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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-02
ADMINISTRATIONS SALE.


ON the 3lst day Of August, 1850, at 3 o..
". clock p. M, on tho premises, at the
dwelling house, will be sold to the highest bid
der the following real estate, as the property O
John Faverty deceased--to wit: French Gran
Lot No. 10, except i25 acres, and also acres
heretofore sold by Jefferson Sallady--one piec'
10 Thomas Raney and the other to Anderson
Brown--both lying in the northwest corner o
said French Grant lot. The premises to be solt
are about 1877 acres, subject to sale to J. w
Gliddon, Of right to timber and ore. Also
eleven acres Of French Grant Lot No SO, deed
ed by William Grubb to Peter Serrolt. Ap
praised at $500. as A.sSss 5,g /, !
Terms Of Sale, one,third purchase money il
hand, one-third in four months, and residue i
eight months from day Of sale. Deferred pay
ments bearing interest from day Of sale to b
secured by mortgage on premises. g,.
Ia t.s5 sre WILLIAM GILRUTH, &
! ,,p5a Admir- Of John Faverty, dec d.
July 10, ls5O,--pl5wts
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LEr EVERYBODY RRAp rHis CARnfutLy.-@Ihere 70
Sarrnparla bf salh hi he different towuB called 81 p
TownsenRs ss5ppara. Il = advertised a. tha oRlGI
NAL GENUINE, and all tnat. This Townsend mno doctor
md never MAS but was formerly worker on railroads
nnls and e ike-yet he assumes the title oDocor for e
purpose Of gaining credit for what no isnot Hs
- aiendsdwo medical schools and pfacsced iol teen
vears Now the truth Is, no never pTactcod medicine
day II his hiel Such FiLfa, Wicked misrepresentation
looks bad 10 the eharacIer and veac Of the man. wY
ost sincerely he had made those statements Of him
se( or OF me- When will learn 10 be honest and truth
ful in al their dealings and intercourse with their fellow
enI lie applied 70 one Ruel ClAppto assist him in man
uiacturing his nxture stating the large sums he would
make IS an indueecn embark IN the business. These
men have been psnlmg and lihelliug me In all possible
FORMS In order 10 impress The public with the belief that
,he Old Doctors SasapAfa hotthe genuine, Original
Sdrsapnila made nom the Oh Qoeior's Original Rec.
NE ThisS p. Townsend says have sold the OF my
name ior 81 week viii give him $500 if he will pro
ducs one single solitary proof Of this His saieents Of
Thompson, Skilman & Co, nothing but tissue of
alsehoods simply made 20 deceive the public and keep
the truth down in regard 70 his scrfng erneniing com
pound This is to caution the public % purchase but
old Dr.. JACOB Townsepds sarsapara having 90 ;he
uanaturcacross the Coat OF Arms. sssss tF
Principal QNee, l02 Nassau sireei, r. Y CITY
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SKETCH of Life and public services of John
- Quincy Adams; Taylors Manual OF His
tory; Lynch's Expedition Of Dead Sea; Tick.
nor's Spanish Literature 4Lardner's Lectures
on Science and Art; Downing's History of Ro-
manism Trumbull's Indian Wars White.
heads Life Of Wesley; Fremonts Oregon, &c
&C., with variety Of choice Books, received
and for sale by J. STEPHENSON & Cos &
,-s corner Of Front and Market stS,, ?
June IL, 80 Portsmouth, Ohio
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4 WASHINGTON HOUSE, d.
Chestnut street above seventh street,
PHIL ADELPHIA. 81.

rs central, in the immediate vicinity Of the
i most important public Institutions, the
best and most fashionable places Of business,
and the attractive public Squares of the city.
In the important requisites Of light and venti-
lation, two principal objects aimed at in the
recent enlargement and thorough improvement
'of this House. IL is not exceeded. perhaps, by
any establishment in America, To strangers,
therefore, It's position ls peculiarly. desirable.
The susscriber retnrns thanks to his friends
and the publicfor the liberal patronage they
have extended to him, and assures them that
ne will endeavor to merit conunuance Of
their favors. @& @s A. f. GLASS
June "a, l850.--lIm3 2aa
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,n1T&J1p@TS @0GM GIGg@T8o
No. !, Cornerof Front and Jefferson Streets
--~~--~-~~-~-~~-->~~>~>- ?.
Grateful for. past iayors, would suggest ia
their old and numerous customers that Their
stock Of Cloths is as usual, complete. They
have, in addition, oil kinds Of Cassimeres, Vest
ings, Cravats, black, stripped and changeable
Pocket kerchiefs Shirts, Gloves, Suspenders, ,8c
Gentlemen in want Of fine suit Of clothel
may rely upon having them 'done up brown,
as we fatter ourselves we cannot be beat in cut
ting or making up coats, pants and vests. suf
fice il 70 say, gentlemen, givp us a call and w
will satisfy you that what we say is no humbug
We have also lots of Winter clothing which
we are determined to close out at reduced
rates. CONF ONE, COME ALL. t;.E
N. BIO those who are in arrears we wouli
suggest the speedy adjustment Of their bills, al
our term Of partnership expires shortly, which
makes 1t indispensable that our accounts be set
tied up. MILLER & ELSAS
Portsmouth, January 7. ls50.-4Otf.
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A witty Take-oG.

number, publishes the following squib:
BY. TELEGRAPH: (
Female Insurrection r. Pettiooat Gov
W eminent DeclarediI @
We have to lay before our readers the
following important dispatch from our
Western agent ~ aaev =
SouAsHvILLE, 10 P. M.
An immense meeting Of women has
Just come off at Caudle Hall, Squash
vile.
"a The meeting was called to order by Tn
bitha Henpeck, and addressed by Priscillu
Pugnose. ~
We have been able to procure but an
imperfect account Of their very extraordi-
nary proceedings, but furnish you with the
preamble and resolutions adopted-will
send speeches if we can obtain them.
y Whereas, The burthen Of inferiority
having been so long borne by US, the supe.
rior sex, zoe. the women Of Squashvle--
in solemn conclave assembled-hereby
announce to the world in general, and to
the town of Squashville in particular. thai
we pledge our lives, our fortunes, and ouI
sacred honor, to carry o,lt, to the very let.
ter, the following resolutions:
LIST. That we henceforth and forever re-
fuse to wash dishes.
ID. That we hereby solemnly announce
our intention Of voting at the next genera
election, and in future, at oil local cleo
tions in Squushyille.
Sd. That every lady who chooses shall
in future, wear bIeechess.
g.4th. That all ladies' unprovided with
husbands, shall be ut liberty to seize upon
uny uncaptured man in town.
5th. That posterity haoing done moth
ing for us, zee intend, in future, to de
nothing for posterity.
9th. That committee of ways ant
means be appointed to ascertain if tht
more serious burthen Of the marriage state
may not be cntailed upon the men, it being
beyond the powers Of our conception Il
understand how woman have borne il 81
long. Brefat
9Th. That, in future, the ladies shal
carry night.keys, and that no husban
shnll be allowed to 60 ou; unprotected.
Tho females were dressed in Mob cap
and sh0tgns. N. B.-Probnbly shoul
be Short gotOns.-Ed.] A bonner repre-
senting a redpetticoat, surmounting pal
or faded breechcs, was waving over th
Chairmnn's head. -sf
The men are all in arms, a.. HeI
the apires ceased working, leaving US in
state Of the most intense anxiety,
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The Eastern papers have marvellous
y story about a cat.fsh in the Ohio river
swnIlowiDg q little negro. Fhefo Is o
slight mistake about the matter. Il was
a negro that swallowed the catfish. q
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-02

i Frost 10 August israre in these paris,
vel On Albany paper says the vicinity Of
Bothlebcn was visited with heavy frost
on Friday night week.
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PORTLAND. Maine, Aug. "a

The grand train on the Kennebec and
Portland railroad. was thrown off the truck
at Cumbcrland-killing 4 Irishmen and
severely injuring several others. The
Incident was caused by timbers ond stones
which were placed malciously on the
track.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-02

VIXEN Haddix's wife kicked him out Of
bed, says he, "See here now you'd better
\ not do that again. Ifyou do, il will cause
> lcoolness.n - y 3' ' /.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-02
THE INQUIRER.
Unpublished every Tuesday morning.
GLEFELAND &PEkRCR, ass.

Pr0prietoTs.
TERMS ;--single copy, $3.50, per 6nhum
IN advance or within four months 100 aficr
four months and within The year 1 and $3.50
after the expiration Of the year. Ten copies or
more 10 one direction will be furnished at 81 90
per copy IN advance. No pspefd discontinued
except al the tepion of The Publisher, nntil al
arrearages are, paid. i,.srs.s ~, 49,. -
ADVERTISING. ~
ei.e square $500 ms ] insertion ....... r SO
do do 5 do ........ ..Iy0r
Each subsequent Insertion. ...,s 900 s.s 25
One square 6 months f-f-la; Sat a 20
do do IL do. .- 6.UU
Larger advertisements al reduced rates. s'i'''
Or Me e.chants and others desiring to occupy
an indehnite space, and make occasional chan.
ges, will be permitted TO do so upon fair terInB
JOB WORK
all descriptions executed with neatness and
espatch, and upon the most reasona
.ttf
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Furs !! Furs !!

;HNHE undersigned will pay the highes,
Il Cash price for FURS of every desctip-
ion. d. VIOLA RD, I
December 10, ls49-tf. a''., ~...4.sg. .
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M,jN,rREAL.Aug. "a,

A dreadful FIRE took place here last night
in the ST. Lawrence suburbs--destroying
l25 houses, and $50, 900 worth of prop
orty. se c e M
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-02
summer Fashions.

THE subscriber has -
received her Sum- ~
mer stock Of fashion
able Bonnets consisting in
part Of Embr'd Lace, Tis-
sue, Albino, Zephyr, Cac-
tus Lace, Straw colored
Hungarian, Embr,d Ex-
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-02
Drugs and Medicines.


Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye stuffs, Chemica 8,
Perfumery, Fancy articles, Glassware
and Window Glass. and every
thing belonging to the Drug
f Business, sF
can always be found Fresh and Genuine in a
90 LARGE STOCK,
AT
sHACKLEFORD a. CRICHTON'S
WHoLEsAE AND RETAIL
ID r. U G Il S L OR e.,
sg Sign Of the Golden Mortar, ii
No. Sc, Commercial Row, Front Street
AND at as low prices as any others in the
West. = sasao ~
Particular and personal attention paid to the
putting up of Family medicines, .Physician'i
bills, Merchants orders, &c.
Pure Wines and Liquors,
Selected for Medicinal use, always on hant
and in any quantity. = efaJ -
pThe highes. market price paid for Ginseng
Beeswax, Flaxseed and Rags s ges
Portsmouth. Dec. A, lS49-35tf. 5 a.jt
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-02
NEW BOOKS,

TTRAH- TU.YAH, and the Taos Trail; or,
" Travels across the Rocky Mountains, by
Lewis H. Gerard, No. -. Byrues Dictiona-
ry of Mechanics; Conquest Of Canada, by
Halliburton the Whale and his Captors, or
Whalemen's adventures, by Rev. Henry +.
Cheever; &C., this day received and for sale BY
J. STEPHENSON & co.
July ii, 1850. saats fsEi qn
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NEW ss ..is'. q
BOOK STORE!

~ THE Subscribers respectfully in.
SZZ form the citizens Of this place and
surrounding country that they have
openedin McDowell's block, corner
of Front and Market streets, large and general
assortment Of BOOKS and sTATIONERY,
consisting Of s4 ati..
Law, Medical, theological, Classical and
School Books.
In connection with this establishment, they
have an extensive BlNDERY, where all kinds q
BLANK 1B OKS
OF superior quality will be made to order, ol
any pattern, and on the shortest notice.
Fully determined to supply every thing thai
the wants Of The community may require, they
hope by strict attention to business 10 receive
liberal share Of public patronage.
J. STEPHENSON & Co.
booksellers, &c., Portsmouth, o.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-02
,Sumdries.

summarizes M assei
Tobacco, all grades. a'1.. 'sai,
Teas, all qualities. a,l
Spices, large variety.
Dye Stuff. ~
Soap and Candles. ,'.2' 8
Foreign Fruits. rtI
& Cotton Yarns. = d tts
Wnpding paper.
Candle Wicking and Twine.
Cordage, Brooms.
Loaf Sugars.
n Stoneware assorted,
nd many other articles too numerous ia
mention, for sale at Regulated" prices by
Z April %, 80. S. z. ROSS.
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Notice i'm Partition.

July 20, lS50.-l6w6 His dttOrn e.
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A- CAR Id
MILLER e. ELSAS, Z

.ST%1peG'& ToU5 GI6g@G@s
No. !, Cornerof Front and Jefferson Streets
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Old Dr.. Jacob Townsend,

7 THE ORIGINAL DlSCovERER or TliE
Genuine Townsend Sarsaparilla.
Old Dr. Townsend now about 20 years Of age and h,.
long been known rs the AUTHOR and DISCO gERERi i
SARSAPARILLA." Being paor, he was compelled 70
mit s manufacture by which means ha. been kept OUT
OF Market and the sales ccumscribcd 20 those only VINO
lad proved It's WORTH and known m value. had reached
the ears OF many nevertheless those persons who had
been healed Of sore diseases and saved from DEATH pro
claimed s Woudcrff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-17
Valuable BEDFORD LAND FOR SALE

nJJRSJJANT 10 decree Of the county court of Bedford,
L pronounced on the 2sth of May, 1850, in certain
case therein depending under the style OF Hunt and wife,
&c. vs. Crensaw and ais the undersigned Commissioners
will on the 7h day Of August next upon the prem
ses to sell by way of public auction, to the highest bidder
the tract of Land whereof the late Samuel Crenshaw died.
seized. containing about $50 ACRES. This land lies a
bout miles south west of Liberty and within miles Of
the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and the Lychourg
and Salem Turnpike little more than one-ha OF hlS iac,
is cleared containing about 60 ACRES of fine BOTTOM a
nearly 400 acres Of highly improved upands; the vs.
idue is in woods and abounds with eXcean timber he
fencing is in good repair; the whole plantation iD con-
venent and improved condition, lies WE'LL and babundan
" nroductve This Land originally ogood quality,
has been well cultivated is situated in an agreeable neigh
borhood and altogether ohe most desirable farms IN
Bedford Being well situated 10 The growth OF all The D.
sua Virginia crops it is specially adapted The production
of Wheat il would make an excellent cattle farm, produc
inc kindly all varieties of grasses This Land VIII be sold
in one BODY or be divided parcels suit the convenience
Of purchasers =, 49,
The sale will be upon credit Of one two and 'nree
years. except for such sum may be necessary 10 dey
the expenses of sae Bonds with good personal security
will be required of the purchaser for the prompt payment OF
the several instaments they become due, and the e
will be retained until the whole purchase money pad.
subject to resale in default of payment.
STEPHEN c. HART,
SAMUEL MCDANIEL, Com'rs.
THOMAS CAMPBELL.
limo 06 1S50-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-17
n VNInabIe James EsiCer Estate
IN ROCKBRIDGE FOR SALE.

DURSUANT to Decree of the Superior Court of Rock
BRIDGE pronounced the th day of September last,
in cause therein pending between Samue! Femmlng,
Plaintiff, and John FIemmng and others Defendants,
shall proceed the 18Th day Of July ner on the preml-
ses sell public auction, that valuable and well known
TRACT OF LAND,
living on James River, in Rockbridge County, opposite
(reenlee's Ferry within miles Of the mouth Of the
North River and three miles Of the Natural Bridge, being
the same Tract lately owned by Col. John NJ Greenee
decd, of North Carolina
This Tract contains about go Acres: About one
half Of which is cleared, and the residue well moered-
About so Acres are river BOTTOM and large portion OF inc
residue of the Tract is the finest Mulatto Soil Inc ga
nal of the James River and Kanawha Company, is nearly
COMPLETED by this Plantation the navigation being Slack
water nearly the whole extent of the Farm which is pro-
tec,ed on The river side, by high rip-rap wall
This Tract of Land lies WELL being Southern exposure
is situated in good neghborhood and is the finest Es
tate now for sale in the County of Rockbrdge.
Purchasers are invited attend, as is not often thai
such ract of Land is brought into the market.
TERNIS-Cash in hand sufficient TO pay the expenses
of the sale and for the residue credits of one two and
three years. in equal nsaments the purchaser executing
bonds with sufficient security, and the title retained until
the purchase motley is paid.
Persons wishing further information Will call on me SUD-
scrber in Lexington, or John F. Greenlee, residing al
Greenlee's Ferry.
The Sale will commence at IL o'clock, NJ.
JAMES d. DAVIDSON, Comm.
Lexington. Va, June 5, lS50.-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-17
he Wise s7a Time.

TITS FOLLY TO DEFERl-AFFIcTED READ.
THOUSANDS are suffering from diseases from which there
no difficulty in being permanently and speedily relieved
provided the right means be used As every vice has its
punishment so Il would seem every disease has its remedy
that the american Conpond the speedy and certain
remedy for all delicate character known to the
world Adapted every stage of the disease sex and const-
tcn at all times seasons there fears of exposure, de-
tenon from business restriction in Diet from tie certain
and speedy relief gives is the most popular remedy OF
the day Ten Thousand have been cured eectua BY It
ced can rely with confidence its curative powers dis
of this character Fudrecons accompanying each bottle
E CAurIoN-Ask for the American Compound purchase
ony of the Agents 29l Market street. Phadepha and Of
SAMUEL STERLING, Staunton, Va.
Nav . 1S5O-tI9S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-17
STAUNTON WOOLLEN FACTORY.

yNiE proprieors having their bndngssndp pro-
l. yided themselves with new machinery Of the most APP
proved construction, ready manufacture in the
best manner and the shortest notice, the fabrics which
are commonly used in the country.
They will keep hand good assortment of Linseys.
Fulled cloths Jeans Kerseys Casnelts Satnells and
Stocking yarn which they will sell moderate TERMS or
exchange for Wool at the market value.
For the accommodation of the farmers they will manu-
acture such goods may be desired, and furnish all the
materials except the WOOL they will card WOOL spin yarn,
and full and dye cloths receiving payment in wool OF mon
ey. as the customer may prefer.
The prices for manufacturing when the company furnish
every thing but the WOOL will be, follows, according 10
quality, viz:
For Lindseys from II TO % cents.
I" Fnlled Clothes from % to 80 cents.
Jeans and Kerseys from 20 10 80 cents.
Cassneus and Sanells from 80 TO as cents.
The prices Of carding the company furnishing the oil ia
all will be six per pound payable IN woo or Dash
On delivery Of the rolls.
Ten thousand pounds of Wool wanted Immediately.
ID. w. KENNEDY, Supt
%s% + $:' 5 S:;;;s. p''''s'
Anril 8 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-17
Jeweiry. JcWelry!
SPRING SUPPLY.

AT ONE DOOR WEST OF n. cUsHIEG's.
GEORGE B. WRIGHT has just returned from Phia.
Va delphia, with his Spring Stock Of
V.4TCHES, JEWELRY, &c..
which will be sold lower than ever, and 10 whirhhe invites
the attention of his friends and The public generally. His
stock consists of
Fine Gold Lerc, .qlclor and Lapine Watches Fine ST.
DER Lercr .aacor and Lapine Watches; I'm ereelens
qualtyof CLOCKS; Gold Pest, Fob and Neck Chains;
Gold Ear and Finger Rings Breast Pins; Gold and
Siluer SpectacIes; Lockets Gold and SLIDER Thimb;
Gold and SiIrer Pencils Pens and Pen Holders; Din-
,nond Finger Rings; Bracelets and Clasps; Gold and
Silcer Belt Slides; Studs; Keys; Sirer and Shell
Card Cases; Port .Nonaies; SiIuer Combs; Fans;
Siiuer Table, Dessert, Tea and Salt Spoons; Rasors;
Scissors; Sugar longs; Butter, Frail and Pocket
Knices; Thermometers; Magnets; microscopes; Spy
Glasses; Purses Tooth Brushes Steel Beads; Leads;
Spectacle Gases; Steel Pens; Burning Glasses; Pocket
Compasses; PeJumery, Sc, Sc.
~ Clocks, Watches and Jewelry repaired neatly
and promptly.
S;aunton, pril 10, 1880.
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Plantation and mills for sale.

OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the South
Fork of Rockfsh River, in Nelson County adjoining the
lands of James Woods Esq. Mr. Samuel Woods and 9th
ers containing by oldsurvey between
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
considerable portion of which is Rockfish low grounds
and branch flats The balance is all arabic high land Of
good quality-irdeed is very superior The low grounds
and branch flats fine meadow land. There is on the tract
an ample supply of timber and very desirable
rock quarries
The improvements consist of Mill, propelled by Rock
fish river built in modern style, with caStiron machinery
and two pair osones-the basement story of stone good
Saw Mill good framed Barn, Corn Houses, Stables Iobac-
co Houses, Negro Houses with brick chmneys, small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House and other necessary out houses, and an Apple
Orchard ofexceen winter fruit.
Pod Valley 10 situated at the Eastern Dase OF lhe
Blue Ridge Mountain, is high and romantic country, alike
remarkable for its beauty, healthnlness and fertility: and
the tract now offered for sale has long been regarded among
the most desirable in that section Of country. 1t is distant
from Howardsville on James River and the Canal about
eighteen miles from the contemplated Depot on the Rail
oalnow in progress from Charlottesville across the Blue
RIDGE to Saunton, only eight or ten miles, twenty miles
from the University of Virginia, and about fifteen from
Staunlon. The terms will be made to accommodate the
purchaser and good bargain may be had by early appca
lion to James NJ Harris Esq, who resides onihe land lie
may also be addressed by letter, directed to Greenfield
Nelson Co., IA.
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November %, lS49-tf.