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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-12

WHAT CANBEDONE ON ONE ACRE OF GROUND.
The editor ofthe Maine Cultivator published,
a few days ago, his management of one acre of
ground, from which we gather the following re-
sults:-One third of an acre in corn usually pro-
duces thirty bushels ofsound corn for grinding,
besides some refuse. This quantity was suffi
cientfor family use, and for fattenng one large
or two small hogs.-From the sam eground he
obtained two or three hundred pumpkins, and
his family supply Orleans. From bed Of six
rods square, he usually obtains 90 bushels of
onions: these he had sold at ST. per bushel,
and the amount purchased his four.-Thus, from
one-third of an acre and an onion bed, he obtain
ed his breadstuffs. The rest of the ground was
appropriated to all sorts of vegetables for summer
and winter use; potatoes, beets, parsnips, cab
bage, green corn, peas, beans, cucumbers, mel
ons, squashes, &c; with fifty or sixty bushels
of bects and carrots for the food of 4 cow Then
he had also flower garden, raspberrics, currents
and gooseberries, in great variety; and few
choice apple, pear, plum, cherry, peach and
ounce trees. lfa family can be supported from
one acre of ground in Maine, the same can
be done in every State and county in the Uniou
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-12
NOTICE


rs HEREBY GIVEN, That the Dubuque Mutual Fire
provisions of act of the General Assembly of the State
of Iowa, entitled "An Act authorize general Incorpo
ratons,'' for the purpose of mutually nsrng dwelling
houses Stores Shops and other buildings house hold fur
niture, and other property of its members.
premium notes of its members, subject for
losses and expenses .'0..s ''.. "'E
Two and hafper cent the amount of the deposit
corporation signed and effected by every
Directors shall make said pay loss
and expenses.
The association its corporate existence on
the 26h day of April 1S4s which will expire the Goth
day of April 1868, but subject renewal by unanimous
The officers of the company consists of board of twelve
June and President Secretary and Surveyor appointed
by the Directors.
c. II. BOOTH, President
&c. WEATHERBy, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
G. II. Booth, J. p Farley James L. Langworthy, J. c.
Weatherby, +. " Goodrch Richard Benson, S. Gil
liam, Jno. G. Shields p A. Lorimer, W. Iawter, Peter
Waples and NJ. Mobley.
SARSAPARILLA, PILLS, POWDERS, &c
HAVE on hand large supply of Townsend's Sarsapa
rlla, Mofat's Pills and Btters, Wrlght's Braggs and
Smiths and Lees Pills, and Kueckelhaus Worm Pow
ders These articles warranted be genuine and will
be sold cheap. +. +. GILLESPIE
March 5th, l849 So. % r.. -' =:
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Paints, Oils, &c.
PAINTING.

WYE, the undersigned, return our warmest thanks to
w our friends, and the public generally, for the liberal
share of patronage have received their hands for the
past two years, and hope by strict attention and puncta
We take this method of informing the public, that we
have, at great expense purchased the right of the Tro
Vile Paten of the proprietor, John McIntire Esq'r OF
ST. Louis, to be used by EXCLUSIVELY within the CITY
and county of Dubuque
The above patent right consists of and highly i'm
portanmprovement for the mixing and preparing white
lead, and all other colors applicable every color aoo
the use Of dlcaes OF any description, whereby hter hand
somer, and more durable paint is produced.
The said Improvement is now In successful In
large eastern and southern Cities and the right has
purchased by the u s. for the use of the
Navy Department, after having given it satisac
Sry and scrutniZing trial.
All who are acquainted with the nature of white lead
a1d OIL know that they have affinity for each other
'6at mix them as thoroughly possible, they will sepa-
fste on standing few hours, the lead sinking
then, anything be added them which, without nl
ring the body of the paint, will the unite,
without the power of afterwards separating MUST BE
MADE MORE DURABLE; and such is the effect of this won
derfu Improvement unsurpassed in importance by any
discovery of this progressive age ALL therefore, DESTROYS
of having painting done in elegant and durable manner
and with quick dispatch, Will find it to their to
consult us at our shop, Joseph Oglby 5 street.
below Main, nearly opposite the Globe Building.
~ ..7rr. BENNETT &. HARDIE.
Ready-mxed paints kept constantly on hand for sale.
Certificate.
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we have had
painting done for by Bennett &. Harde with paint mix
ed according to the patent improved plan and of opn
ion that the said paint in every way superior to any that
has heretofore under notice. beauty and ee
gance Of finish
Christopher Pelan, David Jones, -
Il. s. He spsaI a. D. Adhesion ads
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-12

GREAsING CARNAGE WHgELs-The best
composition that can be prepared to relieve car
riage wheels and machinery from friction, is
composed of hogs lard, wheat flour, and black
lead, (plumbago.) The lard is to be melted over
gentle fre-and the other ingredients-cqua
in weight-may be added, till as thick as COM
mon paste, without raising the heat near boil
ing point. One trial of the paste will satisfy any
one of its superior quality
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tPAcirIc RAIL WAY--On the oath inst. Mr.
lakewood. Surveyor and Engineer Of the route
Of the Pacific rail way, with Mr.. Kingsley, and
two other competent assistants, commenced their
labors beginning at this city. They have pro.
Creased up to the present time, over FIVE miles on
their waya About fifteen men are employed as
chain bearers, axe-mcn, fag-mcn, &C., &C.
l h [Reveillc.
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PAINTS, OILS, VARNlSH, &c.
7 HAVE, and shall constantly keep on hand, largo
supply ofthc following articles, VIZ: nsecd OIL Spts.
TurpeEtne pure White Lead Copal and Japan Varnish,
Chrome and Paris Green Chrome Yellow, Lamp Black,
Venetian Red Ltharge Spanish Brown, Paint Brushes
and all Painting wch will sell cheap
for cash. T.. +. GILLESPIE.
March 18th, 1919.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-12
From mo Cincinnati Gazette.
nnya,r. DOwN On THE APALACFTE.

:, Is \. - q !. 4 Ga -. 81 8siGl Eia
oh,rwho would hear ! tale Of love, a4.s2
cone q dlsw your e Chairs around the stove,
And lkten silently B#
on, a. away from this cold cline Et5g ~,
Where be palm trcsss never grow,
And yo, never see the cotton plant, ~ *sff225
Like VIC do down below. fistS 83ti-s sfk#fitl \
a Down. down below, fl f3s 4 Pa ii
n Down on the ApalaChc,
Use 10 dwell my colored love,
Ny charming Bella Hatche.
Her form was like reed thar grew
upon the rivers side; fG5ef@ ga -
Her eve was like the softest ray n 80
The sun throws on its tide;
Her hair was soft as the silky moss }E'g Lev 8
3 That hangs from every tree; 5f tE.8@s 81
The evening wind that waved them both mir
Was not itself more free. ~. -.. "a ....
~ Down, down, &c. ga = 't7 'N'
Her voice was sweeter than the birds 8g<I
When calling for its mate, ...--
Her step was light as rabbits tread, r ~ r.
Her skin was like the date. VI e g.
loved her with tender love,
Her presence was my light,
You needn't Laughter loves the same,
& In either black or white. .sss. s-s E#'
h. Down, down, &c. 5es rsas. g.asar
She loved me, TOO, with all her heart,
And we had fixed the day, e sE5a
When in the air the Fever came, . n. Ill.,. .
And waited her away 7- .s
raved-I cried-but dashed the tears
From off my weeping ego, SEl
And rushed into the midst of death, r. 2 iii o..
But prayed in vain to die.
Sf Down, down, &c, 4.1N" Fl
So buried her beneath the spot, fa-t..z
Where first she told her love;
Tho Apalache's at her feet, II ''
Ga The big-tree waves above. a3 s.5s. ~ De-
The palc moon throws its brightest beams .ss.5.s
Upon her sleeping breast, gs4F.sas...
And the river means requiem
To keep the sacred rest T. y .z+
Down, down, &c. tEEH&at
For days and weeks, watched her grave
- HcartbrOken and alone, = tH-.. = i.ss
And then / marked it by pile - < -.- .- Fy ~.
Ofmuscle shell and stone.
My massa gave me liberty, ssi - s-E .e
And I have wandered here; .----~-.-.-
hut still my bosom heaves for her
My Bella Hatche dear. tar. .rr. .- .-....
Down, down below
Oh, where the Apaacbc
Rolls its wave, is made the grave,
Oflovely Bella Hatche. T. A. L.
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Drugs. Medicines. Paints.

IN F. GILLESPIE, Man-street, Dubuque, Iowa, has
10 always on hand large stock of Drugs Medicines
Paints, Oils Dye stus, Spices, Soaps, Window Glass
Brushes, Irvine, Wrapping Paper, Fancy Articles &C.;
which will warrant to be of the best quality no. :
PersOnsin want of any ar les in line requested
TO call, asI am determined to sell them very cheap.
Dubuque, 5th, l849. 27-1y.
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JAMES NIULLIN.
VXIOU1D respectfully inform his friends and the M
w lie, that he has taken into partnership with him.
v ..-st Holm sTTMONEVy

( 4 Il
NoULD respectfully inform his friends and the pub
n .araa oa.gl JOHN TIMONEY, lsJ,9 = ,y.
their united exerons, to give entire satisfaction in their
line of business s,, ~ r, wv IA triton . ..
They will receive regularly, the latest FAsHloS. and
feel confident that their work will be got up syle of
neatness, to be surpassed In the Western Country r.
They are prepared to furnish goods make up gentle
mems own material. 5s s.@'f!a. iq EEL arEr,7l s,
Their prices will be moderate Cutting done at shortest
notice.. ''o1sI *HH9t '" ~. &c.. '.#. ihhilH'" e.,
yTheir shop is at J. MtLLiS's old stand, over the
Chcckercd Storc Main-Street. IA
% Dubuque Iowa, Now q, ls49. ,l31y .,s.5.,a ~
: $1,000 II Year Made Clear.
NlIE undersigned offers for sale his place. hundred
yards north of the corporation limits of the City of Dl
buquc known the Dubuque Nursery, conaing 900
choise Apple Trees all graed and Of the best quality
Mountain Ash Trees together with several thousand Or
namental Trees with large lot of Shrubbery to
mention. This place well adapted for the Nur
scy business. The place contains acres, good two so
brick house with frame attached 20 by 80 feet
cecnt cellar good well of water, large barn, stable,
carriage house and other out buildings have also
rangcmcnt with practical Nurserman who owns large
Nursery and is under contract furnish quantity of
Fruit and Ornamental Trees such the market demands
The purchasing will be entitled to the same arrang
ment With and attention to the Nursery business,
under my arrangement, person can make Thousand
Dollars year, clear of all expenses Persons wishing to
enter into the above business will find this good oppor
nifty. Apply soon you lose rare chance. Terms lib
eral and the place at bargain.
n,,hu Nov he
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-12

LIMITATIONS of Wood and Marble, Maps Mounted and
Vanished, Society Banners, Badges, Aprons &C. &C.
painted with neatness and dispatch, by : ri f;Ht -
BENNETT 8. HARDIE
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Il. A. & T.. II. SMITH.

(sUccEssoRs TO >. 9. g. Il. n. SMTH) W. III.
WILL continue business the old stand, door to
the Bank. They intend ofencg especial inducements to
cit continuance ofhe patronage extended the late
firm. +,;,tty,s s,.ur ~. tga4 - ~ Hts, 4,st7 DE-. Is.
jan %, 1850. ,2O,tf l ,l .. ~, ~, s
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-12
DUBUQUE. City Mills.

ss..g5 TO FARMERS. i'--'' D.
1NARMERS will find ready sale for Wheat, at the high
IL est market price, In Cash. at the Dubuque City Mills
NADEAU, ROGERS T. Coz
Dubuque Sept 5th, 1919. l3ms. ef". .H}r rt1f|t
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The Tea Culture in South Carolina.

DR.. Junus Smith, of Greenville, South Caro-
lima, in u letter dated May LIST, speaks of his
experiments in growing tea in this country as
highly successful. The plant maintains its orr
ginal physiology and follows its Chinese paterni-
ty, putting out its foliage at the same time that
it does in China-All DR.. Smiths plants have
taken root, the buds began to develop leaves a
bout the 3Oth of April, though the spring has
been backward ssand he could at this time collect
sufficient quantity of leaves to make first rate
tea. He says the leaves are most tender and
delicate, and he can now understand why it is
that we cannot obtain the first quality of tea
from China. The first growth of the leaf is SO
delicate that it is quite impossible to dvest it of
humidity by firing or roasting to sustain so long
a voyage; besides the almost certainty of utterly
destroying its rich and precious aroma. When
the tea is cultivated here, this process of roast
ing may be dispensed with. With variety of
soil, abundance of cheap land and facilities of
transportation, DR. S. thinks that if we do not
cultivate our own tea, we ought to be tributary
to those who call us barbarans. Every farmer,
certainly, in the Middle and Southern States,
may grow his own tea in his own garden, with
out the slightest interference with his ordinary
agricultural pursuits. We think now that it is
demonstrated that tea will grow here, some of
our agricultural societies should offer premiums
for the first and best supply of tea grown upon
American soil -[PhIa. Ledger.
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NOTICE.

VtHE undersigned having associated with HIM In part
nership, his brother Mr.. RoDERr ARTHUR SMITH the
II. SMITH. r- -
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NJ Also Kegs assorted sizes, superior quality; 60
~ half boxes Glass ax 10, for salc low by
f. G. Il f. II. SMITH
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Fresh CitrOm.

T HAVE just received supply of Citron a,
Il good article, which will sell cheap.
-4E.ss# so# e. F. GILLESPIE
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SPRING OF 1850!
!Do1lM q. @arttn s. Brothers,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
MAMMOTH CLOTHING
emp Rtu)M -, .
No. lis, MIain-strect, st. Louis, Mo.

DOR the approaching spring manufacturing the
Il largest and most complete assortment Of CLOTH
ING offered in this any other CITY, which we feel
confident cut and made In superior style any other
stock offered in the West From the long expert
ence that have had, and the many advantages that We
possess in purchasing, manufacturing etc.. we feel per-
fectly assured in pedging ourselves .- d.
To sell lower than any other House.
Merchants, by looking through stock, will find that
they purchase low be bought any eastern
house. We will pledge ourselves to duplicate any bill
sale and retail trade of ST. Louis certain that our
goods much better adapted the the western
population than any stock manufactured
1888 in THE UNITED STATES.5 CO 'H'f
We have this made great improvements and addi
tons to Store and have three large stories
+. CROWDED WITH FRESH GOODS. r"
Merchants who have never kept clothing will do well
to try it, as will pay better profit and leave fewer
nants than other style of goods. Toy :" 70 .N' ar'
The great advantage in goods is, that they are so
cut that garment will fit person varying several inches
in SIZE We will guarantee in every bill Sold that there
will not be single article but what will fit and please II
is common thing for every merchant say that he will
sell lower than his neighbor but only say It, hut
are determined to do it, As proof of it, refer to
thousands of the shrewdcst purchasers that visit the city,
that we sell to regularly. s9 t p ..'.'f
Al goods ordered, packed at the lowest cash prices
We have but one store in the city,
Ills No. lis, Main-Strcct.,
Merchants Visiting New York will always find AZ orr
house, No lib, broadway large and complete stock at
lower process than any other house, lrE~, f,-- -
JOHN T. MARTIN & BROS.
March 9th, 1850. 26tf ''.%.2 -t 5z4 ~ @53''5,--''
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House and Sign Painting.
HOUSE, Sign, Fancy, Ornamental, and Char Paint
IL ing, Gliding, Glazing, Paper Hanging, &c. Z - ,
..l BENNETT & HARDIE.
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LIFE INSURANCE.

TIlE subscribers have been appointed Agents in D,i-
i buque for the PHOENIX Insurance COMPANY, Of st.
Louis, and prepared receive and forward appica-
tons for policies.
ton to premiums. Their terms liberal as those of
sinnr office, and the insured participate in the pro-
fits of the Company.
AS an illustration Of the Advantages of life insurance
we mention case, which is one of any that might be
cited. clergyman OF Saint Louis took out policy from
premium which comparatively trifle on the 22d
of July, the gentleman died of Cholera and the company
have paid over to his family $1,000. .s'3
r. "A & E. II. SMITH
II. L. WHITMAN, Medical Examiner.
August 4th, lS49. 49-tf
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Peoples Hat Store,
THREE DOORS NORTH OF THE CITY HOTEL, STREET,
.'-.. y DUBUQUE, IOWA.
JNIIE subscriber having located permanently in Du
Il buqne, would respectfully inform the citizens that
he has, and will keep constantly hand, fine
ment of
HATS AND CAPS,
be found in the Northwestern country and will
make to order any description of Hats, the
sonable The following are few of the kinds on
hand, all of the latest styles:
Fine Moleskin Silk Hats, Heutro Hats;
Rough and Ready do. Russia do
Buena Vista do. Leghorn do
Panama . ~, do Pearl Pearl" do do
Mems and Children's Cloth Caps. ,
Don't forget the place. doors north of City Hotel
.....-.5 w. DONNELL!AN.
Dubuque, May LIST, 1e49 35-tf
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.. a.&I NEW STORE, 2urI ~
AT ROCKVILLE, DELAWARE COUNTY, IOWA.
HOBBS e. WOODWARD.

HOBBS g. WOODWARD, b9q9Yaa
NTOULD most respectfully inform the inhabitants
w Delaware and the adjoining countless that they have
commenced the Mercantile Business in Rockville, have
on hand, and intend constantly Keeping handsome as
sortment of Goods suited to the country tradesdc as
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, CLOTHING.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS; GLASS, AND
QUEENs-WARE, HARDWARE "5i D.
:" DIES, BRIDES, &c. &c: ''1''@. .
which he intends selling at small advance for Cash, or
in exchange for Wheat Pork Corn OATS Barley, Rye,
Butter, Eggs, Onions Hides, Furs, Iallow, Beeswax &c
at the highest market prices ar, MIND 7fTt lar
Feb 20, 1850. 2f-tf M, r, q.
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To California Elnisrants.

To California Emigrants.
TTlHE PHOENIX INsunAS COMPANY have reduced their
l. special premium for travelling risk, from two and
half to and half per cent payable only The
premium for residence in California being the
in other parts of the United States.
Il. A. & T.. H. SMITH.
March G., 1859. 26-tf
Vienna Confectionery.
TTNHE subscriber having purchased the Confectionery
l. Establishment, recently owned by Paul kene, OF
Main street, the Book Store prepared to furnish all
kinds of Candies and Confectionery, Wholesale and Re-
tail, upon the most reasonable TERMS ..Le -.s-~-
To Country Merchants and Shop keepers may wish
to deal in article. my Iine offer such inducements
rail their custom. Manufacture all my
SELF and confidently recommend them, equal any
that be bought in the Eastern Southern market
The Ladies of Dubuque informed that prepared
to-nsh all kinds of Cakes at the shortest notice. for Par
ties or Weddings at much cheaper rate than they be
made otherwheres. They respectfully invited to call
Recollect Main street, near the Book Store.
e.. JACKLEY.
Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. IL, lS49 H-ly
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$1,000 II Year Made Clear.


WE have this day sold to PETER WArLEs entire
w Stock of Merchandise; and take this opportunity
of informing those that indebted to u.s. either by
otherwise, that will expect all such due us,
be paid forthwith; and any parties having claims against
u.s. by presenting them at ?. NAPLES counting room, will
| have them Immediately paid. :.-s..l. .,.,.i.. H..
NAPLES & ZIRKIE.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-12

Cincinnati, Oct. 90, lei9
hereby state that am acquainted with Mr. Hcroni-
magistrate of Hollansburgh also with DR.. FRENCH
who is old school physician of high sandog and their
statements entitled to the highest confidence Of the pub
lie j. NJ ADAMS
Please remember the genuine Dr. Rogers Liverwort and
Tar is envelOped in fine white steel engraved wrappers
and may be had, wholesale retail from H. BLAKSLEY
Eco, only agents. southwest corner of Third and Chest
| nut Streets st. Louis
Also, by e. +. GILLESPIE, Dubuque CRAWFORD 8,
Co. Gacna; and Druggists & Merchants generally.
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For California!

vINHE undersigned have this day sold their entire Stock
l. of Goods to EpwARp WoopwARp, and would TAX q
this opportunity of informing those who indebted to
either by otherwise, that we will expect all
such claims to be paid fortowit at the counting room n,
the old stand. All claims against them will be promptly
paid. ...-
Feb, 20, 1850. 24,4t oa0,t''' N"Hrt'&j
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Last Notice 4!

4 LII those indebted to the Firm Of WAIrrI,Iy,ss
IN g. ZIRKLE, that have failed to comply with
our previous, notice, will find their notes or &C
counts in the proper officers hands to collect.
unless some other arrangement is made with the
subscribers, before the first day Of April next.
s---,2a- NAPLES g. IiRKLE
Marchf13, 1850; gift. r,.... .,,I,.
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MOFFATS
Life Pills and Phoenix BtterS.

=, These Medicines have now been before the
public for period of FIFTEEN YEARS, and
during that time have maintained high charac-
ter in almost every part of the globe Tor thelr e1-
traordinary and immediate power OF restoring per
Kind Of disease to which the human frame is liable.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-12

Notwithstanding the extraordinary properties Of these
valuable ingredients, were generally known and acknowl
process ofcxractlng and combining their peculiar virtues
with other vegetable substances such Iceland Moss
Wild Cherry &C., form compound hitherto unrivaeC
in the history of the and of diseases of the
lungs.
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