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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30

A PATRIOTIC AND LIBERAL OFFER.
OF the thousand disunion papers Of South
Carolina makes very furious annunciation
that John w. Wright, notorious Free
Soiler, has been elected Mayor Of Logans-
port, Ind Mr.. Wright, after ,lue reflection
upon The subject, has authorized the editor
OF the Indiana Sentinel to announce that if
South Carolina will abandon her mad prof.
ects of disunion, and obligate herself 10
talk no more Of secession, be will, for the
purpose Of quieting the South Carolina
mind, resign the Mayorship Of Logansport.
SO we may, expect compromise between
South Carolina and Logansport. All true
patriots may rejoice. " Grim -visaged war |"
will soon smooth his wrinkled front."--
Louisville Journal.
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I - VI
Balletia Of ths AMERICAN AIT Union. :
The May and June Nos. Of this interesting
and valuable Journal of the arts contain
many good things. The may No. is iIlustn
ted by an admirable etching of ''Putnan
narrating the capture of the Wolf" The
June number contains "The Stable" beau
tifnl mezzotint engraving, comprising the
figure of horse, drawn to life. The Bulle-
tin is the organ of .he American Art Union
and is published for the members alone, each
receiving copy oft, besides the regular
yearly engravings
lhe constitution Of man considered in rsla.
ton totac natura ua,os, by George COmbs
Adapted to The use of Schools. Fowlers
q. Wells, N. Y, 25c.
This lisa work calculated to give the Young
an idea q the laws which govern the body
and mind of man; their relations to exter.
nal objects and beings in this world, and the
courses OF action which, in consequence,
seem to be beneficial or hurtful, in this life.
lnasmuch as man has faculties which enable
ann to discover the hidden mysteries of sci
'nee ana art; to investigate and analyze life
ess substances and study the laws which
eem to govern them, we believe that part
II the education of our youth should consist
n the knowledge of the laws of life and
lealth as relating to themselves. This work
S one OF class that should be used in ev-
y common school. tits written in a plain
lyle, and being void Of those technical terms
Q dlificult to the learner, is easily under
TODD.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30
The No License CIause.

One OF our exchanges, in commenting up
on this clause, now part of the New Con
stitution, asks the question, /" Is the law o
the State prohibiting the sale of spirituou
liquors. inconsistent with the anti-licens,
clause ~ The opinion is given that it is
and that the Legislature after the first o.
September cannot pass such a law. All law,
inconsistent with the provisions Of the new
instrument, from that time will be repealed
but all consistent with i: will remain in
iorce until amended or repealed. As there
lsa difference Of opinion as to the consis-
tency of the liquor law, we suppose that the
question must be decided by the Judiciary,
No license 10 traffic in intoxicating
liquors shall hereafter be granted in this
State, but the General Assembly NAV, by
law provide against evils resulting there
FROM"
The above is the clause alluded to. The
Legislature cannot grant license to sell lio-
uors, but mag by law, prouids against cpils
resulting from such sale. Now, if laws can
be framed that will eflectually provide
against these evils iuithona psoliSiling the
sale OF the article itself, we are much mis-
taken as 10 the nature of the traffic. So long
as liquor is sold, just so long will evil result
therefrom, for when liquor is sold we ma
naturally suppose II is drank, and evil will
undoubtedly be coexisient with the drink.
ing fit. Whenever men cease TO drink it,
then will there cease to be demand for it,
and OF course no one will engage in the sale
OF sil article for which there is no demand.
Not until then will the evil disappear, and
until that time legislators may rest easy, at
least SO far as prohibiting the sale is concern
ed. When The drinker is looked to as much
as The seller has been and is now, BY our
law making power, we shall expect some
thing which will tend more to do away with
1.-The evil than anything yet etdone--by law.
Iftbe vender be fined for selling, The drink.
ershoald be treated similarly. One is graf
flying bis love Tor money end supporting his
Ismily, while the other is pandering to
morbid appetite for stimulus and contact
ng or supporting a vicious habit. Both are
equally aware of the effects and both, or
ssither, should be held responsible by the
,uJlic. But after all, we are moi 50 sure
hat laws upon the subject are at all calcu-
ated to hurry the time when liquor viii be
sed BY nobody as a beverage II seems to
! that putiIc opinion will produce that re-.
uIt ss soon as lengthy, ambiguous, and
oubifuI meaninglsws. j
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30

kENTucKY AHEAD OF THE UNION !-FE
MALE VOTERS IA late law in Kentucky
which, in palt, reads as follows, gives won.
en-, under certain restrictions, the right tt
vote:
1T shall be the duty Of all the qualified
voters in each School District, (widows bs v
Ing children of the proper age included, } O.
such as may attend on the first SATURDAY il
April, in each year, to meet at their School.
house, or other place, and to elect three
school Trustees, TO superintend," &c.
we hope the Woman's Rights Society
VIII properly appreciate this evidence Of
gallantry on the part Of the Legislature oil
one one state.-Ne'oport d' Couington (Ky.)
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Factories.

u u
A gentleman Of four acquaintance observed,
| a few days since. that the mechanics of this
place should forma joint stock company and
erect a cotton factory. We should be glad
to see the manufacturing spirit aroused in
this place more generally, although, we now
have probably greater number of factories
than nine out of ten places of the size of this.
We should not recommend investment in
cotton factory for many reasons. Cotton is
grown in the south, and that portion of the
country is increasing the number of her fac
tories rapidly. Indeed, even at the present
time, such advances have been made in man
ufacturing the coarser articles of cotton, that
Massachusetts, with her innumerable spin
dies and vast machinery cannot compete sue
cessfully with the south, in those fabrics.
The south uses larger amount of cotton
fabrics than the north, and the immense trade
which the latter has had in this article is rap
idly falling of, and centering nearer home.
This is the tendency of all kin lis of manu-
tuctures, and eventually, we believe that
the south will manufacture all her own cot
ton and even export considerable. We also
believe that the endless variety of iron arti
cles will be made in the regions where the
raw material can be had, cheap and convent.
ent, other things being equal. Portsmouth
will soon be one hour only from rich and
inexhaustible iron and coal region, and the
fires Of fifty furnaces, heated with coal found
within a stones throw, will melt ore that is |
equally as convenient, and of course, cheap
as dirt. We shall have facilities for ship
ping either east, west, north or south. We
have rich valley and productive country
up the Scioto, and bread and meat can be
sold as cheap here as elsewhere in towns of
this size, Viewing the matter thus, we see
no reason why Portsmouth should not put
into operation extensive iron factories. We
must have extensive ones in order 10 compete
with those of larger places, and in order to
give us reputation. With such, and men,
such as we already have, who are acquainted
with the iron business, not a doubt exists in
our minds Of the success of an enterprize of
this kind. Therefore, we recommend the
erection Of an iron factory. We shall have
more to say upon this subject, because it is
important.
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Rome.
The foreign files by the Niagara bring the
following items of intelligence from Rome ::


The foreign files by the Niagara bring the
following items of intelligence from Rome :
ROME, May 81.
Calandrelli, the colonel of artillery who
conducted the defense of Rome against the
French, and became triumvir for few days
after the resignation Of Mazzini, has been ri.
ed and condemned to death.
The note of Cardinal Antonelli, published
by the Independence Beige, notwithstanding
an official disayowal in the Giornale di Ro-
ma, had produced strong sensation among
the French officers. Patrols of French cav.
airy, guarded by mounted sbini, were search
ing the country houses for arms. Cardinal
Vizzardelli had died.
A young man named Ercoli has been sem
fenced to the gallies, in Rome, for twenty
years, for having, as it is alleged, prevented
a companion from smoking! There is good
reason to believe that Ercoli only gave his
opinion upon the smoke question, that he was
overheard, taken before a tribunal Of five
prelates, and sentenced 10 The galleys. 1t is
added that he was SO beaten by the sbini that
ne will die in prison. AtViterbo, party of
French Dragons stole some fowls roasting for
body Of Roman dragons, whereupon there
was fight
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Reform in Massachusetts.

There is a party Of progress in Massachu.
setts, as well as in Maryland, Ohio, Indiana
&C., who are now moving for a reform in the
organic law of that old Commonwealth. AS
here, too, there is stand-still party there,
who are pursuing about as weak course Of
opposition to change and improvement as did
some of their brethren in 0hio;-they 90 one
step further, however, maintaining that il
will be unconstitutional for the people to
change and modify their constitution. AS
discussion has begun, there can be but one
result anticipated, and that is the triumph Of
the progressives.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30

CT Mr.. John Cole, aged about / 8 years,
son Of VIM. Cole, Of Mason county, KY,
was killed by a horse, The other day. He
wos adjusting rope about the horses neck
while, at the same time, it was attached to
bis own body. The horse became frightened
and ran, dragging the boy considerable
distance, and mangling his body in most
shocking manner. He died in few min
utes.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30

A FREycH FARcE.-The Parisians are diver,
ung themselves with very lively Trace, repre-.
sentlng the adventures Of Frenchman in Lon
don during the Great Exhibition. The disa.
greea6les of tough beef heavy puddings, som
bre skies and stiff manners, throw them int
convulSions Of laughter-when suddenly the
stage is darkened, (the scenes being a few
blank walls,) sad music makes the heart sinh
with its plaintiye wailing, while a few melan
cholly individuals in deep mourning steal abou
on tlptoe. slowly repeating in solemn whisper
"Cest SOnday"
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what Strangers Think Of Portsmouth

What Strangers Think of Portsmouth
We had the pleasure, few days since O
taking by the hand Bro. Vance, of the Gallis
Courier, and was pleased to learn from hin
that Gallipolis was improving rapidly, hav.
ing seemingly walked from Rip-Van Win.
kle sleep within the last year or two. Bro
V. gives the readers of the Courier an ac.
count Of his trip to Cincinnati, (by-the-bye
editors must generally account 20 their pat.
rons Tor absence-must have reasonable
excuse, or be dealt with like truant school
boys,) in which he pays Portsmouth the fol.
lowing compliment:
Arrived at Portsmouth just in time to have
to wait some eight Or ten hours for the Gin
clnnati packet, which gave us fine opportu-
nifty to look around and see the workings of
the spirit of improvement. This town, or
rather city, shows what spirit of united
perseverance, can accomplish. A few wears
since Portsmouth was rather insignificant
place, dependant almost exclusively upon
the canal business for support. Now. the
canal business is scarcely noticeable. A
home business has been established that af-
lords profitable employment to all parties.-
The citizens of Portsmouth cast their bread
upon the waters, and it is now being return
ed thousand fold.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30

The New LICENSE LAW In MAINE.-Tht
Mayor of Augusta has published card
granting his approval Of the request Of many
citizens Of that place for suspension Of six.
y days in enforcing the provisions Of the
liquor law, in order that dealers may make
arrangements for getting rid Of their stock. =
The Mayor of Portland has given notice to
sra similar effect. The Bangor Wing says
The Mayor Of this city viii probably do the
same. TO jump at once upon the large deal
ers In liquor would ruin them
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30

"DUTcHMAN" AND "GERMAN. These
w! words are often interchangeable, as if they
slgulfie,d the same thing. "Dutchmen,'
properly signifies natives Of the Netherlands
ana Holland, of whom there are but few in
tlis country. German,' is name given
70 the Inhabitants Of Austria, Prussia, -
Wurtemburg, Saxony, and other German
Slates, and is the properftitle by which to
designate that large, industrious, and frugal
portion Of our population commonly called
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30

An orator holding forth in favor of women.
concluded thus--"0h my hearers depend upon
IL nothing beats good wife, al beg your
pardon" replied one Of the female auditors, "a
drunken husband does"
The lady was right and the orator, too For
aman vino gets drunk and beats his wife is
about as near notling as any tsing we can think
of "a
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-06-30

stnke ticket sir, for the benefit 81 tba
wlaow !, g std orphan fund Of the Spike soeis-
w r Wen, ysa-s; don't care So much !.
though, ior the orphans. but i 70 IN M strong
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An exchange threatens, If the ladies' intro.
auce the Turkish trowsers, that the men win
tiplicity Of wives! 'uu''
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The INQUIRER Free a, Postage.

After the LIST of July. HE Inquirer will cir
cnlate within the county free of Postage. We
wish our readers to take particular notice OF
this fact and also, that orpsper is only ONE
I DOLLAR IN ADVANCE.
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s Every wbig county meeting In Pennsylya.
MIA declares in favor Of Gen. Scott for the
Presidency, and Gov. Johnson for Governor.
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0F- Our publication daSbeing on Mon
aay, aitadyertisements and notices for pub.
cation, must be hande inson Saturday.
The southern press., 1851-05-19
Foreign Items.

One of the edifices which have suffered most
during the seige of Rome, was the ancient basili-
ca of St Pancras, situated on the Japiculum, ont
side of the city walls. By the active exertions
of Father Ignatius, of st. Philip Ner the work
of restoration has rapidly gone forward, and the
period of its re opening has been fixed
Beautiful writing paper is now manufactured
in which the autograph of the buyer appears in
the watermark. Ivory surface paper, with da-
mascene patterns introduced, is another beau
tful novelty.
When certain trials of questionable delcacy
take place in the English courts, the judges who
are compelled to try them, order the courts to
be cleared of women and children. The English
complain that accounts ofthese trials are never
theless allowed to appear in the daily prints.
The municipal council of Paris have resolved
that the contractor for the letting of chairs in
the Champs Elysees, shall not be allowed TO re-
ceive more than ten centimes for each chair, on
fete days and ordinary days, under pain of 80 fr.
fine.
In the course oflast year, the cabmen ofParis
had given up articles found in their vehicles of
the value of 22,695 francs.
Great improvements and alterations have been
made in the London omnibuses.
DIR. Johnson was a constant attendant at the
gallery pews of which CNo lS,) he had seat
for many years. Some of the vestry having
determined that the pillar in the pew should
bear testimonial recording the interesting fact,
DIR. Croly, st. Stevens has written the follow
ing inscription lin this pew, and beside this
pillar, for many years, attended divine service,
the celebrated DIR. Samuel Johnson, the philo.
sopher the poet, the great photographer, the
profound moralist, and chief writer of his time.
Born 1909 died 1884. In the remembrance and
honor of noble faculties, nobly employed, some
inhabitants of the Parish Of St. Clement Danes.
have placed this slight memorial. A. d. 1851 y
From the annual report OF the Royal West
Minister Ophthamc Hospital, itaT pears that from
the year 1917 to January 1851, S2,725 persons
have avaled themselves of the benefits of this
charity.
The Berhamdoor ivory caryers have prepared
many beautiful works for the Great Exhibition.
The English, it is said, would see with surprise
the rough and primitive tools with which this
beautiful work is executed The feet of the
workmen have the dexterity of another pair OF
hands, as they make use of them in picking up
their tools, etc. I.
The Illustrated News says "The vaporings
of the New York paper on the subject of the
Great Exhibition, are strange chapters in the
history Of nonsense. Yankeeand is, it seems,
to send us cargo of republican and socialist
philosophers. We shall have, we presume, Mr.
Elijah Program, Mr.. Hannibal Chollop DIR.
Jinery Dunkle, Professor Groper, Mr.. Jefferson
Brick and the "most remarkable men of our
country, sir" Lei them come. We will show
them the old country, and try to persuade them
that we are not so ill off as they take us to be- y
The total number of evctions in Connemara
are estimated at four thousand Most of those
evcted will probably come to this country
The southern press., 1851-05-19
LIZA OF JOHN RANDOLPH

ID. Appleton g. CO., 300 Broadanay Neuo York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
lFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
ia BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 50 SO.
" Mr. Garland has given us a daguerrec' type of
acharacter more eccentric and variable than Ura-
nus itself, and withal, two volumes Of exceedingly
choice historical reading. "-( Republic
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. p Charleston .Mer-
curry
been desired Mr. Garland has furnished an ex.
tremely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history of his life. and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account of the poll
tics and the public men of the day. ''-[ Crescent.
" Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. 1t must be read by multtudes with in
tense interest "--I-ue,oark Daily .qdpertiser
" MIR. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por-
ralture OF the erratc and brilliant subject of his
pen. - JNsU Orleans Delta.
" This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees or distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us faithful account Of his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches. &c. -
Philadelphia Enquirer
AS biography, 1t is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensivenes
and variety of manner. IL Boston Post
:" is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which We are acquainted. - Eue-
ming Post
" The work is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and is replete with striking passages. The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. II forms valuable addi-
ton to our national history ."Democraiic Rspie,o
March Id tw-w
The southern press., 1851-05-19

GLA EXPLORING CoMPANY--An exploring
and mining company from Montgomery, (Ala,)
numbering thirty-fve men, lately arrived at Mo-
bile, and took passage on steamer for New
Orleans,from whence they will proceed toShreve-
port, and by way of EI Paso to the Gia, which
is to be the scene their operations In stating
these facts, the Mobile Register adds:
at has been surmissed that this Gila expedi-
ton is really force intended against Cuba and
the motto on their banner Secession, Southern
rights, Gila," certainly indirates some political
project; but we are assured by those who pro-
fess to know all about it's objects that it is bona
fide what it purports to be, a company organized
for the purpose Of exploring and mining the
country bordering on the Gila river, which is the
boundary between the United States and Mex
leo"
The southern press., 1851-05-19

the person offering 70 furnish any such class at
the lowest price Quality considersd) will receive
contract for the same, on executing bond, with
two more sureties satisfactory TO the Secretary
Of the Senate, for the performance thereof, under
forfeiture Of twice the contract price in case o
failure, which bond ia to be filed in the Office of the
said Secretary within ten days after the proposals
have been accepted.
lr any article contracted for should not be de
livered within the time stipulated. or should be
inferior IN any respect to the sample, the bond
Of the contractor will be put in suit
Proposals should be endorsed /" Pro sails for
Stationery for the Senate" and oe dir -.gl TO the
Secretary Of the Senate at Washington
Proposals and specimens must be delivered at
the Office free Of charge.
ASBURY DICKENS,
Ap 24-td Secretary Of the Senate.