davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

- sIngular bn.yll.y his recently thrown
the great city of New York into t;vcrish excite,
ment. The thieves broke INTO the office of the
District Attorney and stole several indictments
and other important papers. A reward Of $uijo.
has been offered for the apprehension Of the bur
rlars
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
Il TIC Jon lEOollss.

Our country friends who remain in town over
night would do we'll to drop in at the Auction
Rooms of Nightingale and Morrison, opposite
the ExprcssO. .iiccc, and avail themselves of the
bargains which these accommodating gentlemen
are always ready to offer. Goods can be had of
them for almost any price you have mind to
oiirr. TRY them
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

NEW Posi- OFFICE.-A new Pos. O.i:ce has
been established at ST. Joscph's Prairie, Dubuque
county. We are not yet informed of the exact
locality OF the office, but presume it will be To-
Gated on the Iowa City road, about eight miles
from Dubuque. The establishment of this office
will afford our friends in that neighborhood a
good opportunity Of becoming subscribers for the
"Miners' Express" Will they do so?
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

~ Some modest ladics of Pittsburg have re-
Gently entered Il compliant against one Of the
other gender, for bathing in Il stream some five
hundred yard; distant from their position. On
being asked low they could recognizes him at
such distance, they replied, 'Ne "scd Il spy
yIuSs.'" Modest ladies', them.-takc care of a
lady who speaks very modrstly, and yei uses a
spy-glass.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

Ev' Petitions are circulating in the eastern
gainst continuing friendly and diplomatic inter-
course with Austria. Who will circulate such
petition here' II would be nnmerously signed.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
FARMERS HOME.

rTNHE undersigned sill keeps this long established and
l. well known Tavern the of Main and
The Market square, in this cy and is now better PIE arcd
thnn hc has been before to accommodate ira Icl"rs
and rcgulsr boardcrs, the most reasonable tes c
has made several now additions, and mIreycu,ctsM tho
former He would especially recommend III. G. ib
Ishnont 70 Farmers and Icnstcrs, as his stable and yard
accommodations arc not surpassed by any ~ Ilic cy
ch9r1es moderate. Come and try me.
Dec. s. IRf2. nl3-n r2J .R HiHSE
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

7NOWTSUV-V7 7Sr0HSEH .HeWUt7S-LUH1 JOEN.
Eutract to the Editor, datcd
WAsHlNGToN, Dec. 90, 1S40.
Dear Sir:-The House of Representatives,
yesterday evening, elected HOWELL CoBB of
Georgia, Speaker ofthe 3lst. Congress, on the
Siry Third ballot. Thus, after consuming
Three Weeks ofCongrcssiona time, the election
has resulted in the choice Of gentleman, every
way qualified for the exalted station. All our
minor preferences must be merged in the princi-
pie of devotion to the general good.
You may expect the Presidents Message by
tomorrow S mail
The House, having decided that plurality
vote should elect, on the G3d ballot the result
was announced as follows, viz
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

A large bed or lake of salt has been discovered
about sixty miles northwest of Georgetown,
Texas, and ninety miles from Austin. The salt
is remarkably purc.-Thirty kettles and salt
pahs are already ordered for drying and chrys-
tali1ing the salt.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

a AJEwIsH SETTLEMENT IN wIscoYsIS.--T,he
Jewish Chronicle says that several Jewish fmi-
lies have cmgrated to the United States, from
Bohemia, with the view Of founding a Jewish
settlement in the State Of WISCONSIN
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
CITY HOTEL.

IA H. MILLER, late of the Ieclarc House,
NA Davenport, would advise his numerous
1922 trends, and the public generally, that he
IsSS has taken tho above named spacious cstal
lslhcnt where lie fattcIs himself that lie
will be able TO accommodate his guests In a
style to meet their entire appreciation.
To his St Louis friends, who have heretofore honored
him with their patronage he would say, that the vicinity
OF Dubuque aso,nds with variety of objects of interest
20 the visitor Tie grouse shooting 10 be surpassed
ard t,e best trout ashiag at easy distance.
Passengers conveyed 10 and from the boats in carriages
fnpe Of expense. @ts.7.F-.. -.--s... Ne. =,
81 -z.sa.,r ..,... 4. II. MILLER
Dubuque. Sent, %. 1919, i2-iy. - -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09


THE WASTED FLowERs.-1n the Lowell
Offering, we find the following beautiful and
touching paragraph, so full of the true spirit
of poesv, that we transfer it entire to our col
umns-
On the velvet bank of q rivulet, sat rosy
child. Her lap was filled with flowers, and a
garland ofrosebuds was twlncd around her neck.
Her face was as radient as sunshine that fell
upon it, and her voice was as clear as that of the
bird which warbled at her side. The little
stream went singing on, and with every gush
of its music the child lifted up flower in its
dinpied hand, and with merry laugh threw it
upon its surface. In her glce she forgot that
her treasures were growing less, and with the
swIftmotion of childhood, she flung them upon
the sparkling tide, until every bud and blossom
had Disappeared Then seeing her loss, she
sprang upon her feet, and bursting into tears,
called aloud to the stream, 'sBring back my
fowers!' But the stream danced along regard
less of her tears; and, as it bore the blooming
burthen away, her words came back in taun-
ting echo along it's reedy margin. And, long
after, amid the wang of the breeze, and the
fitful bursts of childish grief, was heard the
fruitless cry, "Bring back my fowers.' Merry
maiden! who art idly wasting the precious
moments bestowed upon thee, see, in the
thoughiless, impulsive child, an emblem of
thyself Each moment is perfumed flower.
Let its fragrants be dispensed in blessings on all
around thee, and ascend the sweet incense to
its bencficent Giver Else, when thou hast
c;srelessly flung them from thee, and seest them
receding on the swift waters of time, thou wilt
cry in tones more sorrowfull than those Of the
child "Bring back my fowers!' And the only
answer will be an echo from the shadowy past,
'.Bring luck my fo'cers
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
EIail Routes.

We arc glad to learn by letter received
from the Hon. Fltz Henry Warren, that the
Nail Service to Sturgis' Rapids, in Blackhaw!z
Co. and also to Fort Atkinson, in Fayct. c..
will soon bcpu- in operation. The Dcpartmcn,
is waiting further in!ormat!on
The same letter informs us that twice week
service will ere long be put upon the Garnavillo
route. This additional service is very much
needed.
Tint route has already been extended to Mo-
mona and Mr.. liuscnuttcr, the very accommo-
dating and grntlcmanIy carrier has been direct
ed to supply that Office, by way Of Mrndon
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

"Pat, you're wearing your stockings wrong
side outward "Och and don't | know It
to be sure-there's hole on the other side, there
, .-rt
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
e.. ID. Sullivan & Co.
WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS

WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS,
sUCCEssoRs JABARD & co.,
No. JNain-Sreet, Saint Louis, Missouri
II EEP constantly hand large assortment of Gold
~ and Silver Watches, French and Yankee Clocks,
Gold Pcncils Gentlemen and Ladies' Breast Pins Gold
Lockers, Gold and Silver Spectaclcs Rings, Gold Guard
Chains, &c. &c.
Silver Table, Desert and Tea Spoons, manufactured and
for sale low Watches and Clocks carefully repaired and
warranted to keep time.
Sept. 5th, lS49. l-ly.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
BY Telegraph.

The following Tclegraphic Dispatch was re-
ceivcd at this office, yesterday. We regret the
absence ofnews from Washington.
St. Louis, Jan. 7th.
5 o'clock, p M.
Flour, common brands, $500; choice, SIS, 12
to $5,25. Wheat, nominaly, ST. 90, per bush
e]. Corn, 40 cts. without sacks, with good de-
mand. Whiskcy scarce, at 2G to q cts. per gil.
Lard, prime, S to 5 l-2. Pork; mess, $500.
Beef no sales. Hogs, very active and prices
advanced to $3.50 to$2,55 Bacon, no sales,
No news from Washington, to-day.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
THE LEFT HAND.

The above is Left Handed cut at the boys
of the City, by gentleman, who, we presume
has suffered from their mischievous conduct
We comrsend the subject to the careful atten-
ton of the boys and also Of the Marshall
Ed. Express
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
Rates OF Advertising:

l square, 40 lines or lcss) 1st insertion $l.0O
Each additional insertion, - 80
One month, $50
Three months, $50
Six months, . - 2H-a 600
One year, Ht- -.tg 1000
Professional Gard (under lnes) per an. 500
Merchants advertising by the year, will $3.50.
be entitled to half column, for $500
Patent Medicines, half column, 1 year, 5000
do do whole column, do 5000
The Express Job Office
Is one of the most perfect in the North West
We have lately purchased from one of the best
Type Manufactures in Boston, an excellent as
sortment of Jon and FANCY Type, which, to-
gether with the stock previously on hand, will
enable us to do all hinds Of Job and Book work,
in the latest and most elegant styles Of Printing
Blanks Of all kinds, constantly on hand, on
printed to order without delay. ssa-s
Handbils, of all sizes and styles, printed at
the shortest notice. '
Book Work executed with neatncs and dis
patch. - -rs.sl.. zrE,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
California;.

This country, or at least portion of it, is now
State, and waits but the sanction of Congress-
to take its place member of the Confcdcra-
cy. We have already given synopsis of the
Constitution adopted for the future government
and protection of the pcoplc;-we will merely
allude to it at present by observing that it is all
that liberal, democratic community could make
it, and is probably the most perfect specimen of
law ever framed for the government of a people,
Several -four neighbors in town have receiv-
cd letters from their friends in California If
we can procure any of them for publication. our
readers shall have the benefit and pleasure of
their pcrusal.
Some opposition to the admission of Califor-
MIA as State, is anticipated, but we expect and
hope that no serious obstacle will be ntcrposcd
by Congress to prevent the Union of this State
to the Contederacy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

80 good, industrious Journcy yn.an Printer
wanted at this office immediately. Fair wages
will be paid, and promptly.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
NAPLES HOUSE.

TYNHD undersigned bcgs leave respectfully inform his
friends, and the public generally, that he continues
the above well known establishment and begs to assure
ton those who may favor him with er company and
that cycrton his part will be omitted render them
comfortable. His table will be supplied with the best tho
Harkc affords. His airy and convenient, and
every department Of the establishment is liberal SCALE
Attached to tic promises is large and coodous sta
bic where attentive groom will always hc in attendance
DANIEL ANDERSON,
Dubuguc, Dec. 5, 1S49. nI3f PoIprictor.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
DIN w. CLARK

HoTARy PUBLIC, DELHI, DELAWARE COUNTY, IOWA.
fTJohn w. Clark will also attend to paying taxes for
non-residents.
July l8, lS49. 46-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
DOCTOR H. HOLT,
o. s. X. PECK,

U. >. x. HE0EN.
ATTORNEY AT LAW, WASHINGTON, D. c.
WILL practice in the Courts Washington. and
w prosecute claims before the different Departments
and before Cours-Especial attention will be given
claims for Bounty Lands for pay and pay for scrv
e>s in the with Mexico.
REFER IN DUBUQUE TO
Hon. Geo. w. JONES' Gen. Warner Lewis,
8. Hampstead, DOct. H. Holt,
T. Rogers, II. Emerson,
Col. Geo. McHeny,
und generally the members of the Bench and Bar and
70 the public men of the State
Ills charges will be reasonable. Letters should he post
paid [Aug. lS49. 49-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
TX.
DUBU9UE:
DAY::::::JANUARY 8, 1850.
What's the News ?

We are asked this question thousand times
day, on the street, at our Office, in the barber s
shop, at the store,-cvery where that same old
fashioned interrogatory halls us, and brings our
whole power of locomotion to regular stand
What's the news is uow asked by everybody,
and the events Of the world arc told over and O.
vcr in reply to the oh-rcpeated but never old in
tcrrogatory.
So far as this question concerns our mmed-
ate selves we must reply, that owing to the pro-
tracted illness of Mr. Kcesecker, and to the diff
ficulty Of supplying his place, we shall be COM
PEELED to suspend operations entirely for one
week or come before our readers in the awk-
ward shape of half sheet. We have preferred
the latter, and shall endeavor to make up in our
brief form the important items Of news which
reach us from all points Of the compass. We
shall begin with
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
From Congress

There is but little news Of Importance. The
members Of the House have not yet got over the
effects of the great effort made to elect their
presiding officer. The Senate has held several
Executive sessions to what purpose with
what effect, we have not heard. Various rumors
ofappointments and removals have reach d us, but
in such questionable shape that we forbcar Civ
ing them in any tangible form.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
Washington Correspondence.

Organization Of the House-Ho,o 1t ,oas done
Speech by the Speokcr-.Messrs. LETTER and
YHompson-Wisconsin ylemJers-Long John
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

CnoLFRA.-Telrgraphic despatch to the Chi.
cago papers, dated, New Orleans, Dec 2oth,
says:
''Thc Cholera is again with us There were
63 cases in the city yesterday, and it 10 on the
incrcaSe''
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
FROM CALIFORNIA

We are under obligations to Mr.. S Hammond
of this City, Just returned from the land of gold
for a file of California papers, containing dates
to the End of November, the day on which he
left San francisco. We have had no oportuni-
ty of tconversing with Mr.H but merely to take
him by the hand and offer, with the thousands of
his friends, our hearty congratulations on his re.
turn to Dubuque
MIR. Hammond has been absent inst one year
and has doubtless, laid in large stores of inform
tion relative to the Country, we'll as fair pro-
portion of its golden stores.
We learn from Mr.. Hammond, that Mr. Will
lam Gillian is now in illinois, on his way home
Messrs Merritt and Moblcy are also on the
way home.
We have but little space for extracts from the
papers. The Elections havs resulted eloriously
for Democracy. We will give the particulars
next week.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09
The Foreign News.

Is not exciting, but important. A treaty has
been made by the U. S. Commissioner at the
Sandwich Islands and the Monarch of that in
tercsting Archipelago. Should this treaty be
ratified at Washington, the commerce of the U
States in the Pacific ocean will be placed upon
a surer basis than that of the most favored mari
time powers. Indeed, our Star of Empire may
yet shine DER these beautiful islands of the Pa
>cific.
The Hungarian refugees of Comorn have ar
rived at New York, and were received with an
enthusiasm which be experienced only by
freemen.
Europe hardly recovered breath from the late
commotions, before her people have determined
to make another demonstration for their rights.
What pity it is that they do not know what
rights We are sure they mistake their strength
their position, and their privileges when we find
them so divided, so ignorant and so obsequous
to the ruling power The late connections
have taught them few good lessons, which will
be useful at the next contention between power
and right, between pampered aristocracy and in
dgent peasantry.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

VALUE oE LABOR IN OREGoN.-The ordinary
wages for laborcrs in the harvest field in Oregon
is Sc per day to each man, and every kind of
labor commands nearly any price demanded
AT the last report received from there, 1900
wagons were on the road-about 1000 being
destined for that territory, and the remainder
for California. The cholera had been fatal out
from Missouri to Blue river, about 400 miles;
about 700 dcaths-it had been abatcd, however,
but there much sickness of tcvers among
the cmcgrants and some deaths.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

DIR. G. w. SCOTT,
CONTINUES TO PCACTICE THE VARIOUS
BRANCHES OF HIS PROFESSION.
OFFICE and residence of Sixth and Iowa streets
TWISll1N to avail himself of every that NAV aid
w in restoring all arrangements of the human organi
xation he has recently procured of Dr. c. b. Barrets
Electro Galvanometers, which admirably adapted to tho
treatment OF many forms of dseaso to which many, who
arc being daily treated, attest
Dubuque, Iowa, Feb. 6, ls49 23-ly
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-09

I. dxAPsrEAD. JAMES
HEMPSTEAD g. BURT.
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW, AND
SOLICITORS IN CHANCERY,-DUBUOUE,I IOWA.
w ILL practice in the District Courts of the End Judicial
w District, and in the Supreme Court
~ OFFICE in the Yellow Brick Building, near Spaul-
dng's Book Store, on Main street.
1y
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-08
Washington Male Seminary

THE second session Of this Institution, opened
i this morning, February llth, 1850.
Rev c. 2. TURaENTINE, Superintendent, Professor
OF Moral and intellectual Philosophy, Bellies
Lett.es and Spanish, Literature.
Rev. II. c. THwEATT, A VI Professor Of tsrecian.
Roman, Frencl, and Italian Literature.
JAMES CRoCKER, a. NJ, Professor Of Mathematics
Students received i'll the Primary Department
and instructed
TER NJ s..
Primary Department, per session of ~ weeks
payabie quarterly in advance, $l2 60
Preparatory Department, 10 UO
Coliac;ate Course 90 &C
Vocal and Instrumental Music, Elements
of Musical Composition, (Extra) w
Initiation Fee. w
No deduction for absence, unless in cases of
protracted illness
Al students charged from the time Of their
entry TO the end of the session.
N E-The sons Of all ,n.D!s'ers who are en-
gagged in the regular work of the ministry, or Of
those who are superanuated or have died in the
ministry, will be educated free of charge.
BOARDING can be obtained in the best fami-
lies, at from Sc to SO per month.
Particular attention will be paid both to the
moral and intellectual training of all s'uten,s
committed 10 charge.
s. Il. SANDERS, Secretary.
Washington, Jan. II, 1850. 2-'f
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-08
SCHOOL, BOOKS

of she latest and most approved authors and edI-
tions, consisting of Anthon's Popular Classical
Works, Cicero, Virgil, Sal!ust, Jacobs first Greek
Reader, Arnold's lst and I'd Greek and Latin
Prose Composition. Andrew and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar, Owen 9 Classical Series, Homer's Odys-
sew, Nenophon's Auabasis CyropedIa, ETC., etc.,
Davies Nathe,natica, Works, Lectures ON Botany,
Mrs i.incoln's Natural Philosophy Chambers Ed
ucational Course, Elements of Chemistry by the
same, MandeviIIe's Course of Reading. Goodrich's
Iss. Cd, So, 4th and 5th Readers Grigg l. Elliotts
lst I'd, Sd, Attn and 5th Re aders Parley's list, I'd
aud Sd Book Of History. With great number
of Others zoo tedious to mention, selected from a
catalogue prepared by the Principals of the Male
and Female Seminary of this place.
large and select assortment of stationery.
Fine Cap and Post Ruled Paper, Record Paper,
Billet Paper QulIs, Inkstands, Steel Pens and
Holders, Sand Boxes, Blank Books of all KINDS,
Copy Books States and Pencils, Office Pencils,
WATERS, Paints of the most superior and select
water co!ors, Portfolios, Cap and Post Drawing
Paper, a very superior quality.
Washington, August %, lsi933-,f
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-08
HN @-~ w MB- -s

C@ Il N @M~EA- ISA -MB $50
THE planters OF the South-Wes respect
i fully informed that the manufacture OF Gins,
has been recently commenced, and is in full
operation, at ColIinsburg, BOssier Parish, La.
1t is designed that this establishment shall be
permanent, and the proprietor so!ciss patronage,
under the pledge Of furnishing article superior
to any now in use.
The patronage and reward of industry is ever
in proportion TO the utility of its products Profit
is the first object in all enterprise; and to secure
this object, superior skill. materials and attention
are required in new establishment, that would
compete successfully with those OF long standing
and popularity.
No pains or expense has been spared to secure
these advantages. Ingenious, skilful workmen,
the best material, and the most approved patterns
are employed, and the proprietor designs that the
reputation of his establishment shall be drterrin-
ed and sustained by the superior quality of his
gins Taey will be furnished to purchasers at the
most convenient points on the river, above or be-
low the raft upon terms as reasonable and ac-
commodating, as can be had at any establishment
of the kind in the country The most careful and
prompt attention will be given to the repairing Of
gins; and to all orders in that line of business.
JOHN P. COLLINS.
Pneve, Bosser Parish, La.
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-08
DRS, WILLIAMS g. BURT,

UAVE just received superior lot OF Sand aud
Ill Black Lead Crucibles, Blue Smalts, Per
cussion Caps, Apothecary's scales and weights,
Galvanic batteries, and bone liniment,
Turlington's balsam, extract pink root, thermome
ters, Harlem oil, horse lancets, Hus double and
single trusses, Chase's do. abdominal supporters,
silver and brass spring lancets, hair-lip scissors.
surgeons pocket instruments Nos. and 9,
pensory bandages, metallic and gum-elastc nipple
shields, Moffats btters and pills sand paper, red,
yellow and white bronze, Sands sarsaparilla,
Townsend's sarsaparia, race ginger, Clipped
logwood, verdgris, indigo No l, madder No. l.,
medical saddiebags, Husbands magnesia, hy-
drometers, gold and silver leaf, chooroform,
chrome green and yellow, jujuba paste, copal
varnish, patent lint, linseed oil, white lead and
every other article usually found in drug store.
Washington, Sept. 5, lS49-35-tf