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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
0s The last number OF the Life Boat,
in speaking Of the Rev. Mr.. Whites ser
mon on theatres. saws ~ +.,3, :. .,.e

0s- The last number OF the Life Boat,
in speaking Of the Rev. Mr.. Whites ser
mon on theatres. says: s.f9 ote
" Rathera bold push for the Rev. to make,
To- come out fat-footed in opposition to
what the Press Of this city have recommen-
ded 10 the patronage Of our citizens-great
and smalf!-and still worse, TO cry down, as
an cpit, an association the City Fathers, our
City Council have considered so necessary
Tor the good Of the community as to per.
nit them toaexbibit free Of oflirense-ihus
giving them privileges whichhave heretofore
been withheld from Lactures and Exhibi-
tions upon Science and Art!" e.4 "a
Whether it was ga, bold push for the
Rev. to come out fat-footed in opposition to
what the press of this city had recommen-
ded,' we knowsnot; bpt must be permitted
TO think, il was, at least, rather 'small pc.
tatoee.' And as to crying down the Aislri-
onic Association as an evil, we think the
thunders Of the pulpit might be directed 10
much greater and more dangerous onrs.---
"Thc press Of this city" did. what it is a
general custom for the press Of all cities 70
do in regard to public amusemen:s. It no.
ticed the fact with such comments as were
deemed appropriate. 4 part, at least, Of
."tM pressp will, most probably, continue
so 10 do. 1.-THE City Fathers, acted In ac-
coidance with the wishes of between one
and two hundred Of their children, express
ed by petition--some Of them. we believe,
members of the church. Wishes thus ex-
pressed, by children "of lawful age and
sound minds" the kind hearted fathers-be-
ing only adopted and not natural parents
seldom feel atliberty to disregard. In this
case, all the money received wps, not as in
other cases taken away, but imme diately re-
turned in SOME form 10 the citizens, TIE
object of license fees is not, to take money
from the citizens pockets, but to make
strangers pay something like an equivalent,
for the advantages which they derive from
our municipal arrangements. But, if such
things be so great an evil, il might be better
10 prohibit than TO license them. And, in
order that the City Fathers may know what
public sentiment really is on the subject, we
would suggest, either petition, or an issue
at the ballot bog.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
Eloping Bowers quiqkly dlsposed Of.

The Nashville American gives an account
Of a recent attempt alta runaway match In
that city,. The young lady after decendins to
the arms Of her lover, By means OF a rope
ladder, from her bed room window, was In
the act Of starting from the paternal mNnj
sion, when the front door burst open, and
out rushed the father, mother, balance OF the
children, with surdry darkies- masculine and
lemihits, all en- dishabillc The father storm
ed and The mother entreated; but the lover
only presented pistol, and the Miss deciar-
ed her intention TO stick by him. The iather
then proposed 10 let them marry at home,
which the lover assented 10, that the busi-
ness should be done up without waiting tor
Daylight. This having been aer ed to, a MN
lister wac aroused from his slumbers, and got
70 the scene of operations. He soon fairly
noosed the young ones. and allpurties retired
10 their chambers once more, The Ameri1
canadds, that therope ladderremained hang.
iugal the young lady's window until morn
Ing. but no turiasr dtitmpis ccFs made q y
cape. isA ~ y n
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
Destruction Of the Congressional liz
brary.

4 q
The Washington press. for several days
past, haye given particulars of the late con.
lsfl epiiinn within the Capitol. The burning
Tot The Library IS 10 be deplored as a national
calamity. The Washington papers say tha,
many OF the works destroyed were to be
found no where elsp-and many of these
have been regarded Of indispensable use 10
ibe legislation of the country, and 10 the in
ternationsl operations of Government.
The GLOBE specially laments the destruc-
tion Of the Library purchasedb by Congress OF
Jelfrison's estate. II was the most select
collection Of rare and valuable authorities to
be found in the country.-Statesmun.
The Southern Press has the following no
tice OF the lamentable effects of the fire:
It's with pain that we announce the fact
Of the destruction of the Invaluable Library
Of Congress by fire yesterday morning How
The fire originated no one knows, but when
discovered early on the morning of Wednes-
day. the flames had made such heaJway, as
TO make it impossible to preserve even b
portion OF the treasures which that Library
contained. For long time serious appre-
tensions for the safety Of the entire Capitol
were feared, for had the flames communica-
ted to the cupslo, the whole building would
have been consumed.
As it is, the Library has been entirely de-
stroyed-and the damage to the walls can
not yet be ascertained The extent oil the
loss inflicted by this disastrous fire, it is i'm
possible to even estimate. Since the act of
Omar, no single fire has wrought such de-
struc.lon Of articles. impossible to be repla-
ced. The cost of the books is estimated at
about quarter OF million of dolars--the
damage 10 the building must also b, consid-
erable--but the great loss is in the desruc-
lion of the collection Of rare and valuable
works-MSS. and others--works WHICH no
expenditure of money, no toll, or energy,
can possibly again rrstorr. Such a loss
may well be regarded in the light Of gen.
eral calamity--ani the labors Of the STUDENT
and the researches of the writer, and tht
verificalion Of facts by the politician. will
all be retarded and prevented henceforth, bJ
this sweeping destruction Of the authorities
which alone could be found in that collec
| tion. .ta
The loss is not local but general one
and over this funeral pyre Of 20 much learn.
ing, every educated man and thr country
will mourn. There are some things which
cannot be replaced, nor substitutes found,
and rmpharically such were the collections
which had accumulated in that Library since
It's foundation.
Whether the calamity originated in acci-
dent or design, is islmpossible yet to say--but
in +ilher case, The offence is almost unpar-
donable.
The damage 10 the wood and stone can
easily be rrmeJied-but for the lost books,
like those Of the Sybil, there can be no res
toration.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
Heal,b Of I-'I MI. CLAY.

The accounts from Washington represent
the health OF MI, Clay, TO be in q very pre-
carious condition. The correspondent OF tne
New York Tribune writes: "The hnal and
Inevitable fate 81, all men is fast epceupasss
ing Nj. Clay. lnexorable Dealh m9sss
opace toward bis distinguished yic,iIas The
l'on IA I, last driven 10 bis lair, and ~ hoHe.
leSsly 6whits lis shaft which 10 % letminsf'
liz tafecn There Is hardly the shadow ~ 4
I hnbl lelt. ~. Mfrtnoljs. 4
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
FurtherN News from Fran 9 i.
PARDON oFTHE CUBAN PRISONERS! 4!

New YoRK, Jan.2. =
The steamship Africa, from, Liverpool,
with dates 10 :ha 20lh Dec, arrived at l ]
O'clock this morning.
AFFAIRS IN FRANCE. - Accounts from
Paris Are peaceful. The President has dis.
tributed an immense number of Crosses ol
the Legion Of Honor, and has directed a
large sum Of money tp be distributed among
the disabled soldiers. Gen. Cayaiguac has
been released from Prison Internationally,
and was about to leave France for Holland.
The other Generals would also be liberated
on agreeing TO become voluntary exiles.--
Victor Hugo was at Brussels.
The partizans OF the President were ac-
tive in getting up q strong feeling in his fa-
yor, and using every exeflion 10 induce all
parties to vote. The appearances indicated
that til" President would have as man, votes
as in l848. A majority of The Metz garri-
son had voted sgainst Louis Napoleon, as
had also all the scholars in the Paris Poly
technic school, among them the young
Prince de Polignac.
The President held a grand Levee on the
18th. All the corps diplomatique attended,
excepting the American Minister. The
President takes an active part In drawing
up the New Constitution, The Consnltive
Commissioners have disagreed upon many
OF the principal points.
Duke de Garce, son of Duke de Gram
mont has besn appointed Minister to Hesse
Cdssel. Department Of Police has been
raised to the rank of the Ministry, and M.
earlier is the new Minister.
Latest accounts from Paris state that Gen.
Cavaignuc refuses his release, unless the
same favor be extended to all his fellow
prisoners.
SPAIN.-New Madrid Gazette announces
the pardon of all the prisoners proceeding
from the expedition against Cuba, who may
be cilizens Of the limited States, whether in
Spain fulfilling their sentences, or re emairing
in Cuba. Senor Laborde was about leaving
Madrid for Havana. He would go from
thence in u ship OF wor to New Or cans.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.

The Several members of the Cabinet and a
large numb4r Of the members of Congress
were presented to Kossuth this morning in hi;
private reception room, and at IL o'clock the
Governor and suite proceeded TO the Presidep-
tiul mansion. in company with Mr.. Secrrta-
ry Webster and Messrs. Shields and Seward,
Of the Senate committee, anil were presented
TO Mr.. Fillmore. The interview was strict
~ private. being coninad to the parties nam.
ed an few personal friends OF the Presi.
dent There was very beautiful serenade
TO Kossuth last night at 10 o'clock. He came
ont anil briefly addressed the people, return,
ing his thanks for their compliments.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

G-A scamp, calling himself chancey G.
Tubbs, has been committed to the Ross CO..
Jail for obtaining money under false preten.
ces. He had been selling rarge lot of hog:
which he pretended were on the way to Chill.
licotheS and in several instances obtainct
small advances of money. He isrepnsent
ed asa most impudent fellow. "a
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
Fire.

On yesterday morning about half past 2,
the cry of fire earoused our citizens It was
discovered that the block Of buildings belong
Ing to Robert Armstrong, on Broad street,
West, and adjoining the Broadway Hotel,
were on fire. Before assistance could be
rendered. the flames had progressedso far that
three buildings were nearly consumed. The
grocery of Mr.. Spencer was wholly destroy
ed. Two Itish families were driven out,
losing the most Of their property. Weleafn
that an Irish woman lost several hundred dol
lars in coin. These families are left in a des-
ttute condition. BY the prompt action Of
the fire companies, the flames were confined
to the three buildings. Fora time the blaze
poured in an immense volume against the
brick wall of the Hotel, but found nothing
combustible, and did no damage. 20. Stais
Journal
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

oCs- Chevalier Hulsmapn is troubled,
Senior Cordova is figgetty and NJ. Bodisco
apxious-all because Kossuth received al
tention from the Governme mt. 1t was gen
orally supposed that these gentlemen would
look with but little favor upon the great
Hungarian yet, they might have taken the
matter a little more pbilosophically. They
ought to know that---" What can't be cured
must be endured" # ef
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
Marking cards-.post office Decision.

Some Postmasters having decided that pa
pevs containing marked card passing thro
tho post Office were subject In letter postage
we addressed letter 10 the Postmaster Gene
raj on The subject, and he has deceded that i
is lawful 10 draw mark OVER an advertise
ment for the purpose Of directing attention
thereto. In accordance with this decision
we shall hereafter draw mark oucr instead
OF around the advertisemerts of merchants
who may send away extra copies Of the Pric'
Current. Price Chr.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA;.
ARRIVAL OF THE CHERO ROKEENll

NEw YoRK, Jan. !. ID,
The Cherokee from Chagres, with Cal
iforpis dates to the 9Th Dec. arrived this
morning. She brings 81 ,,7OO, 900 III g5ld
on freight, and $500, 900 in the hands Of
passengers. a u
The time made from San Francisco to
this port. is 2e days, being the shortest
ever made. s
General Intelligence. 5,
The menaces ofthe Indians on the Ccl.s !
,orado apd in the vicinity Of San Diego,
has become quite alarming.
The enforcement of the tax laws amongst
them is said to be the principal cause Of
their rebelhoni to which they have been
strongly excited by the natives Of Ealifor-
MIA, who cherish most bitter ieejing 1.
gainst the Americans. sse'.
Volunteer companies are organising IN
the South to march against the Indians,
and the Governor had ordered General
Hitchcock, at Sonora, to despatch troops
forthwith to the rescue Of the citizens in
the disturbed districts; he had also, or.
dred down the detachment Of troops, sta
toned at Fort Oxford, and would ptoba.
bly, despatch two companies of volunteers
from San Francisco. = s9iil
The rainy season had fully set in. ~
Captain Waterman, of. the ship Chal- q
lenge, was brought before the Court on
the 4th ult., and, he having waived an
examination, was committed for trial, on
three warrants for assault and one for
murder. ''" ~
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

OCT Birnum's Museum, corner Of Chest
nut and Seventh s,s., Philadelphia, was de-
stroyed by fire on The Both ult. The fire
was caused by the lights from the gas lamps
communicating with the sienery. Loss
$4,000 The building cost $4,000 and
was owend BY ia Mr.. Spooner, who had re-
Gently purchased it from Barnum. Several
other buildings were also destroyed! ll. b.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
Death of Marshal sou,,.

This distinguished and, we belieFe, the
last of Napoleon's great generals, died re,
Gently in France. at the advanced age of 50.
He was for many years prominent member
Of the National Assembly during the reign
of Louis Philip. He died possessed Of a
handsome foytupe, y s <
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
A white Application Of the Law Of
4 .l....l Ml ~ insO ItA ---

Three apprentice boys, who had run away
from thfiE master, Mr.. Russell, ai New
York; were brought be lore Mr.. lngersoll, u.
3. Commissioner at New Haven. Copn., on
the lStkinst,i rpder the law commonly cali
ed the Fugitive Jaw, dpd afler a hearings
were put ibto the custody Of Lheir muster
and carried back to New York. The Com
missioner stated he had never seen Il ques-
toned that white men, as aweil as black
men. and kefvapts for wears as well as SER
wants for life, were within tbe objects and
requirements of theluw OF 1880. b
Gin, Eng.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
Ohio State reacber,s institute

This boily met at Columbus. on Wednes-
day and Thursday last. Addresses were de-
liyered by Professor Ray, Of Cincinnati, and
GPorge Wiley, Esq, Of Cleveland. This.
with the subordinate associations through
out the State, is destined 10 work out great
good for the cause Of general education.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
california news.
New YoRK, Dec. 30

w. y NEW IuhkS Uttt VUf N
Captain Waterman, Of the ship Challenge,
had surrendered himself 10 the Y. 5. author
tiles, and an investigation Of the charge ..
gainst him was to be had. = ~ s9 Az li8 "
The Boundary Commissioners were at Lue-
son on the 30th October, and would move
next day towards the Gila.. /,
There is great rush Of miners from rirers
and cities 10 the dry diggings.
There is strong probability OF general
war between the Southern Indians and the
whites. Several murders had been commlt-
ted by the Indians on the Colorado.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

MODERN GEOGRAPHY Of the sharp
boys ola District School was asked few
days since what now constitutes HpngartY---
He said, as near as he could guess it was TO 60
skating all day, come home late at night, get
licked like fury, and go to bed without his
sNppsrl hIt lL-.N -.nl
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

y 0s The cheTokee, from Chayes brought
81 100000 in gold dust, and S3soOOO in
the hands o the passengers. The time
from San Francisco 10 New York was 26
days. the shortest yet made. M
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

GS Dates from the Rio Grande tolthe
18Th ult., state, that caravaial had relin-
quished the siege Of Cerako and retreated
across the riEerintq Americsntenilory. Z
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

oa-'The Kentucky Legislature elected.
on the soth alta Hon Archibald Dixon U.
$. Senator, 70 fill the vacancy occaSioped by
The resignation Of Mr.. Clay. at
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

baThs Railroad meeting at Galipolis, on
the 05th ult., The papers Of that place states,
was well attended, and from the spirit mani,
tested. there Is no doubt that large amount
Of stock will be taken as soon as tile books
were opened which Is 10 take place on the ID
Of'Febrn4ry. en NA ,Sli4 v s's''f'1 y
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

BAD ron THE HAT, ITO jump itorn railroad
.irain while going 80 Mills an honr. Some folks
say 1t Is bad for the head also, but that "a not
Is. for people with heads hft never such iooll
y % undertake the FEAT. /, {. K
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
Presidential Aspects

The editorof the Madisonian writes home
70 Indiana from Washington how the Presi-
'dential signs look TO him in that quarter
He says:
Il ''Unless | have been most egregiously de-
Iceiyed, neither Gen. Cass, Mr.. Buchanan, or
Senator Douglass can begin to be nominated.
lind that the friends Of Gen. Cass and Mr.
Buchanan would prefer Gen. Lanes nomina-
ton or Gen. Houeton's orany other gentle-
man spoken of, to Judge Douglass .nomina-
ition.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

Awriter more than two thousand gesys
ago mentions the fact that hens eggs WHICH
are nearly round, invariably produce ienasie
chickens, and those which are long or point
cd. produce males.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

The Democratic Messenger Of McrOw
county says; !. !;
as candidate Cor the Presidency. point
him out pretty distinctly as The prominens
man in the approaching slh Of January Cos'i 1ss
yenlion. ...... ~
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09

The office Of Sergeant,at-Arms was abol.
ishsd b5 resolution Of the House Of Repre-
en,asives of the Indians Isgislssue. y n,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-09
The Hog Trade.
OFFICE OF PRICE CURRENT,

II
TUESDAY. Dec. Both, 1851. IA
The following statement shows the busi-
ness Of the season to this date.
roads. . 7I7E y 1s.4s7
do from Kentucky 81 as ~. 1000
Slaughtered in Covington Not reported,
Through toll gates 20,S5I
Slaughtered in Plainville and Madi- Z, 4"
sonville - y $500
-
Total 81 40,O38
Previously reported 242.7A
Grand total 282,622
To this date last year 265 5,235
The total number reported by us last sea-
son as having arrived by river, through toll
gates, &C., was 1000, while ths whole
number packed was in round numbers 334,.
600, leaving $4,000 for wagon hogs, and er-
rors in toll gate returns. The number of
wagon hogs received this season Is much
smaller than last, and our returns as given
above will approach nearer to tie actual a.
mount packed than last year. "a
We find also, the following in the same
paper goa
Hogs and Beef Cattle in Ohio.
We published, last week, a statement show
ing the number of Cattle in Ohio for 1851. -,
The following shows the total number of
hogs and cattle assessed in the State in the
last three years. 5
Hogs Beef Cattle.
l849 1,947,672 l,058,933
1850 1862, ,767 1911, ,529
1851 1,456,649 l,ll6,l45
We clip the following from the cincinna.
ii Enquirer. 4 e
At Louisville, on Saturday last, small sales
were made, prices ranging from $450to475
net. Up to that time l77,2f6 had been
slaughtered around The falls, and il was sup,
posed that the number of last year would Be-
reached, viz : lS7, 900. 49, ''''4si
At Vincennes, Ia, on the 23d, 1000 head
were taken at 81. The quality of this sea-
sons cropis very superior. e.
At Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, the num-
Der driven south, up to the 5th, was 10000;
at Catlitsburgh, KY, the number driven south
vas $4,000, against 10000 last year. 'sasasis 3
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} e. si & NEw Yoak. Dec. 20.
Jenny Jind having receiyed intelligence Of
the sudden death of her mother, willproba-
bly, leave for Europe in the next sieSmer. and
will consequently, sing no more in this coun-
try. N, 4
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-30
paneins 6thooIs.
DODWORTH's DANCINGACADEMY,


a. No $50 Broadway. next Grace Church, VIII open
for the ensuing season WEDNESDAY. October o. al =
p NJ for Iads az 81 for Children and Tor Gentlemen
For terms. &C. see Cand OF Terms , ,.
IL swith feelings Of thAn usual prde and ssss'
ton that announce the commencement OF te CASs- ot
tis seaSou Having removed 70 the new building Jus'
erected expressly this purpose nov oier tor no
Use of pupils the most Gle CANT convenient and complete
esahshent ever erected IN this iy the experience Of
many wears enabling know and provide Tor every want
IN the lest manner. II my intention to maze ~. what
such an establishment should be, place for mental snd
physical rt connected with innocent and bene-
fcs recreation and it viii be my particular care 10 mace
eyrvhz conduce the good department. and general ul-
proyeneut Of all who nav se placed under ny charge
Tie Classes foT Gentlemen viii BE- arranged an entirely
new yystem which will greatly facilitate the progress and
add very much the convenience OF tle pupils But as too
much = ace would be taken by describing the system here
the pubsted circulars referred As furnishing DESCRIPTION
of tie new method and i,s advantages 90,
All tie Dances OF the present and FORMER Seasons VIII
be introduced. , Ill,
Private sosrr, $ for pupils only, semi monthly L,
The Academy remarkably fortunate Ia being
from nearly eli parts of the city by stages of rsosi,
there are no less than thirteen hines. which pass IN
front Of the door or within two Or thec slaEeso
and arr gsu,us have also been made % run ssss ron
East Broadway Madon. snd that nelg dor ood directly
TO The Academy thus Afoniing the patrons IN tnst Pat
equal facilities with the other portions
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-30
y d Ii. BARMORE offer at their manu-

" factory and wareroon, No Sis BecekeFst. corner
NJ Charles an rrnent Of elegant PanoFores with the
metallic frame and bridge. and all other modern i'm
prov