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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26
THE WAPLEs STORE!


DETER NAPLES begs leave to inform the Public that
L he has this day purchased the entire Stock of NAPLES
ZRKLE and now feels himself permanently located at
the OLD STAND, on MAIN STREET., under the NAPLES
In making this purchase, and embark,ng once more 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 present them of those considerations
which induces him to hope for continuation of their
'ence and support
THE NAPLES 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, and which he
intends to sell at the lowest price Cosrs and
CARRIAGE, in order that he change his goods
ney and be ready at the open of the SPRING TRADE in
the Eastern Cities to lay in al ;NTIRE New STOCK.
The Farmers of Upper Iowa If Wisconsin and Mime
sofa may rest assured that Go be had cheap if
not cheaper, at the WAPLEs than any other in
the Northwest and that they find good Market
for their Grain Pork and all Produce, any
establishment in the country
N.B.-MrWaples wishes his 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-
dersel any merchant who puts out his Goods on credit
The Friends and Patrons of the WAPLEs STORE
assured that no pains will be spared for their accomoda
ton, and no eXertions RENTED them ample
satisfaction for the confidence they may repose in the
bove representations.
this large Establishment, would beg leave
as follows: My Stock Of
DRY GOODS
Is the largest and most perfect in the country consisting
VI VI lOuHu III
large Wholesale and RetDH DRY Good Stare.
lhave also on hand, and will sell uery lo extensive
assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
consisting of Coats Vests Pantoons and Overcoas, of
all the various styles and material that at this
season of the year.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
OF all descriptions and sizes. may be found the NAPLES
Store, and can be bought cheaper than any where else.
In THE DEPARTMENT OF GROCERIES, keep constant
ly on hand all the various articles called for and those
too, of the VERY QUALITY.
or China, Glass, Queensware, and Hardware, have
afull and complete assortment.
In all the various Departments of my business, 1t 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. ls49 14-1y.
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GySpeaking of the late "Womans Conven--
rion" in Ohio, Prentice of the Louisville Journal
says: awe understand that no young ladies were
in the Convention. The whole body consisted
of married women, widows, and old girls.
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N E W ST @ R e.!

WILLIAMS
HAs just received, and is opening, at the store
L l. room recently occupied by Messrs. Goodrich and
Bro' an entirely and desirable stock of
spring an0 5ummer Goods;
Among which may be found beautiful selection of black
and fancy
DAB5S &Bh&So
Lawns, De Lanes, Mus, Ribbons, Edgngs, Laces' Ru
ches, Artcias, etc. well choice variety of Prints
Also: BROAD CLOTHS, CASSIMERESr
SATTINETS, SUMMED CLOTHS;
TICKlNGs, DRILLINGs, sHEETINGs,
which lie will be pleased to sell the citizens Dubuque
and vicinity, at exceedingly low rates. He is seln
COMMON PRINTS, at a cts per yard.
BROWN SHEETING, at ctspr do
AMERICAN BINGHAM, 10 1-2 cts pr yd
BROAD CLOTH, $3.50 per yd.
And other Goods at corresponding prices, which the
enton of the purchasing public is most respectfully soil
cited.
Dubuque, April 23d, 1850. 333ms.
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qTA "long, low, black, rakish-looking con-
cern,' has made a its appearance at Washington,
George w. Crawford, captain. 1t is called the
Galphin, and is certainly prate.-Worcestcr
Palladium
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

f-yThere is said to be a church in Ohio
where the water that runs off the root on one
side goes into the Gulf of Mexico, and that
which runs off the other side goes into the
Gulf of ST. Lawrence.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

A TAxrIN.-"Ify you will throw away that
cigar, aid = friend Of ours to man who was
putting yillainous "long- in the bar-room
Of = hotel in = western village, all give you
quarter Of dollar" '.Wel, II do it, said the
smoker. He threw away his cigar, took hit
"Here, give me brandy foddy and four more
o'tben eigars.'' When he had lighted one
our friend Hdeparted straightway from that
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FLOAT MINERAL.
w-Lamartine thus writes, in late publica

w-Lamartine thus writes, in late publica-
ton on universal suffrage g.. st
GA day will come, have no doubt, when the
head Of family will repose in the electoral urn
as many votes as there are old meu, women and
children at his hearth; for in a society better
made it is not the individuals-it is the family
which is the permanent unity. The individual
passes away. Family remains. The principle OF
social conversation is there. twill be developed,
and there democracy will have as much stability
as Monarchy"
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70 TINE PUBLIC,


From the Chiag-Tar sales IN Four Months
I Royce SO
aSkhR aHor spENroN, " ~
~ "
much weight BIZ" g"ae%n m 1910
% % M y n haS f erfy p1s
DInuae Bmarlw
Mc anandIv living nomf the shnon( (Which
Wsbom
etha mdn
hat ntimph by 10th maj
ry>A DISCOUNT MADE COUNTRY a1
~ ASK aa
spe,whow
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Ohio Fruit and Seed Store.
FL NO. 81, MAIN-ST,, DUBUQUE

>HE undersigned feeling obliged his friends and Gus
toners for their liberal patronage the past year, will
endeav0r to keep hand good variety of choice Gro
ceres PROVISIONS Fruits, Candies, Nuts and Spices
can be found in Dubuque, Northern Iowa, and at as
low prices Nothing shall be wanting his part to make
every business transaction satisfactory to his
IN receipt of new and fresh supply of every article in his
steam Boats furnished with the uxuries Of the
with almost every variety of Seed, receiving
them from Ohio and N. Yorkall warranted and ge-
nune few rare specimens of Plant and Flower Seeds
from Washington City can be had at my Store.
Poultry. 49, = = ~.
""f f" G. r. WEST
Dubuque, Jan. %, 1850. e0tf '
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1DEATH OF THE REV. JOHN NEwLASD
MArr1r.-A despatch from Mobile says that
Rev. J. N. Maffit, of the Methodist Church, died
in Mobile on the 25th ult.
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WHEAT.-Mr. John Park, of Gates, showed
US yesterday, stalks of wheat three feet high
The heads were formed and will be out in a
week, should the weather prove favorable
Roch. Dem.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

EY@The arrival of immigrants at New York
continues and for the last five days, has averaged
two thousand per diem The albert Gallatin' s
eight hundred and nineteen passengers was one
of the largest living cargoes that ever came to
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

"Patrick, you fool, what makes you stale after
that rabbit when your gun has no lock on?'
"Hush, hush, darlint, the rabbit don't know
that" 70. & - fs-r
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

WHEELING Bn1DGE.-The Supreme Court
at Washington has issued an order directing
Chancellor Walworth, of New York, to take
new testimony whether the Wheeling Bridge
impedes navi CATION, as to constitute nui-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26
$1,000 a Year Made Clear.

undersigned offers for sale his place. hundred
blque known as the Dubuque Nursery, conaing $4,000
choise Apple Trees all grated, and the best quality ex
Mountain Ash Trees, together with several thousand Or
namental Trees, with large lot Of shrbbcy to numer
mention. This place is we'll adapted for the Nur-
sery business The place contains acres good so-
brick house with frame attached 90 by 80 feet, an ex
cellcn cellar, good well Of water large barn, stable
carriage house and other out buildings have also an ar
rangement with practical Nurseryman who large
Nursery and is under contract to furnish any quantity OF
The person purchasing will be entitled to the arrang
With and attention to the Nursery business,
under my arran cement, person can make Thousand
Dollars year, clear of all expenses Persons wishing
enter into the above business will find this good opportu
nifty Apply soon you lose rare chance. Terms lib
eral and the place bargain.
w. L. JOHNSON.
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PAINTS, OILS, vARNIsH, &c.
I HAVE, and shall constantly keep on hand, large
supply ofhe following articles, viz: Lnseed OIL Spfs
Turpentne, pure White Lead Copal and Japan Varish
Chrome and Paris Green, Chrome Yellow, Lamp Black.
Venetian Red Litharge, Spanish Brown, Paint Brushes
and all articles used for Painting which will sell cheap
for cash. E. F. GILLESPIE.
March Nth, 1910
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Vienna Confectionery.

Vienna Confectionery.
TINE subscriber having purchased the Confectionery
l. Establishment, recently owned by Paul Keine, on
Main street, the Book Store, is prepared furnish all
kinds of Candies and Confectionery Wholesale and
tail, upon the reasonable terms.
To Country Merchants and Shop keepers who may wish
to deal in articles in ne offer such inducements
cannot fail their CUSTOM manufacture all nv
self, and confidently recommend them, equal any
that be bought in the Eastern Southern market.
The Ladies of Dubuque informed thatI prepared
tofnish all kinds of Cakes the shortest notice. for Par
ties or Weddings, much cheaper rate than they be
made oherWheres They respectfully invited call
Recolect Main street, near the Book Store.
&. JACKLEY.
Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. -, 1e49. 14-ly
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Drs. Lee and Reynolds,

[SUCTEUN
ID ESPECTFULLY tender their professional services to
~ the Citizens of Dubuque and vicinity. They have a
very large assortment of Porcelain TEETH, (both with
and without gms,) and will insert Teeth gold plate
either the atmospheric pressure principle, spiral springs
clasps, from whole set the may require
Also Prot Teeth inserted in the approved manner
likewise, all operations for the health and preservation OF
feet satisfaction The Chlorem, or Letaeon viii be adj
minstered, (if requested) when deemed proper.
Suitable TooTH PowDERs, Brushes, Tinctures, Wash
es, &C., can be had at their office.
Their charges will be moderate; and all failures repair
ed gratis.
GrOFFICE on Main Street, No. 70, opposite the Bank
tcrian Church.
January 80, 1850. Oily
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

SOMETHING NEW IN DUBUQUE.
NEW Saddle and Harness Mandatory has just
n been opened the east 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.
The Stock is entirely new, having been just received
from the ST. Louis Market, and the Proprietor is deein
ed not to he eSceled in the quality of his work under
sold in Prices.
Repairing of all kinds neatly and promptly executed at
the lowest prices.
All persons having need of work in this line will do
well to try this New Establishment.
65-N. B-Cash paid for Hides.
HENRY X RODOLPH
Dubuque, Iowa, April 10, 1850. Silly.
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Notice to all whom it may concern.
WE have this day sold to PETER Warns our entire
w Stock of Merchandise; and take this opportunity
of informing those that are indebted us, either by
otherwise, that will expect all accounts due u.s.
to be paid forthwith; and any parties having claims against
us, by presenting them at P. NAPLES counting room win
have them Immediately paid.
4,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

Why il the hub ola cart wheel like hand.
some young LADY,
Recsuse it's always surrounded with filters.
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For California;!
Last Notice i!

A LII those indebted to the Firm of WAp1rs
"A &ZIRKLE, that have failed to comply with
our previous notice, will find their notes or &C .
counts in the proper officers hands to collect,
unless some other arrangements made with tho
subscribers before the first day Of April next.
NAPLES e. ZIRKLE.
March 10, 1850: Gift. -sg .,.,..e.-s
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

Paints, Oils, &c.
T HAVE just received,
l. 1900 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 Ell GILLESPIE.
March 9th, 1850. 'A
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

NEW STORE,
AT ROCKVILLE, DELAWARE COUNTY, IOWA.
-.t.. HOBBS g. WOODWARD, ....
MOULD most respectfully inform the inhabitants o
Delaware and the adjoining counties, that they have
commenced the Mercantile Business in Rockville have
on hand, and intend constantly keeping handsome
sortment OF Goods suited to the country tradesuch
DRY GOODS, GROCEKlEs, 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, IalOw, Beeswax &C.
at the highest market prices
Feb. 90, 1850. 2-tf
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APPLES AND CRANBERRIES.
A FEW barrels of good Jenetng Apples, and Gran
n berries, for sale at Vests -. - 81 81 p
January 80, 1850. -...ls5g .-- ,
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To California EmniErants.
TIME PHOENIX Insurance COMPANY have reduced their
L special premium for travelling risk, from two and
half to and half per cent, payable only The
premium for residence in California being the as
in other parts of the United States.
K. A. & E. II. SMITH,
March 6, 1859. 26-tf
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TOBACCO! TOBACCOM

A CHOICE lot of Peters Elves, just received, and
n warranted the heretofore sold by Frank Smith
& Co. FELLOWS T. YOUNG. Il
Sept. 18th, 1849 49, 1sr
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More of those good Teas.
r HAVE still supply of good TEAS, war
i ranted fresh, and for sale cheap for cash, b..
5gz1, E.. F. GILLESPIE.
Disc. 10Th, 40. .re
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Quinine and NIOrDhine.

A SUPPLY Of the above articles on hand g.
n for sale low by I'll
7 fs IN. ts'&'' +, F. GILLESPIE.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

These Medicines have now been before the
public for period of FIFTEEN YEARS, and
during that time have maintained high charac-
ter in almost every part of the globe tor their ex-
traordlnarv and immediate power of restoring per-
feet health to persons suffering under nearly every
kind of disease to which the human frame is liable.
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NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN, That the Dubuque Mutual Fire
Insurance Company has been incorporated under tho
provisions of of the General Assembly of State
of Iowa. entitled can Act to authorize general Incorpo
rations for the purpose of mutually insuring dwelling
houses, stores, shops, and other buildings household fur
niturc and other property of its members
The capital stock incorporated consists of the deposited
premium notes of its members, subject to for
losses and expenses.
Two and halfper cent the amount of the deposit
premium notes is actually paid in when the articles of In
corporation signed and effected by every
member, and the remainder is be paid whenever the
Directors shall make said pay loss
es and expenses.
The association commenced its corporate existence
the 2Gth day OF April lS48 which will expire the Goth
day of April 1858, but subject renewal by unanimous
vote of the members for like period; of twenty years..
The officers of the company consists of board of twelve
directors, to be elected annually the first Monday
june and President Secretary and Surveyor appointed
by the Directors.
c. H. BOOTH, President
J. G. WEATHERBY, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
C. II. Booth, j. p. Farley, James L. Langworthy J. c.
Weaherby, F: v. Goodrich, Richard Bonson w s. Gil
liam, Jno. g. Shields p A. Lormier w. Lawther Peter
NAPLES, and NJ. Mobley.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26

SARsAPARILLA, PILLS, POWDERS, &c
I HAVE on hand large supply ofTownsend's Sarsapa
rilla Moffas Pills and Bitters, Wrlght's Bragg's and
Smiths and Lees Pills. and Kueckelhaus' Worm Pow
be sold cheap. E.. L. GILLESPIE.
March 5th 1S1o
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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 disease--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 medicines have been
used with the most beneficial results in cases of
this description :-KlNG's EVIL and ScRoFULA, in
it's worst forms, yields to the mild yet powerful
action of these remarkable Medicines. NIGHT
SwEATs, Nervous DEBILITY, NERVOUS CON-
PLANTS of all kinds, PALpITATIoN OF THE HEART,
Painters Colo, are speedily cured
MERCURIAL DISEASES.
Persons whose constitutions have become inn
paired by the injudicious 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 Sarsaparilla. A single trial will
place them beyond the reach of competition, in
the estimation of every patient.
BE CAREFUL OF COUNTERFEITS.
Several have lately been discovered, and their
nefarous authors arrested both in the city of New
York and abroad
Buy of no one who is not an AUTHORISED
AGENT.
Prepared and sold by DR.. w. B. MOFFAT,
336 Broadway, New York.
FOR SALE BY
I. MASON,
At the sign of the Good Samaritan,
:.. Main street, Dubuuue
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tREAM Tartar, superior soda and Fountain soda In
~ store and for sale by
apr2 4. +. GILLESPIE.
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CLOTHING.

SUMNER WEAR.-WM 7. JENNINGS L CO.
~ DIAPERS Z TAiLORs, portoSs Of Cloths, Cassi.
neres Veiungs Fancy Dress Articles &c. 81 Broadway
American Hotel, and Pennsylyanissyeuue, Washington
d. C. oaer for Inspection an extensive assortment Of
sessona5ls Goods which will be made up order At the
proverbisly moderate prices, which In yisw Of cur
has given the essbshmenIs precedence furnishing the
uoit economical, II rot the lowest priced gsrrents
The ready made stock comprises e,oa, cSshmerel mer
10, grass CLOTH and linen sacks De Orsays dress and
frock coats cashmere, merino and drilling pantaloons
sik, satin bOmbEzre, mafseiea, nen aud chaly Yeats
dressing gowns &C. which with selection OF e cholces
rylei Of fancy dreSs articles consisting OF ersyss hand
keIchle gloves saspenders, shirt, colars bosons &c
would commend TO lbe attention Of purchasers With an
Of their superiority, Ia style sad character TO
mosl OF Tho clothing offered 10 his market
We would refer In particular the sanisloons We are
enabled TO furnish sad so1,l call fron tho most ssdi.
The Army Navy VII drc YEA vsrssd In their Pc
elAr requirements, and prepared 10 supply hs diisreni
grades Of the service. ielo u
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BROOKLYN ITEMS.

60 SATURDAY, June 10
BOARD OF SUPERyIsORs.-The Board Of Super
NiSors held meeting yesterday afternoon. After
the preliminary business, the Chairman read a
communication from the S1perintendents of the
POOR asking Tor an appropriation from the Board
10 meet existing deficiencies. A motion was made
mat the sum OF 81 500 be appropriated for that pur
pose. communication from Judge Johnson was
read asking the Board to agree on the case to be
made respecting his claim for salary before be pro
ceeded in another suit and TO refer il 10 some com
petent tribunal or refuse 20 determine the sane
IL was referred to Special Committee A com.
muEioatCn from Judge Greenaval was read, ask.
Dg a reconsideration OF the vote reducing the sal
arg of the City Clerk to 81 600 and stating as the
reason Tor sucn request the inability OF the present
Clerk 10 carry On the business Of the Court without
assistance A motion was made to reconsider and
increase tho salary to $780, but was lost. A
lengthy communication was received from the Sher-
iT protesting against the proposed reduction Of his
fees by the Board. which created an angry discus
sion, and it was finally moved that the Sheriff have
leave to withdraw 1t and remove the offensive mat
ter. A motion was made, vesting in the Board
the appointment Of Deputy Keeper Of the Peniten.
tinry, and taking that power from the Superintend
ents of the Poor Ater debate in which political
motives were freely imputed, the motion was car
RED On notion James Edwards was appointed
Keeper Of the Penitentiary, and Hiram Holmes,
AUGUSTUS Y P Smith and Robert w. Drake, were
appointed Deputy Keepers. On motion,
fe.oi,,S Thai from and ser the lsi day OF July next
there be G.o.ed lie Sbed Of the County Of Kings %
Genie per DAY Tor the board Of bis prisoners (hs gets .
At presently end . eeals per man for each criminal con-
R'or.d A.o, iha, rom and snsr he ssoye dale here
be- .o,sed to tie Keeper OF The coils Of NiLiamsburgh
for 6osrd, ~ Gems perdsy Als0,
Es,oIrsS Tbsl Il be feierres TO he Committee Laws
snd sppicsuons 10 the Legislature, to drsh memorial
giving 6olh these officers salaries instead Offices
After winch the Board adjourned tothe Isl Tues
day in JAY.