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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-17

TIM GALFuiN BUSINESS IL cDNsEEss We un
derstand that MI Crawford, Secretary Of Wa.
offers to dcpositc the Galpnu plnade,, leaving che
decision Of h,s right to resi upon The cou.tfn ioa
Of the sci Of Congress by the ~upema Cour We
recommend that this offer be accepted Tho VA
be the shortest way of ending the matter BY ,he
way, there l. another species OF O'lPhul-in W.
Washington, which ought to be- investigated ttis
in connection with the public printing. II Ia. been
going on for nearly half century, and vast sums
Of money have been extracted from The Treasury
ly means of IL, without any return being made.
and new plans are now being formed to make fur
,her hauls The whole sub, CT ought 70 be strcIl,
investigated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-17

TAXING or ruE CESe We understand that
~, Marshal Of Tins distinct aad h assistants have
commenced taking the census Many people seem
reluctant 70 answer The inquiries sddrs .se Co. thrm
This is highly improper for The sIbiec, IL of great
importance, and the whole community have an intc-
rcstinit fs Supposed by some that IL hiss -siercnce
FEB military duty. such s NOT th. case. livery 90
ycrnmc1f takcs "a census al stated periods. ma 10 ~
highly necessary thai they should Tor the purpose
OF pertaining the population, wealth. add re-
sources 81 the county. The agents OF our govern.
mont are now engaged Ia ths duly aud we hore
hat every facility viii be extended 10 theEl his
fneabc to refuse to give answers 20 such inquiries
az are made.
Nmo's GturN -Nowithstand.ng Mr NihIo
3 about " erect hotel Ia from ct hs present
establishment 10 is moi. az we have been ted
TO suppose, 20 iuJure the garden. GA thr cou-
uary, The plans provide for pa.tsHes OF iovers.
as extensive as hose There a. present. aai the
place will, very properly, retnn it orr Eaal desi1.
nation. Some very brilliant pcHsrmanccs srs n
psclaretoo, altogether Of superior Ind. END fhe
fashion Of he city VII tuong, more than ever. 60
this deb-ht.gi resort
I.ruu. A>n Lmt Sims. The Judges of .he
superior Court have refused 20 grant a new uisi 10
lhe Hlel csce OF llud against The roprc.cr or this
PAPER We believe th4t The grounds ou which
a.. decision was made ere insufficient an5 ge
shall accordingly spfcai n the highest court in
The state. u necessary. We suppose that the libel
suit yaius me Cor.jr' and EGJri,u viii bs car
81, . g.. ~. taris Hrsfirsfiop
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-17

The cholera has appeared al shcIbyvule Ky. an
ten deaths have occurred II has also appeared Al
Rock springs. ny aud i've dtsth. haze 7ccurod, aut
at prennon SPRING. where four deaths have ocourgd
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
LIFE INSURANCE
BY THE
KNOX INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL 100000.
VissCeMnes, state of indiana.

THIS Company is prepared insure lives grant
endowment and annutcs.
The following among the benefits conferred by nsu
ring in this office:
Premiums amounting to $50 and upwards, PAYABLE one
half in cash, and the balance in l2 months,
Movable, with six per interest, the premium NAV
be paid monthly in advance.
Insurance effected in office upon the life of the
BAND, free from all demands of creditors.
Creditors may insure the lives of debtors, and debtors
their own lives for the benefit of creditors.
Naval and Military Officccs Masters and Mates of boats
vessels and indeed all classes, may this Office secure
their families against want at the lowest of premium
s631Premums lower than Mutual Companies.
NO responsibility to the Insurers beyond the
of the premium.
9No risk of Partnership with all classes of persons
and its serious consequences.
I7No liability to have the insured reduced to
make farther contribution in of mortality beyond the
estimated average.
SIhe certainty of having every claim paid as soon as
sustantiaed, whichever extraordinary mortality may take
place.
The sem-annual payment of premiums and thirty days.
grace allowed the assured on the renewal of premiums.
This company allow the insured more liberal travelling
privileges and longer residence in the Southern States,
than any similar Institution in the country.
person insured in this company, has the privilege of
traversng on land, rivers lakes inland and
siding in any of the States Territories of this Union
the British Provinces of North America during the entirs
year, except from the first day of August the first day
of November; during which PERIOD the insured party
allowed rave reside south of the northern boun
Diary Of the State of Mississippi unless permission pre-
| viorsly obtained.
Tho company does not exempt itself from the pavme:
of policy If the assured should die by his hand
which consideration of great importance the credit
or who lnsures the life of debtor, well wife
nsurng the life of her husband.
The Injured will be allowed to make a voyage and
home and from any port the continent of Europe
for charge of ~ per cent
Steamboat engaged in navigating the western wa
tiers will he insured at the regular
No one life will be taken by this company for greater
sum than SIS 900
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
THE WALES STORE!

DETER NAPLES bcgs leave to inform the Public that
he has this day purchased the entire Stock of VARIES
ZrRKLE, and feels himself permanently located at
the OLD STAND, on MAIN STREET, under the WALES
House,
In making this purchase and embarkng once more in
the Mercantile Business in City of Dubuque he feels
himself called upon to make his Acknowledgements
o his friends who have heretofore him their patron
age and to presentto them of those considerations
"lc lnd'lccs INN to hope tor continuation of their con
'ence and support
HE NAPLES STORE at this time contains one of the
largest and best selected Stocks of Goods found
Western Country, which Stock purchased by the
present Proprietor expressly for this MARKET and which he
intends to sell at the lowest price Cosrs and
CARRIAGE, in order that he change his goods into mo-
ney and be ready at The open of the SPRING TRADE in
the Eastern Cities, to lay in :NrIRE New Stock.
The Farmers Of Upper Iowa Wisconsin and Minne-
sofa may rest assured that Go be had as cheap il
not cheaper, at the WApLEs RE than at any other in
the North West, and that they find good Market
for their GRAIN Pork and all Produce as at any 9TH
err establishment in the country
N B-Mr NAPLES wishes his lends distinctly to under
stand that he will not do Great business He will sell
his Goods for Cash. exchange them for mark ctabe Pro-
duce and by doimg positive that he greatly
derSc any merchant who puts Out his Goods credit.
The Friends and Patrons of the WALES STORE may rest
assured that pains will be spared for their
tom and no eXertions RENTED to to them ample
satisfaction for the confidence they repose in the
bove representations.
TO those not acquainted with the Stock usually kept in
this large Establishment, would beg leave enumerate
DRY GOODS ra
largest and perfect in the country consisting
OF an almost endless variety Of articles usually found in
large Wholesale and RctpH Drv Good Store.
have also hand, and will sell rey !o, extensive
assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
consisting of Coats Vests Pantaoons and Overcoats of
all the various styles and material that at this
season of the year.
BOOTS AND SHOES, ..-
OF all descriptions and sizes. may he found al the NAPLES
Store, and be bought cheaper than where else
In THE DEpAaTMENr OF GROCERIES, keep constant
" hand all the various articles called for, and those
too, OF the VERY QUALITY.
Oi CHINA, Glass, Queensware, and Hardware, have
atull and conn lctc assortment.
In all the various Departments of my business, it will
be my constant aim 70 give satisfaction my customers
and to advance the interests of this portion of Iowa. and
have no fears but shall be sustained by generous public
PETER NAPLES.
Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. lSt9. I4-ly.
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MAMMOTH ST0RE!!
&roM, Steel, GLASS s. 0<roeertes
CHEAP! CUEAPENM CIIEAPESY!u

TNHE undersigned has Just returned from
T. Pittsburgh, where he has purchased tho
largest and cheapest stock of Iron, Steel, Nails
Castings, and Window Glass, ever brought tt
this place, all Of which was purchased directly
from the Manufacturers for CASH, and freghtcc
round at very low rates, i'll consequence ofwhicl
he defies competition. He calls the attention
of country merchants to his Stock, as he feel:
confident that he can sell them anything in hi.
line cheaper than they can buy similar goods il
St. Louis, and pay the ordinary rates Of trans
portation. His stock consists in part Of the fol
lowing:
$50 Tons assorted Iron;
10 Tons assd CASTE B. Spring s. Plow Steel
200 Sets ass d Wagon Boxes;
300 pieces hollow, Kettles, Ovens, &c.
1875 kegs Nails and Spikes;
$50 boxes ass Window Glass.
Also, Anvils, Vices, Axes, Springs, Shovcls
Forks, Hoes, Slcdges, Hammers, Axes, Hatch
cts, Files, and nearly every kind Of tool calico
for. A.
He also keeps Groceries fall kinds, at whole
sale or retail; and general assortment of Lii
quors; among which may be found the best o
Wines and Brandys for sickness, and few bar
rels of superior old Rye Whiskey
Also, Linsced Oil, Lard Oil, Whale Oil, Tan
ners Oil, Castor Oil, Castor Oil, Spirits of Tur
entine, Tar pitch, Oa!1u,n, &c.
He also keeps general assortment of w God
en- Ware, such as Tubs, Bukcts, Wash Boards
Churns, Wooden Bowls, Butter Ladies', Butter
Prints, Mop Sticks, &c. &c.
Is Bbls. "Louisville,' Hydraulic Cement
And great variety of other articles too tedious
to enumerate; all of which will be sold low by
JOHN SIMPLOT.
Number 50, West side of Main street, few
doors north ofthc City Hotel.
Dubuque, May 29th, 1850. 35-tf
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Trustees Sale.

WV HEREAS M H. Clark and H. NJ. Clark,
w his wife, by their Deed of Trust, dated
December twelfth, 1649, and recorded in the
Recorders Office Of Dubuque county, in Book
No. 2, pages 90, 80, and 81, have conveyed to
the undersigned Trustee, the following describ-
ed lot of ground, situated in the Township of
Julien, and county aforesaid, to wit: beginning
in the northeast quarter of sec. No. "a, town.
ship No. 80, north range, No. 2, east of the 5th
principal meridian, and bounded as follows: be-
ginning at stone and corner in the road lead
ing from Dubuque to Eagle Point, running thence
thence south SIS 1-2, w. 8 37-lOO chains to a
post across the Cooley, thence north 33, W. ,
7O-l0O chains, recrossing the Cooley, thence
north SO IA, 8 $1,000 chains, to the place of
beginning, containing four (4) acres and $500,
on which lot of land there is brick house, and
1T being the same property which conveyance
was made as aforesaid in trust to secure to John
II: Emerson and John G. Shields the payment
Of promissory note, bearing even date with this
deed; amounting to four hundred dollars, $4,000
payable on or before the first day of June, 1850,
and whereas the whole of said note is due and
unpaid, therefore, in pursuance of the terms of
said deed of trust, and at the request of the said
Emerson & Shields, the undersigned, trustee,
WILL on Thursday the Goth day Of une, 1850,
at the south door Of the Court House, in the CT
ty of Dubuque, sell the above described proper
ty at public vendue, to the highest bidder, for
cash, to satisfy said note and the costs of the
trust.
JOHN G. SHIELDS,
Trustee.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
Dubuque Institute.

THE DUBUQUE INSTITUTE, conduct.
Il ed by Professor B. MCGOWAN, Nj. A., will
commence on Monday, the 18th inst, at HAIR
MoNY HALL, Iowa street
charges per month for the oosong branches Of Education.
Arithmetic English Grammar, Book Keep
ing teograph y, History, &c, $l.OO
Al zebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Survey
:, ing, the use of the Globes, 200
Spherical Trigonometry, Geodesic Survey
ing Comic Sections, Diffcrcntial and In
tegral Calculus, Mechanics Astronomy, 800
B. MCGOWAN, A. NJ
June 18th, 1850. 4O-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19

"HE subscriber has just located himself in
Il Dubuque, where he intends to carry on the
above business in all its various details, such as
the making and engraving of
DOOR PLATES, MILITARY WORK,
BELL HANGING, GLIDING AND SILL
VERING, REPAIRS OF BRITANNIA
METAL TEA AND SUGAR URNS:
Letters cut on Iron and Steel, also OH Gun Bar
rels and Ornaments; and everything else in the
line of his profession rs
as' ass .DOtlNtcr amo Euuraner.
u His Shop is next door above the Farmer
Home, on Main-street, where he may be found
at all times
FREDERICK OELWEIN.
June 18th, 1859. 3O-6m
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
Benton Convention,

! CAPE GlRARDEAU, June 10.
| A large Convention of the friends of Col Ben
ton assembled here to day and duly organized
Various committees were appointed That on
Resolutions reported in substancr as follows:
| LIST. That we cherish the doctrines of efftrson
and adhere to the Baltimore Democratic platform
| of ID and As.
| I'd. That the Constitution is work Of our
patriotic ancestors, and the sole foundation of the
Union That regard disunionists and aboli
| tionists alike its enemies.
3. That we repudiatc the Jackson Resolutions
of the last General Assembly.
4th. That the Nashville Convention is equally
ccnsurable with the Hartford Convention OF
1912.
5th. That we are IN favor of the immediate
admission Of California
9th. That we oppoaed to the og-rolling
system Of legislation in Congress, resorted to for
the purpose of making good measures carry bad
ones, or Of defeating good measure by over
whcming it with the odum and unpopularity at
tach,ng to the bad one
9TH. That Congress, with re ference to the
Territories, should neither assert or deny the
expedicncy of admitting prohibi ting slavery,
believing that the people themselves should set
tie the question.
5th. That Congress should pass bill on con-
stituonal grounds, for thu restoration of fugitive
slaves
9th. That distinguished Senator, Hon.
Thomas II. Benton, deserves and has our con-
tinued confidence.
Nominations were declared in order--M Mr.
Concannon of St. Genevievc nominated Gen.
Firman candidate for Representative in
Congress. There being no othor name put in
nonination-on motion Of J p Litncr Of St.
Lous-Gen. Firman was by acclanation declar-
ed the democratic candidate for Representative
in Congress from this district.
MORE GALPHIyIsM.-J. Frink &, Co. have
obtained 1he wall contracts in this State at an
advance of some $4,000 over the previous let
tings, and this by economical administration.
So says the Peoria Press.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
GEORGE ARMOUR
County Surveyor.

AS there appears to be some misunderstood
ing as to whether or not vacancy exists in the
office of County Surveyor of this county or not,
we publish the following from the records of the
County Commissioners Court.
CoMM1ss1oNER's OFFICE, DUBUQUE Co.,
June 1lth 1850. {
From the proceedings of the Board, February
the 18th, 1850, the following appears on record
"The following communication was received
from John Ball the present County Surveyor.
To the County Commits mrs Of Dubuque Co.
AS there must be of necessity vacancy oc-
casioned by my resignation of the office of Coun-
ty Surveyor ofDubuque County, i would most
respectfully recommend Thomas Hurley to be
my successor in said office of County Surveyor,
believing said Thomas Hurley to be fully quail
fled and worthy Of receiving the appointment in
my place. ..-.s.-... . s.: ..r...- +
] herewith resign in his favor &C., .,.t
,.:r.. JOHN BALL
County Surveyor.
Dubuque, February 10th, 1880
It is therefore ordered, that the SAID Thomas,
Hurley be, and he is hereby appointed County
Surveyor Of this County, and he is hereby re-
qucstcd to file his bond and take the oath requlr-
cd by law before entering on the duties of said
Office" .. ...-.... .r-
certify that the above is correct copy from
the records of this office. #7a'sgtn .@i +
J.. s',.' 5..@ 9# MICHAEL O'BRlEN, ''
,.,s..rr. ~ Clk. 3D.. Co. Conrs Dubuque Co.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
DUBUQUE:
Wednesday Morning, June 10.
The 4th Of July.

We arc requested to give notice, that meet
ing of the citizens of Dubuque, will be held a,
Emerson and Shields corner, this Evening, tc
consider the propriety of public celebration
of the anniversary Of our national Indepen.
6ence.
We understand the Odd Fellows have alrea.
dy moved in this matter, and we hope to see the
citizens generally unite with them in the obser.
vance of day, the return of which, is fraught
with such halowed and ennoblng recollections
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
CORNER OF FIFTH AND LOCUST STREETS
DUBUQUE, IOWA.

FFHE undersigned takes pleasure in inform
Il ing his friends throughout the surrounding
country, and the travelling public generally, that
he Is now prepared to accommodate all who NAV
see fit to favor him with call, in a manner
which he tlatters himself will prove satisfactory
His house room is ample, and his table shall
be furnished with the snbstantials and Injuries
OF the season. Commodious stables attached,
together with the excellent well of water on the
premises, renders this establishment one of the
most desirable for those visiting Dubuque on blu-
siness, or for the travelling community in gene
raj.
N B.-Charges exceedingly low
HENRY MILLER, Proprietor.
May Is, 1850. 36-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
Come and TRY Me.

TIME undersigned has rented the Rockville
Il Mills, and bcgs leave to inform the people
of Delaware and adjoining counties, that the
Touring Mill has undergone thorough repair,
and is now capable of making as good flour as
any Mill west ofthc Mississippi. The Mill will
do an Exchange Business altogether; will give
for good mcrchantable wheat, 81 lbs superfine
flour, 4 lbs. shorts, and one half bushcl Of bran
for every 60 lbs. wheat. He will always endeav-
or to give regular customers -four out of the Ow-
en- Wheat.
}. NJ. CUSTER.
Rockville, June 5th, 1850. 39.3m. 81
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
Valuable Farm for Sale.

TEWHU1C sAF4N IOF $:hIC,
TN WO miles from the City of Dubuque, con.
Il tanning three hundred acres; about sixty
acres under fence. From it's advantageous stu
alton, and superior quality of land, this easi-
ly be made one of the most profitable and des-
rable farms in the western country It will be
sold chcap-onc-f fourth cash, one fourth on the
first Of April, 1851, and number Of years will
be given on the balance
Inquire at the office of Davis & Bssel
P. w. CRAWFORD.
Dubuque, June 18th, 1850. 1-6t
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
ESTRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN UP, by Alonza Willard, living in
i Taylor Township, Dubuque county, on the
5th day of June, A. D. 1850, black MARE,
left hind foot white to the fctlock joint, scar
from kick on the back part of the ri ht thigh a
few white hairs on the breast, fourteen and a
half hands high, about six years old. Apprais-
ed at $4,000
MICHAEL O'BRlEN,
elk BID. Com. D. G.. Iowa.
June -, 1850. 4O-3t
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
CARD.

CARD.
The following vote was passed at the recent
meeting of the General Congregational Asso.
citation of Iowa:
Resolced, That the cordial thanks Of this AS.
ISOLATION be rendered to the people of Dubuque
tor their ge nervous hospitality extended to this
body during its present session; and that the
newspapers in town be requested to publish this
resolution
VIM. SALTER, Moderator.
A Ro1p1ys Scr;ha
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
CAPITAL, $2OO,O0o.
FIRE, MARINE, AND LIFE INSURANCE.
Office ON "ater-st., near Market, in yVise's
Brick Row.
VINCENNES. INDIANA

SHNHls Company having been duly organic
l. ed, and the Capital Stock properly secured,
are now prepared to receive applications for In
surance against loss or damage by fire, on Build
ings, Merchandise, Machinery, Mills, Manufac
tories, and all descriptions ofproperty also Mer-
chandisc 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, 1850-06-19

M 3 Beg leave to inform you that we have
w just commenced receiving and opening
our Spring and Summer stock of
Dry Goods and Clothing,
BOOTS, SHOES g. H7RDW4RE, HATS,
CAPS and GROCERIES,
and Goods OF almost every kind and description
which were well assorted to suit the Summer
trade, and will be sold at small advance above
cost. We are just commencing the mercantile bu-
siness, and motto is to live and let live, quick
sales and small profits. You will find us on the
corner of Second and Main Streets, opposite the
NAPLES House, Dubuque.
GEO. W. BURTON g. co.
March 90 1850
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
A Card.

A Card.
DERSONS wishing to effect Life Insurance, or who
wish for information on the subject, invited to call
on the subscribers who will furnish Pamphlets containing
rates of premium, and all other necessary information
A. & L. II. SMITH.
Agents Phoenix Ips. Pc.
Oct. 3D. lSl9. G-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
SHERIFF. SALE.

Martin Twirmore RY. virtue Of an ,execu:
VS. H. ton or order OF sale, to
Joseph Thomas. me directed, issued by the
District Court in and for the county of Dubuque
and State of Iowa, against defendant, l will, on
the 18th day Of July, A., D. 1850, between the
hours of ten o'clock, A. NJ. and six o'clock, P.
M of that day, at the door Of the Court House,
in said county, expose to public sale the follow
ing described real estate, situated in said coun-
ty, to wit: southeast quarter Of the southeast
quarter Of sec. No. thirty (3O), Township No.
81, N. Of Range one, east Of 9Th P. M.
uss haz.s2.l w. q. STEWART, Shift y. G,
Dubuque, JunclI, 1850 4O-3t. Prs fec $3.50
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
MI. IL. cox & co..
y,n.lrq. .'.r.r,... h-- ST. LOUIS, MO.

e9 r.. aHGi FI:HI DEALERS 8 ,a.w.t" i,ha
BOOTS, SHOES, AND SHOE FINDINGS
HATS, CAPS, AND BONNETs, ARTI-
= FICAL FLOWERS, UMBRELLAsA AND
", PARAsOLs; WHITING AND WRAP
PING PAPER; PONGEE AND OTHER
SILK HDKFs. RIBBONS, LACEs, EDG-
j NGs, HOSIERY, g. GLOVES OF ALL
KINDS, TRIMMINGS, SMALL WARES,
AND VARIETY GOODS: az
rIyO whom invite the attention fCo,inry Merchants
and pledge ourselvesto sell them Goods as low, ii
not lower, than any house of the Mountains; "fol
we can and will do it SO, look outfor No OIL Main ST.
between Locust and Olive, cast side.
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NOTICE

NOTICE -
Il S hereby given to all whom it may concer,
Il that the Assessment List for Dubuque Coun-
ty, for the year 1850, is completed, and will be
ready for the inspection of the Board of Com
missioners, at their regular session on the LIST
Monday Of July next, at which time all persons
feeling aggrieved by such assessment, and desi-
ring an abatement, must appear before said Board
where their application will be heard and deci-
ded upon. & ~. ,'H
w. G. STEWART, Shift D. C.
Dubuque, June Is, 1850. 4l-2t .... a"9
New Arrival Of Printed Lawns.
Bonnets, Bonnet Ribbons, Grapes;
Parasols, Fans, &c. &c.
By & GOODRICH.
#. .-.-. 1U No. 3, Globe,