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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-17

rseiv-d by large If The riissns wnh three hear
" ehrrrs a. The >easar approached The l.ve. They
vi. dasn to-day. BIT will attend The funeral Of
>eer II Mckinney. which s take pise. this afierpo
81 .'cla al tie Fort.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-17

,heit guess ~itbit~w. sad pfre-ded hplnewa dssnJ
thu. cli-sd IL eairbrathtn ii the dAy.
Al oighi ". l.. Niil Y fsq dciT I'd an address at
the African Church Thee also spanking at the
brace stert Church. ich Rsp.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-17

pu. he tSeif az, canns hot b. truck Z" al
Tie difference tsai-. eapefieuoe IN public afans.
and general rrpn,aibn in favor II the turf-Iet itt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-17

iS50 Our thanks are due the Hon. Thos s. Bo-
cock for Sundry Public Documents, and copy of
the addresses, sermon, &c, delivered upon the
occasion OF the death OF General Taylor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-17

If thu r~o.. n saaia siiie down in a~f'tle P'
'tan. Dab. Clipper.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-17

IN all, 800 miles.
And vet we have moi Id all. fl we hive neglected
To add lhr WILKES Comfy Railroad % miles, and tina,
PARTON oi The Gcorga and Fest Tennessee RAJ road "
ing wlihn til" borders nl Geofgp. Nor have advert
ed t, ih Ghn aud other p,nk roads il progress or pro-
j"ctlpp.
but Il o'gii does not stand Il ne. The march of in
prove neni has ovestepprd rlers aud penetrating
'hsr catan growing States Ia the West aud rh OF US
The Guard and Muh,'o R,llroad alone VII hfnp into
culsa ion one OF the largest and best Cotton regions
The South la hero rukcd or rather lying neglected
bv reason OF lis remotencss fon market Every
wheie in the South thuro Indications Of mcfsa ed
production of tnu IN.
We think ,hen that our friends over the water need
moi Waste their lime. capital aud energh in introducing
the cotton cuurn into Western Afica, Crvln, Jamaca
&r. The L. : erp of 1878 10 was 2.7ses $50 bales
With The increased land cultivated. and thu inc reas el
labor bestowed. and with lair season. what il In prevent
the crop o 1851 52 irm reaching 1900 900 bales and
npwaldsl And what Is 10 prevent (couds and Provi
denca perm ~ g handsome addition To that figure in
future yeaIs2 Two three good crops. even should
then not follow consscntvely. will arrest his alarm about
prices, while t"ey will still leave the South prices
thai vii he Immensely rmuneralIng aud place her (cs
pe'iailv this manufacturing state of Grotga) in M att
tnde II prosperity aud power nnw hardly dreamed of eA
ctpt by the most sansuno
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
Tricks of the Trade.

A gentleman dong business in this city,
had horse whose only fault was, his great
aversion TO crossing bridge. i being near
Iy impossible 10 drive him over any bridge.
The gentleman sent the horse 10 IN auc-
tioncer in this city, to be sold, stating bis
fault. but warrnnting him in every other
particular. The next day there appeared
nm advertisement of the horse, warranting
him precisely kind and gentle, and stating
that he was sold for no fault, except that
his owner was wishing to leave the city.
Another ouctioneer having a horse to
sell which was so unbroken and vicious,
that he would not allowa harness Or a ri.
ding saddle to be put on his back, adser1
tised the animal as equally kind under the
saddle or in harness. Boston Tfdpeller.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
A Gaming Scene.

This propensity for gambling, which
seemed to be very prevalent, was, on one
occasion, productive of scene that we'll
mig ghterminuted fatally. The parties COM
prised were Mr., B. and his wife !;
the latter n very young and rather pretty
woman, but with "sbrew" very egible
written on her features. She had often,
it seems, demonstrated with, then rated,
then abused him, for indulging in this fa-
tai passion, which necessarily Impoverished
them. He turned deaf ear, however, to
her remonstrances, and was equally proof
against her abuse. On the evening in
question, she became so exasperated, that
she seized knife that he wore in his waist
belt, and dealt him blow, which, had it
struck him as intended, must have stretch
ed him corpse at her feet. Fortunately
she missed her aim, owing to the nimble-
ness in evadng the stroke, which, descend.
ing upon his bare arm---for he had his
shirt-sleeves tucked up--laid it open, in
flicting a aghastly wound. Regardless of
this mischief, and. possibly apprehensive of
second attack, he dexterously closed with
her, and wrung the weapon from her grasp,
completing his victory by bearing her bodi-
y to the ground, on which he held her as
in a vice; until, after determined con-
flict for the space Of fifteen minutes, her
strength gave way, and she succumbed.
The horror of this scene few, who beheld
it will ever forget. Even in tho midst of
her struggles, she strove to bite; and, fail
ing to revenge herself in this manner, spat
in his face and kicked him, reckless of de-
cency; finally, giving vent to her fury in
language perfectly. appalling in atrocity
Several peace-makers stepped forward,
and we believed lhor efforts had succeed.
ed in ullaying the tempest; when. on being
liberated, she suddenly sprang upon her in
fant; and, with her hair all disheyelcd,
her face flushed with rage, and her eyes
glaring with the frenzy of unnatural ex-
citement, rushed up the companion ladder,
and made for the side of the vessel, evil
dently bent upon sacrificing the little ill-
fant, and, possibly, herself. She was frus-
trated in her murderous intent by the in
terposition of the Captain, who snatched
the child out of her arms, and forcibIy de-
tanned her by pinning her back against the
bulwarks. He demonstrated with her
very sensibly, but, | fear, with little per.
manent effect; although the result of bis
admontion was to bring the tears into her
eyes, and 10 send her back, much detected,
into the cabin, where her husband was
having his wound dressed.--Adrentures
in California.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
PORTSMOUTH, o. MONDAY EVENING, JULY 22 1850

Committee on the obsequies of tho funeral
of the late President, reported q joint reso-
luton instructing the President Of the U
S., to transmit to Mrs. Taylor copy of the
proceedings of the two houses Of Congress,
on the 10th inst, relating to the death Of
the late President, assuring her of their
high respect for his personal character, and
their sincere coincidence for her bereave.
ment. which were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Webster also from the same commit.
tee, reported q bill, granting the franking
privilege to Mrs. Taylor, which was unan.
imously passed.
Mr.. Cass from the committee Of Funeral
Arrangements, reported an order directing
the printing of ten thousand copies of the
proceedings in the Senate and House, rela'
live to the death of President Taylor to-
gether with the funeral discourse for the
Senate, and 20 thousand copies for The
House. "A, bill was received from the
Hnnse, granting the franking privilege tC
Mrs. Tay Ior, which was takon up anc
passed. Mr.. Clay then called up the ON
nibus bill.
The Hon. Daniel Webster is said to have
accepted the post of Secretary Of State.
Hon. Jas. A. Pearce, of Nd, takes the
Navy department.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
How MIR. Adoniia Miller celebrated the
Fourth.

Mr.. A. D. ]. Miller, (as he writes his
name, is gentleman of solitary habits.
To avoid the risk Of qunrrelng over bis
cups, like the barbarous Sythiuns--he
drinks all alone, and keeps demiiohn of
good liquor constantly in his room, where,
by tacit agreement between him and his
lady, he may "carry on" as he pleases,
provided he does not mike noise enough to
disturb Mrs. Miller, in the next apartment.
Yesterday, MIR, Miller prepared himself for
a celebration, solus, by procuring box
Of good cigars and having his demiiohn
well filled, resolving on n total abandon
ment TO the fire of patriotism and the smoke
OF tobacco. About eleven o'clock, Mrs.
Miller heard an extraordinary sound pro-
ceeding from the cell of the recluse; this
sound was produced by an effort Of MIR.
Miller to sing patriotic song. This was
q violation Of the compact, for it was en-
joined on MIR. Miller, (as previously stated, J
not to make himself heard during his hours
ofrelaxation. "What are you about there,
MIah z" cried Mrs. Miller, from the I'D.
joining room. celebrating the Fourth"
answered Mr.. NJ, with enthusiasm. "WelI,
amt you most done with it?" enquired
the old lady. "Done !" repeated Miller,
"not beginning TO be done, Pve got the
Declaration TO read, an oraton to make,
Hail Columbia and the Star Spangled Ban
ner TO sing, and about forty toasts to drink;
10 say nothing of huraying, and all that
sort of thing" "You've got declaration
to make I'd like to hear you'll Can't you
do it in low voice? and all them other
things too, hurraing and hailing Columbia,
can't you do them in whisper?' "Nog'
Indignantly responded MIR. Miller, 81 must
speak out. Am | not free man Z" "Hea-
vens !" CALCULATED Mrs. Miller, "you mar
ried twenty years ago and talk about being
a free man! 1t won't do, Mijah; III have
to take away your demijohn." "I'll perish
before surrender" exclaimed Miller he.
roically. "Take notice he shouted, as
Mrs. M. entered his apartment, "this is
Independence day--no submission to ty.
rants-touch that demIohn and you die l''
Miller seized boot and brandished it like
the club of Hercules, the heel, (more by
accident Than design,) coming in contact
with Mrs. Ms mouth, knocked out the only
two teeth the unfortunate lady had left.
Her screams brought crowd of neighbors
by whose assistance the ferociously indie.
pendent Miller was delivered into the hands
Of the law. Bound over in $500 to keen
the PennsylraniGn.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
Office, on Market Street.
NUMBER Is.

Creditors never annoy man as long as he
is getting up in the world. A man ofwealth
pays his butcher once year. Let bad
luck overtake him, and his meat bill viii
come in every morning as regular breakfast
and hungry children. Again we say, never
plead guilty 10 poverty. So far as this
world is concerned you had better admit
that you are ubmitigated scoundrel. New.
er let people work for you gratis. If you
do.tyou will never get out Of their debt in
all eternity. Two. yeafsa 20 a man carried
bundle fol us TO Boston, free of cost. The
consequence is that we have been lending
him two shillings week ever since.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

General Santa Anna is still at Carthage
ma, occupied with cock fighting, an old and
a ruling passion with him; and by way Of di.
versifying his amusements, he writes for the
newspapers; 80 world, thy slippery turns p
The man who, but the other day, was at the
head of an Empire, and measuring his
strength with Generals Taylor and Scott is
now an exile, and reduced, for want Of better
occupation, to cock fighting and paragraph
writing. We never pitied him before.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
A D elicate 1nsinuation.

A verant fellow from the country enter
ed jewellers store yesterday. with whip
under his arm, and his hands in his pockets,
and after looking about while, leaned over
the counter andwhispered confdentially to
the clerk, so as not to be overheard by the
ladies standing near: "Hev you got any
bosom ponies2" The clerk, not understand
ing the question answered in the negative.
81 guess you have" said the green 'un. 81
mean Studs"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

A Mrs. Toomey, Of New Albany, Ia, as
we learn from theLedger of that place, cele-
brated the Fourth in fine style, giving birth
to three children, two boys and girl form
ing gloroius trio---the right kind of fede-
raj Arch-and weighing thirty pounds in
the aggregate. We 60 in for giving Mrs,
Toomey the premium fol babies at the Ohio
State Fair this Fall. The Hoosier State for
ever for humping luck and fat babies."--
Gin. Dis.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

A lady took umbrage at the use of gen.
tleman OF very common word, of which
the primary and most obvious sense was un-
exceptionable. while lis most remote and
unusual Specification was indelicate. Il beg
PARDON said the offender, apologetically;
i certainly did not mean what you rcrs
thinking cfr-a retort which was az philo.
sophical as it was just and severe.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

OT G. P. R. James, the English novel;
ist, who is now in New York, says that he
came merely on pleasure excursion to this
country, and has no intention of doing as
many OF his corntrymen have done, accept
our hospitality and then go home and
make fun of the universal Yankee nation.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
Later from Mexico----Dreadful ravages
of Cholera.
BALTIMORE, July II,

BALTIMORE, July II.
The New Orleans papers received by the
mails, have dates from the city of Mexico
to the 25th of June. The cholera was
raging to frightful extent there--20O day
diving. During a month, there had been
5000 cases, and 1900 deaths. AtZacate-
cas-, the cholera was equally as bad, the
deaths averaging so per day. On account Of
the prevalence Of the cholera, the Mexican
Congress were unable to obtain a quorum.
Ii was rumored at Vera Cruz, that the
deaths by cholera average 1000 per day.
The Popes return was celebrated in grand
style in the city of Mexico.
The approaching Presidential election is
exciting much interest. One paper men
tions Santa Anna as candidate, who is IN
eligible, not being a resident.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

ABsENTEElsM.-The State of Coahuila has
passed law fining members of the Legisla-
ture 800 for non-attendance, and if they
continue negligent, depriving them Of their
rights Of citizenship during the time for
which they may be elected.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

OT" 1oN," one of the Washington cor
respondents of the Baltimore Sun, says that
the President on the 4th inst, (the day pre-
ceding his sickness,) dined late, and eat free.
ly Of cucumbers, cabbage and cherries, and
winding off with glass of milk.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

A FLYING MAcHINE.--A Captain Tag
CART, of Lowell, ascended in balloon from
Lowell on the 4th inst. He has invented
machine by which he is enabled to di-
rect the movements of the balloon, and he
is said to have been perfectly successful in
this experiment. He was up one and a
half hours, travelled about sevenly.fve
miles, and showed himself over Dracut
Tewksbury, Haverhill, Reading, Andover
Danvers. Ipswich, Georgetown, Lawrence
Methuen, Salem, and other towns. He
also went some distance out to sea. On
bis way back TO Lowell, at Middleton, the
geering to his flying machine broke. Hac
otgthis accident happened, he would have
landed in or near Lowell, on the very spot
from which he set out, perhaps.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

0-T The Mormons being about to depart
from Kanesville, Iowa, (where they have
been temporarily sojourning) for the city of
the Salt Lake, their High Council issued or
ders permitting each branch of the church to
have farewell ball. =,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

ExTERMINATING THE INDIANs.--A general
order from Major General Brooke, appears
in the Texas papers. in which he announces
that he is about to begin q war Of extermi-
nation against the tribes of hostile Indians
who have so long infested the borders of
Texas. He has mustered and disposed his
force, and hopes in less than two months
to have put an end to their depradations.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
WASHINGTON. July II,

WASHINGTON, July TT
Benton's speech is all the talk, especially
his exposition of bribery to Texas. He has
bothered the. compromises considerably.
There is considerable curiosity to hear Rusk's
defence.
The unfavoable accounts of the cholera
have alarmed some members about home,
and there is a disposition to wind up or
snap off the Congressional thread abrupt
ly.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

AGE OF GEN. TAYLoR.--Gen. Taylor was
born in Orange county, Virginia, in the year
1870, and died at Washington, D. c., on
the 10th day of July, 1850, at the age of 60
years.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

Alta public meeting in Cleveland, on Fri.
day last in honor of the memory o. Gen. Tay-
lor, addresses were delivered by Hon. VIM.
Johnston and the Hon. Reuben Wood, the
candidates for Governor of the two great
parties in this State.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
CONGRESSIONAL
W.s,.,,.rm,o,rI IN

1t486it LID AsHINGToN, july i1o' "A
SENATR.--Mr. Cooper presented the
proceedings of q meeting in favor Of the
Compromise Bal. Several memorials in
favor Of a revision Of the tariff were pre-
sented and referred 10 the committee on
Manufactures. Mr. Webster, from the
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

HOMESTEAD ExEMPTIoE.-The bill 10 ex.
empt the Homestead Of families from attach.
ment and levy or sale on execution, has
passed the New Hampshire House of Rep
resentatives by vote OF 1870 10 II.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

The Olive Branch tells a capital story of
sarcastic old fellow, who, being asked one
day by "parson A." if he had any treasures
laid up in heaven Pre- piled with doleful
look, "Sar.ain. sartain; l guess they must be
there if any where II haint got none
laid up t'home' / say sarain!"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

PANAMA RALRoAD.-Mr. Trantwine,
Engineer ofthe Panama Railroad, says that
the most active measures are in progress for
lis construction.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

The City of Cincinnati has now IL wards
the llth having been divided at late
meeting of the council.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

Mr.. Squier, our charge to Central America,
who has returned, will go back to Nicaragua.
He has come TO get out book, we learn, on
the present condition Of that country.-Er {.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

o~E Two young students of 0gethrope
University, near Milledgevi!le, Georgia,
were Instantly killed on the Goth ult., BY
lightning.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
BANKING OFFICE

K N NIEW g. TRACY {
KINNEY & TRACY have opened an Of
IN fee for discount and deposite, on Front
street, four doors below the u. S, Hotel.
Interest allowed on depostes, payable on de-
mand. Gold, silver, and uncurront notes
bought and sold. Office hours from 8 A. M
till 6 P. M.
May 10, 1850.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
Sr. LOUIS. Lulv l6.

The City Register reports 2l2 deaths last
week, of which n are reported TO have
died from cholera. OF the whole number
l62 were children under 5 years Of age,
This statement shows marked decrease ol
mortality from the previous week.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

ImPoRrANcE OF Comma. LIN return re-
ceived from the chief constable Of Denbigh,
England, By the parish authorities, which
contains the dismissal OF one Of their police
officers, the crime IS stated 10 be, "For at
tempting to marry his miies being sIivs.' "a
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

The New York insurance companies have
resolved hereafter not to insure any building
in which saltpetre is stored, putting it on
par with gunpowder.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
WASHINGTON, july I6.


SENATE.-Mr. Rusk spoke in reply to the
remarks of Mr.. Benton, yesterday, relative
to the northern boundary of Texas, arguing
at some length in support of the title ol
Texas to the Rio Grande.
Mr.. Clay followed in defence of the ac-
ton of the committee, relative to the boun.
dairy Of Texas. After rebuking Benton Sc
verely for an intimation made by him, yes
terday, that the sum TO be paid to Texas was
scheme Of auctioneeriug for votes.
Mr.. Benton rejoined after some farther
colloquy between Benton and Clay.
Mr.. Webster rose to address the Senate on
the general merits Of the bill, but yielded to a
motion to postpone the subject till to-mor-
row, which was agreed to. Mr., Webster
gave notice of bill for the erection Of a
monument to Gen. Zachary Taylor in the
Congressional burying ground.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
BUSINESS CARDS.
Blanks! Blanks!!

A N assortment Of blanks Of various kinds
"A such as Warrantee, Quit Claim aud Mort
gage Deeds, Subpenas, Summons, Executions
Attachments, and other Justices blanks, con
tantly on hand at this Office.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

BROKE JAtL.--Eighteen prisoners made
escape from the Cuyahoga (0.) county Jail,
on Wednesday night last.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

HoUsE.--Mr. Strong offered a resolution
that the debate on the report of the commit
tee on elections against the admission of
Mr.. Smith, delegate from New Mexico, shall
terminate in two hours after House again
goes into committee. Finally motion to
end debate tomorrow, was adopted,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

UT A Pelican was shot few days ago
in the Big Miami, a few miles above Ham-l
ilton.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

The mails which conveyed the news Of
the death Of General Taylor,to Europe were
sealed in black.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22
CINCINNATI, July L

There were 26 deaths by cholera, yester-
day, and AZ by other diseases.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-07-22

WASHINGTON, July l6.
1t seems now 10 be settled fact that
Webster will be Secretary Of State.