pre-
pared to furnish any of the above articles also
any thing else in hisline orbusincss, with war
rantcd correctness, on short notice and most
reasonable terms, either in cash or produce.
THOMAS HURLEY.
N B. The strictcst attention paid to orders
from distance, directed to the subscriber.
Dubuque, Dec. 4th. 1916 13.-tf.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12

MARTINcALEs, TRUNKS, VALsEs, GARRETT BAGS,
and all articles in their linc-which they will
sell LOW FOR CASH, as low as can be ''pur-
chased in The West.' +'.-.' -
We pledge ourselves, THAT for durability
and neatncss, our work manship SHALL NOT be
excel cd by any. The stock shall also be OF
the best quality. '.
N.B Carriages trimmed with neatness and
despatch. Repairing done on short notice.
Terms low. ~ 0..r r.... g.
Dshopat the sign of the "Big Collar" a
few doors above the NAPLES House, Main ST.,
DubuGua. Iowa. ID RANDALL & Co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
~. Fire, .Nnrlne, and Life Insurance.
CAMDEN INSURANCE COMPANY.

u n wi u CIV NV u I1H " u y Ni HV =
'n-, OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY.
CAPITAL, 800, OOO-CHARTERED IN 1882.
.H ... .ag"a. r. w. OGDEN, Pres't
w. L. BULKLEy, Secretary. .s.
ENSURE against loss or damage by fire, on
Il buildings merchandise, mills, and all other
descriptions Of property, on favorable terms
In the Marine Department, they grant policies
covering risks on cargoos, on tho lakes, rivers
and canals, and on the hulls of steam boats in
| the Upper Mississippi trade.
= 1''@ @'71 nj. M. HAYDEN, Agent,
Enquire ut the store Of Frank Smith 81 Co..
Main street, Dubuque. '-.. n2tf
Nm ADDITION 70 their present extensive stock
Il Of Hardware, &C.. the undersigned have
Just received,
'h~. 20 tons assorted Iron
3 do do Plow Steel .'8E
49,. l ton Iron Plow Slabs and Moulds
..... do Cast Steel, assorted a-,n
. tons Castings do ......-...,: .
49, add. az Wagon Boxes
D.. :. $500 u.s. Buggy do .""
$50 kegs Boston Nails .s.aaa.|
... vi IS do Brads b, .e.. ......
~ doz. Spades and Shovcls ..
.t. s song ,n ian" Il. do do H.. 10 'ya
IL Ga. Hay and manure Forks, which will
be sold low by ..- EMERSON a. SHIELDS.
VIZ SCIiLOMAN a. BUCHHOLZ,2 f1@3
r.. b ga}a MANUFACTURERS OF s."H 81
Regalia, Principe, sHay-Spanish,
3 and Meele Cigars, sa5
; Dealers in, che,cing, cut and dry smoking
Tobacco, and all kinds Of Snuff, ta'1l
ae a.. WHOLESALE & RETAIL. a
F. @@e ] door below the Bank. 2s1
VIZ 1,tss Dubuque, iowa.
e ''"He T NAILS.
III M Kegs best NAILS, assorted, for
sAOO sale by
sbpe'a ~ CURTIS 81 WAITE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
c. ID. SULLIVAN & CO
WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS,

Successors to Jacard & Co.
No 42, Main street, st. Louis, Mo.
IL EEP constantly on hand a large as
IN sortment of GOLD AND SILVER WATCH
Els FRENCH and YANKEE CLOCKS, GOLD PEN
cILs, Gentlemen and Ladies' BREAST PINS,
GOLD LoCKETs, GOLD and SILVER spEcTA-
Giles, RINGS, GOLD GUARD CHAINS, Sc. &c.
Silver Table, desert and Tea Spoons,
manufactured and for sale low. Watches
Il Clocks carefully repaired and warranted
to keep time.
Sept. 18th, lS45.-(no. 1.)v
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
DENTAL. SURGERY,

Lei --s... DENTAL SURGERY.
nR. I. B. BRANCH. (GaIena, III would
HDannouncc to his friends and patrons in Du-
,uque, that he has removed his Office to the
r. ont rooms in the new building corner ofMain
and Hill streets, over the ST, Louis store, an
cross corner from the America House.
Those who visit GaIena for dcntaloperations.
arc respectfully invited to give him call
Examination made and advice given cheerful
ly and gratuitousy. ap4nO
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
VOL. VIII.
The MINERS EXPRESS.

Is published Weekly and Semi Weekly
at the following rates.
WEEKLY per annu,n in advance So 90
Ifpayment be deferred till the ex-
piration Of six months 5O
At the end Of the year w
SEMI-WEEKLy per annum in advance 8 OO
At the expiration of six months 8 oO
At the and Of year cu
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
WEEKLy-1 square, first insertion 81 90
For each subsequent insertion, 30
-WEEKLY-1 sQr. LIST insertion, 10
For each subsequent insertion, 37a
Liberal discounts made to yearly advertl-
GERS.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12
SADDLE, HARNESS., AND TRUNK
MANDATORY.

YENHE subscribers woul d
Il respectfully inform th e
citizens Of Dubuque and
surrounding country, that
they are manufacturing,
and will cndeavor to keep
on baud an assortment Of
SADDLES, HARNESS,
COLLARS, BRI DIE S,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-12-12

! Her fundamentally in the intercourse
carried on while the Ubiquitous plan was
maturing, according to all probability,
was an unconscious one. Major Andre,
who had been intimate in her fathers
family while General Howe was in pos
session Of Philadelphia, wrote oheri from
New York, in August, l779, to solicithcr
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-01-01
CALIFORNIA.

The Detroit Daily Advertiser has been permit
ted to publish private letter from gentleman of
that city, who went out to California in Col. Ste
venson's New York regiment. The writer says,
among other things:
81 have been in California since April Is 1s47; have
but little Of the country myself but have convesed much
with various persons of whom have visited every part
Of it, aud confidently assert. and do assert, that Caor
MIA taken altogether is most miserable forsaken
try the jumpngof place. fit only for Mormons, Mieres,
and monomanacs. 1t has been most fagranty msepesent
ed-mos vianousy beed. The climate, if healthy, which
unqucsonabe, is excessively sagrecabe about here
account Of the violent winds and ogs The fog is often
heavy that dps from the roofs if had been rain
ing, and when coming the bill it looks like
storm than any thing else Overcoas and annes
the year round clothes useless From sunrise
TO 10 A. NJ it is usually quite pleasant then comes the wind
and the fog either of which is dsagreeabe than any
weather in the States So much for what country
have about San Francisco the American Italy,
some foolish people have called it.
"The Bay Of San Francisco, regards commercial pur
poscs merits all the most enthusiastic have said Of it. II is
probably the finest bay in the world and alone may
California from utter condemnation. Other parts of the
try Objectionable than this for the total
absence of MOISTURE and all Of generally for the want Of till
able land Oh, how the emigrants who here will be
disappointed wish they all knew what know. II would
many from much misery and suffering the which
will surely follow any attempt to settle here for agricultural
purposes Speaking of game here have been out twice
and tho last time chased home by cougar puma,
species Of tiger, tk too thick for comfort around here
One Of them killed here last week which measured
feet inches from tip Of TO tip Of TAIL They found
eleven feet long about here and rocous than the
grisley bear. The natives call them IONS
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CorToS. Alabama and Tennessee ordinary TO middling
80 10 AID per 10 fair good fair 5bd New Orleans odi-
nary to mdding 81 to 4d fair to good fair TO otd good
to fine ID; Mobile ordinary to mddng 80 TO 48di ar 70
good fair to 56di good to fine 5id bowed georgia odi-
nary mddng 80 to 4sd fair to good fair to good
to fine 81 10 5&d Sea island ranges from TO isd, and
stained from 80 TO Id In this market slight improvement
had taken place towards the latter end Of the week. but was
quickly arrested by adyce recevedper Caledonia as 10 the
foushng condition Of the growing crops and the ae'eoa
ton Of prices in the American ports The market has now
declined I'd. per Id. with angud trade.
CoMmEncIAL AND FIsAscrAL.-The percepible improve
which had place in the aspect of business gene
rally at the departure Of the last continued steadily
advance until the close of the last week, when IN conse-
quence of the of additional failures many OF
them OF startling magnitude state OF gloomy apprehension
produced upon the public mind This ieeng' however,
operated upon by variety Of curative cause.-The impora
ton of large of specie, the absence OF further a-
this week. and the reduction of the rate Of discount by
the Bank of England TO per cents well as the increasing
liability indicated by the banking establishments Of the coun-
try arges considerably abaed, and business has as
sumed rmer and healthier Distrust at the time
far from being alayei The monetary restrictions upon
trade have undergone no very material reaxaon and mer
chants and manufacturers alike unemancpated but re-
for goods has taken place, and the results though they
NAV be slow will be sure of realization. In the manuac
turing districts revival ooperatons has taken place. favor
ed great by the late reaction in the value OF cot
The present prosperous condition of the Bank of Eng
land which holds upwards Of millions Of buion and the
disposition evnced further depart from the stringent dbga
tons Of the bank charter of 1884, by expanding the spirit
Of accommodation has led manifest Iesusciaton OF con-
dence, which nothing unforeseen and improbable mis-
chief destroy The of the funds since last adj
vices has been oeraby steady, with direct upward tenden
Yesterday the quotations for money closed at s5a and
for time 3D. Exchange bills had risen per pre-
MUM and bank stock to 1884.
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THE PRESIDENTS LATE VETO.


The Veto Message is lauded by she Union and
other Administration prints as calculated to keep
within constitutional bounds the power OF Congress
in regulating commerce among the several States.
The great principle asserted is, that, with the con-
sent of Congress, tonnage duty may be laid by
State which shall enable it to improve its har-
bors, &c.
Now, if there be any thing in this position, it
must cut off all future appropriations for harbors,
&c. on the Atlantic and elsewhere, exceptby ton
mage duty, as proposed; for this duty OF tonnage,
imposed by State, can only be raised on vessels
engaged in foreign commerce. In the 9th section
of the first article of the constitution, it is declared
Nor shall vessels bound to or from one State
be obliged to enter or pay duties in another" So
that, with the consent of Congress, no tonnage
duty can be imposed on vessel bound from one
State to another. If the President therefore, un-
derstood his own arguments the consent of Con-
gress could only apply to vessels engaged in for
egn trade. And, if this be the constitutional mode
of raising money to improve harbors, &c. the old
system-of making appropriations-mu be ADAM
doned, and the new views OF the President subst-
tuted. But not one dollar can be raised in this
mode to improve harbors the lakes or rivers be-
yond the seaboard. I'm Observer.
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THE SUGAR CULTURE IN FLORIDA.

The sugar region in Florida extends from the
30th to the 25th degree Of latitude. 1t comprises
within its limits large amount of very fine land.
The climate of the most northern portion OF j: has,
we understand, an advantage of six weeks in the
duration of the growing season over any other
sugar-growing portion OF the United States and in
the souhernmost parts of the peninsula there is an
entire exemption from frost. The Cane is tasselled
this season throughout the peninsula, degree of
maturity it does not attain in Louisiana or Texas.
The lands are at present cheap-say from Sl.25
(the price Of public lands) to $40 per acre. There
numerous rivers affordng easy transportation
both sides the peninsula. Public sales of some of
the State lands will take place in February next.
These lands have been carefully selected by agents
in bodies Of half section, 320 acres and gen.
orally well situated for the sugar culture.
A sample of the Florida Cane of this year, now
to be at the CAPITOL, between ten and eleven
feet long, entirely Invested of top, and was cut
nearly month ago, before it had attained its pro-
per growth Still larger canes than this, however,
are grown in Florida.
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ARMY COURT MARTIAL.


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2l-TmRTY-SIsTH DAr.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment; all
the members present.
The examination Of Col wM H. RUSSELL, witness cali
cd for the defence, was resumed
Question Do you know whether Lieut. COL Fremont pro-
posed your appointment TO Com Stockton; and was not
for the sake Of having the assistance Of secretary yesed in
civil affairs
Answer For modest man, tha, is a difficult question II
Lieut. Col Fremont knew my profession to DC that
Of law and that had been for many years connected with
politics and have doubt, chariaby OF kindly supposed
possessed some civic qualifications. He did propose my
appointment Com. Stockton. Captain Gillespie had trs
been indicated person best suited for that station when
Lieut. COL Fremont urged my appointment for the reasons
above mentioned.
Fremont had proposed you him Secretary OF Stale and
if so, at what time
Aasyo. Com. Stockton told me that Lieut. Col Fremont
the night Of the 18th Of January the occasion OF ny
first conversation with him on that subject.
Question. What was the Of the country IN point
tranquility, from the captulation OF Couengs 70 c une
the march Of the Morons on Los Angeles and The pomuga
ton OF Cen Kearny's proclamation, dated March ], ls47
The Judge Advocate remarked that he did not see the que
ton 10 be relevant. 4,
Some conversation took place between h and the couns
Of the accused when the question was withdrawn.
Question Did YOU see any symptoms Of an attack on III
Mormons f so, tell all about IT, XII
Ans,rer From the moment il understood that the hef
mons were 10 march from the Mission Of San Luis Rey o
Angeles there was great excitement among the Caliionan
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EXTENSION OF THE LIGHTNING LINE.

The communication by Telegraph was opened
on Thursday last bettceen the city Of NeW Fork
and the city Of 81. Louis, on The Mississippi riUer.
ST. Louis paper Of Thursday contains call which
made y the Governor for session of the Iowa Lg
aure January next for the purpose Of eectng
two United States Senator's and ransactng other business.
Three seats held by Democrats to be contested the
ground Of Illegally. Including the contested seats, the Dem
ocrats now have majority Of two votes.
Six companies of the Missouri mounted regiment the St Louis
battaon five companies of the Illinois regiment and three
companies of regular Dragons with the Santa Fe battao
had left for the SOUTH They will winter Ell Passo. Only
five hundred troops have been left Santa Fe Major Spal
ding, who had been SOUTH reported that there three
thousand Mexcans at chihuahua engaged in erecting forth
fca,ions, and making other warlke preparations
The ST Louis papers have dates from Santa Fe eighteen
days later The Santa Fe Republican says that the troops
Gently gone southwark had been guilty Of many of
violence upon the unprotected inhabitants of the lower portions
Of the territory The Republican also that several
panie in passing through the country of the Apaches had
charged into the Rio and driven of hundred head Of CATTLE
killing three in the employment Of Mr. Thorpe and destroy
ing all his wagons. II rumored that muny had existed
Captain Gru company which quelled by the appear
of two companies OF Illinois volunteers Capt Smhson
had resigned his command The that charges
had been preferred against him AMI Capt Reynolds Of the
Missouri volunteers.
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Now, although the annual average Of the total amount
only E4,ss0,o0o, about e., Ooo, 600 than Lord G.
BsSTlScK had stated, yet evident that his mode Of
stating the affair absurd in the highest degree seeing that
the year and the first six months of ls47 were affected
by their expenditures and by any average Of former
years Lord GEoReE's attempt to banb 'oSb the country
gentlemen has gained him much credit either with the
country his party The very temperate speech of the
CHlScELLoR THE ExcHEauER has defined the position
which Government has resolved to take with regard the rail-
roads authorized by former sessions II has been thought
proper listen the suggestions Of the Times aud Erdni-
ne which advised the stoppagc OF the works in progress
and prohibition Of calls, precautions necessary for the
safety Of the country Mnistcsnye the concu-
sion that it would be exceedingly nudcious attempt any
compulsory measure The only specific measures an
nounced extension Of the time 1.-TWO years) for the
completion Of railways in progress and the express consent of
certain proportion the shareholders being made
~ condition Of the prosecution Of any work. The fol-
lowing calculations have been made by the Daily Nes,
whose editors cannot join in the denuncaon OF railroads by
the Times and Examiner, in the opinion of the Econo-
mist that the scarcity Of money is to be attributed the jepo
sites in the banks having been distracted pay railway calls
and responsibilities. The Daily Nes says that he bank
ing depostcs and Judgments current account in Great
Britain alone cannot be estimated than three hundred
millions. The official statistics adluced BY Sir CHAnLEs
Wcop show that since the Of lsi5 exclusive Of the
Of land and the legal expenses which arc admitted
all hands be transfers OF money from one man to
another the actual outlay railways has not been more
than ffy-fve millions. The proportion Of SIS to 900 is
about to 6, and It Is not to be imagined that the absac
ton of one-sxh part Of every GOO has been sufficient
raise the value Of the remainder hrtsH yet money has
advanced in that proportion since the summer Of 1885, hc
rate Of interest at that period having been y per cent and
present cannot be bad but from to per cent.
other must therefore, be sought for this rise besides
the expenditures upon railways But again. the Times
admits that the annual saving Of the nation over and above
sexpense or, in other words its accreon of capital, is
not less than fifty millions annually 80 that, il have
spent fy-ve millions in railways during the last years.
the hand, have been saving one hundred millions,
in the time, the other" Ia fact, appears that
the money spent railways has been merely diversion Of
certain portion Of the nations annual Accommodations from other
usual ouays and Of this opinion appears have been