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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-16
California Bill Passed.

California has at last become a State, the
bill admitting her into the Union, having
passed the House on the 7th inst. Now, that
the bill is passed, what will the south do?
She has threatened disunion in case Califor-
MIA was admitted, but will she attempt such
a thing? Doubtful. Trickery has been re-
sorted to, plans concocted, The people of the
United States threatened with internal war,
and everything which could tend to defeat
the will of the majority has been done by
the south, but it has all been work in vain.
AS yet none of the direful consequences
foretold by disunionists, have come TO pass
The sun of our prosperity continues TO shine
as bright as ever, and not even cloud dark
ems the horizon Of our glorious Union, Those
who grasped for power-who hoped to raise
themselves by crushing the Union, have
been, or will be disappointed. We trust TO
the good sense Of the people, and have faith
that they will act and decide rightly as to
whether they will sever the Union and loose
their nationality, their freedom, their all, or
stand by the Union ard lie, the Union
stand,
Messrs. Fremont and Gwin, Senators from
California, have been sworn in, taken their
seats, and have gone to work in earnest for
their constituents. Much is to be done for
them in short space Of time, for Congress
will soon adjourn.
Upon the admission of California much
might be written. What a subject for re-
hection! There is State now upon the
western confines of our land, and emigra-
ton must soon begin to flow eastward. We
say soon, beause it seems but yesterday since
the American Republic consisted of but
thirteen States, while now The stripes and
stars wave over thirty.ons. Talk of Ohio as
western State She is now middle,
and century hence will be an eastern
State.
| California has 1000 miles Of sea coast,
and extends 300 miles back TO the noun
tains. containing perhaps 100000 square
miles, or enough territory to make six States
as large as Ohio. Utah embraces territory
of about 100000 square miles, and New
Mexico probably 100000 square miles
These immense districts were brought under
the benign influence of our institutions by
the wise policy of our government and the
bravery Of our soldiers. Never since The
formation Of the Union, has there been q
more eventful period in our history, than tht
last five years. Texas has been annexed
Mexico humbled, four States have been ad
mitted into the Union, and another is wait
ing patiently for admission, and our bounda
ries extended around vast territories. "Hon
or TO whom honor is DUE"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-16
The True Ground.

An able writer, in series of articles on
the Bank question, published in the States
man, is taking the true ground on the subject.
He shows what is really the true platform Of
the Democracy. They do not war against
the legitimate business OF bankiug or any
thing that tends to facilitate the transaction
Of our multiplied and complicated business
affairs. But it is against the present pripi-
kged system; against the legal authoriza-
tion Of paper promises, not based upon the
legal currency; against giving to favored
few the power Of circulating their credit
as money; against the legislative power Of
creating these favored institutions, or Of
creating or authorizing any institutions with
special powers in the money business. They
wish TO take from the legislature all control
over the subject more than it has over all
other kinds Of business; and that is to re.
strain it within such bounds as to prevent
fraud and injury. They desire to see the
constitutional currency of gold and silver
the only currency, although bills Of ex-
change, certificates of deposit, oreven prom
isory bills, might as the wants Of business
required, circulate as the representatives Of
money, or Of gold and silver somewhere de-
posted 10 redeem them. Were the present
system done away. and all power taken from
the Legislature to establish another, the le-
Sitimate business of banking, which in the
present day cannot and will not be dispensed
with, would grow up rapidly on d secure
and stable foundation The present rag
currency would be consigned to the flames,
large amount Of gold and silver would be
infused into The general circulation, so large
10 to prevent any more of the terrible
revulsions We have before experienced, a
small smount Of paper would circulate fol
the convenience of business, ota kind al.
ways redeemable and in quantities never tc
exceed By any appreciable amount the true
wants Of community. Competition woult
always keep it sound.
Such we believe is the true democratic
ground on this subject, and on this grounC
success must inevitably crown our efforts
For il isa ground in favor of liberty anC
equality, agains. tyranny and privilege.
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rhe Havre De oraoe nank swindle.

The Havre De Grace Bank swindle.
Ifanything could open the eyes Of COM
munity to the evils growing out Of priyi-
legged banking, we should suppose the late
swindling transactions Of this chartered in
stitution, would do so. It is an instance Of
downright robbery, many degrees worse
than hundreds for which the perpetrators
are doomed to inefaceable disgrace and i'm.
prisonment. The means used by this rag
concern TO effect its fraudulent designs, was
to push out large quantities Of its worthless
trash at great distance from home. The
same course is pursued by almost all banks.
In the one case il was done with an express
intention TO cheat. Ordinarily, the inten-
tion is only to keep the notes Of the bank
QUITO put off the day OF redemption--to
draw large interest on mere credit. What
enables this to be done in either case? SIM
ply because Of the authority Of law; be-
cause competition is prohibited in favor Of
a priviledged class; thus legalizing not only
the legitimate business of these institutions
but all the frauds, which their exemption
and privileges tempt them to commit. AT
the door of unwarantable legislation lies
the guilt Of all the rascality and robbery
committed by banks. Take away their legal
immunities, and the people would soon
learn to keep them within bounds. We
hope the day is not far distant when Ohio
and many Of her sister States will cease to
be cursed with these legalized plunderen.
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nnglish Pauperisuu.

The annual report Of the Poor Law
Board Of England, for the year ls49, has
just made its appearance. Itgivesa large
amount Of statistics relating to the causes
and cure of pauperism in Great Britain,
where, by the way, the N. Y, Post says
there are moro Paupers than in any other
country in Europe, except Belgium.
During The year lS40, the sum expend-
ed for the relief Of the poor in England
and Wales, was f5, 5,792, ,963. In ls4s,
the sum similarly expended was f6,lS0,-
765, showing q decrease in the expcndi-
ture Of the more recent yeurof f3s7,sL2.
It seems that one out Of every 10 of The
British population is receiving aims.
The report distributes the frightfui mass
of destitution rs follows:
Insane in round numbers, about l4,30O
Migrants, in round numbers about 1000
Able-bodied adults (mule and fe.
male), in round numbers,
about l7o,5oo
Male and female adults (mostly
aged and infrm.) in round
numbers, about $4,000
Children under 10, IN round mum.
beIs, about 36S,000
Total. 924.sOO
This estimate does not include tho COM
mon street beggars, nor yet those support.
ed by various charitable societies and ben.
efciary organizations.
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ny TELEGRAPR.
Farther News BY the Asia.
-. Mr,nr Va. o. 4

p,.m NEW ioRK, SEPT. ~
Louis rhilnPpe oled on the 26th nlt. at
ClaFemon.' ne MAO oeen made aware OF
MS approaching u,ssOlu.lon early onsihs
proceeding oay ~ pIeselce q 'ne Qheenb
ana prepared lot h''al arrangements which
ne aaa 70 make. Il. !,
hiler conversation MN ~, me QueeDf
ne oeclared wMn 'e'nalAao'9 o'ealness
conclusion TO MS memoirs ne 'hen cau,,
ed to be summoned MS CnaPlnin, ana az
his children and grand children who were
at Claremont, and IN presence OF ths
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Iaolraon Union.

We are sorry to learn that the above pa
per has been discontinued. Is it possible
that jackson county, in which the democrats
have majority Of some hundreds, will moi
support paper. We say Dill not, because
they can if they suill. If this be the case,
it is truly lamentable one. The editors
say, in their valedictory'
"The Democracy are now without a pa.
per in this county, how long this will COR
tinue to be SO, may depend on the courss
which may be persued by the whig organ in
this place, but so lar as we are concerned
we have not any curiosity in again engaging
in the business Of publishing political pa
pef.p
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CoMPREHENsyR lNscRIPTIoN.-The mon,
ument over the remains Of President PoLK
at Nashville, is grand and imposing ant
contains this inscription:
by his public policy, he defended, es.
tablished and extended the boundaries d
his country. He planted the laws Of the
American Union OH the shores Of the Pa.
ci6c. His influence and his counsel tend.
ed to organize the national treasury on the
principle ofthe Constitution; and to apply
the rule Of freedom tonavigutiop, trade and
industry"
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924,sOO
Railroad Moyemsnt.

BY 0 telegruphic dispatch from Mans
field, the directors are informed that Mr..
Webb, the engineer of tho S. and H. v,
Railroad may be expected here this week
to commence final location. Wo see, a.
so, by the Jackson Standard, that the peo-
pie of that county are notified to vote on
the question ofa subscription Of 100000
TO our road, at the October election, and
from what we can learn there is little doubt
that the vote will be large one in favor
Of such subscription. Indeed, We cannot
see how II should be otherwise with the in
telligence Of the people awakened to the
subject, the attention that has been paid 10
It, and the fact that this is the natural mar
ket for the products Of Jackson county,
4 Il
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HARRY LovE.-The Brownsville TEX
as,) Sentinel, Of the Dist, has the follow.
ing notice Of this indomitable frontiersman !:
We were gra,ifed on Saturday evening
last 10 witness the arrival in this city Of
that distinguished frontiersman, Harry
Love, after an absence Of over six months
upon an exploring expedition up the Rio
Grnndc. Six months ago this adventurous
man left here with small keelboat,
manned with twelve hands, with orders
from Major Chapman to ascend the river
as far as be could find it practicable. He
ascended the Rio Grande to the immense
distance of ], 400 miles from its mouth
being. as at present computed, 1000 miles
above its present head Of nayigation--nnd
agnin descended the stream in safety. Id
reports the river practicable for navigation
with steamboats,, after the removal Of soml
few Instructions, for 1000 miles.
Capt. Love has brought back with hin
several specimens of coal and mineral ore
which he gathered upon the banks of tn
river. One act Of this daring man w
caEnot refrain from noticing here. Ate
having, at great labor and mental trouble
carried his frail bark far up into the noun
tains through which our noble river hold
lis wny, and having come to obstruction
which it was beyound the power of man I
oyercome, and at which bis ascent by wa
tier must stop, he planted, fast in the soli'
rock, q staff, bearing proudly to the wind
1.-THE stars and stripes Of his country's ban
oer--fit memento Of the gallant daring O
himself and his brave little band.
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whig Doings.

A very pretty little piece of adroit man
agelnent was played off a few days since
among the wings Of this region. The coun-
" Treasurer died recently, leaving about ls
months Of an unexpired term, TO be filled
By appointment of the Commissioners. Some
8 OF 10 were aspirants to the honors and
smoluments Of the station; and some, too'
with no mean claims upon the party. But
their cake was all dough- The presentSher-
Ia. whose place is soon to be filled BY anoth'
.er, not being quite ready to give the pap
spoon into other hands, played card that
euchered his competitors and obtained him
the appointment. The democrats having no
hand III The game are not troubled by any
djsappointmenis. and as Charley Is very
clever fellow, we would as soon see him
taxing on fat, as asanybody else. But, using
wbig spectaclss, we can't help e1claiming
nHow Il looksp
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l,9s5,OOO

These ure the largest buildings that wi.
be erected this year; and after deductind
the number Of brick used in them from ,ht
number made, there will still be left 2,357 j
900 for other buildings.
We presume, however, that all the briclI
made will not be laid this seuson, as wi
understand that sever1l Of our citizen
have bcspoken large number. intending
to use them early next spring. But
may be considered not far from correct h
soy that at the end Of the brick-aying Sci
son there will have been put up three mil
lions and half Of Hick! 4
The value of the brick made this year
supposing the price per thousand !S4 90,
would be $4,000. The number Of hands
employed in the various yards is abou,
100.
Altogether, VIC may consider that Ports
mouth has flattering prospects aheud-thut
she has taken start in growth which
nothing that is likely to occur, can stop
Let rival towns and railroads be locate,
where. they may, Portsmouth will continue
to grow. The rich mineral region aroun'
her. with The railroad communication sh,
will have with it, will build her up. Th
moment the first shovel full Of dirt is throw
upon the railroad grade, a new era in he
history will commence, and the speed ofhe
growth will be doubled. Truly, "there'
good time coming"
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WAsHrNopos, Sept, u

Capt. Davis Of Mississilpi,who is nov IL.
the General Land Office, has been appoints
ed chief clerk Of the War Department.
Salary $4,000. Ak. II. H. Stewart, eg
Virginia, appointed Secretary Of Lnterios.
Appointments confirmed by the Senate ,his
Ofternoon.
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(, ~ v. B. PALMER, the American Newspaper
Agent, is the only authorized agent for this
paper in the cities Of Boston, New York, and
Philadelphiu, and Is duly empowered to take
rates as required by us. His receipts will be
regarded as payments
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-09-16

want Of il sorely. Then WHY not have il?
s~>~~~~~~~-~~--->->~-~---
The WESTMINSTER REVIEW FOR july,
is an excellent number. The articles on
Classical Education, Railway Management
and Prostitution, are Of a superior ORDER
The second is full Of interesting and useful
information to the directory Of railroads in
this country, The last, one Of the most
difficult Of oil subjects to an enlightened
philanthropist, is handled with great skill
and thoroughness. We esteem the "Wcst-
minister" one Of the hest of the entire Sc.
ries, published by Leonard, Scott g. Co.,
and is itself almost worth the price of the
whole.
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II has just been ascertnined from relis.
bic authority that Jenny Lind intends git
ing her share Of the profits Of the Conceri
tonight, amounting to over ten thousand
dollars, to the different Charitable Institu.
tions 10 the city. The receipts to-nighs
are leiween twenty-five uad thirty ,hos.
sand dollars.
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QurrE 4 FLEET. According to our wes-
tern exchanges, Mr.. Collector Hyde, Of
Detroit District, has now in bis possession
some eighty captured vessels detected il
taking timber from the Government Land.
Clstflaad Herald. ss9 .ss,
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GA grand Temperance Convention is
to be held in Cincinnati on the I'd Monday
of October next, by the colorod folks
Arrangements are being made for the &C.
commodation of all who attend.
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Great Doings at the Cold Diggings.l
A correspondent of the Californi
Courier, writes as follows:
SONORA, Tuolumme Co.,
Inlv ODD. lSh0.

Courier, writes as follows:
Sonora, Tuoumme Co.,
July 22d, 1850.
GENTLEMEN. By the annexed notices
you will perceive tliat we are up and OF
them. We had glorious time Of it here
last Sunduy-ful two thousand persons
present, and great, indeed, was the excite
ment. Nothing but accounts Of murders
and rDbberies reached our ears. Our state
Of society is far below the brute. The
midnight assassn's hands are at work.
The lives and property of our citizens ure
daily and hourly sacrificed by bands Of
land pirates, and the scruff of the earth
Mexican, Chilinn, and British convicts,
"who have left their country for their
country's good" are now in our midst
bu; we must scour every hill and valley,
gulch and gully, and give them their just
punishment.
Not less than twenty murders have oc-
CURED within the last twenty-five days,
and robberies are numerous. But these
wretches have now 10 leave. We have
forborne with crime until patience has ceas-
ed to be virtue. Our laws here have
been entirely inadequate, and demands
much assistance to have them enforced
Men and women seem to be alike harden
ed in crime and iniquity. A certain mad
am now in town, buried her husband, anC
in IA hours afterwards, she married an
other. One Of our fair, lovely damsels
had quarrel with her husband-he tool,
The stage for Stockton, and the same day
she married another man. She changed
her name from Mrs. LIS 10 Mrs
I've.
Such are our married ladies in the min
ing region of Tuolumne county. "0i
society," pity your change from virtue 4
vice. This evening", q Mr.. McIlroy sho
Mr.. Geo. Marsball--the ball entered hi
left breast. He is now hardly breathing
McIlroy was brought before his Honor, J
G. Marvin, and was discharged. Thu
people ure leaving hero fast; this place /
much deeper in guilt than Sodom and &c
morrah. This state Of things cannot las
long. We have no society, no harmony
gambling and drunkenness are the order o
the day, Nothing is safe or secur
amongst US. | must now close, for III
excitement around me is great. AIDES,
u, JUSTICE,
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oy- The Hon. ]. L. TAYLOR will accept
our thanks for valuable document on the
geology Of Lake Superior and its vicinity,
being one Of The documents accompanying
ihe Presidents Messsse.
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n 0T Our publication day being on Mon
day, all advertisements and notices for pub
tcation, must be handed in on Saturday.
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Arkansas Election.

| NIEMPHI5, pVpI. D.
Returns allin. The Legislature stands
as follows: Senate 81 Democrats and 4
Wings. House 81 Democrats and "a
Wings.
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Tine Hickman Ky, Newslettcr says the
butter taken from the wreck Of the steam
er Neptane, which had thus been under
water for twenty yenrs, had not changed
lis Taste, and was as good as fresh butter.
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Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, Sept. IL.
FLcuK AND GRaN--Wo have not heard Of apx
sales Of Hour since our report Of yesterday,
worthy Of notice.
Whiskey, The heavy market noted yester.
day, continues, and prices have declined. The
sales to-day comprise 200 bis from river %
lots at 223 cents.
Proyisions- Sales Of 1000 pieces bacon
shoulders at 4tc loose. and 200 kegs No. I
Lard at 81 cents.
Groceries Sales Is hhds sugar at 60
for fair; and 100 do on private torms.--
so bags st, Domingo coffee at lie, 46 do
Rio lii; and 40 do ut same.
Cbeese--Sales of SOC and 200 boxes
| w. r, At Cots.
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late ana Important from 9e1Aa
NEw ORLEANS, Sept. II

iNAW OhhnhRNDg kORts
Galveston dates to the 7th, contain proceed
ngs in the Legislature. A bill has been on.
crossed by both Houses, for organizing The
county of Santa Fe, providing special taxes,
authorizing Government to anticipate colls6.
ton 10 contract for supply Of transportatione
defines treason-authorizes tho appointment oe
Marshal and Deputy. with power 10 arrest FOB
for partial trial, &c. A lei,
ter from Austin, says the bill passed both
Houses with proviso that the troops shall net
march until Congress settle Pearce's bill {; pro.
vidcd such settlement takes place previous -
March lst. A bill has passed the House, requif,
ing the Governor 10 submit to the people any
proposition Of Congress TO purchase territory,
A bill has been introduced proposing 70 sell the
northwest territory and fixing the northsrn
boundary Of Texas from the Intersection Of the
one hundredth degree of longitude, and 10 3S
deg, 30 min. latitude, running TO meridiaS
l03 thence, to 30 deg; thence, with that par.
allel to the Rio Grande. Texas relinquishes sll
previous claims, and receiving ten millions on
FIVE per cent. stock, redeemable in fourteen
years. A joint resolution was introduced rs,
questing the Governor 10 demand Of the Con.
eral Government, the removal Of all Indians bs,
yond the limits of Texas. The last meeting
held at San Francisco, passed 4 resolution to
defend the Union and Constitution with blood
and treasure, and recommended the sale TO the
United States Of all territory west Of 80 deg,
and west Of meridian 100.
NEw ORLEANS, Sept. a.
A letter from Austin, Texas, dated Sept "a.
says: The war bill has not passed, but was
lost in the Senate. The news Of the passage
OF Peafce's amended bill, stopped further pro.
ceeding, except referring the Congress propG.
sition to the people.
1t seems the western inhabitants Of
Texas oppose selling territory, and thar
the easternwer unanimously in favor Of it.
Gov. Bell accepts the services Of six com.
panies Of Rangers which the Legislature
agree TO raise to operate agaiust the In.
dians. The Legislature was expected 70
ladiuurn on the 5th.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

We have taken some trouble 10 ascer-
tain the number Of brick which have been
and are to be made in Portsmouth, during
the present year. Some may consider our
figures loo high, but we have the best uu.
thority for them, having seen the proprie-
tors Of all the yards, except Mr.. Merrill
The information in regard 10 his yards we
obtained from bis workmen, who perhaps
give as correct (but not so fully an account
as Mr.. M. himself. We cautioned our in.
formants not 10 give us larger number Of
brick than they thought could be made YET
this season. They stated that the number
which rcmoins to be made depended great
IDEAL upon the weather. We have, there.
fore, in estimating that number counted
upon reasonably favorable weather. and
we think our calculation q tolerably fair
one.
At eight yards 10 and about town there
have been, and will be mnde, respectively
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or The Wings Of New Jersey have
nominated John Runk. a. their candidate
icr Governor.
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Indian. eout,iu, over srs -illiss .fsis,
hstiNnts
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0zr- Both Houses 81 Congress hare agreed
is.pajoorn On ths seth inst
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river country demands such u mail, and the
people Of this section begin 10 feel the
want Of it sorely. Then why not have il?