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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-09-01
ALFRED TREDwAT,1 rHAMMoYp Rot5sr
-OWA IRON worries.
DU B UQ u T.:
TEsEDs WAY & EsGETGr,

Manufacture Steam Engines, MI Geariaes,
and MI irons, Planning mis-, Lathes and
Sereaos of all kinds, Hors Po,rsrs mn, g
~ p"s @tofS, copying Presses N~tsteres, fT0n
Fence and Railing, Riadop Caps ard SITS,
Co'amns g. Iron Castings ofeeerq descrtptioa
ENHE Propfieors of the above establishment would in
form III Public. that they prepared exc
cnfe all ordersn thor lire with prom and dispatch
and pledge bens Ives furnish good work a. an be
mad from the south East.
We respectfully invite those inwant of Machinery or
hastings ct an! description, to favor with call and
learn that Dubuque now the place procure those ar
ticles
Iron finishing and repairing Of all kinds done on the
shortest notice.
Machinery and Castings shipped to order any part
tho country.
Location the River short distance above the Steam
boat Landing. TFrh. 25 ls52--wtf
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MAMMOTH WARE HOUSE
GENERALS ffsA AGENCY,
wArER-srREEr, DUBUQUE, IOWA,
Deeoted srcimsipely to Storing. Rcshpping, anil
Commission Sales at UhoLesate, By
s. VI. LhNGiHJnTHY.
IvAvING completed the Largest Ware House in the
CITY of Dubuque, will give particular attention 10
receiving storing aud reshpmng TO any part OF the world
and viii pay eights and eharg and make liberal Cash
niture for sab. In high WATER the steamers receive
from and discharge the Warehouse saving drayage
fa produce lead and kind OF GOODS and has made
raj sernents for fun supplies of
PORK, BACON, LARD, AND ALL KINDS OF
GROCERIES,
which will be sold ST. Louis prices with the addition
of freight and insurance viii attend the Collection Of
Debts Freight Bills, and in every department TRY 10 me-
rit ths public patronage.
REFERENCES:
st. Lopis-J c. Goodrich. Russell & Bennett, VIM. l.
Ewing e. ca, Clafn Allen, g II Rockingham. David
Tatum Child, Pratt * Go, ] & Walsh L Gay & Co..
Choto all & Vale.
T alcClosky, Lorran, Edward Hampstead, Harris
s. CO.. VIM Hampstead
Cticqgo--Nelly & Lawrence.
Elrin-F Patterson.
.MinaHkee-flighy & Co.
Kcokuk-C henden & McGavac.
Bnrip gtOp--Greene and stone
Darenport-B rrows and Co.; Cook and Sargent
SdraRaah--Port Sargent.
BeHerue-Winckoop and Watkins,
Oquqlrka-Phelps and Co.
Prairie Ia Cross and Smith and O.
Clayton CFrank smi.h s.'~ r go: s,:,s
v Isoasl, Farley & Co. Johnson & Bunting,
-t;urton, 0'Halloran.
81. Pau:-simpson q Co March 90, l852-dw6m
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This i 70 certify That the walls and window ff1mes of
the st Charles Hrtc} have cen painted Win Mr Sims
Fire Proof Min raj Paint months since ana |
cave no hesitation in saying that very suueri ar
ticlc os that purpose u. X. MILLER.
PITTSBURGH, July 81, 1852.
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Forwarding and COMMISSION.
TINE undersigned takes this method inform The pub
lie that he has taken the large, cunnodious brick
Ware House on the Landing in the City of Dubuque
Iowa, and is ready 70 receive in store or ship all
kinds Of Merchandise Household Furniture and other
property from any part of the United States on
The most favorable terms Liberal cash advances made
on consignmens, ii desired. Salt, Flour, Bacon, Lard
Cheese, ard almost every article oil Family Groceries
foreign and domestic Fruit win be Kept constantly
hand Steamboats, will he furisf cd with stores at
lowest rates. In conclusion, viii say thar all business
entrusted my shall be transacted with prompness
care, and DESPATCH and favorable terms as any
house in the city OF Dubuque
For reference, refer the following gentlemen of this
city:
PErrR WApLEs, ". P. WIGHraAN,
VIM l. , wrHER &Co., j. Z. FAm Ely s. Co.,
T. L. BIssEL. a. Y. LoyrLL.
Dubuque, April l6, lS5l-tf G.. r. WEST.
, HORSE nLoITs, Evans & Adams make Just re
81 ceiredNa I'd for sale by
Sept. 20-t EMERSON & SHIELDS.
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zGol. BrsTos left fer Westinghouse Satur-
!; z 90 He xlil be absenkto1 some months
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~ LAss-iA boxes window glass row being landed off
NJ lho u Luma'tine, and for sale by
May IA EMERSON & SHIELDS
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SCAfsP's COMPOUND

ACOUSTIC OIL
For the cure of DEAFNESS, pains and the discharge
ofmater from the also all those disagrecable NOISE
like the buzzing of insects, falling of water whizznc
OF steam, &c. &e, which are symptoms Of approaching
dcafness and also generally attendant with the disease
Aug 6-y T. MASON agen,
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PITTSBURGH Juy .. 1851.
This is 10 fIty thar have tredthe mineral paint
discovered and manufactured ny Mr. sims and that we
consider il SUPERIOR far Judgment goes TO any
other mineral paint in the market and thar his colos
ground in oil, viii be found to be very superior
article. JAMES THOMPSON.
JAMES MERCER,
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The suboinei certificates from Mr. Miller, of the ST.
Charles, and AessTs Thompson, Mercer and Hamilton
practical painters, all Of this city, show that Tie new
article has great merits.
W"hope TO generally used, as an outside paint
at least. see advertisement.
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Mn SfMs.-PsGr Sir: lhare used the SAMPLE of min
crai PAINT you lc with me- and consider your plan of
grinding II in oil decided Improvement. still of
opuinn ati WILL III great measure, take the place Of
lead; much al lis natural qualities destroyed
By chemical process like HAT Of ad, and for two rea-
sons, viz: Durability and chcapnrss, il will be long
before discerning community will fully apprec-
atc its qualities. For more than twenty years have
been engaged in the painting business and with me the
theory has been reduced to practice. II b. used
advantage IN tn following viz wFaherboariing, fenc
ing wagons, pnuths, castings. iron railnas hurricane
decks sts and cnmreys, and in nnumerabIe instan
cesit will be fund Invaluable, if my Judgment is worth
ANYTHING. say it every whera where dark color
Will answer. Yours respectfully,
JAMES K. HAMILTON,
Pittsburgh, July ), 1851. Third street.
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CLOTHING.
HEfnorDsEnfEzf-

HskssSl sstsEte
HIRE and Wat Proof Mineral Paint. The under
Il sign has lcen appointed agent tur tie sale a
-lrlns, Mineral Paint. large supply Of all colors.-
Just received and fol sale at the Drug Dtore of
4. GILLESPIE.
May 18th No / Globe Building
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Consumer lock- to your En.eres
1S0 BARRELS Genitan Apples inst received ard
~ for sale by EMERSON & SHIELDS
g llAH LS-25 Bay State shawls IN store and tr
~ sale by EMERSON Il SHIELDS
7 = Gross 81. Louis Matches warranted article new
'osiore, and for sale very low by
Sept l5 EMERSON & SHIELDS
NOV OPEN, and ready for inspection, It's Large
~ and most carefully selected Stock ol Qu eu,s arr
ever offered in tbiscity
sept 30 tt EMERSON Shields
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schn f.. srmit., q e ..,rx

FOR oh cold and silver.
Decs,ni-or IL, Is e,
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Cap, Letter and wrapping Paper, Qnils; Steel Pens
Black and Red Inks Scaling wax, WATERS black sand
Pencils, Inkstands Irvine, with many other
ces not rated. Gnu wads, caps, powder and
shot, Fiasrs Pouches, Bags, &r.
The Pablo requested tocalI and examine the goods
and prices. All articles .TEaned.
T. h. .. 1852 .WIY
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HAVE now on hand slarge supply Of the above arfi.
ces with many others usually Kept in Drug store,
which will sell very reasonable terms t. those who
may favor me with call. A GILLESPIE,
Jan 3, l852-y No /, Globe Building.
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sNIDER's WINES.

I HAVE lately received from WAsHINeros MoR
Il TON, esq, at Bordeaux, a well selected invoice
Of the best Red Wines of MEDOC, embracing
email lot OF each Of the very choicest growths o
that celebrated district.
This fact. and Mr.. Morton's well known high
standing, as also his good judgment in his selec-
tions are a sufficient guarantee that these Wines
will be found. trial. all that bespeak for them,
if properly treated.
Among them are 100 dozens of the CHATEAU
LARlVEAUX," which has already given such
great satisfaction, from the Vineyard of the Count
pU HAMEL. .....
80 cases. each dozen pints, same Wine.
30 dozens "CHATEAU MARGAUX,"
vintage Of lS47. The best of the first class Wines
of Medoc.
20 dozens ''HAUT BRION," of ls47 The fourth
and last of the first class Wines; of remar kable fla
vor and delicacy. From the Commune of Pessac
10 dozens "CHATEAU LAROSE," Of lS47. The
finest of the sccond-class. From the Commune of
81. Julien.
20 dozens sMOUTON," lS47 Of the second
class. or the Commune of PduilIac. A very su-
perior and favorita Wine.
20 dozens of the celebrated CHATEAU COS,n
Destournel The choicest of the second class and
by many best judges ranked good as frat Glass;
business, have received some Invoices of most eI
cellent RHINE and MOSELLE Wines including
the Sparkling SCHARZBERG, - of 1886 and
two qualities of the celebrated CHAM
PAGNE'' of Meet and Chandon, which are un-
surpassed; as well as some rare "AMONTILLA-
DO" and choice stock of sSA UTERNES,
BURG UNDlES,' &c., sc. ~ 70
Orders will be very thankfully received a nd deli
yered at Washington city, by Adams's Express,
Wine Merchant, No 76 Walnut street Phila.
Nav 8
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AUCTION NOTICE.

FI1HE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
/ his friends and the public that he has COM
menced the Auction and Commission business on
his own account and offers his services for tho sale
of every description OF real and personal property
upon tho most favorable terms. -
With an experience of twenty years in the
rious departments of Auction business, the last
four of which he has been personally known TO the
citizens of Washington as tho Auctioneer Of the
late tirDs of Dyer b Bro. and Dyer & Mcclure,
he deems 1t unnecessary to say more than that his
personal attendance can be relied upon in all mat
tiers OF business, and sales Of any amount cashed
without delay. . -.... as.-. !. .....
Until permanent arrangements can be made for
the reception and sale of merchandise commits.
sion, persons wishing to employ an Auctioneer
will please call at the Office Of A RoTHwRLL, esq,
on d street., east Of 7th, where can be found
answer the calls of the public. Respectfully,
q juno l0-du Is. N. STKATTON.
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Office of Comm issiOner of Public Buildings
WAsHINGToN, September 4, 1852.

WAsHINaToN, September 4, 1852
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
L 10 o'clock a. m. Thursday, the 4th of No
yember next, for grading and paving with round
from 18th street west to Rock Creek; furnishing
and setting curbstone each side thereof and
furnishing and laying flag foot-way across the
same at its intersection with the streets which
cross it,
TIE width of carriage way to be paved will be
about 10 feet: The stone to be used must not be
more than nor less than inches in diameter. II
is to be laid bed of good gravel inches deep,
and we'll watcrcd and rammed Persons proposing
will state their price per superficial yard square,
including the necessary grading and all materials,
as well as the taking up of the old cutters and flag
gng.
The curbing will be of New York blue stone,
inches thick and Is inches deep, the top edge be-
ing dressed to proper bcvcl, and piece less than
three feet long will be received This will be get
on bed of gravel inches deep. The tagging
will be Of gness in large pieces, from the quarries
near the Falls, and is to be laid on bed Of gravel
3 inches deep
Proposals for bling will state the price per foot
iineai. and for tagging Fer foot superficial, in
cluding all materials.
If in grading it becomes necessary to cut or fill
more than fifteen inchea deep, fair allowance will
be made for any excess above that depth. All sur
plus material is to be removed by the contractor
and to be at his disposal For such of the old stone
as may be uscd fair price will be charged to the
This work will be divided into four sections and
proposals. will be received for any one or more of
them. The first will commence at 18th and ex.
tend to the centre OF 10Th street; the second from
the centre Of 10Th to the centre of 2st street; the
third from thence TO centre of oath street, and the
fourth from thence to west side Of 26th street.
Proposals for the grading and stone paving will
be separate from those for the curbing and flag
gingi as distinct contracts may be made for these
works.
The work IL to be executed in the best manner
within three months after ts commencement un-
der the superintend snce of person to be appoint
ed by the Commissioner, and his Judgment in re-
gard to 1t is TO be conclusive between the parties
Security will be required Tor the faithful perform
ancc Of the contracts, and deviation from the
terms will be allowed, .s
The proposals will be opened at 10 O'Clock, A.
m, on the 4th of November next, in the presence
OF such of the bidders may attend at this office
VIM EASILY,
Sept 6-lawt4thNoy Conn., Public Buildings.
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PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING the MAILS
OF the United States from the lst day Of jan
uary 1853, TO the 3Oth day of June, 1854 inclusive,
in Illinois, will be received at the Contract Office
Of the Post Office Department, in the city of Wash
ton, until the 9th day of December, 1852, TO be
decided by the day foowing,) on the route and in
the manner and time herein specified, viz:
Route 4,240. From Jacksonville, by Manchester,
Whitehall, Carrolton, Kane, Jerseyville, Delhi,
and Godfrey, to Alton, and back daily, except Sun
day, in four house coaches; three Of the weekly
and Breese, instead of Manchester and Whitehall.
Leave jacksonville daily, except Sunday, at !,
a. m;
Arrive at Alton next days by : a.
Leave Alton daily, except Sunday, at D. m.
Arrive at Jacksonville next days by 9 p. m.
The mail ia to be carried in preference to pas.
sengers, and to their exclusion, if required BY the
size OF the mails. Deduction will be made from
the mail pay for trips not run; and fines imposed
for those not performed agrceably to contract.
The Postmaster General may annul the contract
for repeated failures for violating the Post Office
laws. He may alter the contract or schedule,
provided he allows pro rata extra pay for additional
stock in case OF increased expedition. No extra
pay will be allowed should the distance prove
greater than advertised. The proposals should be
endorsed email Proposals for Route 1920, lii
nois,' and addressed to "Thc Second Assistant
Postmaster General"
For further particulars as to the conditions of
ment for proposals for carrying the mails on GER
tain routes in Illinois, Sc.
S. d. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT., Oct. 81, 1852.
Oct 22-law4w
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Post ONCE Department,
OCTOBER Is, 1852


IN vertisement of the 30th of September, 1852
inviting proposals for service on the New Orleans
and Vera Cruz route not being in accordance with
the act of 3Oth of August last, establishing the
route, the same is hereby withdrawn, and the fol-
lowing substituted in it's place. By duly certi-
fled copy of the act above referred to. it appears
that there is clause in said law requiring that
the vessels for the conveyance Of the mail between
New Orleans and Vera Cruz shall be I" adapted to
war purposes" Bidders will therefore govern
themselves accordingly.
The vessels however, to be used in transporting
the mails the Pacific line must be constructed
in accordance with the requirements of the acts Of
Sd of March, lS45, and 9th June. lS4S, below
referred to. S. ID. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
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o. Prize tickets must be returned before they
can be renewed or cashed.
No. All orders from distance for tickets in the
above splendid schemes will be promptly and
faithfully filed, and official drawings sent to all
who order tickets.
Address X. FRANCE CO.,
Nov Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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CTRAW AND COCO MATTINGS.-We have
- just received, per schooners "N1ary Jane" and
ssMott Bedell" an extensive supply of Colored and
White and Fancy Canton Mattings of the follow
ing make, which we think will be found as good
az the country can afford:
a., Sd, and 6 4 extra Manning. All who pur'
chased this make Of Us last season will remember
its xceilence.
The same widths in hrst-quality "Yushing'
This is new kind, very good and cheap.
The same widths No. lGoquoa, fancy. These
Also, a heavy stock Dundee Coco Mating. This
article ia of great use for churches hotels halls,
looms of steamboats, and other public places where
there is much Of thorougbfare. 1t 10 indestruct-
BILE to dampncss, and will be sold less than Of
fered before in this city.
Apla ..fEa CLAGETT DODSON.
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MURPKYsS
self-senling Advertising Envelopes No 26a
Madison street, Kew York,


Madison Street, Kew York,
THE S UBSCRlBER, in soliciting the patronage
l. of all who may see this advertisement, feels
none Of that hesitation with which new article ia
brought before the public. The experience of
years has established their superiority beyond all
question and he con denty refers to the testno-
ny of those business men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof OF their excellence. The followin are a few
of the reasons for their popularity:
LIST. On the place occupied by seal q person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spcuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus atfording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
I'd: he envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wax nor waters are requisitcto seat
them.
18th: Upon the miscarriage of a letter the seaIin-
sures it's immediate return to the sender, instead
ofbeng buried months in the dead letter Office.
5th. The envelopes are furnished al almost THE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost of the die which will last for years
9th. Each letter mailed is most effective adyer-
tisement sure to attract the attention
whose hands it may pass. r'... -, ...sb
The following is list of prices for dies engraved
on brass, and of envelopes of the usual letter size,
either white or buff, of good paper, and made as
above with naae, address, Sc:
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Tickets $2O-Halycs $l0-Quartcrs SIS
Eighths So SO.
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates OF
packages in the above splendid Lotteries will re
ceive the most prompt attention, and an Official
account Of each drawing sent Immediately after it
ia over to all who order from me.
Address E E. OBRIEN,
Oct 81 Agent, Alexandria, Virginia.
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WNcn II 10 not convenient to forward amount OF
order per mail or express, a reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, if addressed .
WILLIAM MURPHY,
1853 Madison street, New York.
Orderswilib be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs. She'll Mott 90 or Of
Messrs. H. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street.
N. b. Business cards, embossed in colora from
same dies, at s. IL per thousand. Nov %
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WAsHINaroN, d. c., Sept. 25, 1852.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
y office until the 26th day of November next at
the extension of the United States Capitol
The price to be stated per thousand, "kiln count"
which price is to cover the cutting of all groin and
other arches and all jobbing also, oil tools scaf
sas snG e. ne ~of ha So saad
and cement, to be furnished by Government.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
approved security for the faithful IL G performance OF
the work to the amount Of $50, 600.
Each bid to be accompanied by guarantee
signed by two sureties, to the effect that in case
the bid shall be accepted the bidder will enter into
stated in bis bid, at any time within thirty days
from the acceptance Of the proposal; the suciency
of the said guarantors suretes to be certified TO
by some person known to the Department OF the
Interior.
The right will be reserved Of accepting such bid
ms may be considered by the Secretary of the Inte
rior as most advantageous to Government;
Each bid to be sealed and endorsed "Proposals
for Bricktpork Of the Extension Of the United States
Capitol"
The bids will be opened in presence Of such Of
the bidders may sec proper to attend at the De-
partnent of the Interior, Saturday, the 9th Of
A''' THOMAS u. WALTER,
Architect of the Extension of the U. S. Capitol
Sept H-taw2m
NTINE sTORE.-JOHN II. BUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
Al and 9th streets, has received N invoice Ct red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leoville,
St. Pierre st. Julien lin quartsandpints, Margnux
Medoc.
Chateau Coutet Haul Barsac Chateau Sauternc,
Haul. Sauterne.
Also, an invoice of superior London Brown
stout, in pints. g.
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the ship Vaucluse from Havre, now
cxpect dailv to receive It. together with q choice
assortment of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, &c.
Nov Is
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CAL
lFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.
RiLLS OF EXCHANGE, in sums to suit, on the
upon every principal city and town in The United
States.
Our facilities and arrangements are better and
more perfect than any other house in California
Persons carrying or wishing to place funds in
California, will find it much more safe and conve
nient to take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank OF the Metropolis as we are always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments Col Icc,ians and Rom;t,,,.,, ,,,.t.
on the most ayofable terms.
}. r. ROBINSON,
Il. L. SMITH,
ROBINSON & CO.,
Managers and Proprietors
July l6-Tufh&Satly
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EBENEzER Cook. GEoRGE SARsEsr
COOK & SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS
Corner of Main and Second Streets
Davenport, fo,oa.
June30-dti
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1926 prizes, amounting to........ $ ,9Ol 900
Tickets $32-Halves $l6-Quarters So.
Certificate of package Of 26 wholes. go. S 400 90
Do do 26 halves..... 200 90
Do do 26 quarters. 100 90
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WILLARD'S HOTEL. t-r.r.
Corner ofPenn. Avenue and 14thstrest
~ 4, WARRINGTON, DC. ,,E.,.
yunel8-tf HENRY A. WILLARD, Proprietor