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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
Diseases of Stock.

To CURE A Sr1FLrD HORSE IN TWO HOURS
J. B. Goddard, of Norwich, Connecticut,
to the American Agriculturist as follow:
Take one gallon of urine, and put therein
small handful of junk tobacco; boil down to one
quart; then add two ounces of oil of spike, one
ounce of oil of amber, two spoonfuls of spirits of
turpentine, and two spoonfuls of honey. Put it
into Jug and cork it tight for use. Process of
application: rub the stifle bone hard with the
mixture fifteen or twenty minutes; then dry it
thoroughly with red hot fire shovel then ride
the horse forth and back one hundred yards
Repeat the above two or three times, and the
cure will be effected.
SwINNEY In HoRsEs.-John White, in the
Southern Cutivator, gives the following plan of
curing horses Of the swinney:
take about quart of water, boil it and add
salt as long it will dissolve any; then take
piece of blanket and dip it in the water while hot
bathe the horses shoulder we'll for nine mornings
in succession; miss few mornings; if the cure is
not effected, bathc again for nine days have
cured great many horses in this way. Ano-
ther-Apply common salt (alum salt would be
preferably to the part affected, and rub up and
down the shoulder with brick, as hard as the
horse can bear it.
WOUNDS, SORES, &c, IN Hons Es.-Thc sim
plest and most efficient cure for wounds, sores.
&c, in horses, is the following recipe, which has
been used for several years, with great success,
by some of the best farmers ofmy acquaintance,
take two ounced gum-turpcntne; eight ounces
of lard; two ounces good leaf tobacco; two table
spoonfuls spirits of turpcntinc; mix well, and
stew over moderate fire; when cool, it will be
fit for use.
| am no farmer but have had many horses
that were cursed with sore backs to deal with,
and in no instance where have tried the above,
have | failed to effect a cure.
Bone SPAv1N.-1 think l have cured one hun.
dred horses of the bone SPAWN, by taking a sharp
knife and cutting across on the enlarged part
| then take piece of iron made nearly in the
shape of an inch chiscl, and heat it red hot, and
burn in the cuts made with the knife until think
have burned through the enlarged bone l
then apply spirits of turpentne or tar until the
place heals, which takes month or more. The
remedy is severe one, but better use it than
have lame horse.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
California.

The first State election in California is over
and the result is more than triumphant for tn
cause of popular rights. The Democratic can
didates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor
Congress and the State Legislature, so far a
heard from, are elected
Peter H. Burnett, is elected Governor, join
McDougall, Lieutenant Governor, Rodman M
Price and Geo. w. Wright, Representatives t,
Congress. Col. Fremont and Mr.. Gwinn (dem
stand the best chance for election to the Scnat,
of the United States.
The vote on the adoption of the Constitution
stood, for its adoption 2051; against it's Who'll,
number of votes polled, about 32OO From th
it would appear that upwards of HOO votes were
cast without regard to the adoption or rejection
of the Constitution. 1t appears that the Whie
ticket (nicknamed the peoples ticket was form
ed without any reference to the Constitution
so intent were the Wings upon the election Of
their candidates, that some very important es.
sentials to the success of their ticket were omit.
ted. Such for instance neglect to unite in
the support of the Constitution. ..,....
| It is remarkable that the first form of govern
ment chosen by the people Of new States has
always been the pure democratic form. So il
has been in all the Western States and SO we
find it now in California. This is one, and per
haps the only proper test of the peoples will
and it is an evidence that were the whole peo-
pie at any time obliged to choose a form of gov.
ernment, the Democratic Republican form would
! be their choice. let ,aam.-z~ z.E .aeE a. a
Stewards Resolution for the Hun garians.
| The following resolution was submitted by
Mr.. Seward to the Senate of the United States
on the 9th inst Should this resolution be adopt
ed and the Congress pass a bill embracing the
spirit Of the resolution an asylum will be provi.
ded for the oppressed of every nation.
Resolocd, That the conduct of Austria and
Russia, during the war in which these powers
have subjected the nationality and Liberties Of
Hungary, has been marked by injustice, oppres-
sion and barbarity, which Justly deserve the con.
demnation Of mankind. While we recommend
the Hungarian people to the symPathies Of other
nations, especially, we regard the good of the
States, and that the committee on Public Lands
be directed to enquire and report on the proprie-
ty Of setting apart portion Of public domain to
be granted, free of all charges, to the exiles Of
Hungary already arrived, and hereafter to arrive
in the United Stutes as well as to exiles fleeing
from the oppression Of other European countries
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
Mexico and its PROSPECTS,.

The intelligence which we are receiving from
time to time from Mexico, warrants the belief
that that unfortunate country is still on the down.
ward track, without any prospect of better times.
1t seems that the agent of the British bondhold-
ers has recently had difficulty with the gov
ernment, and the latter returned to England for
the purpose of laying the matter before Lord
Palmerston. There is good deal of surmise as
to what the British government will do concern
ing the debts due from that country to British
subjects 1t is very evident, however, from the
givings out of Lord Palmerston on several occa-
sions, that the British government meditates
bold strike towards Mexico and the Central A.
merican Republics, on account of those debts 1t
has been frequently laid down as principle,
that Great Britain had right to demand pay
ment of money due her subjects from foreign
States and it has been threatened on more than
one occasion, that in case such demands were
not complied with, she would seize the territory
of the defaulting States indemnity. A short
time since British naval force seized Tigre
Island, belongin to Honduras, on this ground,
as well as portion of San Salvador and adioin-
ing States, they being indebted to British sub
jects in large amoants. If England persists in
following such policy, it will strike blow at
the independence of those States, which they
would perhaps never recover from, and lead to
difficulties with the U. States which might re-
suit in a collision between the two nations. In
all probability this subject will receive some at
tention during the present session of Congress-
.. TN. Y. Herald
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

Keep your temper, about these days, says an
old almanac. And an appropriate bit of advice
it is, for the caprices of children are worked up
to high state ofexpectation, and their appetitcs
have suddenly changed from a relish for food to
taste for toys. Now is the time for indulgent
fathers to put their hands in ftheir pockets, and
just now the indoor manager may be propitiated
by the sudden appearance of a fat turkey or brace
of chickens. The weather is fine-never mind
the mud-keep your temper, and balance your
cash every Saturday.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
Scene on n RnilrOad Train.

"Your ticket, if you please, sblandly remarked
the official
"Ya,' answered the passenger, looking stead
lily, but without single line or mark Of intel
ligcncc, full in the face of the conductor.
"Your ticket, you KNOW continued Il
gcsticulating vaguely; ''like this '-showing one
he had just taken.
his hand, and before H-could prevent him.
had the ticket in his pocket
Now the perplcxity of the conductor became
intense. He summond to his aid all the German
ne had ever been able to pick up, which con-
sisted chiefly of such popular phrases as mix
cummerous and mo fustian, 1T tldid not advance
him materially. Still the same Interchangeable
face, the picture of nothing but total non COM
Prehenson, up-turned towards the vexed and
dcspalrlng conductor.
At length brilliant idea flashed athwart the
brain of the latter.
"Gelt! gelt!' he exclaimed motoning to
indicate the counting of money. .
"Ya, ya,' rejoined the impracticable, his face
lightning up with very slight degree of intel
llgence, as he inserted his hand into very old
pair OF trousers, and produced a leathern bag,
from which he poured into the palm of his hand
two horseshoe nails and very large button, a
small piece of"cavendsh," short and greasy
lead pencil, and two half dimes in change
Poor H-became purple with suppressed
anger and modification, stamped his foot, and
launched out into some expressions, among
which several very choice and comprehensive
forecastle expletives were most conspicuous
To all this the poor German had apparently
nothing to reply; his face was stolid as a guta
percha mask; but the other passengers had gath
cred around, and were evidently enjoying the
':joke" very much. Moved to dreadful deeds,
the wretched official at last seized his man by
the collar and announced as follows:
"Pay your fare, or I'll put you ashore! keep
your luggage! STICK you IN JAIL! you internal
scoundrcll'
"Keep cool, H-,and take cigar" was the
most unexpected reply of the poor passenger.
H-gave but one look more, and collapsed,
amidst the shouts of the crowd
1t was Winchell, the mimic. Buffalo Couy-
icr. -.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
' WApLEs HOUSE.

fTNHD undersigned bcgs leave respectfully inform his
l. friends, and the public generally, that he continues
tho above well known establishment, and begs assure
them that will DO his constant endeavor give satisac
fion TO those who may favor him with their company and
that no excron on his part will be omitted render
comfortable. His table will be supplied with the best the
market Affords His rooms airy and convenient, and
every department of the establishment il liberal scale
Attached to the premises Isl largo and c0Iinodios Eta
sle whore attentive groom viii always be in attendance.
.g" x-aA DANIEL ANDERSON, &
Dubuque, Dee. :, 1910. nl3h PcJpriebY.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
KNOX INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL, 100000.
FIRE, MARINE, AND LIFE INSURANCE.
Office Ola Water-st., near Market, in VVisc's
Brick Row.
VINCENNES, INDIANA.

TE7HIS Company having been duly organic
a ed, and the Capital Stock properly secured
are now prepared to receive applications for In
surance against loss or damage by fire, on Build
lngs, Merchandise, Machinery, Mills, Manufac
tories, and all descriptions of property, also Mer
chandise 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
ed; and paid
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

Bo1L1sG PoTAroEs.-A correspondent Of the
Londou times says:-s'The following method Of
dressing potatoes will be found Of great use At
this season of the year, when skins are tough and
potatoes are watery. Score the skin of the po-s
tatoe with knife lengthways and across, quite
round, and then boil the potato in plenty Of W.,
ter and salt, with the skin on. The skin readily
cracks when It is scored and let's out the moist,
ure, which otherwise renders the pctsta soapys
and wet. The improvements ~ bad toes vi
tliis method Of boiling them, 4 very crest:
all who have tried It, find great advantage init;
now that good potatoes are very difficult u be
obtained" .4ssta.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
KEEPING PLouGHs FROM Rrsr1ye

KEEPING PLoUGHs FROM RUsr1NG.-A cor
respondent of the Prairie Farmer gives the fol.
lowing recipe for keeping ploughs from rusting:
"Melt together one part of beeswax and two
parts of deer's tallow, and form into a ball, and
use as occasion requires" He recommends it
for keeping other tools from rusting. AS regards
ploughs, one good way to keep them from rust
ing in our country, is, to keep them going. Our
ploughs are different, however, from those used
in the pratries of the far west, where the soil is
SO slick and greasy, that thousand years rub
bing wouldn't brighten pe,oter button, but in
gritty old New England one sbout,' will polish
the dullest pig-metal SO brghtthat You see your
face in it. Beeswax and deers tallow may be
good for the Hoosier grubbers, but selbow grease
and primitive tairth' is the stuff for ours. 81
Maine Farmer. is
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

The NATIONAL DEBr.-The national debt
is stated by the Secretary of the Treasury to be
$64,7o4,693 Il. The payment is provided for,
to be mado by the first July, 1868. The Sec
retary recommends loan to meet deficit on the
first of July next, of $lG,00O,OO0. The influx
of gold from California, and the rim of the uni
versal Yankee Nation will soon clear off this lit
tie debt, and then-and then-we must create
another!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

Orleans was held week before last, in one of
the churches of that city, the object of which
was the adoption of measures to cause a better
observance of the of the Sabbath. Judge Me-
Celeb, of the U. S. District Court, presided.
Speeches were made and the desccration of the
Sabbath by military paradcs, the theatres, &c,
was condemned in unqualified terms. This move
ment may be deemed as the mitiatory step to-
wards an Improvement in the practice complain
ed Of
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
FLOAT MINERAL.

Late accounts from St. Johns, N B., state
that within few days, four vessels had cleared
thence for California, with cargocs of sawed lum-
Der and scantling, window frames, doors and
door pieces, lime, brick, grndstones, salmon
nets, socks, clapboards, &c. and several more
were up for the same destinations
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
DESTROYING Rriers.

A writer of good sense and much experience,
gives his views as to the best mode of destroy
ing briers, which prove great pest on many
otherwise excellent farms. He says he has tried
every conceivable mode. Cutting off and hoe
ing out he has repeated over and over again, with
out the least SUCCESSES the more he cut and
hoed, the more thrifty they sprung up. But
finally, he put the ground in with clover, thick
ly sown. The briers appeared next season as
usual, but they were s;ckly; sheep then were
turned into pasture on the clover-and the result
was the complete extirpation of the brier. This
is an easy mode for most farmers to try. The
writer is confident that clover is the great ene-
my of the brier and a sure exterminator.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

A young man recently having succeeded af
ter much persuasion, in getting kiss out of a
girl, went and told of it. One of her acquain.
tances met her, and said-"So Sally, John says
that you let him kiss YOU
he had teascd me an hour, but it was a tight
squeeze even then
$50 ho!'' exclaimed the other, che did not men,
ton that. He only spoke of the kiss, but did
not say anything about the squeeze
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

country, (says the New York Tribune has now
nearly ready for the press, a complete history of
the recent war of independence in Hungary, in
cluding its cause, antccedents and events, mill
tary and political, with full notice of the men
who played prominent parts in that great histo-
rcal drama The author himself was connected
with the struggle, and can throw light on many
Of the important facts which the entire closing
otthe frontiers, during the war, kept wrapped in
mystery
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

romantic youth proceeding up Chesnut
street the other afternoon, picked up thimbe
He stood awhile medtating ubon the probable
beauty of the owner, when he pressed it to his
lips saying, ooh that it were the fair check of the
wcarer!' Just as he had finished, big wench
looked out of the window and said, BOSS, dis
please to frow dat fimble of mine in de entry
iist now drapbit.' The man is said to have
tainted.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

A priest was once called upon to pray over the
barren fields of his Pensioners. He passed from
one enclosure to another, and pronounced his
bcnediction, until he came to most unpromis.
ing case. He surveyed its sterile acres in des.
pair. All said he, brethern-no use to pray
here-this field needs manure!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
References insIndiann:

References insndiann:
His Excellancy, Gov. Joseph A. Wright, Indianapolis
Col James H. Lane, Lieut.. Governor, do
Hon. G. H. Test, Secretary of State, do
Douglass Macguire, Auditor of State, do o..
Hon. Caleb b. Smith, Connersvie;
Col. W. A. German, NJ. G. Bloomngton;
Hon e. NJ Huntington Judge U. s. Dist. CT, Canneltor
A. M. Puett, Esq, Rockville, ,r.
Col. Thos. II. Blak Tcrrc- -Ifaue; llasTes " aDas
Chas. Butler, ESD, New York Crty; anu hf'e canal
Jacob ID. Early, Esq, Tcrre- -Hautc ..'
VIM Burtch, President Branch Bank, Vinccnncs;
James Collins, Jr., State AGENT in New York
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

1t is generally admitted that the Irish are mor'
famous for making bulls-but we think til.
Dutch can go ahead for making pigs, for in
stance:
I've got pig cat, and I've got pig tog,
I've got pig calf, aud I've got pig hog,
I've got pig baby, SO pig and so tall,
And I've got pig vifc dats pigger as all.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

THE FEMALE WA1sr.-Accordng to the di-
mensions. Of the human frame, the female waist
should measure from twenty-sevcn to twenty
nine inches; but some ladies do not permit them
selves to grow beyond twenty -four, whilst thous
ands are laced to twenty-five, and some to less
than twenty inches. Yellow faces and general
debility arc the consequences
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
DIR ECTOR S.:

Hon. X. N. CARNAN, Lawyer, ,Vincennes Indiana;
JACOB PEA, Manufacturer, sKnox County, Indiana
w. j. HEBERp, Merchant, Vincennes, do
Hon. c. M. ALLEN, Lawyer, do do
HORACE f. PECK, Merchant, do do
ZEPHANIAH PLATT, Lawyer, New York City.
Ex-Gov. D. WALLACE, Lawyer, indianapolis, Indiana;
7. T. BENBnDcE, Merchant, Lafayette, do
P. r. BAILEY, do Fort wayne, do
WALTER WEARY, do Tcrre-Haute do
Henry d. ALLs, do Evansville, do
H. X. ScHooLcRAFT, Naturalist, Washington, D. C
VINCENT T. WEST, NJ. d., Pike County, Indiana
r. N. CARNAN, President.
3. S. WHITNEY, Secretary.
NJ. NJ. HAYDEN, Agent,
December 26, ls49 lG-ly Dubuque
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

CURE FOR LovE.-Take of manufactured hemp
about six feet-of courage, enough to make a
slip moose and place it around your neck-of
resolution enough to fasten it to the top ola tree
and Of termination-sutficient to take leap
downward. If this does not effect a cure, get
married. e rs asiG iG,sa4s5sI f83 ESEal H5S
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

A TLATTERING MISUNDERSTANDING
young lady, accompanied by her intended, was
lately walking in the neighborhood of Hghgate,
when she very innocently inquired, ''Don't you
think highgate very pretty" He understood ..
her to say, ~ gel" promptly replied, ~ do, in
deed
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

A serv,lc Conspiracy was lately detected in
Prince George county, Md. The public patrol
broke in upon party of about thirty negroes,
free and slave, gathered in a tent They re-
sisted, overpowercd the patrol, and all made their
escape, save one, who was arrested On search
ing the tent, number of loaded guns and pis-
tolls were found
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

The LORDS OF THE LooM.-It would seem
from the following paragraph from the London
Punch, that the protectionsts of England are
the United States.
"The protectionists complain of their poverty,
and yet they are feasting all over the land. They
eat, drink, and are not merry. Their meetings
are graced with "every delicacy Of the season.
We cannot understand it; for one thing is per-
fecty clear that in the midst Of all their starva-
ton, they are never in want Of dinner; or at a
loss for guinea to get it,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

MAMMOTH STEAMBoAT,--The St. Louis Era
describes new steamboat now in course Of con-
struction inhat city, and nearly ready launch-
ing, which, it says, will be the largest boat, on
the western waters. Her length il to be 3l7 feet,
and her breadth SO feet.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

An old lady once said that her idea of a great
man was, ga man who is keerfu of his clothes
don't drink spirits, kin read the bible withou
spelling the words, and kin eat cold dinner or
wash day to save the winning folks from cook
inr
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

81 keep an excellent table," said land lady
disputing with one of her boarders
"1hat may be true, marm,' said he, ''but you
put nothing upon it,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23
Estray Notice.

rEyAKEN UP by the subscriber, living in JEFF
ferson township, Dubuque county, a BRIN.
DLE OK, with white spot on the left shoul.
der. Supposed to be ten years old, and apprais.
ca at $1,000. Said Ok has been in my possess.
ion about three months.
Dec. rs, 1s40. 16--3w WIN. FOSTER.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

SAN honest confession is good for the soul,
said somebody, and Iayloy's organ at Washing
ton--the Republic -thought it would test il by
declaring aThe Administration party is, confess
edly, in minority in the House, as well in the
Senate" 1t doubtless breathed much frcel
afterwards.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

One of the courts of Alabama has been trying
to solve, for the last fortnight the birth and
parentage of a little darkey, who has fallen heir
to quite an estate Like Mungo Park, they are
endeavoring to discover "the source of Niger
but whethre they will succeed, is still problemat-
ical
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

A teacher in Virginia, giving lessons in geog-
raphy, asked boy,-'What State do you live
in? The urchn hit the fact, when he drawled
out: "A state of sin and misery
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

ANOTHER NAME FOR IT.-Thc Hon. Henry
Clay, who IS great man, visited Father Math
cw last week, and if the report in the Herald be
correct, they exchangcd-platitudcs
[Sunday Mercury.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

George w. Brega, who made the overtures
to Mr.. Bennett from Clayton and Co., to obtain
the support of the New York Herald, has been
dismissed from Office. This small sacrifice was
offered up by Mr., Ewing, The Big Knife Of the
home department. ta .sa.s sfl'4t
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

SENATE coMM1rrEEs.-Neither Clay, Benton
Calhoun, Webster, Cass, nor Seward-the six
Senators whose names have been most used in
connection with the Presidential offiice--are
placed at the head ofany committee in the Sen
ate for the present session of that body. Hous-
ton, however, is chairman of the committee on
Military Affairs; Douglass on the Territories
and Dodge (of wisconsin, on the Militia.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

The first step towards virtue, is to abstain from
vice. No man has true, sound sense, who il
immoral.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

To ascertain the weight of horse, place youl
toe under the animals foot.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

An Irishman received challenge to fight a
duel, but declined. On being asked the reason--
"Och, /" said Pat, tswould you have me lave my
mother an orphan" .a st,.a ~sg b
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-23

81 wouldn't like to be in your shoes, Id be
hanged if would as the culprit said to the
condemned convict.