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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
D R. DE FEN BACHER ,
OFFICE CORNER OF IOWA g. 4th SITS,

OFFICE CORNER OF IOWA g. 4th SITS,
(Lately from Quincy, Ill.,
:" AS permanent located himself in Du-
Ill 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 remidcs arc mild and eficacious, select.
ed principally from the vegetable kingdom,
being Invested Of every dcleterious property,
they are adapted to curing diseases of long
standing, Consumption, Liver complain, Dis.
| pepsia, Diseases of the Kneys, Dropsey, Rhu.
Necroses,, Bre ,st. complaints, Piles, falling of
the Uteras, Cancers, general debility. Mercu-
rial Diseases. Fits in many cases, Vcncria
elect, Diseases of the spleen or melt, he will
give also particular attention to Diseases Of
the Eye and Ear, and all other diseases 10
which the country is subject. He does
not use any calomcl, he is opposed to the
Ihompsonan or steum system, he is wholly
in favor of the Eclectic or Reform practice Of
Medicine, as taught in the Eclectic College in
Cincinnati and elsewhere, this system is foun-
dcd on truth, sustained by philosophy and cx-
pcricnce Persons at 4 distance applying 10
him with internal seated diseases are request
ed to bring or send their URN, as this is his
mode Of telling Chronic Discusses He will cx-
poet the Cash for all medicines sold at his Of
ice. He could give volume of certificates,
put will only give few:
In duty to suffering humanity, hereby Ger
tify that my wife had Il bad cancer on her nose,
| applied to several Doctors but received no
benefit till applied TO Dr.. Dcffcbachcr in AL
ton, who cured it perfectly, ISAAC MOBILES.
Jcrsep county, Illinois.
This will certify that my son was blind for
thirteen months. had tried many reno dies,
but all to no effect, then applied to DR.. Def
fcnb cher, in Quincy, III he cured him we'll
to school. II. BOYLER.
To THE PunLlc--I hereby certify that
have known DR.. Dctlenbachcr for four years
us Il successful practitioner OF medicine and
have known many cases which had been Civ
en- up as incurablc, and he cured them |
would recommend him to the sick wherever
he may reside PETER CARTRIGT, D. D.
Morgan County, I'll.
This will certify that have known Dr..
Dciienbachcr for !; long time as a successful
practitioner Of Medicine having been severe
ly afflicted myself, as we'll as my family and
having employed the Doctor am prepared to
recommend him to entire confidence Of the
community where he may reside. A volume
mi 5ht be written in his favor. R. BIRD,
Prcachcri in charge Dccator Circuit Macon
county, Illinois.
This will certify that my wife was blind for
three years, in this time ! applied to our best
Doctors, but received no benefit. | then ap-
piled to DR.. Dcifcnbacher, IN Quincy, and he
C, I'd her that she now secs about as we'll as
ever. VILLA VI CRITS
Near Mt Pnlasky, III.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
Illinois Wisconsin e. Io1ca gency,
AT GAhENA. ILLINOIS, nj

For the Prosecution Of Claims against
the Government, gro,Uing out Of the late
War with Merico.
EEEMPSTEAD g. WASIIBURNE, Attor.
Il Il ncys and Counscllors at Law, Gulcna,
Illinois, have established an Agency for the
prosecution Of all claims growing out of the
late war with Mexico, the nature Of which is
as follows:
in Treasury Scrip. Every soldier who has been
enlisted IN the service, and has been houorably
discharged, is entitled TO either tho land or
scrip.
,. For three months extra pay. The act OF
Congress of July 10. 1913, grants three months
extra pay to the officers and soldiers who have
served in the war with Mexico, and to the heirs
Of such as have died or been killed in the scr.
vice; first, to the widow; second, to the chill.
drcn third, to the parents and fourth, to the
brothers and sisters All who have received
Land Warrants arc entitled to the extra pay,
but they mast execute ne1D papers.
g. For arrcaragcs Of pay foe the services ol
deceased officers and sodiers due to their legal
representatives.
4. For invalid pensions, and pensions for wild
| ows and children Of volunteers. Invalid pen
ions arc granted to soldiers who arc wounded
or otherwise disabled while in the service, ane
| in the line OF their duty, whether in time o
war or peace. The first section Of the act o
Congress Of July 4, 1886, has been extended
TO the widows and children of uoluntcers wht
have been killed or have died IN the Mexican
war, so as to cntt!c them to 4 .fue gears pen
! sion.
S. For subsistence, clothing, or transporta
ton, furnished for the use of the volunteers in
the Mexican before being mustered into
the service of the United States.
6. For horses and other property lost or de
stroycd in the Military Service Of the United
States during the war with Mexico.
I. For mileage due to soldiers who were dis
charged before reaching the place at which
they were enlisted.
Mcssrs. II. &, w. have formed u connection
with FERDINAND w. RlsevE, Esq, Of Washing
ton, d. G., and ali business entrusted to then
will be attended to with prompltude and fdcl
ity. They have all the various forms and in
structions approved and issued by the Depa TT
ments of the Government.
Office in Pech's Building, near the Levcc
Galema, Illinois. august, l649. 5l-3n
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
POETRY
WHAT rs LIFE?

The day grows pcnsivc at its close.
And wears sober grey,
And on its face the longuor shows
OF Autumn's yellow ray.
Soon night will spread his sable ru'!,
Tho day is dying fast,
How ghost like are the sha dows tall,
That on the ground arc cast!
Like Pilgrims to the shade Of night,
Tho shades arc hast ming on.
To where the brightest grows the light,
When day begins to dawn;
A deeper, softer sadness shows,
In gentle evening dew;
And night o'cr cv'ry featurc throws
A sad and sombre hue.
And now the sound Of streams and floods
Becomes a hollow moan;
The rushing Of the trees and woods,
Hath now u wailing tone; ..
And pIantive through the air is heard,
The night.hawk's piping call;
There's not Il leaf by zephyr stirred,
But hath dying fall
An emblem Of our life below,
In every passing day;
More thoughtful Of its end VIC grow,
When VIC are growing grey.
Like pilgrim shadows to the shades,
We soon shall hence be gone;
But when ife's day the soonest fades,
A brighter day will dawn.
The darkness Of the silent tomb,
To which we are consigned,
Will cast a sad and sombrc gloom,
Der those we leave behind;
And tears will 1hCn T. odnw Ic cbcol-
And fall upon our bier;
And sad will be the words they speak,
10 friends who loved US here.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24

FIGnT BErwEEn FROG AND RAT
A desperate encounter took place between
frog and rat, at brook near the sluugh-
ter house of Mr.. Uriah Wiggin, in Dover.
N. H., last week. 1t appears that r t
came down to the brook to drink, and dscov =
ering frog, 'Nith force and arms' made
an attack upon him, by making firm grasp
with his teeth: no sooner did the rat make
his hold, than the frog plunged mo tie wa
ter, dragging his antagonist with him,
where he remained until the rat was compel
led to let 60, and made for the dry land,
closely pursued by the frog. AS soon as he
frog appeared above water, he was again at
tackled by the rat, and second time tho
latter became the subject for cold water ba.
thing. This feat was several times perfor
med, until the rat, from exhaustion and
drowning fell prey to his antagonist. After
the frog became fully assured that his antg-
onst was dead, he seated himself upon his
dead carcass, with all the complaisance inns
aginable, where he remained for nearly. ha If
au hour, cxuiting,-as it were, over his hard
won victory. Several persons were present
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
WAR ON ADOPTEDCITIZE,Ns

We have embraced several occasions.
which we thought favorable ones, to show
the strong sympathy that exist between the
Federal. Wing party, and Nativism; and
we are pleased to learn. rs we do from the
following communi cation, that the positions
which we have taken on this subject arc so
strong, that many ofour adopted citizens
have been led to examine the ground they
occupy, when acting with the" Whigs;"
and that they have, consequently, determi n.
ed no m ore to sustain those who virtually
exclude the entire body of emigrants from
Europe from The privileges Of citizenship.
They begin to see that the old Federal spir-
it is not yet extinct and that, while they
would be used as " hewers ofwood and
drawers of water'' for the ssgcnt!emen, :"
who ought to have permanent share in
the government" they would be deprive d
Of, all privileges, excepting, perhaps, those
ota right to life and property, Let nat H.
ism obtain the accndency, however, and
even these, would be ncld ny an uncertain
tenure. We with pleasure insert the fol-
lowing communication, from one whom we
have heretofore known as a supporter of the
" Whig'' party:
For the Morning Post.
IN 'iIDi oN'~1i ou' PuPSA W InlS NO1-
ming you have an article showing the posi-
ton of the Wing and Native parties; and
warning adopted citizens Of their desi gne.
l have been watching their movements fer
some time; and find your statement fully
warrcnted by the conduct Of theee parties
1t is well known that the Natives met at
Philadelphia, in National Convention, and
nominated General Taylor for President,
and passcdsthe rankest kind of resolutions;
and declared that the twenty one years pro-
baton was but the stepping stone to birth
right qualifications for citizenship. 1t is al
SO we'll known that the Wings met at Phil
adelphia, in June last, in National Conven.
ton, ana Ito use the Language OF a Native)
concurrcd in the nomination.; and Of course
corcurrcd in the resolutions passed by them
They took the candidate brought forward by
the Natives, without a why or u wherefore.
And we also find them rallying on one man
for Governor, Now, Mr.. Editor, have
been with the Wing party since have been
old enough to vote, up to this time; and
still believe in many of the principles they
have heretofore contended for; but as | con
slider the putting down of Nativism para
mount to every thing else and cannot &gain
vote with them, until their press and public
speakers come out openly and denounce Ma
tivsm, and assure you, Mr.. Editor, that
know many of the same opinion with my
self. | sha Il therefore, at the ensuing cleo
ton vote for LoNGsTRETn ind BLAcK.
AN ADOPTED CITIZEN
Pittsburgh, Sept. 25, 1913.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
lDL3MT'u'A11 SUR G}4sIs2W {
DIR. D. 3. LEE.

WTOULD respectfully return his sincere
w thanks to the citizens OF Dubuque md
vicinity, for the liberal patronage he has re-
ccived during tic last year and half, and hopct
by strict attention to business, to merit con
tnuance Of the same. He is confident that all
operations upon the Teeth and Gums, will be
performed in Il manner that cannot fail to
please He will keep constantly on hand a
good assortment Of TOOTH POWDERS.
Tooth Brushes, and Tinctures for diseased
Cams. .....a H .
U-Chargcs low, and terms easy.
OFFICE ut his residence, on Locust street
fvc doors north of the Methodist Church
where he may be found ut all times il.
June 7th 1S4S 4Otr
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24

FORTUNATE TH1NGs.-Fortunate is the
man that has two sweethearts- for, if one
won't have him, another will. &.ss
Fortunate is the man that has hot pea
soup on windy day, as it will save him
the trouble Of cooling it with his own
breath. ag8Eu@4 or eF@a egl@ " &at a&'
. Fortunate is the duck which gets under
bridge during a rain storm, as she will
not wet her feathers. '"E'y2 .go.@5Gg :}o
nj Fortunate is the old gentleman who has
handsome daughter. All the young men
will trade at his shop. .nG .aa: .agEla3
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
GEN. TAYLOR AT SCHOOL.

The following amusing announcement
appears in the New York Mirror, pa
per devoted to Gen. Taylor:
"The undersigned has it from the very
best authority, from medical gentleman
very closely connected, with one Of Gen.
Taylor's Aids-de- Camp, that the old gem
eraL is constantly engaged in the study
Of political economy, as suited to the Pc
culiar position Of the United States.n 13s
There is enough of the ludicrous in this
idea Of Gen. Taylor's "going to school,"
at his advanced age, to provoke a smile
from the most obstinate parlizan. It. re-
minds us strongly Of those s:schools for
adults" which were once established in
England for the education Of persons who
had unfortunately grown gray in igno-
rance, and which are so well taken offs;iiil
the inn1itable sketches Of Thomas HOOD
"lt seems too whimsical" says Hood, ssto
contemplate fathers and venerable grand
fathers, emulating the infant generation,
and seeking for instruction in the rudi-
ments. My imagination refuses to pic
ture the hoary abecedarian. ..,......
''With satchcl on his back, and shining morn
ing face; 5"t
Creep ing like snail, unwilling TO school,"
This picture, Notwithstanding, is real
lied in the present educational position Of
Gen. Zachary Taylor. We have it from
his best friends, that he has been sent to
school in politics, that he is now prosecut-
ing studies, with which any candidate for
the Presidency should be conversant from
his youth.
The dullcst mind can fancy Gen. Fay
lor trembling before his political peda-
gogue, lisping his first lessons with the
timidity Of childhood, and growing more
and more confident as truth beams into
his bcclouded intellect There sits Bliss,
with upIifted fcrule, catechising the cold
Gcneral'' into the whig creed. ~
Gen. Taylor, what is Tariff? .as
Gcn.-Don't know Bliss. ....s
Well, my dear General, the Tariff is
hard to define, and we must postpone it
until you are further advanced. '"
What is bank? #
A place where they keep money.
Bliss,-Right. You may 60 out and
play for fifteen minutes, and will for
ward a certificate Of scholarship to Gov
Morchcad.
The "Old Gencral' accordingly goes
out and Major Bliss prepares the follow
ing:
DEAR SlR,-The old General is almost
precocious. lie told me today, without
stammering or hcsitaiing, what Bank
was. If he progress at this rate. he will
+ be fit to take the Presidency in less than
a month. Tomorrow will endeavor to
impress his mind with the idea of Ia
riff, He has shrinking dread of tho
word "Sub-Treasury," which is rather
, suspicious for our purposes.
Yours, &c.
But, to contemplate this matter in a Sc
rious light, what would have been the in
dignaiion Of tina: party, if a loco(oco had
even insinuated want OF qualification in
Henry Clay. And yet the same party
loudly exults over the humiliating fact
that their candidate is now engaged in at
tanning the rudiments Of knowledge,
which he should have possessed, in the
highest degree, before presumng to offer
himself for the Presidency Baltimore
National Democrat.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
LAND WARRANTS FOR SALE.

TNHE undersigned being engaged in the
IL Land Business. have on hand, at present
and will continue to keep land Warrants for
sale for cash at the lowest rates They are al.
SO prepared to locate upon time upon the most
reasonable terms They will enter lands for
persons residing at a distance, the applicants
forwarding the money, and will attend to 10.
eating Warrants for,the Soldier and others hav-
ing them. In short they are prepared to do a
General Land Agency business. and by strict
attention to business hope to merit a share of
tue public patronage 8 aasE ,@E
|asf @Gj s 81 LOWELL g. WILSON,
M Land Agents
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24

FEEDING THE ANlMALs!-A nice Young
man scraped acquaintance with a noble
Polar Bear in Van Amburg g. Cos. Mena-
gerie this afternoon, and commenced trea-
ting his shaggy white friend with choice
candy. He liked sweet bits, but his friends
fingers better, for he soon snapped off his
right fore finger at the stjoint smooth as
a knife could cut it, and then munched the
morsel with the gusto of an epicure.
75 .sa.. .f.aa.a. [CIeveland Herald.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24

Judge BRYANT, lately appointed to the
Supreme Court of Oregon, publishes card
in the Rockville Sentinel, in which he states
that he expects to leave for his destination
about the 10th Of November. He will en-
bark at Norfolk for Chagres- cross the 18TH
mus and meet mail steamer which will
take him upto Oregon. His family, under
the care Of BROTHER will leave St. Joseph
Mo, about the first Of May next.-St. Loui.
Republican.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24

AN lNFERENcE.-A country editor, in
speaking ola steamboat says-s'She had
twelve berths in her ladies' cabin,' ooh,
life of me-" exclaimed an old laday, on read :
ing it, "What squaling there must have
I been.''
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
A VOICE FROM THE HERMITAGE

A VOICE FROM THE HERMITAGE.
81 say, again, fellow citizens, remember
the fate Of ancient Rome. and vote for no
candidate 'cho eoW not tell you aciAh The .tarnk-
ness Of an independent freeman, The princi-
pes upon echich, if elecled, he will adminis-
Ter your government.
"That man deserves to be slave who
would vote for a MUM CANDIDATE where his
liberties arc at stake" -Extract from let
ter Of Andrew Jackson.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24

An cd lady said her husband was
very fond Of peaches, and that was his
only fault. HFault, madam y said ore
allow can you call tina: a fault r. ooh
there are different ways Of eating them:
my husband prefers them in tho form 9;
brandy." 5m & tsa III .agfaea var
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
DENTAL, SURGERY

nR. !. B. BRANCH, (Galena, I'D would
Dannouncc to his friends and patrons in Du-
,uque, that he has removed his Office to the
ront roomsin the new building corner Of Main
and Hill streets, over the ST, Louis store, an d
cross corner from the America House. '9
Those whovisitGalena, for dentalopcration
are respectfully invited to give him u CALL
Examination made and advice given cheerful
Y and gratuitously. -. ap4n3O
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24

A PERTINENT QUEsT1oN.-A lady was en-
gagged in domestic affairs, when some one
rang the street door bell, and the Catholic
servant girl was bid to say her mistress was
not at home. She answered eyes, ma an,
and when confess to the priest, shall say
that it was your sin or mine %
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
SADDLE, HARNESS, AND TRUNK
M A liza (NtI,ARX

MLARTlNGALEs' Trunks, VALlsEs, CARPET BAGS,
and all articles in their line-which they will
sell LOW for CASH, as low as can be ''pur-
chased in The West.'' ...@s.5 .-..7 .
We pledge ourselves, that for durability
and neatness, our workmanship SHALL NOT be
excel.ed by any. The stock Shall also be of
the best quality. "9~@.@ @"r
q NIB. Carriages trimmed with neatncss and
despatch. Repairing done on short notice.
Terms low.
D7shop at the sign of the "Big Collar,"a
few doors above the NAPLES House, Main ST.,
Duauqua, Iowa. l.. D. RANDALL& Co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
DOCTORS SPRAGUi g. lIORR.

DOCTORS SPHAGUE g. lIORR.
VII AVING formed copartncrship and per.
Il Il maent!y located in Dubuque, respectful
tender their professional services to the in
rohitants of the city and surrounding country.
They are prepared to practice medicine and
.Irgtry in general; and will treat OH the most
approved principles, delormities of the FEET
LIPS, EYES, &c, requiring surg cal aid.
Special attention will be devoted to diseases
of women and children, and TO chronic atIcc-
tons generally.
~I57Otcc on Main street, 2 doors north Of
the Post Office. Residence on Locust street,
one door north Of tho Methodist Church.
nS4 JOSEPH SPRAGUE.
ASA HORR
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
Fire, .NariAe, and Life Insurance.
CAMDEN INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY.

-...- OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY. .-..t
CAPITAL, ,00O-CHARrERED IN 1882
T.. 49,. R. w. OGDEN, Prest j,
w. L. BULKLEY, Secretary:
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 cargocs, on the lakes, rivers
and canals, and on the hulls of steam boats in
the Upper Mississippi trade. III -"-
~. ..ua4,E IL M. M. HAYDEN, Agent
Enquire ut the store Of Frank Smith & Co.
Main street, Dubuque. n2tf
IN addition to their present exten sive st ock
Il Of Hardware, &c., the undersigned ha We
Just received, s @Et2 10 z4Cs #a
g 20 tons assorted Iron an ST. ..r.. a{
3 do do Plow Steel .
l ton Iron Plow Slabs and Moulds
'. do Cast Steel, assorted
We 4 S tons Castings do ni
.s5G w.. 4u Wagon Boxes ......
sM .r.l.-,3 III, Buggy do ...t.
$50 kegs Boston Nails
IS do Brads 81, .'"~1
ts.z .912 doz Spades and Shovcls y@s
ed yaaf Long-handled do .a1 .fu ~
5..d s., Scoop 'as -.F.g. do aesffrss.-.. .
Hay and manure Forks, which will
be sold low by EMERSON & SHIELDS.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
DAVID JONES.

ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
A Walls himself Of this opportunity to ten
~ 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
to merit proportionatc share ofthc patronage
Of his fellow citizens.
(eeFSash and Blinds made to order.
Sept 7. n52 If. DAVID JONES'.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
DIR GOODS.
r. L. GILLESPIE,

Neat door 10 Emerson, Shields &, Co.,
Dubuque, Iowa.
I IMPORTER and dealer in Drugs, Medi-
4 cincs, Paints, Oils, Dye-stuffs Window
Glass. Glassware, Spices, Brushes, Per
fumery. Faucy articles, &C., also Books
Pupcr, Quills, Steel Pens, Black sand Wa.
fers, Irvine, Sealing Wax, Back and Red
Il ks, &c.
The subscriber is now opening the largest
stock Of the above goods cvcer brought tc
this place. The goods have all been pur,
chased in the Eastern oities, for cash, and
they will be sold very low. Physicians and
country merchants in want of good and fresl
Goods, are invited to call and examine my
stock and prices, E. +. G..
Dubuque. Oct. 9th, le47-v7n7-tf
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24
G.. ID. SULLIVAN q co.
lVATCHM AND JEWELLERS

G. d. SULLIVAN q co.
WATCHMAKERS AND EWELLERS,
Successors to Jacard q Co.
No. AZ, Main street, st. Louis, Mo.
" EEP constantly on hand large as
IN sortmcnt Of GOLD AND SILVER WATCH
ELS FRENCH and YANKEE CLOCKS, GOLD PEN
clLs, 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
Il Clocks carefully repaired and warranted
to keep time.
Sept. 18th, 1S45.-(no. I.)v
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-24

SNOW STORM prevailed throug hout
the northern part Of this Stats, New Eng
land and the Canadas, on the night of Fri.
day. 22d inst.-~Ne,o York Wcchiy Sun.