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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-07-14
.The Richest DeyeIopment Vet.

The trial Of M. A, BaaDLEy, of the PhG-
mir Bank in this city, is now going on Mt
ew York. He is charged with swindling
ROBERT BARBER, broker Of st. Louis, oul oi
some $4,000, in pretended scheme to buy
out the Oxford Bank of Massachusetts,, cir
culaie it's notes largely IN the West und then
'let the Bank go down." The cxposc,as gIv-
en- so far by the prosecuting witness, is very
rich affair, and will not only place Mr.. Brad
ley high up in the financial eircles,'' butioOks
very much like making him prominent can
didate for one OF the largest public institutions
in the Union!
The New York Herald considers The de-
tails of the evidence in this case as rich aud
racy as well written novel or an exciting
drama, and further revelations, equally inter.
esting, are yet to come. These developments,
while they afford fun for the reader, are at the
same time highly instructive; and the eyes
Of the community are beginning to be eopened
to the swindng operations hitherto practisei
upon them with impunilv.-Cin. Enquirer.
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Attempted Murder.

A. day or two since, Frenchman, named Jo-
sEPH KRAmP, went into shoe store on the
north side OF Court street, between Vine and
Walnut, and asked for Mr.. JOHN MoRLcH, a
journeyman working in that establishment
KRAMP was directed to go up stairs, which he
did, and found Mon OH and anotherl jour at
work. He askedM. why he had been talking
about him, and, without awaiting reply, at
tackled him with large hunting knife, inflict-
ing three or four severe wounds in the head,
cheek, and neck. The companion Of M. ter
rifcd at this bloody demonstration, ran off with
a howl of marder at every interval Of respir-
alton, and scared up that excellent and vigi-
liant officer, Mr.. CHARLES PEIPENBBiNG, who
Immediately rushed 10 the rescue. KRAnP got
out by a back way, ard escaped through an ad-
joining house; but he was oyertaken by officer
p, who is as feet as scared locomotive, and
taken to the Mayors Office, where he was held
to bail. The chap who followed "murder''
was the main witness, and the chap the more
deserves credit for his race-horse energy, The
prisoner dropped his knife on the way to the
Mayors Office, but it fell rather too heavily to
escape the acute ear of Mr.. PtIPEsBRISG, and
he picked it up. Uponthe person Of the priss
oner was found small purse containing a
counterfeit Mexican dollar Gin. Commercial
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Military Presidents.

The holy horror which was so loudly ex'
pressed by the wings, i'll General Jackson's
day, against military presidents, has long
since died away, and now,-mark the con-
sistency-none but great general can be
thought Of for that high office. Although
Heaven has seemed to frown upon the mad
attempt to substitute mere military fame for
craftsmanship, as qualification for the pres
idency, both of the warriors elected by the
whig party having been quickly called by
death to give up the great trusts committed
to their charge, yet we begin to see the stron-
gest evidence that an attempt will again be
made by that party to place man in the
highest civil office known 10 our government
who has all his life been in the tented field
and who has no we'll founded claim to sin
gle one Of the qualifications, excepting thai
of military commander, necessary for thai
important station. The wings of Pennsyl-
vania took the lead in recommending him as
suitable (availableD candidate, and the
wings Of Ohio have followed that lead. Let
the more considerate of the party object and
let Horace Greeley rail, yet we think the hero
of Lundy's Lane and Chepultepec will re-
ceive the nomination, and simply because he
is hero-a warrior.
X On the Democratic side, we desire 10 see
a man selected who is unkown to fame as a
military hero. We should be glad 10 see
the issue fairly made up between military
and civil qualifications. We do not believe
that the American people can forever be
carried away by the waving of plume, oil
be blinded by the glitter of an epaulette.
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more Galphinism.

Rumors are rife that through forged papers
and fraud Of other kinds, the sum of near
half million of dollars has been awarded,
by the late Board for settling claims under
the Mexican treaty, to Mr.. Gardiner and
others, who really had no just or equitable
claim whatever. The New York Herald
says, it was for alleged damages from having
toabandon silver mine upon the approach
Of the American troops in 1916, in San Louis
Potosh The award, with interest, amounted
to $428, ,750, Of which Corcoran, the broker
at atWashington, received large sum. Gar
diner, it seems, Immediately sailed, for Eu-
rope, after receiving his ill-gotten gains.
The Washington Telegraph, goes further
and duplicates persons high in authority. II
ssays that this Gardiner was in 1874 poor
sdentistat the City of Mexico. II reports al
So, that not only Hon. Waddy Thompson d
South Carolina, but Messls Cofwin, Edward
Curtis and Maj. Lally, we've counsel for this
claim, each Of which received ten per cent,
or about $4,000 for hiE share. The same
paper understands that this subject has been
brought before the President and the Attor-
ney General, and that measures are in prepa-
ration for the arrest Of Gardiner, now abroad.
!. A good deal of evidence, it is said, has been
brought to light, to prove the fraudulent
character Of the transaction.
We believe the President will do his duty
in the matter and think, when the whole is
revealed to public gaze, tina! it will be found
to be second edition Of Galphin, revised
and greatly improved. But what care these
coramants for exposure? They have pocket
ed their tens Of thousands, their name will
be sufficient shield and they will only laugh
at censures of the defrauded people.
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Oy Germantown would seem to have
more Yankeeismin it than its name indicates.
Some of the bloods wishing to get on bust
did not know exactly how to obtain the red
eye for the occasion. The matter was soon
arranged however, by one who knew how to
get around the law, and the boys all got tight
ON gingerbrcud.
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Failures in New York.

The house Of Jaudon & Co., which sus-
pended some days ago, it seems was driven
to that alternative, not by connection
with the cotton trade, but by succession
of heavy losses in the stock market, in
which they were the leading sellers on time,
and also by large engagements and outlays
for the Susquehanna Coal Companies
Mr. Henry w. Stebbins. Of that firm, who
occupied the position Of President Of the
Stock and Exchange Board, resigned his Of
fee in anticipation Of the event. Mr.. Jau-
don was formerly cashier ofthe U. S. Bank,
and afterwards agent Of the Bank in. London.
The house of John Falconer & Co., Nus
obliged TO suspend in consequence Of Cali
lornia adventures. Gin. Eng.
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0nr Table.

Ms1g,s Maseam and Parleys MagdSin,
for July is on our table: This Is the best pc
riodicai for children. published in this coun-
try. The inimitable faculty Of impressing
truths and teaching lessons to the young
which Mr.. Goodrich, or sPeter Parley, is
blessed with is well known to all who have
read his productions. Although he is now
Consul at Paris, he still deyotes his spare
time to editing the Museum, and as he has
always made the best use possible Of his eye:
land ears, we may reasonably suppose he will
furnish his numerous little readers with some
instructive and amusing sketches while IL
Europe. @
Ecarts, or the Salons Of Paris, by Maj.
Richardson. Dewitt & Davenport, N. Y.
We are indebted to the publishers for this
late work Of the popular author It is highly
spoken Of by the press, and although we
have not read it we take it to be what all bis
other productions are, both interesting and
instructive. Those who are familiar with
his Wacousta and g Hard.Scrabble," will
appreciate the Ecarte." a
Godey's Lddys Book, for August has been
received. embelished with three beau
hful engrayings. The first, "Mignon and
her father" from the painting of Scheffer,
representing two pefsonages in Gothe's Will
helm Meister AMinna and Brenda" ," from
Scott's Novel, "The Pirate" The third is
an American scene, (" The last Visit, repre-
senting an aged Indian man and young
girl contemplating the graves Of their kin
dred. The reading matter is Of that charac-
ter which has made the Ladys' Book the
most popular magazine in the county,
Who would be without it?
The Western Agriculturiot, for July is
a most valuable number TO Agriculturists.
1t contains list Of the premiums for the I'd
Ohio State Fair, which is to be held near
Columbus on the Oath, 25lh and 26th days
of September next. A plate representing
the grounds for the fair, also accompanies
this number. We consider the Agricul'u-
rist valuable auxiliary to the cause of ag-
riculture, in this State, and would recon-
mend our country friends to subscribe for it
Immediately.
Hydropathie Encyclopedia, No. 2, treats
on the physiology Of the human body, in
very able, distinct and concise manner, and
if this is fair specimen OF future numbers
Of the work, we shall be well satisfied with
them. Each number contains 100 pages,
and the entire work will be composed of 8
Nos, the price of which will be $780,
Single Nos. 25 cents. Address, post paid,
Fowlers & Wells, N. Y,
The Choral Advocate and Singing Class
Journal This is neat little periodical de-
voted to music. 1t is published by Mason
& Law, N. Y. Music teachers and Others
who love the science would be benefited
by subscribing for it. Price only so Cents
per annum.
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Extraordinary.

A correspondent of the Salem Gazette
states that there is an old lady in that city
seventy -four years Of age, who two years
ago in fit of sickness lost all her hair
About year since, new growth of hail
commenced, and her head is now,-at
scuenty-sir years Of age, entirely covered
with hair, about seven inches long, entirely
free from any grey, Of a dark chestnut color
and Of as healthy and glossy appearance as
that Of most young ladies of sixteen years ol
age.
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Riot i'm ALLEGHENY CITY.

The factory girls in several Of the eslab-
lishments Of Allegheny City struck for the
ten hour system the other day, but as they
could not persuade the girls Of Hope Factory
to join with them. they commenced Wig
ofous assault upon the premises. They
charged the fence surrounding the factory
and tore it to pieces valiantly, threatened to
thrash the proprietors, anG SO far as tongue
was concerned did that same most effectual-
ly. They were doubtless asserting some Of
the rights" which the women of our coun-
tryare just getting possession Of.
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JOB TROTTER

An UEcoMFoRTABLE SlTUATloN.--The
Dubuque Qowa) Herald of the l4th inst
states that while the Wabesipincion river
was .wenty-four feet above its usual height,
a company consisting Of Mr.. Dyer, his wife
and two children, DR.. Brewerand two young
ladies named Hill, attempted to cross the
river in boat, The rapidity Of the current
carried the boat against a projecting snag,
and it upset, projecting the whole company
into the water. Mrs. Dyer clung to her
youngest child, Is months old, while the
other, 8 years old, was taken by DR.. Brewer,
and all, by some unaccountable good for
tune, were enabled to cling to'the snag that
had caused their upset, until they were as
sisted by DR.. Sherwood, who swan with a
rope, BY which they prevented themselves
from being carried away by the current. =.
There beingno other boat at the place, the
citizens were obliged'to construct raft be-
fore they could get TO the rescue oflhe COM
pany. Four hours were they in this peril
Gus situation, before they were brought
ashore.9 ss~ M ~
1 4
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Right of Search.

Spain, in the demcnted days of her second
childhood, is cutting up some rather saucy
vagaries with uncle Sam. Capt. Nelson, Of
the American schooner Frances, at Charles
ton, on the 9th ult., from Baracoa, says that
on the Sd, in lat. 10 55, lon. IA 30, his vessel
was boarded by the Spanish war steamer Con-
gressio, and thoroughly searched even to the
water casks. If this $50, the case will un-
questionably occupy the attention Of the au-
thorities at Washington. ~
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Elopement and RobberY.

A man named Charles Marshall was arres
ted on Saturday charged with eloping with
the wife Of Mr.. Steward, a baker in Kings
ton, New York, also with stealing 800 in
cash, and $50 worth of jewelry, the property
of the complainant He was taken back tc
Kingston, on Saturday evening, together with
the runaway wife. They came to this city q
few days ago, and put up at boarding house
in Greenwich street. Marshall, the night
previous, after rejecting seriously on what
he had done, attempted suicide, but was pre-.
vented from committing the rash act by his
fair companion.--N. Y. Courier, 3Oh.
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SANDER.

That incorrigibe wag Of the Providence
Post, after quoting the account from the
Boston Post, stating that Of the 70 inmates
Of Leyerett Street Jail, only 5 Of them were
born in Massachusetts, and | from Rhode
Island, goes on to say: This is not cor
rectly accounted for on the supposition that
Massachusetts, folks are better than others,
but on the ground that hardly anybody is
born in Massachusetts,. People sometimes
20 there to die, but never to be born. We
are acquainted with quite number Of firms
in Boston, but not one Of the men compri-
sing them is Of Massachusetts, birth. They
are oil imported, andare oil good fellows.-
The Rhode Island man, now in the Boston
Jail, was probably a good fellow before he
became corrupted with the massachusetts,
customs, or else he had q natural Taste fol
roguery, and found that must get out Of BIZ
native State before he could indulge in ihs
Qualification Of it,
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Earthquake at st. Louis.

The Republican of the Sd says an earth
quake was felt there the morning previous
three distinct shocks, the whole occurring in
about one minute. A friend who noted the
occurrence, says tl,at the motion was undu-
lating, or wave-like, and appeared to proceed
from the southwest The second shock was
decidedly the strongest, the first and third be-
ing about equal to each other. None of them
were accompanied with any perceptible
sound.
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s. & II. V. RAILRoAD.--Itis is said that 700
laborers are working on the Scioto and Hook
ing Valley Railroad. Have those bonds yet
raised the money for the payment Of those
laboers ?-lronton Register. M
We can state for the satisfaction Of the
Register, which seems to be somewhat inter-
ested in the success Of our road, that the
hands are paid for the work they perform,
and not one Of them has ever asked whether
the money he received was raised by bonds,
or from stock subscribed by individuals.
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The Artists, Union Of Cincinnati.


Those who have taste for the fine arts,
and desire to crafty it to the encouragement
Of those arts, can have the pleasure Of SO do
ing by calling on J. X. Lodwick, who is the
Honorary Secretary of the Artists Union Of
Cincinnati; for this place. From circular
which Mr.. L. presented us we have become
acquainted somewhat with the general plan
Of the institution, and have formed better
opinion Of it.than ofany other similar one in
the o. s. Mr.. L. has on hand copies Of the
two paintings that those who are members
will receive for the present year. Call and
see them. We may have more to say about
this Art Union after while.
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The ChoIern.

The cholera has been very bad atand in the
neighborhood Of West Union. The Demo-
crat says that the court was in session there
when the epidemic appeared, and Of course
there was perfect stampede. One family
by the name OF Shinn has lost four Of lis
members within less than two weeks.
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Light Penalty.

Dayton. cashier Of the Morris, N. ]. Bank,
aud convicted of perjury, for the benefit Of
the other actors in that fraudulent affair
was sentenced to pay fine of 5000, and
stand committed until the fine and costs be
paid.
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Ug- The Gala Courier says that the
health of Gallipolisis is exceedingly good, ex-
cept thatmcasclo, fur, mumps and whooping
cough prepail! In another column the edi
tor apologies for lack of interest in his paper
as all his children have the last named disease
Well, Gallipolis must be healthy place, ant
no mistake.
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Pomerov salt.

The Telegraph states that the Salt works at
Pomeroy are in the full tide of successful ex-
pertinent The Company's well is now at the
depth Of 1000 feet, with an abundant supply
of water. 1t is said to be the strongest well
west of the Alleghanies.
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May you never peso old, reader, nor SO in'
different from any cause, US 70 look upon lines
like these, without something lise : Joung
emotions:" M " slgf5s I,
To look upon the fairy one who stands s,ts
Before yol with her young hairs shining handA
And rosy lips half parted; and to muse ,s,
Not on the features which yon now Pcrsne.
Not on The blurhing bride. but look beyond
Unto the angel wife, nor feel less fond,
To keep thee but oho and t'fet one
30 70 Thy home what lsalm,li y ~ ne sun ;yl
land fopdly, firmly cling 10 her, ,pof fear
The fpdinE touch Of each declining year; adi
This 4 true love- -whon itlhas found q rest
| IN tle deep homo 81 ofmanhood's hishfui breast
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Bues.-There is long article in the
Valley Farmer, says the Western Agricultu-
rist, by which il is established beyond ques-
ton that Sweet Oil occasionally rubbed on
bedsteads, chsir-boafds, &C., will efcctualIy
prevent the appearance Of bed-bugs.
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Our N. Y. Correspondence.

We direct the attention of the readers to
the interesting letter Of our N. Y. Conespon-
deni. 'Job" is familiar with the iores, and
Of course gives spicy letter.
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'AmaIgamation,

Among The appropriations by the extra
session Of the New York Legislature to sew
|eral Colleges in that State, was one TO the
Central College, an Abolition and Amalga.
nation concern, to which pupils of both
sexes aud all colors are admitted on aglori,
ous social equality To test the sincerity Of
the friends Of this institution, it was propo-
sed during the debate, to exclude the white or
the black pupils, and thus make it one thing
|or the other But such propositions were
voted down, and thus the sanction of the
State was given to these amalgamating ten
denotes.
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Poland has lost writer Of distinction
chiefly on geographical subjtcts--in The per
son Of Count Stanislaus Pla.er. eess,
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OT The Iron Bank of Ironton, the Regis
ter says, will go into operation in short
time--probably in three weeks. sd
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Nerro Conspiracy.

The Texas (Lagrange) Monument. Of June
18th. says: Several slaves Of this county
had made arrangements to run away from
their masters and go to Mexico. Theywere
TO have started on Monday night last, but
one Of Col. Moore's negroes, thinking be
would take an early start, left on Sundsy.- =
He was pursued, and when takel confessed
the whole plan. He stated that they were
ali supplied whh guns sne ammunition,
and were psx 10 force their way"
a. tlentlemen visiting Portsmouth, arc
reminded that special bargains in groceries
can be had Of s. r. Ross, Front St, where
may be found a large assortment. See bis
advertisements in another column. g
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4 UJ Paper % 90 scarcein Austria that pfint-
ing Offices are at q stand still, and newspapers
are reduced in size.
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l-r The New York Star says that r L,
Peli Esq, of Pelham, has raised the heaviest.
and, largest Hovcy Seeding strawberry ever
known. Itweighed two ounces and measur.
led 8 3.6 inches. .tsi n 4
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8-T Mr.. Greedy writes from London that he
had paid visit to several model lodging hous-
es. in one Of which be saw a "newly i'll
vented brick, which struck him fayorablY."--
Enquirer.
We hope the aforesaid brick didn't make
its way into Mr.. Greeleys old at.-MadisOn
Tribune.
Oh, no His old hat is making tour Of
the old world. 1t was last heard Of taking q
nap in Gredse!--Cin Enc,
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Frauds on the Mexican Claim Board.
The National IafslhEenssr still thinks that
there i no truth in the reports Of large frauds
having been peIpetrated upon the Mexican
Board Of Claims. Time viii deyelcpe all.
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The August Elections.

The following table sets forth the dates of
the elections which are to be held during the
month of August next -
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Important from Mexico.

A dispatch from New Orleans on the 9Th
announced mtelligenced from Mexico TO the
24th June.
The Mexican Government has issued de-
cree prohibiting all labor and scientific exam
nations. on the Tehuantepec railroad, and
ordering all Americans connecting Herewith
toleave the country forthwith.
The Mexican Consul at Havana has been
recalled for having participated in The designs
Of Lopez.
There was-much talk in Mexico of revo-
luton in favor of Santa Anna.
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The journey from London To Paris is now
made il eleven hours. 'h w z s'9s
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-05-13

SrRANeE SAIR-A German bought
IT aIlate custom house auction sale
Of unclaimed bounded goods, IN New
York, thirty-two large packages,
which the auctioneer said we're sup
posed to contain a lighthouse
The price at which the mysterious
property was knocked down was
$500; ana on opemngHthe several par
GELS, it. has been asccrtained that
they contain the dis tinet parts Of a
light house, among which is a large
copper wheel, coyereI with curious
devices, and obyio ously designed
for complicated machinery. Other
cases. enclosed. the lenses, an immedi-
ate apparatus of lantern. The for
tunate purchaser of the packages has
already been offered $1,000 for his
bargain, which he has declined. tits
supposed to be wd rth $50, 900.