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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-04-06
A VOICE TO THE FROM
The PEOPLES Store!

TINE subscriber would hereby inform the people gen.
e1at in the country well as in the City, thEt
by regular system of progressio he has enlarged his
business He has recently returned from the Eastern
Cities having completed the pure base of an entire Mem
and beautiful assortment Of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods of every style and quality adapted to the demands
of the market.
At THE PEOPLES TORE can be found
General assortment of family groceries; superior lot
of fashionable Hats and Caps of every grade: fine
lot of MUFFSa very Heavy stock OF Boots and Shoes
Leather aud Findings, at
WHOLESALE and REFILL.
The subscriber has heen six years in the Boot and
Shoe business, and has had liberal patronage. He will
therefore continue this branch Of the business exten
sve heretofore in connection with the Dry GoOdso
He takes this opportunity return thanks to old friends
and customers, assuring them of desire to them
better than ever.
Quick Sales and Small Profits is my MOTTO.
Those wishing cheap goods will find the Peoples Store
the Sign OF the BIG BOOT ust the place for them;
and the Store open from six O'Clock until nine and the
subscriber and all his Clerks prompt and accommodating
August Both, dwy ID DECKER.
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THE Crystal EMPORIUM
By. G. w. BURTON g. Co.

Ladies, Misses, Gents and Boys,
Now's your time for summer Joys,
When ladies' walk in beauty dress'd,.
And gents appear in silken vest
When lovely nymphs and happy SWANS
Frolic DER the floral plains.
Burton g. Co. keep pace with time.
In business and poetic rhyme
Come from the North. South, East and West
You'll find our goods cheapest and best;
New store, new goods, and profits small,
We guarantee to suit you all,
In musins, chintz, silks, caicoes,
Cashmeres, domestics, (come and chose,)
Linens, satins, satinett,
Bonnetis, ribbons, (prettiest YETI
All kinds of clothing, ready made
OF every fashion, price and shade;
Broad cloths, narrow cloths, coarse and inc,
And all things in the tailoring line;
Boots and shoes for land or main,
Suited for city. ball or plain;
Dry goods, groceries, queensware rare,
Glassware, hardware, software, allware,
All kinds of produce bought and sold,
Or taken in exchange, or gold
Every kind of Yankee Notion,
Going by perpetual motion,
Musical purses, playing chimes
And notes produced by dollars and dimes.
We mean to please all tastes that come
Within our new Emporium,
So come while fun is all the 90,
To G. w. Burton g. Co.,
corner of Main and Fourth streets,
Dubuque, Iowa
N. r. No charge for showing,
We like to keep going
While business is growing,
inch 90, 1889.
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Cl, lpa, March Is.

af
The steamship isabeil5 aa nsvs9a, has
There had been se{ious Disturbances aml -
the troops at ST. Lago de Cuba It is reportl
that company was called out t. witness pun
ishment, which%he corporals with the fats Of
their swords The soldiers rescued the corp
rails, when the whole company fed. But Is Of
them had been captured and sentenced to death.
The officers, however were afraid that if they
attempted TO execute them that the rest of the
troops would revolt.
Gen. Caneda IS incensed at the officers, and
says that instead Of making the soldiers dis
commended, they should endeavor to prevent oil
such disturbances.
II il said that the clipper SLAYER, Lady SUI
folk, had landed cargo Of -llves, but the ru-
NOR 10 not believed Il is supposed to originate
from the traders 1t was certain however, that
another lot had been landed since those Of the
Portuguese SLAYER. The weather in Cuba was
exceedingly mild.
In the next case Mr. Kennedy, the late Su-
perintendent Of the Census sued cut writ Of
rvplevin on Mr.. DE Bow, his successor, by vir
tue Of which he entered the Office with deputy
marshal, and removed two or three cart loads Of
manuscripts and documen', claimed a. private
property, but embracing large qusntity nfman
uscrip,s and documents, claimed az private
property, but embracing q large quantity Of
manuscripts prepared by the clerks in the Office
the rec ,rds the Census Baard, numerous
publications received from public societies, &c
The documents were appraised at $3.50, and
Mr.. Kennedy had given $4,000 bonds for their
safety.
Mr. Dc B,w consulted the District Attorney
and no doubt the most pro npt measures will be
taken for the recovery of such papers A. are Of
q public character.
l.. tnA
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Groceries.


Hlundersigned having returned from the South with
for til Fall and Winter trade is now prepared to sell
Wholesale retail at low prices any House in
the ely OF Dubuque and hopes give satisfaction
to thfpuIchaser This stock of goods is and in
prim order-conssfing of Orleans, Havana, Loaf,
cruskd, pulverzed and clarified Sugars by the HID
bart Golden SYRUP, sugar house, and SYRUP Malas-
es; imperial gunpowder, young Tyson and Black Teas
by TIE chest half chest catteboXes of sizes
prics and qualities. No L. Article prime Rio CT flee
Peppr Alspice, Ginger Saleratus, Starch Sperm
and allow Candles; Variesated bar, shaving, CASTLE
and Osin Soaps Zantee currents, Rasins, Figs Dates
Prmes Cinnamon, Cloves Nutmegs and Extracts o.
Lenn, Verriia and Rose fine lot of Baltimore Frest
co Oysters Sard mes, scotch herrngs picked herrn
makerell, mackanaw Trout and White fish Peppe
saue, mixed Pickles, Gherkius and Catssup; large
lot fine grade smoking and chewing Tobacco fron
IA }, boxes upwards common plug smoking, and fin
cuhobacco in boxes or barrels Snuff, Pipes, Regai
PriGpe and weary Cigars; Pipes stems, link Was
Bords churns, ubs, Pals, Sugar boxes, Brooms, mo-
stiGs, clothes Pins, Bedcords clote Lines. Winlas Hal
terand cable Ropes of various sizes and qualities.
Sin and sack Irvine, candle wick and wrapping YarI
OaIm, Saccing, Tar, Pitch Rosn Putty, White lie az
an,Oils, Pint and half pint Fiasks and Glass umblers
Deiijohns, gallon and half. on Dried Apples anC
Pesles. preserved Fruits, titron, Chocolate, Gree
Suar Crackers by the Dbl Powder, Shot, Lead, PII
Suon caps and pills, Plaster Paris Kentucky GENE
Guy Bags by the Bale, Buckskin Mitins and Glove
She Brushes and Backing. English Dairy and West ey
Rerve Cheese and Stone Ware; good supply off int
Serfine and Extra Family Flour kept constantly CT
had and warranted good by c. II. WEST
ubuaue. Oct. II. IS19-dwy.
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L II E
FORTHCOMING
FIX EdEBHXlON.

At NEW YORK, wiliGouhtless be but little behind
nrITs GREAT PROTOTYPE,A
THE WORLDS FAIR" AT LoNDoN'
with regard either to magnfcence OF exte"t ana 10
keen mace with the times which continue " 'hue" "
ssONWARD L. UPWARD"
Tendency the Dubuque WoRLps FAIR SUI retains .ne
leadsin RICH AND FASHIONABLE GOol'S, a, !o"e'
nr;ss than any ohe, House this side Of New YORK.
The first to conceive and put into execution n.
of selling the smallest advance over Eas
ern Cost we hope by adhering to the very e,el i
nromses to receive continuance Of tne very pa
already awarded The pnblic VIII De peasea
-, learn that we have put heprices on every afu
Wv " Remaining Part
OF our Stock in order TO clear the way Tor the
Sny;ne stock which in due time will make its appear
ance. Come, then, and secure Bargains while
THE CHANCE is OPEN.
Hitherto our Goods have been going of with
onv Railroad Rapidity but from this out It may DO
reasonably expected that they willmoVe Oh VIII"
ELECTRIC LIKE VELOCITY.
De LANES, Mus,ins, Fiannsts, Domesttes,
and Linen Goods,
n, all kinds selling off marvellousy cheap Ihere IS
M vain sprit of about ths-caii at the "rs
Fair,' and onvince yourselves that we are selling
a low hey can be retaied or f.as!
OUR AIM s TO'PLEhSE AND SATISFY ALL.
OUR MOTTO
aLARGE SALES & SMALL tboflis'
w ""1 nv CURRAN & LAWLER,
Dh,,,. Ian Isth-tf Fasstt's New Building,
D"'uf1e' Main st. above Sd.
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DRowsyp We learn tina; Col Samuel Re
her. of Loran, in this county, was drowned on
the o2d inst, in q, tenpinr to cross Loss Creek.
He left his home early in the morning to 60 to
mill. and not re u,ning aithe pr pr 'me, search
wa. mad. for him aud he was found dead IN the
water, together with his horses. The waters OF
the creek were considerably swollen by the re-
cent rains, and it is supposed that he drove mo
the creek, not knowing lis depth, and iirs horses
being in danger, he was drowned IN an attempt
to save them.
Col. r. was a native Of Pennsylvania, and at
one time member Of the Legislature OF that
State from Union Co. He removed to this
county about Is months ago, since which time
he has been resident among US. lie leaves
large family to mourn his loss.-Freeport Jour
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Ssooriss.-A ssscen." took place at keokuk
nm Thursday last. One citizen had we'll and
another wanted to get water dht OF II. This
was refused: the latter declared lie would use
he we'll, and becoming excited, commenced
throwing stones. The owner OF the well ran
into house, and brought ont pistol when, the
her being alsa armed, they commenced firing.
Five or six shots were fred without serious IN
jury, though ball passed through the clothes
of nne of the beliigeren's, and he other had the
akin on his forehead graz d,-Quncy Wing.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-04-06
w atCheS, JeWelfy q SILVER ware
n
60 D. CARSON 4 Co.,

(.Main ST., Near the NAPLES House, Dutuque,)
CIvE NOTICE to the citizens Of the city and country
VI generally, that we have established ourselves here
for the purpose Of carrying The Jswefy Business in all
its branches By our arrangements with the Eastern
Manufactures of getting Goods from first hands,
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 us.
Silver Ware the pride of business and we are de
ermined keep the reputation of selling all silver
equal dollars and that standard. We
have now on hand
Gold Watches by Cooper. Howard Yates, Tobias John
son, Busby, and others.
Gold Iockets with double Glasses.
Plated do like Watches, open both sides.
Silver spoons. Knives, Forks, Ladies' sugar Sers, nap
kin Rings, &C.
kets, Fruit stands, Salt stands, Candle sticks all of the
very best =.
We have large variety Of Miscellaneous Goods among
which Gold Chains, Seal Keys Ear and Finger Rings
Gold Thmbles, silver do, silver and other Card cases.
rortmones, Cuff Pins, Gold Pens, Pencils, Diamond
Rings, Music Boxes, Tooth Brushes, Steel and Gil
chains, &C., &c.
~
SPECTACLES.
of all kinds, and Glasses so as to suit every defec,
of sight
large variety o. CLOCKS constantly receiving and
sold wholesale and retail.
~ Watches carefully repaired and warranted also
all kinds of Job Work done with neatness and dispatch
Terms moderate " pay cash for old silver and Cali
fornia june 25-dw1y.
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The CANADA DEPor -In another column, 1t
will be sen that.the Great Western Railroad
Company are advertising for proposals tor the
construction nf wharf along the south shore
Of the Detroit river, for distance OF feet,
extendin from the Old Ferry Dock to point
opposite the Michigan Central Railroad Station.
From this it will be perceived that the terminus
Of the railroad through Canada is to he opposite
the Central Rulroad Depot. Detroit Free
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TO The Aff1icted.--Pepsin.

4 MOTHER Scientific Wonder! 1mportdr
~ to Dyspeptcs Dr.. J. N. HOUGH
TONS PEPSlN. The True Digestive Fluid !,
or Gastrick Juice! prepared from RENSEr, or
he fourth stomach Of the OK, after directions
of Baron Liebig; the great Physiological chem
list, by J. s. Houghton, M. D., Philadelphia
This is truly wonderful remedy for lndiges-
ton, Dyspepsin, Jaundice, Liver Complaint,
Constipation and Debility, curing after Natures
oaon Method, by Natures O,on Agent, the Gas
trio Juice. Pamphlets, containing scientific
evidence Of its value furnished by agents.
Sold wholesale and retail by
lsa4 A. GILLESPIE.
No Globe Buildings, Dubuque.
March, 13-dwy.
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s 7 + A NJ + Z r K Y
At nI1Rr,ot1E

AT DUBUQUE
asuE UNDERSIGNED would inform the Travelin
I Public, that the Splendid New Steam Ferry Boat,
TIA H
has this day commenced her rrgnartrips, TO be made
svery half hour the Msssisppi the Lower Fer
ey At Dubuque.
w, will cross any number Of TEAMS that will come,
LIT THE WE ArHER BE WHAT IT NAY, AsD WILL RUN AT
sIoHfs ifthere Is business to do.
Our charges reasonable as at Other Ferry
the Upper Mississippi Everything that Californans may
want by way of OUTFIT can be had afthe lowest prices in
Oubuqie>the City being literally crammed with such at
tcles as Caifornians want.
Ferry opposite the City, and NOT at Eagle Point; and
that high winds wllno at any time, prevent the boat
from crossing ~ Is nten the cast with Horse Boats
March Sch '52-dwy.
C.GRECOIRE Co.
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oF''wIsTARs RALsAM RRY''
Messrs. Harcourt, Howard Il co-Gents-The 'sDr
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry that bought of you
has been of such signal service In my family, that
public
My wife took cold at the time Of her confinement,
which settled on her lungs. The physicians prohounc9i
her disease consumption She had profse night
and had coughs; she given up for despaired of
her recovery and her child parook of her compaint.-
She then commenced taking " Uistar's Balsam
Hd Cherry" and three bottles effected entire cure
with her an the child both.
have no doubt that they would now have been in
their ayes if they had not have used Wistar's Balsam
Of Wild Cherry. SETH A. SEARCY.
Seth A. Searcy, who certificate is above is man
as much veracity rs any in this country. and man of
good Judgment, and we place entire reliance on his
statement HARCoURT, HOWARD & co.
CONSUMPTION CUREABLE!
Robert Sanderson Justice OF the Peace in Ru h creek
townships Fairfield county, Ohio, and brother of Maj
Gen. Sanderson, officer in the of 1872 cured of
consumption by the use of Wlstar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry.
Rush creek township, Fairfield co.,,
Dear Sir-As consider that my life has been greatly
prolonged by my being cured Of consumption by theu
Of Dr. arsBalsain of Wild cherry. will state the
symptoms of my case that others similarly afflicted may
IL induced TO try this invaluable remedy Experienced
great aicIy in breahng had the hectic fever with
severe pain in side and breast accompanied by very
bad cough; very restless at nights and had great
night sweats perspirng, should say, at least gal
Ions night, wetng the bed completely through. had
not been able to work for years. But much emac
lated, and almost helpless when commenced using Dr.
Wstar's Balsam of Wild Cherry. have used in all l3
bottles, and free from all those complaints, for
my health is good.
am now IS years olo and have not taken of the
Balsam since 1876, because health is good not
to need any medicine. But if should have any
of my former symptoms should use Wstar's Basam of
Wild cherry. Procured the medicine of Messrs. Fall
& Mcracken, your agents in Lancaster, Ohio.
ROBERT SANDERSON.
The genuine Wis.ar's Balsam of Wild cherry has a
fac simi,e Of the signature of Henry Wstar, NJ d. Phil
adelphia, and "SanfOrd & Park on finely executed
steel engraved wrapper. No other can be genuine.
10 Price 81 per bottle-6 bottles for S..
Sold by H. Blakely south west corner Third and ches
nut streets, ST. LOUIS, Gen Agt to whom all orders may
be addressed; by Dr. I. Mason, and A. Gillespie Du-
buque ID. A. Barrows & co., Galena, and by Dealers
generally. Feb. IL, 1853. d&w-1y
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A late writer on kissing, very properly re-
marks that the ahominabe fashion OF ladies'
kissing each other is piece Of wanton cruelty !;
sheer waste of Heavens good gifts; m,ser'
able trittering away OF what was designed for
better purposes. 1t is absolutely wicked and
ninety. nine cases in a hundred It is done for no
other purpose than to annoy and make wretched
the poor things who stand with hats in their
hands, and dare not so much as open their wat
ering mouths for fear Of SOLDERING their boz
SONS.
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RY NATIONAL TELEGRAPH.

lEDEPESDENcE, Marcn ~.
S,nta Fe mail arrived to-day. No news Of
special interest Trade OF the country still de-
pressed.
Gov. Lane had gone on tour OF observation
to Ell Paso, to return Ivy the copper mines, through
the Navajo country. :,
The revolution i l Chihuahua, was small al
fair. Gov Tros has il all his own way.
The mail partv encountered cold. and found
numerous parties If Indians on the route Lieut.
Beall, of the artillery, came in-will send letters
by the mail.
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HOT Guns, RIFLES AND Pi?TOl
.Main-street, corner 6th, Da5udur.
Jacob f. Mack.

VXIOUtDfe<pectfully inform his friends and the pub
w lie that he keeps constantly hand and for sale
fine and good assortment of Shot Gnna (sngle and
double barrels and Pistols which he viii warrant to
be as good be found in the West He has asoon
hand fine lot of ri. barrels which he will furnish to
ordeE and warrant to be equal 10 any made.
Thankful fnf the liberal patrons &c hitherto bestowed
on him, he would respectfully solicit continuance Of
the same.
Repairing Of all kinds in his line neatly and promptly
executed. Loeks and ecales made a. repaired. Al
work warranted TO give satisfaction, Dec 81: ~
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Is YOUR PROPERTY 1NstJRED7

Fire Insurance Company, Amsterdam, New York.
CAPITAL S3OO, 600.
Embracing MERCHANTS and FARMERS depart
ment. The Merchants department, is the cash fin
cpe and fnres Stores, Shops llings
Furniture and al kinds Of property, against lossand dam
aee bv IRE. And the farmers department, lnsnres soa-
ted 0uildines, Dwelling and out Buildings, Grain, Fumi
tire aud Ill kinds ef Property, for term Of years, either
On the premium note systet for cash without note,
avoiding asssssmsnts oflosses this compeny
b eaesed the ofthe people in city or country,
and e6Wmends itselfso their confidence.
Opv1ri ENraAxcr--J q. WeafheYhv's stare,
JAMES r. GOODRICH
Asesffer Dabaqss, sad adiotaip CoEsties
Nay Orb div
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G. X. VEST,
STORAGE FORWARDING AND combustion
MERCHANT.
OH the Lerce, Dubuque, IOtca,

VXTHOLEsAtE and retail dealer in foreign and do
w nestle Fruits, Candies, Nuts, Spices, Famil,
Fruit Ttrees, Plants, Evergreens, shftbbefy; Grass
Garden and Flower Seeds, &C. &c.
NIB STEAMBOATS,, Hotels, and Private Families fur
nshed with good articles the lowest market prices
and delivered free of charge.
The undersigned would inform the public general
that he has strong and permanent enclosure, whtl
necessary sheds and accommodations, adjoining
warehouse at the steamboat landing in Dubuque,
the convenience Of those having cattle, horses sh,
and hogs to ship to and from this point also for the
commOdation Of farmers and Others coming to Dubr
with loaded teams --Csr
Hay and grain kept conssatly on hand and for sale
reasonable low prices. GRWEST
Dubuque, May as, 1851
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MIss,ss,ppI CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
Governor Foo. Of Mississippi, has issued pro.
clamation, ordering an election for five MEM
bers Of Congress in that state on the 9TH and
9Th Of November next, by general ticket. II
will be recollected that the legislature failed to
re district the state. Mississippi gains mem
bel under the aew appointment.
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TO PRIVATE FAMILIES IN CITY. &
COUNTRY.
l.. THOMAS,
DEALER IN
Groceries E. Provisions.

HAS REMOVED
To the JNeao Store bet0een 9th e. It'll. on the
,eest side of Main staeet,
DUBUQUE IOWA.
Has opened for the accommodation of his friends
and the public generally, where he intends keeping
large of articles in the above line. He means
strictly devote his attention to the selection Of
goods rstrate quality and cheapness; and he 10 de-
termned that other house in the trade shall otve
him in strict attention and punctuality, combined with
quality to all orders that may b entrusted his care.
Agent fou Pratt and Co.'S -four, apd Chsw's lonr
Ready ash,-Cheapness,- and
See, and Judge for yourselves
90 ALI Goods delivered free ofcharge.
j. T. wishes to invite Famers.-He will take But
ter, Birds, Chickens, Eggs, &C., At his store 3d. Main
street. s '4N
5000 fine Regalia segan A large assortment II Gar
den seeds AT Wholesale Retail Thomas provision
stote. Jan. Q9tb, DIV IT.
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PMs eegpec Brandy, old Mo-
l0ngahela and Ohio whis-
| Icy. .i..s
Golden syr p and q a mo
lasses,
smofips- and sAswins to-
Principe, Havana and sho
root cigars
Fancy and plain soaps, indi
60, lard OIL, tlbs, buck
.pets, coffee mills,
iRaisihs, almonds, currents
r. DOYLE.
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DIR. Guysott's Improved Extract OF

EFT all who wish purge the blood from impurities,
IL and prepare the system epdemcs, sOst
Guysot's Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsapara
which is proving itself antidote for many of the
most malignant diseases that flesh is heir to- and they
will be disappointed: for in this remedy the pub
lie faith has wavered-never waver for it is
founded experience, just as their want of faith in
other and spurious compounds is founded experience
They fly rnm mineral nostrums to seek hope life and
vigor from This purely vegetable remedy however bro
ken down in health spirits-however loathsome to
the patient only understand that his hope of physical
restoration lies only in Guysett's Extract of Yellow
Rock and Sarsapara, ;" and pursuade him. for his fe's
sake try and have hesitation in predicting
his speedy restoration to health.
Sold by II. Blakely south corner Third and ces
nut street, st. Lons, No. General Agent, 10 whom all
orders may be addressed, by DIR. 7. Mason, and Gil
lespe, Dubuque D. A. Barrows & co., Galena, and by
Dealers generally. Feb. II, 1853. d&w-Iy