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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-06
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R{,csyrssnt;s1ss.

This onlv Of than four thousand Of he.
matism that Dr. rownsenis Sarsaparla has cured. The
and chronic weekly erahcard by
extraordinary virtues.
James Cummings ESQ Of the assistants in the Lana
tic Asylum Blacweils island, is the gcneman spoken Of
in the following letter.
Blarkwri's Island. Sept. II, 1917
Dr. To"uScnd-Dnpr Sir: | have suffered terribly for
nine years with the Rheumatism considerable of tho time
could sleep walk. Ind the most distressing
pains AND, WY limbs terribly swollen. have used
four bottles Of your SaSnpara and they have done
tn thousand dollars worth OF good. nuch better
indeed an entirely relieved You hl2rt. this
Tor tiie benefit OF the afflicted
Yours respectfully. JANIS CUMMINGS.
Fever and a GMc.
DR. Towusrnls Snrsaparila une1uaed in of the
Chls Fever nnl Agun TAe folio wing is only
of hundreds that have received from the South and
West Of like character.
Os~cgo. Mich. Oct % 1917.
Dr.. Townsend Dear Sr--I purchased for my wife
bottles OF arsaparlla of your Agent: NJ: McNr of Kua
nazon for the Fever and Aguc. Before had finish.
ed the first bottle. it appeared to warm the blood and
other day when the Chs and the ic; appeared they
vioru: AMI before 81, had finished the bottle
entirely relieved, and she mu:h than she
nal been before si" took til" lady that nl been
sick; w.tA ii: Calls Fever hut broke them
With anime. 9ut left rr:.Y .:I Gisrcs sing
STATE, aud troubled excarn iy wn the A Cake seeing
ia" effect it iri gay wife Sly, ;n,! procured few
bottles, anl 1t restored her few VEGAS to coni,Icte
health Your Sarsapa:iia is without doubt unequal I'd in
diseases incident to the West apit YOU think that this com
rnncatlon viii lie Of liberty if you
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come to me in my little parlor. He came in
and sat downin chair which desgnedly placed
in strong light. l arose and locked the doors
and put the keys in my pocket. then sat down
before him and looked him full in the face. He
was troubled, but said nothing.
"Mr. Braisley, months ago you used to talk
and groan about having ruined and robbed or
phans! l want to know how much of it was
insanity, and how much of it was living
TRUTH"
"What makes you ask me such question"
said he haughtily
"Because, sir, l have suspicious
"Where did you get them: Has Lucy Brais-
ley been putting them into your head? l hear
you are thick with her"
"No, sir. Lucy never said word, and pre-
sumo never INDUCED thought prejudcal to you
have it from a better witness
"Whom do you mean''
stYourself.'
"T?"
eyes have slept in your room, or rather
watched in your room, while you were sleeping,
for fortnight at time; have heard the revela-
tons of conscience which sleep could not
quiet He was now pale and, shook in every
Joint and limb.
"What do you suspect, Doctor
"That you have robbed Lucy of seventy five
thousand dollars?''
Hardly gasping as he tried to breathe, he ad-
ded, "This is all you suspect
"No, sir, suspect you murdered your brother
John for the sake ofrobbng his child"
elbow could /, when he died away from
homer"
"By slow PoIsoN!'
He said not a word, but sank down on the
floor like lead, faint, and hardly breathing Now
then, thought I, few moments will decide
whether he is to be maniac for life or not
threw water on him and after awhile he opened
his eyes and looked anxiously around. 1t wa
not the eye ola mailman.
"Doctor! Oh! just heavens / am in you
hands. What shall do: AS you would have
mercy at the Great Day, show mercyto me!''
"Mr. Braisley, shall require you to do two
things-hrst, to restore to your niece the seven
ty-five thousand dollars, with interest from thu
death of her father; and second, that within tw,
months you leave your country for ever. Or
these two condition promise never to divulgt
your secret, and on their fulfiiment, can safel,
promise you that you will never again dvulge
them in your Sleep
Never did poor wretch more checrfuly
make the required promise than did he. Nay
it seemed to take load off his mind and heart
at once. He kept his word to the latter. He
paid over his money, and poor Lucy always sup.
posed it was the recovered of debts due her IA
recovered. need not tell
you how l married the beautiful girl-what q
pattern of 4 wife she was-how many years she
was the light of my dwelling, and blessing to
me and mne-how she left me at lenght in my
age, when l needed her the most, and loved her
the most-left me and went up to that pure
world where there is no death because there is
no sln-how my aged eyes weep, too, with Joy
at the thought of what she will be when meet
her again. l am now an old man, | have had
many years of anxiety in my profession, but no
year has been so anxious, and no patient has
been OF such consequence to me as NY THIRD
PATIENTS artain's Magazine
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NEW GOODS!
NOTICE

NOllCE
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN, FROM THE RISING THE
SUN TO THE GOING DOWN THEREOF.
I1NHE undersigned would respectfully return their sin
cere thanks to the public generally for their very lib
era patronage and free Of their din No. A,
the last ten years, and trust by honest and strict at
enton to business, cheap goods pnd plenty of them,
merit continuance of your kind favors
We haEs spEccC tie Post Office department the old
A. winch adds very much to her size, convenience, and
comforts and while we have been making these extensive
arrangements, have forgotten enlarge our mo-
ney bags and safes in proportion. So, along with
of the same kind. We are now receiving Fall and
Winter
Stock Of Goods,
direct from the Eastern Cities and manufacturers, 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, Saddlery;
Queens and Hardware, Groceries;
Iron Castings, Steel, &c. &c.
And in fine, everything necessary to the wants, comfort
and taste OF both city and country and of the latest styles
and patterns Call and take your tine examine
our goods and prices and we fear not the result as we DO
knOY Of truth, that facilities enable to sell at
Wholesale or Retail, cheap any House North of ST..
Louis.
9rWheat, Dry and Green Hides will be taken In ex-
change for Goods, or in payment Of debts due, II de-
liyercd before the fret of October next Then come
along with your Wheat and Hides and all that know
themselves Indebted 10 u.s. DO the amount much little;
those old must be settled up and that shortly
EMERSON & SHIELDS
No. A., Corner Of Main and ft streets, Dubuque
August 20, ls5D.
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Dr. To~nscnIs Sarsapnril!a is sovereign anil speedy
cure Tor met Consumption, arrenness. PrOlapsus
Uter Failing Of the Womb Eostircncss. Piles I.cucor.
rh'ra Whites Olstructc difficult Meustrualion, In
confluence of Urine, Involuntary discharge thereof
aud for the general prnsatiom of the sy.temmo
whether the result OF inherent produced
by IrrcSulary Illness accident. Nothing can be
surprising than its nvigerating effects the hmaH frame
Persons of all weakness and lassn!e, from taking it at
become robust and full Of energy under its influence
II Immediately cOunteracs the nervousness of the female
frame, which the great of Burrenness. 1t will
moi be expected of of delicate ture tc
EXHIBIT certificates of cures performed. but
the afflicted that hundreds Of cases have been reported
Thousands of where families have been without
clrdren after using few bottles of this Invaluable mei
cine have been blessed with fine healthy offspring Ii
has been expressly prepared in reference female
plants No female who has suppose she is aIs
preaching that critical PERIOD The turn of HG"
should neglect TO take it, It certain preventive for
any of the numerous and horrible diseases which females
subject this time Of life This period may be de.
"ysd J"r 'sner" by using this medicine. Nor is
1t less valuable for those who approaching
hood. it is calculated assist nature by quckening
the blood aud nvgorating the system Indeed this medi.
cine is invaluable for all the delicate diseases which
women subject.
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Cr0ckwell's Hotel.
ANAMosA, JONES CO, IOWA.


THE subscriber would respectfully inform his
L Gus friends, and the public in general that he is in
full blast, ready all times TO give good Supper and
Bed all that may call him, and any time
the night. He also has good Stable well furnished with
the best of grain, and everything that will make horse
comfortable Those from distance looking the con-
try find better place in the interior get nor-
nation in respect to good locations
BE to inquire for Crockwell's Hotel
G.. l.. d. CROCKWELL.
Anamosa, Jan. %, 1850. 2O-ly.
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Consumption Cared.
Cleanse and Strengthen Consumption be erred From
etttis. C"Rs"mpi'0n, Lirer C"mpiaii Ce!!s CniGrrh
Hsciic Flush N;:6I Ssctn's Difficult or Profnse Er.
petrniter, rain ia a. S!i Sc hare Been aud be
cured.
spitfim. Eiaod.
Ntts York april % 1917.
n5 TawNsESn y verify hrlor" your SarsnrnriIn
has hacn the mcaOs rIruush FIoSUcurr. Of lug
lie. have for s"vprsi Years had bad Cough 1t be.
AMI Al last | raised large quaint.
ties of hlnni h, might anI greatly oba.
ted AM rrdurSA ani Li cvrcS 10 1--we have emily
seh Your Sa>aHarla >hnri uuI" aul th'rn has
,rrful clsncn hcnu wrought aIle O ak
all the GUY rsI<e NO hlanl sud my cough ,as
len You can we'll imacine that ~ thankful fo
these results Your oNr lirnt
Wi. Ei'SS ELL. G5 Cnthariue 81
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COMPREHENSIVE
MARTINS EWPOEsEs1TE!
UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS OF No.1lS
r1aTH. OF gG2A

FALL. OF sSS0.
MoTTo-I pledge ySn to sell ctcapfr than any oir ousc'
MY business is done entirely on the Cash principle
IVA therefore, have no losses to make upon bad debts
those who do sell upon credit and have make up Tic
difference on their Cash Customers.
My Stock this Fall is the largest brought West
comprising by far the complete offer
ed by any House. My goods have all been purchased rr
Cash, and manufactured at very low prices.
TIX STAPLES AND PATTERNS
beautiful many thcm the richest and most fashion
able Offered in this country the whole ofmy time ard
attention has been devoted to the purchasing and
featuring Of my Stock, my brother Charles G. Martin
attends 10 the 81. Louis establishments therefore it n!s
he apparent To one from the many advantages that
possess, ana the long experience that have had Fifteen
Years. that am enabled to get up stock better adapted
to the market than any other House.
am determined to sell at very small profits, make
object for country Merchant invest his cash
capital in Clothing: as il will pay him better profit meet
with quicker sales, and leave lose on
Merchants that cannot make it convenient visit the CT
ty by sending in their orders have them filled al the
lowest Cash prices, and those that do please can
returned. have but
Ossc Store:
IT'S No lis, Mlir-St'ret, Saint Lo,s Missouri.
large 10. ! Is on top Of the House. 4 flag crt with
the name MARTIN on il, large gilt letters in front.
CHEAP WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ESTABLISH
MGNT
Join T. MARTIN
Snrt XII,
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PAINTING,

WE, the undersigned return warnest thanks to
w our friends and the public generally fof the befal
share OF patronage have received their hands for the
past and hope by strict attention and punctuali
to business tomcrt continuance of such patronage
We take this method of informing the public, that we
have at great expense, purchased the right of the ro-
vile Pacnt of the proprietor, John Mclntirc, Esqr OF
st. LOUIS to be used by us ExCLUsvELY within the city
and county of Dubuque.
The above patent right consists of and highly nl-
porant for the mixing and preparing of white
lead, and all other coors, applicable coor 'oho
tae use OF acdtteS OF any Description whereby Ehder hand
somcr and more durable paint is produced.
The said Improvement is now In successful use In most
of the large eastern and southern Cities and the right has
been purchased by the u Government for the of the
Navy Department, after having given it most satisfac
tory and scrutinizng trial.
All who arc acquainted with the nature of white lead
and oil, know that they have affinity for each other
that mix them us thoroughly possible, they will sepa
rate on standing few hours the lead sinking TO the bot
tom, the oil remaining, clear and purs the top. IT,
then, anything can be added Them which, without nu
ring the body of the paint, will the unite
without the power of afterwards separating,
DURABLE and such is the effect of this
dcrl Improvement, unsurpassed in Importance by any
discovery of this progressive age AL therefore DESTROYS
of having painting done in elegant and durable
and with quick dispatch Will find il to their advantage
consult us at shor Joseph Ogbys, 9Th street
below Main, nearly opposite the Globe Building.
BENNETT & HARDIE
Ready mixed paints kept constantly hand for sale
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Great Hs lcssins 10 Moth and Children.
is the safest and most cfectnaI medicine for purifying
the system aud relieving the suerngs attendant upon child
birth discovered 1t strengthens both the mother aud
child prevents pain and scnse aud cnrches the
food those who have used it think it is indispensable. 1t is
highly useful both before confinement prevents
diseases attendant upon childbirth In Costiveness Piles
cramps Swelling of the Feet Dependency, Heartburn,
rage and in regulating the secre.ions and equuzing
is it is always afe and the most delicate use it mos,
successfully,
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Eoyy:l SFsoe saEad Feather Store!

SIGN OF TIE BIG BOOT.
N EN-, women, and children, You respectfully in
sE vi,cd to call and the large stock and almost end
less variety of all qualities and styles of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
at the Shoe Store where you can he accommodated with
the LATEST Eastern styles, both fine and heavy and prices
on the principle tving and ettingGvc. majority the
people are now expected the Shoe Store purchase
their boots and Shoes because they can there find Just the
article they want Come, and all, and get article
tina; will keep your feet dry and warm and good health
will be the inevitable result.
Country Merchants wishing Boots and Shoes BY the
or dozen, will find If to their interest 10 stock before
purchasing elsewhere. have large stock store to sell
by the case, and more on the way from the East.
The subscriber would call the attention of all who wish
SHOEMAKER'S LEATHER.
to the largest stock he may safely say kept in the city
Dubuque and at prices to suit yor.lso, general assert
mcnt of fndngs.l
DAVID DECKER.
Dubuque Dee. |, 1919. l2tf
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X. A. & T.. II. SMITH,

(sUCCEssoRs F. & =. H. SMITH,
WILL continue business at the old stand door to
the Bank They intend oericg especial inducements to
purchasers until the opening of navigation, and would
cf continuance the patronage extended 10 the late
firm.
Jan. %, 1850. 20-tf
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ScrofMia Cured.
This certificate concusively proves that this Sarsapar
Ia has perfect control the obstinate diseases al
the Blood. Three persons cured in house is unprcce
lCnteJ.
Three Children.
Dr. Townsend Dear Sir-l have the pleasure 10 inform
You that three of my children have been of the Scro.
la by the use Of excellent medicine They we're ac
ccd very severely with bad have takon four bot.
es 1t took them away, for which feel myself under
greut obligation.
Yours, respectfully
ISAAC w. GRAIN, leR Wooster.st
Opinions OF physicinms.
Dr. Townsend is almost daily receiving orders fren
Physicians III different parts Of the Union.
This Is 10 certify that We the undersigned Physician,
Of the City of Albany have in cases
Dr. Townsend's Sarsapnrla and believe it to be one NJ
II. p. PUIl&G MD, j. WILSON, MD, r. d BRIGGS
NJ ID" p. T.. ELMENDORF, N. d. Albany, ApriL 1871
CAUTION.
Owing Ia the great success aud immense sale of Dr.
TOwnsend's Sarsaparia number of men who were for
merly Agents have commenced making ariIa
Extructs Elixrs, Bitters Extracts Of Yellow Dock 6c
They generally put up in the shaped bottles and
some Of them have stolen and copied
they only worthless limitations and should be avoided
None genuine unless signod by s. P. Townsend.
Principal Office 1876 FULTON Street Sun Ru,d;,,
N y: Reddns & Co, State street. Boston I,voit E.
Sons l3a North Second street, Philadelphia s. s. Haucc
& Co.. ISL Chartres Street. NJ o.: los South Pa, ST.,
Albany and by all tbe principal Druggists and Mar
chants generally throughout the United States West Indie,
and the Canadas y " '
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"Mr. Speaker, the wolf is the most ferocious
animal that prowls in our western praries, runs
at large in the forests Of Indiana. He creeps
from bis lurking place at the hour Of midnight,
when I'LL nature is locked in the arms Of Morphe-
us, and ere the portals Of the east are unbarred,
Or bright Phrbds rises in his golden majesty
soh0lc Attsvs 9fpigs are destyOyed.
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CA UTnON.
Drugs, Medicines Paints

II F. GILLESPIE, Man-sreet, Dubuque, Iowa. has
~: always on hand large stock of Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils Dye stufs Spices, Soaps Window Glass,
Brushes Irvine, Wrapping Paper, Fancy Articles, &C.;
"hcn WI, warrant to be Of the best quality
to CALL as am determined to sell them very ciean
Dubuque, March 5tb, lS40. 27-Iy.
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N0I,lCEI.

TJNHE undersigned having associated with him in part
Il nershp, his brother Mr.. ROBERT ARTHUR SMITH, the
business will be continued under the style of R. A. & E.
| H. SMITH.
EUSTACE H. SMITH
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SMesst Mills.

B1HE subscribers have been appointed Agents for
PATENT SMUT Mills, and have just received, direct
from the Manmiacnry of VIM. z. Henry & Co., 81. Louis
two Mills OF the largest size, which they Crr for sale
Those in need of the article, will do well call soon.
NIGHTINGALE L MORRISON.
Dubuque Nov. 81, 1919. l2-iw
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Mrs Partington expresses great apprehension
that the people in California will bleed to death
as every paper she picks up announces ''another
vein opened"
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New England Bakery.

18TH subscriber would offer mis- sincere thanks
q to all those who have thus far pa:ronized
him, and hopes for continuance Of the saHlc.-
No pains shall be spared on his part to supply
all Cloth 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.
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Dubuque City Mills.


EARMERS will find ready sale for Wheat, the high
l. est market price, in Cash, the Dubuque City Mills.
NADEAU, ROGERS & co.
Dubuque, Sept. 9Th, l949. Inns.
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BEEF STEAK NO MEAr.-Poor Quashee was
so pestered by Roman Catholic Missionary,
that he consented to turn christian. He was
duly baptised, and the priest changed the heath
en- name ofQuashee TO the apostolic one of John.
One ofthc duties imposed on him was to eat no
meat, but fish on Friday, which he very much
objected to, and only promised to observe thro'
fear of eternal punishment The following
Friday, however, the Priest called on the negro,
and found him busly employed upon fine
rump steak. The Mortified priest was common
cling reprimand, when blackce exclaimed, dis
no meat, massa; dis berry fine fish,
How said the priest sternly.
'How!' calculated cuff, Il tell you dat you bap-
tie poor Quashee-you sprinkle de water in
his profile an say-sYour name no more Quashee
you henceforth be call John Well, massa, SO
baptize dat ar beef; sprinkle da water OH dat,
an say,-'Your name be no more meat; you be
called henccforth fish,
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Dubuque, Jan. =, 1850. nl7-tf
SCHOOL-HOUSE TAX.

Notice is hereby given, that the School House
Tax for School District No | Julien Town
ship is now due, and will be received at the
County Commissioners Clerks's office, at the
Court House, every day, until the 18th. inst,
between A. NJ. and P. NJ. Lots for which
the Taxes have not been paid, will be placed
upon the delinquent list, and sold for the same
according to the provisions of the law.
J. J. f. NORMAN,
Scc'y. Board of School Directors, School
District No. Julien Township.
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Cash! Cash!

n 000 Bushels Prime w H E. T wanted, fol
J. O,OOO which the highest market price will be
paid in CASH.
Jan. %, 1850. FELLOWS & YOUNG.
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No man should set up for an author till he has
been connected with the paragraph department
Of newspaper. For obtaining sententious
style, there is no employment that approaches it.
What All ordinary writer would take all day to
tell, "condenser" for the press will reduce to a
quill-full:--so says the Albany Dutchman, than
than whom, no one better knows.
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"Bob, is that dog hunter !" :No, he's halt
hunter and half setter; he hunts bones half the
tiluc, and sctS By the stove when he il satisfied"