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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-07-09
srrArr cnAnpnr, June %. ,s2

GEETLEMEN: have the honor to acknowl.
edge the receipt of your letter. notifying me that
ehave been nominated by the Democratic Con-
yention as Vice President Of the United States.
This distinguished manifestation Of the respect
and confidence Of my Democratic brethren COM
mands my most grateful Acknowledgements, and
cheerfully accept the nomination with which
l have been honored.
Throughout long public life am not con-
scious that have ever swerved from those prin-
ciples which have been cherished and sustain
ed by the Democratic party; and in whatever
situationI may be placed my countrymen may
Test assured that shall adhere to them faith
fully and zealously- perfectly satisfied that'the
prosperity or our common country and the per-
manency OF our free institutions can be promo
ted and preserved only by administering the
government in strict accordance with them.
The platform as laid down by the convention
meets withmy cordial appreciation. It's ma
tional innll its parts; and am content not ON.
ly stand upon it, but on all occasions to defend
It.
For the very fattering teims in which you
have been pleased, geetlemen, TO characterize
my public services, feel that am indebted to
the personal regard which am proud to know
you Individually entertain for me, and that you
Greatly overate them. Tine onl, merit can lay
claim to is an honest discharge OF the duties of
the various positions with which have been
honored. This claim-nothing more.
Z With the highest respect and esteem, am,
gentlemen, your fellow-citzenj
WILLIAM R. KING
ToMsssrs. ]. s. Barbour, j. Thompson, Al.
pheus Felch, and P. Soule,
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Incidents in the last moments OF Henry
MISREPRESENTATION of esteem for
his memory in the Eastern Cities.

his memory in the Eastern Cities.
PHlLADELPHIA, June 30,--0n Monday af-
temoon the attendant of Mr.. Clay perceived
change had taken place, indicating spec
dy dissolution that night he was calm, but
at times his mind wandered;,a at one time
ina low but very distinct voice, he named
his wife and son, and other relations in a
somewhat disconnected manner.
The Rev. DR.. Butler offered his services TO
watch during the night, but it was deemed
unnecessary. In his last interview with DR..
Butler, Mr.. Clay expressed entire resignation
and confidence in his Saviour. Yesterday
morning be continued perfectly tranquil,
though exceedingly feeble, rnanifesting much
disposition 10 slumber. At half past 10 he
asked for some cool water, which he was in
the habit Of taking through tube. On re-
moving the tube from his mouth, he seemed
toexperience more difficulty in swallowing.
He then turned to his son and said, "Donh
leave me, and soon after asked that his shirt
collar nigh be opened, and then said, 81 am
going sooR;p when he Immediately and SER
enely bEeathed his last. The exact time OF
his departure was II minutes past ii o'clock.
he had been so low the three previous days,
asto be scarcely able to converse with his
son or Dr. Butler. No one was present at
his death, but his son, Thomas Hart CLAY,
and Governor Jones, of Tennessee He was
in full possession of all his faculties 10 the
last and seemed to suffer but little. He had
long since made every preparation for his
death, having given his sou full Instructions
N fegaIdto the disposition Of his body, and
The SET ttlement Of bis worldly affairs.
The Senate committee will meet at Wash
tngton 10 make arrangements for the funeral,
4 which, II is understood, will take place in
the capi tol, on Friday, after which the body
will be conveyed to the cars for removal to
Kentucky.
Minute guns were fired by Capt. Bucking
nam,s artillery, al the Washington Navy
Yard and Arsenal, yesterday afternoon and
evening, and al sun-down tie bellsof the city
commenced tolling. Mayor Maury has cali
ed Ameeting Of the city council this morning
20 make arrangements 10 participate ia the
funeral. gl
y, AS soon as the death Of Mr.. Clay was an
nounced all the stores and business houses
weEy closed; and the principal streets draped
innioufning. Theepublic Offices were all
closed, and the cabinet held meeting and
resolved upon suspension Of business Till af-
teF the funeral.
AT Boston, New York, and Baltimore, as
well as in this city, minute guns were fred,
and the bells tolled up to late hour last
evening, and every demonstrations made to
Indicate sorrow for the beloved Clay, and es-
teem for his memory, and ain expression Of
solemnity can be distinctly traced in every
countenance.
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A LADY FRIsHTErED TO DEATH. The
Rockingham Cya.) Register states that Mrs
Dietrich. wife Of Mr.. Jacob Dietrich, resid-
ing near Nc CsawfoId, ia that county, was
frightened to death few days since. Her
hiile daughter for sport threw tree frog on
kss lap, which began Jumping up towards
bsslace. sndso figbtened her that she died
IN Two oI three days. " +
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A New and valuable thing lin
the way of a C0Oking-StOpe.

YNHE undersigned, having purchased tho
IL right 10 manufacture and sell SMITH
&. -GLEAS0N'S CALIFORNIA AIR
TIGHT CO0KlNG-STOVE would call tho
attention ofall those who are in want Of one
Of the hest cooking stoves in use, 10 the fact
that he is prepared to furnish one of Tho
above stoves, got up in first rate order, at a
reasonable price. Said stoves are constructed
with a summer and winter fire box, SO that
one fire can be used in hot weather, thereby
avoiding unnecessary heat, and saving three.
fourths ofiho fuel. He claims tlut q woul-
an can boil her Itea kettle, bake her biscuit :,
and cook her fxings for tea, in hot aft ef-.
noon, with less fuel, less heat in ho use, and
quicter than by any other cooking s tove now
in use. He wishes all to call and ace the
Stove. H. 8. CUMMINS.
May Is, lS52-tf ~, NV
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I Rlaree,. and ILine,s Re.ponses.

coSconp, IN II. june II, 1859.
y GKErLEMEN: ] have the honor 10 ac-
knowledge your personal kindness IN present
ing 10 me this day your letter officially In
forming me- of my nomination, BY the Dem
ocratio National Convention, as candidate
for the Presidency oI the United States.
The surprise with which ] received the in-
telligence Of the nomination was not un-
mfhgledwith painful solicitude, and yetit is
proper Cor me to say that the manner ia
whichitwas conferred was peculiarly. gfati=
tyinG. The delegation from New Hampshire,
with all the glow Of State pride and all the
warmth ofpersonal regard, would not have
submitted my name TO the Convention, nor
would they have cast vote for me under
circumstances other than those which oc-
Cured
II shall always cherish with pride and graf
itude the recollection OF the fact that the
voice which 6rst pronounced for me-and
PRONOUNCED alone--came from the mother of
States--a pride and gratitude rising far above
any consequences that can betide me person
ally,
May I not regard it as a fact pointing to
the overthrow.of sectional jealousies, and
booking to the perennial life and vigor Of a
Uhion cemented by the blood Of those who
have passed to their reward--a Union won
derful in its formation, boundless in its
hopes, amazing irits destiny Iaccept the
Nomination, relying upon an abiding devo-
ton 10 the interests. the honor and the glo-
" of our whole country but beyond and a.
bove all, upon Power superior TO all human
might--a Power which, from the first gun
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-07-09
HoBENsAcK,s LIVER pILLs,

No part .oftie system is more liable to dis
case than the Liver, it serving as flterer Il
purify the blood, or giving the proper secre-
ton TO the bile; so that amy wong action. o
the Liver effects the other important parts o.
The system, and results variously, in liver com.
platnt, jauudtce, dyspepsia, ETC., We should
therefore watch every symptom that might in
dictate wrong action Of the liver. These pills
bein composed of roofs q I'D plants furnished by
hat1re to hea. the sick: Namely, list, An ex-
pectoraut, which augments the secretion from
the pulmonary mucus membrane or promotes
hc dschare Of secreled matter. 2Dd. An al-
ornate which changes in som inexplicable
and insensbe manner the certain morbid ac-
ton of the system. 3rd. A tonic which gives
tone and strength 10 the nervous system, re-
newing health and vigor to all parts OF tho
body. 4th, A 'CATHARTIC, which acts in
perfect harmony with the other ingre enls, and
operating on the Bowels, and expelng tie
whole mass of corrupt and vitiated matt er, and
purifying the Blood, which destroys disease
and restores health.
TO FEMALES. ~
You will find these Pills an inva liable med
icine in many complaints 10 which You are
subject. In distractions either total or par.
tial, they have been found Of inestimable ben.
eft, restoring their functional arrangements
to a healthy action; purifying the blood and
other fluids so eifectually to put 10 fight all
complaints which may ARISE from female irreg-
ularities, as headache, gddlness dimness Of
sight, pain in the side back etc.
None genuine unless signed J N. Hoben-
sack, all others being base Imitation. F
UJAgents wishing now supplies and Store
Representations of becoming Agents must ad-
dress the Proprietor, j. N. Hobensack, Phila-
dolphin Pa.
]. &C. Reakart Pearl st. Cincinnati, Whole
sale agt, for Ohio, McVey & Co. Portsmouth,
Shackeiord & Cricllton, Portsmouth, Lansing
& Stafford. Chillicotbe Woodrow, HilIsboro',
and by every respectable storekeeper in the
country where you can get pamphlet. q
June 10, lS52,-dwlyr. ,..... %
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ocg- James Barbour, Esq; has accepted
the appointment Of casherof the Branch Of
the Bank of Kentucky, al MaysviIle, in the
place of Horace B. Hill, Esq; who takes the
Cashiershipof the Branch Bank at Lexing-
ton, vacated by the resignation of VIM. S.
Waller, Esq; TO take effect on the lst inst:
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0TThc democrats Of Concord N. H., on
The nomination Of Scott, offered. TO purchase
the powder If the wings would ,frea salute
for their candidate. The offer was not ac-
cepted, aud the wings went home pouting,
without firing q single gun.
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House Furnishing Goods.

4 NARPETlNGS, and Oil Cloths, 25 to So, ,95
~ per yard, Stand, Suspcnding and Hall
Lamps' Chandeliers aud Girandoles with Drops
Brittania Coffee Sets with detached Pieces.
French Gilt China Tea Sets, Vuses, &c.
White and Painted Ironstone Dining and
Tea Ware, Wall and Window representations
qualities. A general assortment Of the above
just received and for sale BY S
I, tseptsl,s5 $50 JAMES PURsELL. 3
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Bakery and Confectionery
JOHN ERESEIEI..

DEGS leave TO annouuceto the citizens @
AO Portsmouth and vicinity, thai be has re-
moved TO the frame building recently occupied
he is prcparedt to supply customers with Bread
Crackers, allkinds Of Cakes and Conf ctioney
Nov. 23, l650--2dwly.
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A letter from Maiamoras states that four
OF Caayajal's men who had been taken pris-
oners ere shot by order Of President Ar
ista. There were one America y, one Scotch
man and two Mexicans. i.a z 4
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ROSS CORUMN.
s. 4. ROSS.
S. r. ROSS;
GRO GER,
9 0aIMIS,SI0E
PRODUCE. MERCMANT,
AND M
E@TwaPdleTs
Front ST, Portsmouth, Ohio.
=, CIRCULAR.
For the summer Trade !.

For the Summer Tradei
g r. ROSS avails''hmself of this opportu-
kCs nifty of informing his customers and all
who may visit Portsmouth, that his arrange
ments are more extensive for supplying their
wants than heretofore, His supplies ure now
arriving almost daily from the East a nd South,
and his assor tnlent will at all times be found
full and complete. He would call attention 10
the fact that purchasers can always find among
his assortment many articlcsoNf daily enquiry.
not usually to be obtained at other Wholeeais
Houses, which enables him to fill orders with
promptness and,at prices that cannot fail to
please.
4 The undersigned tenders his special &C.
kcwedge ements 10 country merchants, and
.grocers Of this city, also to lronl Masters Of
this and adjoining counties and Kentu cky and
and respectfully invites continuance Of their
orders.
0S3-Special attention paid 20 filling orders,
and all articles warranted as represented.
GPasticuar examination is invitedto the
following branches Of his trade:
Cotton Yarns and Batting;
All qualities gun powder;
Choice green and black teas,
All kinds tobacco;
Imported and common cigars,
\ Nest kinds foreign fruits;
( Louisville lime;
Hydraulic cement;
Calcined plasters;
Grindstones;
Stone ware;
Kanawha & L. sails
90 Sugar g. coffee;
Molasses;
Mackerel and white. fish; dye stuffs general
ly; bacon and lard wooden ware, &c.
May 90 '52-dwtf. S. r. ROSS.
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FRESH ARRIVALS.
WI. TX EEKOE,

nosa, Is now receiving and opening bis
KEN Spring stock, consisting OF Boots,
~. hoes, Hats, Caps, Trunk, Car.
pet Sacks Leather, Sole, Upper, Cali,
Kip and Lining Skins; Thread, Pegs,
Binding Skins, &c. &c., all of which he Is
now Offering toa liberal public at prices which
shall not be beaten.
The citizens of Portsmouth and surround
ing country are invited to call end examine. |,
COUNTRY MERCHANTS & FURN-
ACE PROPRIETORS tg
will find tito their advantage to give him a
call. ~
N. Rail orders attended to with accura-
cy and dispatch. Tapr 7, 52I
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CHARLES FETNF' !

FrOieSsOr OF Music.
DESPECTEULLY announces to The clti,
1G zens Of Portsmouth, that having been
engaged as a teacher Of the Getman Brass
Band f.this place, ho will be happy, when
notengngedwith his class, TO give inaiructions
upon the Piano Forte and Violin, 70 anch d
may desire the same. His terms are very
moderate. Hcihas TAX en- O. room In Mr.. John
sons building, on Second Street, nenr Market
where ne Will be pleased TO sec those having
business with him Nov. 10 >
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GunaInINh, 1
H. d. EF.lef.Eyal

10 =, llS7 ~ ~ ..4.ee9 49,
&sS'gf &'sIis " Successor ~ W. Gahr,, a
kW the old siaud. corner 6f Sec
~ ond and Jeffarsohs streets,
P0rtsmouth, continues 10. Manufacture and
keep on hand, pll kinds Of articles in his line,
sucn,ps \ ~ ~ X s.fs b ssssa NJ. Y
Rifles, Shot Guns, Pistols, Sc,
VIII ch being mostly Of his own--naks, he. will
waIrantto bo Of the best quality. K s - s.9-
He would particularly call attention to his
Improved a I',eist. Rifles, which will be found 10
be superior article q TO give general satisfac-
ti9n. All orders, by steamboat, or otherwise,
will be promptly and carefully attended to.
He invites. his friends and the public gen.
orally, 10 give him a call, as having been for
y long time in the employ of v. Gahf, tho
public may rely upon having work done in Tbs
best manner, and he is determined to work AZ
cheap, and to give az. good bargains as. can be
found at any otherplhce. ~ 20
Portsmouth,, March 26, ls5a-w6m
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Leather, Leather,

NV KINNEY, pt his old lelpnd on. Sec
wv ond Street, below Jsiisrsop, has now
Tor sale. and intends 10 Keep on hand diving
,he season, aipll stock Of leatherofihe usual
tlndEl which b win di'ppsr cf on rsardnrbls
rive him caii y. =. }. y
Mayi7p5243m eikw. \ -ssl ~ Ase- y
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Fire and Marine Insurance.

fire and Marine Insurance.
g r. ROSS, Agent Of Ciry Fire and Ma
0s rne Insurance Co., OF Cincinnati, would
call the attention of his friends to the subject
of lnsarance. This company is known to be
prompt and liberal in the adjustment of losses
and conduct Their business on liberal princi.
Pies. Policies issued without delay by appli-
catlon-at the counting room Of S. R. ROSS.
Portsmouth, june Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-30
RAEsTLET"EvS EaOTEL.

'sNIIE undersigned having re- built and enlarged
a considerable purtlon Of his lloTEL. which
was destroyed by fire last fall. is now prepared t"
entertain travellers and visitors comfortably, and
in a manner which will give satisfaction I" his
customers In short time the whole building
will be completed, when he will be enabled 10 en-
terrain his guests in style unsurpassed in West
ern Virginia.
His Huuse is large comfortable three story
brick building, pleasantly located in The centre OF
The tuwn contiguous To The Court house and the
principal business paris of the place. aud is pro-
vided with all the convenencies fer keeping first
class lImel.
His Table will be supplied with the best the
country can aff,rd, and his Bar stocked with The
choicest Liquors.
Every attention will be paid to render the Wis
its OF lhose who may favor him with call con'-
Portable and pleasant.
j. P. BARTLETT
n. B.-The Stable is attended by careful aud
attentive hpstIers. J. p. B.
CIarksbnrg, Va, April 7, ls52.-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-30
THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Plantation and EaiH for Sale
n OFFER for sale Trnc, Of Land lying On the
. South Fork of RockfsiI River in Nelson Coun-

\ OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying On the
. South Fork of Rockfsir River in Nelson Coun-
~. adjoining tht lands OF James W"ods. Esq, MIR.
Samuel lNnods and others. containing by old sur.
vpy between
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
q considerable portion nf which is Rorkfish low
nroundsand branch flats. The balance is all arabic
high land OF guod qnaIity-indeed is very supefl
nr. The low grounds aud branch flats fine mead
NV land There is on the tract an ample supply
ofiimber. and one or Two very desirable rock quar-
ries.
The improvements cnnsist of a Mill propelled
hy Rock fish river, bnilt in modern style, with
castrun machinery, and two pair of siones--the
basement story OF stone; good saw Mil. goud
framed Barn Corn Innses Stables. Tobacco Houses
Negro Houses with hr,rk chimneys. small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House ana other necessary on. horses. an
Apple Orchard ufexcelent winter lr1''
Rockfsh Valley is situated at the Eastern hast
of the Blue Ridge Mountain, lisa high and roman
tic country, alb remarkabl, 'rr its beauty health
fulness and f tility and the tract nnw Uttered tor
sale has long been regarded among The most desIra
nle in that section of cuunI,. IL is distant from
HuwardsviIle on James River, and the Canal,
abou, eighteen miles; from the contemplated De-
pot on the Railroad nav inprogress from Chariot
iesville, across the Blue Ridge, I" SIaun,on, only
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from the UnIver-
siiy of Virginia, and about fifteen from Staunlou.
The terms will be made to Accommodate the puT.
chaser, and guud bargain may be had'by early ap
plea lun to James NJ. Harris. Esq, who reside'
on he land. He may also be addressed by letter
directed 10 Greenfield, Nelson Co.. "a
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November 2S, le49.-u.
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LARIE STOCK OF
Drugs. Medicines PANTS, tiIS, DylS, Chemicals
Window GLASS, all siza; Funey ar.
lie.cS, Tobacco. Cigars.

DENNETT s. BEERS, Wholesale Druggists
I'D M. Us. Man street, Rlchnund. Va. he.
leave To iIiorm all hp may be III WANT OF arllclts
in their nr, that they have no" IN hand a Vel!
heavy stock "feyerythmg app ria ming 10 The Drug
trade, and as they are dnAl"us 10 reduce The same.
W il uiIer very great irducemt ns, ior cash, or 81,
the usual time I" really puiciual purchasers
Among others they oti,r-
10 hals and 5OU dozen Castor Oil,
~ bbs Spis. Turppniue,
600 gallons Luseed Oil,
5tU0 lbs White Lead dry and in oil,
$50 gallons C"pa VaruIsh,
$40 boxes Window Glass, all sizes,
l29 packages Chewing Tobacco,
100000 Cigars, part very surerlpr,
81 bbIs fresh Burning Fluid,
800 lbs best Nader,
90 casks sup Carb. Soda.
60 dozen Brandreth's Pills,
IL Tuwnspnd's Sarssparilla,
80 " Shines 4 RushIon's Cod Liver Oil
% bnls Druggists Alcohol.
25 lbs OIL If Butter Almonds,
100 Owen Hair Brushes. all kinds,
20 Bakers Premium Billers,
so " VermiIuges, assorted.
20 Ayers Cherry Peeloral.
Together with all the articles. popular Medicines
new Chemicals aud preparations. Fancy Gods
and an endless variety Of everything usually s"id
in drug houses, which they can aud will sell al a
low prices as they can be had in the Northern Gil
les.
Country Merchants and the pnblic are invited
to call and examine our stock and prices.
BENNETT s. BEERS,
March. 10. 1852 Druggists
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