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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

A letter from Austin, Texas, says :"A
few Coddoe, ,ShawnUcs and Dolawareshring
in game for sale, and their price current
never varies from two bits, whether specu-
lating in honey, quarter of venison, bear
meat, or a fifteen pound turkey"
The mercury was four degreess below
zero on the morning Of the 10Th ofALril, at
Franconia.
The body Of a Mr.. Church, who was
suddenly missed from South Bridgeyater,
last winter, was found last week floating
in Niponicket Pond, 1t is supposed that
in returning from neighbor's, he fell in
to the pond and was drowned.
The Minnesota Pioneer says that One
eyed Dekora, chief of the Winnebagoes
about seventy years old, was in ST. Paul's
on the 10th inst. He is the same man
who, with his band, took Black Hawk
prisoner in 1888, andi is quite grey-headed.
He has had 81 wives.
jobs question, in the 3Sth chapter35th
verse, "Can'st thou send lightnings that
they may go and say unto thee, Here we
are % is no longer problem. The tele-
graphic lightning says "a great deal more
every day.
1t is astonishing how much wisdom can
be compressed into three lines /; for exam
pie, "The most useful sign painters in the
world are publishers of newspapers-ad-
vertise your business in the papers. if you
would draw CUSTOM"
Henry Taylor, of Ashheld, Mass, killed
at single shot from barn window,
twenty.one crows, feedirga at distance
of four and half rods. He fired with On
old musko,, which, for want ola lock was
touched off with match.
The amount Of duties paid by the three
British (Cunard) steamers that arrived at
Boston during the quarter just closed, was
$6lO.969 25, averaging $2OS,656 AZ
each. ~
The late earthquake in Tennessee, be.
side stopping spring OF water which had
been running from time immemorial, loos-
ened, near Nashville, huge rock, weigh
ing several hundred tons, from its bed,
where it has rested for thousands of years,
nodoubt and sent it whirling down q hill
forunatelyto 10 the injury ofno one,
A GENUINE MAN-One in Thousand-
Saving the Young from Future Crime. A
young lady called in at the store Of one ofour
dry goods merchants, the otherday,& stole
pair of kid gloves, while purchasing six
pence worth Of lustring, A gentleman in
the store called the attention Of the mer-
chant TO the fact. and he instead Of threat.
ening the lady or compelling her to pay double
the price, gently told her that she had robbed
him, and at the same time refused TO take the
gloves back or receive compensa ton for them,
but in terms Cf mild reproof cautioned her a
gainst committing so heinousa sin again, and
told her 10 keep them as perpetual warning.
The lady shed tears Of thankfalness and shame,
and left, no doubt, greatly improved in char.
acter by the adventure. The merchant is, a
genuine christian.---Albany Knickerboker..
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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
Austria.

The "German reforme" gives currency
to the report, that there has beenan inter-
change ofnotes of an unpleasant nature
between the cabinets of St. james and Vi
emma, growing out Of the relations existing
between Austria and Turkey, and that
the insurection in Crotia is at an end.
The Hungarian refugees have not yet
reached their destination in Asia Minor.
Count Bplthyamy is ILL.
The Austrian Cabinet has intimnted that
in regard to the attitude of Prussia on the
German question, Austria will not be the
first TO break the peace of Europe---but
that she will not allow any other German
power to attempt any thing contrary to
the treaty of 1850.
The Protestant movement is progress
sing in Bohemia and Suxony.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

THE WEATHER. FRUIT AND CRops.--
The Ohio Cult,pator of the lst inst,
says;
Our letters from all parts of the State,
and some from adjoining States, speak of
the remarkably cold and dry weather of
the past month, making the spring very
backward one, but still not unfayorable
for farm work, and the wheat crop every
whore promises well. Indeed we think
it never looked betterin Ohio. on the LIST
of May, than at present. Fruit trees are
now coming into blossom finely, and all
kinds promise well except peuches, which
arc killed in many parts; though in shelter
ed yards and gardens there is a fair show
Of cfblcssoms. We have had mild wealth
or with heavy ruins and thunder the past
three or four days,
Peaches in this nsighborhood promise
well.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
Destructive Fire near Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD, o., Nav l

About l2o'clock last night. the distillery
and mill of James Robinson, known as Peru
mills, situated about 2miles west of this
place, on MadRiver, were discovered to be
on fire, soon the whole roof of the distlery
was enveloped in flames. No efficient
means benign hand to check the progress
ofthe fire, the entire valuable property, with
large lot of grain were consumed. A
high wind prevailed, which assisted consid-
erabl y in the sprendof the fire. Nothing
was saved except Mr.. Robinson's books.
The loss is estimated at near $4,000, on
which there was insurance.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

GFOwing to the arrival of the Cambria
and Canada, during the past week, and the
consequent quantity of foreign news, we
have been compelled to omit the Sd article
on Portsmouth as well as much other mat
ter, which would otherwise have been
given.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
Cheering from Virginia.

The eIectionin Virginia a few dayssince,
shows large democratic gain. Full re-
turns have not yet been received. In the
enstern portions of the State the majorities
in favor Of convention to revise the con.
stitution are very large.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
From Washington.

May lst-- P M.
The committee of thirteen had settled
the principles of tho proposed compromise
OF the slavery question, and Mr.. Clay has
removed for short time to the residence
of Mr.. Calvert in Maryland, to write the
reports and prepare the bills. The whole Of
which will probably he laid before the Sen
ate in week.
The National Inteiigencer.on authority;
denies that Gen. Taylor has any intention
to veto any compromise on the slavery
question that may pass both Houses.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
The MinsfralS.

Villa ms Empire band gave specimen
of their spirit moving harmony, at the Apol-
10, on Saturday evening last, to good hour.
Owing to the rain the house was not as crowd
ed as it otherwise would haYe been. Brown
and Gersie, gave us their songs in the genu-
inc darkie style. In fact the whole troupe
are up to athing ortwoas "colored gemmen."
To night, the entertainment is varied and
will draw good house.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
Riohland County Democrat.

Anew Democratic paper with the above
title, reaches US from Munsfeld. II is n
large sheet, edited by Joel Myers. 1t makes
good appearance, and will, we doubt not,
do good service in the democratic cause
We wish it abundant success.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

@A gentlem man lately from Santa Fe,
states that he learned from persons sent to
treat with them, that when the Indians hav-
ing Mrs. White prisoner were attacked by
Mai Grier, an Indian woman seized Mrs. WIS
child and fed. An accidental shot from the
Americans killed the woman; her husband
then despatched the child. Mrs. Whites
negro servant had also been slain.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

The Pittsburgh Post, says: "We saw
on Tuesday the son Of man worth "two
hundred thousand" lying "dead drunk"
in the utroot. A fow eteps from him lay
the son of a man worth nothing in the
same condition. Verify, whiskey is a great
leyeller.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

O3-A fire occurred at Owensburg, KY,
few days since, burning down a tobacco
stemmery, and destroying 100000 lbs. of
Tobacco. The loss is estimated at SIS, 900.
Insurance $4,000.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
Springfield City.

The inhabitants Of the above named place
have adopted the charter granted by the late
Legislature. Itcontains very strenuous pro-
visions against selling ardent spirits, and
gives the power to grant licenses 20 the city
council,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
Murder.

The Indianapolis Sentinel stotes that
man named Hiram Morehouse, living afew
miles from that city, wos arrested on Mon
day last, charged with the murder Of his
son, q lad about 10 years old. The boy
appeared to have been beaten to death by
witho or club. A cononer's jury so de.
cieed as wo learn. Morehouso is in jail.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

OJThe total value of personal property
in Hamilton county, as returned by tho as
SCISSORS, is $40, 1928, ,944-an increase over
last year Of SS02.l75.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

or BY recent iadvices from Mexico, we
learn that on the 10Th ult., dreadful hur-
ricaro and severe FIRE visited the city Of
Mexico, and destroyed property 70 the
nnount pf half q million Of dollars,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
by TELEGRAPH.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHNeroN, May3.
Editors Dispatch

aN AsuAON, MAYS,
Editors Dispatch:
SENATE. Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Clnrk
re,appeared in their seats.
MIR. Butler of s. G. reported bill
authorizing the resignation Of Judges in
c1se Of inability of the Circuit Judge. Tho
bill was takenup and passed.
Mr.. Dawson offered "a resolution that
the Secretary Of the Interior be directed
to inform the Senate of the progress
and extentand practicabiIity Of the Mexi.
can boundary commission, which was a.
dopted. .s
1t was agreed that when the Senate nd.
journed, itbe until Monday next.
The Vice President said he should be
absent sometime after Monday next.
Several private and local bills were
taken up and passed. ~ aash
A bill reported by Mr., Douglass making
a grant of land to illinois Central Railroad
taken up and discussed at length. Il was
amended so as to make similar grants Of
land to railroads in Mississippi and AIaba.
a,cn lines extending from Chicago to Mo.
bile, and passed, yeas 26-nays Ia.
The Senate then went into executive
session and soon after adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Stanton of Tenn, from
committee on Naval affairs, reported Joint
resolution that hereafter the meridian Of
the observatory at Washington, shall be
adopted for astronomical and geographical
purposes, and part Of the computations Of
nautical almanacks, exclusively for the
use of navigation shall be adapted to the
meridian of Greenwich, He said that
many memorials had been sent to Com
gress against the change of the meridian
and the resolution which he had reported.
Mr.. Milan asked whether it would alter
the American charts.
Mr.. Stanton said not the least, as they
are adapted to American and English mer.
dian, and thought that ample time should
be given for the examination.
Mr. Chandler said it was desirable that the
change should be made, but not SO extern
slyely as was first proposed.
Mr.. Thompson of Miss, remarked
change Of meridian should not be made
now, it would be for all time, and they
should not act hastily.
The resolution was referred TO q com.
mittee on the state of the Union.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

OT The Court of Common Pleas COM
mences its Summer session to-day, in this
place:
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
FOR GOVERNOR,
REUBEN WOOD.

nI- disqualification 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, 1850-05-06

Mr.. Murdoch, the actor, was to have
played Othelloat Chicago, the 10Th. butdid
make his appearance at the hour. Search
wos made for him all the evening, and the
next day, but he was not foundtill the next
day after, when q letter was received from
him, dated at a place sixteen miles of,
saying that he wns totally unconscious as
to the manner in whichhe had left Chicago.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06
ST.. LOUIS, Nav +;

VT IVUiS, IIuy Us
A dreadful accident occurred last night
at Lede Saloon, 5th street, near Locust.
A May day party atJ. H. Perketts school.
The scholars and their parents had assem-.
bled for amusement, the first floor gave
way. bearing down some 200-breaking
through the ground floor, passing into the
cellar, which was half filled with, water.
A great number wounded, some mortally.
Two killed instantly. One lady had both
legs fractured. one Of them In two places.
A piece Of wood entered the hip Of another
lady, uhd came out on the other side. In
all 20 died and 40 were wounded.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

THE Rio Grunde Sentinel Of the 10Th
inst, says the Indians continue 10 commit
outrages at every opportunity. They re-
Gently murdered near Lpredo, the San
Antonio mail rider, and Mr.. Napoleon
Kemp, we'll known citizen, A meeting
Is TO be held by citizens of Brownsville, to
adopt measures for their protection.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

IA fire engine has been introduced into
one Of the back towns Of Wisconsin. The
editor ihspcaking Of Il, calls il four
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-05-06

eTThe Senate has confirmed the nom-
ination Of our townsman, Edward Hamilton,
as Secretary of Oregon.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-16
To Teachers Of Common Schools.

A Teachers Institute will be opened at
West Poultney, OH Monday, the 22d of
April, to continue six days, under the in
struction C. Mr.. Zalmon Richards. Rev.
Mr.. Newman, Principal of Troy Confer
ence Academy, and Rev. Mr.. Taylor of
ChitteuLen.
There will be no charge for tuition or
incidental expenses aud we ,ruJt the ben
eft which teachers will receive will album
dainty compensate them for their travel
ling expenses and the cost of six DAYS
board
The location of the institute has been
fixed upon, not with the view of accom>
modatiug particular ncighborhood, but
to afford competent accommodation, so
far as possible, to Addison Rutland and
Bennington Counties. We therefore call
upon teachers in those counties to come
and encourage each other, encourage us.
and allow us to enco rage y0u in your i'm
portant work. Come, that YOU may he
inspired with fresh interest and zeal, aud
he prompted to increased fidelity in the
discharge of your high and responsible
duties. Come, and we trust YOU viii
galher some hints and suggestions hai
may prepare you to Gischsrae thu,c dutic-
more su cessruliy and wth grcalcr hcuo
tit 10 those committed ,o your chaige.
Be- OF the ground D., Q O'Clock on Mon
day morning and sou shall receive O cor
dial welcome. H'se eWi4 that moron-
i'm ed be. To- accomplish 10. If 90 public
conveyance wi take you 20 the place In
season. let some good itrmcr.-somo good
friend OF schools, fit up ting and strong
tram and bring You on.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-16


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lcIsUn' esPGcia'ly III porliohs OF me Nor'herh
press 10 mol now refer 10 u Tor me pur-
pose OF entering upon any dclence OF tna'
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puhuani aoll''y 10 pro'ccl hlinsei anu
NOSE VINO nave assured nilh-and strong
men nave at ',fnes "sp'reu TO me nonor OF
,ou'U'ng MS s"'e.u-HaNe 'e't 'ne ielu W''h
out I',''e cause OF Ooas'Ing' or Tor cohsoIing
reiIec'ou'
may not DC noIc' upon an occasions, 10
.''''N us lie uocs' OF 10 Az as "c uoes. lIo''
10" no man ana WINE no mans judgment
cau OF ouent 10 ,luNe "''rc commanding
power 'n"'l ms ava no ildn example
u'o,o l'"''n' n''uei'Ie' WV" every u"e wno
uesrcs W s'""u unu AeeP III 'hc paul u pat
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oe "'r "'," a'ol,er VI my own course h"u
now re'cr 10 'ia' speech LOT 'he purpose
Oh suy'"g' "la' "l'''e uiere may lie IN IL
so"'c o'"V'uS, o"s W "i'Vn my own way Is
NV e","e' c'ea', yet II, VIE spir' III VINO"
ne spoHe, most co'dla''y ana nearby con
cur "net'"r my uiucrence iroai Nun up
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s0e.""iS "lnu suns'"""aH W"Ne Ior o''leTs
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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-16
Fugitive Slaves.

On this subject, the Journal Of Commerce
has the following Illustration from the Bible:
The necessity of surrendering fugitive
slaves we regret, but cannot avoid. What
ever the constitution requires of us in that
matter, we will perform, unless we shall be-
come convinced. (Which we are not at pres
ent,) that il is clearly contrary to the Law of
God. On this point we cannot overlook the
that when Onesimus, the slave Of Philemon,
ran away from his master, and fled TO Rome,
where he was converted under the instruc-
tons of Paul, then prisoner, the latter did
not smuggle him of by the under ground
railroad, nor conceal him in some garrett or
cellar OF the metropolis, but sent him hack
to his master, with most courteous, atlec-
Tomato and christian letter, - beseeching"
Philemon TO set Onesimus at liberty but at
the same time, promising, over his own sig
nature, to pay him whatever might be due
by Onesimus whether including service or
not, does not distinctly appear from the re-
cord | and to Indemnify him for any wrong
which the latter might have committed. Our
own views in reference to this matter, are
lust like Paurs. rs expressed in his letter to
Philemon Ii slave should escape to US
from his master, we would use our best en-
dcavors TO secure his freedom not by yio-
lalng the rights of property as recognized
by law, nor by getting up or commencing
a mob,-but by friendly negotiation with the
master. appealing perhaps to his magnanim
| itv, and at the same time putting our hands
into our own pockets, and soliciting others
to to do the same, that we might share with
the master in The pleasure of giving the poor
fellow his liberty. We would say TO the
,,,.,or &c PAM said m Philemon " With
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-16
/ JIG n,iSSleburp Register.
Middlebury, April IS, 1850.
New Mexico.

In speaking of MIR. WEBsTER's speech
some time since, we stated the necessity of a
more positive assurance than we now have
that Slavery can never enter New Mexico
before we could consent to the organization
OF territorial government for that country
without positive prohibition of the "pe.
culinr institution" We believe there arc
few, if any, persons at the North, who will
will Insist on this measure, after they arc
clearly convinced that il can be of no posi-.
bic practical use.
The whole obicc, of honest and reasona-
be Free Sad cscn is gained, when Califor-
MIA and New Mexico, in uhaiccer ,cay is
most SeeSit'e and proper, are secured to Free
dom. That Mr.. WrBsTER's confident and
positive opinion on this question is deliberate
and well-considered, we presume no sane
man ever doubted-and that he is entirely
honeS in his a,owals on that subject, We
think no one who is himself sincere in lis
professions, will be very likely 10 doubt.
a large portion of the people of this
State we presume, are uniformed as to the
actual state of things in New Mexico, and
Of the grounds on which Mr. WEBSTER
POUNDS his opinion. 1t is a duty the North.
ern press owe 10 this distinguished states
man-howevcr they may differ with him on
this point-and it is also duty every
journalist owes his readers, who undertakes
to inform the public on the more importan.
passing events TO throw all possible light
upon this question, and 10 present the facts
as they are. In this case, 10 be sure, we can
give little else than opinions, founded upon
far more accurate knowledge of the affairs
of that territory than any of US here can be
supposed to have.
We begin, this week, with certain state.
ments and opinions of lion. HuGm n
SMITH, Delegate from New Mexico-who
OF course, may be supposed to be thoroughly
acquainted with the subject. The following
correspondence embraces other topics than
Slavery, and will be read with much inter.
est:
HoUsk OF RErREsRNrATIvEs,)
March 10, 1850.
SIR: Will you be kind enough to give
mt
1. The reasons for the opinion you ex-
pressed few days since, that negro slavery
would never he extended into the depart
ment of New Mexico?
2. What has been the form of civil gov.
ernment in New Mexico since Genera
hcarney took military occupation of tina
department, on the 22d August, 1876, ant
who have been the principal officer, in chary,
Of the same
3. What is the population Of New Moxi
co; and Of the permanent inhabitants nov
there, how many were immigrants from tn,
United States
Desiring an early reply. am, sir, very re-
spceItully, your obedient servant,
+. G. SPAULDING.
lluGH N. SMITH, Esq,
Delegate from New MEXICO.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-16
Vermont Peace Convention.

The State Peace Convention which recently
met al Montpelier chose DIR. n. Ward, Of Bur
lington, President, and passed the annexed res
olntions;
l. Whereas, permanent and universal peace
is promised IL mankind in Divine Revelation
as one of the triumphs of the gospel Of Jesus
Christ, therefore every believer in Christianity
should feel constrained to labor for the promo
ton of this result among men.
.. That as the Trial by battle between
individuals has long been abolished as a bar
barous, insane and wicked system for settling
personal disputes, it is the duty OF all protested
christians and civilized nations, to adopt some
method OF adjusting their differences, more
consistent with the first principles of justice
and humanity, than n resort to the sword.
g. That this Convention cordially approve
of the objects of the recent Peace Congress AT
Brussels and Paris, aud Of the proposition TO
hold another Congress during the present year,
at Frankforton.the Maine, in Germany and
that the necessary steps be taken to secure a
large aud respectable delegation TO represent
the Stale Congressional Districts, Counties and
Colleges of Vermont, in that assembly.
a. That a well defined and authoritative
code Of internal Law, and permanent High
Court Of equality and ArbitrAment 10 apply
the principles Of that Code TO the adjudication
Of international disputes, are indispensably nee
essary to the peace and harmony of the com
monwealth Of nations.
5. That actual war is not only opposed to
the fundamental principles Of the Christian
Religion, reason and humanity, but that prep
aration for war serves to stimulate Jealousies
and hostile suspicious between Nations, and
endanger their peace on trivial questions Of
difference; and they also impose heavy bur