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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12
MONDAY, Jun. s.

SENATE.-Alr Houston, Of Texas. Offered
resolution for the appointment of a Select
Committee on the expediency of a railroad for
military purposes, between San Francisco and
the Mississippi river.
Fir Hale presented petition against the OK
tension OF slavery into new territories, and for
the abolition Of the slave traffic wherever Com
erets has Jurisdiction. He moved its reference
to the Committee on the District, with insiruc-
Tons ~, to bring in bill to abolish slavery in the
Mr. hing Of Alabama, moved to lay the sub.
JeS' on the table. Points of order were discuss
w, and Inc yeas and nays were taken, as fol-
lows yeas 20, nays 10.
ve Mr , S1r~ln offered similar petitions, which
S Oil relating to reciprocal trade with Can.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12

90 The Governor of New Hampshire has ap-
pointed Thursday, April 8, as a day of fasting
and PRAYER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12

BOYS QuARRELs.- Two boys residing in
South Brooklyn, N. Y, got into nm alteration,
which resulted in one drawing a knife and stab.
hing the other in Eve or six places, so severely
that hc is not expected to recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12

HANDSOME CoMPLiMENT.--Som oilhe lead
ing Temperance men in Boston have presented
ex-Mayor Quincy, beautiful silver pitcher and
tray, which cost $500, as testimonial Of their
appreciation of his services for the cause Of
during his Mayoraltv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12

a SLAVES DEsrsuATtoS.--Iho Glasgow
Nlo.) ReyeiIie tells OF negro who was sold by
his master TO another man IN az adjoining ccun.
iy. When he was informed Of the sale, and 10
prevent his master from delivering him, he took
an axe, and with grca, resolution laid his len
hand upon q stick Of wood, aud with his right
attempted TO cut it of; il, however. required
him TO make three blows with The AK before his
object WAS effected. Upon being asked whelh-
er he did it Intentionally he replied, " ! did Mt
do any thing else"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12
SATURDAY, Jan. G.
The SENATE was not in session.

The SENATE was not in session.
In the HOUSE, sundry communications re-.
latng to the expenses of the War Depai tment,
including operations of the Coast Survey, were
received, and ordered to he printed
The bill 10 pay heirs of Antonio Pacheco for
a iost slave came up, and was opposed by Mr.
findings in speech Of much force and pun
een'y' placing the case on the broad ground Of
no no properly in man. The vote being taken, the
bill was declared to be passed by Ycas 9I. NAYS
3D. The true vote was tie, SO to S9.1
The bill to establish Board of Commission.
ers on Private Claims was taken up and debated
for the rest Of the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12
THURSDAY, Jan. 4.

HUI1s U9N > "HII' II
In the SENATE, petitions in favor of re-
duction Of postage and an alteration Of the tariff
were presented from New York and Pennsyl-
vania.
The vote of the other day rejecting the bill
in favor Of John p. Baldwin was rc.consdered
In the HOUSE, the Joint resolution from the
Senate, restoring the mileage OF the Messengers
Of the Electoral Colleges to 2j cts. a mile, was
debated and passed, lis to O..
The House adjourned at o'clock in respect
to the memory OF Daniel Gould, deceased, late
assistant Clerk OF the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8.


In the SENATE, Mr. Baldwin's resolution,
relating to reciprocal treaties and the Presidents
power, was passed.
The joint Resolution, providing for the adj
vance Of three months extra pay TO certain Off
GERS and soldiers who served in the late war with
Mexico. was referred to the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs
The bill providing for the settlement Of titles,
and surveying lands in the territories of Caliior
mia and New Mexico, was taken up, read, and
then informally passed over.
In the HOUSE, Mr. Giddings, of Ohio, pre-
scented petition for the Abolition of Slavery,
from certain females. Mr. Thompson OF Miss.
wished to debate its reception and reference, but
it was finally laid over.
Mr. j. r. Ingersoll, from the judiciary Com
mittce, reported a resolution authorizing the
Clerk of the House to purchase 10000 copies OF
Hickeys Constitution at 81 go each. Mr. Jones
Of Tennessee opposed the object of the resolu-
ton as extravagaut
The Committee on Territories reported bill,
agreeably to instructions, organizing q territorial
government for New Mexico, One Of the pro-
visions excludes Slavery.
report was made from the Committee TO
whom had been referred Mr. Greeleys resolution
Of inquiry for information, from the Secretary OF
the Treasury, relative TO distinctions made in
the rate of duties upon cheap wool and WOODEN
manufacturers which was taken up, and after
various attempts TO amend, was laid on the table,
by vote of So to 80.
message was received from the President,
in answer TO a resolution calling for information
in reference to contributions levied in Mexican
ports during the recent war. The resolution
called for the facts in the case, and by what au-
thority the levies were made. The message
gives the particulars and goes into an argument
in iustili alton of the same.
MIR. Tolmbs of Georgia, made some remarks
in opposition TO the or und assumed by the
Sclerl Committee.
MIR. Stanton of Tennessee, defended the
message, and spoke ut length with much warmth
and carnestness, in vindi,aIio OF the President,
aud the principles laid down in the message.
1t was ordered to be printed and referred to
a Select Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12
-Four DAYS Later from Europe.

The steamer Washington left Southampton
Dec. 20, aud arrived at New York late on Mon
day afternoon, making the passage in 10 days.
Her news is four days later, but not very i'm
portant The Washington had 60 passengers
At Liverpool, Dec. 10, Cotton continued firm.
Flour was a shilling lower. Corn dull. Pro-
visions no change.
The English Parliament had been further
prorogued till Feb. /.
Gavin Dutiys trial for treason was still under
way in Ireland. Nothing else of importance
from that country.
The Pope remained at Caeta, within the
Kingdom OF Naples.
Al Paris, Dec. IS, all was quiet. Odillon
Barrot was to be placed at the bead Of Louis
Napoleons Cabinet Gen. Cbangarner is nam
ed as Commander of the National Guards.
Hostiliiies were still progressing between Aus
tria and Hungary.
There is no news of Importance from Berlin,
Vienna or Frankfort.
The Emperor Of Russia refuses 10 recognize
the title and authority Of the Queen Of Spain.
The Cortcs was about TO assemble in Spain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12

OPINION OF a SLAvEuoLpER.-l was lately
informed by an intelligent citizen Of s.. Louis,
that In a conversation with an old gentleman in
the Northern part of Missouri, the old man said
to him; 81 own about 10000 acres Of land in
the territory that is in dispute between Iowa and
Missouri; and, If can get the line to run be.
tween these States so ms to throw my land on
the Iowa side, | am willing, to effect il, to set
free Hll my negroes (ubout so in number). and
pay $4,000 in cash {" The Old man was OF the
opinion that his land in a Free SAFE, would be
Immediately worth 1000 more than It would
be worth in a Slave State
Correspondent on National Era
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-12

An IMPORTANT RrMINIscENcE.-- Tic cor
respondent ofthe N. Y. Express copies the fol-
lowing from the National lnielligcncer Of March,
1916, and from the journal Of the llonse
House Of Representatives. Friday, March !,
1slG.-Mr Randolph ! Yjyinid, moved the
following resolution, the necessity Of which, and
the providing remedy for practice so helm
Gus aud abominable, lin making this District a
depot for the slave trade Of the neighboring
Stuics) and a medium for e,ading the laws in
force 10y collusve Gales, he impressed by yari-
ETY. Of remarks, and concluded by declaring that
il'thc business was declined by tho House, he
would undertake it himself, and ferret out Of
their holes and corners the rdidins rho carried
il on.
AMER some opposition by Mr. Wright and
support by Mr. Gol,lsborough it being named at
the suggestion Of Mr. Hopkins so as 10 refer the
subject TO select committee instead Of the
Committee on the District, the resolution passed
as follows:
"Rcsoired, That Committee be appointed
toinquirc into the existence Of an inhuman and
illegal traffic in Slaves. carried on in, and
through the District Of Columbia, and report
whether any, and what measures are necessary
for the putting a stop 10 the same"
he subject was laid on the table with tesii.
mony on the 30lh Of April, and there slept for
the balance Of the session. From the above i,
will he seen that tdhqics on this subject are not
wholly OF recent appearance or Northern birth
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.
THE undersigned, have opened an Office

TIME undersigned, have opened an Office in
IL Anamosa, Jones co., Iowa, for the trans
action of a General Land Agency business
The purchase and sale Of Land Warrants, the
purchase and sale of real estate; examining
titles; paying taxes; drawing deeds; and TAX
ing acknowledgements; making entries of
papers, and proofs of pre- cmption; and every
thing connected with General La nd agenc v
business throughout this State. They will
be prepared with about forty township plats,
Of the townships in and around Jones county,
showing the position OF the streams, timber,
nrnirie, &c. Mr.. Skinner has been long time
q q ios'uei' or 'i'0 Gtsto. md being practical
transacting. correctly and satisfactorily. anv
business IN this line, entrusted to them
UOffice in Ford's building, on Main street
Anamosa.
n20tf SKINNER g. CLARKE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
~. 81: DUBUQUE IOWA, FEBRUARY6 6, ls49 IL"
D R. DE FEN BACHE R,

OFFICE CORNER OF IOWA & 9TH SITS,
(Lately from Quincy, n.y. ..
"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 remidies are mild and eficucious, select
cd 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 Kineys, Dropsey, Rhu-
matism, Female weakness, Scrofula, Hcrpies,
Nccroses,, Breast .comp plants, Piles, falling OF
the Uterus, Cancers, general debility. Mercu-
rial Diseases. Fits in many cases, Vencrial,
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. He does
not use any calomel, he is opposed to tho
Thompsonian or steam 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 ex-
perence Persons at 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 OK
pect the Cash for all medicines sold at his Of.
ice. He could give volume Of certificates,
twill only give few: 49,. ...,,-,..-
In duty to suffering humanity I hereby Ger.
tify that my wife had bad cancer on her nose,
l applied to several Doctors but received no
benefit till applied to Dr.. Dcffebacher in Al.
ton, who cured il perfectly, Isaac MOBILES.
Jersep county, Illinois. q:
This will certify that my son was blind for
thirteen months, l had tried many remedies,
but ali to no effect n,. :hen applied to DR.. Def
fcnbachcr, in Quincy, Ill =, he cured him wc:"!
in six months time, and my son is now going
to school. II. BOYLER.
To TIE PUHLlc.-I hereby certify that
have known DR.. Dcffenbachcr for four years
as successful practitioner Of medicine and
have known many cases which had been Civ
en- UP US incurable, and he cured them. l
would recommend him to the sick wherever
he may rssid den, ? PETER m cARTR1GT. D. D.
This will certify that have known Dr..
Deffcnbacher for long time successful
practitioner Of Medicine having been severe.
ly afflicted my self, us we'll us my family and
having employed the Doctor am epared to
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 my wife was blind fol
three years, in this time applied to our bes
Doctors, but received no benefit. then a.?
piled TO Dr. Delfcnbachcr. IN Quincy, and HI
cured her that she now sees about as we'll a.
ever. WILLIAM CRITS. +
Near Mt. Pulasky, III. T..
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
NAPOLEON's INAUGURAL
uy OK, ADDRESS amf 1,.r

The following is the Address delivered
by LOUIS NAPOLEON, on the occasion of
his inauguration :5li1 10 2ln5u"o& oGl 4~n1
l''ClTIzENs AND REPuBLICANs: The suf-
frages of the nation, and the oath have
just taken, trace out for me my future
conduct. l shall follow it as a man Of
honor, and shall regard as enemies Of
my country all those who shall attempt
to change, by illegal means, what all
France has so distinctly established. Be-
tween you and me, citizens and represen-
tatives, there cannot be any real differ
ence Of opinion. Our wishes and desires
are the same. / wish like you to place
society on the true basis; TO strengthen
democratic institutions, and to alleviate
the miseries Of that generous and inteli.
gent people which has just given me such
striking proof Of its confidence. The
majority l have obtained not only pene-
trates me with gratitude, but will give to
the new government that moral force
without which there is no authority
With peace and order our country can
again improve, can cure its wounds, and
bring back the men that have been mis-
led, and CAIN, down the passions Ami
mated BY a sincere spirit Of Cancellation,
l have called around me capable and pa
| triotie men, who, despite Of diversity of
their political origin, are ready to devote
themselves with you to the application Of
the constitution, the improvement of the
laws, and the glory Of the Republic.
n"A Government coming into power
owes debt Of thanks 10 its predecessors,
when the deposite Of its authority is hand
ed over to it intact; and, in particular: |
owe it to Gen. Cavaigpac TO say, that his
conduct has been worthy Of the generosi-
ty Of his character, and that sentiment Of
duty which is the frs: quality of states
man. [Hear, hear We have, citizens
and representatives, a grand mission to
fulfill. To found the Republic is the in
terest Of aIl-and just and firm govern
ment. l;shall be animated by sincere
desire Of progress, without being reac.
tonary or European. Let US be the men
Of our country, not the men Of party :;
and with the aid Of God, we shall at least
do good, if we cannot achieve great
things"
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
SKINNER g. CLARKE.
LAND WARRANTS.

DERSONo deslrous of locating lands in tho
Il Dubuque District, will find it to their ad
vantageto call on the subscribers, where he
will be prepared at Ill times, to sell land War
rants, for the cash, or to locate lands, giving
time for the payment Of the purchase money
Office next to G. L. Nightingale's, over F.
c. & Smiths store, in Main street
The subscriber is permitted to refer to Gen
G. w. Jones, Gen. Warner Lewis and Geo. l.
Nightingale, Esq
ROBERTSON e. HOLLAND.
Dubuque, March IL, I94S-n23
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
SWRGlR Az
DR. u. r. LEE.

VK7OULD respectfully return his sincere
w thanks to the citizens Of Dubuque and
vicinity, for the liberal patronage he has re.
ceved during the last year anda haif,a nd hop cs
by strict attention to business, to merit 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 Tinctures for diseased
Gums.
gTCharges low, and terms easy.
OFFICE at his residence, on Locust street,
five doors north of the Methodist Church,
where he may be found ut all times.
June 7th lS4S. 4O.tf.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

A New LIFE PREsERvER.-We wit
messed, says the Scie nti6c Anne rican, ma
ny curious scenes in the city during this
week and last, and among the rest we
were struck with the properties of new
life preserver, invented by Messrs. Rails
ton and Phillips, the former of Washing
ton county, and the latter Of Pittsburgh,
Penn. 1t consists Of an improved dress
Of India rubber cloth, part Of which is in
flated. and in which the swimmer is en-
cased. We saw Mr.. Ralston enjoy a
rough and tumble in the East river, and
he came out, and threw off his presc rver,
and (having all clothes on) not thread
was wet. A young man by the name of
Lowell crossed from Wiliiamsburgh to
the city in it, distance of about three
miles, with steamboats, passing him every
few minutes, and when he arrived at Peck
Slip, he came out of his she'll dry, ready
Tor parade. 1t is most excellent inven-
ton, and Mr.. RaIston informs US that he
has applied for a patent.
Aperson wearing one Of these life pre-
servers can carry from fifty TO one hun
dred pounds in addition to their persons,
and float four persons in the water with.
out sinking; and can take no other posi-
ton on the water, except with the head
and shoulders entirely above the water.
The entire person, save the face, is en-
closed, enabling the wearer 10 float in an
erect, or sleep in reclining posture, or
with paddles which are attached, propel
himself a. the rate ofthree miles per hour.
His person is kept entirely dry, and the
heat Of his body is so retained that he is
warm and comfortable when floating on
the water in cold weather.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
C. ID. SULLIVAN & co.
WATCHMAKERS AND JrIvvr,1I1,pne

C. ID. SULLIVAN e. co.
WATCIIMAKERS AND rrvu11npe,
Successors to Jacard & Co.
No. AZ, Main street, St. Louis, Mo.
II EEP constantly on hand large as.
IN sortment Of GOLD AND SILVER WATCH.
Es FRENCH and YANKEE CLOCKS, GOLD PEN
cILs, 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, 1945.-(no. 1.)v
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

TVHOSE wishing to bcfurnshcd with GRAVE
l. STONES, HEAD and Foor STONES, ToMBs,
~.. MON " lNll3lSTE u.s.
Sun Diuis, Horizontal and Vertical Hca tn
stones, Sinks, &C., would do we'll to call on
the subscriber, al his work shop, on the corner
ofLocust and Second streets, as be is now pre-
pared to furnish any of the above articles ;aIso
any thing else in hisline orbusincss, with war.
ranted correctness, on short notice and most
reasonable terms either in cash or produce.
THOMAS HURLEY.
N B. The strictcst attention paid to orders
from a distance, directed to the subscriber.
Dubuque. Dec. 4th. 1s45.nl3.-tf.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

1brahim Pacha, Of Egypt is dead. lie
has left three sons, neither Of whom will
have the Vice Royalty. The new ruler
will be .Abbas Pacha, son Of Tussoor,
Pacha, Mehemet Ais second son.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

Fifty vessels, carrying over $500 pas
sengers, and shout 100 saiIors, have gone
70 California Or Chagres, since The 1T Of
December. from northern, pOris.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
DENTAL. SURGERY,

nR. I. B. BRANCH. (Galena, lll) would
ADannouncc to his friends and patrons in Du.
,uaue, that he has removed his Office to the
ir ont rooms in the new building corner ofMain
and Hill streets, over the St. Louis store, and
cross corner from the America II House.
Those who visit Galena for neutrality-suspicious.,
are respectfully invited ogivo him CALL
Examination made and advice given cheerful.
" and pratuitously. ap4n30
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

u AlSlNS, currants, prunes, almonds, nut
~ megs, cloves, pepper, ground and whole
cinnamon, ground in mats--Ginger, race
and ground alspice, whole and ground, for sale
NV N.Y. B. ]. O'HALLORAN
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

M CLASSES-Golden syrup, St. Louis ST.
lvl gar house and N. O. Molusses, lust re-
fivcd and for sale by B. J. O'HALLORAN.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06

SNUFF-M Marshall Is celebrat CT Rappccan
~ Macabec snuff, for sale by
MT B. ]. O'HALLORAN.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-06
= 1OuFS1 NC'3 y
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, l849.

Ertract from General Jackson's ,c;'z.
"The gold box presented to me by tho
corporation Of the city Of New York, the
large silver vase presented to me by the
ladies of Charleston, S. c., my native
State, with the large picture representing
the unfurling the American Banner, pre-.
sented to me by the citizens Of South Car.
DINA, when it was refused to be excepted
by the United States Senate, leave in
trust 10 my son, A. Jackson, Jr., with d.
rections that, should our happy country
not be blessed with peace--an event not
always to be expected-he will al the
close Of the war, or end Of the conflict,
present each of said articles of inestoma-
bic value to that patriot residing in the city
or State from which they were presented,
who shall be adjudged by his country
men or the ladies TO have been the most
valiant in defence Of his country and our
rights"