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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
Total.
2-na2 COL

Total. rtE st 2.O93 SOL
The three counties, not returned, Nor
champion, Cumberland and Chester, will add
about l70,OOO-making an aggregate popu-
lation OF the State, about 2,260,000. The
gain in ten years will be about 484 900.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
ronatitntional Convention.

This body is still buslly II not prontapiy
At work. The following important section
wac passed on Monday last;
..Src. 6 The General Assembly shall new
er authorize eny county, city, town or town
ship in this state, by vote of its citizens or
otherwise, become stockholder in any joint
stock company, corporation or association
whatever, or to raise money for, or loan its
cr,dit to, OF in aid Of any such company,
corporation or association"
1t was amended by adding the following:
: .Nor shall any county, city, town, town.
ship or municipal corporation, for any pur-
pose, contract debts which shall, in the ag-
gregate, exceed three per cent. on the
amount of its taxable property"
From the large majority -66-by which
this section was carried, we must suppose
it was considered to be a great safeguard to
the pockets of the people. 1t may be so;
though at the same time abridging their just
rights. The people Of county or town
have perfect right to say, and are compe-
tent to say, whether they will be taxed for a
local object or not. If they cannot, how
can those from other sections of the State say
yes or no for them?
The truth that "the world is governed toe
much" should be inscribed upon the walls
Of the convention chamber, and thus become
deeply, impressed upon the mind of ever,
member. For the same reason that the diff
ferent States have the sole power of regula
ting their own particular affairs, so shoulC
the counties in State and the towns in ;
county. Under general constitutional pro
visions and laws great part. if not ths
whole, of local Legislation may be taken ou
of the State Legislature, and thus do away
with vast deal of corruption, while the
people would be freer and happier.
We hold that the people have a right tc
associate for any honest purpose, and will
the proper kind Of general laws to secure thu
just rights Of individuals in the various, asso
Citations, an incalculable amount of excite
n,ent would be put an end to. The ques
tion as to the right Of repeal woul drop life
less. tcould not be raised. 1t has no sup
portin this country, except that of false leg
iilation-a legislation for the few-and Will
that exists, the right should be in the peopl
ss a safeguard. 1t is a case, where an undu
power must be granted on one hand to coun
teract an undue power on the other. No lee
islature should have power either to create o
destroy special associations, and it woul
not be going too far to say that every act G
state Legislature should be a general one.-
We must confess, our hopes of constitution
much in advance of the old one are dali
growing fainter, though we shall be Thankful
even for small favors.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20

Population of Pennsylvania.
Returns from all the counties in the State,
but three, give the following result:
Eastern Pennsylvania, 9O5, $50
Western do. l,O98,0ll
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20

crrs-0ur publication day being on Mon.
aav, al advertisements and notices rpub'
"a ton, must be handed in on Saturday.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20
Deaths in 81. Louis in ls4e and lsso,

In 1S49 the total number of deaths in s.. Lou
is was 8,43l, of which AHA were of cholera.
In 1850 the deaths were 4,695,of which 872
were of cholera. ~.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-01-20

W v. h. PALsEK, the American Newspaper
Agent, il theonIy authorized agent for This
paper in she cities Of Boston, New York, and
Philadelphia, a I'd is duly empowered TO take
easertissments and subscriptions at the same
rsiss as required by us. His receipts will be
~ fsfafdedas as payments.
The republic., 1851-02-22
- HInn PnOor CnEsrs, ssr BOOKS,
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EvANS 4

- pIUU P0001 C0E9Tos Fer BOOKS,
RArERs: JEwELRY. T Evans :
The Philsdelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyho,e Cover SALAMANDERS
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted TO
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
l7O0 now In use. They Also continus 70 make the
ordinary Fire Proofs At very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the llth
tested one of their 6aama nder Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed i've cordsof wood overit
commencing at A. M. and continuing until P.
M. making fve hours intense heat, amounting to
white heat. The Chest rsnaained II the fire until
the next morning, when twas opened in our pre-
sencc, and all the books and papcrs taken out
having been preserved entire. The above. named
examined by calling At the store Of Exams Wat
SON, 80 Dock street. V
iTHOS. HANSELL, l3th street above Arch
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. sdstreet.
ldssss. Econs q vatson.
GnrrLrNEN: Having been present When the con-
tents Of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
we're exposed TO view, Itako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfect security of the papers, No
mark Ct rs was apparent on any Sf them MTnp,cx
PmlsDslsa.A, Sept. ls, 1850.
BALrrMoRE, June 10, lS49.
Messrs. EUans 4 Watson, PAilddelcAia
GENTLEMEN We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your proof Chests 70 the notice Of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents efcctually. after un
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block Of buildings ON Arch
street wharf on the schuylkil on the 9Th Of June,
ls4s. You're very rs'pfssut5ssssiEEil RUSSELL crLLrss.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire-proof
gcrators, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. NJ sf Nov 30-d6m
The republic., 1851-02-22
PRINTERS AND BINDERS.

VXyAREHOUsE, Nos. 2e and 81 Gold st--Man-
w ufactory, corner Of Broome and Sheriff Sta,
New York.
The subscribers offer for sale, of their ownman-
ufacturc their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses, for newspaper and book
work; Card Printing Machines. Proof Presses,
Hydraulic Presses, with Wrought iron Cylinders
Gecred and other Standing Presses; also, Lithos
graphic and Coppcrplatc Presses, Binders mate;
rias, &C. &C.; Chascs, Cases, Galieys, Furniture,
Stands, Imposing Stones, sc. &C., constantly on
hand, and every article necessary for a complete
Printing Once, including Type aud Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terps. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing to Establish Newspaper.
Book or Job Office will be furnished with an cst-
mate for the same, in detail, desired Machinery
made to order drawings. Iron and Brass Cast
ings to order They also manufacture superior
cast steel mill, pit, crosscut, circular and other
Saws, supply OF which they keep constantly on
hand. X. HOE K co.
N. b. Proprietors of ofnewspapers who wiliinscrt
the advertisement three times and send us a num-
Der OF their paper containing it, will be entitled 20
payment ON purchasing Of ns fer times the
amount of heir hill Jan. 26--tf
The republic., 1851-02-22
LIFE ASSURANCE.

National Loan Fund Ltfe Assuxanee Society
rs CORNMLL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET, NEW YORK.
CAPITAL, E5OO, 900 sterling, or $2,5OO, 900.
~ (Esnporered BY Act Of Pariiament,) I'd Pc
Royal Assent, 27th July, 1888. ga Savings' Bank
for the Widow and the Orphan" T. Lamic Muir
raw, George street, Hanover Square, Chairman Qf
shs Court Of Directors, London.
UNITED STATES BoARp OF LOCAL DrRHcroRs.
New YoRK.-C. Edward Habicht, CnoirnGn
John 8. Palmer, James Boorman, George Barclay,
Samuel 8. Rowland, Samuel M. Fox, William Van
Hook, Aquila G.. Stout, Tanning C. Tucker, Bache
McEvers.
PnnADnLpH1A. Clement c. Biddle, George R.
Graham, w. Peter, "a. b. M Consul Louis A.
BALrIMoRE.-Jonathan Meredith, John Met avish
III. b. M. Consult Donald MclKain, Samuel Hoff.
man, Henry Tiffany, DR.. J. H. McCulloch.
rrsnin De1ter BENJAMIN seaver Saa Elijah D. Brsg
ham, e. A. Grattan, III. b. M. Consul.)
J. LEANDER STARR, General Agent.
EDWARD =. RIcHARDsoS, Genercg Accountani
for the United States nd B. ~. a. Colonies
Pamphlets containing the crates Of premium, prog
pectus, examples, names of Agents, medical exam
ners, &C., be had free of charge application
at7l Wall street, and of agents.
Part of the capital is permanently invested in the
United States the names of three of the local di-
roctors, Understandable always to the assured
in cascs Of disputed claims (should any such arise)
or otherwise. -s y
Thirty days are allowed, after each payment Of
Premium becomes due, without forfeiture Of policy.
The United States Local Board meet every Wed
nesday, at their Once in Wall street, where all
business connected with the Socicty's operationsi
America is transacted-afording thereby every
possiblc advantage of promptness and attention TO
parties in ofleave to travel loans settlement
DC.
Medical examiners attend daily, at o'clock, p.
m, at ~ Wall street, and at the Office ofthc diff
fcrent Local Boards and Agencies.
Allcommunicatons to be addressed TO
s J. LEANDER STARR, General Agent
for tie United States and for B. ~. a. Coloniss.
June %
The republic., 1851-02-22
"0uIDER's'' WIuU STORE,
- Wo3mut street, PhhladslphAa.

10 Ws4nut street, PhAladslphAa.
THE UNRlvALLED PLACE FOR OBTAIN
carag i ing all Wines. Liquors. Ao-. GOOD sad
"SNIDER' has latcly--in consequence Of tho
numerous sales made by him 70 oonsumeru--becn
Obliged largely 70 veplenish his stock by fresh inn
some Of The best Wines and Liquors over imported
BY him: He would refer 70 some invoices - fob
D1rF. GORDON co. sHERRrEs- -embrac-
:oSs Sssy Choice ss s on d d@.uss
BY the gallon. Also. rare old delicafs AMONTIL-
LADO,in casls q sixtesn g.iions. spselE es'ecsss
in bottles, put up in Europe which hc challenge ~
equal 70 any that can BE- produced. 1at
1.-The MANZANIL.LA and AMONTlLLADO
Sherries are peculiarly adapted 70 convaie:cents.
not the acid of many other wines.
PORT WINES principally specially selected
for bis sales 10 consumers fom tie stock Of ssBua-
NEgrsR's," !" At Oporto, and imported direct.
These Wines are fruity and delicate. and have
been highly approved BY bis customers because O
their manifest superiority over all Ports and RED
Wines palmed of q such.
They are of various sorts and prices, in bottles
and on draught by the gallon, or Wholesale by the
cask. Among them il some rare delicate WHITE
PORT and MALMSEY PORT.
Persons suffering with chronic affection Of the
bowels cannot be too careful in their choice Of
MADEIRA WINES OF various sorts, dry and rich,
South Side, old East and West India, Sercial, &c,
g wasGs oss sass
tits we'll known that the MOST EXTRA CHAM
PAGNE. and tho splendid SPARKLING MO-
SEL4LE, imported By him, are superior To any
other Wines, and sold at prices as low az most
oftho inferior wines now in the market. which are
put upon buyers as 6yst class. -es.-s liNafsss
He has also CHAMPAGNE WINES Of various
Wholesale. ii the article of CLARET WINES,
generally, the subscriber holds himsef to be D
Judge, and hc ofIers the finest stock here, from
fret class or sspremier cruz of MxDoc. 81
or BURG UNDY WINES be has q large stock.
And can assure consumers that he can present to
them, from his vaults a. good bottle of Burgundy
sAUTERNE and BARsAC always ON hand in
bottles. tsse
His selection of RHINE and MOsEILE WINES,
from the cellars of Messrs. DEINHARp 4 JORDAN,
ofCoblentz, are extensive. and number many Still
Hooks and Mosclle, from the cheapest sorts 70 the
which 10 the best growth Of the Rhine.
In the articles Of COGNAC and other BRAN
DIES he has now . fno stock, embracing some
very old extra Of 1900, Of OrAnD, DUPUv &
CO., and some celebrated "CLAvIER Of 1921 ]" in
eighth casks, and 1912 in hogsheads. and "DU-
BOUCHE," l044, in hogsheads, on consignment,
which will be sold low.
Also--IRisH, SCOTCH, and MONONGAHELA
WHISKY, JAMAICA SPIRITS. PRESERVING
BRANDY, and all other Wines and Liquors, in
CONSUMERS in any quantity desired.
A constant assorted stock Of HAVANA Sc
80 Al goods dsl,psrsd Dithin one dsy's reach Q,
Philods!phio, rREIoHT PAIp. Orders will be prompt
y ssscutsd sent By as nail q sS1Hgr ts1sgsPh;
Cheap Wine Store,
Nov Is 76 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
The republic., 1851-02-22
ERoM LosDos;vrlE v LOGIC OF PoLlTI'

| TyROM LONDON.-THE LOGIC OF POLITI.
Il CAL ECONOMY. BY De Quincy. vol
Past and Present Delusons in Political Economy
BY Alexander Gibbon. vol. Edinburg. 1850.
Lawson's History Of Banking in Great Britain
vol. 1850.
Facts in Figures a Quarterly Digest Of Statis-
tics with Practical Deductions. Two numbers.
London 1850.
Tate's Modern Cambist Manual of Foreign
Exchange, Bills of Exchange, Bullion, Weights,
Measures, &C. 9th edition. vol. $780,
spackman,s Analysis Of tho Occupations Of the
People. vol. M
McCulloch's Principles Of Political Economy.
vol. 4th edition. l84Q.
Supplement TO McCuloch's Commercial Die
tionary. vol. 1850.
The Sophisms of Free Trade and Popular Politi-
cal Economy. vol. 1880
McGrcgor's Commercial Statistics Of all Ma
tions. 9th vol. 1850
Crolys Life OF Burke; Francis's History Of the
Bank Of England; Banheld and Yields Statistical
Companion; Sismondi's Essays ON Political Econo-
my-and many other works, new and old, on the
various branches of Political Science.
Just imported direct from London, by
Jan Is FRANCK TAYLOR.
The republic., 1851-02-22

IyROM Observation-Disclosures Maxims,
II new trnnslation. London. 1850. vol.
Chambers on Corpulence. vel. London. 1850.
my. London. 1850.
Chess and Chess-players. BY George Walker.
London 1850. az
Lawson's History of Ranking. London. 1850.
The Hunting Field. BY Harry Hieovcr Lon
don. 1850.
Common Sense versus Common Law. BY w.
Massey, Barristcr. London. 1850
Gibbons Decline and Fall. 2vos. Very nu-
merous Maps and Engravings. London. 1850.
Halliwell's Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial
Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, Ancient Gus
toms, &C., &c 2 VOLS London. 1850.
And many others, just opened, direct from Lon
don. FRANCK TAYLOR
Ian Is
The republic., 1851-02-22

THROUGH LINE FOR SAN
k FRANCISCO, Via CHAGRES.-.
<S45EHt THE NEW & FAVORITESTEAM-
DSHIPS:
CHEROKEE, 1900 tons, Captain H. Windlc.
PHILADELPHIA, HOO tons, Capt. J. Y. Nicholson
Form the only direct line between New York and
Chagres in connection with the United States Mai
Steam packets in the Paci6c-a semi-monthly line
through to San Francisco. They leave New York
the 9Th and 28th ofcach month.
REDUCED RATES OF FARE TO CHAGRES.
Cherokee. PhiIadslphia.
After Saloon State Rooms. $ 1875 90. 1875 90
Forward Saloon do 100 co.. 100 90
Lower Cabin. ........... 80 OO
All the above dine at the same table and have the
privilege of the Saloon.
Storage, (found with mattresses and board,) S65
in each vessel.
Freight to Chagres, 40 cents per foot.
Each passenger is allowed pcrsonalbaggage free
to the extent Of $50 lbs, exceeding in measure
ment 10 cubic feet.
Expenses on the Isthmus are borne by The pas
scngcrs.
Forfreight or passage, apply to
t ROWLAND & ASPINWALL,
s. South street. New York
The republic., 1851-02-22
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE. COM
PANY,

TN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Office No. q
i Wall street.-This Company, possessing a
guaranty cnpital of Sl00, 5000, the whole of which
. paid in and invested in the public stocks of the
United States and the State Of New York, makes
insurance on the lives Of individuals and grants
nnnuitics.
Parties insuring upon the mutual plan partici-
patio in the profits of all the business transacted by
tho Company. Persons may, if they prefer. in
sure at very low rates without participating in the
pro6ts.s
husband, which will iuurc to her sole benefit
and that Of her children, free from tho claims OF
creditors.
A congregation may insure the life of their
Clergyman. and many gratifying instances are
recorded Of the happy effects which have resulted
thcrcfrom. e
The premiums upon policies may be paid annu.
ally, or quarterly, at tho option of
tho asaurcd.
The republic., 1851-02-22

TJVHE COLLEOE OF ST. JAMES, WASH
Il ington County, Marylsnd.--The second
term Of tho ninth (annual) session will open on
Monday, March 3D.. Application may be made to
Rev. John b. Kcrfoot, u. D., Rector, for further
information, or for the admission OF pupils to the
College or Grammar School.
Post Office address college ofSt sames. Md"
Jan. lf--taw4v
The republic., 1851-02-22
PLANnErr,s BTTrEns

PLANNETT'S BTTTERS
CREATE healthy action throughout the body,
~ restore the appetite, equali8e the circulation,
give tone and energy 70 the system, and create q
power Of resistance TO disease in all ts fors rarely
TO be obtained. They will perform q speedy and
iency, General Debility, Liver Complaint, and allthe
train of symptoms commonly called Nervous Af.
HEADACHE
will be Immediately relieved by the use of this in
valuable compound, which 10 purely vegetable, and
is adapted to all ages and conditions.
FEMALES
will find in this delicate and palatable preparation,
q combination of Ibnic, AItv1tiue, and Aperieng
qualities, peculiarly adapted 10 their systems.
The specific action that this article has on the
LiUer and Digesfiue Organs, renders it complete
0nfiiofe for Feor and Ague, and Bilious and Ty-
phua Fevers.
WArEnviLLE. July 81, 1850.
DEAR SIR Having boon afflicted with Chronic
Diarrhea during the latter part Of the time wal
on that account, came North, hoping change o
air would restore me; but grew gradually wenker
and weaker, until was confined TO my bed, or
nearly 90. My father, visit to the city of New
York, your advertisement Of Bitters, and pur-
chased a bottle, which took and from which cx-
pericnced relief have continued to take it, and
am now we'll. You need have no fear of recon-
ncnding yourpreparation for the cure ofthis COM
plant.
Very respectfully, yours, sc.
(Signed) ADAM G. LOWBIE
Distributing Agents,
WILLIAM T. HICKS & CO.,
l48 and Isl Front street, New York.
And for sale by r. s. PATTERSON and a. d. and
w. H. GILLMAS. April l6--ly-( Nov 2s)
The republic., 1851-02-22

nISTURNELL'S UNITED STATES NATION
- al Register and Calendar for 1851 -'52, contain
ing much useful statistical information, with map
OF the United States. Price IS cents.
For sale by TAYLOR * MAURY,
Jan booksellers, near 9Th strcet
The republic., 1851-02-22
HUTCHXNGs' VEGETABLE DYSPEPSIA
BITTERS.

THERE is no medicine before the public more
Il popular and more respected by the mass than
these Dyspeptic Bttcrs. They mild and good
10 tho paae and for that severe, disagrecable, and
prevailing disease, it ~ most perfect cure, and
has no equal. In many cases where medicine
riod Of time. Thousands havc tested its virtues,
and thousands are still trying its efficacy.
( Circulars, containing the certificates of remark
able curcs, and the high estimation in which this
Medicine is held by the public press. be had Of
the agents free.
Price 80 cents per bottle. tias
Principal Office l22 Fulton street, New York, up
stairs.
Agents in Washington,
CHAS. STOTT & CO.,
Corner Penn. avenue and 7ih street.
M. DELANY,
Corner Penn avenue and q, street.
Jan 16 6-2awlm
The republic., 1851-02-22

FOR LIVERPOOL. - United States Mail
steamship BALTIC, Capt. Jos. J. Comstock.
steamship will depart with the mails for Europe
positively on Wednesday, March 5th, at IL o'clock,
NJ, from her berth, at the foot of Canal street.
No berth occurred until paid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office.
commodations for elegance or comfort, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
tQa 56 Wall street, N Y.
Positively no freight will Be received on board
after Monday evening. March Sd.
Tho steamer PACIFIC will succeed the Baltic,
and sail March 18th. Feb Is
The republic., 1851-02-22

lv1 Moore, Campbell, Cowpcr. Thompson, Gray,
Colcridge, Milton. Byron, Shakespeare, Scott, Han
nah Moore, Bernard Barton. HeInans, Pope, Tup-
per, Southey, Hood. Montgomery. and many other
subscriber, English and American editions, in va
rious plain and rich bindings, the English copies
imported by himself direct from London.
Jan FRANCK TAYLOR.
ISLAND WORLD OF THE PACIFIC, By Chce-
i vcr, with illustrations.
Twenty five cent editions of Mothers Recon-
pcnse.
Hunts Merchants Magazine for january.
Andrcws Latin English Lexicon, copious and
critical. HeA
Just published and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY.
Janll Booksellers, near 9th ct.
The republic., 1851-02-22

lion. JOHN A. DiX's NEW BoOK-A Win
II ter in Madeira and Summer in Spain and
Florence, vol. l2mo.
For sale by TAYLOR & DIAURY,
Jan Is Booksellers, near 9th street
The republic., 1851-02-22

VIZ OMEN OF ISRAEL, by Grace Aguilar, 2
wv vols
: Letters from Three Continents, by NJ, the Ar
kansas correspondent Of the Louisville Journal
Practical Mercantile Correspondence, by Will
liam Anderson.
Jan2a FRANCK TAYLOR.
The republic., 1851-02-22
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
The United States Mail Sfea,n- packets
Panama, ,0S7 tons. Capt. David G. Bailey
Oregon, 1909 tons..... G. p. Patterson.
California, ,050 tons..... ' Thos A. Budd.
Tennessee, i 300 tons. George A. Cole.
Carolina, 600 tons..... " r. l.. Whiting,
Unicorn, 600 tons. :" j. Y. Nicholson,
are intended to form semi monthly line between
Panama and ports in California. n4s
Passengers in the after cabins are furnished bed
ding, but not wines and liquors. Passengers in
the siccrage arc found with such rations fur
nished to the crew, and with mattress and pillow.
All passengers will be allowed space for personal
baggage free to the extent of $50 pounds weight,
not exceeding in measurement ten cubic feet.
Freight on extra baggage or merchandise. when
taken, 8 100 per ton, and one and half per cent.
ON all specie.
Packages should not exceed 1875 pounds weigh,
for mule carriage.
... Cabin. Steerage.
Passage from Panama to San
Bias or Mazntlan. .......... 1925 90 500 90
Passage from Panama to San
Diego. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50 00 l25 90
Passage from Panama to San
Francisco co.................. 300 90 $50 90
No stores to be landed will be taken as baggage.
All personal port charges, including health fees
and boat-hire, to be paid by the passengers. No
passage secured until paid for. Apply at the Office
Of the Company, New York, 81 South street.
Sept 2l-d6m