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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-24
% HCII DIuII5, JUHe, 70 I.
Directory.
FROM FORT DES MONIES TO COUNCIL BLUFFS
AND EVANSVILLE.
NIaauOkctn Acndemy.

~ c X . ~ O GLr-rTY 10
TIME fall term of this Institution commenced on the
18th day OF Ocob 1850. The trustees ell gratified
in Recommending this Institution the
public Its past success und rhe Of Dr. LAKE has done
much place it permanent basis his long expert
eucc and -cuar method OF mparng instruction have
secr the confidence OF both parents and pupils He
VIII be add by competent assistants, and effort be
spared to render the school worthy of patronag. This
institution s located in region OF country guished
alike for its heaulness and for the high of morals
which charact rise the community where it is located
The situation of Maquoketa being the Main road be-
tween Dubuque and Davenport and about equally distant
from either place. and having the advantage of daily
mali stage, afford an opportunity of easy access.
Pupils of all ages received and arrang into classes
according 10 tn r advancement-a the branches which
enter into thorough and polite education comprs-
ed in the course of instruction.
The aim OF the principal is render this institution de-
srable, especially TO parents in Nortlle ri Iowa
The scholastic year is di gdei into tire terms of Ia
weeks EACH and 50 arranged as to give long vacation
during the hottest part of the STE n1er months.
Board in private families cat be obtained on moderate
erms; Maquoketa. Oct. l6 ESQ., Left
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An interesting case was tried yesterday, in
the Supreme Judicial Csurt, before Chief JUS
tice Shaw, in which parent had sued for the
restoration Of his child from the custoday of its
grand parents Mr.. Eben Pools, of Bangor,
Me-, brought writ of habeas corpus to obtain
the custody Of his daughter, Lydia Poole, aged
thirteen years, whose mother died in six weeks
after the birth Of the infant. 1t appeared during
the hearing, that the mother Of Lydia was the
only child Of the grand-parents-a respectable
old couple, who resided at Rockport in this
State-that lbellant married soon after second
! wife, aad that she died when Lydia was about 4
years old--that Poole then became embarrassed
and Lydia went to live with her grand parents,
where she remained up to the present time
that Poole married third wife by whom he had
three children. Testimony was also adduced
tending to show that Mr.. Poole was now in good
circums.ances,--that be possessed ample means
70 support bis child and it was shown that the
grandparents, in whose custody the child had
been for nearly ten years, were very respectable,
and amply able and DESTROYS Of retaining and
supporting the child as their own--that the ia
ther had never contributed OF offered to contr-
butte any thing for her support,-that for four
years after she was left with them he had not
visited her, and for the remaining period of the
time not more than once year,-that during
that period he had made no claim to her, with
the exception, year and half ago, when he
desired that she should visit him at Bangor, but
dthe grandparents would not consent, because
the child did not desire to 60. The child had
become very ardently attached to them, and they
to her, and she expressed strong preference
to remain with them.
Judge Shaw, in giving his opinion, stated that
a father, as general rule, was entitled to the
custody Of his child, but after reviewing at
some length, the various decisions, distinctions,
and exceptions, which would avoid that right
he based his opinion on the present case upon
the ground that the father had suffered Ills child
to remain for 50 long time in the care and
keeping Of the grandparents, that it would not
be right now to separate her from them especially
when her tender age, her sex, her educution and
sympathies, were taken into consideration. She
doated on her grandparents, and they upon her
and this reciprocity of feeling was natural
They had adopted the child as the imprint of
its mother, and the evidence was strong that
they desired to take good care Of her. The
fact that MIR. Poole had not visited his daughter
for SO long period, coupled with the fact that
he had made no claim for 50 long time, or Of
fered to pay anything for her support, together
with the other circumstances in the case, justi-
fed the court in ruling that the father had waiv-
ed his claim to Parternal authority, and the child
must be renanded to her grandparents.
The child, who attendance during the proceed
ngs, seemed greatly pleased with the finding of
the court, and the grand parents were perfectly
2d.
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From the Far West


sAvAssin, Nc, April 80, 1850.
Messrs IL. Blakesly & Co., ST. Louis:
l would hereby inf r.n you that have been greatly
afflicted with disease OF the lungsin 1917, particu-
ar,y had several attacks the last Of which was
likely provo fatal bat By coendation Of friend
TO
DR.. ROGERS SYRUP OF LIVERW0RT
.4FD TAR,
Iconsentod TO do after all Other remedies had failed
and this being the only apparent remedy left TO perform
cure happy TO have il in my power TO state
tia, used scne sis bottles of the eicEc, and believe
has saved my lie and since ny recovery keep he
Lircrwort aud Tar in my house as family medicine,
AID Induced to of you this s,ate:nen % use you
satisfy others who ~ be similarly anicie9, o
tho high value of ihls medicine ~
Signed ). w. IHOM!oOS.
Proprietor Of :" Nebraska House, y
Nc-.r1. II. Blake ~ 4 Co
Gcut.--I am personally acquainted with j. w. Thomp-
and believe him DO CT high siGing in this
community, and pors., gef.tlenan-I would add
believe il excellent remedy fur coughs, colds, and
diseases OF tho lungs.
j. MCDONALD, NJ D.
Savannah, NO., April, 1850.
g- Sold, wholesale and retail, by IT, Blaksloy & Co.
Agents for the Western States south ot corner Third
and Chcsnu. streets, 81. Louis, Me.
E. F. GILLESPIE, Agt. at Dubuque.
Mr. A Rarrows, Galena.
| Agency IN Dubuque,
T. MASON. Druggist,
eign OF "Good samaritan," Iain-stroet.
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Browns Essence of Jamaica
Ginger.

elabnrate'y prepared from carefully selected articles
L OF the best quality; it possesses, i'll concentrata d
or all the valuable properties of the jamaica Gnge
and is warranted be free from all irritating or othe
prop rites OF an Injurious tendency.
II is benefically used in variety of circumstances
VIII warm cordial and grateful stimuant is required
particularly in whtre there sense of exhaus-
ton arising from excessive fatigue heat W drops
in hall tumber OF water with little sugar W III he
found an etftctual and most p restorative, which
makes this essence highly useful addition the t!av
cers portmantcau, well the family collection OF
remedies.
Where there is an unpleasant of weight or nausea
after eating, from imperfect digestion, where nausea
IS induced from riding in railroad carriage or
from the motion OF vessel at the Essence of Gin
ger, II given according the directions will almost in
variaby give relief.
In ordinary diarhGa, ineipent cholera, in Short in all
cases OF prostratlon of the digestive functions whether
from indulgence disease, it is of nestmable value
During the summer months and in Southern climates
II is invaluable particularly during the prevalence of
epidemic Cholera; traveller family should be with
out TIMOTHY MASON.
Sign of Good Samaritan, sole agent for Dub uque
i1po
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hELleson N NEW ORLHAss-The cores
pondcnt Of the Baton Rogue Gazette, has the
following statistics Of religion in New Orleans
The number of members in the Presbyteri
IN Church amount TO one Thousand. The Epis
ecPalians six hundred and forty four The
Methodists are nine hundred and sixteen whites
and fifteen hundred blacks. The Conrrepa
tionslists. (Clapp,) number two hundred ant
seventytwo The Baptists, one hundred whites
and i've hundred blacks. The Christians also
reach one hundred. Mr. Krushef, the Score
tary Of the Jewish Synagogue, informed me
that they numness two thousand Eve hundred
contributing members, and that they were three
thousand in the city Tue Lutherans number
two hundred In conversation with his rever.
ence, Archbishop Blank, he informed me thai
they (Roman Ca,holics count sixty-6ve thou
sand nominal members, and about nine thousand
actual communicate"
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The great popularity and excellence Of
DR.. Christie's Galvanic Curatives,

consists the fact that they arrest and disease
by otra1d application in place Of the usual mode of
dug gDg, and ply sIcking the patient, till exhausted
Nature SINKS hopelessly under the infection.
They strengthen Tie wkoie system, eq'aiise the eircm
taon Of he oi0od promote he seerstfas and fSter do
Me slightest injury slder my circumstances Since
their introduction in tGo United States, only three
sin tian
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ON HAND AGAIN.
% HATS AND CAPS. 81

WIN. DONNELLAN, late proprietor of the Peoples
w Hat Store having made arrangem nts with a large
house in ST. Louis now in receipt, at his former sand
OF entirely stock of Hats and Caps OF the latest
fashion, and of the finest rial that has been If
frsd in Dubuque, which he will sell On the very best
his line, snited to the market He will also shortly
mence the Manufacture Of hats when he will be able
to overy pacuaity of and circumstance
the part Of purchasers. lie is determined by industry
and strict attention business, succeed All bo buy
from him may rely upon getting good article, strictly
hat represented Grateful the patronage
heretofore bestowed upon him, he asks continuance of
the public favor
Ss5- Remember the store is door Emerson &
Shields, Immediately unat the City Hotel
Dubuoue April is, lS5i-y
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ST. JOSEPH'S FEMALE ACADEMY.

TIMOTHY MASON, Dubuque,
Only Agent for Railway & Co. in Dubuque.
July 1851. No. Ally.
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MfcH'oAH AsHuAL CoFFEREKcE-This
large and influential hody 10 now in session in
our sister city Of Monroe. The venerable and
revered Bishop Morris, of Ohio 10 the presiding
cficer. and 10 every way qualified, By his
amenity of manner, and digni6ed bearing, for
the arduous duties of the Chair. 1t is under.
stood that important business is to be transacted
1t this session Of the Conference, and that the
debatcs Will be of general Interest. If possible
We shall endeavor to give q summary of the
leading proceedings. The well known hospi
talities Of Monroe win be freely nrofH.rra 81
the oecasion to their nseful and self denying
Visstora>
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GOLD REGIONS.
COUNCIL BLUFFS AGENCY.
.rx~ mx~ srup m =

THIS Ferry, chartered by the Legislature of Iowa
L has been in successful operation for the lat two
years and given general satisfaction the heavy emf
grafton TO satisfaction To California. II is the best
ing on the Missouri river tn the State of Iowa. ProQt
not dollars worth of properly has b,en lost by
those crossing here. II is the nearest and best
California. Froef: the FIRST emigrants that arrived
Sacramento last season. made the trip from Council
Bluffs in IS days Ii is the heathest route-on, three
cases Of cholera occurred the north side of Platte
river last season. whilst the south side five
six hundred graves show concusivuly the fearful
ravages OF this terrible disease.
For further information printed certificates, pub
iished letters, Clayton's guide and best maps
Everything needed by the eIngrant can be had al
Council Bluffs and Kanesville fair any
other crossing place the Missouri river.
WHEELING, CLARK & CO.
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DISSEMINATING YoUrn.-A gentleman trav-
cling in Tennessee stopped at a house for the
night, and during the first meal observed an
utchin pulling at loaf Of corn bread. AT
length the youngster remarked, Nanny, hers
kar in the bread
The old lady remarked shat it was only q
piece of corn silk
Corn silk, the mischief replied the young
un-show come corn silk to have a nit on it,
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NOTICE.


rs HEREBY GIVEN, That the Dubuque Mutual Fire
Insurance Company has been incorporated under the
provisions of Of the General Assembly OF the State
OF Iowa, entitled San Act TO authorize general Incofpo
raiions, for the purpose of mutually nsuring dwelling
houses stores, Shops and other buildings hold fur
nit,lre, and ether property Of its members.
The capital stock incorporated consists of the deposited
premium notes Of TIC members, subject assessment fol-
losses and psnses
Two and half per cent the amount Of the deposit
premium notes is actually paid in when tie articles Of in
corporation signed and insurance 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 26 day of April 1915 which viii expire the 2Gtl
day of April, 1868, but subject renewalby unanimous
vote of the members for like period of twenty years.
The officers of the company consists of board of wev.
directors, be elected annually the first Monday il
june and President, Secretary, and Surveyor appointed
by the Directors.
C. II. BOOTH President
J. c. WEArHEnny, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
C.. II. Booth, ]. p Farley, James L. Langworthy,J
Weatherby, r. v. Goodrich Richard Ranson, W. S. Gil
liam, Jno c. Shields p A. Loriinier w. Lawther, Pete
NAPLES and NJ. Mubiey.
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Victory Wheat and Seed Drill.
Manufactured by ". P. Henry 3, Co.,


TyHIS DRILLi is offered the Farmers Of the valley OF
tho Mississippi in full confidence that it will prove
to be Implement of immense value to Them The Drill
is simpie complete, and cheap There are drills, 8
inches apart; ii plants six feet wide. Two hors.s
used plant, say Is per day. The drill be
regulate plant from quarts to ten bushels to the
acre, by hsply raising or lowering lever-the feeders
can be easily closed by one to plant point
without waste There is also well arranged land
measure it ! wheat sown, say two or three inches
deep, with this drill, and planted early say middle OF
Sept mber, and thin peck TO half bushel
to the acre. will whit kill One third of the ordi
nary OF seed is p nty and the yield will be
least fourth more, even if that sown dol
not wntcr-kill
In order secure drills orders must be sent in carly
Price of machine, SIS. Can be had of
Dubuque, July l6-6m G. r. WEST, Agent.
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A Brave Hummelshine, Orleans state,
that letter was received in that city on Thurs
day week BY the sister Of one Of the prisonert
shot By order Of the Captain General-an Irish
man BY the name Of Kelsey, or Islee. He says
that when they encountered the Spanish sol
dien, to the number of Eve hundred, they free
on them, killed 80 or more, and they ran. Al
though about to die the next moment, or at the
close Of his epistle, he requested his sister tc
excuse the writing, as his hand or wrist hae
been shattered by musket ball!
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Dubuque. April Ie. 1850. x.-32v.
NOTICE,

HENRY C. GARTRELI has formed copartncrshiI
IL with ANDREW J. KLINE tor the purpose Of con
Quoting large and extensive
Dry-gOod and Grocery Business.
Gartre & Kline wish call the ntion of the
friends and the citizens of Dubuque their immense
stock of fancy Silks and dress goods also their very
lect stock OF Parasos During the present month the.
will sell the above articles at reduced prices. VIZ
feel confident one will fail to purchase if they viii
only call and examine stock.
GARTRELL & KLINE.
Dubuque, July %. ls5l--tf
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TIE InisH SrArE PRlsoxERs.-Advices from
Hobart Town TO the 10Th Of March, state tina
the anti-transportation movement was prosecu
tea with unabated vigor, and the cause of tn
Irish State prisoners was sympathised with grea
warmth By the people. Public meetings ha,
been held at West Maitland and elsewhere, an.
much indignation expressed at the conduct O
the Lieutenant Governor, for inflicting upon thu
Irish patriots extra judicial punishment for ,
triAing breach Of rule of penal discipline.
Petitions to the Queen are being numerously
signed for the unconditional pardon Of Smith
O'Bnen and his. Irish brother prisoners.
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CONDUCTED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY o
THE BLESSED VIRGIN:
.4b0ut eigRt miles from DHbUoDe

CONDUCTED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF
TIE BLESSED VIRGIN:
.4bout eight miles from Dubuque
TNHE situation of this academy beautiful and pctnr-
eque; the air is pure and healthfu calculated TO
improve the constitution and to impart vigor to the
mind The course of education comprises photography
reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, composition, elo
cution geography, use OF the globes algebra French
history sacred and profane Chronology nv thoogv bot
any, chemistry, astronomy, music, piano furte guitar
&c. drawing, plain and ornamental needle work, &c.
The sisters embody in their educational course, all
that may be found useful in modern improvement, and
which may tend refine the and to developethe
natural resources of the mind. They endeavor COM
bine morality and literature that each happily
conspIe to the progress and advancement of the other
They study TO unite with the ordinary of educa
ton the more refined and the necessary accomplish
ments of the mind; being fully persuaded that
scientific education becomes more pedantfy unless
companied with graceful address, with that ease and
elegance of manners which always bespeak highly Gull
tivaed mind and which are found, virtue the
most noble endowment Of the mnd-the most precious
ornament Of the female character.
Young ladies' Of every religious denomination are ad-
ned into this academy where especial caro- is taken
that nausRca blast their religious principles bt
as ofocl necessary Ger the good government of every
institution. they he required observe the ordinary
regulations OF external worship
Those forms and ceremonies so mich priced andsec-
tieed in polite society, strictly ncucaed vet is
taken prevent these ssary ceremonies from gen.
Grating into those extravagant compliments which have
neither meaning in their FORM nor sincerity in their pro-
tensions.
The system of education pursued in this ACADEMY
TO renoye that painful disgust generally ex
and render those studies rather recreation their pu
pills than a dsagreeable task or tiresome duty.
No xrtions spared by the sisters inpart to the
mir DIS OF their pupils suci of information as
shall prove, in after life an in al&be soce
ty undrainable source of pure delight themselves
and remove TIL m from that dan intercourse which
vacuity OF mind render highly agreeable the unedu
Gated.
Board and Tuition per annum, 500 90
Ertrd
Washing per annum, 90
Music and use OF piano per quarter, 10 90
Guitar per quarter, 10 90
Astronomy and use of globes, Philosophy, Chem
istry and Botany, 90
Drawing and painting, 90
French, 90
Payments must be made In aduance
Persons residing at a distance required to have
responsible agent in the city Of Dubuque.
No reduction made in the of children being with
drawn before the expiration of the quarter unless in
cases of sickness.
Al! letters to be directed (post paid) to Mother Mar,
Frances Clarke, st. Josephs, Dubuque.
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PROFESSOR A. c. BARRY'S

I Z
fNFALLiBLE for renewing, Inviaorating and beauti
yIng the Hair, removing Scut, DanuruH and all al
ectcns OF the Scalp and curing crupons on the skin
Diseases Of the Glands Muscles and lGtcguments and
relieving Stngs Cuts, Bruises, Sprans, &c, &c WITH
this pr paratiGn s'there is such word as taI" Inc
first journals in America, medical men of the highest en-
nence prominent citizens OF all professions, and ladies'
who have used 1t tor years IN their dressing rooms ao
nurseries, admit with accord that for lmpartngVig
gloss, uxuriance and curl the hair, Graduating
scur and dandruff, healing wounds ~ ing commissions
sprains stngs and the muscles, it has equal among
the multitude of compounds advertised In the public
prints used in private practice In cheapness as well
efficacy, Barry Tricopherous is unrivaed. The i'm
cash sales of the article have enabled the inven
supply il retail at twenty-five cents per bottle,
price ofany other preparation in The select
c treaties the hair and skin embracing VARIABLE di-
rectons the culture and direction of Natures choc-
onamcnt,) which each bottle is enclosed, is aCso
worth the money
The affinity between the membranes which constitute
the skin and the HAIR which draws its sustenance from
this triple envelope, close. All diseases OF the
hair originate III the skin of the head If the pores OF the
scalp cloggo3 if the blood and other fluids do not
circulate freely through the small vessels Which feed the
suit is scuI dandru, shedding of the hair, erayness
dness and harshncss OF the ligamens, and entire bald
ness, as the may be- Stimulate the skin 10 health
action with the 1rcopherous, and the torpid vessels,
recovering their activity will annhate The disease.-IH
all affections of the skin, and OF the sbstrata OF mus
cles and intcguments. the process and the effect
the same II is upon the skn the muscular FIBRE and
the glands that the Trcopherots has its specific action
and in allaectons and injuries of these organs it is
sovereign remedy.
office 1877 Broadway, New York. For sale by The prin
cipal Merchants and Druggists throughout the United
States and Canada Beware of the counterfeit sold
One Dollar per bottle.
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FARMERS, HOME.

'TNHE undersigned still keeps this long established
Il well known Tavern al the of Main street ant
the Market Square, in this city; and is better pei
han he has been BEFORE to accommodate traveller
and regular boarders, the reasonable
has made several additions and improvements TO TIN
lie would especially recommend his e. tab
shment Farmers and 1eansers his stable and yarC
ccommodaons are not surpassed by any in tile city
harges moderate. Come and try
VIM. ZUMHAFE.
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DEATH OF LIEUTENANT P. A. FARRAlLY.
I'VE regret to notice the death of this brave
young officer, at his post at Fort Washington
His death was induced BY fall from horse,
facturing his skull-he lived but short time
sfterwards. PiHsburg Exchange.
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CHEAP CASH STORE.

TINE undersigned is now opening splendid stock
i Of Spring and Summer Goods, at the stand formerly
occupied by Fellows Young, No. rs, Which he offers
TO his old friends and the public generally cheap
any house in the City,
Ills Stock consists of grand assortment OF staplt
and Fancy Goods Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Queens
ware Groceries &c.
The produce Of the country will be taken in exchange
for goods.
CHARLES G. HEWITT.
n,il, Anil Ii
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DUBUQUE MARBLE lARD
MONUMENT, TOMB AND GRAVE STONE
MANDATORY.

ID FANNlNG, late Of ST. Louis. NO., has
| D. located himself permanently at Dubuque,
where he Intends to manufacture to order
4, MONUMENTS, TOMB AND GRAVE STONES,
In plain classical style.
He will kces on hand fine assortment of
Marble, ready to SUI the various fancies and
desires OF his customers
MARBLE MANTELS, sILLs AND TRANsOMS
BUILDING WORK ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
Finished neatly and with despatch.
Workshop on Iowa street between Sixth and
Seventh. ?. TANNING.
Dubuque, Aug. 6, Is5I-Ch. -,-----
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Plovy Mandatory.

1.-THE Subscriber has establshed himself In Dubuque for
the purpose Of manufacturing
| PLOWS OF AL SIZES,
From the lghest horse draught the largest Fraie
Plow,
He offers Inducements in the cbeapness and durability
If hts plocs which always to be met with SO neaf
b nc.
1 Old Plows repaired on the most reasonable terms
Shop Fifth srerf below Main, in Oevics carpenter
shop fan ls5l-lslO o. RORAS.