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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
TUE way TO TIRE GOLD REGION.

1t may perhaps not be amiss at this
time to give a short synopsis Of the route
from Andrew to Traders Point, or Coun-
Gil Bluffs, on the Missouri, the nearest
and best route to the land Of gold. The
following road through this State is the
one that all emigrants from northern Till.
nois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan
should take in order to, secure good stop
ping places, ferries, and plenty Of timber.
and all other necessary requisites for the;
emigrants or their teams; the distance
will be found very nearly correct. From
Andrew to Maquoketa seven miles, cross
the Maquoketa on bridses; thence to the
Wapsipinicon river, th.o' South Grove,
twenty miles; thence to Upton Cedar
county, sixteen miles; thence TO Wash
ington ferry: Oh Cedar river, ten miles;
thence to Iowa City, fifteen'miles. Here
company is formed, of which A. II.
Palmer, former editor Of the Iowa Capt.
tai Reporter is the corresponding Secre-
tary. From the city cross Iowa river at
the ferry; thence to Sigourney in Keo-
kuk county, fifty miles, crossing English
river at WATSON 4. Waters mill; the
country is thinly settled; thence to Ed
dyviIle, on the Des Moines river, cross
ing the two forks Of Skunk river at the
bridges. From Eddyville twenty Ave,
miles to Abba, Monroe county, some set-
tiers thence TO Charlton Point, the centre
Of Lucas county; here the large Mormon
trail intersects the Eddyville road. This
is one Of the best roads in the State, twen-
! ty miles west Of Charlton Point; here.
there are few settles. Thence to Pts
gah a Mormon town. Thence to Ira
der's point, on the Missouri river; here
are four or five stores on the opposite
side Of the river and an Indian agency.
This route has the advantage over the
old ones in being some three hundred
miles nearer, better timber, water, and
every way adapted to the wants and wish
es Of the mover. A glance a, the map
will show this to be due west course
from Chicago. directly east Of the South
Pass. There is company formed at
this place consisting now Of forty mem
bers, exclusive Of women and children,
who propose to start from here on or H.
bout the first Of April next, and rendez-
vous at Traders Point on The Missouri
river on the fifth Of May. This compa-
ny is composed Of some Of our best citi-
zens; all are active energetic men, many
Of them possessed Of a good share Of this
worlds riches, in fact they are the right
kind Of boys, and we regret very much
to part with them, bu, if they must leave
US we can but admire their enterprising
spirit and their determination TO visit the
land from which it is supposed the i'm
mense masses Of gold found in the Halls
Of the Montezumas by Cor,cs was taken.
The above description Of the route to
Council Bluffs is from, reliable source.
1t may be depended upon by the emf
grant; next week we will give descrip-
ton Of the route from Traders Point to
California from the same pen.
For any further information address
post paid Messrs. Lovel g. Samuels, Du.
buque, A. w. Blair, ESQ.,, Fort Des
Moines, w. S. Townsend, Chart Point,
or John Brophy, Andrew.
Jackson &c. Democrat.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
To the Editor of the Union:

SIR: enclose you a copy (taken
from Frost's life Of Jackson)or clause in
the last will and testament Of General
Andrew Jackson. As during the pas,
year we have wound up the war with
Mexico. and not having noticed in the
public prints any indication of any pre-.
liminary steps being taken to carry out
the patriotic intentions of the old hero,
and this being the 8ih Of Januray, the
anniversary of the great battle Of New
Orleans, have thought it suitable time
to cal! your attention to this Natter
You will, if your think proper, publish
the extract, or otherwise dispose of it.
gs Yonrs, &C., r z.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, l849.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
DAVID JONES,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER.

ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
4 Walls himself Of this opportunity to ten
~ der his thanks to the citizens of Dubuque
for tho liberal patronage bestowed upon him.
since his residence among them and humbly
hopes by prompt attention to his business, still
to merit Il proportionatc share ofthe patronage
Of his fellow citizens.
OTSash and Blinds made to order.
Sept 7. n52 tt. DAVID JONES.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
From the Model American Courier.
W INTER. 49,
Z, BY OLIVIA H. JAMES.


Chill, dreary Winter! Thou at length hast CONC
To hide the Autumn garb, that wraps the earth
Beneath thy snowy yesture. studded DER: 81
With radiant gems Of ice. Thou'st given the
A deeper tint, and from thee hath the ray,
Breaking o 'er the hills and mountains rob'd in
81 white, 2's'1 ~''' ' '
It's glance Of flume tits dazzling spendor caught
Thou hast circlet of mock diamonds cast
Around the torrent g brow, and stifled his voice,
That pour DER beetling cliffs its clarion tones,
And down the steep his rainbow banner flung.
Glad in his cleaning mail, with daring bound,
Twas late he burst from the green pine trees'
shade, .---- ,.,.,... ...-...-
And the tall frs that girt him in his dash
From the o'erhanging rock; and now in state
They guard him, chained upon his icy throne.
Thy spanglcd sky at night is beautiful,
Nor can the c, ening heaven OF GUNNER boast,
The mantIing crimson on thy glorious west,
Or flashing splcndors Of thy arctral light,
Der the deep blue in silv'ry flood that streams,
And is this beauty like the roscate hue,
That fingers on the icy cheek of death!
And doth no warm, inspiring ray, of life ~.
Dwell 'mid thy wreatls Of snew, thy glit:ering
.U.G gems, 20 ....* as ~ .-i-
Thy fairy frost work, wove in thousand forms?
No mother cherishes her darling child
More faithfully than thou the tender plant;
Shielding it safely meath thy snowy robe,
IT'LL Spring sha II raise it fresh above the earth
Fen now, bright clust'ring round our drea ry
path, 49,
The primrose breathes upon the wintry air.
Winter, thou tellest to the feeling heart
OF that dear season Of our years, when life
And car,n,,;1; ;;cvs shall fail; then may thou be
Like that enduring flower. some fadeless hope
To cheer our pathway thro' the vale Of a9S'h
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
MEDICAL NOTICE.

DOCTOR C.. KOEPFLE,
JCFRESPECTFULLYt tenders his profession
al services to the citizens Of Dubuque, and vi
entity. He may be found at all times, when
not professionally engaged, at hisof1ico, on the
corner OF Fourth and Locust streets.
Dubuque, Nov. 4th. 1916. Str
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

lion:
The press cannot in any case be SUBJ
mit!ed to censorship. Education will be
under the surveillance of the Stale All
citizens are equally admissible to every
public employ without other motive Of
preference than merit Nobility is for
ever abolished, and all distinction of birth
class or caste. Each shall contribute to
the taxes in proportion to his fortune and
means. The number Of representatives
to compose the National Assembly is to be
700--elec,ed under very nearly the same
conditions as the charter sought in Eng
land. No member Of the Assembly can,
during its sitting, be named or promoted
to paid public office. The election is
to be triennial. ....s..f. s.+
The President Of the Republic must be
q native Of France, aged thirty, at least,
and who shall never have lost his quail
fcations Of citizenship. He is elected for
four years, and can only be re eligible az
ter an interval Of four years. Ii any
candidate for the Presidency has no. OBJ
tanned more than one-half the suffrnges,
and at least two millions Of votes, or If
the conditions (as to birth, citizenship,
&c be not fulfilled, 1.-The National Assem-
bly, shall elect the President, by an abso-
Lutte majority and secret scrutiny, from
among the five eligible candidates who
have obtained the greatest number Of
votes. 81. 49,.
The President shall: dispose Of the arm
ed force, without power ever to take the
command in person. He shall see to the
defence Of the State, but cannot under
take any war without the consent Of the
National Assembly. His salary is fixed
at 6OO,OUO francs per annum. He has
the power to name and revoke his minis-
tiers, diplomatic agents, naval and militia
ny commanders, the governors Of colonies
and other functionarics Of a superior or
Ger.
The Vice President shall be named by
the National Assembly, and cannot be
chosen from the kindred Of the Presidents
TO the3sixth degree Of relationship. Both
criminal and political delinquencies, and
offences committed by the press shall b
tried by jury. Every Frenchman shall
be liable 10 military service, and can BE-
liberated only according 70 the provisions
Of the law Of recruit. The territory of
Algiers Is declared French territory, md
will be governed by particular laws I'LL
. special law shall placs il under lhs gov
eminent q the constitution now proclaim
cd. 'ssssls2s E 'asss8 sssa 7ss.ss sss
q Il addition 70 these, tlus psnally sof
death for political offences v aholia
Slavery cannos exist on repch IN. "a
each form 81 rsligious failh shall yScaixye
equal RlQieciiQn from re sl0l6, e. "a s's..,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

The PopE.-The N. Y. Tribune has ar
Italian correspondent, who writes as fol
lows:
The Pope remains at Gaeta, the CUES,
Of the King Of Naples. He has issued a
proclamation declaring that he was con
strained to separate himself from his chill
dren and subjects, by the violence exer.
cised toward himself, and threatened a.
gainst others. One Of the most grave
causes Of the step was the necessity Of
preserving an entire liberty in the exer-
else ofthe supreme authority of the Holy
See; in fact, says the proclamation, the
Catholic world might with reason have
supposedthat under the circumstances the
free exercise Of the spiritual power was
subject 10 hindrance. "Il'' it continues
"this violence is the cause ofgreat sorrow
to us, that sorrow increases beyond mea.
sure when we think Of the stain ofingra-
titude contracted by class Of men, per-
verse in the face Of Europe ana Of the
world"
His Holiness then goes on to protest
solemnly against this violence, and to de.
clare null and illegal all the acts v hich
have followed it at Rome. He then names
temporary commission Of COVE eminent,
consisting of Cardinal Castracane, Rob.
erts Roberti, Prince Royiano, Prince Bar
berini, Marquis RevilacquaS1e Bologna,
Marquis Ricci dc Macerata and Gene raj
Zucchi. a9is '{as sk
When this document reached Rome,
the Assembly was Immediately summon.
cd 70 consider il. They declared il 10 b
OF no effect, q u scas not oounsersignsd b
any constitutional minister.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

The cost Of the New York and Erie Rail
road, already finished from Piermont t,
Binghamptou, has been O.OOO, 900, o
$500 per mile. The average cos: of the
railway from Boston to Albany has been S6t
600 per mile; and yet both fthese railroad.
are expected to pay good interest on thi,
gigantic outlay.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
Tremendous Excitement!

| Il IuTFC tJNOCEN q I1VZ UONS;
All Of which we ar, prepared TO sell lit
tie lower than any other House in the city.
Those wishing to purchase goods, are invited
to call and examine our stock and prices.
From the many advantages VIC possess, we
are satisfied that we can prove the fact to the
satisfa ction of any man that will give US a
call. Our motto is-BRGNG THE TIN AND
WE WILL INsUREA TRADE. July IS, lS46
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
Musical Instruments !!

4 supply of choice Instruments, consisting
~ of Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Claroncts,
Violincellos, Accordons, Bows. Bow-hair,
reeds, Strings, just received and for sale at the
Dubuque Bookstore.
aug25 ..... K. SPAULDlNG.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

GTONEWARE-200O gall. Stoneware, for
- sale by .,..' E. g. S.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
LATE FROM CALIFORNIA--MORl
GOLD-ANARCHY.

ucol. GEoRoE CaocHAs. Inspector General
|of tho Army Of tho U. s., diod Of cholera, 1T
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THE Coal Trade the ColIeriss aud the Fossil Fuel
ofGreat Britain, history and description, VOL, octa
vo. London.
Dunn Ginning engineer) the Winning and Working OF
Coieries Ventilation, Statistics of nc, vol London,
i6Is plans and engravngs.
Dunn the Coal Trade OF the North of England and o.
Be- ium VOL London.
Budse's Practical Miners Guide, vol, London
Fenwcks Subterraneons Surveying, l vol London.
Jacob the Precious Metals, vols, London.
Ths of the Biowpipe in Minerals, Ores, Furnace
Prodnc &c, by Professor Paitner Assay at the
Royal Freyberg Smelling Works translated from the Ger
man. by Mushpratt of the Giessen Laboratories with
preface, by Prof Lebg. VOL, London.
MitchePs Manual of Practical Assaying vol. London
Haskelps Engineers Guide in Boring, vols, London.
Sinm's Practical Tunneing l vol quarto, London.
Lethart, on Mineral Veins, vol London
A Prefix to Davey's Copper Ore Tables VOL London.
Rockies Geology rs Science vol. Loudon
Chapman's Practical Mneralogy, vol London
Tables of Eahwork and Excavations, by Kelley. Bash
fonh McNelI, and others.
Traite de pE1ploitaon des Mines par M Oh. Combes
ngenieu Chef des Mines vols. and atlas Paris lSi
Cour. e Service des OFFICERS d'Arere dams lie For
ges APPROVE par Mnsre de la Guere, vol and atlas
Paris, 1876
Just i'm ported from Europe by f. TAYLOR.
On hand other works, English and American, on the
same class of subjects. Feb Is.
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General Agency at Washington.


INHIRTY-THREEy years experience as clerk in one or
the principal accounting offices of the Treasury (3d
Auditors has qualified the subscriber undertake gen
era agency business the seat OF the federal
and the of any business with the public depart
ment, before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
reaus knowledge of the laws, and the principles esab
lshed by decisions the executive departments relation
almost subject connected with public accounts and
transactions, with which he has become familiar from long
in the public service, affords him advantages and
facilities which, Perhaps few others possess His attention
acte embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual Sates whether for lands money
pensions of all kinds Communication for half and boun
ties claims growing out of contracts with the United
lands Of duties remission OF fines or forlures
under the other laws the prosecution of claims
arising of transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board of commissioners
hereafter be formed the sale purchase of real
estate and generally the transaction oil and every
description OF business In which the services OF
may be required.
The subscriber is extensively known in the city of Wash
ing, the civil officers OF the government, many officers
both of the army and navy well as to members of Con-
to whom general reference is made The following
gentlemen selected whom, if necessary, particular
reference is requested, to wit:
JAMES w McCuLLoH, First Comptroller ofthe Treasury
ALBION X. PARIS, Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor of the Treasury
Gen. THOMAS s. JEsUP Quart. Master General U. s. A.
Gen. GEORGE GIBSON Commissary Gene ru OF Subsistence
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adjuant General.
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster General.
Col JOSEPH G. ToTrEN Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN j. ALERT, Chief of Typographical Engineers
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank.
JAMES THOMPSON esq, Chief Clerk Third AUDITORS Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office I4th street, opposite N Z. corner Fullers Hotel
June bly,
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Agency for Claims at Washington.
CHARLES DE SEI.DIN(s Not,rv Public Conv


" and General Agent, No III, Todds Buildings, Pennsyl
vana avenue, Washington, d. c. offers his services for
prosecution OF claims before Congress any OF the
tive departments before any boar of commissioners TIA,
may be appointed for the adjustment of spoatons,
collecting private claims and procuring pensions,
whether revolution any other servce bounty ands foI
duties those arising under contracts, treaties
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid the settlement OF accounts
disbursing officers who may find 1t inconvenen give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared furnish egazed copies OF any document other
paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid will receive immediate
tcnton.
He has the honor refer to tho Navy Department
the several bureaus connected with compocrs and
ditos offices of the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and in the navy and also Dr. John Ho
MANS Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev.
SePtimus Tusn, chaplain OF the Senate, Washington Hon.
Henry H. Ellsworth, Fayete, Indiana; Thomas NJ Bount,
ESQ., Pensacola Florida; Hon G. b Penrose, Lancaster,
Pa; Judge L. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM Ag-
new, esq, New York; Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore, Md;
Il b. Reardon, esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodrdge,
New Haven, Conn; M Judson esq, New Orleans; Hon.
A. H. Foster. Nashville. Tenn MAY l6--lv
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EvLEGANT, Free, and Rapid Writing easily and
- specially steaaned.Auivul and rstvvn of Mr. BRIS-
TOW. Finishing Whiting Master, in Washington alter an
absence OF twenty years for the three he "a been
teaching with the most eminent Baltimore and
the marked appreciation OF the public press MIR b ba.
reopened his Academy for the admission of pupis nj
ali ages. day and evening Rooms Concert Hall build
ings, Pennsylvania avenue, west of Browns Hotel
Mr. BRsrow Ia announcing his arrival most rel pectful-
ly informs the Ladder and Gentlemen OF this civ and
Georgetown. that he intends to make only limited stay
practise his unering proofs OF Graduating bad writing
He therefore politely invites those who wish secure hi,
instruction TO apply soon
Superior and Perfect System Of Writing
guara~tied 70 be taught Old and Young in full and
complete Of lessons, matter how legibe OF
cranpod the writing il. (See specimens at the door,
To Ladies' Mr. Bristow mparB neat, handsome, grace
full and fashionable running hand Extraordinarily deli
cafe. t- 'iA ,rtalQ .1il~ D E4't .lli
The Gentlemen acquire bold and manly, free, exped
noas' decided, and practical mercantile hand. -
Nt 80 IN oNx UOURae LEAs0Ns! Z
The extensive patronage Mr. Bstow has been hor,osed
with or twenty years past in all the great Atlantic citie
OF the United States and Canada also Europe Mcx
CO. and South America will. he uusss be alike extended
10 him on his present vsit to Washington elt 4
dr Is. can be seen from to l in the morning and to
In the evening
visers Washington take course in q few days
heb I&-dlin
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Washington City, January 6, lSA9.
Jan 7-dtMarch6


Notice Creditors Of the late Republic OF Texas.
Texas to provide for ming the debt of the
republic of Texas" approved 10th March, 1885, notice
hereby given all persons having claims demands for
money against the late republic of Texas present the
to the auditor and comptroller OF public accounts
before the second Monday November lS49, they
will be postponed
The provisions of the aforesaid uct require the auditor
and comptroller jointly receipt under their seals of Of
fee, for all claims presented, setting forth the par vnue
thereof the time the accrued, the date and
thereof distinguishing between the different classes Of
claims in the following First, the audited or
ceained claims such stock bonds treasury notes. mill
ary scrip, any other audited ascerained claim Sec
ond, all claims with sufficient evidences and vouchers to
authorize them audit under the late republic of Texas
vouchers. ~
And it is further made the duty of the auditor and comp
oler jointly report the legislature, for final adjust
ment, the whole amount and character of the public debt
asceraned according the provisions OF the said The
classification and rate OF payment recommended by them
be subject to the revision amendment, and ratification
of the legislature JOHN M. SWlSHER, Auditor
JAMES B. SHAW, Comptroller
Austin, Texas, May Is, lSiS. June l6 w6m
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sPRING GOODS.

NEW SPRING GOODs.--The subscribers now in
receipt OF the following and elegant goods which
have been selected from the latest mpoatons oil fhlade
pha thus early in consequence of the antc demand
for the approaching balls those who an
pate leaving the city thereafter In materials for
ball dresses We name o.r.
Embroidered labrador, entirely and beautiful
High colored plain hermann
Embroidered silk tissues and grenadines
Light changeable gace silks
Rich changeable gros do afnques
Pink. blue, and white gace silks .t-
Do do do Italian grapes
Changeable striped and plaid grenadines
Pink, blue, and cherry embroidered illusions
Embroidered polka muslns, all coors
Light pink and blue plain mousseilnes dc laine
Plain, pink, blue, and white bereges
Embroidered muslin robes
Colored silk illusions, plain
In silk and other dress goods we name
Changeable glace silk, every shade, very cheap
Very rich brocade silks go
Figured and striped silks, great variety
Extra rich black gro dc rhines
Do do black striped and watered silks
New styles Mousselines de laine
Do do French lawns and chintzes
Do beTeges, grenadines, NC.
In fancy articles name
rs new styles black silk visites and sacks
IS rich lace caps
rs worked collars and CHEMISTS
10 pieces new style wide sash ribands
10 splendid white Grape shaws
boxes real net mts
so dozen Bajous gloves, every shade and size
10 do white silk hose, embroidered, ribbed and
plain
Together with many other new and desirable goods, tc
which invite attention. believing our stock 10 be a.
Feb 2O-2wif PHI HoOE& co.
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Notice 20 Claiunant t..

Trucker & ADDISON, General Agents, office on 9th
street, (Coeman's Bungs,) four doors north OF Penn
sylvania avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves for the purpose OF prosecuting claims OF all kinds
before Congress- and the several departments OF the general
government.
All communications post paid) addressed to the above
shall receive prompt attention Reference Is made to the
following gentlemen;
Hon. Geo. NJ Dallas Vice President Of the United States
Hon. John Mclean, Supreme Court of the United States
Hon. Robert J. Walker, Secretary Of the Treasury.
Hon. Jno. Y. Mason, Secretary Of the Navy
Hon. X. NJ T. Hunter, United States Senate
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown, ID. g
Jno E. Addison, attorney will continue to give
personal attention business before the several
the District of Columbia, and the adjoining counties OF
Maryland and Virginia. July bly,
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February Fl, l8i9
A QUESTION OF Importance has arisen Ia
"A relation to Mexican bounty land warrants that
may be located by bona Jfde purchasers
First-Where a warrant Is forged.
Second-Whers the assignment transfer is forged.
Third.-Whcre the power OF attorney is forged
Several of this description having been presented
to the the Commissioner of the General
Land Office he informs that in his Judgment they are
null aud void and that land covered by such
remains property of the United States in which view
this department fully concurs In order, therefore, to in,
duce greater upon the part of purchasers you will
please 10 show circular all persons proposing make
locations with Mexican war bounty land warrants, and
cause copy of these instructions be posted in the
public position in your Office. As these fogees be-
eved augmentng in number, this notice is deemed
necessary the protection Of the Interests of the
ment and the people.
r. j. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury
Mar 2-4w Intel. ~ GlobeJ