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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-14
$4,000 FRUIT TREES.
NEW GOODS!
NOTICE

NOl1CE
ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, FROM THE
GOING THEREOF.
TTNIE undersigned would respectfully return their sin
l. thanks to the public generally for their very lib
the last years. and trust honest and strict at
tcnton to business cheap goods, ind plenty tlen tC
merit continuance of your kind tavorS
We have spliced the POstOtCe department to the old
"a, which adds very much to her sze convenience, and
comfort: and while have been making these extensive
arrangements, we have not forgotten to enlarge
ney bags and safes in proportion. So, along with
yellow drt and Hcric0ns have still for more
of the same kind. We receiving Fall and
Winter
Stock of Goods,
direct from the Eastern Cities and manufactures, compri
sing FIVE HUNDRED PACKAGES, in which will be
found Fereign and Domestic Dry Goods;
Straw Goods; Hats and Caps; Boots and Shoes;
Clothing, Cutlery, Saddery;
Queens and Hardware, Groceries;
Iron Castings, Steel, &c. &c.
And in fine, everything necessary the wants, comfort
and taste of both city and country and of tile latest styles
and patterns Call and take your time to examine
goods and prices and fear not the result do
know of TRUTH that facilities enable sell
Wholesale or Retail cheap any House North of st
Louis.
HJWhcat, Dry ana Green Hides will be taken in ex-
change for Goods, In payment of debts due, if de-
livercd before the first of October next Then
along with your Wheat and Hides and all that know
themselves Indebted TO be the amount much little;
those old scores must be settled ups and that shortly
EMERSON & SHIELDS
No. Al, Corner of Main and 4th streets Dubuque.
August 90. lsl9.
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Waupun, June, 1850.
Heavy Masses OF Copper.

We have seen passing our office for week
past immense masses of native copper, of such
weights as to require two, teams to a wagon; and
we take from Mr.. Meningitis Shipping Books
the weight of few masses from the Cliff and
Minnesota mines.
The following are from the Cliff, 470; a.
600; 4,096; 1000; 4,256; 4,200; 1890; whole
weight, 29,s52 -. ..
Every piece, it will be noticed, weighs two
tons or more, and many Of them are cut from
masses weighing many tons. Such immense
masses of pure copper were never before known
in the history of mining. This truly wonderful
deposite of the pure metal is peculiar to Lake
Superior; and if these mines continue to increase
in richness as they are opened deeper, the great
est difficulty will be in cutting these large mass
es into pieces small enough for shipment. This
is really difficulty already, and this is the
reason pieces of such unweldly sixe are ship
ped.
The copper is too tenacious and compact to be
broken in pieces by blasting and it has to be cut
up with long chsel, three-fou of an inch
in width, by chipping off piece after piece with
a heavy hammer. BY this slow and expensive
process these large masses fnatve copper are
cut up into pieces for shipment. An invention of
some machine for saving or cutting this copper
by steam power, would strike vein of good
fortune
The Minnesota is turning out masses of the
same description and of the same great weight.
Here are four pieces lately sent DOWN.
4,726; 1850; 3,40O; 1865 whole weight, H.
GAL.
The Schooner Spartan, Captain Fuller clear
ed at this port on the 10th inst, with Sc masses
of copper, which weighed 81 1674-200O tons, of
which l3 weighed under 700 lbs. And the
docks here, at the mines filled full of masses
of the same enormous size. And all these con-
stantly increasing shipments Of this metal have
to be carted across the portage, and shipped
again, after being lifted on and off from carts
and handled over four times, attended with
great expense and delay, and all for want ola
canal three fourths Of a mile in length.
Lake Superi0r Journal.
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CLASS OPINIoNs-A FABLE.-A lamb strayed
for the first time into the woods, and excited
much discussion among other animals. In a
mixed company, one day, when he became the
subject of friendly gossip, the goat praised him.
"Pooh l. said the lion, "this is too absurd. The
beast is pretty beast enough, but did you hear
HIN roar | heard him roar, and, by the mnaes
of my fathers, when he roars he does nothing
but cry ba-l-a?' and the lion bleated his best
in mockery, but bleated far from we'll.
May said the deer. / do not think so badly
of his voice. liked him we'll enough till saw
him leap He kicks with his hind legs in run
ming, and, with all his skipping, gets over very
little ground
otis bad beast altogether said the tiger.
IDLE cannot roar, he cannot run, he do
nothing--and what wonder? | killed man
yesterday, and, politeness to the new conner, Of
fered him bit; upon which he had the impu-
dence to look disguised, and say,''No, sir, eat
nothing but grass. -
So the beasts criticised the lamb, each in his
own way; and yet it was good lamb, nevertIlc
less.-Dichcn's Household 'oords
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AFFECTING sTANzAs.

Breathes there man with sou! 80 dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
When he had needless hit his head,
ssThunder!"
Or who, when shaving in morning cold,
Hath gashed his chin with razor old,
And could this powerful word withhold,
"Thunder!"
Or who, on ice OF slippery stone,
And not exclaimed with angry tone
When ones suspenders give away,
Whilst dancing brisk with ladies gay,
Where is tho man that can help but say
"Thunder!''
IT'S convenient interjection,
TO use at news of lost election,
Depending on the Texan question
"Thunder!"
Or when ones notes or bills fall due,
And banks are hard, and won't renew,
In saying this there's comfort true
ssThunder!''
Orwhen ones bent on writing rhymes,
And tries in vain hundred times,
How we'll this word with any chimes
e. eThunder!'
In short when things have gone past bearing
All into threads, ones patience wearing,
Say this, tits better far than swearing
see ssfs-y -e>t.e.. "Thunder!''
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offs Nothing ElSnD

. 1sOsAAAAs9
RUT FACT that you can buy OIL RANDALL & Co
- at the iiawkEye Harness Shop any of the following
named articcsor any Others that they manufactures or
keep to SELL as cheap as at any place 1--WE read abou'
Studies, Harness, Trunks, Brides, Collars, Vu-
hses' Carpet Bags, IVAips, Curry Combs, Cards,
brushes, Buffalo Robes, Buffalo Occr- Shoes,
Sleigh BeHs-omd a rariety Of other articles too
numerous and tedious to mention. Suffice 1t to
sny, that "sce'rc got 'cm ALL ifmot more
Repairing done OH short notice.
Carriage Trimmings 'done up in rag.''
Besides all this we have good assortment of
LEATHER,
saddery, Hardware and Shoe Findings consisting in
part of Sole Upper, Harness. Bride, and Band Leather
Calf Kip, Hog and Sheep Skins; Morocco; Innings and
bindings; Lasts Pegs, Boot Trees, Crampng Boards,
Clamps, Shoe Nails Shoe Thread Jappanned and Brass
Hardware Hames, Chains, &c. &c.
We are still to be found at the samo old place-Sgn of
the Big Collar, NO. l, first above the Waples
House, Man-Strect, DUBUQUE.
l.. d. RANDALL & CO.
Dubuque, Dec II, 1919. Ally
pFN. B-"All orders will receive prompt attention
ofmoney. p''''''
15"Cash paid for Hides.
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$1,000 a Year Made Clear.

NiE undersigned offers for sale his place. two hundred
yards north ofthe corporation limits of the City of D,
buque' known as the Dubuque Nursery, containg $4,000
cholse Apple Trees all grated and of the best quality
Mountain Ash Trees, together with several thousand
namenta Trees, with large lot of Shbbcry to numer-
Gus to mention This place well adapted for the Nur
sery business. The place contains acres good two
y brick house with frame attached, 20 by 80 feet,
ceent cellar, good well of water, large barn, STABLE
rangement with practical Nurseryman 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 the same
ment With care and attention to the Nursery business
Dollars year, clear of all expenses. Persons wishing to
enter into the above business will find this good oppor
nifty. Apply you lose chance. Terms lib
eral and the place at bargain.
w. l.. JOHNSON
Dubuque, Nov. 40 1910 l3,f
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THE NAPLES STORE!

DETER NAPLES begs leave to inform the Public, that
he has this day purchased the entire Stock of
ZIRKLE, and now feels himself permanently located
the OLD STAND, on MAIN STREET, under the WApLEs
HOUSE.
In making this purchase, and cmbarkng once in
the Mercantile Business in the City of Dubuque he feels
himself called upon to make his acknowledgements those
of his friends who have heretofore given him their patron
age and to present to them of those considerations
which induces him to hope for continuation of their
fdence and support.
THE WApLEs STORE at this time contains one of the
largest and best selected Stocks of Goods be found in
Western Country, which Stock purchased by the
present Proprietor expressly for this MARKET which
intends to sell at the lowest price CosTs and
CARRIAGES in order that he ma change his goods into
ney, and be ready at the open of the TRADE in
the EaI!e Cities to lay in "a, ;SI,nE NEM sTosK
sofa may rest assured that Go be had cheap, il
not cheaper, at the NAPLES than any other in
the Northwest, and that they find good Market
for their Grain, Pork and all OF Prcducc any 9th
er establishment in the country
NB-MrWapes wishes hS lends distinctly to under
stand, that he will not do Great business. He will sell
his Goods for Cash, or exchange them for marketable Pro
duce and by so domg is positive that he greatly
dcrsc any merchant who puts out his Goods credit.
The Friends and Patrons of the W STORE may rest
assured that no pains will be spared for their accommoda
ton, and no cXertions RENTED to them ample
satisfaction for the confidence they may rcpose in the
bove representations.
TO those not acquainted with the Stock usually kept in
this large Establishment, would beg leave to enumeratc
DRY GOODS
Is the largest and most perfect in the country, consisting
OF an almost endless variety of articles usually found in
large Whocsalc and Refill Dry (iood Stare.
have al so on hand, and will sell rcry or, extensive
assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
of Coats Vests Pantaoons and ovcrcoats of
season of the year.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
OF all descriptions and sizes. may be found at the NAPLES
Store, and can be bought cheaper than any where else.
In THE DEPARTMENT GROCERIES, keep constant
y on hand all the various articles called for and those
too, of the QUALITY.
or China, Glass, QueensWarc, and Hardware have
a full and complete assortment.
In all the various Departments of my business, 1t will
be my constant aim TO give satisfaction to my customers,
and advance the interests of this portion of Iowa and
have no fears but shall be sustained by generous public
PETER NAPLES.
Dubuuuc, Iowa, Dec, lSI9 lI-1v
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Vienna Confectionery.

1NfIE subscriber having purchased the Confectionery
i Establishment, recently owned by Paul Keine on
Main street, the Book Store prepared to furnish all
kinds of Candies and Confectionery at Wholesale and Re-
tail, upon the most reasonable terms.
To Country Merchants and Shop keepers who may wish
to deal in articles in my line, offer such inducements
cannot fail to their custom manufacture all my
self, and confidently recommend hem equal any
that can be bought in the Eastern Southern market.
The Ladies of Dubuque are informed thatI prepared
tofush all kinds of Cakes at the shortest notice. for Par
ties Weddings, much cheaper rate than they
made oherwheres They respectfully invited to call.
Recoect Main street, near the Book Store.
G. JACKLEY.
Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. -, l849. 14-ly
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Love is might. Itmoves the strongest, and
softens the hardest heart; it opens new life is
the soul that feels it; it creates new, and with
new beauty, the world within and around us; it
arouses in the soul those noble thoughts and
energies, that dwell in every heart capable Of
feeling its enlivening power; it gives one a new
and deeper insight into ones own being; so one
becomes thus acquainted with the hidden impuls-
es which throb and thrill the mighty heart Of hui
manitY.
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Ohio Fruit and Seed Store.

VIE Undersigned feeling obliged to his friends and Gus
toners TOR their liberal patronage the past year. will
to keep on hand good variety choice Gro
ceres, Provisions, Fruits, Candies Nuts and Spices as
can be found in Dubuque or Northern Iowa and Mt as
low prices Nothing shall be wanting his part to make
every business transaction satisfactory his numerous
customers On the opening of navigation he expects to be
receipt OF new and fresh supply of every article in his
steam hoats furnished with the uxuries of the
with almost variety of Seed as am now receiving
them from Ohio and N. Yorkall warranted new and &C.
hume. few rare specimens of Plant and Flower Seeds
from Washington City can be had at my Store.
Poultry. 80. 80 - la-
49,. --,, .. G. II. WEST
Dubuque, Jan. 90, 1850. 2O-tE
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A startling discovery, confirmatory of the
truth of the book of Jonah, has been made by Mr..
Layard. In cxcavating the city ofNlncvah, he
discovered the name Of Jonah inscribed upon
the ruins. That prophet, as our readers know,
was sent to announce to the people Of Ninevah
the destruction Of the city. His eloquence con-
verted many Of them, and "God repented HIM
of the doom he had pronounced, and spared the
city for that time. Jonah then became the
prophet of Ninevah, and was rcverenccd by the
inhabitants AS was the Oriental custom, they
doubtless inscribed his name in conspic uous
places on the walls of the public edifices; and
the inscriptions engraved by Asyrian hands, a
thousand years before the Christian Era, have
been found by MIR. Layard This is one of the
most extraordinary demonstrations ofthe accu-
racy of biblical history we have ever heard Of
AS yet we have only seen the beginning of the
end. The city of Nnevah has scarcely vet been
entered, and when the excavations shall have
been completed, if Mahomedan jealousy should
ever permit that consumation, we may expect
illustrations ofthe prophecies that will strike the
world with awe and wonder
Great credit is due to the British government
for the munfcent spirit they have exhibited in
aiding the labors of Mr.. Layard-placing at his
command vessels for the navigation of the Eu-
pirates, conveying to England the magnificent
sculptures which he has disentonbcd, and afford
ing him every facility which money or British
authority could secure. We should be glad to
see similar spirit exhibited by the government
Of this country, in reference to American anti
qultics.- Noah's Sunday Times. n
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secure such crops as common yield, they remain
on record to stimulate us to higher and better
culture than we have been used to, for we may
rely upon it that bountiful nature will richly re-
ward us for all the paints and labors we bestow
upon her, and that she will pay us rich dividends
for the time and labor so expended.
7. GREEN.
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Farmers, Make Your own Candles.

Take ~ pounds of alum for every 10 pounds
of tallow, dissolve it IN water before the tallow
is put in and then melt the tallow in the alum
water, with frequent stirring, and it will clarity 81
harden the tallow, SO as to make most beauti-
full article, for either winter or summer use, al
most as good as sperm.
tine, the candles will reflect much more bril-
liant light.
TThe above is from The American Farmer, and
appears to be good receipt. [Scientifc Ameri-
can. ..-..
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NOTICE
NAPLES & ZIRKLE


rs HEREBY GIVEN, That the Dubuque Mutual Fire
Insurance Company has been incorporated under the
provisions of an act of the General Assembly the State
of Iowa. entitled can Act to authorize general Incorpo-
houses, stores shops, and other buildings house hold fur
nltllre, and other property of its members 1915
The capital stock incorporated consists of the deposited
premium notes of its MEMBERS subject assessment for
losses and expenses
Two and hafper cent the amount of the deposit
premium notes is actually paid in when the articles In
corporation are signed and effected bv every
member, and the remainder is be paid whenever the
Directors shall make assessment on said notes IN nav loss
cs and expenses.
Inc association commenced its corporate existence
10th day OF April lS4S, which will expire on the Goth
day OF April, 1868, but subject renewalby unanimous
vote OF the members for like period, of twenty
The officers of the company consists of board of twelve
directors to be elected annually on the first Monlav in
June and President Secretary and Surveyor appointed
by the Directors
c. H. BOOTH, Presidcn,
j. c. NEATHERDY, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
C. Fl. Booth, J. P. Farley, James L. Langwortl,v J. G.
Weatherby, F. '. Goodrich, Richard Bonson W. s. Gil
liam, Jno G. Shields, p A. Lormier w. Lawthcr Peter
NAPLES, and NJ Mobley.
SARSAPARILLA, PILLS, POWDERS, &c
Il ra, Mofat's Pills and Bttcrs Wrlghs Rragr,s and
Smiths and Lees Pills, and Kueckelaus' Worm Pow
ders These articles warranted to he genuine and will
be sold cheap. f. F. GILLESPIE
March 18th, ls49.
PAINTS, OILS, NARNISH, &c.
I HAVE, and shall constantly keep on hand, large
L supply of the following articles, viz Linsced Oil SpS
Turpentlne, pure White Lead Copal and Japan Varnsl
Chrome and Paris Green, Chrome Yellow Lamp Black
Venetian Red, Ilarge, Spanish Brown, Paint Brushes
and all articles used for Painting, which will sell chca,
tor cash. L. F. GILLESPIE
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Two fellows, named Buchanan and Shells,
attacked officer Briggs yesterday, whilst he had
in custody prisoner, by which the latter was
enabled to make his escape. They were arrest
ed and will be examined OH the charge.
IReveille.
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young Amazon created not little excite
ment yesterday afternoon, on the levee, by res
listing a constable and policeman who were at
tempting to seize on her baggage-she being
about to leave for New Orleans, against the
wishes of her creditors -1Revelle
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IEvxsTIGATIos.-The venerable Prof Cald.
well, Of Louisville. has been appointed by the
National Medical Association ofthe United Sta
fes q report upon the truth and practical value
Of fhrenology and Mesmerism The report
will be made at next session of the Association.
May, 1851, at Charleston, South Carolina.
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Superior Canton Teas.

HAVE just received supply of Fresh Teas from the
Canton Tea Store, in New York, consisting of Impe
peria Gunpowder Young Hyson, and Black Teas These
Teas are warranted good snd fresh If they do not give
entire satisfaction they can be returned For sale by
No. l, Globe BuIlnngs, ~ guIp,r,r
Dubuque, April 90, 1850
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NEW STORE.

w
AT ROCKVILLE, DELAWARE COUNTY, IOWA.
HOBBS & WOODWARD, -
MOULD most respectfully inform the inhabitants o
w Delaware and the adjoining countless that they have
commenced the Mercantile Business in Rockville & have
on hand, and intend constantly keeping, handsome
sortnent OF Goods suited TO the country trade-such
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, CLOTHING.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS: GLASS, AND
QUEENS-WARE, HARDWARE D.
DIES, BRIDLEs, &c. &c.
which he intends selling small advance for Cash. or
in exchange for Wheat, Pork, Corn Oats, Barley Rye
Butter EGGS Onions, Hides, Furs, Taow, Beeswax, &C.
at the highest market prices
Feb. 90, 1850. 24-tf
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Paints, Oils, &c.
II HAVE just received,
Il 1000 lbs Pure White Lead,
100 pounds Red Lead,
100 pounds Lithage;
A supply of Linseed Oil, Spt's Turpentinc, and
Varnish All of the best quality.
For sale by E. F. GILLESPIE.
March 9th, 1850.
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G. ID. sullivan & Co.
WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS

s- "a SUCCESSORS TO JABAnD &c co., '1r
No. Main street, Saint Louis Missouri,
II EEP constantly on hand large assortment of Gold
n and Silver Watches, French and Yankee Clocks,
Gold Pencils Gentlemen and Ladies' Breast Pins Gold
Lockers Gold and Silver spectaces, Rings, Gold Guard
Chains, SC. SC. o.
Silver Table, Desert and Tea Spoons manufactured and
for sale low. Watches and Clocks carefully repaired and
to keep time.
Sent, 5th. lS4G l-lv.
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RULES FOR THE journey OF LIrE.-The fol-
lowing rules, from the papers ofDr. West, were,
according to his memorandum, thrown together
as general waymarkers in his journey of life.
Never ridicule sacred things, what others
may esteem as such, however absurd they may
appear to be. fig
Never to show levity when people are profess
sedly engaged in worship. =.
Never to resent supposed in ury, till know
the views and motives of the author Of it. Not
on any occasion to retaliate.
Always to take the part Of an absent person
who is censured in company SO far as truth and
propriety will allow.
Never to think the worse of another on &C.
count of his difference from Inc in political or
religious opinions.
Not to dispute with a man over seventy years
of age, nor with a woman nor an enthusiast.
Not to affect to be witty or to Jest so as to
wound the feelings Of another
To say as little as possible Of myself and of
those who are near me.
To aim at chcerfulness without levity.
Not to obtrudo my advice unasked.
Never to court the favor Of the rich by fatter-
ing either their vanities or their vices.
To speak with calmness and deliberation on
all occasions, especially in circumstances which
tend to irritate. i' "'
Frequently to review my conduct and note my
faiings.
On all occasions to have in prospect the end
of life and a future state.
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D Some thirty years ago clothier, in New
York, remarked to friend, 'look at that young
man, just passing, the best workman in my shop
he is going to make fool Of himself, leaving
good trade to study law" That young man is
now President of the United States
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SOMETHING NEW IN DUBUQUE.

SOMETHING NEW IN DUBUQUE
A NEW Saddle and Harness Mandatory has just
II been opened the side of Main and Fourth
streets, at the sign of the SADDLE, where there is now
manufacturing Saddles, Brides, Single and Double Team
and Buggy Harness, and all other articles usually made
in such establishments.
The material used In this Mandatory is warranted to
be of the best quality.
from the ST. Louis Market and the Proprietor is detern
ed not to be exceled in the quality of his work or under
sold in Prices.
Repairing of all kinds neatly and promptly executed at
the lowest prices.
All persons having need ofwork in this line, will do
well to try this New Establishment.
6J"N. B-Cash paid for Hides.
HENRY X. RODOLPH
Dubuque, Iowa, April 10, 1850. Billy.
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Drs. Lee and Reynolds,
tSCCG EON DESTISTS.0

lsUCGEON DENTIsTS,)
ID ESPECTFULLY tender their professional services to
IN the Citizens of Dubuque and vicinity. They have a
and without gms) and will insert Teeth on gold plate
ehcron The atmospheric pressure principle spiral springs
or class from one to whole sett the may require
Aso Prot Teeth inserted in the approved manner;
likewise all operations for the health and preservation of
the TEETH, performed in manner warranted give per
mnstcred, (f rcqucsted) wien deemed proper.
Suitable TOOTH Powders Brushes, Tnctiires Wash
es, &C., can be had at their Office
Their charges Will be moderate; and all failures repair
cd gratis r'
6FOFFICE on Main Street No. 73 onpositc the Rank
terrain Church. -
January 80 1850. 21-1v