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Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14

A New FEATURE.-To show to what
length those in favor of disunon will go
to accomplish their object, we publish
the following from the Kinds County
(Miss.) Gazette:
On the 9th ult., the first lot of the in
cendary and seditious documents order
ed by the "Southern Rights Association
of Hinds county," reached the Postoffice
in this city. 1t consists Of seven copies
of tae Boston Emancipator and Common
wealth, all Of the same volume, number
and date, showing that the Association
has subscribed for seven copies, equal to
364 papers during the year. The bundle
is addressed to one of the Secretaries
of the Association. The Emancipator
has the reputation of being the most
violent and INSCRIPTIONS abolition-incen-
diary paper in the country-teeming with
shameful aud villainous ASPIRATIONS upon
southern character, southern institutions,
and southern rights. 1t is seditious
and inhamatory paper to all intents and
purposes, and calculated to do much in.
Jury to morals among whatever people it
may circulate.
The Natchez Courier speaks Of this in
cendiary effort, as follows:
Is not this a beautiful spectacle, and
will it not open the eyes of all honest
and good men as to the dangerous char
acter of that revolutionary movement.
which, no: content with voting with abo-
litionism, abusing what abolitionsm
abuses, and striving for what abolitionism
strives, now shows its true character in
circulating abolition documents"
All this is in perfect keeping with the
publication of the proceedings Of the
"nigger convention" at Cazenoyia.-
Who are the incendiaries in our midst!
We think the designs Of the Southern
Rights party will soon be understood by
the people of the South.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14

The ABoLITIoNIsrs.- are news
papers at the North, some protesting to
be Whig and others to be Democratic,
who alike advocate the cause of abolition;
and these papers have hitherto been
countenanced and treated as orthodox, in
other matters, by the respective parties
under whose flag they have arrayed them
selves. This has been done in times of
high political excitement, for the purpose
of gaining votes amongst the abolitionists,
the desire OF obtaining votes. from any
quarter whatever, being then predomi-
nent. Some journals which have IN for
mer times taken the lead in politics, and
whose counsel and opinions have been
widely respected, in the heat of political
canvass. have since, raised the mask
which concealed their true character,
and openly exhibited themselves in all
tie frghtfu! line aments of abolition
These papers whether Whig or Democrat.
still claim, notwithstanding their bold
avowal and support of abolition doctrines,
to be leaders of the respective parties and
nghtful definers Of their doctrines.
1t is thus, by being inflated into bold
ness, by the caresses of those wishing
their votes, that the abolitionists are
strengthened, and an indirect stab is given
to the prosperity of the Union-a blow,
which although not intended, and given
by its friends in the heat of party strife,
threatens its tranquility, if not its very
existence.
Is it right that either party should longer
continue practice so dangerous! Shall
we, for the mere sake of party,
strengthen those whose acts tend directly
to disunion? Shall either Wings or
Democrats acknowledge as leaders or hold
any political communion with those meu
or with those journals who, although
favoring particular party creeds, unblush-
ingly sustain the abolitionists in their
unhallowed career?
These are questions for the considera-
ton of the patriotic of both parties. On
the Bank, Tariff, and Internal Improve
ments, men may safely and patriotically
differ; for the excitement created by the
agitation of these questions dies away
after an election. But those who wish
to see this Union preserved-who would
avoid all causes of dissention, and abide
scrupulously by the provisions of the
Constitution, should beware how they
Inadvertently cherish the cause of abo.i-
ton by seeking its votes-should beware
lest in seeking the success Of party,
they should endabger the Union. Every
time we smother our adherence of aboli-
tionism, during political canvass for the
purpose Of securing votes, we heedlessly
add fuel to fire which threatens to extin-
guish us-we thongh'lessly countenance
a course whose direct tendency, if not
| avowed object, is to dismember the Union
and scatter to the winds its component
elements.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14

The citizens on the borders of the
lakes, in Michigan, as we'll as in Wis
consin. are raising subscriptions among
themselves Cor the improvement of their
neglected harbors.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14
THE Fuerr1vE's RErunN.-On Satur-

THE FuGITIvE's RETURN.-On Satur-
day morning the brig Acorn arrived at
our wharves, having on board MIR. Pot
ter's negro, Sims in charge of four Dep
uty u. S. Marshals and four Special Off
GERS. The Acorn made the run from Bos-
ton to this port in the short space of five
days. We learn that Sims attempted to
make hypocrilical speech on reaching
the wharf, in. which he denounced the
Aboltionists, and congratulated himself
that he had been once more permitted
to tread the hospitable soil OF Geor-
gia.
Sims was brought from the brig to
Justice Raiford's office. where it appears
the Boston officers went through the form
of surrendering him to the authorities of
this city.
We would have been better pleased if
he had been taken directly from the
vessel to the Jail. as any other runaway
negro would have been. The fact of
attaching so much importance to the
affair looks TO us supremely ridiculous.
Savannah Republican.
Advertng to his return the Savannah
News says:
1--WE understand that the African Lion
who recently produced such sensation
in Boston, eclipsing all the other lions
aud lionesses of the New England me-
tropolis, not even except El:zur Wright
or Abby Folsom, has been accommodated
with private apartments in the county
Jail, where he will remain in retiracy
for the present
"His manners have not Been at all i'm.
proved we are told, by his late associa-
tions; and if what we hear of his insolent
bearing be true, little wholesome chas-
!isement would do him no harm, while it
would have a salutary effect upon those
Of his class who are likely 10 be inhu-
enced by his example and the notoriety
he has acquired"
Mr. Potter has no notion Of selling
Sims, and least of all, 10 the Boston aboll-
tionists.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14
The Grand Jury was discharged last
evening--not having found single bill
This speaks we'll for The morals of our
county.

WILL THERE BE ANOTHER CANDIDATE.
We are frequently asked this question,
and have to answer-we do not know.
We think the occasion calls for another
candidate, and we should like to see
another in the feld-one whose course
in relation to the slavery question would
be firm, but calm and compromising,
calculated to uphold the provisions OF
the Constitution, and to strengthen the
Union. We doubt not Mr.. Johnson's
patriotism. We do not doubt that his
acts in the last Congress sprang from an
ardent attachment to the South. But
we do say that his course was calculated
to produce the very evils he would shun,
and to bring upon the Sorth the calalni-
ties he would deprecate. A person with
the best intentions, may infiict an injury
on friend, as Esop's fable of the man
and bear fully ILLUSTRATES.
We know Of sevenl in this section of
the State, either o. whom would be a
suitable candidate; out none of them, SO
far as we have heard, can be prevailed
upon to run. Although, under the cir
cumstances, the desire is strong to do so,
the urgency Of private business overrules
it.
BY the late Democratic Convention
held at Little Rock, the old Democratic
platform was adopted; and although the
cry was "Union," we apprehend-con-
sidering the position occupied by their
nominee in the last Congress-that this
was raised rather "for the sake of party
then "of Union" We should like, there
fore, to see the matter fairly tested before
the people. Whether Wing or Demo
crat, we should like to see some one
come out, whose violent love for the
South would not be likely TO endanger
its peace nor disturb the harmony of the
whole. We should like to know if the
people will suffer themselves 20 BE drilled
in party science and tactics to the neglect
of that which is immediate and pressing;
and for the purpose of advancing the in
terests of party, be blind to the interests
of the country.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14

Charles Sumner the notorious Abol-
zionist and the candidate for the u. S.
Senate of the coalition of the Freesoilers,
Abolirionists and Locofocos. has been
elected by the Massachusetts Legislature,
on the Goth ballot, by majority of 2
votes.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14

John Van Buren and w. II. Seward
have written letters to an abolition con-
vention pledging themselves to oppose
the execution Of the Fugitive Slave
law.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14

The PLANK RoAD.-We have seen no
manifestation, as yet, since our Court has
been in session i'm favor of the Plank Road
from this place to Fulton. BY "a manifes-
tation we do not mean mere favorable
expression of opinion, but the more sub
stantial manifestation Of signatures, in
black and white, to the stock subscrip-
ton list. Nearly half the amount re-
quired to build the road was subscribed
upon the first opening of the books, since
which time nothing has been done.
The main enquiries in all enterprise Of
this sort are whether hespublic will
be benefited, and whether the stock will
be profitable to subscribers. That the
contemplated road from this place to
Fulton would be of great public benefit,
no one who has noticed the amount of
travelling and transportation between
these two points, can for moment~doubt;
and road upon which there would be
such constant passing, could not be other
wise than profitable to the stockholders.
Surely the enterprise, SO happily COM
menced, will not be permitted TO slumber
or fall through. The road would be a
great public convenience-would yield
profitable stock; and our citizens are able
TO build it. Why then not do it? Can
time add another to these inducements?
We trust the work will be resumed, and
prosecuted with vigo:.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14

A SPEcIMEN.-A member of the Mas
sachusetts legislature was arrested short
time since for indecent exposure of mis-
person on Boston Common
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-14


An unfortunate and fatal affair took
place, recently. at Cincinnati, Ohio. A
free negro had difficulty with white
lad about 16 years of age, and becoming
enraged drew pistol anG shot him. A
mob gathered and set fire to the house,
but the negro had fed. The fremen
came. but when they heard the circum-
stances, they permitted the negro's house
TO be consumed by tile flames; but un-
fortunately in SO doing other dwellings
caught, and property to the amount of
several thousand dollars was DESTROYED.
The negro was over:aken and committed
to Jail.
The Western Texan understands that
"Wild Cat has become dissatisfied with
his Mexican enterprise, and is desifous of
either returning to his original reserve.
or of purchasing lands in Texas where
he can settle his party"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
Manufacturled Curiosities.

Sheffield is one vast cutlery warehouse.
/ had he satisfaction Of going through the
immense establishment OF Joseph Rodgers
& Sons. and sight it was, now mind | tell
you. What immense sums these gentle
men have invested IN articles for mere show.
Over ,000-$50, ,000--in articles got up
Just TO show off the ingenuity Of their man
ufacture. One psnknife they have in glass
case that has over two hundred blades, all Of
which can be shut up and the knife conve,
niently carried in the pocket. This is val
ued at only ESQ. Another knife they show
ed me that had over 1900 blades, that would
take rather larger pocket. This was val
ued at f2l0--only about 81 000!-and in
addition to the blades, had a nice gold watch
set in it to show Off the trippings Of Father
Time. A gigantic pair of sheers, in case
near the door, attracts attention, not only
for its size, but the beauty of the lettering
and devices on the sides. The blades were
near four feet long, and welded by Her
cules or Wallace would, should think,
readily snip the head clear off Of any knight
of shears that ever wore caput.-Corrc8-
pondetes of the Boston Post.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
Scott and Houston.

The New York Herald becomes facetious
sometimes in its political articles. A week
or two since in discoursing upon the abili-
ties Of Gems. Scott and Houston, after giving
the former credit for a vast deal of skill as
military man, the Herald says that Houston
has the advantage over Scott in one military
point. He commenced the Mexican war and
caught Gen. Santa Anna, who, at that time,
had two legs. Gen. Scott finished the Mex
lean war, but could not catch Gen. Santa
Anna, though at that time he had but one
leg. Gen. Houston, then, in pure military
glory, is one leg in advance Of Scott, as he
caught Gen. Santa Anna when he had two
good running legs, while, with one leg only,
he got away from Gen. Scott and his army of
10000 men.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
THE IN QUIRER
Thursday HIay Is, 1881,
From CnliCarnia.

a..H .
We have been favored with the perusal o.
letter from MI. B. F. Mccoy. to his
relatives in this place, datedat the Chilian
Mines. 1t bears several dates, and is kind
Of journal well calculated to give one prop.
er idea Of California life. The letter was
brought by NJ. John Cook, who, hisfriends
will be glad tolearn, has just returned from
the-auriferous regions in good health.
All the Portsmouth boys remaining there
intend to return during the summer. Most
Of them were at the Chilian mines and doing
well. McCoy's claim pays generally ten or
twelve dollars per day, though sometimes as
high as one hundled dollars is obtained from
one days washing.
A part ofthe above mentioned letter, dated
Jan. 81, contains the following account Of a
murder, which may be unwelcome news to
some Of our readers, notwithstanding which,
the circumstance should be known:
.sAbout l2 o'clock last night, man by
the name of Nathaniel d. Kelley, from
Hanging Rock, o., was murdered by party
of Mexicans, about four or five hundred yards
from my tent, having his skull broken and
his throat cut from ear to ear. His
pockets were turned inside out, indicating
that money was the object. Kelley, howev-
er, had, in the evening, left his money, (near
$90,) with butcher, for safe keeping, SO
that but little was obtained. He was good
fellow, and was liked by all the miners. !
saw him decently buried and put a stone at
the head and foot Of his grave, with my own
hands.
"The Mexicans endeavored to escape, but
were apprehended and marched back to So
nora Camp, where they will be hung in
few days."
Those interested may obtain additional
particulars Of the murder by calling upon G.
Mccoy, Esq, of this place, who has the let
ter in his possession.
In another part Of the letter we find the
announcement that there had been "sir muir
ders committed near this place. within the
last week." One of these was the murder of
niuCl III uio OWu VIII, W tuC huiuo vi q
gambler. The two had been playing cards
and dispute arose, which terminated as
above, The miners upon hearing of the af-
fair, assembled and proceeded to apply the
law as administered by Judge Lynch. The
gambler was beaten to death with clubs, and
then lariat was fastened around his neck
and his body dragged about quarter of
mile to beef stall, where it was hung UP.
This was about breakfast time. The body
was taken down about o'clock in the day
and buried by the gamblers, the miners de-
claring that it might hang till dooms-day
before they would bury it.
1t appears that the gambler was fleeing
the miner by means Of marked cards.
Frank says he has learned to talk Spanish,
take care Of himself, rock the cradle, end is
some in the culinary science. Good for
Frank.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
A Blue Law.

Massachusetts, still has on her statue books
an old law that authorizes her to transpor.
beyond State, any poor person Who is not a
citizen, to the place where they belong.
Under the authority Of this law, poor
woman, residing at Southbridge, Mass, hav-
ing two Children, was forcibly carried out of
the State. Her name was ELIZA SULLIVAN,
and for eighteen long years she had resided
in the country, and for the last seven years
in Southbridge, where she was noted for be-
ing an industrious and hard-toiling woman.
But her husband had left her about two
years ago, and she was forced 10 labor hard
for the support Of herself and family. The
select men Of the town recentl ly employed
her to clean and scrubth the Town Hall, in
doing which she caught severe cold, and
was forced to ask charity. Upon her appli-
cation for assistance, instead of getting any
she was arrested, and brought before jus,
tice Of the peace, on the charge of being al
incumbrance TO the town. A warrant was
placed in the hands OF an officer, and she
was allowed ono hour TO get ready to leave
the State. She was taken TO Boston, to De
shipped on board the Daniel Webster for Liv.
erpool; but, as the ship had no room for her
she was placed in the hands Of another Off.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
Corn again on the Rise,
WIN. SALSRURY

n Il .
\ EN1zA has opened new stock Of
kR9 Saddles and.Hamess on Front
Slreet two doors east Of the
/: .e Cakes & BuSkirks. where c.,,.
pe iouna Sadles Of any description, M style ss@ ~
price, with all the different kinds andyarietiesof
Brides, Ruggy Harness, n, y
Fancy y and Plain. Wagon and cart Harness.. ~
IN short naked horse or team can be fitted out,
az = moments notice, with any quality Of riding
suit, or with harness suitable for any purpose.
on as reasonable terms as the town affords--all
oi nus manufacture, warranted and defended.
also, constantly kept Riding and Buggy
oWllches, p, Trace Chains and Hames, Black and
llother Whips, y n y y N s''~
Collars, Haiters pcrtmanteaus, 60.
with all other articles that comprise Saddle.
p'Qck q good material and ready for ,buyefs.
re y desircus Of trading for lsf1 iron. sl,d
solicI's Furnace men 10 cali and investifate kiE
work, dis old friends and Tie pnblic ln eea. NJ.
sIai are requested 70 give him call. and q ~.
lne X nis SOCK and prices, and if they linIt well
q . tnsm speak agood word for him" -ifnotfe
Dec. II, 1S50,--w-1ys
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
Asxscrulmmaee.s 5

A general sset to" between the officers
and crew of the 2. Taylor and of canal
boat, occurred yesterday morning on the
grade. The difficulty arose about towing up
a canal boat from Cincinnati Capt. Hurd
was first attacked. when Watkins came to
the rescue, and thereupon, the fight became
general. Blood flowed, faces were bruised
and shirts torn, but fortunately no serious
mi uries were inflicted. X
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
CURE OF SPASMS IN THE STOMACH
BY BRANDRETH'S PILLS,

GREENBURG, Westcllester CO., 4tb Feb, ,Ie47
DIR. B BsANDaErH, Sir:--Should you deem
the following statement worthy place among
your publications, it will give me pleasure,
should it be The means of causing The same
remedy TO restore others TO health whose COM
plant was like unto mine, thai is now, tha nix
Providence, cured, after years Of suffering.
For several years was afflicted with peri
odical cramps in my stomach, occasioning the
most intense pain. have often thought that
each moment would be my last. Even GO
ing out in ever SO lite wind, If il happen
ed TO blow in my face, was sure to bring
the cramps on. After each attack, was
prostrated more and more, aud less able to
withstand or bear the next attack. So l
gave " all hopes OF release, except by death,
as I had used all remedies from physicians
and others until | was tred-and altogether
without any benefit Whatever. In this de-
plorable condition, when scarcely day
would pass without an attack Of sickness /
heard of your Pills. On my next attack, {
took four--in half an hoar was free from
pain. In few days. / had another attack /;
again took the Pills for several days which
brought away great deal of slim. After
which | enjoyed excellent healh. and it was
much fonger before had another attack of
The spasn,s in my stomach; when had how.
ever, flew to the Pills. and was at once re-
lieved by them. Nov am entirely cnred;
it is nearly twelve months since the last at
tack, and / am now altogether free from sick
ness. When before tooPills had it ever
week and sometimes otener, and was out
health all the time.
remain, yours gratefully,
MATILDA MARY DEARMAN.
For Sale by the following Agents.
]. Lodwick & Son, Portsmouth: Kyle & John
son, Hanging Rock; Jas. Burgess. Hayerhill ;
VIM. Brown, Sciotovle B Johnscn, Burlington;
J.& A. S. Proctor, Quaker Bottom, C. B. Dun
ham, Piketon; G. Martin, Jackson;'F SS.
D, Campbell, Chillicothe.etc
Apri, I 1851
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
The Mormons of Beaver Island

1t would seem that Beaver Island was too
near the jurisdiction Of some Sheriffs to suit
the Prophet, STRANe. The Plain Dealer
learns that he and nearly all his band have
left the island, and intend going to Salt Lake
and placing there themselves under the ju-
risdiction of the Colony. This is the wisest
thing they could do, if they will be Nor
mons.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
WILLIAM VERT,
IN II a u l. % r.

Em tefprise Row, Front street.
for good share oi patronage
III heretofore bestowed lie now informs his
friends and customers ihlt he is prepared 70
accommodate them with anything In his line
appropriate to the aeason.
Having just received fresh stock Of cloths,
cahsimeres, vestinga and a general assortment
Of sumfrer stuffs for gelilenen's wear, and
being constantly inthe, receipt OF ihe latest
styles. he is able 10 suit all who may favcriln
with q call, At short notice and on reasonable
terms.
Portsmouth, March %, 1850.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
A stabbing Case.

We learn that three Irishmen, working on
the railroad, Section Is, got into row on
Sunday last and that two of them were stab
bed SO severely that there is'but little hope
of their recovery. The one who committed
the deed has been arrested. Liquor the
cause.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
An ExpIosion.5

Through the carelessness Of a hand in filling
a large till, in the camphine factory of JOHN w.
RYAN, in Southwark, Pbila., by which the con-
tents of the vessel consisting ofeight barrels of
spirits of turpentine, were ignited and produced
an awful explosion. The building was COM
pletly shattered, though fortunately no lives
were lost.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
Dayton

Is becoming all sorts of place. The
Empire says that four of the blacks charged
with killing an old colored woman in that
place have been found guilty of manslaugh-
ter, and that the investigation of the case
brought to light some Of the darkest scenes
Of depravity and moral degradation Of which
the mind can well conceive. The place
where the murder was committed will vie in
reputation with the worst sink of iniquity
and wTetchednes to be found in New Yorl
city,
We had no idea Dayton was large enough
tobold such vile den. n
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-19
Looking Up.

The Louisville Journal says there is
prospect of astable and martin-box being
built in that dilapidated village, this sum
mer, by a couple of her most enterprlsing
citizens. That is an excellent take off, on
the Cincinnati papers that are continr lly
reporting Louisville as FINISHED place."