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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15
mic unitx 81 &c Human race.

An opinion lately enunciated by Professor
AGAnrz at Charleston, South Carolina, denying
The unity Of the human race, has excited atten.
ton, and called forth some dispositions from
persons who have made this and similar matters
the theme Of serious reflection. The following
from the Newark Daily Advertiser, is one among
the number Of such dispositions, which we pre-.
sent to our readers for the qualification of their
curiosity; though we by no means concur in all
its statements or deductions. s
From the Newark Daily Advertiser
Unity and Improvement Of the Human
At late meeting of the American Associa-
ton for the advancement of Science, at Charles
ton, paper was read by DR.. Mott of Mobile,
sOn the Physical History of the Jews, in rela-
ton to its bearing on the common origin of man.
kind This led to a debate in which Professor
Agaziz took occasion to say, that, after giving to
the question much consideration, he was ready
TO maintain that the different races men socre
decended from different stocks, and he regarded
this position as fully sustained by divine revela-
ton. The Jewish history was the history not
Of divers races, but of single race Of mankind;
but the existence Of other races was often Incl
dentally alluded to, and distinctly implied if not
0OSOlutely. asserted, III Tie sdCIeO volume. -
s. '' 1t'' Providence Journal 4
The original unity of the human family, and
its vast susceptibility of degradation improve
ment, we hold to be cardinal, well-established
truths, having an intimate relation to all ques-
tions Of science, morals polity and religion. We
are sorry therefore to see the high authority of
Professor Agassiz quoted against the original u
nifty. DR.. Morton, of Philadelphia, who has
lately examined numerous skulls. from various
tribes and nations, also inclines to the opinion of
original diversity. This inference from his lear
ned researches we are not inclined to concede;
but his labors in this novel field of scientific en-
terprise and research must ever be held in high
admiration. His mode of operations is this
He collects the SOULS of many nations, takes out
the brain, and fills the cavity with shot eighth
of an inch in diameter. This shot is then pour
ed out and measured in cubic inches which gives
precisely the size Of the brain. The brains of
different nations and races he finds to be of diff
ferent sizes; and from these premises, real and
valuable as they are, he draws his conclusions
like those of Manfred, ssconclusions most forbid
den rs y .2H1L"N. 7s@st1
tAnd then Owed
In my lone wanderings, to the cause of death,
Searching its cause in its effect; and drew
From withered bones & skulls & heaped up dust
Conclusions most forbidden &c., IT,.
The summary of DR.. Morton's patient labors
we give in his "table showing the size of the
brain in cubic inches, as obtained from the meas
ureinent Of six hundred and twenty three crana,
Of various races and families Of men,
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PAINTING.

WTE the undersigned, return warmest thanks
w our friends, and the public generally, for the liberal
share of patronage have received at their hands for the
past years. and oe by strict attention and punctlla
~ to business, merit continuance of such patronage
We take this method of informing the public, that
have, At expense, purchased the right of the "ro
vile PATENT, of the proprietor, John MCIntre, Esq'r
st. Louis to be used by EXCLUSIVELY, within the city
and county Of Dubuque.
The above patent right consists of and highly i'm
portantmprovemen for the mixing and preparing of white
lead, and all other coors, applicable every color itou
the acales any dcscrpon whereby chitcr hand
somer and more durable paint is produced.
The said Improvement is now In successful In most
Of the large eastern and southern cities, and the right
purchased by the u s. Government for the of the
Navy Department. after having given it satisfac
Try and scrufinizng trial.
All who acquainted with the nature of white lead
s1d OIL know that they have affinity for each other
that, mix them thoroughly possible, they Will sepa-
rate, standing few hours, the lead sinking bot
ON, the oil remaining, clear and pure, the top. If,
then, anything be added to them which, without nll-
ring the body of the paint will cause the two to unite,
without the power of afterwards separating, BE
DURABLE and such is the effect of this
discovery of this progressive age ALL therefore, DESTROYS
of having painting done in elegant and durable manner
and with quick dispatch, Will find it their advantage
consult at shop Joseph Ogby's, 5th street.
below Main, nearly opposite the Globe Building.
~. BENNETT & HARDIE.
Ready -mixed paints kept constantly hand for sale
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Notice to all whom it may concern

WE have this day sold to PETER VARIES our entire
" Stock of Merchandise; and take this opportunity
of informing those that indebted us, either note
otherwise, that will expect all accounts due U.S.
to be paid forw and any parties having claims against
u.s. by presenting them at P. NAPLES counting ROOM will
have them Immediately paid. ...-.. .- ~ .,l,-4
n .t,.i -l...i.. g. NAPLES e. ZIRKIE
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LIMITATIONS Wood and Marble, Maps Mounted ant
i Varnisled Society Banners, Badges Aprons Ssc &C.
painted with neatness and dispatch, by 77e'
'""- IT,. 81 BENNETT & UARDTE.
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For California
Last Notice !

\ LII those indebted to the Firm Of WApIrs
"a q IIRKLE, 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.
.ase ~ w. @HfAta2tW APLFSba Il ZIRKLE
March 10, 1850: tt27-tf. Ji8fa i,fw ird bdI5
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Iowa Shoe and Leather Store!
rl.| .'.j SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT.
NFEN, women, and children, you are respectfully IN
1xl vited to call and the large stock and almost end
less variety Of all qualities and stylesof 15I
s,.''.''.'J BOOTS AND SHOES, .ft".or
the Shoe Store, where you can be accommodated with
the latest Eastern Styles both fine and heavy and
on the principle Olvng and lenglive. Aajorty
people are now expected the Shoe Store purchase
their boots and Shoes because they can there find just the
article they want Come, and ALL and get the article
that viii keep your feet dry and warm, and good health
will be the inevitable result.
Country Merchants wishing Boots and Shoes by the case
or dozen, will find to their interest my before
purchasing elsewhere Ihave large stock store to sell
by the case, and more on the way from the East. 49,
The subscriber would !call the attention Of all who wish
SHOEMAKER'S LEATHER, E4tF
to the largest stock lie may safely say kept in the city
Dubuque and at prices to suit youalsO general assor
ment of fndngsl ....-------
DAVID DECKER.
Dubuque, Dec. /, 1840. left ..'' "E"i.'"htt =.
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Peoples Hat Store,

PEOPLES Hat Store,
THREE DOORS NORTH OF THE CITY HOTEL, MIS-sTREET,
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
TTNHE subscriber having located permanently in Dn
L buque, would respectfully inform the citizens that
he has, and will keep constantly hand, fine
ment of
HATS AND CAPS,
as can be found in the Northwestern country, and will
make to order any description of Hats, the
sonabc terms. The following are few of the kinds on
hand all of the latest styles:
Fine Nloleskn Silk Hats, IIeutro Hats;
Rough and Ready do. Russia do
Buena Vista do. Leghorn do
Panama do Pearl do
Mems and Childrcn's Cloth Caps.
Don't forget the place. doors north of City Hotel
w. DONNELLAN.
Dubuque, May LIST, 1e49 35-tf
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NTAIIS4O Kegs assorted Sizes superior quality; 60
~ llafboxes Glass x 10, for sale low by
r.. & e. II. SMITH.
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LIFE INSURANCE..

TNHE subscribers have been appointed Agents in D,,-
l. buque for the PHOENIX Insurance COMPANY, of St.
Louis and are prepared to receive and forward applca-
tions for policies. 80
The Company has ample guarantee capital in addi-
ton to premiums Their terms liberal those Of
any simr office, and the insured participate in tho pro-
fits of the Company. H.. r.'.f ,L '..
As an illustration of the advantages of life Insurance.
We mention case, which is one of many, that might be
this office, the 7th of July, ultimo] for 5O0O-the
premium which comparatively rte; the 22d
of July, the gentleman died of Cholera and the company
have paid over to his family $4,000. " 80
r. "A & E. II. SMITH
II. l.. WHITMAN, Medical Examiner.
August 4th, l649. 40-tf
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$1,000 q Year Made Clear.

HE undersigned offers for sale his place, hundred
biqne known as the Dubuque Nursery containg 1000
cloise Apple Trees, all grated and of the best quality ex-
tant Also large lot of Cherry, Pear Chestnut and
Mountain Ash Trees, together with several thousand Or
namenal Trees with large lot of shrbbery, to numer-
sery business The place contains acres good two sto
y brick house with frame attached, 90 by 80 feet an OK
cellen cellar, good well of water large barn. stable
carriage house and other buildings have also an ar
rangenent with practical Nurseman who owns large
Nursery and is under contract furnish any quantity Of
Fruit and ornamental Trees SUCH the market demands
The person purchasing will be entitled the SAME arrang
ment With care and attention to the Nursery business
under my arrangement, person can make Thousand
enter into the above business will find this good opportu
nifty. Apply you lose rare chance Terms lib
era and the place at bargain. "' ''.'' III
.' - .e w. L.. JOHNSON. L.
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House and Sign Painting.
HoUsE, Sign, Fancy, Ornamental, and Char Paint
IL ing, Gliding, Glazing, Paper Hanging, &c.
BENNETT & HARDIE.
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Certificate.

Certificate.
We the undersigned, hereby certify that have hat
painting done for by Bennett Hardie with paint mix
ed according to the patent improved pa and of opn
ion that the said paint is in every way superior to any tina
has heretofore under notice. for beauty and Gle
gance of finish. .-n "..' =. =
Christopher Pelan, David Jones,
I. N. Higbee, J. M. Marsh,
II. s. Hetherngton A. D. Anderson.
Platt Smith, is'.-
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NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN, That the Dubuque Mutual Fire
Insurance Company has been incorporated under the
provisions of act of the General Assembly of the State
OF iowa, entitled An Act to authorize general Incorpo-
ratlons,' for the purpose of mutually insuring dwelling
houses stores, shops, and other buildings house hold fur
niture, and other property of its members
The capital stock incorporated consists of the deposcd
premium notes OF its members, subject assessment
losses and expenses.
Two and Ialfper cent the amount of the cDost
premium notes is actually paid in when articles of In
corporation signed and insurance effected by every
member, and the remainder is be paid whenever the
Directors shall make said notes to nav loss
es and expenses
The association commenced its existence on
the Goth day of April lS4S which will expire on the Goth
day OF April 1868, but subjeCt to renewal by unanimous
Inc oncefso OF the company consists of board of twelve
directors, to be elected annually the first Monday
June, and President Secretary and Surveyor apuocd
by the Directors.
c. Ii. BOOTH, President
J.C. WEATHERBy, Secretary
C. H. Booth, j. p. Farley, James J.. Langwortly j. &.
Wcatherby, +. V. Goodrich, Richard Benson W. s. Gil
liam, Jno G. Shields, p. A. Lorier w. Lawther Peter
NAPLES, and NJ. Mobley. =,
SARSAPARILLA, PILLS, POWDERS, &c
HAVE on hand large supply of Tow nsend's sarsapa
rilla Moffats Pills and Bitters Wrlghs Braggs and
Smiths and Lees Pills, and Kucckehas' Worm Pow
ders These articles warranted to be genuine and will
be sold cheap. f. F. GILLESPIE
March 5tll, 1S49.
PAINTS, OILS, vARNIsH, &c.
supply oftle following articles Wis Linseed Oil, Spts
Turpcntlne, pure White Lead CoIal and Japan Varnish
Chrome and Paris Green Chrome Yellow, Lamp Black,
Venetian Red, Lharge, Spanish Brown, Paint Brushes,
for cash. f. F, GILLESPIE.
March 1lth, 1919.
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SPRING OF 1850!
.Doh1 q. Martt11 s. Brothers,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
NAM MOTH CLOTHING
EMPORIUM,
No. lis, Main-strect, st. Louis, Mo.

Nv - - WV HoSs A/O 4aAS3 NAOs
DIOR the approaching spring manufacturing tho
II largest and most complete assortment of CLOTH
confident cut and made In superior style any other
stock offered in the West. From the long expert
ence that we have had, and the many advantages that
possess III purchasing, manufacturing, ETC., feel
fectly assured in pedging ourselves - ~
TO sell lower than any other House.
Merchants, by looking through stock, will find that
they can purchase as low be bought in any
house. We will pledge ourselves duplicate any bill.
from the long experience (sixteen years. in the whole
sale and retail trade of ST. Louis certain that
goods are much better adapted the of the
population than any stock manufactured t 'f '-i
al IN THE UNITED STATES. :.'> -:
We have this season made great improvements and addi-
tons Store, and have three large stories
n CROWDED WITH FRESH GOODS. !.
Merchants who have kept clothing will do well
to try it. as it will better profit and leave fewer
nants than other style of goods. f%i%ia'!' SaEy
The great advantage in goods is that they
cnt 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 will
sell lower than his neigbor but not only san it, but
are determined to do it, As proof of it, We can refor to
thousands Of the srewdest purchasers that visit the city,
that we sell to regularly Ef.sr Jor.l SID e4Da'y
IA goods ordered, packed the lowest cash prices
and those that do not please can be returned. -,
We have but one store in the city, ' .''i-.' -
IT'S No. lis, Main-Street. "@H
Merchants visiting New York will always find at our
house, No ll3, Broadway large and complete stock at
lower process than any other house. F7ls atcI-F
aa go. JOHN T. MARTIN & BROS
March 9th, 1850. 26.tf rsa qGI"I.l:.rt .....,,,.
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JAMES NIULLIN,

z y ~. 3 .Ea HNT III IIIU II, EsK77'EFd
"OULD respectfully inform his friends and the pub
w lie, that he has taken into partnership with him.
,,...a ,.EcrE2 JOHN TIMONEY, I.:.gs 7 49,,
late Gutter for Charles Taylor Of this City, and hopes by
their united exertlons to give entire satisfaction in te
line OF business .Fl2 nFsf ysIf .aphaac ,9giH a},l
feel confident that their work will be got UP in style Of
neatness not to be surpassed in the Western Country
ihey are prepared to furnish GOODS or make up gentle
mems own muterial , - 4a.~t FL, ,;sf,-a 80 rr,I
ner prices will be moderate. Cutting done shortest
0Their shop is at j. NluLLIs,s old stand, over the
Checkered Store Main Street :, ;~'',.' ,,,-."r
dubuque, Iowa. Nov q, ls49. la-ly = ...rai
A1adics' Fashionable Shoe Store.
>n = MIR. HERMANN sAUER,. uqgir. g.,
"oULD respectfully beg leave inform the ladies' Of
w Dubuque, that he has opened an establishment for
the manufacture of Ladies' and Misses fashionable Cater
Boots and Shoes on Main street, opposite the NAPLES
House. ST.. .-.,. ... 10 Ill - - y Ir-F -
Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. S, ls49 q. 90. . r. snl3-3m,
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w. w. FRENCH, Nj. ID.

CINCINNATI Oct 30, 1649
hereby state that am acquainted with Mr.. Hcroni-
mus, magistrate of Hollansburgh, also with DR.. French
lie J. M ADAMS
Tar is enveoped in fine white steel enprav,d wranner
and may be had, wholesale retail, from H. BLAKSLEY
&c., only agents, southwest of Third and Chest
nut streets, st. Louis. s' .'", 5Hr.,t.a.
Also by E. F. GILLESPIE, Dubuque; CRAWFORD &
Co. Galena; and Druggists & Merchants generally.
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COMPREHENSIVE.

FHEundersgned would respectfully inform their friends
and the public generally that they have this day en-
tered into partnership, under the name of CHARLES Ru
MILLER, in the Cabinet and Chair Manufacturing Blu
siness at the old stand of Charles Miller opposite the Land
Office, on Main-street 4 .s...., -
Furniture, Chairs, and all other articles in their line
kept constantly on hand, the most reasonable ters
Turning in wood also done to order with SKILL neaness
and despatch We would also stae that have purctas
ed of Jacob Indy his Patent Right for making ndlcy's
Bedsteads, whereby we have secured the exclusive right
for the County of Dubuque Iowa. and vend
the aforesaid Bedseadsn said county. All PERSONS there
fore, cautioned against infringing rights secured
to by the aforesaid Patent, shall assredy
prosecute alwho shall doso. .. lt-1ag T. 81. :.
~ '!H.unl..n sI. CHARLES MILLER, ..
r.'. - .-.,.. ....... RUFUS MILLER.
Dubuque April "a, 1s49. -'''l '' '.'' ...' "' Pc.
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lmc aego MOFFATS 8za
Life Pills and Phoenix RitterS.

g, These Medicines have now been before the
public for period of FIFTEEN YEARS, and and /,
during that time have maintained high charac-
tor in almost every part of the globe for their ex-
traordnary and immediate power of restoring per-
feet health to persons suffering under nearly every
kind Of disease to which the human fraIne is liable.
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TO Te1E Pu)BLlG.

49, nosa iig,9 10 EJa .h2l7ua
"a rg4tIUlstfy sfEitr,f E-,,r-,r...1
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Notwithstanding the extraordinary properties of these
valuable ingredients, generally known and acknowl
extracting and combining their peculiar virtues
with other vegetable substances such Iceland Moss,
Wild Cherry &C., to form compound hitherto unrvalled
in the history of the and of diseases of the
lungs
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6JTESTl . n IS.iG
The proprietor is not willing that his assertion
shall be the only certificate of the virtues of this great
edy for CONSUMPTION nor has he to publish in
the columns of newspaper the hundreds, ay, thousands
of certificates which have been voluntarily proered him
by those who have been cured by it. The of es-
nony in his hands, from the citizens of Cincinnati and
those too of the first character and responsibility, is al
most Incredible short extract from several of these
certificates is given below.
6rThey are published entire in pamphlet form, and
may be seen in full by calling upon the Agent.
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whole circulation Except exchanges sent by carriers
by others than the mail service This peudicia both
the people and the Of the Department. The whole
circulation Of the country press does not pay
With reduction to ten cents year, o two mills per paper
more than 60O 600 papers will be thrown into the mails and
at least $780, 900 secured the Govenment and what
Of vastly more consequence the community will be far better
served great increase Of newspaper circulation viii be
secured and all the beneficial influences of widely circulated
healthy vigorous, wesussned domestic, local paper viii
be permanently established There shout one thou
sand i've hundred papers to be affected by this alteration Of
postage The circulation is not less than seven eight or
nine hundred thousand per week. The benefits Of such
press are ncaculabe and II TO be all proper
legislation is now practically desired for the benefit of
the mails The postage now charged is than Fifty per
cent the Of the paper He concluded by proposing
the following amendment and proposing it, saidhe would
DO glad 10 lower but he believed this low proposition
as the House would sustain II should be substituted for
that part Of the second section which relates newspapers
To place out Of the State where Published
PoSag and for such newspaper transmitted through
the mails out Of the county where pablishsd il the
State there shall be charged half postage and for
every Newspaper transmitted through the mails in the county
postage If,
The CHAIRMAN stated that the amendment was not
in ORDER the first section being now under consideration
Nh. BROWN, of Indiana, moved to amend The FIRST
ton b. striking out all thereof and inserting follows
That from and after the 3oh day Of june 1851 letters
carried in the mail the United States shall be charged with
the following rates OF postage On all letters not exceeding
half ounce in weight FIVE and for every additional
half ounce or fraction thereof there shall be charged the like
sum Of five cents additional and all drop letters cents
The CHAIRMAN ruled the amendment out Of order,
there being amendments the first section already pending
MI BRO WIN then proceeded address the cnnmittee.
expressing himself in favor Of low tax etteyssuch
would be sufficient TO maintain the Department which object
he thought would be accomplished by the amendment he
proposed to Offer but which had been ruled out of order
Mr.. THOMPSON, Of Pennsylvania, then obtained the
floor, but yielded to motion that the committee rise which
being agreed to- Il s5
The comlniee and reported progress mas aa gg
On motion Of Mr. POTTER the various propositions sub
mtted amendments to the bill ordered to be printed
And then the House adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

MONDAY, DECEMBER l6, 1850.
The following members, in addition to those heretofore
mentioned, appeared to-day and took their seats!
Mr.. STKTsoS, Of Maine Mr. MEAcHAN, Of Vermont :