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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

DAN TUCKER AT A MoB.-We have seldom
heard of an instance gilmore beautiful simplicity
than was evinced by matter Of fact witness on
q riot trial case 'sdown east" "What was the
mob doing when you first saw them?' was one
ofthe questions asked by the district attorney.
"They was singin',' replied the witness.
"Singing ~ exclaimed the public prosecutor;
"what were they singing about 81 don't know
I'm sure, but they was a-singing, any how. "
swell what 'oas it, What were they saying %
What did they seem to be tnlkim' aboute''
.'Wal as far as recollect, replied the witnsss,
s'they was. a-talking' abeout man O. the name
of Mr.. Tucker, who refused to come home to
tea" This supreme specimen of ignorance and
simplicity convulsed the whole court with laugh
tor KnickerGocker.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02
Vienna CONFECTIONERY.

T7NilE subscriber having purchased the Confectionery
l. Establishment, recently cwrcd by Paul Keine, on
Main street, near the Book Store is prepared furnish all
kinds of Candies and Confectionery, at Wholesale and
tail, upon the most reasonable TERMS
TO Country Merchants and Shop keepers who nav wish
to deal in articles in my line Cler such inducements
cannot fail to secure their custom. manufacture all my
SELF and can confidently recommend the equal any
that can be bought in the Eastern Southern market.
The Ladies of Dubuque are informed that prepared
to furnish all kinds of Cakes at the shortest notice. for Par
ties or Weddings at much cheaper than they be
made otllcrwEeres. They respectfully invited to CALL
Rccollcct Main street, the Bock Store.
e. JACKLEY.
Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. IL, le!9 lily
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KNOX INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL, 100000.
FIRE, MARINE, AND LIFE INSURANCE.
Once Oh EFatcr-st., near Market, in Wise 8
Brick Row.
VINCENNES, INDIANA.

THIS Company having been duly organic
L ed, and the Capital Stock properly secured,
are now prepared to receive applications for In
surance against loss or damage by fire, on Build
ngs, Merchandise, Machinery, Mills, Manufac-
tories, and all descriptions of property also Mer-
chandsc and Produce in the course Of inland
transportation, the risks of the Seas, and upon
the lives of individuals The rates of Premium
which will govern this Institution, will conform
to the established rates of the Eastern Offices
All losses will be literally and promptly adjust
cd and paid.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02
The Overland California Emigrants.

A correspondent ofthe New York Tribune,
writing from California, under date of Nov. Cd,
speaks asfolows of the overland cmigrants.
"The main body of immigrants are daily
arriving and Rough and Ready, tough and
stop at Viewers Creek, Dry Diggings and
Waterville; strike their picks as soon as they
reach the promised land, and from the word go,
fall to like SO many hyenas. Some trusty men,
bers of the company are dispatched to Sacramcn-
to City with wagons and pack mules, and others
proceed to San Francisco.
"The immigrants from the Western and N forth
Western States will make far better miners than
our Northern and Eastern men. They are fal
more Injured to toll, and the arduous journey O.
yer the Plains has in a measure broken them in.
to the traces. The main ranks of the emigra
ton had turned the sink of Mary's River, at the
last accounts, and the relief trains, sent out by
the order of Gov. Smith, were already in theil
midst "
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

RoBB1Sa THE GRAvE.-Thc Syracuse Star,
of Saturday, says four ofthe Students Of Central
Medical College were arrested the day previous
for stealing the corpse Of a Dutch girl from the
burying ground in the LIST ward of that city, on
Wednesday night last. They were all commit
ted for examination. A good deal ofcxcitcmcnt
was manifested on the occasion, and the police
Office was crowded by ''intcrested spectators "
The faculty of the College had cautioned the
students, on no consideration to obtain material
for dissection in the vicinity of Syracuse, prcvi
Gus to this transaction.
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Special Notices.
The Child was Healed,

YORK PRECINCT, DU PAGE CO., Ill.,,
Dec. 9th, 1S45.
Mr.. w. B. Sloaa-Sr: Last summer one OF
my children was badly bitten by a rattlesnake
We applied your Ointment freely, and sthe
child was healed
Also, had horse wounded in the stife
joint, in which he took cold and became so
much swollen and distressed, that the horse
was supposed worthless, but by free use of
your Ointment, was cured,
We have used the Ointment in great manv
other cases, with equal success
WALTER WHITBECK.
sy~sec Agents names at the head of Sloan $
Column. For further particulars and testimoni-
ais, get Pamphlets of agents
MIR. II. E. Drake, Druggist, xenia, Ohio,
States that Dr.. Rogers Liverwort and Tar
cured gentleman of his acquaintance of con-
sumption who had been given up by all! He was
restored to perfect health So great was the
change, that it was surprising to all who were
acquainted with the circumstances
The Genuine is sold by
Z. F. GILLESPIE.
Dec. &c. 1S49.
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References i'm Indianas

Ills Excellancy Gov. Joseph A. Wright, indianapolis;
COL COZ James IL Iape, Lieut. Governor, do
Hon. &. II. Test, Secretary of State, do .Fs"
Douglass Macgure, Auditor Of State, do
Hon. Caleb b. Smith, Connersville;
Gol. w. =. German, NJ. 9. bloomington;
Hon. u. NJ. Huntington, Judge u. s. DissC,t Canneon
A. NJ. Puet Esq, Rockville, 4.2 AZ -
G 10 H. Biak Haute Ere Gams
Jacob D. Early, Esd, Tcrrc- Haute; &#f Is
VIM Burich, President Branch Bank, yinccnncs;
James Collins, JK, State Agent, In New York.
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DIR ECTORs,

Hon. r. n. CARSAS, Lawyer, vinccnnes, Indiana;
JACOB PEA, Manufacturers Knox County, Indana
W. J. lEDERp, Merchant, Vincennes, do
Hon. c. NJ. ALLEN, Lawyer, do do
HORACE Z. PECK, Merchant, do do
ZErHANIAH PLATr, Lawyer, New York City.
Ex-Gow. d. WALLACE, Lawyer, indianapolis; Indiana;
T. r. BENBnIpGE, Merchant, Lafayette, do
y. =. BAILEY, do Fort wayne, do
WALTER WEARY, do Tcrrc- Haute, do
HENRY ID. ALIs, do Evansville, do
II. II. ScHooLcRAFT, Naturalist, Washington, d. C.
VINCENT 7. WEST, NJ. d., Pike County, Indiana.
X. N. CARNAN, President.
B.s. WHITNEY, Secretary. g 70 Ely
s#.. -. NJ. NJ. HAYDEN, Agent,
December &c, 1e44 16-1y. II Dubuque.
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CONSCIENTIOCSLN.

Sloaas Oi"tmcnt.-We dislike to ''puf' patent ncdi
cincs, owing to the vast quantity in existence, OF
which, no doubt, half at least, spurors-nOt tit for
the federation of the people but when such under
notice that coasccntiolsy recommend do it
with pleasure.
We have spoken word favorable Of this Ointment
since the proprietor commenced advertising with U.s. for
fear there hbg in its efficacy, but no,r be-
ing convinced by tie numerous statements of friends
relative its gennincnc5s, do earnestly
mend to the public the very bss medicine for healing
and beast used. All diseases of the flesh oh.
stnatc ulcers old sore burns, cuts &C., find immediate
relief by the application of this Ointment Sec Soans
advertisement In another coumn-I Rcr. June 81.
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Hon. Alexander Ramsey, Governor Of Mil
nesota, arrived at Washington on the 9th.

In 1876, General Washington imported two
ploughs from England, because he found our
own inferior for good husbandry- Washington
Republic
In 1949, General Taylor imported 500 yards of
Brussels carpet from England, because he found
our own too inferior for an American President
to walk upon. This is another proofthat Gener-
al Taylor is a second Wasnington.-Louisy
Democrat
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

FTNlE undersigned offers for sale his place, two hundred
yards north otc corporation limits of the City of Dl
buqc, known as the Dubuque Nursery, contang $4,000
cholse Apple Trees all grated and of the best quality ex-
ant Also, large lot of Cherry, Pear, Chestnut, and
Mountain Ash Trees together with several thousand
nancnta Trees, with large lot of Shrubbsry, to
Gus to mention This place well adapted for the Muir
sery business The place contains acres good sto-
y brick house with frame attached, 90 by 30 feet an
cecnt cellar, good well of water, a large barn stable
carriage house and other out buildings have also an ar
rangemcnt with practical Nurscryman who owns large
Nursery and is under contract to furnish any quantity of
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, such the market demands
The person purchasing will be entitled to the arang
ment. With care and attention to the Nursery business
under my arrangement, person make Thousand
Dollars year, clear of all expenses Persons wishing
enter into the above business will find this good oppor-
nifty Apply soon or you lose chance. Terms lib
eral and the place at a bargain.
w. L. JOHNSON.
Dubuque, Nov. 80, lSi9 ,3tf
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Peoples Hat Store,

Peoples Hat Store.
THREE DOORS NORTH OF THE CITY HOTEL, MAIS-sTREET,
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
THE subscriber having located permanently in Du-
L buquc, would respectfully inform the citizens that
he has, and will keep constantly hand, fine assert
mcnt of
HATS AND CAPS,
be found in the country and will
make to order any dcscrp of Hats Oh the most rca
sonahlc terms The following few of the kinds on
hand, all of the latest styles:
Fine Moleskin silk Hats, lcutrs Hats,
Rough and Ready do. Russia do
Bucna Vista do. I.eglorn do
Panama do Pearl do
Mems and Childrcn's Cloth Caps.
Don't forget the place, doors north of City Hotel
w. DONNELLAN.
DubuOue Nav lSt 1910 25-tf
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MOST EFFECTUAL.

dcrs deposited with Bircal & Owen, of Springfield, for
sale, fast coWing into use in lis section of the
State The Ointment has been found most etiectual in
curing the scratches fresh wounds CALLS spavns, bruises
ring bone, poll evil in short, in all other outward disor
ton Powder has been found equally eicacous for inward
strains, dsempcr, loss OF appetite, hide bound, fatigue
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

QUIcKEsr TRIp ON REcoRD.-The Albany
Journal says, that the steamer Aida, made trip
from New York to that city in hours and Sd
minutes, including l3 landings, which occupied
az minutes, the actual running time hours and
+ minutes, or about 81 miles an hour. This falls
but'little short of railroad time, and the Journal
thinks that the Aida only wants-a new eng inc,
to be able to race successfully with the cars
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

New EXPRESS LINE WEsr.-The Albany
papers announce that new company Capital
F$100,00O commences the 1st Of January
from New York to Albany and Buffalo, ria rail-
road, and west to all the towns on the upper
lakes, and in the vallics of the Ohio and the
Mississippi.-John Buttcrfcld of Utica, is the
principal agent of the association. 1t will be a
decided advantage to western people to have a
new lne-as thus will they be better served.
. Wisconsin
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02
EStI'Ay Notice.

|TAKEN UP by the subscriber, living in JEFF.
4 ferson township, Dubuque county, a BRIN-
IDLE OK, with white spot on the left Shout
per. Supposed to be ten years old, and apprais-
ed at $500. Said Ok has been in my possess
| ion about three months. .,s.. .s
Dec. 26, 1840. 16-3w VIM. FOSTER. {
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02
SWANS HOTEL,

Iowa City.
T1lE subscriber, and proprietor of the above
L House, would intrm the public, that he has taken
possession of said establishment and is prepared
MEDIATE the travelling community, transient regular
boarlcrs and endcavor to give general satisfaction.
CIIAS. J. SWAN.
GFConncccd with the above establishment Is large
and extensive Livery Stable, where strangers all
times be accommodated with conveyanccS to of
the country. May lie 1910
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nEST MEDICINE,

Addison, Kane county, H., Juno %, 1910.
M ". B. Sic0n--Sir send yea by the bearer I'll ~
cents for which you will please send me box of your
Ointment. | think it t!c best medicine for wounds in
horses that have ever used Early in the spring lad
very valuable horse so badly kicked thai considered him
spoiled for the season, if forever commenced using
your Ointment, and in weeks the horse able TO
work. | have used him almost every day since. Last
Saturday had another horse badly hurt by cutting his
foot with drag TOOTH but have much confidence in
the Ointment tlia much alarmed about it. Dy
sending the Ointment you will much Lhligc.
Yours, LEW.!; LESTER.
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CALLS FOR MORE

GcncVa, kanc county, IT.. June q, 1873
~. B. Sloan, ESq-Dcar Sir: wish you to send me by
the bearer dozen of your Here Ointment and half
dozen Family Ointment. When your agent was herr, [
and Family Ointment all gone, ard have calls for
more.
AS your medicines advertised in the Western Mer
curry, published in this place, would il be we'll to
append thereto where the medicine may he found If
you wish | will call the publisher and lave him say it
sold by ID. DunIaln Geneva Z. Freeman, ST. Charles
and by Wa'tron's Batavia.
Yours, &C., d. DCNUAM.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

DEATH OF GENERAL CL1NcH.-Ths old We.
teran is dead He was q native of Georgia and
served his State in Congress, and his country in
the southern campaign of 1912.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

Farm for Sale.
0NE Hundred and Sixty Acres of Land, of which one
~ hundred acres are under fence, on the bank of the
Msslssipp about three miles south of Dubuque. The
Farm is we'll tmbered and is bounded the north by
the Cat fish Creek There about for Of natural
Meadow, aiorling sufficient supply of hay. The range
for cattle is unsurpassed, and the land is in the mineral
region. In word one of the most valuable and dcsira
BILE farms in this vicinity. ... ..
For particulars enquire at the Miners Express Office,
the Farm.
N. B.-Nood Choppers wanted by the subscriber.
b. MCGOWAN.
Nov T. $780, looms. ....
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

The Indiana State Sentinel, states that the
number of emigrants passing westward over the
national road has been larger, the present season
than for ten years. Hundreds Of wagons pass
through indianapolis daily. Most of them for
Iowa. sAa =fssa
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02
TERRIBLY SCALDED.

Fellow-f zcns Of Chicago, the deep and distressing
wounds lately received in being Terribly ScaLied' bv
the bursting of distl!ery hoer were healed in the shor
space of fourteen days by the free application of Sloans
crtcbraed Ointment Also my child that had been sorely
afflicted for several months with Ia,as,nus on whom
expended large sum of money for medical advice and
medicines, restored to health in less than three weeks
by the Use of Sloan'S Ointment.
For injuries On horses am confident Soans Ointment
Is far superior to any other remedies now used
In my opinion, crrry family should constantly keep
hand this valuable Ointment
MICHAEL DIVERSY.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02
Dec. &c. 1S40.
More about VVistar's Balsam.

More about Wistars Balsam.
We would advise those Of our readers who are
laboring under an affection of the lungs to make
immediate trial of this truly excellent medicine.
The most intelligent and respectable families
OF our city, have adopted it as favourite medi-
cine; and all persons predisposed to consumption
who have used it, speak in the highest terms of
its efficacy.
Beware of counterfeits and mutations Syrups
and all other preparations of Wild Cherry
Remember they only initiate in name, without
possessing the virtues. Buy none but the gem
uine and original.
DR.. Wistars Balsum of Wild Cherry (signcd
"Sanford and Park,) on the wrapper around
each bottle.
Dec. &c 1S49.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

Ohio Fruit and Seed Store.
TTNHE subscriber returns his best wishes To the citizens
l. Dubuque and vicinity for the very liberal patronage
for tho past year, and by strict attention business
disposition to please, hopes merit continuance Of the
same, and increased patronage for lS40 Agenera
ricy Of green and dried fruit candcs NUTS and spices
kept constantly hand, also choice selection Of GAR
DEN AND FIELD SEEDS, in the proper season fcI
planting them. q ssHJR lt. 1Ma5 5stF 39.Ss Ell
In addition to his former business, no has fitted up
Eysian saloon, where Oysters, sardincs Hot Coffee,
Alibera patronage Ii solicited. Call at the sign Of thu
Ohio Fruit and Seed Store, No7, Main street, doc
to the City Hotel, and get the worth Of your money
4af3 q. n. WEST.
Dubuque, 1st JAM Is40 19-tE
paid fer Eggs Butter, Cheese, Lard and Pcul
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A Gard.

DERSONS wishing to effect Life Insurance, or who
wish fer information the subject, invited call
on the subscribers, who will furnish Pamphlets containing
rates of premium, and all other necessary information
+. &. & +. II. SMITH.
Agents Phnnix Ins. Pc.
obi. Sd, 1910. CT
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02
Jonas GaIIaI,an's Estate.

i ETTERS Of Administration tho Estate Of Jonas
IL Callahan, ato Of Dubuque County, deceased have
granted by tho Court Of Probate Of said county to the
who IL authorized settle said Estate.
SARAH ANN CALLAHAN.
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Fruit Trees at Avery's Nursery

Fruit Trees ut Avcry's Nursery.
SIX miles South West of Burlington, on the
- Augusta Road. A very large stock of APP
PIE TREES, of handsome size, from to it.
in height, of and summers growth from the
grit, of standard as we'll as some new varieties,
tor sale at the following prices: For one hun
dred $l2; for 200, $11 per hundred; for 800,
$lO per hundred. Also, some fine varieties of
Pear Trees, at 35 to 50 cts. each; 5000 or 1000
Grape Vines, mostly Of one years growth, at
S. per hundred; vines 3 or ycass old, 10 cents
each.
Having been in the fruit business at this place
several years, and having now over one hundred
kinds of Apples in bearing, after rejecting some
varieties which have proved to be worthless; and
also yearly receiving and adding to our stock
new and approved varieties of Apple, Pear &C.,
we feel prepared to furnish Trees that we can
warrant to be true to the name given.
Trees well packed in boxes or bundles for dis
tant conveyance, and delivered en- board Steam
Boat free of charge, except the price of box and
packing.
HENRY AVERY.
Dec. 10, 1919. 15-2t
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-02

WAsulNGroN MoNuMENr.-Agreablet to the
suggestion of the building committee, we believe
warded to Washington block of marble, by
which to be represented in this noble structure.
We notice the arrival of the first one, from the
State of Maine.
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Attention All!

G.. w. & NJ. J. BURTON,
TIAS just opened the Cheapest and best Stock of Goods
IL in Town. If you do not believe it, give them call,
and for yourselves. YOu will find them one door be-
low Mason's Drug Store, Man-Strect, Dubuque.
6"yAl kinds of Produce taken in eSchpnge for Cash
and Goods.
Dubuque, Dec. ~, 1890 I4-tf
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ENCEJIENT REMEDY

We have used, for several months past Sloan's Family
Ointlcnt for tie various cuts burns and bri9es, to wicn
family, especially of young children, is constantly liza
BILE, and have invariably found il to be excellent rene
dy.-Rockford Free Press, Feb Oath, lSi9.
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LIFE INSURANCE.

FTNIE subscribers have been appointed Agents in Du-
Il buqnc, fer the PHuNIX Insurance COMPANY, of st.
Louis, and prepared receive and forward appca-
tons for policies.
The Company has ample guarantee capital in add
ton to premiums. Their terms liberal those of
any smilnr Office and the insured participate in the pro
fits of the Company.
AS illustration the Advantages of life insurance
we mention casc which is one of many that might be
cited clergyman of Saint Louis took policy from
this office, the 18th of july ultimo for $5,ooothc
premium which was comparatively triie on the 22d
of july the gentleman died of Cholera and the company
have paid over to his family $4,000
+. e. & E. II. SMITH.
H. l.. WHITMAN, Medical Examiner.
AInllst 1910. 4Ntf
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Risks in lives of persons going California will be taken
at extra rate of premium, : d. + - :, 800 :
Pamphlets blank forms of application, and all papers
necessary for full information on the subject of life Jpsu
rance, always to be had at tile office. ~
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THE BEST AND CHEAPEST HORSE MEDIC
En- the World.
SIOAE'S G5NTN1ENH'

AND CONDITION POWDER, HAS EARNED A
GREAT NAME.
For Pmin, .Midrc> StrH Ccr'c"ty and 7Norou ghres.
Slona'S Ointment IrceLs.
And is rapidly sulrrCcdng all other ninncn> and Lin
imcn1S now in s" for the of tho following diseases
Fresh wounds, gals of all kinds, sprals bruises
cracked heels, ring honc windga$, pol-cyi callus,
spar ms sweeney, fstula Sfa> strains amencss, sand
cracks foundcrcd feet scratches grease, mango, and
he RI discmpcr
The POWDER will remove all tic inflammation and
fever, purify the hl"od loosen the skin, cleanse the
and strengthen every part Of the body and has prov
ed a sovereign remedy for tie following Diseases
Dstcmpcr, eh"und, loss of appetite, snward sraine
yellow water inflammation of the eyes, fatigue from hard
exercise Also rhcunaliSn Commonly called stiff
p.ant which proves fatal TO many valuable horses
in this country. ii is also safe and certain remedy for
coughs and colds which generate fatal diseases.
w. b. SLOAN.
Grand Depot 40 Lake st Chicago H., and sold in near
ly every town in all the Western States.
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WONDER Full STIR,

Soan's .1fcdcneS.-Thcrc is wonderful stir made a.
bout these medicines, and we crcdhly informed that
nothing has been offered to the public deserving of
attention, especially of all who keep horses With Sloan's
Condition Powder horse is always kept in coed ccni
ton, and by tic of his Ointment bruises sprains and
CUTS are cured in surprising short ne and the life Of
many valuable horse saved. The certificates
published in his advertisement from well known individ-
uas, fully attest tho value Of the medicines for tho scs
and purposes stated aHd have no doubt they will be-
popular medicines in this scctlo, they in gen
cra' use in the Wes.-BMfalo Republic, .Junr II, lSi9