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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
Wheat Crop Of 1850.

The Wheat crop, for the year 1850,
will be the largest by all odds ever raised
in tho United States, and the effect Of the
abundance is already felt in the low price
Of flour. In New York the harvest is a
bountiful one, and new wheat OF very
superior quality, is flowing in from all parts
of our great gruneries. Ohio has outdone
herself, vast as nre her capacities as an ag-
rcultural State, We hear Of several fields
which have yielded from forty to fifty.fiye
bushels to the acre. The late golden fields
Of Iowa, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois
have also turned out enormous crops
Whatever gloom may have attended our
internal political prospects as a nation, the
Lord of the harvest has been a bountiful
giver to our people. Gin. ChroH. d At.
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The Holstien troops behind the Gruts
metre Al Shermot, nearihe juncticnof the
river with the Holstien canal. Tho Hol-
s.ieners were making every efiert 10 bring
the. army to condition to recommence
operations. Every battnlion Of reserve
has been called into The field, and martial
law has been proclaimed in the Duchy Of
Schleswig.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
bic Haul.

The Fort Smith Herald Of the 10Th ult,
states that the Creek and Seminole Indians,
have succeeded in capturing upwards Of 200
runaway slaves. They are kept under guard
and closely watched. The claimants are in
pursuit Of Others, who are siill at large and
secreted somewhere.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19

Hunts Merchants Magazine, for August,
is on our table with its usual amount Of
facts and figures. All persons who are, Or
|expec.to be, connected with railroads, should
read the article entitled !" How should Rail
roads be managed2p Itpresents facts and
suggestions worthy Of serious considera-
ton.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
Our Table,

Godeys Ladys Book, for September, has
come TO hand. It's embellished with sew.
eral beautiful engavings, among which are,
"a Family Party. /" The Rose" aud @Pu.
rity." Among the more excellent articles,
we notice one by H. T. Tuckerman, upon
the character Of Baron Humboldt, the great
naturalist. l%l
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
Important from Texas.

WAsHINdTuN, august 10.
The Union Of yesterday says a gentle
man arrived in this city, by the last eve
nings northern boat, who states thut he just
came from San Antonia, Texas, and that
there are 5000 men under arms, prepnr-
ing to march to the Rio Grande, to defend
the rights Of Texas. Thousands more
stand ready 10 march IL necessary, under
the standard ofthe State.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
The AMERICAN RArLwAY Gu1DE.-Tf

The AMERICAN RAILWAY GUIDE.-The
August No. Of this valuable publication
has been received. II contains correct
tables of the times ofsturting from all sta
tions, distances, fares, &C., on all the rail.
way lines in the United States, and aeon.
plete railway map. Chus. Cobb compiler,
"Pathfnder' office, New York.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
Large Plum.

Master Henry Mcdowell presented US
Friday with . fine egg plum, which
grew on his fathers lot. Il measured 5
and ST inches in circumference, was fully
ripe and as delicious as large. We were
shown three large prunes, from tree be-
longing 70 Mr.. M. Byerly, the aggregate
weight Of which was nearly quarter Of
pound.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19

[. Sign Of the Golden Mortar
1"1s7nouV- a MIN W mo opinrpuS VII, lvr
securing the right of babeas corpus 10 al
ledged slaves, and providing for carr ying
the question to the Supreme Court. A.
dopted.
The bill was then reported with amend.
ments, and ordered to be engrossed for Fl
nal reading.
Senate adjourned.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
shower nathing.

Health is one OF natures choicest bles.
sings, and any thing that contributes to lie
preservation is worthy of a passing notice.
In oil time past, bathing has been deemed
an important auxiliary, and among the
numerous improvements in Shower Baths,
our attention has been called to one manu-
factured by o. Rice, the celebrated wash.
board man. who has outdone himself, and
can defy oil competition.
The article is Of superior finish, and for
simplicity and convenience is unrivalled.
They are also sold at low rates, and the at.
tention Of our readers is invited to them.
Mr.. Rice has promised to send along a
few more Of the same sort. They NAV
be seen ut s. r. Ross.
A couple Of Frenchmen were arraigned
before the Mayor. Friday morning, for fight
ing with some one the night previous, and
fined five dollars each. They thought Sleep
ing on hard floor & paying five dol!ars.a
night for the privilege, .'dsm bstiss.n
The venerable frame building on the cor.
ner OF Front and Jefferson sts., is being re.
moved. twas built more thana quarter
OF century ago, and has been occupied an
tavern stand, dwelling house, stores, shops
Some fellows, with bricks in their bats
and their pockets full Of rocks, got into a
row on Second street, on Wednesday night.
disturbing the peaceful slumbers of the in.
habitants above Court, and making night hi.
deous with their unearthly noise.
Inc other morning at market, two BUTCH
ers, named West and Haslem, proceeded to
try their handsat carving each other, instead
OF the meat they were selling. The e1pef-
iment terminated with West having a cut
head, and the combatants withdrew to-
sharpen their knives. Richard says he is
himself again, but is unconscious Of hurting
any one.
Frenchmen are proverbially polite, and
we never were struck more forcibly with
the truth Of this trait Of their character than
the other evening when one was arrested
and taken to the lookup. As the door was
about to be closedupon him he made very
graceful bow, tipped his hat and bid his ar.
roster 'good night
0TGetting "spIiced" without letting
anybody know it, is becoming somewhat
fashionable. A couple sometime since,
who, we presume, intended to get married
in the course Of tine, but didn't know OK.
actly when, got in the notion one evening,
deliberately walked OFF TO the parsons and
had the knot tied. 1t Is sucha nice sur.
prise for Pa and Ma and the rest Of man.
kind. Another couple followed suit'' the
other evening. Just in order, il is supposed
10 CRAFTY natural propensity 10 imitote.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
Drugs and Medicines.

Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Chemica
Perfumery, Fancy articles, Glassware
and Window Glass, and every
thing belonging to the Drug
Business,
can always be found Fresh and Genuine il
LARGE STOCK,
AT
sHACKLEFORD a. CRICHTON'sI
WHoLEsAE AND RETAIL
DR. u G S OR d.,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19

Hon. Samuel Galloway has been nofnina.
tedfor Congress by the wings in the Colum.
bus district, IA Vf
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
FOR GOVERNOR.
! REUBEN WOOD.
FOR THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
ALEX. p. MILLER,
OF BUTLER COUNTY.
FOR 0ovERNoR.

OT Our publication day being on Mon
day, all advertisements and notices for pub
lication, must be handed in on Saturday.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
PUERTo CABELIo,, july 81.
WAsnrNcroN. AUG. l5.

Pearce's bill, which passed the Senate,
will also pass the House by at least so ma
'iority. Mr.. Caldwell of s. C.is in favor
Iof it. Mr.. M'Kennon accepts the de-
partment Of the Interior, He reactetd
this city last night, and his appointm en-
was confirmed to.day, Gen. Scott has
been ordered to fix his headquarters in this
city.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19

The SteubenyiIle Herald says the De-
putty Marshal there caught jesse, the other
day, for inquiring the age of a spinster.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
This Economical Administration,

About two years ago we heard good deal
said by the whig press and whig orators,
who were stumping it for General Taylor
and Millard Fillmore, about the economy
that would be introduced into the Govern.
ment under whig administration. Like
all professions from that party. however, it
has proved faliacy. The Gaiphin drains
upon the public treasury are absolutely
lrightful.
We present below the appropriations de-
manded for the present fiscal year..
!, Amount of the civil and
diplomatic bills, ,asreport-
ed by the Chairman Of
The Committee of Ways
and Means, $9,7l7,7O2 0s
2. Fortifcation bill, 739,S08 90
3, Army bill, 6.819, 1888 90
A. Pension bill, l,390,893 90
5. Indian bill, I,l77,637 90
6. Deficiency bill, 2,575, sol 90
z. Deficiency bill Of the
judiciary, $4,000 90
8, Military academy bill, 198,506 AZ
9. Navy pension bill, $4,000 90
10. Post Office bill, 5,44l ,657 90
IL. Navy bill. 9,427,852 90
Total, $37,53l,s3l rs
To which must be added the
amount Of appropriations
offormer acts Of Congress. 5,643,4lO "a
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19

HousE.--The House went into commit.
tee of the whole nnddebuted the Civil and
Diplomatic bill until late hour, when il
adjourned.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
Grand total.

AS the deficiency bills refer
properly 10 the last fiscal
year, and as the post Office
is expected TO meet itsex-
penditures from its own
revenue, we must deduct
these items, to wit;
Deficiency
bills, S2,625, sol 33
Post Office bill, 5,44l ,657 90
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.WAsHfNaroN, Aug. Is.

"AshiNGIoH, aug. 10.
SENATE.--The bill establishing a terri
torlal government for New Mexico was
passed. Tho Fugitive Slave Bill wus
made the special order for Monday, and
the Senate adjourned till that day.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19
Pn11AprIpnlA. August I5.

fHILaDELPHlA, August ID.
The barque Thomas Dillett, Capt Dill,
arrived from VenezueIu. Great excite
ment exists in regard to ihe election Of
President, which is over before this time.
The following shows the condition Of of.
fairs, political and commercial, in that un-
fortunate country.
PUERTO CABELLo, July 27.
Panama election for President commences
August IA, and will continue three days.
There appears to be no probability that
either Of the candidates will be able to OBJ
taina two-thirds vote Of the ELECTORAL Col.
leges. The Congress must decide in jan
uary, choosing one from The four receiving
the largest vote Of the people. All the
power and influence Of the President is in
favor ofbis brother, whose accession for the
next term is almost beyond doubt. M
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-08-19

Gen Roncali. Captain General Of cuba. is
expected at New York, if we are to believe
Abe ny Sun,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22
AL.Snt

certain other lot Of land situate in said Boz
rough, bounded on the east by lot No. 20 on the
south by the canal on the west by lot No. Is,
and fronting on north way, being so feet in ffont
and - feet In depth, and known in the GENERAL
plan of said Borough as lot No. 10. wbrrcon are
erected two story brick dwelling homes and
kitchen, also frame barn and frame s,eb,e.
ALSO:
Four other certain contiguous lots Of ,.nd .;,..
ate in said Borough, bounded on the north ives,
by 4th street, on the northeast iis All AlMx On
the south by an Alley and on The s8ui6.wes,
by Orange street, and known in the general nlsr
Of said Borough as lots No. 300, 27O, 27l and
272, containing each onc-fourth of an acre tlyr,
| or less, whereon is erected frame stsblc
ALSO:
-Four other certain contiguous lots of lana IN
said Borough, bounded on the northwest bv Al,
street, on the northeast by Hanover street on thc
southwest by an Alley, and on the southeast by
Alley, and known in the general plan of said Bo.
rough as lots No. 265, l66, 267 and 26s, centsinr
ing each onefourth Of an acre more or less.
ALSO:
Six other certain lots of land in said BoroGuot
(called out-lots) bounded on the north west by 5th
street, north east by - street, on the south cas-,
by Washington street, and on south west by Sus.
quehanna street, each containing five acres more
or less, and known in the general plan of sale
Borough as lots No. &c, 81, 80, SO, 80 and 30
wherein is erected on lot No. &c, a frame Stable
Seized taken in execution and to be sold as III,
property of John Shriner
m JAMES COVERT, shrf.
Sherlft's office, Sunbury,1
June %, lS50-ts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22
NEW POSTAGE BILL.

Mr.. Rusk has introduced into the Senate
bill for the further reduction of the rates
of postage. Government should do every
thing in its power to encourage the circu-
lation of knowledge and the exchange OF
epistolary communications. 1t has been
repeatedly demonstrated that the lower the
price of postage is the greater revenue will
result. The grand defect in the bill is that
it fails to provide for the delivery of news
papers within the limits of the county in
which they are published, free of charge.
The inhabitants must depend upon these
for all local intelligence, and important
notices affecting their property. Besides
it is due to the publishers to protect them
from the ruinous competition of cheap city
papers. These are made up weekly from
old matter that has appeared in daily
prints, and scattered abroad to the great in
jury OF country publishers. We are sure
that no editor in Pennsylvania will object
to protection in this form.
This matter has been repeatedly urged
upon Congress and we wonder that Senator
RuSk overlooked it in framing the bill of
which the following is an abstract:
Section 1. Half ounce letters, two cents for
any distance within the United States, if pre-
paid, and five cents if not prepaid
Sec 2. Provides for boxes of deposit, and
carriers in large cities, at one cent per letter,
prepaid. -.
Sec. A. Newspapers same as at present.
Hand-blls 10 be charged as letters.
Sec. 4. Franking privilege abolished
Expenses of all Congressional matter to be
charged to the contingent fund, and paid obi
of it.
Sec. s. The Postmaster General to draw
upon the Treasury for deficiencies, under
certain limitations. Circulars are 10 be
charged the same as letters. Newspapers OF
less than one thousand square inches, if de.
liyered within the State where printed, hall
cent per copy; if out of the State one cent
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22

RETURN OF CUBAN INVADERS The Savan-
nah Georgian of Monday mentions the arri-
val of seventeen of the "Cuban Patriots" in
that city, one of whom was lieutenant
They left Key West in fishing smack and
arrived at Tampa in destitute condition.
Gen. Twiggs issued them rations and gave
them quarters He sent fifty others TO New
Orleans. The party that came to Savannah,
walked from Tampa to Pilatka, which place
they reached in six days, but perfectly pen
nyless. A subscription Of citizens of Pilatka
was raised for them to take passage at a re-
duce rate to Savannah, where they are now
seeking work to enable them 10 travel TO
their homes in Kentucky and Ohio.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22
EDITORS TABLE.



DAeuERnEorYPEs.-We invite the attention
of our readers to the advertisement of Mr.. Root,
l4o Chestnut street, Philadelphia and 363 Broad
way, New York. Mr.. Root has thus far proved
himself the most successful daguerreotypist in the
Union. His gallery contains a large number Of
the best specimens Of the art that have ever been
produced. He has lately opened a magnificent
suite of rooms in New York. With his reputa-
ton, his success there must be almost certain.
GoDErs LApr's Book, for july is upon our ta-
bic. 1t contains As ongravings and 33 contribu
tons, alike rich ana unequalled Now is the time
to subscribe, as after the present volume no NOR,
premiums will be offered and the club price will
he advanced.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22
FROM MEXICO.

The n o. Picayune has received files Of
the Monitor Republieao of the city Of Mexi-
CO to the 2lst ult. These papers cut,ain very
little news.
The Congress has been convoked in extra
session, and the goth Of this month is named
as the day for it to assemble. The mos! i'm
portant business before Congress will be the
arrangement Of The Treasury. On this, says
the Republiodno, depends The salvation Of the
Republic. The same paper is very severe on
the Representatives, who, it says, do nothing
but talk eternally, all the time protesting
their patriotism, &C., and yet doing nothing
The last news from Oajaca gives reason tc
hope that the insurrection Of Jochitan, will
soon be brought TO a close, as 900 infantry
so cavalry, and . pieces Of artillery have
been sent in pursuit Of the fac,ious Meendez
who was fortified in Jochi,an with about loC
men.
The cholera was making considerable ra
wages in valadoid. Up to the 18th of Ma,
there were 26l deaths. The average mum
Der Of deaths per day was 90
The Republican, publishes the report o
the Committee on Credit, on the Englsl
debt, which, it appears, amounts to s55 900,
900, sum which we should think a natio
like Mexico might easily pay.
On the 2sth of March great snow storm
took place in Durango. The snow lay foo
deep on the level
We perceive that Sr. Jimenez, concernn
whose sufferngs and unjust prosecutions W
made few remarks some time since, ha
returned 10 Mexico. The Republican, adv
ses him 10 steer clear Of his old practices.
The book published by the Monitor again'
the Jesu,s has caused considerable sens;
ton.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22

THE AMERICAN CHARGE AT RoME.-A let.
ter from Italy in the Commercial Adpertiser of
Saturday, states that Mr. Cass our Charge at
Rome, on paying his congraiulatory visit to
Plus lX, at the Vatican, did not kneel and
kiss the Pope's slipper, as was done by the
other Foreign Ministers. To remonstrance
from his brother diplomaiists againt this
breach of etiquette, he replied, that as re-
preventative of republican government, he
could not kneel 10 any monarch on earth
and as Protestant he certainly could moi
perform such an act of homage 10 the Pa
pacy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22

QUEEN VICToRIA.--The recent addition 10
the family of Queen Victoria has furnished
another proof of her desire that the success
sion to tho crown of England shall not fail
for want of legal claimants. She is the mo-
ther Of seven children, although in the 32d
year of her age, and bids fair 10 become mo-
ther to as large family as her grandmother
Charlotte, the Queen of George the Third
who was mother of Is children. But rapidly
as Queen Victoria's family has increased,
viz: 7 children within len years and three
months Of her marriage, she is no circum.
stance to her grandmother, who married
on September 9Th, i76i, became the mother
of the following children
George the Fourth, 12th August, 1862
Duke of York, born 9th August, 1868 Duke
of Clarence, born 2lst August, 1865; Princess
Charlotte, born 29th Sept. 1866; Duke Of
Kent, born 2d November, 1857; Princess
Augusta, born 9th Nov. 1868; Princess Eliza.
beth, born 22d May, l77o; Duke of Cumber.
land, born 5th June 177i,
Eight children within nine years and nine
months Of her marriage, and being at the
birth of the Duke Of Cumberland, her eighth
child, only 27 years and II days old, Thi:
is an official statement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22

% PAxINos FuRNAcE.---This furnace
having passed into the hands Of its present
proptietots, Messrs Taggart, Barton & Fur
man, has been thoroughly repaired and ne
fitted and was put into blast few weeks
since. The furnace works admirably, and
yields about thirty tons of excellent char
coal iron per week, which is in good de-
mand. Mr.. Taggart has the management.
and superintends in person. He thinks
with economy, care, and the manufacture
of a good article, they will be able to gel
along, Notwithstanding the prices at pre-
sent, are not as remunerating as they
should be. Should Congress give us spe
cific instead of the ad valorem duty on iron
this branch of business would soon be in
prosperous condition.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22
FROM CARDENAS,

An extra from the office of the Bristol (R.
~ Phenix, dated June IA, says:
awe learn from Capt. Pearce, of brig A.
G. Washbura, which arrived at this port yes
;eTiay, from Cardenas, that he saw and con-
versed with two of the persons who we're
left at Cardenas by Lopez. The one, all
American boy, stated to Capt. P. that he en-
barked on board the Georgiana for Chagres,
on his way to California, and showed him his
ticket for his passage through. The other
was an Englishman, who also took passage
for California.
They both declared that they knew moth
ing Of the intention of Lopez until they en-
tered Cardenas that they refused 10 take up
arms, or have anything to do with the expe-
dition. On landing they made immediate
application TO Mr.. Bell, the American Consul,
for protection. The Consul stated that he
could do nothing for them. They were con-
sequen,ly taken prisoners, and the next day
carried TO Matanzas, where they were shot
Mr. Washburn, a passenger in the Wash.
burn, states that he saw, the day previous tc
his departure, a gentleman direct from Ma.
tanzas, who informed him that he safe the fou,
prisoners shot.
Much complaint is made against MIR. Bell
the American Consul, for his non-in,erlerence
in behalf of those who applied TO him.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22

From Key WEsr.-By dates to June 9th,
we learn that Capt. Lewis, of the steamer
Creole, has been discharged by consent OF
the district attorney, for bringing more pas
sens;ers in the Creole than the law allows,
but is now under arrest in charge of the Uni.
ted States marshal for being implicated in
aiding and assisting the expedition against
Cuba He was required TO give bonds to the
amount OF three thousand dollars, which he
failed to do, and is therefore held in custody
by the marshal