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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
Tragedy in Memphis.

LYNcHING.-We copy the following from
the Memphis Eagle Of last Friday:
On Wednesday evening our community
was convulsed by one of those violent excite
ments, before which customary barriers give
way A horrible murder was followed by q
summary and terrible punishment. The de.
tails Of the tragedy, as accurately as we can
ascertain, are these.
About 2 o'clock P. NJ, of Wednesday, q
negro, accompanied by white man, called
at the Mayors Office. The object of the ne
gro was to have paper which purported to
be certificate of his freedom from the coun-
ty clerk of Lincoln county, countersigned by
the Mayor and Recorder, in order that he
might travel on the river. Recorder Chester
at once discovered the certificate was forged,
and descended into the street to have the ne
gro arrested; he called up Messrs, Poston
Waldran, and Frazer, the latter of whom
made some remarks to the negro relative to
his conduct; and Mr.. Chester went in search
of police officer to take the negro into Gus
tody.. Not finding one, Mr.. C. returned.--
He told the negro to go into the mayors
Office.
Mr.. Chester then turned to deliver paper
to Esq. Waldran, when Immediately the ne
gro drewa pistol and fred at him; the balls
entered his head on the left side below the ear.
Mr.. c. fell, at once, and lived only five min
utes, without speaking. Mr.. Frazer and Mr..
Bradley promptly clinched with the negro
who attempted to use his pistol again. Mr..
Frazer wrested the pistol from him, and find
ing that he could not discharge it again, chas-
tised the negro severely. An excited crowd
at once rushed in. Shortly Mr.. Chester's
son, lad of seventeen, came in, crazed with
his terrible misfortune, was furnished with o
pistol, and fred three slugs into the negro'i
back. They inflicted mortal wound.
The negro was hurried off to the calaboose.
A crowd excited to frenzy by the spectacle Of
the dead Chester, followed, compelled tbes
render of the calaboose keys, dragged out The
negro, and in the view Of an immense crowd,
swung him up to the nearest tree. He con-
fessed that he was runaway, before dying.
A private letter to agentleman in Nash
vile, states that white man has been COM
mitted to jail as an accomplice of the murder,
it being supposed that the pistol was furnish
ed by him. II was with great difficulty the
citizens could be prevented from hanging him
also, the city guard having been doubled lat the
city prison. ~ e
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20

FLoRIDA LEcIsLATURE.- Legislature OF
Florida have passed resolutions declaring that
The perpetuity of the Union depends on the
faithful execution OF the Fugitive Slave law;
that in case Of its repeal or essential modifica
ton ii shall become the duty of the state au-
thorites 10 assemble the people in convention, to
defend their violated rights; that Florida, in ac-
quiescing in the compromise measures, has gone
to point beyond which she could not 20 with
honor. The last resolution is as follows:----
Resolved. That in spiteof all the injustice
Of the past we will adhere 70 tbet Union, il the
Northern States cease from further aggression on
our peculiar rights, and observe other obligations
Of the federal compact.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
NEW BOOKS S.

VNTE arc now opening the largest and most
w extensive assortment Of Books and Sta
tionery ever brought TO this market, which we
are prepared and determined 10 sell as low,
either at wholesale or retail, as any other regu
lar house in the western country.
Ali goods sold by us are warranted just what
they purport TO be, with the privilege of being
returned il not satisfactory,
Country Merchants, Proprietors OF Furnaces
School Teachers, &C.. are requested to call and
examine our stock, as we will not be undersold
by any one.
NJ Remember the New Book Store, Nc
Dowel's Block, corner OF Front and Market
streets, opposite the United States Hotel, Ports
mouth, o.
Oct. 81, 80 J. STEPHENSON & Co.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
The Times in 1850.

-
Occasionally there is published in London,
sheet printed on the same kind Of type as
the London Times, and after Its fashion, with
the same looking heading, &C., entitled
THE TIMES newspaper as it may be in
1850. The words newspaper as it may be
In lg5O' are inserted in small type under the
cut, in the heading, and at first would not be
observed.
This sheet is intended to convey an idea Of
what "The times" will be, hundred
years hence, provided the world goes on in
its march of Improvements as rapidly as it is
now progressing.
In The Times Of 1850, we find that Aerial
ships are in common use, every body owning
and using one or more, as generally as they
now own and use horses and carriages. Near
ly all the trucking and travelling is done by
means of them. Ladies and gentlemen go
up at pleasure for an airing, visit their friends
in any part ofthe city or country without any
trouble, or without having any passage money
to pay. In 1850 horses are an almost un-
known and extinct animal, and floating Rail-
roads cross the oceans. Railroads have in
creased in speed 10 1900 miles per hour
Hourley trains leave London for New York,
occupying two hours in the transit Actors
play in London and New York the same even
ing.
In 1850 women have triumphed over the
men, and have assumed the reigns or govern
ment. The House Of Peers is changed to
the House of fPeereses, and the House of Lords
o the House Of Ladies. The debates anG
speeches are carried on by the PeeTsSes ant
Ladies in very spirited manner.
In the United States the doctrine of equa
rights and democracy having progressed s.
far. and. having become so universal, each in
dividual becomes his own ruler, it being tn
highest rule of his conscience to do as b
pleased and be governed by no law or ruler
This state Of things led to anarchy and civi
commotion, until sometime before 1850 the
sent over to quiet, steady England, Tor
Queen, who soon made peace in the country
the model republic was dissolved and mon
archy became the love Of the people.
People advertise Elephants milk for sale
The Government has established hot air pipe
to protect the middle classes Of society from
freezing to death in the streets Of London
The Dairy maids pocket steam machine 70
milking cows, and the pocket shirt washe
are advertised, as being paragons in their line
They have tunnel under the sea from Eng
land to Ireland. Altogether it is yer
wonderful age.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
Shocking Murder of a School Teacher

Shocking Murder of a School Teacher.
An awful murder was committed in
Wayne township, Clermont county, In this
State, Thursday the 9th inst About two
miles east of little village called Edenton,
a man by the name of Artemus G. Morrow,
school teacher and resident Of the place,
was killed br John Dale. The circumstances
are these John Dale and John Groves,
young men, were attending the school OF
Mr.. Morrow. On the day named bove, the
teacher undertook to correct a younger
brother of Dale, when John interfered, taxi
ing his little brothers part, and a fight en-
sued, The teacher got young Dale down
on the floor, when Groves struck Morrow
on the head with a, stick of stove-wood.-
Then they all separated, and the aflray was
supposed to be over. The small children
become frightened, and run out OF doors
during the fight. The teacher went to the
door 10 call his scholars back. Dale then
came up behind Morrow, and struck him
with billet of wood on the right side OF
his mead, just above his ear, which lrlled
him-thrn repeated the blows three times,
all three on the head: while he was pros
tate, which completed the murler-the
scull being fractured and the head awlully
bruised. The poor man fingered till 8 o.
clock night before last, and then ceased to
breathe. He was delirious all the time al-
ter the occurrence. Morrow leaves wife
and five or six children. He was civil in
offensive man. Dale and Groves both fled
and had not been arrested at last accounts
We learn these particulars from Mr.. Jame'
Crossan, who lives near where the murde
appened. Gin. Com. Of Saturday.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20

The Force OF HABlT.-A literary man,
quite bibIlomaniac, who had devoured
bookshelves as little girl devours slice after
slice of bread and butter, and whose success
ses in literature are in equal proportion 10
his devouring appetite, 1--WE are very sor
row we are not liberty to mention his
name } was so overpowerod with joy-so
topsy turvied with his new sensaiions-up.
on the birth OF his first son, that iDstead OF
taking the fact 10 the Register, he went, as
if he had been the author OF new book,
and had him entered at "Stationers Hail.
| Punch.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
ItE|IB|'y N(EIIL.

ON SECOND srhEET, BrTwEEN MARKET AND COURT,
One square from the Steamboat Landing,
Portsmouth, o. E
The subscriber respectfully informs her friends
and the public generally, that she will continue
in the above named, well known -
House of Entertainment
heretofore kept by her late husband, Thomas
Coney, where she will be happy TO wait upon all
who may favor her with their patronage, The
house was not long since enlarged and furnish
ed in style TO make every guest comfortable.
The table will at all times be well supplied with
The best that the markets afford; and the bedding
will be clean and neat. }fe,
A commodious Stable, Carriage honse and
Wagon yard adjoins the house, in charge of a
careful Hostler, where single horses or teams
will be well attended and supplied with an a.
bundance of the best Hay and Grain. In short,
the subscriber intends that her house shall be- q
comfortable home for her guests The charges
as heretofore will be reasonable.
The Coaches for the North and East pass the
house daily, morning and evening.
| ANN CoNEY.
Portsmouth, October 90, ls49.--29yl.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20

Observation-Disclosures Message.
The Message of the Governor of Pennsyl-
ania was sent in on the 9th.
The actual indebtedness Of the State, on
the Both of November last, was $40, ,4lO, 1894.
II has been diminished little more than
half a million since the Both Of November,
1913.
The receipts into the Treasury during the
past year, were $4,43s,l3l. The payments
were $4,553,le3.
The message recommends system Of
banking founded on state stocks.
Governor Johnston discusses the fugitive
slave law, and comes 10 the conclusion that
tits the duty ofevery citizen to obey its pro.
visions, He objects, however, 10 some OIL
its provisions, and maintains that they ought
10 be amended.
He instances the creation of "new aud
irresponsible tribunals" by the law. Spec
ial tribunals, with discretionary powers owe
persons and property. have always been, h,
observes, instrumenisof oppression Th,
courts Of the United States, he thinks, shoult
alone be invested with these extraordinary
powers.
The law, he says, should define the proc
necessary, and provide fora record of eacl
case. The delivery Ofa person without
hearing, should besisiied with the penalties
ofkidnapping.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
Annual. Report of the Directors and
Wardens of the Ohio Penitentiary.


We are indebted to Messrs. o. F. Moore
and J. M. Smith, Esqrs, for two copies OF
the above Reports, from which we extract
some facts of interest to our readers.
The Warden's report is a well written doc
ument He says that among the fruitful
causes of crime are intemperance, orphanage
and ignorance.
The number Of convicts received during
the las year is 1913, a greater number than
any year since the organization of the State.
During the year three convists have made
their escape and, as yet, have not been re-
taken,
The largest number Of convicts in the
Penitentiary at any one time during the past
year was 444; the smallest number 1872; the
average number for the year, 1886.
The contract Of Mr.. Hayden, for 200 mer
will expire in October next.
About 100 men are now employed in cut.
ting stone for the New State House.
The warden recommends the erection of {
house of correction or refuge for boys an,
for working out short tie rms, in scme part O
the State.
The number of women in the penitentiar
sJfN, one less than last year.
Between the 3lst Of August and the 29tl
Of November, twenty one deaths occurred
l3of which were caused by dysentery.
We observe that Hamilton county has 14(
convicts in Penitentiary; Cuyahoga 81; Frank
lin Ia; Lucas 10; Montgomery l3; Wash
ington IL; Scioto 6.
The number of convicts committed sine,
the erection of the institution, in 1884, tc
the present time, 1926; discharged, l,Ol9
pardoned, 500; died 299; escaped, 81.
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THE INQUIRER 4 =
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Prom yieto rs.i

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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20

The Union Hotel, San francisco, was erec-
ted in three months, built of brick, entirely fire.
proof fronts on Portsmouth Square 80 feet, and
extends back on Merchant street 100 feet
There are 100 rooms well finished, and dining
room for 100 guests. The establishment cost
$l60, 900, and is kept by Isaac W Hall late Of
the Eagle Hotel, Rochester New York.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22

TFNHE subscribers have now on hand, and
Il are receiving ftom New Orleans large
assortment of domestic and foreign Liquors of
the choicest brands eff
20 THOUSAND BEST SPANISH Sc
CARS
of the best quality and highest f1aoor-tsgeth-
or with the best and cheapest stock Of
COFECTIONARIES,
of every kind and description that has ever
boon offered to the public,
All Ofwhich they now offer to their friends
end customers at the most reduced prices for
CASH Oh CITY PAPER. We will furnish
Claret for family nsc at the cheapesr rates.
Hoping TO receive portion of public patron
age they invite all their friends to come aud
examine for themselves before purchasing
elsewhere. D. TAMBORINE.
Nextdoor to O. o. Woodman & Co.
Yazoo City Adril 24.-1950.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22
10 the travail ne Publio.

T STMMS + BROTHERS splendid lineo
1Afour horse post coaches are now in full o D
GRAFTON from Yazoo city and Canton to Mem
Phis T nnessee, viz: Benton Lexington, Black
Hawk, Carrolton, Grenada. Coffeeville, Ok
forl. and Holly Springs 1t also connec.s at
Holy Springs with the daily line to Tuscum-
bia Alabama-via, Ripley and Jacinto. This
line is unsurpassed in the South West, fine
roy coaches of he latest style, teams good
and drivers steady and attentive. DAYS of leav
ing Yazoo city and Canton, Monday, Wednes-
day aud Friday 8 O'clock, A. NJ; through to
Holly Springs in three days, allowing from five
to seven hours sleep each night.
Nov. 18th 1650.-3m
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22
THEODORE GOLDMAN,
Watchmakor and Jeweler,
OPPOSITE Mr.. MANN s DRUG STORE

OPPOSITE Mr.. MANN DRUG STORE.
INFORMS the citizens af this Place md vic.
unity and the public in general, that he has
established himself in the above named place
lie feels perfectly competent. after an expert
ence oftwelve years in Swiss. France and
Germany. to execute any Job in his line with
the greatest neatness, and without DELAY.
He also keeps constantly on hand fine as
sortment &C WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWEL
RY, PERFUMES, FANCY GOODS, &C.,
VIII n he will sell at worry moderate prices
B. All watches or clocks will be war
anted for twelve months.
YazOO City, nov, 27-lS50.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22
NOTICE TO FEMALES

john Bulls sarsaparilla is one OF the great
est female medicines now in existance In
those numerous causes where tho constitution
is dobiitated. the nervous energy is lessened,
when the efforts of nature are weak and defic-
lent, or are profuse and overweight, when
the fac, is pale and colorleSs, the strength
feeble and yielding, the spirit troubled and
depressed, the health broken, mind shaken,
and consequently the happiness destroyed
then Bulls sarsaParila is sovereign remedy
1t assists AZURE in the Performance of her duly;
braces the whsle system, permanently the nat
ural energies, removes distractions, checks
excuses, creates pure and healthy blood, and
imparts health and happiness Were ladies
generally to adopt the use of this medicine,
we would see far less Suffering, disease and
unhappiness amtng them than now exists,
health would take the place Of disease, the
rosy cheek would succeed the paid face; we
would have smiles instead of tears, and per-
haps a happy long life instead Of one cut short
by disease. or made miserable by continued
suffering and affection. Atthe critical period
termed the .sturn Of life" which is often atten-
ded with so much danger, Bull'ssarsaparilla is
found to exert most beneficial effect. All
ladies approaching this crisis should be np-
prised oFthis fact, and avail themselves Of this
valuable medicine. g
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22
RHEUMATISM CFTRFD,

Let all who are suffering under the agoniz-
ing tortures Of Rheumatism read the following
ma see what may be done for them, by the in-
fallible remedy.
UN1oNTowN, KY, May IL, 1S4S.
Mr.. JoHN BULL-Dear Sir:-For the last
three years have been afflicted with rheurna-
ism ofthe severest character. was at times
in the greatest agony of pain; tried every
remedy cou procure for the disease, but
found no permanent relief until | was induced
Q use your preparation of sarsaparila, which
mas entirely cured me of rheumatism, and
greatly improved my general health more than
any medicine | ever used. Ihave been free
of piin for several months, and have no doubt
the cure is permanent, and | recommend it as
the best medicine in use for rheumatism.
ISHAM BRIDGES.
It is useless to produce further testimony in
favor of this great remedy. 1t has only to be
lried and proved to convince the public OF its
superior efficacy.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22
GOOD TESTLMONN,

GOOD TE>TIMONY!
The Louisville Courier thss speaks Of Bulls
Sarsaparilla:
We have been shown by Mr. John Bull.
proprietor of that word-renown preparation.
Bulls Fluid Etract Sarsa parilla,'' am ORIGINAL
genuine, aud beautiful letter addressed 10 him
y the accomplished lady OF one Of the rnost
minent old physicians in the West, giving \
ing cures on record, performed alone BIZ Tie
use of"buli's Sarsarilia."
This most excellent and charming lady la
iomg suffered from proisp Sus uteri -four aluex.
piles, aud chronic diseases Of The sloma,h1
tHd digestive organs, and derangmeal OF the
whole system, attended with distressing GU
,aneous eruption, sick headache, and violent
,ttacks of crnmp. After exhausting all of he r
husbands skill. and applying 20 many celebra-
ed medical gentlemen, both at home and
ibrOad, and also using quantities Of Town
sends sarsnpariIlu,' without the slightest
relief, she was induced TO use "Bull's Sars D.
arilla," and what was the happy result! At
ter the use of a few bottles, perfect and
wonderful cure-the lady restored to perfec
health and to her usual flow of spirits
Such letters as the one W. speak mas 3 =
ford Mr.. Bull more real qualification than
.auid the possession Of countless wc4ith
And whether he accumulates wealth or not hy
ne sale OF his truly valuable medicine, b. iar ii.
uthor is glory and honor enough, and he car.
ny to the world, without faAr of Contradiction
Il have in my poverty relieved more human
han did Stephen Girard or John
Jacob Aster with their millions"
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22
HARDY HENDREN.

chasing, Receiving and Forwarding Merch-
ant here, will have the control ofouT establish
ment on shore, and will give undiyi led atten-
ton to it.
All orders for goods will be promptly execu-
ted, and bought at the Lowest possible prices:
and ell goO'ls, Cotton &C., received and for
WGrded at the lowest rates
PORTERFIELD & co
VieSSburg, Sep. 26-6m.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22
4 BEAUTIFUL CLEAR SKIN.

How we all admire a clear beautiful white
skin, and a rosy colored cheek. How often
do we see persons, not possessing this sdisid-
eratum so devoutly wished" resorting TO cos
l1etics, lotions, washes, paints and cploring
materials to restore Is them a semblance Of
what disease has deprived them Of, and that too
with great injnryto the skin. Bulls sarsapa-
Eiila i the best Cosmetic knewn, II beauti-
hes the skin by Femoving every particle of
morbid and diseased matter from tle blood,
making i pure, healthy and vigorous, giving
stslu tooVs1 asiir., 3, I'D go; -
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-01-22
Thomas L. White,

BOOKSELLER AND STATlONARIES.
% CANAL ST. NEW oRLEANs
Rseps constantly on hand, and for sale on
-EAthe most advantageous terms, an extern
dVe assortment Of Books, Of every variety
and description, and and in every depart
mont Of Literature, Science and the Ar >.
BIBLES, PRAYER BOOKS, PSALM AND
HYMN BOOKS.
81 svOry kind, and other religious and devO-
lOAal works for all denominations Of Chris
hhs.
NRw PUBLIcATINs-ReeeiVed By the earli-
Ost cenveyances from ell parts ofof the Union.
PUBLIC AND PRIvATE LIBRAMss-SuPPlied
at the shortest notice, and en- the mort favora-
bic terms
WHITING AND LErrER PAvHR-Of every
description. Also ColSred; Glazed; Music;
Drawing; Tinted Of all colors, etc, etc, etc.
BLANK BooKs-A full assortment, made Of
good materials and In neat and substantial
manner.
FoR soHooIs-writing books Of superior
PAPER; pens; pencils; Rewards Ink; inkstands;
Rulers; etc, together with all the popular
pehsOl books now In use.
SrArINAHT-A great variety, embracing
almost eAefy article usually toundtn an ex-
tensive Bookstore AlsO large assortment
Of Fanck articles, al Of which are offered al
Wholesale or Retail, on as reasonable terms
q they car be purchased atany Ot1e1 estab-
llshmcnt n the Souihyon country. lYT.Ja
o-plTents, Teachers, and Traders fFou
THE country viii find L 70 theiT intsFesttO ca
amlne our stock and prices. t.ss
New Orleans. Dec. 23d ld48-ly'z. s