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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-07-06
AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO Tue
DUBLIN CRYSTAL PALACE.

Strangely enough, the United States send
but two exhibitor 20 the Irish Exposition.
These two are Z sewing machine and Colts re.
volvess. The machine 10 owned and exhibited
By u. w. Hayden, Of Connecticut, who stand
in the gallery 10 pe.petually surrounded by an
admiring bevy Of ladies' and gentlemen too.
The machine 10 source Of great bewildefment
10 the visitors, who look on half incredulously
a. the needle s.saitch-stitch-stiches" away
with forty seamstress power. Hayden him
self 10 % busy a. whole team Of Schneidefs
cutting and pstching; and a. he puts his ma.
chine 1t high figure, and has taken consider-
able orders, he doubtless finds the tailoring
business good one.
Colts rsvolvers arc exhibited by Mr.. Stiles,
whose stand is also surrounded BY an eage<
crowd, listening IN his exposition Of the theory
and practice Of projectiless and gazing sever
antisliy at the head and skin Of Californian
grissly bear, shot BY an officer of the United
States exploring expedition with one OF these
idential six shooters. Mr.. Stiles is driving q
good trade, and promises IN additional attraction
TO the crowd, in the Shape Of the snuff box the
Sultan set to Col. Colt which 10 to be duly ex.
h,bited under glass. He (Mr. 81 has, also
care of case Of Ho6b' locks
There are two or three American agricultu'
raj machines on view, but do not seem to have
been direct impVrtations. The absence Of
American products u much to be regretted. l,
10 curious to observe the interest taken BY Wis
itors in notions % common TO W a. Z sewing
machine and repeating pistol. One old gen
tleman, after carefully inspecting both articles
attempted TO pass off a. original new reading
Of the old passage. "God made man upright
but the Yankees have sought out many inven-
tons"
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TOWN OF COLUMBUS,
Allamakee County, Iowa

THE Town Of COLUMBUS is pleasantIy SIT
49, uated on the main channel of the Mississippi
sRs: RIVER about 100 miles above Dubuque, 10 the
Seat of Justice Of All3makee county and 10 those who
M seeking new locations, who wish to invest their
means in new and thriving town, Columbus presents
unu. s = , ssn
tural outlet Of the finest portion of Iowa and southern
Minnesosa 3d. The chances for Yoads 10 and from the
in tho state and in tho opinion Of many distinguished
men, tar superior to any point above the Rapids
lt In addition to the above enumerated advantages,
there 10 an slmos, amount OF Water Pow
rr inmediasely in the rear Of Columbus, easily ana
cheaply Improved, and s6ording Mill Sites in album
danos and which are safe fl NJ the danger OF
Mal Sites, 10 known in this vicinity a. V,ags Creek
which rises in the western part Of Allamakee county
m.ds oa %.s
Mssissjppi AT Columbus The valley OF this beautiful
stream il fertile and beautiful beyond description and
back country that ound in this portion of Iowa
There are already this stream and within miles al
Columbus, two ne Mills one FIGURING Mill, which !.
mills Of Iowa. The otheris Saw Mill, just erected
and will DO in running order in few weeks, superior
Mill situated the head of backwater, two miles from
town, and well ealculated do large business From
this iowsr mill, village Greek presents an almos
continuous strius Of water power for the next ter
bus is az good the best on the Mississippi ceItain,
mot inferior any Columbus commenced building to
business late in the fall Of 1851 whom store hous
twenty new buildings erected and the present
pearance indicates tho erection Of still larger numbe
| the present season.
There are now in Columbus, four Stores, one Hotel
and another in progress of erection and not TO
excelled by any house above Dubuque) Land Office
from which emgrants obtain all the inform alton
regard to the public lands which they may desire,
good assortment OF mechanics, but not half enough.
| Religious meetings are regularly held supcrio
School under the instruction OF an accomplished teach
| or is in permanent and prosperous condition.
The Projectors Of this point are OF the belief tina
no other town on the Mississippi offers equal induce
ments to the Capitalist the Trader, the Mechanic,
| the Laborer.
They feel satisfied that they have naturally the strong
but capital and labor necessary to bring in the r,n
rank and among the commercial points on the river.
Titles TO Lots in olumbus, clear and indisputable
ESQ, of Columbus, who 10 the duly authorized AgeI
and Attorney for the Prnprietors Of Columbia
Aplat Of the Town can DO seen in tho Banking Hous
/ Of Cook, Sargent Barney & Co., Dubuque. Iowa.
| Columbus, May Sth, 1883. daw-ly
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TWO LIvEs SAVED BY THE USE OF ONLY THREE BorrL
or.swIsTAR's RALsAM OF WILD CHI RRY."
Messrs. Harcourt, Howard & co.-Gents-The CDR.
Wistar's Balsam ofWiId Chery'' that bought of YOU
has been Of such signal service in my family, that
wish to make its virtues known for the benefit of the
public.
My wife took cold at the time of her confinement,
her disease consumption. She had prose night
and had coughs she was gwen for despaired Of
ne, Ct Is,
Of Wild Cherry and three bottles effected entire
with her ami the child both.
have no doubt that they would now have been in
their if they had not have used Wistars B.sam
of Wild Cherry. SETH A. sEARCY.
much veracity any in this country, and man of
isiemsnt. HARCoURT, HowARD4 co.
CONSUMPTION CUREABLE
Robert Sanderson Justice Of the Peace in Rush creek
Gen. Sanderson, an officer in the Of 1912, cured
consumption by the use of Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry.
Rush creek township. Il F. il Ieso.,|
Dear Sir-As consider that my life has been greatly
prolonged BY being cured Of consumption by the use
of Dr. Wistar's Basam of Wild cherry, will state the
symptoms of my that others similarly afflicted may
great difficulty in breathing; had tho hectic fever with
violent fushcs of heat, and frequent cold chls with
severe pain in my side and breast accompanied ~ very
bad cough was very restless nights and had great
night sweats, perspirng, should say, least gal
Ions night, wetng the bed completely through had
been able work for years. But much emac-
ated and almost helpless when commenced using DR..
WIstars Balsam of Wild Cherry. have used in al Is
bottles and free from allthose complaints for
my health is good.
IS years old, and have not taken any of the
Balsam since 1876, because my health is good
Of my former symptoms i should Wistars Balssm OF
Wild cherry. procured the medicine Of Messn. Fall
& Mcracken, your agents in Lancaster, Ohio.
ROBERT SANDERSON.
The genuine Wistar's Balsam of Wild cherry has
fac smife of the signature of Henry Wstar, NJ d. Phil
adeiphia, and "Sanford Park - on finely executed
% Price 81 per bottle-6 bottles for Is.
Sold by H. Blakely, south west corner Third and ches-
nut streets, St. LOus, Gen' Ag whom all orders may
be addressed; by Dr. T. Mason, and A. Gillespie, Du
buque, D. A: Barrows co., Galena, and by Dealers
generally. Feb. ~, 1853. dAw-ly
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THE FISHERIES. The policy Of the British
government in SO jealousy watching encroach-
ments upon the fithing privileges of their colo
mics in North America has recoiled somewhat
upon those whose interests it was designed to
protect. Tho French, it is well known, possess
fishing grounds in the neighborhood Of Miquelon.
The movements Of the British government du-
ring the past and the present season have not
been unobserved by the French authorities
We learn from st. Johns, N. F., that seven or
eight British provincial schooners, which were
encroaching upon the French fishing grounds,
have been driven away by French cruisers be-,
fore they had obtained oneihird Of their fares.
The British schooner Victory, which had also
been poaching, arrived At Pugwash on the 10th
ultimo from Bay St. George, with only 500
barrels behring's, and lugubrious complaint that
she twas driven off BY French cruisers"
From st. Pierre, Miquelon, we learn that the
British war steamer Devastation has recently
been in that quarter, making very minute sur
veys and examinations Of the various headlsnds
and lines of demarcation, - laid down in trea.
ties, probably with view Of keeping the French
vessels within their proper limits.
With the feelings which formerly existed be.
tween these two great nations, such state Of
affairs might have been the source Of serious
misunderstanding .4dU. 9Th.
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Doctor Yourself:
THE POCKET ESCULAPIUS:

Or. Ereru One His Opn Physician.
THE FORTJETU Edition with One
-sssS.a - Hundred Eneravinps showing Diseases and
SSS& Malformaons Of the Human system in eve
Treatise ON The Dr. Of Females being of the high
est importance to married people, or those conempa
ting marriages Bv
WIN VOTTNfs NJ n
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he' ~ a.he! o1 as"ameu " P.osGMs ooPy Vi ue
scuiaPl.s W MS cua. !. n.aI saw nm Io an e.Iy
LEI NO young man nt1 .hs
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tram oI LysF epic sensatons anu gwen W e'. pny
oe ,h"s .h", y, ne
any Impairment read thus truly useful book, as il has
been the means Of of unfortunate crea
tures from the verv laws of DEATH
Any person sending TWENTY-FIVE CENTS en-
closed letter. will receive copy Of thss werk by
mail or five comics viii be tent for one dollar.
Address, post paid,) DIR. WIN. YOUNG,
Ian 4. IA No. l52 Spruce St.. PHILADELPHIA.
Copv of Letter Inserted in the Hobart 7opn Courier
H. I :, Mor.b 1881 by Bfo; = Which
Margaret M'Connigan, nineteen years of age resi-
dng ~" rSs of,wo on,hs which had
entirely deprived Der of the use of her limbs: durina
this period she was under the care of the most eminent
wa considered honeiess friend nreyailed unon heI
to trv Holloway. celebrated Pills which she consented
70 az and an incred;he short snace of time thew Of
so.t.i norfac, cura
go az n 80, onJ ,;uh,..e. :, III. (b.e, md
C~'o ~ P"'" c"" ''s"'",s' "s ''o es' "''1
STOMACH o. person Oh gears 81 0ge.
From Messrs Then Son, Proprietors Of the Lynn 3D.
uertiser scho couch for the folloUing statement
August End, 1851.
To Professor HOLLOWAY,
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Mount Pleasant, or Sulliyln's
Addition to DubmOuC.

AFR. NJ. J.SULIlVAN, has lain off his healthy and
Il Picturesque Tract Land the HILL, near the
Residence of Hon. GEO. w. JosEs into lots of ONE
HALF to THREE QUARTERS of an ACRE each,
with eight streets from forty to si1tyve feet wide
rounding country, and is far removed from the mas
matte influences Of the river that Doctors visits will be
few and far between There two never failing
Springs tho Plat, and good we'll water can be had
any Lot depth of Fifteen Feet. severallos are
sready by some Of the best Dubuque
and they are designed for the suburban residences OF
persons ony is recommended that appca
ton be made soon to CHAS. COOKERY. Agent.
N. B. A Plat shelving the number and contents OF each
ut may be seen at the Agents office. June 7-dtf
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Sing a low song
A tender.cradling measure, soft and low.
Not sad, not long,
But such as we remember long ago,
When Time, now old, was flying
Over the sunny season, bright and heet,
And the req rose was lying
Amongst crowd Of flowers all too sweet.
Sing Ger the biert
The bell is swinging in the time. worn tower
Hes zone who late was here,
AZ fresh a. manhood in it, lustiest hour
A song to each brief aeason,
: Winter and shining summer, doth belong,
For some sweet human yeason-
Ger cradle or the coffin still song.
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COURAGE IN BIRD.-About two months
ago, on descending the hill from Stockcrosss, a
weasel, with mouse in his mouth, was seen
crossing the road, closely pursued by robin,
which frequently bounced on the weasel, ut :
tering shril notes Of defiance. The weasel
turned many times, and at last, on reaching the
grass on the roadside, it dropped its prey and
went back some PAGES to attack the robin
This was avoided by the bird rising in flight,
and Immediately darting to the side Of the
mouse, whose cries Of distress had doubtless at
tracted and excited its sympathy Before tn
observer could reach the spot, the weasel had
again seized tho mouse, and retreated with it
into hole in the adjoining bank, the mouse
being either paralyzed with fear or 10 severely
injured to avail itself Of the chivalrous inter
position Of its feathered friend. The bird, re-
gardless Of the presence of the witness, or uus-
ting to his aid, continued for some time to fit
rapidly from bough to bough on the hedge row,
making the most plain.ive outcries. English
paper.
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PROTECTION
(Fire, Marine and Inland
INSURANCE COMPANY,
HARTFORD, Cosr.,-IScoRroRArED IN 1925

4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
A. G. Hazard, Jno. Washburn, d. w. Clark, William
lsham, G II. NOrthaH, w. Kellogg, l.. Humphrey, H..
Belden, E. seeIev, w. B. Robbins, T. Belknap, d.
Clark, w. Thrall, E. Hills, w. A. Ward, william
Williams.
WV. Conner, secy.
the superior advantages for Fire, Marine and Inland
Insurance offered by the
Protection Insurance Company.
The undersigned has been furnished with blank poll
cies, signed by tho officers of the company aso with
blank renewal receipts for continuing policies already
issued and is duly authorized and prepared Agent OF
not less than month greater than yeara,
upon buildings their contents occupied as Dwellings.
Stores, Warehouses, Churches, Hotels. Banks, Court
Houses, Colleges etc., etc., and against
Loss or Damage by Fire.
Also, on Dry Goods. Groceries, Manufactured Goods,
Produce, Household Furniture, Live Stock and every
description of Merchandise and Personal Property, ship
ped be shipped good steamboat boats to and
from points the Western Waters or between Eastern
cities va Lakes other inland route and any town in
the Western country, against the hazards OF
Inland Transportation.
Also, on Shipments of Goods, Wares and MerchaH-
dze per good vessel vessels, between New Orleans
and other Gulf ports-between all American ports and
English European ports to any other port whatso
Perils OF the Seas,
at ratesof Premium as low those of any other Res
ponsible Institution.
krThe attention Of Merchants is especially request
ed to the superior advantages and Of nsur
at home, under Open Policy" covering ship
Policy covering ali shipments whatever during any
agreed periodat current rates of premium charged by
other companes-for account of applicant, cor whom,
supervision of the local and
in bank funds on the spot or if desired in New York
Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston, New Or
greed point IN the United States.
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FRESH STOCK OF
Watches, Jewelry Il Silver Ware
n!wM. c. CARSON,

MAIN st., Near the NAPLES House, Dubuguc,)
ID EGs leave to announce to his patrons, friends and
ID the public, that he has received fresh stock of
Watches, JeweIry 4 Fancy Goods,
which he will sell the lowest cash prices. By my
rangemsnts with the Eastern Manufactures Of getting
Goods from first hands, am now prepared to make it
the interest of all who may wish any Of the kind Of
Goods Wares, herein mentioned.
To Make their Purchases of me.
Silver Ware is the pride of my business, and am de-
termined keep the reputation Of selling all my silver
equal dollars, and that is my warranted standard
have now on hand
Gold Watches by Cooper. Howard, Yates, Tobias John
son, Busby, and others.
Plated do like Watches, open both sides.
kin Rings, &c.
Silver plated Spoons Forks, Knives Castors Cake Bas
kets Fruit stands, Salt stands, Candle sticks all of the
very best
have large variety of Miscellaneous Goods among
which Gold Chains Seals Keys Ear and Finger Rings
Gold Thmbles, silver do, silver and other Card cases.
Portmonies, Cuff Pins Gold Pens, Pencils, Diamond
Rings, Music Boxes, Tooth Brushes, Steel and Gilt
chains, &C., &C.
@@ SPECTACLES,
Of an kinds and Glasses ALSO suit every detect
of sight
large variety o: CLOCKS constantly receiving, and
sold wholesale and retail.
Hr Watches carefully repaired and warranted; also
all kinds ofJob Work done with neatness and dispatch
Terms moderate. pay cash for old silver and CaIi.
fornia Gold. May l6, 1853. dwly
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T. PLURIBUS UNUM :!

BAADE& OSTEN,
Buggy and Wagon .Manufactory-B iach-
SMILING, - ng,-Paper Hanging, &c. &c.
MAIN STREET,
fOpposte the foundation Of the Cathedral,
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
We begleave to inform the citizens of Dubuque, and
the surrounding country that have established Bug
gy and Wagon Mandatory under the above named
style and will constantly keep hand full
ofone and two horse Wagons, at
THE LOWEST PRICES,
aud which, in regard to durability guarantee to be
equal if not better than
ANY MADE IN THE WEST.
Come and SEQ for yourselves how our Wagons are
made and feel satisfied that you don't to go
any where else to buy Good Wagon.
ROD IRON FENCES, in the new fashioned style,
made order, also any kind of Blacksmithng and Re
pairing done short notice and reasonable terms.
PAINTING, house and sign painting, Graning, Mar
bling and Paper Hanging.
GLAZING, done In a workman like manner, al the
low rate Of % 90 per 100 lights. Watch and Compass
Glasses put in, IN less than no time.
feblswly BAADE osTEN.
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AFFLI CTED, READ!!
PHILADELPHIA
MEDICAL HOUSE.

Established IL Years ago, 6y UT. ktnketsn, "
W. corner Of Third and Unson streets, be-
twecn Spruce and Pine sts., Phila.
EIGHTEEN years of extensive and uninterrupted
practice spent in this city, have rendered Or. Kinken
the expert and successful practitioner far and
in the treatment of all diseases of private nature Per
afflicted with ulcers the body, throat legs
pains in the head or bOnes mefcural rheumatsm strc
ures gravel, disease arising from youthful excuses
impurities of blood whereby the constitution has be-
come enfeebed, all treated with success,
He who places himself under the of Dr. K, may
religousIy confde in his honor as gentleman and con
fdenIly rely npon his skill as physician.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
Young who have injured themselves by a certain
practice INDUCED ina habit frequently learned from evil
companions school the effect of which nightly
should apply Immediately. Weakness and constitution
al debility loss of muscular energy, physical iassitude
and general prostration ,rrabity and all nervous ac
tons, Indigestion sluggishness Of the liver and every
disease in any way connected with the disorder of the
provocative functions cured and full vIgor restored.
READ!
YOUTH AND MANHOOD.
A Vigorous Life or q Premature Death,
KINKELIN ON SELF-PREsERvATIoN-O
25CENTs
This Book just published is filled with useful nforma
ton, the infrmtes and diseases Of the Generative
Organs. 1t addresses itself alike to YOUTH Manhoo
and Old Age, and should be read by all.
The valuable advice and impressive warning II gives
will prevent years of misery and suferng and save az
~ remittance Of 25 cents, enclosed in letter. aa
dressed to DIR. KINKELlN, N. W. corner Of Third ana
Union Streets between Spruce and Pine, PhiladePna'
will ensure book under envelope, per return OF ma
Persons at distance may address DR.. H. oy 'o'''''
(post paid } and be cured at home. sd hv
Packages of Medicines Directions, &c, lO' "a or
ending remittance, and put up secure from ua'"-e
curiosity .r. and
New Agents. Pedars canvassess ,s sns
all others supplied with the above work a ve wiy
July %, 1852.
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GOODS

IN the WEST,
j. B. THOMAS,
ID EsPECTFULLY informs his friends, customers
II the citizens of Dubuque and surrounding country
hat he has received his
Spring Il Summer Goods,
large and general assortment, consisting, part,
follows: In FANCY CooDs, he has
Printed Lawns,
Brilliantnes..
Baraze de Lanes,
Rich Printed Chally,
Paris de Laines,
Satin Plaid osgandy
Super French Lawn,
Satin Plaid Baraze,
Embroidered Lawn Dresses,
Lace S" fslm' Cashmere do.
Rich Embroidered Grenadcre scarfs,
Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs,
"''1 cspe,, Collars, ''
Shimezettes and Sleeves.
Insertings and Edg,ngs,
Ribbonds, Neck Bonnet and Taffaty,
Bonnets, of all descriptions and prices,
TRIMMINGS, BUTTONS, &c.
In SrAPLEs, he has
Attakapors. Plantation and Louisiana Cottonades,
Farmer Mills do,
Tweed Cassimeres,
Roll camls., .,.,
Gauze White and Red Flannel,
Canton Flannel,
Hickory Stnpe,
Blue Jeans,
Black and Drab Beavertine.
Extra Super Blue and Black French Cloth,
do. do. CASHMERE,
Fancy do, do,
Buff Figured and White Marsalcs,
vestings, Black and Figured,
Satin Vesting, &c.
Boots and Shoes,
Ladies' Misses and Chdrens', of every variety ant
style,
Cenilemen's, Youths and Boys, do. do.
Gum Overshoes,
GROCERIES:
Coffee, Sugar, Tea, Pepper, Alspce, Tobacco Cigars
Starch, kentucky Mustard, etc., etc.
LIQUORS:
Old Cognac Brandy, (ls35 importation) Claret Wine
Imported by gentlemen for his "se, who ia since
aeceased) Madeira Wine, Vintage, 1887, Old Bourbon
and Monongalia Wkiskey.
Numerous other articles which il would require to-
much time and space to enumerate.
All ask of the Ladies and Gentlemen is to CALL
If do not suit the taste Of the most fastdOus, then it
my fault.
Ia There is no such word to be found as SELLING
j. b. THOMAS,
at No. 5, Main Street, above Globe Building.
Dubuque, April g, 1853. y
N. B.-Dont forget the place.
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RIVER AMAZON.

The valley of the Amazon is the largest in
the world. 1t embraces an area Of two million
and forty eight thousand square miles, which is
more than twice the extent of the Valley Of the
Mississippi. Its fertility is unparalleled. The
country which is drained by the Amazon, if re
claimed from the savage, the wild beast, and the
reptile, and reduced to cultivation now, would
be capable of supporting with its produce the
population of the whole world. 1t is a rice
country, and yields two harvests of that vaua-
BILE grain in ten months. "Corn, too, may he
planted at any time, and in three months is fit
for gathering. Thus the husbandman there
may gather four crops of corn a year. Its
seasons are an everlasting summer, with per-
petual round Of harvests. 1t is peculiarly rich
in those productions of the earth which enter
into commerce. Besides it's mines of gold, sill
yer, and diamonds, its forests abound in the
most beautiful woods and most precious herbs,
dye stuffs, gums, and medicines Sugar, coffee
cotton, tobacco, indigo, and cocoa, are produced
with little labor. 1t is a land Of oranges, lem
ons, piae-apples, citrons, tamarinds, bananas,
and pomegranate. ain these great soltudes,
replete with riches, millions of the human race
might dwell in plenty and happin IS, where M.
ture annually wastes more than would support
the population of China in comfort, and where
the most luscious fruits and fairest flowers grow
and bloom unnoticed and unknown" The eli
mate 10 healthy and agreeable.
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DIN ONT !!

QANGHART BUCHANAN have sold out their en-
~ tire stock Of Goods to WiLLIAM 8. HALL.
Of closing up their business those indebt
10y note or book account are expected to come
BANGHXRT 4 BUCHANAN
daw- If
oltsr will DO carried on by
I'd Stand, who will keep !