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Lator From Cuba. !
CHARLESTON July

S CHARLFsToEa July 26.
The steamship Isabel, from Havana, has
Just reached her wharf, She. brings Havana
dates to the evening of the 2lst. The ac-
counts are very contradictory. Letters
from reliable sources state that many towns
were in arms, and that the insurgents num-
Der 5000 strong. The Spanish troops in skir-
mishes with the insurgents had suffered ST.
we're losses. Thepatriots, according to some
accounts, were about declaring aprovisional
government.
An express had arrived at Havana, from
Puerto Principe, dated July 26th, for the Cap
tain General, which states that the patriots
commanded by Joaquin, Aquero, had beer
dispersed by the Government troops in tht
eastern provinces, with a loss of five killet
and large quantity Of arms. Many of tht
insurgents, It is added, had surrendered, ant
Others were willing to lay down arms, on as
surance+ of pardon.
Another letter states that Aquero, com
mander'of the insurgents, had been captured
Havana and the rest of the Island was re-
ported tranquil, the object of the contrary
rumors being to create excitement.
The cholera and yellow fever were prevail
ing to some extent at Havana. S-r
There were but few Spanish men-of-wa
at Havana, most Of them having sailed fo
Principe with Government troops. -
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Death by Lightning.


The Journal des Vosgessays; 'On Sunday
the llth instant, about eight in the evening
when the church of Fraize was filled will
people listening to the evening service, thu
electric f1uio fell on the outward wall of the
edifce, breaking in pieces large cornice.
stone at one Of the angles, and then enter.
ing into the organ loft, it carried away the
shoe which a man wore al the time, but with
out doing him any injury. The fluid then
ran down one of the pillars and killed man
standing at the foot of it. 1t next struck
three persons seated on bench, bruising two
of them, and killing the third. At this mo-
ment it was discovered that the fluid had SET
some of the wood work on fire, and an i'm
mense confusion ensued, each person endeav-
oring to get out first. In the midst of the
confusion young man was observed lore
main motionless in his seat, paying no atten.
tion to the noise; and some person going UP
to warn him of the danger he was incurring
found to his horror that the young man was
dead, the electric fluid having killed him J.
The fire was soon after got under, and nc
further damage was done.'
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Among the numerous discoveries Science
has made in this generation to facilitate the
business Of life--incredse its enjoyment, and
even prolong the term Of human existence,
none can be -amed Of more real value TO man.
kind, than this contribution of Chemistry to
the Healing Art. A vast trial of its virtues
throughout this broad country, has proven be-
yond doubt, that no medicine or combination
Of medicines yet known, can SO surely con-
troll and cure the numerous varieties of pull
monary disease which have hitherto swept
from our midst thousands and thousand severy
year. Indeed. there is now abun dant reason
TO believe a Remedy has at length been found
which Gun be relied on to cure the most dan.
gerous affections Of the lungs. Our space here
Will not permit us to publish any proportion Of
the cures affected by its use, but we would pre-
sent the following opinions Of eminent men,
and refer further enquiry to the circular which
the Agent below named, will always be pleas
ed 10 furnish free, wherein are full particulars,
and indisputable proof of these facts. ae'a-p
From the President Of Amherst College,
the celebrated Professor Hitchcock.
"Jdmes G. Ayer-SiR have used yo1r
CHERRY PEcToRAL in, my own case Of deep
seated Bronchitis, and am satisfied from its
chemical constitution, that it is an admirable
compound for the relief Of laryngial and bron-
chial difficulties. If my opinion as TO its su-
perior character eau be of any service, you are
at liberty to Use il az you think proper.
EDWARD HITCHCOCK, L, L. D.
From the Widely Celebrated
Professor SILLIMAN, M. D., L. L. D.
Professor of Chemistry, Mineral0gy.
&c., Vale College, Member of the s
Lit. hirt. Med. Phil. and sci-
cntiflc Societies Of America
and EurODe.
"I deem the Cherry Pectoral an admirabl
from some Of the best articles in
the Materil Medicu, and very effective rem
edy for the class of diseases il is intended TO
cure" New Haven, CT. Nov. /, lS49.
MAJOR PATTISON, President ofthe S. C,
Senate, states he has used the Cherry Peetoral
with wonderful success, to cut an inflammation
of the lungs.
from one of the first Physicians in
Maine.
y SAco, Me, April &c, ls49.
DR.. ]. g. Aver, Lowell-Dear Sir: am
now constantly using your CHERRY PEcToRAL
in my practice, and prefer it to any other med
icine for pulmonary complaints. From obser-
walton of many severe cases, am convinced it
will cure coughs, colds, and diseases of the
lungs, that have put TO defiance all other RENE.
dies. '..-.
invariably recommend its use in cases Of
consumption, and consider it much the best
remedy known for that disease.
Respectfully yours,
LIS. .CUSHMAN, M. D. +,
Prepared and Sold by James c. Aver,
Practical Chemist, Lo,Cell, Mass.
Sold in Portsmouth, by ShacklefOrd &
Crichton /; in Cincinnati, by F. EcKsTRlN, Jr.;
in Maysville, KY, by Seaton g. Sharpe and
by all Druggists throughout The State and
country.
May 26, '5l-6mdw.
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AQuestion ofyeraoitr.

One ofthe unscrupulous Wing demagogue.
OF Lancaster county, on recent occasion, i.
said to have declared that that county will give
WIN. Z. JOHNSTON. for Governor, ten thousand
majority. In reply 10 this, the editor of the
Lancaster Intelhgencer, say,-"Our friends al
distance may rest assured that the Whip ma
Iority in the "Old Guard' will not be within
one nousand of what it was in 1S4S, and upon
this we are willing to stake what little polite
al Sagacity we may have" We do not doubt
that our friend of the nteMgencer is right: be-
cause we have heard from many of those who
have heretofore sustained Gov. Johnston, that
they cannot now vote for him, because they be-
leye he has united himself with the worst en-
emles of our country-the AbolitionistS. tS.-Pitts.
Morn. Post.
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Further Reports of the Insurrection.
WASHINGTON. Jnly %.

We learn by gentleman just arrived here
from Havana, that the city, at the time he
left, I25th inst.,) was filed with fumors of
revol. in the eastern part Of the Island. The
report was that at Puerto Principe, three
companies of the Regiment of Cautabara had
thrown down their arms and went over to
the Creole Insurgents. The remainder ofthe
Regiment had been publicly disbanded at
Havana.
Another report was that the citizens Of
San Juande Los Remidas were in open insur-
rection and had already established prouin-
cial PROVISIONAL Government.
Another insurrection had broken out at Tu-
mis-, and detachment of the Spanish troops
had been defeated while pursuing the insur-
gents, with a loss Of two to three hundred
men. "
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]. WINTON.
WAS ~ n2A,
NEWPORT, Ky, June %, 1851. Gin. Com.

Madison and indianapolis Railroad
We have received the Circular of tht
President Of this road, showing the amour
of business done by it for the 6 months end
ing July l. 1851. The road is in fine con
dition and doing an excellent business. L
could not well be otherwise or do otherwise
under the superintendence and direction Of
its intelligent and energetic head.
We learn that, for the past six months
the receipts amount 10 Sl69, 939 SO, and the
expenditures to $93,949 II leaving net
profit of $75, $3.50 79, which admits Of div
idend of 5 per cent on the capital stock
And il fuel on hand, government arrears for
mail service, and other items are taken into
account, the profits may be set down at
$l0S,73S 4e, admitting ofa dividend of z
per cent. for the past six months.
The whole road will be completed with
I rail in few weeks, and it has been run
during the six months with great regularity
and freedom from accidents. Several new
locomotives will be delivered during SEP.
tember and October, Gin. Enc.
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National Debts.
New Spring Goods,

ID BELL, & Co, never to be outdone in
H. anything else than boasting take pleas.
ure In announcing to their friends that they
have just received beautiful stock OF Boots
and Shoes, for spring wear, consisting Of the
latest styles for Gentlemen, Ladies and chill
drcn, handsome and good. Prices as hereto
fore, at the lowest possible figure. Always on
hand a complete assortment Of our own manu-
facture at Wholesale or Retail. Call and take
a look. Don't forgot the place. People Row
Market street. fmar96-dawI
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0r The Cincinnati Gazette saws

Men in female garments have been fire..
quenting the streets of the city of late. We
noticed a few days past the attack by gang
of them on gentleman near the canal. we
have since been informed of insults offered
to ladies'. in the main, thoroughfares of the
city, by persons wearing female attire, whom
we 40 not doubt were men. The police
should be on the alert. Very severe and sum-
mary punishment should be meted to such
scoundrels.
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College Hall, Rendered famous By the
City Fathers, who is undergoing repairs and
improyement.-Cin. Eng.
We should suppose that fathers having SO
numerous progeny needed repairs and i'm
provement. But how do you manage to
make them7 A good workman might "fnd
steady employment and good wages" up
here.
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llRNIR' \ HOTEL,
Portsmouth, o..


Portsmouth, O.. ...f
NNHE subscriber begs leave to inform the
Il public tina: he has leased thisho for term
of years, and has made many new arrangements
end additions, all for the botter, and proposes
making further changes for the convenience
and comfort of his guests as fast as their W ants
may demand. He is determined tha his house
shall not be excelled in the inducements it Of
fers to tavelers, farmers and those wishing to
sojourn for time in the city. The Table, the
Chambers, the Bar, and the Stabling shall al
way be well supplied and we'll attended to-
This combined with s. ict attention 10 business
and the low prices at which he entertains his
guests must prove satisfactory to those who
study comfort and economy,
With these advantages and inducements he
earnestly solicits share of public patronage.
March 8 lS5l-46m6w b ]. MYERS.
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Letter from Mr. McNIanns.

Inc following IS the copy OF a letter from
Mr.. McManus, the Irish Patriot--to John
B. Dillon, Esq, of New York City.
San Francisco, Juue IA, 1851.
My dear old Friend and Comade. have
barely time to announce to you by this man
my arrival on the free shores of America. -
After going through an ordeal of punishment
in Van Dieman's Land little short of what
you can, imagine the flames of--to be, |
outsmsneuyred my tyrants there and escaped.
saving my parole Of honor, and leaving
them in utter confusion. am SO oyerpow.
cred by the excess of kindness of the citi.
zens Of San Francisco since my arrival here.
that cannot find an instant to arrange my
ideas TO give you particulars. My poor
comrades behind were in good health as
could well be expected underline tortures
they endure.
Believe me very afiectionately, your friend
TERENCE BEILEw McMANUs
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Al G. DAVIS & co,
Merchant TaiIOrs.

-NTOULD inj orm their friends and the peo.
w pie generally that they have removed
from Market St., TO the House formerly occu.
pied by t. w. Keough, where they are pre-
pared to furnish to Iron Men, and all Cen.
tIemen who may be so kind as 10 patronise
them, Goats, Pants, and Vests made Of the
very best material, cut in the latest style und
got up in the very best manner and in the
latest style.
We hope by constant attention and strong
desire to please the most fdstidious 10 merit a
share of the patronage Of the public.
ALSc--Shirts, CrAvats, Suspenders, Gloves
nd all that sort Of thing.
ajune6. (IrontGn Register copy.)
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NEW BOOKS,

WE 3 are 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.
All goods sold by us are warranted Just what
they purport to be, with the privilege Of being,
returnedif not satisfactory ~. -
Country Merchants, Proprietorso OF Furnaces,
School Teachers, &c, are requested to call and
examine ourstock, we will NOT be undersold
by any one. h.
OF. Remember the New Book Store, Nc.
DowelPs Block, corner Of Front and Market
streets, oPpOsite'the United States Hotel, Ports
mouth, o. a.+ftt
Oct. 81, 80 J. STEPHENSON & Co.
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The Circleville Watchman, of Friday, has
a rumor that Auditor Woods has loaned some
100000 belonging to the State of Ohio, to
a Railroad Company in which it is said he is
largely interested, running from Cincinnati
up through Hamilton! and SO on. Wonder
if lis SO ?-Cin. Eng.
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Terrible Duel in Wisconsin.

CHAUNcY KELLOGG, public officer at that in
the town of Denosha, Wisconsin, lately chal-
ienged the editor of the Democrot there to meet
HIM IT. the public streets armed ,oih shopels!-
They did meet!-for the editor of the Democrat
is ~due-and the way they did dig it into the
ROAD was shocking to allsuperuisors! Neither
party was injured.
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Wholesale and Retail.

To FURNACE MEN and DEALERns we
can furnish Boots and Shoes at such prices as
will make il ittheirinterest 10 purchase at HONE,
and can furnish them Just such sizes, kinds and
quantity as may be best adapted TO their wants,
and Of such we solicit AN examination of our
Stock. We believe with many others, that no
good cause exists TO prevent successful manu-.
featuring inthe west, and wilma view Of test.
ling itspracticability, we have embarked in this
enterprise, hoping TO succeed, not only in ben
citing ourselves, but to contribute in propor-
tionate degree to the benefit Of others. 81
! We will supply customers with our own work
at retail at thelowest possible prices, made to
order, Of whatsoever material they may desire,
and will give particular and prompt attention
ito orders at home and from abroad.
| We are also receiving full assortment Of
Eastern Work,
comprising the different varieties Of style usu.
lally kept in this Market to which we invite the
particular attention Of purchasers, as all our
stock has been purchased direct from Manufac-
turers for CASH, and will be sold at very low
rates. &f . ',q =
To Manufacturers we offer the ,cho;cest
Kip, Cat, Hid, Morocco, Lining and Bind
ing Skins, together with Sole and Uppsr
Leather and generel assortment Of Shoe
makers Kit and Findings. Suffice it to saw
that we expectto keep constantly ON hand :
Efullsupply of :
ROOTS, sHOEsAND LEATHER
Of all descriptions, which will be offered TO
dealers and consumers at such ratesas cannot
fail to meet the views Of the lowest buyers, and
we will spare no pains to please all who favor
as with call. r.
We pledge ourselves to FAIR TRADE and SMALL
PROFITS, and all we ask is fair trial, and such
a share Of patronage as the duality of goods,
low prices and a disposition to accommodate
may entit!e us. <. R. BELL, s f
.aa- ~. ]. w. DAVIS, :.
/ = L. p. NJ. SMITH
Portsmouth, August l2, l050--l9 -,t.9.
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lho orlTstStedmDO0t on Tne ONO River.
Mr.. Editors. As there are many erroneous
opinions extant concerning the first steamboat
built on the Western waters, the undersigned
would like you to publish their evidence in the
matter.
In the fall Of 1911 both were present at the
launching Of The first steamer built on the Ohio
river, and on board of her. She was built
at the Pipetown ship yard, at PittSburgh; was
intended for the Pittsburgh and New Orleans
trade, and called the Orleans She was built
after the fashion of ship, withs portfolios in
the side-long bowSprit--painted sky blue.
Her cabin was in the hole.
She left in November of that year-1811-
for New Orleans and made the trip down in
safety, but was never able to get back over the
Falls, her power being insufficient to prope
her against a>strong current-She continued to
run below the Falls for some time.J Many per-
sons are of the opinion that the ENTERPRISE was
the first boat built for the above trade. Such
is not the fact. The Enterprise was the fourth
or fifth boat built. The names of the others
were the Etna and Vesuvius built by compa-
ny who had charter for IA years, renewable
for the sole navigation, by steam, of the Ohio
and Mississippi rivers. The Enterprise was
built at Brownsville bya private company. A
legal investigation followed and the owners Of
the Enterprise gained the suit :by proving that
the plaintiffs had violated their charter. Thus
ended the steamboat monopoly on the Ohio and
UINroNJ
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WILLIAM WERTZ,
II a Z l. o B

Enterprise Row, Front street.
HNHANKFUL for a good share of patronage
Il heretofore bestowed, he now informs his
friends and customers that he is prepared to
accommodate them with anything in his line
appropriate to the season.
Having just received fresh stock OF cloths,
cassimeres, vestings and general assortment
of summer stuffs for gentlemen's wear, and
being constantly in the receipt of the latest
styles, he is able to suit all who may favor him
with call, at short notice and on reasonable
terms. SE-ttt
Portsmouth, March %, 1850. ~.
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In en- able article in the washington
Union, the true position Of Mr., corwin be-
fore the country, in regard to his interest in
Mexican claims, is distinctly, forcibly, and
undeniably set forth. We give the follow
ing extract whichwe commend to every un-
prejudiced mind.
The true point at issue is this: A senator
Of the United States, servant of the peo-
ple--ana paid for his services by the people
---receiSes contingent fee, valued at one
hundred thousand dollars, pending before a
board Of commissioners appointed BY the
chief of his own party, and composed, Of
course, Of his party friends. We need not
comment on the 10 per cent. deduction
We throw in the seven per cent. deduction
also. and state the cash value Of Mr.. Corwin's S
interest at about eighty thousand dollars the
sum which he actually received according
to whig accounts. Now, be il remembered
that no great legal ability was required be
fore the board. It did not sit like an open
court'to hear arguments. The parties had
to present their claims and furnish evidence
10 support them. That evidence must, from
the necessity Of the case, come chiefly from
Mexico. Then we ask what was Mr.. Cor
win paid forY What services could he rem
der here in Washington "a member Of the
Senate He. could probably do nothing
more than examine the papers furnished
him, and suggest any deficiency in the proof
they set forth of just demand under the
treaty. That was all that he could rightful.
ly do, And now we submit, it to the coun-
try TO say whether eighty. or scutnty, or sizts
or even ten thousand dollars is not an extrav-
agant fee for such a service? Mr. Corwin
has a reputation as a speech-maker and
ss an advocate but We have never heard
that he was ever esteemed as an eminent
lnwyer in any other respect. There are law
yers in this city of equal learning with Mr..
Corwin. We meet one almost daily of ten
times The research, ability, and legal fame OF
Mr.. Coiwin. Yet any one of these men
would, we have no doubt, have given advice
as to the suficiency OF the evidence of any
claim pending before the Mexican board for
q thousand dollars in cash, demanding a
higher sum as contingent fee--the increase
being commensurate with the uncertainty of
the case. Why, then, lei us ask, were these
men passed over? And why were political
whig lawyers employed at such enormous
outlay y? 1t was not for superior ability
for the superior ability did not exist. 1t was
not forensic talent-for there was no forum
in which it could be heard. Why, then,
and for what purpose, were whig senators,
employed and paid fortune in fees? There
is but one answer to these questions: Polit-
zeal influence over political friends was the
thing bought and the thing sold. A whig
commission was the court Of last resort, and
whig politicians were paid high prices. A
blind man can see anda deaf man can hear
tie secret purposes Of the conspirstors -
Political position and political influence
were the things paid for-politicpl position
and political influence were the things sold
Disguise is useless--evasion is without avail.
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Portsmouth

EMINE GLASS WORKS.
THE undersigned are now prepared to fiji
Il orders for all kinds Of Flint Glass
Ware, which they willsell at Pittsburgh pri.
ces, and warrant equalto any in market.
Merchants will find it 10 their advantage to
call before making their purchases elsewhere
McAFEE g. BROTHERS. =
Portsmouth, Sept 80, l650-26yl
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S. ID. BISHOP,
MERCHANT TAILOR,


No. ?, Front Street. Portsmouth, Ohio
,aa WOULD calf tho attention of his cu.to'
M mers, friends, and the public in general
In. to his large stock of 4s.s.,,- /.
Spring and Summer Goods,
suitable for Mems and Boys wear which has
lust been received from New York, consisting
of Cloths, Cassimeies, Tweeds, Sattlnetts,
Jeans, Vestings, Linens, Drills, &c., of oil
Icoors and qualities, which he is prepared 10
make up in the latest and most fashionable style
Always on hand a fine stock Of "a.
ReGdy-0I1G1e Clothing,
Shirts, collars, drawers, scarf, eravats, gloves,
stocks, Hose Of every description Of make and
material that is in use. All kinds Of Tailors'
Trimmings, and every article Of Mems wear,
except Hats and Shoes, which will be sold as
low as can be bought in the State. 4
To Tailors.
am Agent for Scott's semi-annual and
Monthly Mirror Of Fashion, which am pre-
pared to forward to address upon receipt ofthe
subscription price. s. d. B.
April IA, l84l-wtf
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LIE ATHE q SHOE FINDINGS
R, Ll0Vd g. Co.

uAVE just received large stock of Spanish
IL Sole leather; Philadelphia and French
Calfand Kip Skins, Morocco, Kid, and Dressed
Buckskins, Patent Leather, Lining and Bind
ing Skins; Lasts, Pegs, Avis Thread, and all
other kinds of Shoemakers' Kit.
Also Upper and White Sole Leather always
on hand. Jan. 8, 1851---w.
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Spring Stock.

VKTE have just received from the East deci-
w dedly the Largest, Cheapest and
Best assortment Of DOOTs arid SHOES that
was ever offered in this or any other market
West OF the Mountains; all Of which we offer
d. prices tLat will defy competition.
To Country. Merchants, Furnace men, and
dealers generally, we viii duplicate any bill
bought IN Cincinnati or Plttsbutghi Of the same
kind Of Goods. as we are delsFminedtc sell o.
prices that will induce persons 70 buy Of
April 2l--w r.. LLOYD & CO.