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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-08-23

From LALE SUPERIoR.-Jhe following is an
extract Of letter from Lake Superior, dated, On
tohagon county, July 81, 1854.
IL came up here to visit the Mines of Lake
Saper.or. There are some valuable mines here,
among which the Norwich, Windsor and
Minnesota, the last Of which is yielding every
month % tons, mostly OF mass copper, and the
others are SPLENDID property. 1t 10 thought the
pr due. OF the Mime sofa will be this year $780,
900. The difficulties Of mining great. Nj n
have had to pack their supplies on their own and
horses backs 90 miles, but they now making
roads, aud by winter will get out quite WELL
The men here have the scurvy for want Of veg
e,ables or fresh meat, I this year the different
miners here will raise 1000 bushels of potatoes
This is rather hard countrf, all things taken
into acc unit. 1t is about the latitude of Que
hoe
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JOHN HOEY,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer,
Corner Of Main and Stzth streets,
DUBUQUE.
Nav 81 TSJ4 dit
r q 4 II ID !!

FIR AUD!
4 LII who want AXES of the real COLLINS II Co.
n make should he particular to notice the stamps, as
there various countereis and limitations stamped
Collins and labelled much like ours, which are fraud
uIently sold in some parts of the United States our
manufacture They are made in different parts OF the
country nv various Axe Makers and generally their
The q nune Collins which have
acquired such an extensive reputation, invariably
stamped "COLLINS CO., HARfFORD." and each
a xe has printed label with my signature. 1t is now
more than TWENTY FIVE Years since we commenced
the b with the stamp Of Collins & Co. Hartford -
and do not know of any other axe-maker by the
of Collins in the United States.
.Augnst.I853 WHY AN w OLI,TNS
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eVOzzCE.
New Stocks of all kinds of Dry Goods, Roots,
Hats, Caps, Clothes, Sc, &C., &C.,
FOI. Sale Cheap!
THE undersigned would respectfully inform their
customers aud the public generally that they have
a full stock of
Fall and Winter Goods
in store at the of Main and 9th Streets and al
their old stand under the eWap!es Heuse'' Both OF
the above stocks full and completes and received di
recty from the Eastern Markets. and we would res
pectfuy invite all and examine for themselves
iur we shall sell them cheap-rtry cheap for cash.
Returning sincere thanks for past favors, re
p NAPLES
~ r. The undersigned would pectfuy say to the
LADIES of the rity and country generally that although
nv by the late fire has been great in my late
House Furnishing enterprise still they shall moi be dis
appointed. T lev may depend upon my opening just
such store rs the burned, building can
be got and the goods got from the East.
NV intentions to keep full stock OF House Fur
nshng Goodsia every department, nectst with the
latest of Dress Goods in almost endless variety
Trimmings, &C., &c. &c.
Feeling very grateful TO the citizens Of Dubuque ana
country for their liberal patronage for the
la years. and respectfully solicfs confirm
ance of the same. With my best respects,
l am your ob't. ser'vt.
FETER NAPLES.
Dublgue Sent. 70, 1853 daw-tf
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STRENGTH OFTHEKNOW NOrHlNGS.

The best rxpedient for recurring the RAJ ks
of any association, Ia BY ex"yeia'ing its power ;
yet some Of the puoiic journals, while affecting
a great d-testai:on "f,he secret societies OF the
Kno0 .Sohihgs, st. AK oi ,n-m IN tone OF res
D, CT " b ch ind.c-t any eti>r Les i.ng than hos
lil,y Thus, these pap RS 'eil Us iaa u.e
| Know Nathings nre a'rea ~ ve-y numerous,
and that they are destined to control the politics
| oil the country Any conjectural estimate oil
| the prss-n, strength of lie Know Nothings
| must be utterly unreliable in the absence OF any
basis OF computation. La some ir stances where
parties have been nearly balanced, these skulk
| ing fellows have contrived t. determine the
result by voting as a unit, but in no case have
they elected candidate of their own Of theII
increase We are altogether incredulous. They
are already decaying, and spon an unPle asan
odor will be the only memorial Of the defu"c
body. No one idea association can long survive
especially if that idea be inherently corrupt anG
vicious There is too much honesty and to,
inch intelligence in this country for the success
oil any such mIschieyous conspiracy. The Car
bonari may conceal thems Ives in the darkness
Of Italian desprtism, but Know Nothingisn
cannot live in the light of American Liberty
Like some rank aud noxious weed il may -four
sh for day, but decay and corruption viii
soon overtake it. With intelligent men con
tempt for It's imbeciity is strong feeling q
d.,es.ati IN VI its character.-[C Carlisle Voiun
| teer.
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N. V. DESC ELLES.
Corner Of Iona and Fourth Streets,
M1A HAS i"ri received his supply of Fresh
sss1AH Staple aud Fancy GROCERIES, consstin
liquors. ron, Pmnes, &c.
French coniac Brandy; Rasans, Figs, currants;
Peach do Chewing and SIN pking To
Old Scotch, Rye and Bonr- hacco. &c, &c.
bon Whiskey STAPLES,
81. Croix Rum; Teas Sugars, Coffee, Mo
faraschinu, Curacao; lasses, Herring, candles
Holland and N. York Gins Spices, Soap, Starch Blue
Absent, st Louis and Gin Vernacella, Macaron
cinnat Whiskey. corn andOaf Meal, Barley
WINES: Crackers of all kinds
Champagne Wine Imported aud Western
100 cases F Clarret; Reserve cheese, Oranges
Clarre in casks, white aud Lemons, and all kinds o
red, Renish Wine, Ami tropical Fruits;
settle, Malaga, PORT cher Spanish cigars, of every
ry, Sweet Oil, Orange description
Water. Candies and Nuts of every
Sardines, Oysters, Preserv variety.
ed Peaches. Ounces, cit
The undersigned i'll he found regularly at his place
of bu ness, and will be happy at all time his
old c. stemers, lettheir wants be many or few.
What haveis of the choicest kind.
RJ-Just received, so dozen cans FRESH Oysters.
N. v. DESCELLES.
DubUnue. August 18th, 1853 dawtf
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Wholesale HARDW ARE
HOUSE.
No. l76, Lake street, Oh cago.
William Blair &. Co.

IMPORTERS and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign ana
L American Hardware. Tin Plate &C, have in Store
rgs ann complete Stock of Goods, rereved direc
fro the ufactnrers in This Country and Engand.
tn orr stock NAV be found the following, which
we iuviie the attention Of dealers
400 iuI Axes, Guilins', simmons and others.
500 - Shoves, Ames', ao,yland's, So
100 g Spades. g 6
40, " Grass Scythes, Blood's. Harris, &c.
900 Z" Scytha Snarhs, Lawson's patent
~ gross G. Sone>, indian Pond, and others
4On ioz. steel Hoes
900 g 6 Hay forks.
6OW s. Table Cutlery, assorted.
1000 g Pc ket s. g
1000 i" L,cks aud Latches, assorted.
1909 " Flies
5000 lbs. Pump Chain
-5,0og lbs. BLACK Toll 6
00o0 lbs bright Ok Sc
500 pairs bright Traces.
600 boxes Tinpare, IL. TX and Extra.
80 Bales Sheet Iron,
sou &C Assorted Wire
5000 his Sheet Zinc.
% sets Tim Is Tools and Machines.
Japann ID aud Pressed Tin ware, full assortment.
WILLIAM 81 AIR. {. b. NELSON.
March 3, 1854 dom
IL, -
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HO! Ike Omnibus

HO! Ike Omnibus!
THE subscriber has recently brought
to thistity an OMNIBUS, and is run
XC2- ~ ming it regularly between the NAPLES
House and Davis farm, the Plank Road He leaves
the NAPLES House at O'Clock p M and makes hourly
trips until evening, and will always be prompt at the
call of Ladies' to them to any part of the city
Rates Of Fares.-From the NAPLES House to Davis
Farm cents each way.
A. LEATHERS
Dubuque, May 5, 1853. daw-ly
Dubuque savings Rank.
TIlIiE Books of the Dubuque Savings Bank will be
4 opened atthe Bank of F. 8. Jesup & Company, on
saturday, the 18th October
deposits will be received on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday of each week, in sums of One Dollar and up
wards. Interest will be paid the first Mondays of
will he added to the principal every six months, and
draw interest as principal.
+. s. JESUP Il COMPANY,
Dubuque, Sept. Is, 1858. daw-Iy Proprietors.
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Lad fer Sale on a Credit.

he uhscrbess being DESTROYS of selngailthe lands
in their possession will offer them very low prices
the following terms: 25 per cent al the time of pur
chase, and the balance within and two years, with
interest at ten per cent per annum TO wit:
The West haIfofN quar-. sec 81, town 90, range W
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TNAMILY Groceries and Fruits of every description
E on hand aud for sale by q. X. WEST.
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NEW GOODS.

4 LARGE lot of smoking and Chewing Tohac co. on
y hand and for sale at low prices, at my Ware
,,se, No, 1906, Levee. G r WEST.
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CATHOLIC Prayer Boo ks, from Is cents to$4 each,
u CHAs, RATTRAY's,
Under the City HOTEL and opposite the American Hous
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OUR NEW YORK CORRESPONDENTS.
New YoRK, September 2s, 1864.

NEW YoRK, September 20, 1854
The case of Captain Holns United States navy be-
the supreme court yesterday for motion
to show why the should be removed 10 the
United States circuit court. Mr. Durand the plaintiff in
this action moved 10 transfer this to the United States
circuit for this district under the judiciary act of 1889
This provides that if suit be brought in State court
against the citizen of another State and the amount in dis
pute shall exceed five hundred dollars the defendant shall
the time of entering his appearance file petition for the
removal of the for trial into the next circuit court
Under this act the plaintiff filed petition TO have the cause
thus transferred This resisted, the ground that by
giving bail the sheriff at the time his arrest Capt Holns
had entered such appearance would stop him from
filing his petition that he should have filed his petition at
the time of giving bail The Judge took the papers and re-
served his decision
The chief of police received information few days ago
that Edward Finley well known among the sport
ing gentry of this city had been arrested at Baltimore
suspicion of having been concerned in the late fraud upon the
Chemical Bank, by which thgt institution lost 5000
requston from the governor Of this State PROCURED
and the chief despatched Officer Reed of the
70 Baltimore to bring the accused to the city He arrived
with him yesterday and the prisoner locked up to await
examination Others suspected Ct being concerned in the
affair, and the police the lookout for them.
The annual meeting of the Protestant Episcopal Diocesan
Convention held yesterday at St. Johns Chapel Varck
street. The church well filed with clerical and lay dele
gates and the altar draped in mourning respect to the
memory of the late bishop. Rev. Dr. McVicker preached
SERMON fr9m Joshua 18th chapter 25th verse;
which he paid eloquent tribute to the memory of the
late provisional bishop of the diocese.
In the afternoon the convention again to ORDER and
elected the following officers to preside during its sitting
Rev. Dr. Creighton president, and Mr.. Eighenbrock
Rotary and after passing resolution OF repeet FOR the
memory of the late bishop, ad ourned to O'Clock this
ing The Rev. DR.. Nnton is thought will be elected to
the vacant bshoprc.
The amount of live stock brought to this city during the
past week. Mich cows 2Ts veal calves 500; swine,
ASA sheep end lambs, Is, $50. Total 2l,722.
The exhibition grounds of the State Agricultural Fair,
Hamilton Square open for the reception of cattle
and articles for exhibition.
by Telegraph
Saes40Obbls Howardstr -four H. and 100 bulls City
Mills 81. Wheat duls,00G bushels oteredsaes of good
70 prime white at 81 40 81 81 and red do 81 30 81 40
5000 bushels oferedsales of white at IS G7 cents
yellow, 70 "a cents. 1900 bushels oats oieredsaes
Maryland at so 81 cents and Virginia at So 81 100
bushels Maryland at 81 H. Provisions and groceries
unchanged we quote whskey in hhds at 40 cents in bbs
! at 40 cents K
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Proposals for RatiOns for 1866.

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CoRPs,
Quartemastsrs once, Washington, September %, 1854.
CEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS will bs Office
- until II O'clock Tuesday, the gath day OF October
United marines, the fol-
lowing s,atons for she year 1855,
CharIes,own. Massachusetts
Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gospor, Norfolk Virginia.
Warrington, Florida aud
Washington city, District of Columbia.
pound and of fresh beef
Of pound of pork eighteen OF
-four, upcrnc -four at the option
and The pounds of good coffee
pounds of the best New Orleans eight OF the
white heanr four of vinegar of p fou
pounds hard and and half
hard dipped talow candles hundred rators,
required shall be delivered the order
ration and OF piece. th
pork be No prims pork gocee.
quality of the kinds All
will be entertained unless accompanied
his oace certified by
endorsed Proposals for raons the year
addressed the uaermase of the Marine Corps Washington
D.
The Patriot, Concord, New Hampshire; Gazere, Portsmouth
Hampshire Morning Post and Daily Times, Boston Massa
chuset Dsy Book New York Eagle, Brooklyn, New York
and Evening ArRus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Globe, Portsmouth, Virginia Argus Norfolk, Virginia Democrat
Pensacola Florida and Ancient City, ST. Augustine, Florida, vii
publish above three until the 2ath OF October
and send hi accompanied by OF THE ADVERTISEMENT
this Office payment.
Sept N-3aw&24hoet
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BY TEL Il G II A y ii /.

Arrirai of the Steamship Aips-Fom Day. Later.
Bosros Sept 2s.The steamship Alps arrived this morn
ing She sailed from Liverpool the 18th ns and there
fore brings four days later intelligence,
Nothing from the seat of war Or from the fleets.
No change cotton Flour has advanced since the sailing
of Arabia Con the 9th) from to three shings The
market however, had closed heavy Wheat had advanced
pence Corn is quoted at GAS to $685. Tobacco firm and
advancing. Coffee active. Rice dull No change in the
London money market Consols closed at $50 95s4.
PROGRESS
Official intelligence has been received of the departure
from Varna of the expedition to the Crmea The whole
force of the allies under the command of Marshal St Ar
maud, amounts to 76, 900 men.
1t is not anticipated that any further expeditions
Baltic will take place this season,
There Frcpch English vessels in the Bosphorus
nil having left to Join the Crmea expedition.
The Austrians still occupy the prncpaites. The most
active exortons making by the commander
avoid collision with the Russians
Nothing from Asia.
GENERAL NEWS
There about nsw peace propositions
nothing definite
Prussia shows not the slightest disposition oin tn,
western powers, and assigns for her continued
neutrality, that the Emperor Nicholas has consented
the municipalities.
The London and Paris papers contain little of gen
eral interest.
The weather in England France, and Germany continued
favorable the farmers could possibly desire The har
vests very abundant.
The cholera gradually abatng in all parts of Europe
1t was also abating among the Russian and allied troops
Prince Albert had returned to England.
is said that Queen Victoria will visit Paris the opening
of the great fair in May next
INTERESTING FROM spArN-Ma. souLr's Reilly TO MS
cALuMEIAroHs,
Affairs in Spain comparatively tranquil state the
efforts of the being directed towards the coming
elections for the Cortez.
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United States Patent Office,
Washington, September %, 1854

r. Williams, deceased of Morenn Station New York. praying
patent said Thos X. Williams
December s40. in maehinoy
forming ng &C., for from the expiration
patent, which takes place the 4 day Of
1854
said petition keI
Monday eth of November IL O'Clock,
notified apyss and show il they
why said petition oplh, not TO be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to file
Office objections specially forth in writing, twenty
days before the day of hearing all testimony filed by ehes
the said hearing be
with the rules Oft Office which will be furnished app
The testimony in the will be closed
ber dispositions, and other eed testimony
Office hefo.e morning day
ments, il any, within days thereafter.
Ordered. aa, this notice be published ia Unien
genceg, Evening STAR Washngtan D. o. Evening Argus,
fhi'adelpha Pa. cenufc American, New York POST
Massachusetts and Daily Courier, Buffalo NJ "
successive weeks previous the 9Th of November
day fhenring
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Patents.
r. sEdtor OF the above papers will please copy
their bills the Patent Office, with containing this
Sep 29-law.iw
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United States Patent once,


IN petition of Caroline a. Williams,
r. Williams, deceased OF MoeSu Station, New York; praying
patent granted said Thos r.
the of December 1910, improvement
chnery fng Ac for the
expiration PATENT which place i4h day
cember, 1854
said petition heard Office
Monday, November II O'Clock, all
persons appear cause any they have,
why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons the extension required file in the Patent
objections, specially writing twenty
days day hearing testimony filed by party
used hearing taken transmitted
codance the Office which will APP
plication.
testimony will be closed 9Th
POSITIONS relied testimony be filed
before morning of day arguments
any, within days thereafter
Ordered that this notice be published in the Union, Inei
genco and Evening Washington, ID c. Evening Argus,
Philadelphia, Scientific American New York
Boston, Massachusetts and Daily Courier, Buffalo, NJ Y,
three weeks previous the 9th Of Novem
next, The day ofhearng.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioned Of Patents
sEalio,s papers will please copy,
Office, with paper containing this
Sep 29-law3w
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lhe tonnage of the gigantic and paddle steamer
W" building at Milwall England is $4,000 of builders
measurement and 10000 tonnage burden extreme length
o0o ee extreme BREADTH SO feet extreme depth SO feet
power Of engines screw padde1 1900 horse The hull
WI pc entirely of iron. From her keel up to six feet
ABOVE the water line is double of cellular construction
Inc upper deck will also be strengthened The
ncrle and win form complete BEAM so that any ex
na injury viii not affect the tghtness or the safety OF
ne ship She divided into ten separate waer-ght COM
pnents each being sixty feet in length enabling her
"Se out sufficient fuel for voyage Australia and back
10 England without stopping
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SILks! silks: sILKs!-We prepared to exhibit
and citizens general the largest stock Of
silks that before this or any ether
city in the Union In the lot -
100 dresses magnificent fromH $40 to 40
200 do exceedingly rich plaid satins, at A36
l5o do superb plaid and striped silks, a S15
IVY 40 handsome bouquet and other styles
20 DO very rich eoored chine pads, $40 SIS
90 elegant white brocades bridal robes,
$50 =
300 do rich plaid silks, 62x cents TO 81 so per yard
2oo 20 inquired sks from % cents to 81, bargains
10 pieces black Silks 6f cents,
ever heard Of, perfect goods
so dresses black, plaid, and striped, sye 500
10 pieces black mourning silks, very superior goods
so do rich black iustre from
So per yard
~ do black watcrsd and black silks
do black satin de chine superior quality
SO do best maTsaljnes, all colors, Innings
20 dresses very rich plaid popins
j. pieces pah D,aSk popn very beautiful material
oo dresses dnrk plaid sans cOlOs 81 IS yard
- same style sold at ~ last
80 dresses az yards eacb) dark silk, 37x well
worth ~ yard
SO old figured at rs cents thew cost us from
Slo 70 nor yard very great bargain for one in
We have determined TO make this
nave hand
silks and other fine goods than
AZ the above enumerated silks bought auction
fourth less import feel
sell the best bargains in the city.
Plaid goods. just received.
bright plaid merinos at 62X cents
goods sold at 81 last
case ga cotton aud wool bright plaids, at 50 cents
70 pieces very best quality silks, styles and rich
SO pieces pretty priced moussnes various styles and
choice coiors
$50 mousseines
signs and colors, from SO cents TO 81 per yard.
sep2s-4uf
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SALES TODAY.
ny j. G. MCGUIRE. Auo,,o

ny y. @. MCGUIRE, Auosloneer.
SUfEkiok PIANO FORTE AND HOUSEHOLD REJECTS
Friday morning, September 10 O'Clock,
me residence OF O. Tnge esq of 18th and
sinai sell all his furniture and household effects.
Rosewood case piano forte Of super or tone and touch
Mahogany spring seat sofa and divans
Do paor chairs, rocker
Handsome rosewood bookcase
Egyptian marble top sofa and centre tabl.s
Gliifame looking glass; ain and cornicr
Three ply parlor and chamber carpets rug,
oilcIoth crash, stair carpet, rods
Mahogany dining, pier, and tables
Leather covered spring lounges
High and low post bedseads,
Feather beds, hair mattresses
Wardrobes, washstands, toilet sc
Walnut and painted seat chairs
Astral lamp, clock, shades
Excellent cook and fixtures
Together with effects nos
necessary TO enumerate
Teras S25 and under, thx, sum- credit of two
onr and five months, for endorsed bearing
IAl n
Sept "a Auc,,onesr
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NEW FALL GOODS.-aving returned from the North
IN take pleasure informing patrons and
the public generally have their inspection
the largest and most elegant collection of cloths
and vnss OF French and English bcs selected with great
from the best houses New all Of which
pared, usual approved
and reasonable
WILLIAM TUCKER,
pennsylvania avenue, between AZ and 9th streets
Sep 2--um