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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

DIRECTORS PERSONALLY RESP O.fsLBLE,
il the Capital is impaired An SIMPLE paid up Capital and
served fund Of CENT OF the profits, are both
pledged to extraordinary risks, and thorough in
vesgaton annually mad Of it's affairs There is there
fore no responsibility to the insured, beyond the payment
of the premium, and liability to further contributions,
or to have the insured reduced. The solidty of this
Institutions the equitable principles upon which its bust
is conducted, based upon minute mathematical cal
cuations; and the chrSks by which it is guarded in law,
have all inspired confidence in tho nsurng public. 1t
will be that its of premium AZ low as thos
of any responsible company in this country or in England
PREMIUMS FOR THE ASSURANCE OF 500 ON
SINGLE LIFE.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

SUBSTITUTE FOR SoAr.-A late French author
recommends potatoes, three fourths boiled, as a
substitute for soap in washing hands. The use
ofthis prevents chnpping in cold weather, and
retains the skin soft and healthy
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United States Life Insurance
Company.
NEW YORK.

lTN11S Company insuros either upon the Mutual Joint
Stock principle the option of the ins,lr, d. as the
TWO principles arc combined in this Company. The pre-
risks to take effect from the date of the application if the
premium is then paid.
The undersigned, Agrnl for said Company would re-
specially call public attention the subject Lilo
sranc" and particularly the superior advantages held
out ny this Company others of similar character
Any information in connection with the subject hy
pamphlet, otherwise, will he cheerful y afforded.
F. Z. BISSELI., Ask1r.
Dubuque, Iowa, Aug. IA, 1850 49tf
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The Knox Insurance Company
FIRE, MAINE, & LIFE INSURANCE.
CAPITAL STOCK--$2OO,O 900.

FIRE, MAINE, T. LIFE INSURANCE.
CAPITAL STOCK--$2OO,O 900.
Office on WaU Street, in Wise' $ Brick Rosc, Yin.
cennes Indiana.
THIS Company having been duly organized, and ten
per cent. paid the capital stock subscribed, and
the balance secured by mortgage ON Real Estate and by
personal guarantee, prepared to effect Insurance
against Loss Damage by fire, Buildings, Mcrclan-
disc, Machinery, and all descriptions Of property; also,
Merchandise and Produce in the Of inland transpOr
taon, the risks of the seas, &C., &C.. also the Hus of
Steamboats, and other vessels, and upon the Lives Of in
dviduals going California. The rates Of premium will
be low those of any other company.
All Losses literally adjusted and promptly paid The
stock of this Company Is held entirely in the West, and
controlled entirely by western mon, and in no way con-
ncctcd with New York.
Directors,
X. N. Carnan, Vinetnnes; r. r. Benbrdge, Lafavette
w. J. Iicberd, do. w. w. Early, 1trrehautc
J. w. Maddox, do. H. ID. Allis, EransriHc;
Jacob Pea, do. =. BOtOrf, JeDcrsonrii!c;
SanI Wise, do. VIM. Hughes, do
7. +. Bailey, Fort Wayne; Levi sparks, do.
.'.. Jitncs kicigwin, JeGcrsonriHc
Hos. X. N. CARNAN, President.
srMoN BorToRr, Vice President
G. N. ALLAN, Secretary. sH. al
w. J. lIERBERp, Trcra. Arsr.
Short Life and California risks taken Ut this agency
extra rates. tI4
cIAs. CoRKERY, Agent At
July ", 1850, 45tf Dubuque
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DIST. COURT OF DUBUQUE co. IOWA

DIST. COURT OF DUBUQUE co. IOWA
William Hail.
vs. $.7ttHchWene.
Patrick O Hare,
TIME said Patrick OITare is hereby notified that OF
l. the 25th day of February, A. d. 1850, writ OF at
tacmcnt issued against him from the Court afore
said, for tho of Fifty Dollars, and that unless he ap
pear and plead before the of the Court, Judg
ment will be entered and the property attached will b.
sold to satisfy the
Dubuque, Oct 10, 1885,
I. P. VAN HAGAN. Clerk.
Att'ys for Plaintiff, vI nc TT
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Soldiers Entitled to Bounty Land.
TIME undersigned will prepare the applications and
certificates, and take the requisite testimony in order
enable who entitled obtain their Warrants.
He will also forward the papers, if DESIRED to the pro-
per department Of the government and besow all
sary attention to each until the Warrant is obtained
The fee u be charged will DO moderate in all cases.
LINCOLN CLARK.
Dublluue. Oct. %. 1850 8-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

Paint Il VaPMish Brushes.
4 Large Lot of Paint and VaTnish Brushes on hand
n and for sale CHEAP by T.. F.. GILLESPIE.
October q, 1850.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

GOLD HUKrIFG in California appears in some
instances to have dwindled down to nero Joke.
The latest and best we have seen, is in allusion
TO the poor success met with by parties in dam
ming the Yuba River for the purpose of seeking
the treasure in its bed-such enterprises being
termed "Yu-ba dam'd". experiments-by the
miners -.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

a ..@'A... TIE business Of this company is con
&<NEm&SA Quoted with safety and stability, un-
,Wf&1s4HsS der the immediate supervision of share
wv WS<~ holders and the Charter holds the
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

Chrome and Paris Green.
A SUPPLY Of the above articles, jnst received, and
n for sale by T. +. GILLESPIE.
October ~, 1850. ~;
Paints and Dycstuf1S.
OF all kinds, on hand, and for sale very low by
~ T.. r GILLESPIE.
October o. 1850. ayr
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
n!-ShOuldlcr Arms!!

Attention !-ShOulalcr Arlns!!
TNfIE Subscriber having received the appro
Il we'd forms from the Department, for OBJ
tanning Land Warrants under the New Bounty
Law, respectfully offers hts services to procure
such Warrants, for all. persons in any Indial
war since 1890, and the war with Great Britain
declared 9Th day of June, A. D. 1912. All
who are in any way entitled to them, whether
soldiers or heirs, in the counties of Delaware
Fayette, Black Hawk, and Buchanan, will be
promptly attended to, by calling on the under.
signed, at his Store in Rockville, Delaware CO..
Iowa. CHARLES w. HOBBS.
Rock vile Iowa Nov 6 lSal DIV
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

THE will of the late John McDonough, the
New Orleans millionaire, has been opened, and
is found TO contain a bequest Of $4,000 and a
house TO his sister, Mrs. Cole, of Baltimore;
$25 900 annually 10 the American Bible Socic-
"; and the bulk Of his property, arnount'ng1 to
over $iO,OOO,0OO, TO New Orleans and Bali-
more, for the establishment Of schools and asy-
lums for the poor. He also lcavesa large sum
io4Ase American Colonization Society. ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
SIlaVlS.

u AY State and EMPIRE Long & square slaws Elnbroi
Ddrrcd cloth & rhibet do, Henry & do, ever,
style Embossed table covers, for sale by
October 1st IF X, A, L. f., III, SMITH,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

BEsJAMis ~. sAMCELs. ROBERT II. TURNER
SllnllclS IL Turner.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND SOLICITORS IN
'r' CilANCERY.
WILL attend ~ all business entrusted to their care in
w Dubuque and the surrounding Counties.
They have hand Land Warrants to b. sold for cash
located on tine. -u.
Ofiicc No. |, Globe Building, Dubuque, Iowa.
ilclnl,or G. 1850. III
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

Black Hawk War.
A LII persons who have served the United States In
"A any war; since $780, officers Of the Mexican war,
and the widows or minor children Of such persons de-
ceased,-
WILL PLEASE REMEMBER,
That am prepared to make out all papers, and take
proof necessary to obtain Land Warrant. For one
months service 40 acres four months 80 acres and
nine months l6O acres will make charge for my
servcesWntil have the Warrants ready for delivery al
my office in Dubuque. .ft.tA
have made arrangements with late Auditor Of one
Of the Departments and who has held several high offices
at Washington for many years. to give his personal atten
ton to claims Of all descriptions which may send him.
will also locate the Warrants, and procure patents fol
the lands in the shortest possible tnle II desired
CHARLES COOKERY; .--.-r
Notary Public, Land and General Agent
Dubuque, Iowa. October q. 1880 TIFF
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

White Lead and LitIlargc.
LARGE supply of these articles on hand and for sale
4 by +. FGlLLEsPIE.
October %, 1850. 'tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
R. cox

n ESPECTFCLLY informs the public thar he has
N purchased the stock trade Of Messfs Asher and
Barnett, al the City Auction Rooms ALSO the interest Of
Mr. H. barnett In the Auction business at ne same place.
where Ito will lr pleased 10 then, IN his line
RICHARD COX.
Dubuque, October %, 1863, stf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

Linsccd Oil and Turpcntilc.
SUPPLY Of tile above article just received, and fol
n sale very low for CASH. by T.. +. GILLESPIE.
October -, 1850 ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
Attention &nEdEiGrS Z

TIVE Bounty Land Bill having become Law, the
i undersigned will devote his attention to procuring
the Bounty for all persons who entitled thereto All
persons who served in any Of the of the United
States, and honoraby discharged, entitled
Land Warrants For 10 months, 100 for MONTHS
30 acres; months 40 acres; if in an engagement
with the enemy l6o acres. Apply early il you wish
secure your Land. w. Y. LOWELL.
Office Globe Buildings, Main street, Dubuque. oct 6tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

A vein of black lead has recently been dis
covered on the line Of the Housatonic rail road,
in Connecticut. It is estimated that the mine,
if may be so considered, will yield from two
or three tons Of lead per day, worth $40 to
$3.50 per ton, at cost Of not exceeding $40 per
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
SAVE THE UNION!!


'rHR suhsc rbers having become convinced that our
Glorious Union is to be sustained have purchased,
arc receiving from
NM" wv ~GDHR. IL
large and superior stock of
FALL Z WINTER GOOD@s
which has been selected Expressly this Market and
will be sold low for CASH or COTNRY PRODUCE,
Our stock consists in part of
STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS, HATS CAPS,
BOOTS, SdOES, &c. all of the best quality.
We keep constantly hand alarge and superb lot OF
FAMILY GROCERIES,
which we are anxious should examine be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. We wish to call particular
attention to
STOCK @l3' FIPPTa AS
which will b.. faund superior any this market.
Our stock of 4I...
Queensware
is the largest and best assorted brought this
The Genuine FRANK SMITH TOBACCO constantly
Oh hand. ... 49,. - -
TO Farmers Offer great inducements to trade with
MS, always pay the highest market price for all
kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE. a.. TO. y NJ.
FELLOWS YOUNG.
DubuOuc, October IS; 1864.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

GLASSWARE.
Walls from eight ounces, Flask and Breast Pipes
Bears Oil Bottles, Pessarics, Syrnges, male and female
Cologne Bottles, Specie Jars (aH sZcs) Cuppng Glasses
Castor Oil Bottles, Tincnre Bottles (aN sizes
Packing Bottles, Nipple Shells, Homeopathic Vias Tunnels
All Of the above articles are of superior quail
ity, and will be sold low.
JAMES BLANCHARD e. Co.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

Mr.. Paine, the gas man, has turned up
again with another new and wonderful dis
covery. He says in the Scientific Amer
ican:
81 have succeeded in making certain bo-
dies repellent. or repulsive to water, when
immersed in it. For instance: the whole
surface of a vessels bottom and sides, (of a
peculiar form) from the stern post to the
broadcast cross-section, has by a peculiar
electrical state, repulsive action upon the
fluid, which buoys it up, and consequently
the vessel has an onward motion, SO long as
this electric action continues. This electri-
cal action is furnished and continued by
magneto-electricity, and if the vessels
course is a circle, her motion will be per-
petual."
Mr. Paine hopes the scientific world will
not believe this announcement, and predicts
that the cry ofhumbug will be raised. No
doubt Of it.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

q
GREEN's Type FouNDRY.-Hcw great
would be the pride and astonishment Of old
Goettenberg, who, about the year 1442,
invented movable types if he could wake
up from his sleepo four centuries and look
upon the beautiful typography of the pre-
sent day. His clumsy and inconvenient
letters of wood and tin have given place
to those OF scientific composition of me-
tails, moulded into thousand forms of
beauty and mlnuteness, handy for the prin-
ter to use, and adding through the medi-
um OF the eye, new charm to the page
OF learning and genius. The triumph of
the Art, of which Goettenbcrg was the fa-
ther, has been truly wonderful, and ap-
pears still to be increasing.
Some new achievement is continually
being made, eliciting our admiration and
forcing US into Involuntary praise. We
have just received from CREWS Foundry.
NO. l2S Fulton street, some specimens of
type, which have particularly struck us
with the elegance of their form, finish, and
lace, and which we have not seen surpas-
sea IN either particular. Elegance, how
ever IS not their only recommendation.
Iheey possess a solidity and durability
winch has not been hitherto attained, and
which arises from new method invented
oy. Mr. Green, in the mixing and casting
OF the metal of which they are composed.
DAILY conversant with type as we are, we
thought that there was not much improve
ment to be made, but the type from Mr..
Greens Foundry has convinced us to the
contrary, and we unhesitatingly advise our
friends among the printers and publishers
to give Mr.. Green trial. We are conf
dent that when they have once done so,
they will cheerfully endorse our recommen-
datlon. The proprietors of the New York
Sun, have long since testified their appre-
clatlon by procuring from Green's Foun-
dry all the type used in printing the i'm
mense editions of that popular paper.
Ihls is strong confirmation of the quality
OF the article furnished by Mr.. Green.
As the present is day of competition
and economy, we must not omit to state
that the prices at Mr.. Green's Foundry are
on the most reasonable scale. "Cheapest
and BEST" is Mr. Green's motto, and from
the facilities which he has, and the arrange
ments which he has made, he is enabled
to carry out the motto to the very letter.
We wish him success, and in the mean
time. we refer our readers to his adver-
tisement, which will be found in another
column.-Nesbih's Register.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
MISCELLAN E0US.

The DUTY OF LABoR.-No man can rise
from the workman's rank. Fall he may,
and often does from that estate but to rise
above the order the great God has estab-
lished to govern this world, is impossible.
Every man should be workman, and fill
up a workman's rank. He must fill that
or loafers. He who made the world new
er made spot on it for an. idler He never
made man who was to live by his brains
alone, or such an one would have been all
brains. Body and soul, powers physical
and mental. are to be used. else they never
would have been given, and whoever finds
himself in possession of a pair of hands. a
set Of bones and muscles, may rest assured
that he has a command to use them.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
RENCOURAGE YOUR OWN ME.
CHANICS.
s. Ey. TE E.Vg.E.Es

IAS returned, and taken rooms on Main
Ill street, over A. J. M'Gill's Drug store,
and has brought with him the "latest Fall
and Winter Fashions" Having visited
the Principal Northern cities, he has spar
ed nd pains to gain such information, in
his business, as shall benefit his former
cuaomers, and all who may favor him with
tleir patronage. He feels confident that
he can give them better fitting garments,
md in the latest and most approved styles,
than can be obtained in or out of the State.
In endeavoring to crafty the wishes Of his
patrons, punctuality and despatch shall be
his prevailing rules.
N. B. All garments cut and made by
him are warranted to fit, or the money re-
funded for the cloth. Prices low to suit
the times. Terms cash.
Nov. /, 1850. loft
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15


RATES Of Premium as low as those of any
other Responsible office.
"A speedy and satisfactory adjustment ol
losses by the General Agent of the Company
for the Western and Southern States.
3,-Arhitration (of all differences which may
arse) by referees mutually chosen.
4 awards promptly paid in Specie. Banka.
Bile Funds, or Exchange on New York, BaIti.
more, Charleston, New Orleans, ST. Louis, Lou
iSVille Pittsburg, or Cincinnati, at the option
Of the insured.
principles of adjusting losses-Rates Of Pre-.
mums-classi6 cation Of Hazards. &c, &c, &c.
furnished to the customers of the office free OF
charge
For further information apply to the under
signad, who is fully authorized to Insure
4 DWELLINGS. STORES, HoTELs, WARE HOUSES
MILLS, MANUFA FAcToRIEs, BARNS, &c.
ALSO
Household Furniture, and Goods, Wares, and
Merchandise, contained or stored therein, a.
ganst loss or damage by Fire.
Also
Dry Goods, Groceries, Manufactured Goods
Produce, Household Furniture, Lire Stock, ana
erery other description of Merchandise or Person.
al Property, shipped or to be shipped per good
steamboat, or boats to ard from points on the
Western waters, or between Eastern cities tva
Lakes, or other inland rcute) and any towns in
the Western country, against the hazards oi
4 INLAND TRANSPOR ORTATION.
Also
Shipments Of Goods, Wares and Merchandise,
per good vessels, between New Orleans and
Eastern ports-+between New Orleans and other
Gulf ports-between all American ports and
English or European ports, or to any other
maratime port whatsoever in the Atlantic wa
tefs against the perIs Of the seas.
]. ]. PERSON, Agent,
Protection Insurance Company
October 25, 1850 9-4m
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

THE Cow TREE.-On the parched side
of rock in Venezuela grows a tree with
dry and leathery foliage, its large woody
roots scarcely penetrating into the ground.
For several months in the year the leaves
are moistened by shower: its branches
look as if they were dead and withered;
but when the trunk is bored, a bland and
nourishing milk flows from it. tits at sun
rise that the vegetable fountain flows free
ly. At that time, the blacks and natives
are seen coming from all parts, provided
with bowls to receive the milk, which
grows yellow and thichens at its surface.
Some empty their vessels on the spot,
while others carry them to their children.
One imagines ne sees the family of shep-
herd who is distributing the milk of his
flock. 1t is named the palo de Uaca, or
COW tree.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
P E 7 R Y
The Printer.


Among the ranks of human kind,
Some 90 before, and some behind,
But mark them well, and you shall find
Not hindmosti is the Printer.
Of numbers oft he takes the lead,
And is gentleman. indeed,
For whom the world has utmost need,
This very selfsame Printer.
The lessons which you learned at school,
That you might not grow up fool,
Had all, in scientific rule,
Been published by the Printer.
How do your Presidents and Kings
Govern so many thousand things!
IT'S by the types, and screws, and springs,
Belonging to the Printer.
The farmer, and mechanic too,
Would, sometimes, scarce know what to do
Could they not get a certain view
Of work done by tho Printer.
The doctor cannot meet the crooks
Of all his eases, till he looks
Upon the pages of his books,
Supplied him by the Printer.
The lawyer for wit has passed,
But high as he his head may cast,
He would be a Ounce, at last,
Were it not for the Printer.
Who is it that so neatly tells
The various goods the merchant sells,
Inviting all the beax and belless
Who is it but the Printer.
Two classes of the human race,
OF diff'renl size, of diff'rent face,
Appears in this and every place
How obvious to the Printer
One sings the bass on sharps and flats,
Bedecked with pantaloons and hats,
And long-tailed coats, and smooth cravats,
OF this class is the Printer.
The other sings the treble sweet,
Adorned with frocks and bonAets neat,
And Iooksl how beauteous and complete,
And lovely to the Printer!
'Tis Hymen's will, of course, you know,
These classes should in couples go,
And, since the world will have it so,
So be il, says the Printer.
There's not man below the skies,
Who better understands 10 prize
The charms that grace lady's eyes.
Than does this very Printer.
Young Maidens, then, without debate,
IT'S hoped you'll duly estimate,
Before in fact it be too late,
The value of Printer.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

One Of the brightest ideas We, have met
with lately, is contained in a resolution
adopted at a meeting of 6re-eaters, held re.
Gently at Raymond, Miss. Southwestern
men are recommended not to trade with
New Orleans merchants, entertaining free.
soil sentiments, or not known TO be sound
upon Southern questions.
The resolution was conceived in the
worst spirit of inquisitorial impertinence;
and is either shabbily ridiculous, or is de-
signed to make every New Orleans mer-
chant submit his political opinions TO the
premium test Of the arrogant endorsers OF
this resolution. Some people may take
the liberty Of denying their competency to
decide who is and who is not sound upon
Southern questions: and for one, we esteem
their policy of agitation, of resolving and
re-resolving, as very dangerous and un-
sound policy for the South.
This resolution shows the ridiculous, ar
rogant, and intolerant spirit in which the
ultra and self-constituted guardians of
Southern rights and interests act. Ii
would be really amusing TO read circular
from John Smith. of New Orleans, mer-
chant, assuring his patrons that he is en-
tirely sound upon the Southern question,
believes in Rhett, and the Nashville Con-
vention. and has on hand superior lot Of
bale rope and bagging, coffee, sugar, and
molasses. at the lowest market rates. His
goods could not be cheaper than his indie.
pendence, though they ought certainly tc
be of better quality.-Menphis Eagle.