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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
triumph Of American Genins.

The British pepers contain the details ,oi
the famous trial of speed between seventeen
of the best and fastest vessels Of that king
dom, built expressly for speed, and a New
York vessel called the America. Mr.. J. p:
Stevens, of the city Of New York. proceeded
with the America to England, and challeng-
ed the whole British feet, great and small, (,
to trial o. speed, backing up his challenge
with very handsome pile Of money lie
entered his vessel for the famous Regatta
races, and wonswith entire ease. John BuIl
had previously been beaten nDpacket sailing,
ano later, in ocean steamer speed, and now
he is utterly routed in his tavorite amusa-
ment of Regatta racing, 0ps sopremacysa
the seas appears to be complete, and Britain
cannot long refuse to acknowledge il. We
clip the following sketch of this famous race
from the foreign extracts in the New York
Express:
At five minutes before ten the signal gun
TO hpaye short and prepare for starting was
fired, and moment afterwards toresails and
jibs were run up upon six or seven OF the
squadron. Within three minutes all were
ready but the America, She was not only
astern but apparently resolved not to hurry
herself. AT length her enormous foresail
was displayed, and as if to show how smart
her crew could be when they liked, her jib,
both her fore and aft mainsails, and gaff top
sails on her main were spread like lightning;
and when the second gun was fired. a little
before ten o'clock she tripped and went
away with the rest.
The Beatrice led, the Arrow being second,
The Volante third, Gipsy Green fourth, the
remainder pretty close together, and the
America last. A light breeze was then
blowing from w. S. w. Within the first
minute the vust superiority of the America
became visible. She began at once 10 glide
up to the fleet, and then to pass one yacht
after another until off Old Castle Point; and
before the steamers that were going round to
Ventnor had got their passengers on beard,
she had taken the fourth place, the Volante
being first, Arrow second, and Beatrice
third; and all that could be said for them
was, that they were delaying her from Ia
king the lead little longer than the other.
The only question now is, what can the
cutters do with her in beating round the Is
land. 1t lis said that she can 60 TO windward
with any cutter of them all: indeed / heard
yesterday that she beat the Pearl to wind
ward, but on dts are good for little when
there is no regualr match. But must now
close this dispatch and go look after her,
But notwithstanding the speed, it is scarcely
probable that the race will be over in time
to sena up particulars to town.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
Another Summation.

WIN. o., DALE, the great somerset turner,
was brought before a Justice Of the Peace,
in Cincinnati, the otherd day, on charge Of
living in state Of adultery with the wife
Of Solomon J. Lipman,, "a circus clown, and
for larceny in taking goods and jewelry to
the amount Of S7S5. He was required TO
give bail to the amount Of $500 for bis ap-
pearance at court 10 answer to the charge Of
larceny. The other charge was dismissed.
as il Appeared that Dale had been legally
mstsied to the woman. Query can
woman be the wife Of Two men at ono and
The ssme lime. 'l.'
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
Democratic Mass Meetings,

We notice the following appointments in
the Statesman, for Democratic mass meet
ngs TO be addressed by Hon. GEORGE E.
PUGH, G. L. VALLANDINGHAM and J. Nc
CoRMIcK. We copy for the information Of
our Democratic friends and citizens general
ly, such as are to be in this and neighboring
cnnniips.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
The Jennings, Estate.

The claimantsto this large estate, worth
some forty or fifty thousand dclla.s, are AZ
/ vely engaged in prosecuting their claims.
The greater portion Of them reside in New
Jersey, and they have sent ana agent to Eng
land for the purpose Of collecting facts to
bring before the English courts.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
wAig Convention in Massachusetts,.

SpRINeFIELD, Sept, l0th.--The whig Con-
yention assembled here to-day, nominated
Hon. R. c. Winthropfor Governor, and
George Grinnell for Lieutenant Governor.
A series of resolutionswere adopted, fully
endorsing the national administration, and
reatiirming the sentiments Of the Legislature
OF 1888. expressing unwavering attachment
to the Constitution, Union, and laws, and
undiminished confidence in Mr.. Webster
The vast majority of the delegates are in IA
yorof Mr.. Webster for the Presidency.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19

0r ]. r. Johnson, accused Of assaulting
the wife Of Lieutenant Russell, has given
bail in the amount Of $500. to answer the
charge in Court. From the trial before the
magistrate, itapOears that johnson had no
intention of malt.eating tho lady, and # is
probable the damages will be light,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
portsmouth,

lElLlNE GLASS WW&lAS0
yulHE uudersigned arenow prepared =, 70 I'll II
orders for ali kinds Of Flint SASS
x1ssS which they willsclta riusburgh prl-
'' M.,chSnts I will hndittp their advaringe %
.,ll Sslore mai king their purchsses olsewheei ~,
0a''HpS'''S's' 0McAF FEE & BRQfHEkS. 3
portsmculh, sept. 30, iS5O--sSyi
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
wednesday Morning, Sept. u, 1851.
Relic. Of the Olden Time. .

We had put in our hands, the other day,
by Mr.. Levi Moore, the following document,
addressed to his father, and bearing date just
fifty years ago, yesterday. -
To Mr., Philip Moore, Supervisor.
SR-You are.hereby authorized to demand
Of each person herein named, the sums an
nexed to their names respectively, as road
tax, according to law.
BY order of the board Of commissioners.
~ JOSEPH KERR, Sec'y.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
Medical Notice.
r, HIRAM G. JONES,

yVSENDERS his professional services to the
citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity. By
strict attention 10 the duties of his profession,
he hopes 10 merit aud receive a liberal share Of
public patronage.
UJOffice over the Drug Store of j. l.. Me-
Vey & Co. Residence at the house Of Mr.. S.
p. Drake, ON Third street, between Market
and Court.
Portsmouth, May &c, '5l--dwtf Ha+.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
Busiuess Garos.
Rlanksl Blanks!!

A n assortment of blanks ofvarious kind
~ such as Warrantee, Quit Claim and Mo
gage Deeds, Subpenas, Summons, Execution
attachments, and other Justice sblanks, co
stntly on hand atthisoffice.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
BOOTS 4 SHOES.

II PREDIGER still continues the BOOT
+ and SHOE business, in the build
ing Of John Clark, Front street. and is
prepared to sell Of his own manufacture for
CASH, anything in his line as cheap as il can
be purchased west Of the mountains. All or.
ders promptly attended to. Work done with
Give me CALL, and encourage your own
Mechanics.
Portsmouth, Feb. 10, ls51--45yl
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
A Hard Case.

will you pay me this bill, sirl' said tailor
to waggish fellow, who owed him pretty
long bill.
DO you owe anybody any thing siri said the
wag. as si
mo, SIR said the tailor. M
Then you can afford to watt And of he
walked.
A day or two afterwards the tailor called a.
gain. Our .wag was not at his wits end yet;
so turning to,his creditor, he said;
Are You in debt to anybody2l
'Yes, sit, said the tailor,
why don't You psyl' \
isfye notsthe money le'
y TAat's Just my case, sir. am Elaa y see
you can appreciate ny conditions eve p'e yopf
hand Y. '|' !.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19
MIS-. okAH TuBBEE, the lady who married

Mrs. OkAH TUBBEE, the lady who married
the negro fifer, the renowned Indian Chief,
who speaks seventeen different languages,
and plays on one hundred different instru-
ments, (including public credulity J spent
one year in the Insane Asylum at Utica, and
has been heretofore considered a monoma-
MAC upon the subject Of matrimony.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-09-19

Try ELECTRIC TELEaRAPH.l
Thirty, four minutes past eight. = The
America has just come in winning. Moth
ng near her.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
THE BASIS DEBATE.

The basis of representation is still the subject
of discussion in the Convention. 1t has already
occupied the attention of that body several weeks
and the probability is that it will occupy 1t several
weeks longer. The leading men Of the Conven-
ton have made it a bone Of contention among
them; and the members generally have arrayed
themselves upon it, according to the win of their
constituents; those East Of the Blue Ridge on one
side, and those West of it upon the other. Every
one whether little or big, old or young, has set
speech of several hours to make on this absorbing
question. How it will finally be disposed Of, or
when the ceaseless debate upon 1t will end, re-
mains to be seen but we suppose, in this pro-
gressive age, men will be preferred to property in
the Legislature of the State. 1t is time this de-
bate was being brought to close if the new Con-
stitution /. to be framed before the Goth of June
But like Congress, there is no end to their talk.
"They talk, talk, talk,
Prom weary chime to chime
They talk, talk, talk,
IS silence were a crime"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25

Hsy~As the bounty land act Of the last
Congress at present stands, it is difficult to
conyeive whether it was intended for the
benefit of the old soldiers Of the country, or
spectators in government lands. Under ex-
isting circumstances. the warrants not being
assignable, it will prove of greater advan-
tage to spectators, than any one else. 1t is
evident, at a glance, that majority of those
entitled to forty, eighty or hundred and
sixty acres Of land would derive no benefit
from it. if they should be obliged to locate
and settle it. As selling is the only means
by which great number can dispose of their
warrants to advantage they should be al
lowed to do so untrammelled If they lad
sufficient intelligence to defend the country,
they should have sufficient to dispose of their
property. 1t is Inconsistent in Congress to
give them property so encountered with re.
strictions as to be of no use to them. As the
law reads now, their warrants viii be sold,
but often at such prices as will not yield the
claimant one third of their value We hope
the law may be so construed as to render
them assignable, and thus to protect the
poor soldiers in the possession Of bis pittance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25

D@-The Free Press, upon the receipt of
pair Of elegant blankets from the extensive
factory of W. L. WEnB, Esq, in Shepherds
town, says "no one will ever lose anything
by being kind to the printers" That is a
fact, and well said. A kind act, in the way
of relief to the needy, possesses all the quail
tiles of mercy--it blesses twice, him arho
gires, as well as him who receives. 1t is
surprising that the matter is not better I'M
derstood A word TO the wise
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
OHIO SENATOR ELECTED.

We learn by a Telegraph despatch from
Columbus, Ohio, that the contest in the Leg
islature of that State for United States
Senator was terminated on the 18th, by
the election Of Benjamin F. Wade, Wing,
who was chosen on the twenty ninth ballot
This gentleman is elected for the full term of
six years, dating from the 4th inst, and will
fill the seat vacated by the expiration of the
term for which Mr.. Corwin was originally
elected, and which was lately occupied under
Executive appointment by Mr.. Ewing -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25

New York, March 81
The Steamer Crescent City arrived here this
evening from Chagres, with dates from San Fran
cisco to the 18th ult She brings s5iT,275 in
gold dust, and large number Of passengers
The weather in California Is fine, and the win
ter unusually mild. Qa ae
The election of U. s. Senator was to take place
on the 18th. Many supposed T. Butler King would
be chosen, but it was generally admitted that Col
Fremont was rapidly gaining ground
The health Of California was good Gold dis
coveries cheering and Judge Lynch exercising
universal jurisdiction. rtNr
Indian outrages and murders continue, but as
troops have been sent out against them. it is sup
posed they will be compelled to submit to treaty
Of peace
Rich dggins have been discovered near Feather
River
There was much indignation manifested in CAL
ifornia against the decision Of the Supreme Court
in regard to its decisions as to land titles
Murders are numerous on the Isthmus No less
than seven bodies wire discovered hanging in one
locality
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
nlarrifD.

On the 10Th inst, by the Rev. l.. +. WILSON, Mr..
WALTER H. L1NGAMFELTER to Miss MARCIA
RET o. NADENB0USCH--all Of Hedgesyile.
nay Accompanying this notice We acknowledge
the receipt of a liberal share Of delicious cake
from the above parties. For this remembrance Of
the printer, they have our thanks for their kind
ness, and our best wishes for joyous and happy
life
On the 4th inst, by the Rev Mr.. Trnns, Mr..
PETER w. DECK TO Miss MARY E. GLOWING
ER-all of Hedgesvillc.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. B. NJ. ScHMucKEn,
Mr.. G. w. SARGEANT to Mrs. MARGARET BO-
RAN, both Of this County.
Near Bedington, Va, on Thursday evening, the
18th Of March by the Rev JoHS LIGHr, Mr. JO-
SIAH d. ANIBA, of IIagerst0wn, Md to Miss
MARTHA SHAFFER, of this County. e.
In Darkesve on the 9Th February last, by the Rev
L. =. WILsos, Mr.. SAMUEL MekOWE 10 Miss LUClH-
DA OAK, all Of this County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25

The Wing Convention, which met on the 14th
inst, at Richmond, unanimously nominated JoHS
NJ BORIS, Esq, as its candidate for Congress- Mr..
Boris having moderated his tone considerably
since the last election, the Wings have forgiven
him for former offences, and are now disposed to
give him vigorous support.
The Convention published an address in favor
of Union men, and Union measures, and adopted
the following resolutions:
Regarding the Union Of the States as the most
precious legacy bequethed us by our fathers, and
believing that the passage ofthe Compromise bills
and the strict observance of their provisions will
conduce greatly to perpetuate that Union there
fore, rg
Reso'ued, That we cordially approve Of the Sc
ries Of measures known as the Compromise bills,
and that we look for the faithful observance there
Of by all the States Of the Union.
Resolved, That we have seen with pleasure the
manly course Of our administration upon these
measures
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25

Il is the opinion Of Mr.. Rhett that the
Democracy has gone over to Mr.. Clay n
that lie the fact, the Democracy has only rc-
turned TO its first love and its original prin-
ciples. But we cannot concede that the De-
mocracy has performed any such act Of JUS
tice, consistency and wisdom. We freely ad-
init, however, that its leaders have fought
calamity under che banner Of Mr., Clay Ia
support of the Union against its domestic
enemies, as they formerly did under the same
banner against its foreign foes. We know
no stronger tribute to the eminent patriotism
and genius Of Henry Clay than the fact that,
while his countrymen sometimes, differ from
him upon measures Of temporary interest
they are always found under his flag when
the glory and Union Of the country are at
stake. The most determined political enc
mics Of Mr.. Clay. it seems TO us. cannot re-
gard without emotion che illustrious national
career and services of that great and whole
souled American. In the last war with
Great Britain, he was the master spirit Of
the American party, and in the more dan
gcrous assaults upon the integrity Of the
Union which have occurred since that period,
be has three times led the friends of the Con-
stitution and Of the Republic to glorious vic-
tory. He il now an old man. with sunken
cheeks and grey locks, but his honors cling
around him green and close as the vine about
the aged oak. The fame Of such man can
only become old when national virtue and ma
tional gratitude fall into decay Rich. Rep,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
Dr.ru or eEr. BRooKE.


We learn from the National Intelligcncer that on
Thursday telegrsphic despatch was received from
New Orleans ct the War Department, announcing
the death Of Brevet Major General GEoRoE NJ.
BRooKE, which took place at San Antonio, Texas,
on the 9th inst. We are not informed the cause
Of his death. OF the military history of that dis
tinguished officer the following particulars cannot
at this moment be uninteresting TO any reader:
aGen. Brooke entered the army, from Virginia,
on the Sd Of May, 1908, First Lieutenant in the
9Th infantry. He was promoted TO the rank Of
Captain the LIST Of May, 1910; to that OF Major OF
the 4th infantry in 1914; 10 that Of Lieutenant
Colonel Of same regiment March :. 1919; and in
July 1884, to the rank Of Colonel in the 5th nfhn-
try. His FIRST brevet wss that of Lieutenant Colo
mel, August 10, 1914, for gallant conduct in the
defence Of Fort Erie y his second was that Of Col-
oncl, 18th, 1914, for distinguished and merito-
rious services in the sortie from Fort Erie. He
was made Brevet Brigadier General, September
IT. 1924 afor ten years. faithful service Colonel"
and he was brevetted Major General, May 30th,
is4s for meritorious conduct, particularly in the
performance Of his duties in the prosecution Of the
war with Mexico.
.Fort Brooke. at Tampa Bay, was established by
him and received his name, 10 1924, where he was
stationed for number Of years.
At the time of his death he was in command Of
the sth military department, tTexas,) and engaged
in planning an expedition against the Indians.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
plfo,

On the attn of November, 1880 OF eryspulus,
near Sacramento, California, JAS. II. MILLER,
formerly o1this County aged about Al years
BY this diS6ensation Of Providence large circle
Of relatives apd friends are called upon to mourn
the premature death Of one, who, by manly, up
right course fconduct had rendered himself doub.
ly dear to them: his high moral sense and scrupu-
lously virtuous conversaiion and department, made
and affection wherever he was known. And al
though he made no profession Of religion, yet his
friends have the consolation Of believing that he
was not regardless Of the salvation Of his soul.
j. w.
In Hedgesville, on the goth instant, Mr.. JAS.
GwIN, aged about IS years.
On Saturday last in this place, Mr. GEORGE w CHAM
BERS, In the Hth year Of his sge.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.

The Missouri Republican says that this work
will be commenced at an early day and be prose-
cuted with energy, although the grant of lands
asked from Congress has been refused. It adds
that there is already an actual capital of more
than three millions provided for the commence
ment Of the road. Three routes have been survey
ed and reported to the Directors, but it is uncer-
tain as yet which fthem, if either, will be adopt
Oh
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25

Zone 10 be suppIed;) York, w. Wicks;
Wrightsville, w Gwinn Dickinson Col.
lege, T Peck. Pres; o n Tiffany, Ad-
juncs pro-; w T d GLENN. Agent.
R s MacIay. Missionary 10 China
Charles Msclay, Oregon and California
Mission.
John Poissl, James Sewell. w M ID
Ryan transferred to Philadelphia Confer.
ence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
INCORPORATING HARPERs-FERRY.

Among the bills passed on Monday week last by tho
House of delegates, is one to incorporate the town
of Harpers-Ferry. This, it is to be hoped, will
prove to be salutary measure. The government
owning most ofthe property, there has heretofore
been no proper police for sanitary regulations 1t
seems to us that IN appropriation might be had
from Congress to aid in improving the streets of
the town. Our next member might make his mai
den speech upon so popular topic
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March II

About o'clock this afternoon, the Rail
Road Depot at this place, took fire. and was
entirely destroyed. A number of persons
were badly injured There were about twen-
by FIVE firemen an the roof when it fell into
the flames, and Eve of the number are thought
to have persisted. Mr.. vorey the conduc-
tor, who was among them. was taken out
badly burnt
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25

fs1s~AsoTHER SciKsriFtc wosDER--PErsIs, He Tns
Digesfire Esaid Ga,ric Juesi great Dyspepsia On
Kennel the fourth Stomach ofhe On,
acrdircctions Of Baron LEBio, the great Physiological
Chemist, by s. HoroHros NJ. D., No II North Eighth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa This is truly wonderful remedy
Indigestion Dyspepsia Jaundice Liver Complaint, Con
stipaton, and Debility, curing arer Natures m-thea
BY Nature own agent the Gastric Juice See ADVERTISE
msnt In auother column
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
THE TAX BILL.

The bill imposing taxes for the support of gov
eminent was passed by the Senate on Friday last
The land tax is ten cents on every hundred dol
lars value, and on town property s2,4o on every
hundred dollars annual rent. There has also
been an increase upon merchants licenses.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
SHIPMENTS OF GOLD FROM CALIFORNIA

We are indebted to Messrs Winter & Latimer,
of San Francisco (says the Baltimore American,)
for the annexed authentic statement of the amount
of gold shipped froAcaifornia5 from its first dis
coyery in 1s49 to the present time;
Gold Dust shipped by steamers, from LIST April,
1s49, to 31st December, 1850 s34,570 255
Estimated to have been taken by pas
sengers <-t ASH, 500
Shipped to foreign Pacific ports and
Europe, coined, manufactured in
California and forwarded per sailing
vessels, as per Custom House re-
ports, 4,576042
Carried overland and coastwise by mi
ners from Mexico, Chilli and Oregon,
shipped by merchants without man.
ifest entry, and amount at present in
possession Of miners, merchants, &c, 10000 900
s5s,7l77s7
In the above estimates the value of
of Gold Dust has been computed at
SIG per ounce Troy. To this amount
should be added $780, the mint val
ne, say s,sss7s4
Total S6S 5S7 sol
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.

The Hon JosEPn JOHNSON, Democrat,
some years since representative in Congress
from the Harrison District, and at present a
member of the Convention, was elected Gov
ernor of Virginia, on the first ballot by the
Legislature, on Friday, to succeed Governor
FLOYD, whose term expires on the LIST of
January next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25
TEA CULTURE.

DR.. Junius Smith, WHO'S paying great attention
to the culture of tea in South Carolina, says that
tea-plant than the cold of winter. He thinks the
cultivation of the tea-plant may be vastly extern
ded in New England, while comparatively it stands
still in the South.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-25

Bx5@ Three cent pieces are now being made
at the Philadelphia U. S. Mint. They are
three quarters silver aud one quarter cop
per, and about the size of Spanish six
teenth, though considerably thicker.