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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
A Scene i'm Court.
PLAeUEMINEs, March 10, 1851.

PLAoUEMINEs, March 10, 1851.
Dear Sir Quite on exciting scene occur
red in court to-day, when Mrs. B, the
widow of celebrated hero of hundred bat
ties in the Southwest, whose prowess in arms
has become famed throughout the world, ap-
peared in court to argue her own slit. The
venerable lady still preserves that heroism,
determination, and readiness in the use Of
dangerous weapons, which she shared many
years ago with her husband, when he was
considered the most dangerous man 10 cross
in the Southwest. This lady, on the present
occasion, being involved in vexatious land
suit, appeared in court with pistol and dirk
plainly visible, and undertook her own case
in style that frightened judge, jury and law
yers almost into fits. Now and then hel
hand would wander very impressively in the
direction of the weapons. Altogether, the
scene reminded one Of old times; and il The
lady does not gain her suit, there will be ter.
rible stampede among lawyers, sheriffs, Jurors
and other parties hertabouts.
Yours, r.
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The DEPTH OF THE 0cEAN.-Lieut. Colds
borough, of the U. S. Navy, writes to Pro-
fessor Bache, that during passage fiom Rio
de Janeiro to Saldanha Bay, Cape of Good
Hope, being in latitude 28o 81 min. s. and
longitude 80, deg. II min. W., he sounded
and obtained bottom at the depth Of 3,l0C
fathoms, or three and half miles. The
sounding apparatus was thirty-two pound
shot, slung with wire and attached to small
line 5000 falhoms long land sufficiently strong
to bear weight of sixty pounds.
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England should close her mouth on the
subject Of slave traffic, while such barbarisms
as the following are allowed, in her very
midst:
The Stockport England Mercury contains
an account Of the sale Of wife at New
Inn. in the county of Derby, for five pounds
one shilling. The husband who sold her
was Elisha g., cattle dealer, end the pur-
chaser was George c., a bachelor. The wife
is young and fair, and cried bitterly at being
thus shamefully disposed Of.
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Great Fire Ia Philadelphia----F'alI Of Z
~ ~ Church.
PHILAnELpHIA. March lE

~ PHILADELPHIA, March IL.
During the prevalence Of heavy snow
storm at 3 o'clock this morning, a fire broke
out in the Assembly buildings on the corner
of Tenth and Chestnut streets. The loss 10
roughly estimated at $4,000.
The elegant Panorama Of the Bible had
inst been placed there, and the first exhibition
was to have taken place this evening; Of
course It was entirely destroyed. twas the
property Of Mf. G. G. Williams, an artist
of Cincinnati, who had exhibited It with q
very great success in Cincinnati, Baltimore;
Washington and Boston. He was oterea
and refused $40, 900 for it, two weeksago. IL
was not insured.
About 5 o'clock this morning, the Spring
Garden Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. NC
Dowell Pastor, corner Of llth and Western
street, fell with an awful crash. The imme-.
diaie cause of the disaster was the weight Of
snow which had fellen during the night, No
one was injured: The building was badly
constructed.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24

WROUGHT IRON CANNoN.-The N. York
Sunsaysa young gentleman Of that city has
discogereda a process for the manufacture Of
wrought iron cannon, which bids fair to
eclipse all previous inventions for adding to
the terrors Of war. The process is very sim
pie; is beyond the chance OF failure from
overhead or from any other cause; and its
cost is about 26 per cent cheaper than the
cheapes: methods for casting; while the
Strengths far greater in proportion TO weight
than has heretofore been attained either in
wrought or cast iron cannon.
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"A Flood.
New YoRk, March 10

New YoRK, March Is.
Last night and this morning we were visit
ed BY very severe snow-storm. Very much
damage has been done TO both sides OF the
city. The tide has overfown the piers, at AL.
bany, Washington and Greenwich streets,
driving large number Of families from the
houses, who have been forced to take shelter
in station houses.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24

@ In another column we publish the
advertisement of the American Live Stock
Insurance Company. This kind of Insu-
rance ought to be generally adopted by all
having valuable animals, as there is nothing
one more dislikes to lose than an animal Of
good qualities to which he has become at
tached. Our friend L. G.. Terry, he agent
here, being good judge Of several kinds Of
stock, cannot fail to give general satisfaction
to all who call upon him.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24

In Michigan, repeated attemps to re-en-I
act the death penalty. abolished i've years
ago, have been regularly defeated. Says
the Rochester Democrat: 4.g,
.sThe Detroit Tribune has on able article
sgsinst such q course, and states that fpgrant
crimes of sll descriptions have decreased
since the humane law was adopted. There
hs We heen since 1876, in q population Of
397 900, but three indictments for murder,
md not one conviction; the jury not being
able 10 agree in two instances, and the other
being clearly one OF finsauity."
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n-y-We leau tbat tbp Commissioners q

0-TWe learn that the Commissioners ol
Jackson county have formally notified The
President and Directors Of the Iron RSiIrosd
company, that they will not in any event
subscrihe 70 said road. s1fF'5 M
We bope the gentlemen from lronton
who has been residing al Columbus during
The winter attending 10 the nilroad inter
ests OF Jackson county, will consider him
self djsmjs,ed. - Jackson StaNdaid.
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Jenny Lind deferred her departure from
New Orleans one day, because OF her unwil-
lingness to travel on the Sabbath. Her LAST
concert at New Orleans, on Saturday night,
the 9Th inst, was remarkably successful and
brilliant--mcre crowded than any Of the pre-
cading ones.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24

ANOTHER HAUL OF GAMBLERs.-The Mar
shal of Boston, made another grab last Thurs
day night. and arrested 26 more gamblers,
who were arranged in pairs and marched to
Jail. The Boston Bee gets off the following
on the OCCASION:
see the ''shakers" on their way,
About their wrists the hand cuffs play
Their downcast looks and features pale,
Denote they're on their way to Jail.
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A NOVEL TnEATRE.-A theatre on new
plan is building in the Faubourg du Temple,
at Paris. The place of the orche-.ra is above
the stage, and the sounding board is tuned
like the instruments. The entire stage turns
on itsa axis, SO that all the persons before the
audience can be whisked out Of sight in a
twinkling. TIE house is lighted by sun in
the roof when night is represented this is
covered up, and stars come out instead.
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SMUeeLED DIAMONDS. few days since
six packages Of Dia monds, imported from
Germany, by foreign commission house in
New York, (Messrs. Jaoel g. Brehl,) were
seized by the custom-house officers, ON ac-
count Of the non-payment Of duty. The ju-
ry in the case rendered verdict in favor Of
the Government.
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New York u. q. senntor.

The Legislature Of New York has elected
Hamilton Fish United States Senator from
the 9th Of March. The vote in the Senate
was ls for Fish and i9 for the Democratic
candidate. Three Democrats declined vo.
tiLg. In the House the vote for Fish was
69. ..,, .,
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A lady may sometimes take an offered
place at public gathering; concert or 9
lecture, but lady will never ask il by word
or look, as her right.-Cin. Nonparcil.
That'sas ":rue as preaching" M"ssrs. Non.
pareil. We have ever held to that doctrine
and ever shall.
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NV. B, PALMER, the American Newspaper
Agent, IL The only authorized agent for this
paper in the cities OF Boston, New York, and
Philadelphla, and is duly empowered 10 take
advertisements and subscriptions at the same
rates as reqniredb by MS. HIS receipts will be
.egardedas payments.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24

rA grand convocation of "black spir-
its and white /" is announced to be held at
Syracuse, N. ", next month. Thompson,
Garrison, Fred Douglass and Abby Kelly are
to be the chief actors They will have an in
teresting time no doubt.
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An exchange pa per sa VS..

An exchange paper says:
The first trial by jury took place in Wien.
ma, a few weeks since, and a large crowd
was present to see how it worked.
We thought the first trial by jury took
place considerable number Of years ago in
England during the Saxon dominion.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
Land warrants, &c.

WAsHINGToN, March IL.
The decision of the Secretary Of the Inte-
rior against the assignability of land warrants
was published this morning. r..
The Secretary of the Treasury has ordered
the preparation Of a circular promulgation
OF the constructions Of the supplemental rev.
enue laws. Freights are not to be added to
the valuation Of merchandise, for dutiabls
basis.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
Death Of Georre Mennaie.

The Hon. George M'Dufie, formerly Sc
nator from South Carolina, died on the 18th
inst. He has been laboring for many yeasr
under extreme prostation of body and mind.
In his best days, General McDufie had few,
If any, superiors in Congress.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
Sine Die Adjournment.

Both Houses have resolved to adjourn
sine die, on Wednesday morning next at 8
O'Clock.
The Free Bank bill and the bill to tax
Banks, have both passed the House.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24

UFThe Belpre and Cincinnati and the
Cincinnati and Hillsborough Railroad Com
panies could not agree to join the two roads.
What the difficulty was. has not transpired.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
Death Of Major Noah.

NRw York, March lS.
Major Noah. who has been connected with
the Press for half century past, died this ai-
ternoon.
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u~T Our publication day being on Mon
day ,AIl advertiser and notices for pub
6ations must be handed in on Saturday.
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Who is she 4?

TRoTTING MATcH.--The second trial Of
speed and bottom, between the celebrated
trotting mares, Ladv Suffolk and Lady Jane,
came off yesterday over the Metaire Course,
for a purse of $400, mile heats, best three in
five, in harness, and was won handily by Lady
Jane, who was the favorite at starting, and
also after having lost the first heat at the odds
Of two to one.
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..t SUMMARY.
Lady Jane, w. Peabody, al
Lady Suffolk, A. Conchlin, l 2 2

Ilme--Z:3S-2:30-Z:Z5 .t-
The attendance was numerous. and the trot
afforded much amusement. A band of music
was present, which, before the run and be-
tween the heats, enlivenad the scene with
series Of martial and national airs.-N 0.
Delta. f..
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Auplror,r orrlcr. scIoro coukrr

s.IINfIf NV M4I e4I March "a, IIBbl.J w
thereby certify that have compared the
above with the copy furnished BY the SecrelaKI
of State, and find Il correct,
GEO. A. WALLER, "A. 9. Q
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4" Hung be the Heavensin black =

We cannot but rejoice that during the entire
canvass for Senator, the Democrats in the Leg
islatuie, stood firm and immoyeably by their own
candidate. They chose defeat, rather than sue
cess by any sort Of union or concert with the
Abolition faction. In this they acted nobly, and
their constituents, with one voice, will honor
and applaud them for it The odium Of the
transaction viii now rest upon those TO whom
II properly belongs.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
February 90. 1851.

SECRETARY or STATE's 0PFIcE,
Columbus, Feb. 10, 1851. S'G
hereby certify that the foregoing acts are
true copies Of the Original rolls now on file in
this Office. HENRY W. KING,
Secretary Of State.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24
Free soil state Convention.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual State Conyen-
lion of the Free Soil party of Massachusetts, will be
holden at Worcester, on TUESDAY, September loih'
10 O'Clock, A. NJ, nominate candidates Tor Inc
offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor ana 10
consider and a,lont such measures as may be deemed
Just and necessary in order promote the great cause
of Freedom throughout the Unon and equal rights and
representation throughout the Commonwealth
The several cities and towns requested TO choose
delegates to the Convention in the proportion Of three
for every Representative the General Court to which
they are by law entitled.
The Free Soil Committee in the several cities and
towns are requested 10 take all needu steps secure
full representation of that portion of the people who
consider the claims OF Justice and Liberty paramount
those ofpary.
By order Of the State Central Committee,
HENRY WILSON, Chairman.
EDw. L. KErEs, Sec'y.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24
Municipal Affairs.
IN COMMON Council, !

Is COMMON CoUNcIL,l
July q, 1851.
The vote by which the Council refused to concur with
the Board Of Aldermen the change of reference Of an
order respecting the New Worcester Burying Ground,
was reconsdered, and the order referred to the
Committee Shade Trees and Public Grounds, in con-
currence.
The order authorizing the Mayor to pay S. B. Scott
$50 damages for change of sidewalk, was read sec
ond time, and adopted in concurrence.
motion reconsider tue vote rejecting the order
for raising and improving the City Hall, uegatived
10 20 TO- the President giving his casting in the
negative
Mr.. Cotton offered an order for special Committee
to report plans and estimates for building for Engine,
Hook and Ladder, and Watch House, aud upon suit
able location for the same-reerred to the Committee
on Public Buildings
The order to provide further accommodations for the
Police Court, adopted in concurrence.
The Joint Special Committee the Thomas street
School House, made report recommending that au-
thorty be given to sell the same-adopted
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24
Notice to our City Subscribers.

Our bills for the Daily and Weekly Spy are made
out, and in few days will be presented by Mr..
JAMES R. PIERCE, our only authorized collector
for this city. We hope every one will find himself
able to pay these small demands at sight. Though
Individually small, taken together they of great
importance to US. There are some accounts of many
years standing, payment of which, at the present
time, would be very acceptable; and it is important
to the senior publisher that all arrearages, prior to
the I'd of Nov. last, when the present firm was form
ed, should be paid, to enable him to close up
his books, and to meet his individual engagements.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

SOMETHING NEw!-A new panorama has recently
been put exhibition in Boston, of ga Journey from
Paris to Rome over the Alps which is sad by those
who have it, to be the best panorama yet exhibited
in this country friend of ours who has travelled 10
Europe, speaks of it in the most flaterng terms He
says, that, far seeing is concerned view Of il is
almost as good actually travelling the route and
visiting the various scenes portrayed by it. When
consider that represents Of the interesting
sections Of the whole word-one that affords the most
grand, picturesque and sublime views anywhere to be
found, we may reasonably expect the glow
ing representations that have been made OF it.
We understand that the drawings were all made on
the spot by Mr. Hne, the artist, and that lie had the
assistance therein OF Mr. Samuel G. Goodrich, well
known "Peter Parley'' the whole couutry over. His
correct taste would undoubtedly afford essential aid in
such undertaking. and add much the value Of the
work
The proprietor OF this Panorama has made arrange
nents by which all who connected with our schools
including school committees, clergymen, their families
&C., in this city and vicinity, visit on Saturday, at
an almost nominal price, including passage both ways
and admission to the panorama For particulars see
advertisement
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24
foreign 1l2kIA Mus.
European Mall
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
AT HALIFAX.
Mus.
Decline in Cotton.

The America has go passengers, including the new
Lord Bishop of Bishop Of Nova Scotia, and five others
for Halifax. She has large cargo.
ENGLAND.-In the British Parliament, the defeats
sustained by the Governments on Tuesday, respecting
the vote by ballot, and the annual tax Attorneys,
have produced no practical results. Nothing import
ant has occurred in either House.
The Queens visit to the city, and the two Italian
Orera houses are the which have engrossed at
tention this week.
Nearly $4,000 we're taken at the exhibition on the
Ilth.
Reports from Ireland announce that the potato dis
ease had reappeared. The extent is only partial.
A grand fete was 10 have taken place the 11th,
on board the United States steamship Atlantic after
which there would be monster soree at the Town
Hall, Liverpool. Distinguished Americans are invited.
FRANcE.-In France, NJ. de TocqueviIIe has pre-
sented to the Assembly The report OF the committee on
the revision othe constitution, and the report strong
y in favor OF an entire revision but without any per-
sona bearing whatever. Indeed it is remarkable for
sneusr'y strict impartality and candor. The debate
on the report of the revision committee takes place on
July 14h
The Council Of State, by vote of Is against s. have
settled the responsibility of Executive power in con
tormlty with the Constitution, provision OF which
renders high treason for the President subvert the
45th article OF the Constitution.
Little news from Germany, except fresh reports OF
arrangements concerted at Warsaw for the military dis
positions in Germany, suppress any revolution
airy attempt.
LIVERPOOL CoTToN MARKET, JULY I2th.-The
cotton market hrough out the week was dull and quiet
Prices OF all descriptions had given way, and in Amer
lcan the ordinary middng qualities may be quoted
fully l6d and the better qualities lid per pound lower
than on the Friday previous.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

SARATOGA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS dispatches
have been received to-day, both from New York and
Albany, stating that the mistake which occurred re.
speeding few Of the excursion tickets has been corr
rected and that Mr.. Hendricks tickets now carry the
passengers through in the best style. Those desiring
visit Saratoga will do well TO avail themselves ofhe
present low rate, which they can do for few days
logger They will recolect that this route gives them
the chance Of stopping in New York if they choose.
and Of viewing the splendid scenery Of the Hudson
River by daylight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24
Police Court.

MONDAY, July 81.
Mary Haggerty for selling Intoxicating liquors, was
fined $50 and costs, which she paid, and discharg
ed.
Thomas Brady, for being drunk, fined one dollar
aad costs, which he paid, and discharged.
TUESDAY. July p.
Dennis McGrath, for stealing watch worth $40,
and $50 in Bank bills, from Bridget Fox, ordered
to recognise with surees for his trial at the Court Of
Common Pleas and in default of ball. was committed.
Philip Ellis for drunkenness, was fined two dollars
and costs. and in default of payment, committed to
the House Of Correction.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

PICKPoCKETs.-Duringt the exhibition Of Barnum's
Menagere, yesterday afternoon, the pckpockets
unusually busy. MIR. Edward Munro, ofthe New York
Express had his pocket relieved of $780, two ladies'
Of this city lost their purses containing about S. and
gentleman, from Fairhaven, his wallet containing S65
and valuable papers-Ne,o Bedtord Mercury, 22d.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

vERsoST.-The free democracy Of this State have
held another Convention nominate candidate for
the office of Governor place Of Lucius B. Peck, here
toore nominated, but who has gone the hunkers.
Hon. TmoihyP. Reddeld, Judge Of the Supreme Court,
Obtained and accepted the nomination. He is man
Of fine talents, great integrity, and high attachments
The Convention passed strong resolutions in favor Of
free principles, and in opposition to the fugitive slave
law.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

IKvEETioEs.--It is said that young artizan
Cincinnati has succeeded in the art Of japannng free
ssose slabs with enamel Of KIDD Of gAss, which will
resst the action Of all acids, thereby making
the stone to represent perfectly, the finest Egyptian
marble, and that alta very triing Slabs forcoun-
ters, &C., be furnished by ihe inventor at about the
same cost as that Of commoo wood. ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

AccIDEET.-Ttf Newburyport Herald states that a
son Of Mr.. Amos Bartlett, Of New York, six years
OF age on Wis. to lis grandmother, Mrs j s. Pike.
was running across the railroad track, the depot on
Washington street as the six O'Clock train came in
Monday evening, AID the forward wheel Of the engine
caught his heel, Crushing it SO badly that he will proba-
bly, be crippled for lie.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

EXCURSION TO NEwPoRT.-Persons who wish for
recreatlon with chance snuff the sea breeze, with
out paying much for it, will have the opportunity on
Saturday 1t will be by an advertisement in his
paper, that excursion tickets may be had for 81 so,
which will take the holder TO Providence by railroad,
and thence to Newport by steamboat, giving reason
able time to stop that place, and then back by the
'ame conveyances. We think this must be popular
excursion
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

80 The New York Tribune saws the most dif1icul.
OF all the virtues is forgiveness. Mayhem, in his re-
cent work on the London poor, gives the following as
the language of little boy, "a fruit vender)
when questioned about the Saviour:
81 have heard little about our Saviour-they seem
say he goldfish kind of man; bat il he saws
how coves TO forgive teller as hits you, should
say he knowed nothing about t.''
That's the practical belief of many who have greater
advantages than the coster boy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-07-24

FATAL ACCIDENT-Robe Vernet, a young
of seventeen, while tending gig in the MddIeseX Mill
No. 2, at Lowell, recently, struck by the CYLINDER
while STOPPING. The effect Of the blow was such to
break or njure the spinal cord, destroy all
sation and voluntary motion of the whole body below
the injury There were, externally, marks or ind-
cations Of injury the bones soft parts. The injury
caused his death.-Boston Atlas