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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19

CHISA.-1s it not remarkable, says the Savan-
nah Republican, that China, with we'll defined
nationality of four thousand years, and u popula-
ton for two thousand years, dcnser, according
to its area, than that Of France or Britain, has
never had cause to complain of the misery or
distress other people? Virtually, she has had no
paupcrs-no poor. Her infirm or misfortunates
have been generally provided for by the State;
while her masses have been, and are, the happi-
est and most Independent people on earth. The
reason Of this lies in the habits Of industry and
love of peace of the Chinese. They till the
earth in every available spot they drain marshes
and earth over waste places; they turn all the
riches of the earth to the most practical
account; and living peacefully and simply, they
have comfort and plenty: no people live so COM
pletely within their own means. They have
never sought the trade of any country; never
sent an embassy or representative to any country;
never have interfered with any country; but,
minding their own business, have grown rich and
been wise, when more Boosting nations were
stepped in poverty and ignorance. Surely, the
nations and people of Europe and the Western
hemisphere have yet to learn the art of true liv-
ing and we'll governing, of the very people to
whom they are sending missionaries We ap-
prehend the Chinese are neither pagans nor bar.
barians.-[N. 0. Delta.
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coming exploring agencies of mineral and other
natural resources to be put to the test by speci
mems brought within their reach. Let this com
bined operation be extended, and, in addition to
a few dozens or hundreds Of public and paid pro-
fessors of science, to develop the resources of
the country, several millions will be heartily en-
gagged to extend and complete the same grand
purpose; though each should confne his re-
searshes to his immediate vicinity, the fruits of
all would become public property, and each con.
cerned come in possession of knowledge Gvelop-
ed by all the rest.
BY such an army of explorers, every foot of
ground through the whole country might event.
ually be placed under the most rigid exam.na-
ton, the natural wealth Of the country develop
with knowledge most intimately and directly ap-
plicable to his daily pursuits.
Few are aware of the ardor or the success
with which even young children engage in cx-
ploring and learning the natural productions a.
round them, or of the rapidity or extent with
coming public property. A few such juvenile
explorers in Boston, some twenty years since,
by distributing through their State collections
made by them, led to the geoletic survey OF
Massachusetts,. That gave the first impetus to
similar surveys in all the States of the Union,
raising up hosts of scientific men, and develop
ing many millions of hidden wealth.
Such being the simple facts in the case, am
not aware that can make better suggestion
to your numerous and widespread readers, than
for them to encourage the young spirits under
their control to examining and collecting speci
mems of minerals and other natural productions
under their immediate and daily observation
The names, properties, and uses of specimens
thus collected will not be far behind the collec
tons themselves. Some aid for that Object
will doubtless be rendered by specimens, in way
| to be distributed in great numbers and through
various channels from our national METROPOLIS
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$1,000 IL Wear Made Clear.

FllE undersigned offers for sale his place hundred
l. yards north oftc corporation limits of the City of Du-
buquc known as tue Dubuque Nursery, conaipg $4,000
ehoisc APPLE TTees all srSeh and Of r the best quality OK
Mountain Ash Trees, together with several thousand
namcntal Trees with large lot of Shrubbery,
mention. This place is well adapted for the Nur
scry business. The place contains acres good two
brick house with frame attached, 2Cby 80 feet, an ex
ceen cellar, good well of water, large barn. stable,
carriage and other out buildings have also
rangemcnt with practical Nurseryman who 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 to the arrang
ment. With and attention to the Nursery business,
under my arrangement, person can make 4 Thousand
Dollars year, clear of all expenses Persons wishing TO
enter into the above business will find this good Opportn
nifty Apply or you lose chance. Terms lib
era and the place at bargain
w. L. JOHNSON.
Nuhlnun
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New England Bakery.

TNHE subscriber would offer mis- sincere thanks
Il to all those who have thus far patronized
him, and hopes for a continuance of the same
No pains shall be spared OH his part to supply
all (both in the city and surrounding country,)
with Bread; Boston, Butter, Sugar, and Soda
Crackers; also, the real Yankee Gingerbread, and
Pastry of various kinds, at the lowest prices, and
in any quantity, at the shortest notice. Those
who wish to buy to sell again, will do well to
call Bakery corner of Main and Fourth streets,
opposite the City Hotel, Dubuque, Iowa.
JOHN G. LEE.
Dubuque, Jan. 9, 1850 nl7-tf
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COMPREHENSIVE.

HEndersigned would respectfully inform their friends
and the public generally, that they have this dav en-
tered into partnership, under the of CHARLES RU
rus Miller in the Cabinet and Chair Manufacturing .
Office, on Main-street H '''
Furniture, Chairs, and all other articles in their line
kept constantly on hand, the reasonable terms
Turning in wood also done orer with skill neancss
and despatch We would also state that we have plrchas
ca OF Jacob Indy his Patent Right for making ndlcy's
Bedsteads whereby have secured the exclusive riSh
for the County of Dubuque Iowa. to manufacture and vend
me aforesaid in said county All PERSONS there
FORE cautioned against on our rights
to by the aforesaid Patent as we shall most
prosecute all who shall do so.
CHARLES MILLER,
RUFUS MILLER
Dubuque, April "a, le49.
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PAINTING.

WE, the ,inders gncd, return thanks to
w our friends, and the public generally, for the liberal
share OF patronage have received their hands the
past two years, and hope by strict attention and pncua
We take this method of informing the public, that we
have, at great expense, purchased the right of the s'ro-
vile Patcnt,' Of the proprietor, John McIntire Esqr
ST. Louis, to be used by ExCLUsrvELy within the CITY
and county of Dubuque.
The above patent right consists of new and highly i'm
for the mixing and preparing of white
Lead and all other coors applicable every color pAou
the use Of aicacs Of any description, whereby hitcr hand
somer, and more durable paint is produced.
The said Improvement is In successful use In most
Ut the large eastern and southern Cities and the right has
ccn purchased by the u S. Government the use of the
Navy department, after having given it satisfac
Dry and scrlltinZing trial.
All who acquainted with the nature of white lead
a1d OIL know that they have affinity for each other
mat mix them as thoroughly possible, they Will scpa-
rate, on standnga few hours the lead sinking the bot
pm, the on remaining clear and puro, the top If,
then, anything can be added to them, which, without ini,-
ring the body OF the paint, will the two to unite
without the power of afterwards separating 1T MUST ne
MADE MORE DURABLE; and such is the effect of this won
der1ul Improvement, unsurpassed in importance by any
discovery OF this progressive age. ALL therefore dcsiros
OF having painting done in elegant and durable manner
and with quick dispatch, Will find it to their adyanta 90 to
consult us at our shop, Joseph Oglbys 5t street
below Main, nearly opposite the Globe Building.
BENNETT &. HARDIE.
Ready mixed paints kept constantly hand for SALE
Certificate.
we, the Undersigned hereby certify that VIC have had
painting done for us by Bennett & IIardc, with paint mix
ed according to the patent improved plan are of opn
ion that the said paint is every way superir to any that
has heretofore come under notice. for beauty and cc
gancc of finish. ~ Wv
Christopher Pean, David Jones,
ii. 5: I u9TsS :! A. D. D. A Madsn
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TO THE PUBLIC.


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liberation, some enntee ,,,
FromM ChgO-1har Four Months
ei saying ina
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bnNKKEERHofr spENroN,
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weight B"henk well known
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purchased
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" MERCHANTS. @1
CANDY,
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u The Female Medical College recently
char tered by the Legislature Of Penn 'ylvania,
will have all the privileges enjoyed by any other
medical school in that State. The government
the institution will be vested in the corporators
and board of twenty-four trustees, who have
been appointed. The election Of the faculty
has not taken place. The college 10 to be located
in Philadelphia. az .e,ar tn
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From the Washington Union
Democracy OF Science.

Democracy of Science.
GENTLEMES:-lha have the strongest assurance
that you not only understand, but appreciate the
difference between the diffusion and the con-
solidation Of science, and Of useful knowledge
/ generally. You know quite well that it is one
thing opossess farmer with a knowledge ofthe
character and capabilities Of his soil, and ofthe
deposites Of mari or other fertilizers within his
reach, and another thing to deposite that knowl-
edge in ponderous volumes, to be placed upon
the shelves Of State and college libraries, but lit
ne read, and less understood or applied to any
practical purposes. 7. i5
sa Two measures now in progress for the diffu-
sion of practical science will, am sure, secure
both your approval and your aid. Members q
/ Ccn9res and various government functionariea
- taking measures 70 distribute into their res,
ip9ctive districts products Of nature and art,
iespscially specimens Of geology and mineralogy,
dssirned TO aid in determining the character Of
similar cductions coming under their observa-
- whiJe Instruments Of substantial knowledge
~ thus scattered 70 al parts ofour Union,
,schccIs, and families are very extensively be-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-19
70 California Elnisrants.

TO California Elnigrants.
IENHE PHGNIx Insurance COMPANY have reduced their
l. special premium for travelling risk, from two and a
half to one and half per cent payable only The
premium for residence in California being the
in other parts of the United States.
r. A. & T.. II. SMITH.
March g. 1859. 26-tf
Vienna Confectionery.
TIVE subscriber having purchased the Confectionery
L Establishment, recently owned by Paul keine, on
Main street, nearhc Book Store prepared to furnish all
kinds of Candies and Confectionery, wholesale and Re-
tail, upon the reasonable terms.
To Country Merchants and Shop keepers who may wish
to deal in articles in my line offer such inducements as
cannot fail to secure their custom. manufacture all my
self, and can confidently recommend them, equal
that can be bought in the Eastern Southern market.
The Ladies of Dubuque informed that prepared
tof-niS all kinds of Cakes at the shortest notice. for Par
ties Weddings, much cheaper rate than they can be
made oterwhcres. They respectfully invited to call
Rccollect Main street, near the Book Store.
{. JACKLEY.
Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. -, 1919. lily
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uThe following Post Offices have bee
established in Min. Ter: trr 4
Pcmbina--N. w. Kittson, p. M.
Long Prairie-D. Olmsted, g" rE
Sank Rapids-Jeremiall Russell, P. M.
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Notice to all whom it nalay concern.
WYE have this day sold to PETER VARIES our entire
w Stock of Merchandise; and take this opportunity
of informing those that indebted lis, either by
otherwise that will expect all such accounts due lis,
to be paid forlw and any parties having claims against
us, by presenting them at p NAPLES counting room, will
have them Immediately paid
WApI.ES & ZIRKI.E
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FEVER AND AGUE.

For this scourge of the western country these
Medicines will be found safe, speedy, and GER
tain remedy. Other medicines leave the system
subject to return of the dsease--a cure by these
medicines is permanent-TRY THEM, BE
SATISFIED, AND BE CURED.
Bilious Fevers and Liver Complaints
General Debility, Loss OF APPETITE, AND
DISEASES OF FEMALEs-these medcineshavebe been
used with the most beneficial results in cases of
this description :-kINGs EVIL and SCRoFULA, in
it's worst forms, yields to the mild yet powerful
action of these remarkable Medicines. NIGHT
SwEArs, NERVOUS DEBILITY, NERVOUS CON-
PLANTS of all kinds, PALprrArIoN OF TIE HEART,
PAINrER's Co11c, are speedily cured.
MERCURIAL DISEASES.
Persons whose constitutions have become I'M
paired by the injudcious use of MERCURY, will
find these Medicines perfect cure, as they never
fail to eradicate from the system all the effects Of
Mercury infinitely sooner than the most powerful
preparations of Sarsaparia. single trial will
place them beyond the reach of competition, i'll
the estimation of every patient.
BE CAREFUL OF COUNTERFEITS.
Several have lately been discovered, and their
nefarious authors arrested, both III the city ofNeW
York and abroad.
Buy of no one who is not an AUTHORISED
AGENT.
Prepared and sold by DR.. w. B. MOFFAT,
1886 Broadway, New York.
FOR SALE BY
o. r. MASON,
At the sign of the Good Samaritan,
Main-street, Dubuque.
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l. Vanished, Society Banners Badges, Aprons &c Sc
painted with neatness and dispatch, by
BENNETT & HARDIE
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Dubuque City Mills.

MARINERS will find ready sale for Wheat, at the high
II est market price, in Cash. at the Dubuque City Mills
NADEAU, ROGERS Il co.
Dubuque, Sept 9Th, ls49. l-3ms.
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Drugs. Medicines, Paints.

Drugs, Medicines, Paints.
u r. GILLESPIE, Man-street, Dubuque, Iowa, has
~. alwayson hand large stock of Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils Dye Sifs, Spices Soaps, Window Glass
which will warrant to be Of the best quality ''
Persons want of any articles in my line requested
to call, as am determnedto sell them very cheap.
Dubuque, March 5th, lS49. 27-1y.
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C. ID. sullivan 4 Co.
WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS, p
s11cc rsanns 70 N mn q 10

SUCCESSORS JABAnp & co.,
No JMainestrcct, Saint Louis, Missouri,
TT EEP constantly hand large assortment of Gold
~ and Silver Watches, French and Yankee Clocks,
Gold Pencils, Gentlemen and Ladies' Breast Pins, Gold
Lockers Gold and Silver Spectacos Rings, Gold Guard
Chains, &c. &C.
Silver Table, Desert and Tea Spoons manufactured and
for sale low Watches and Clocks carefully repaired and
warranted to keep time.
Sept. 18th, ls49. lily.
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X. A. & T.. II. SMITH,

(sUccEssoRs TO C. &c y. II. SMITH.)
WILL continue business at the old stand, door
tho Bank. They intend 01encg especial Inducements
purchasers until tho opening of navigation and would
cit continuance ofthe patronage extended to the late
firm.
Jan. 90, 1885, 2O-f Ea"
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NEW STORE,

HOBBS & WOODWARD, o.
WTOULD most respectfully inform the inhabitants o
w Delaware and the adjoining counties, that they have
commenced the Mercantile Business in RockviIle have
on hand and intend constantly keeping, handsome
sormen of Goods, suited to the country trade-suc
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, CLOTHING.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS; GLASS, AND
QUEENs-WARE, HARDWARE D.
-'"' DIES, BRIDES, &c. &c.
which he intends selling at small advance for Cash. or
in exchange for Wheat Pork Corn, Oats Barley, Rye
Butter Eggs, Onions Hides, Furs, Tallow, ceswax &C.
at the highest market prices e. I,.
Feb 20, 1850. 24n d.
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House and Sign Painting.
HOUSE, Sign, Fancy, Ornamental, and Char Pain,
Ill ing, Gliding, Glazing, Paper Hanging, &C.
BENNETT G. UARDJE
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NOE

TNHE undersigned having associated with HIM in part
i nership his brother Mr.. ROBERT ARTHUR SMITH the
business will be continued under the style of r. A.
II. SMITH. ~ .''- H'H
EUSTACE II. SMITH
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NTAJLS-40 Kegs assorted sizes, superior quality; 60
~ lialfboxcs Glass y x 10, for sale low by ~
Il, q. Il Il. II. SMITH.
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Paints, Oils, &c.

Paints, Oils, &c.
4 HAVE just received,
Il 1000 lbs. Pure White Lead,
100 pounds Red Lead,
100 pounds Lthage;
A supply of Linseed Oil, Spt's Turpentine, and
Varnish. All of the best quality.
For sale by f.. GILLESPIE.
March 9th, 1850.
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NOTICE

u
rs HEREBY GIVEN, That the Dubuque Mutual Fire
Insurance Company has been incorporated under the
provisions of an act of the General Assembly of the
of Iowa, entitled can Act to authorize general IncorpO
houses Stores Shops and other buildings, household fur
niture, and other property of its members.
The capital stock Incorporated consists of the deposited
premium notes of its members, subject to assessment for
losses and expenses.
Two and half per the amount of tho dcposit
premium notes is actually paid in when the articles of In
corporation are signed and effected by every
member and the remainder is to be paid whenever the
directors shall make assessment on said notes to pay loss
es and expenses.
The association commenced its corporate existence on
the goth day of April, 1913, which will expire the Goth
day of April 1861 but subject to renewal by unanimous
The officers of the company consists of board of twelve
directors, be elected annually the first Monday in
June, and Prcsdet Secretary, and Surveyor appointed
by the Directors.
J. c. WEArHERBy, Secretary.
C. H. Booth, J: P Farley, james L. Langworthy,J c.
Wcatlerby F. " Goodrich Richard Benson, w. S. Gil
Ham, Jno. &. Shields, p A. Lorimer, W. Lawther, Peter
NAPLES, and NJ. Mohley.
SARSAPARILLA,P PILLS, POWDERS, &c
T HAVE on hand large supply of Townsend's Sarsapa
rlla, Nloilt's Pills and Bters, Wrlgt's Braggs and
Smiths and Lees Pills, and Kueckclhals' Worm Pow
ders These articles are warranted to be genuine and will
be sold cheap f. F. GILLESPIE.
March 5tl, lS49
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH, &c.
Z HAVE, and shall constantly keep on hand, a large
supply oftle following articles, Wis Linseed Oil, Spts
Turpcnne, pure White Lead, Copal and Japan Varnsh
Chrome and Paris Green, Chrome Yellow, Lamp Black,
Venetian Red, Litlarge, Spanish Brown Paint Brushes,
for cash. e. +. GILLESPIE.
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LIFE INSURANCE.

TGNlE subscribers have been appointed Agents in Da-
l. buque for the PHENIx INSURANCE COMPANY, of st.
Louis and are prepared to receive and forward applica
tons for policies.
The Company has an ample guarantee capital in addl
ton to premiums Their liberal as those of
any simnr office, and the insured participate in the pro-
fits of the Company.
AS an illustration of the advantages of life insurance,
we mention case, which is one of many that might be
CITED clergyman of Saint Louis took out policy from
this office, the 7th of July, [ultimo] for $5O00-ho
premium which comparatively tritle on the 2ad
of July, the gentleman died of Cholera and the company
have paid over to his family s., 900.
r. a & E. II. SMITH
II. l.. WHITMAN, Medical Examiner.
August 4th lS49. 49-tf
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Fresh CitrOn,

Il HAVE just received supply of Citron a,
l. good article, which will sell cheap.
'n,r q E. F. GILLESPIE
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Cincinnati, Oct. 90, l849.
hereby state that acquainted with Mr. IIicron-
MUS magistrate of Hollsnsburgh also with Dr. French
who is an old school physician of high standog, and their
statements entitled to tho highest confidence the pub
| lie J. NJ. ADAMS.
Please remember the genuine DR.. Rogers vcrwort and
Tar is cnveoped in fine willie steel engraved wrapper
and may be had, wholesale retail, from II. BLAKSLEY
Geo., only agents, south of Third and Chest
| nut streets, st. Louis.
Also, by L. f. GILLESPIE, Dubuque; CRAWFORD &
Co. Galena; and Druggists & Merchants generally.
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PeODlc'S Hat Store.

Peoples Hat Store,
THREE DOORS NORTH OF THE CITY HOTEL, MAIN-sTREEr,
DUBUQUE,
TTNiE subscriber having located permanently in Du-
l. buqle, would respectfully inform the citizens that
he has and will keep constantly hand, fine assert
Hent of
HATS AND CAPS,
as can be found in the Northwestern country and will
make to order any description of Hats the most rea
sonale terms. The following few of the kinds on
hand, all of the latest styles:
Fine Moleskin Silk Hats, Heutre Hats;
Rough and Ready do Russia do
isuena Vista do. Lcghorn do
Panama do Pearl do
Mems and Childrcn's Cloth Caps.
DON'T forget the place. doors north of City Hotel
w. DONNELI.AN
Dubuque, May LIST, 1s49 35-tf
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NKEAM Tartar, superior soda and Fountain soda In
Sstorc and for sac by ,EFTT
ap2 j.. r. GILLESPIE.
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TOBACCO! TOBACCOM

A CHOICE lot Of Peters Elves, Just received, and
~ warranted the heretofore sold by Frank Smith
.A Co. LEl ft1 N lgaA FELLOWS e YOUNG.
Sept. 18th, 1910. l asy s4s,#,I 49,
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Last Notice!

.v A LII those indebted to the Firm of VARIES
IA &ZIRKLE, that have failed to comply with
our previous notice, will find their notes or nc
counts in the proper officers hands to collect,
unless some other arrangement is made with tho
subscribers before the first day Of April next.
NAPLES & ZIRKLE,
March 10, 1850: 27-tfa ~ aaa gnn.
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APPLES AND CRANBERRIES.
A FEW barrels of good Jencng Apples, and Gran
IA berries, for sale at Vests. = .'....
January %, 1850. -.