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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
BANK OF MASSiLLoN.

The notes OF the above named Bank have
deprecated in our market within few DAYS.
and since our inner form went to press. The
highest price paid by city Brokers is 40 &C nts
on the dollar; whether they will be really worth
any more, from present advices, is a matter of
speculation.
For the information OF those interested, we
would state, that the Bank failed on Saturday.
November 4lh, last, at 10 clock, A. M.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
NEWPORT SAFETY FUND BANK. KY,

We would state for the information Of our
distant patrons, that the above named Bank.
still continues promptly 10 meet all demands
against it-that it's notes are bankable in the
CITY. we quote hs issues the same as other
Aensucky notes Mue b has been said by this
city press, touching the character of this insn-
tuition, and many Tomors are afoat; but ia of.
6cers assure 10 that all is safe,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
II. W. SANF0RD'S OFFICE,

Office at the old stand, III front, over Burtons store
Nor making entries at the Land Office, with Land
Warrants and Cash for the settlers on a credit of
one and two years. on reasonable terms and perfect IL
ties guaranteed in all cases Those persons who have
not the means pay down for lands would do well to
secure tract credit, the choice selections
being fast entered up, and then held high prices
Nov. o. 1868. daw6m
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Administrators Notice.

n Office is hereby given that the undersigned has
~ been appointed by the County Court of Delaware
County, Iowa. administrator of the goods cattels and
estate OF Montgomery Nicholson late of said county,
deceased. All persons having claims against said es
tate VIII present them duly authenticated within the
legal tme and all persons indebted TO said estate are
requested to make payment acc ,rdingly.
THEODORE MARKS, Admir-
South Fork, Delaware Co., Iowa.
January 10th 1854. WIW
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
THE NEW SYSTEM.

The small advance system works admirably at the
Empire Cheap Store. Crowds of customers 60 AVA
daily, and advertise the world the bargains they
ceive in buying for cash. where they sell for cash only
and receive every week varieties of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods, for Family use which gives IL them
every advantage of the eastern markets.
New Goods just received at the of Main and
2nd streets, first below the NAPLES house. Come and
them. JAS. II. RUSSELL.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18

THE undersigned will offer for sale to the highest bid
der, for cash, the front door of the Court House.
in this city. the 3rd of February, 1854, between the
hours of 9, A NJ, and 3, Nj, all the right, title and H.
of James ii. keane, late of Dubuque County, in
and the northwest quarter of section 6 township 81
north range east 9Th principal meridian. BY order of
the County Court. b. j. O'HALLORAAN, Admir-
Dubuque, Jan. 18th, 1854. daw4w
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
Notice..

THE following articles remaining in my ware
louise, which be had by the parties coming for
ward and paying charges. If not called for before
Saturday. the 4th of February next they will be sold
auction TO pay charges:-
Thirty five sacks of Onions, marked Culbertson;
box of merchandise, marked James Budd, or James
Burt; box of Glassware marked Martin and Ran som
cask half full of Brandy, marked A Berg; l box OF
sundries, marked w Baker; box merchandise, mar
k@d Norris, Dubuque; Moving and reaping Ma
chine, Rev. Hames Dbl liquor, marked Williams,
Dubuque; | chest, James Narn. Dubuque; box Of
goods, + Ricket; boxes G Gods, l. Russell box
Goods, VIM Watkins; | roll of leather, Lenna two
horse wagon f Page Wisconsin; l lot of plumber,
Hoser; 2bbls Of Chill seed wheat, O'Brien l lot
of plumber, marked Lecps.
s. NJ. LANGWORTHY.
Dubuque Jan 9th, 1854. w4dl
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
NEW AND DANGEROUS COUNTER.
FELT.

= subscriber in the northern part OF the State,
will accept our thanks. for the following des-
cription of new counterfeit. We had preyi-
ously ecaived description. which was, insert
ed in our December number, first page, under
the head Of "New Counterfeits !" bnt as our
northern friend has described it more infinitely,
art
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
los STATE BANK OF INDIANA.

Vignette circle enclosing wood-chopper
at work figure Of Justice on one side, and a
man with an axe on the other side, the whole
surmounted with an eagle; upper left corner
= deer; lower corner Buffalo, with figures 10
between them-upper right corner figures IL in
2 dc work lower right corner female holding
letter x. The create st imperfection in the bill.
= the hand holding the letter x, the hand from
wrist 10 fingers being much too long and badly
shspen.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
Cherry Hill Cemetery.

FVNHE public invited to secure Lots in this Gem
i stery. 1t has been laid out in a cunvenen mt and
tasteful manner into lots OF different sizes. The dis
lance from town is such that ii will not probably be
included within the future growth of the CITY, so
that any graves will ever be disturbed and is near
to be of convenient families either IN We
hlcles foot. The road leading from Dubuque is
excellent, and the p.oprislors satisfied that its Sit
uaton and eligibility for the purpose 10 which it is de-
signed need only be observed to be appreciated.
Persons wishing to purchase will apply at the office
of w. J. arney & Co., or to the undersigned,
WILLIAM CARTER.
Dec. %, 1853. dawtf Agent for Cemetery.
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u TIE steamer Africa, brought news that
American stocks in London, were in better de
l0ana ia tLat market. Ead orders for FIRST class
ralfc.d bonds and stocks were quite large.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
SELLING OFF AT COST.

T HAVE a large and weselected Stock of Dry Goods
i Ready-made clothing, Boots and Shoes, &c, in my
old the of Main and Second ST. under the
NAPLES House, all of which will sell positively
for cash p. NAPLES.
Ia 9th 1854. wifi
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

THE undersigned have just received full and com
l. plete assortment Of
STAPLE, FANCY AND SILK GOODS
of almost every variety wanted in this Market such
LADIES DRESS GOODS Il TRIMMINGS,
Shawls, Bennets, Ribbons, Gloves, Hosiery, Edgngs
lnsertngs Ginghams, Prints, De LANES, Cashmeres,
cloths, Cassimeres, Sattnes and Vestings, Blankets
Sheetings, Drillihgs, Tickings, &c.
HATS, APPS, BOOTS, AND Shoes
@L0DHH de
Hardware, Queensware and Groceries.
Having purchased stock in Boston and New York,
and being DESTROYS of inc reasng business offer
great inducements TO buyers If greater than any
house in this city, To prove this the public respect
fully invited TO call and examine goods and prices.
We shall do our best please and to merit your patron
age.
]. Z. WEATHERBY & co.
Man-street,-2d door above Sixth,
Dubuque, Sent 2Sth, 1853. dawf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
Estray Cow.

Taken up by C w Dowlower, livin6 in Taylo town
L ship Dubuque county, an Estray Cow, color deep
red ,Ght ear cropped, head and neck thick like bail
between and years OF age, net given milk out OF
tie fire tett this season. and appraised by = Richardson
60 tnS;,i.l;a fF"I. RUPERT. Clerk.
.an = 1881. WV
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
ESTR

TNROM the subscriber residing at Dyersvle, Dubuque
Il county, last October two hetors, three years old
spring very dark brown color, with spotted
face and heavy with calf, the other red color, with
white spot the face. ana small portion of the tail
clipped. Whoever will return the same to The sub
scrber, give information of them. will he literally
rewarded. FRANCIS BETHELL,
Dec %. 1853. VEN
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18

and the undivided half of Lot No = sec &C. containing
Is 2 acres OF first rate timber. The above land is su-
ated near Elkader, in Clayton county. Also, the
quarter of quarter of 49, 49, north range
east, situated near Andrew, Jackson county, Also
the N w quarter of the quarter and the south half
oftbe w quarter of y, township 90 range east
of the 5th NJ situated miles north of the city Of Du-
buque For further particulars inquire of the subscribers
GEO. w. BURTON & co.
Dec. B, 1858. dawtf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER.

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER.
IMPORTANT TO DISPEPTICS- DrJ. S. Houghton's
Pepsin, the Digestive Fluid Gastric Juice pre-
AIRED from Rennet, The Fourth Stomach of the Ok
after directions of Baron Lebig, the great Physioogic
al Chemist, by J. s. Houghton, NJ D. Philadelphia Pa
This is truly wonderful remedy for Indigestion, Dys
p psia Jaundice, Liver Complaint, Constpation and
Debility curing nature own Method, by Natures
own Agent, the Gastric Juice. Pamphlets containing
scientific evidence otis value, furuishes by agents gra
tbs. See notice among Medical Advertisements.
A. GILLESPIE, Agent.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
NOTICE..

School Fund Commissioners Office
Dubuque, Jan. IA 1854.
/HE notes of all persons who have failed TO pay the
interest due this office ION their contract notes)
Will Immediately be placed in the hands of the Prosecu-
ting Attorney, for collection according to law.
j. Ii. EMERSON, S. +. c.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
GREAT AUCTION SALE


On Friday and Saturday, tie 9Th and 28th o.
January, 1854,
No. 301, Steamboat Landing, Dubuque.
rINHE SAFE will be positive, on the following terms =
i All sales under 500, Cash. Sales from 500 to
$3.50, 90 days credit All $3.50, 80 days freah In
all Of credit will be required with 10 per
cent interest and approved entorsers
COUNTRY MERCHANTS and Dealers IN GROCERIES,
your time. The Stock is well assorted, from
can OF Oysters TO 100 SACKS of Salt Choice article OF
Moasses syrup bbs half bbls and quarter bbs sugar
Coffee Mails, Tobacco, Liquors, Fruits, Nuts Apples
and everything else in the Grocery line
The Sale will commence at 10 O'Clock, NJ, on FIJI
day. 9th ns and be continued until the whole stock Is
SOLD during which time we will rent the Store and Ware
house the highest and best bidder ior one year, ana
give possession tie fist day OF March.
The building the corner OF " mite ana 4tn SIS,
the best Landing .os Steamboats, The house is large
aud spacious SIS feet deep by = feet 'front.' - stories
high well arranged for merchandising and storing Con
neced with the house good Furnace, Lardpress and
Smoke house. Come and examine Goods and House for
yourselves previous u the time OF sale.
coy Aus,oneer. S. VI LASGWORTHY.
Jan. IS 1851. dive
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
Sale of Personal
PrODcfty.

THE Public hereby notified that by order OF
the County Court of Dubuque County, Iowa, at its
January Term, A. d. 1888, the subscriber adminlsra,
tor OF the Estate of William Donaldson, deceased, will
on the 18th day of January A. ID. 1884, offer for sale,
certain CARpING MACHINE, belonging TO the estate OF
said deceased appraised the value OF two hundred
dollars the payment If debts of said deceased The
said Machine is ready be exhibited 10 persons desir
Gus to buy at the residence of the subscriber, at the
south west corner of Ninth and Locust streets in the
city of Dubuque The said sale viii take place the
day above nayned at o'clock IN the afternoon OF that
d,v NJ tbe Auction Rooms of Richard Cox Auctioneer
in sal city by public QUERY J. s. COVEL.
Oct 49, 1883 oc26w2m Admir- of said Estate
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
EStray Cow.

TAKEN up by John w, Richman, living in julien
township near Dubuque, Dubuque County, an Es-
tray Cow, color red, with white oread short tall and
the right horn broken Off and years old and
appraised by VIM Lee, and Edward Pregembo at six
teen dollars, before II Thednga p % said Township
Jan IL, 1884. VIA BENZ RUPERT, Clerk.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
h. ]. O'HiLLORAN.

PRESENTS his warmest thanks and uneigned graft
Il tude to his customers for the very liberal patronage
he has received their hands, and for the kind man
which they have appreciated his efforts TO salts
fy their tastes and vans.
continued press of business has hitherto prevented
from expressing the deep sense of obligation
feel towards my patrons, but particularly the fairer
portion of em for the unexpected degree of confidence
reposed mode of doing business.
Having sold this fall, already, an immense stock of
Goods, have yet 4 large amount hand (and more
coming) which will be disposed of the fair system Of
ONE PRICE, as cheap any regular house
Soliciting continuance of your fay"rs, and wishing
YOU and all, happy Christmas. and the choicest
blessings that Heaven can besow, eman,
Your humble and devoted servant,
b. J. O'HALLORAN.
Commercial Hall, Dubuque, Dec. |, 1883 daw3m
Herald and Trhane please copy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
PURE MEDICINES.

at as low prices at any other store in the city.
Our Prescription business is under the care Of a
physician and every pains will be taken ensure ac
cnracy neatness and dispatch Prescriptions any
part of the city.
A splendid lot of imported Havana Cigars, of the
finest quality, always on hand. Our is open at all
hours of the day and night, and Sundays from &c
II, NJ, from to 4, NJ, aud from O'Clock, evening
through the night.
Dubuque, Jan 7, 1851. dawtf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
Land for Sale on a Credit.

THE subscribers being DESTROYS of selling all the lands
in their possession will offer them very prices
or the following 25 per cent the time OF pur-
chase, and the balance within and two years, with
interest at fen per cent per annum, to wit:
The West half ofN quar-. sec 81, town 80, range w
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18

Resolved, That we hereby express undated
confidence in the integrity and ability of
present Governor and subordinate State officers
On motion of A Y Hull, the resolutions were
acted upon separately, the first being laid upon
the table and the second unanimously adopted
resolution, "a copy OF which was not han.
ded to the Secretaries.) in relation TO the pur.
chase of Mt Vernon by The General Govern
ment. was introduced by Mr--,and laid
upo n the table.
On motion OF Col Thomas,
Resolved, that our thanks are hereby tender
ed TO the officers of this Convention for the sa-
tisfaotory manner in which they have discharged
their respective duties.
On motion, adjourned.
CT MCFARLAND, President.
! JON" W. TWIN v.nRnspvae, }vrrssiden's.
Ss...s: s %::s:,
DELEGATIONS marked thus are in cases where
a county elected more delegates than the num-
Der Of votes to which entitlede the creden,al
committee allowing them a seat in the conven-
tion
GEN. SHIELDS COMMUNICATION.
Being unavoidably absent from our post yes
.erday, the communication of John G.. Shields
was not noticed.
We have but one word to say in relation to
this communication 1t entirely demolishes the
editor of the Auxiliary Wig Print in this city,
and still is couched in such mild language, and
is so entirely free from prejudice and anger
that no one, not even the uictm himself, can
object to it,
We cannot see how the editor of that sheet
can AVOID public acknowledgement Of his
error.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
New Drug Store.
VAN DOREN Il BELCHER,
Druggists 6 Ap0thecarieS.

Main ST., one door beioao the corner of Si1th.
i and vciniV that they have opened their Mem Drug
Store, and prepared TO furnish Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals. Peffumery, Pants, Oils. Glass, Dye stuffs
Patent Medicines &c. and all other articles connected
with their line of business.
They are constantly receiving by express and other
wise, additions To their already extensive stock, and
cd in tinrin
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TAKE NOTICE.

TAKE NOTICE.
A LII persons indebted 10 by note or book account
IA will take notice. that after the 10Th day of Febn
AIRY next, | shall place al accounts and notes in the
hands of the proper officers for collection gov cant
TO sdve CASTS pay up. During my absence you find
your notes VIM. j. Barney & Co.. and the accounts al
the old store. ]. d. THOMAS.
Jan. Ii, 1854. daylm
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
Farmers, Emigr:.nts Il Settlers,

rAN obtain the following choice selections of land at
~ advantageous rates by application to he under
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18

LOOK OUT FOR ALTERED NOTES
Farmers q Mechanics Bank Of Genesee. n
Buffalo; 20s altered. Vignette, female, child
and 20 on each end.
ALSO:
y: altered to Sc. on the Newport Safety Fund
Bank.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18

4th ballot. Ebert Van Antwerp 81; Bates
81; GilIaspy 8; Tholson %; Sharp %; I Il
Benton, of Johnson:
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
OIL FOR MACHINERY Y,
A Nem 1rticle

FE7E subscriber has hand and tor sale Five Barrels
L Machine OIL This article is used by most of the
manufactures in the United States lubricatng OIL
and is found preferable Sperm Lard Oil 1t will
CONCEAL in the coolest of weather, and being much
less price tina oils commonly used makes ii more
economical This Oil is especially adapted To Thresh
idg Machines. Come and give IL trial II IT does
prove sustain the character that have given H.
return 1t, and will refund the money.
TIMOTHY MASON.
Sign of the Good Samaritan.
THRESH ORANGES, Just received, for sale by the box
Y chean THOMAS & COOK.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18

Delegations marked thus are in cases where
a county elected more delegates than the num-
Der of votes to which entitlede the creden,al
committee allowing them seat in the conven-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-18
ST. LOUIS MARK Ethan l6.


FRErsHr-To New Orleans-Flour so cens-Beef
and Pork s. per bbcorn 40c per sack-Lead AUG
per IOOlbs. Other articles in proportion.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-08-12
A SAngainary Array

We understand that, on Monday last, a
difficulty occurred a, the election precinc,
between the Expresses, which resulted IN
one Of the mos, ssnguinafy shfays which
has occurred 10 this county Tor many Yeas.
It appears tina, there was misundersiand'
ing existing between Mr.. Walls snd the
Star iamhy, IL which threats of violence
had been used by the latter. On the day
Of the election, the parties met, and shortly
afterwards the officially commenced. One
some three or four times. Walls advanced
upon him after the first Gre, and pursued
him some two or three hundred ysfds, and
overtaking him, stabbed km several times
with bowie knife, from the effects OF
which be died that night While this was
being enacted, difficulty was going on
between the brothers 81 Star AMI the Co.
wins. Young Gown shot one OF thom and
killed him, while L. 5. Gown, the father,
received severe wound on The shoulder
from a knife, besides cutting bis own hand
nearly Off
The particulars given atoye may or may
no, be correct. We give them US they
were received. From what we can under
stand, intoxicating liquors had much, II
no, everything. to do With The difficulty.
It is stated that there was barrel OF wills
KEY on the ground. aud that this box voted
In favor Of the license. WHIST a idght.ul
comment on their cogfse' What severe
but balglary temperance lesson
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-08-12

SLAVERY RESTRICTION NOT RnrrAb
rp. In the Joint Resolution for anneynr
Texas to the United States, says the Now
York Tribune, passed by Congress and ap
proved by John Tyler, MAY =, 1915. (see
Wing Almanac, 1916, p. 55-6) we read
AS follows
Third, New States, Of convenient size,
not exceeding four in number, in addition
to said State Of Texas, and having .uiiici.
ent population, may hereafter. bv the con.
sent OF said State, be formed out of the ter
ritory thereof which shall be entitled 10
admission under the provisions Of the Fed
oral Constitution; and such States a. NAV
be formed out OF that portion Of said terri
tory lying south OF H deg. 30 min. north
latitude. commonly known NJ the Missouri
Compromise line, shall be admitted into the
Union with or withou. slavery, as the PEG.
pie OF each State asking admission may
desire. Aud in such State or States as
shall be- formed out Of said territory north
OF said Compromise line, slavery or inyol-
un'ary servi,ude Except for crme) shall be
prohibited"
As this arrangement has never, TO our
knowledge, been repealed, we do not sec
how slavery is TO he got into New Mexico
this aide of tho Rio Grsnde, even II the
people should ever desire it.--Trae Deiia.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-08-12

NEw York, JrLy 27.--The bombard>
mep' of Greyiown, tsan JUAN by tho Cy>
anc, is universally condemned BY tho press
\ meeting Of Americans, whose property
had been destroyed, was held, and they re.
solved that some steps should be taken for
reclamation on the United States Govern.
ment
WAsHiSeroy, Arcrsr The Prcsi>
dent Of the Uaited States. yesterday, seut
into the House a message, showing that
Capt. Hollins. Of the soop OF war Cynne,
had acted in strict conformity with his in
struc'ions in bcmhsrdiug and destroying
Creytown, or San Juan. The House oc>
cupied the day in the discussion of tho
general appropriation bill.
In the Senate, the whole day WAS taken
up in discussing hill for the relief Of the
widow Of Mr.. Bachelor, who wss killed
in Boston on the occasion Of tho Burn,
riot.
WAsHrScros, JuLy, 2s. - Tho Senate
has passed the civil aud diplomatic appro.
pristion bill. II bestows ore million sis
hundred thousand dollars for these pur,
poser. The Senate has been engaged IL
discussing the river and hArbor bin.
BALTIMORE. JuLy 27--John Tucker
President Of the Reading railroad. has fail
ed Cor near two millions Of dollars. tn,
announcement has caused very great ex
ciiomeu,
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-08-12

We take rlessurs in calling attention To
10 the advertisements ii our Marshall 70
male schools. These academies have sus-
tanned a high reputation At homo and
abroad, and are deservedly popular whcrcN
ever their merits are known. They will
open again on tho first Monday in Sep,em-
Der. and everything will DO done to give
them the necessary attraction. These
schools will start under favorable auspices,
and viii, We doubt not, obtain a larger
number of pupils than they have ever had
before. We wish them every success.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-08-12

Trrhs ANp MANurkcroglGs -- Texas
is IN many respects most advautageousy
situated TO become great manufacturing
State. shc possesses an abundance of
water power, which may be brought Into
SulIect'on nj an expense ,tiiling whom com.
pared With what ia requisite ia tho old
manufacturing States tho Guadalupe, ST..
Marks. San Antonio. Medina. and many
Other streams Of Western Texas, furnishing
numerous excellent mill sites Tho climate
and soils Of Texas also are favorable to the
growth oI manufactures within her wide
spread borders Every product OF the
temperate zone can be produced in sbun.
dance. Her soil viii produce both tbs
raw material and food to supply the opera
tive more cheHply than any other portion
oil the United States. The production OF
these articles at home. would give to Texas
an advantage which, if improved with ca.
orgy, would soon place her ahead OF her
sister States