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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
The slave Trade.

y A letter from Mantanzas, under date oil the
2slh ult,, says that the brig Hanover landed
eight hundred slaves on the island short
time before; having been brought from the
coast Of Africa. The Hanover was fitted out
in the port Of New York for the slave trade
and The attention Of The authorities was car
led TO the fact a, the time, but no notice was
taken Of il. They were too much interested,
lust then, in preventing a fugitive from be-
ing taken home TO the South, to interfere to
prevent 800 free men from being carried away
and brought under the slave shackle.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
How It Works.

The Maine Law advocates in this State as,
sure re thai il works admirably, and that nc
complaints have been made against it. In
opposition to this statement of the Apostles
we have the following intelligence from the
town of Hermon, Maine, containing up
wards of 1000 inhabitants, a considerable
town in that State. We learn that at theil
annual meeting, the citizens declared the
Maine liquor law oppressive and unjust, ant
by an almost unanimous vote, abolished ,ht
agency in That town. At the annual meet
ing in Union, Lincoln county, similar vot'
was adopted.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
! Tae.day Mornias, March ss, tsss.
A Most moody Affair." Four persons
Murderedl

We have, in the Louisville Courier, of
Tuesday, an account Of a most bloody trag-
edy, near Lancaster, Ky. Saturday even
ing, Russell Hill, Isaiah Hill, Frederick
Hill, and two or three boys, sons Of Isaiah
and Frederick, were returning homeward
from Teetersvi!le, accompanied BY Or. u.
r. Hill; just as the party got opposite 10 a
tobacco house, (Which had been fortlled)
,or, SCOTS Fork Of Sugar Creek, they were
fred upon, and Russell Hill fell mor'aily
wounded. His brothers and nephews has
tened 10 his assistance. The fire IRON the
house sill increasing, he remarked, " You
CAT do me no good, boys; they have killed
no. do the best you con,' and expired. The
Hills then charged upon the house, and lsal-
ah Hill waskiled just as he was getting over
.bs fence. The door Of The house was for-
ced by the remaifipg Hills, and the fight
continued with short arms and Bowie knives
John Seile,s was shot by son OF lsaiah
Hill. ~ or IA years of age) aud fell and ex-
pied after having received fYe other SHOTS
through the head. William Ci.sman was
sho. by. the same boy, when in the ac, o.
s,,bbius Ere elerick Hill with bowie kaile
Ct;sman died, having on his body one pistol
shot and fifty. three wounds inflicted win Q
knife. A man by the name Of Alvorson'
and another by the name Of Samuel Sellers,
(of the,house party) were slightly wounded.
Thus four persons were massacred, Rus
sell and Isaiah Hill, Jno. Sellers and will
lam Crisman, but what the cause oistne
trugedy was is not yet stated.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
For the Daily Dispatch.l

McSsrS. Editors: s1
An article in the Dispatch Of Saturday
morning conveys false impression to the
minds Of your readers, ] re fer 10 that headed
"The Slave trade;' You say, "the Hanover
was fitted out in the Port Of New York for
the slave trade, and the attention of the au-
thorities was called TO the fact at the time,
but no notice was taken of it. They were
too much interested just then in preventing
afugitive from being taken home 10 the South
to interfere to prevent 800 freemen from be-
ing carried away and brought under the slave
shackle."
SThis is surely SANDER on the authorities
Of that city. They were never occupied in
any such work, They do their utmost TO re,
turn the fugitive 10 his bondage, but never 10
prcuent such return. They are great Union
savers aud scout all "Higher Law" doctrines,
Twas the friends Of Freedom that stroye to
secure liberty to the wanderer, and endeavor-
ed to get the authorities to use their official
powers for freedom, not slavery. They ii
seems notified those authorities of the pres
ence of the slave ship, but dsuotion to slaUc-
ry being the order Of the day, they did moth
ing to prevent her sailing S.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
Domaud Of France on Belgium.

The field of Waterloo, where the power of
Napoleon received its final blow, is sur
mounted with the figure Of Lion, and 9TH
er monumental devices, placed there by Eng
land, TO recordrhe triumph in which she per
formed so conspicuous part. Louis Napo-
leon, ii appears, has instructed the Duke OF
Bassono, the rev French Envoy 10 the Court
Of Belgium, 10 insist upon the removal OF
the monumental Lion, and the demolition of
the mound upon which it rests. The Lion
had already been mutilated by French soldiers
returning from an expedition, who knocked
out It's teeth and paired its claws.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
Email Occurrenca.

Mr.. Richard s. Wilson Of Arkadelphia,
Ark, was killed by.H. r. Hardy, Esq, Of
the same place, on the Oath Of February
Mr.. Wilson went to the house Of the latter,
and used very offensive and threatening Ian
guage towards Mr.. H., who shot him down,
death ensuing Immediately. Mr.. VI gave
himself up TO the city authorities, but was
discharged, as he only acted in self defence
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

VINO SHALL Bow FIRST Fin England,
the fashionable world, il is believed, are gov
erned by the following maxims sit Is a
mark of high breeding not 10 speak with a
lady in the street, until you perceive she has
noticed you BY an inclination Of the head.
If you meet a lady Of your acquaintance in
the street., it is her part to notice you first,
unless intimate. The reason is, if you bow
to q lady first, she may not choose 70 ac-
knowledge, and there is no remedy, but II
she bow toyou, you as gentleman cannot
cut her.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
The Japan Expedition.

It is stated that the large squadron which
is about being fitted out under Commodore
Perry, with the ostensible and primary pur-
nose OF visiting Japan, is also designed TO
keep an eye on the Sandwich Islands, and
10 be in readiness to check any movements
which Louis Napoleon or any other foreign
power may be disposed 10 make against that
nation. 50
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
sad Accident,

We learn from the Ashtabula Sentinel
that Mr.. Thomas Chany was killed in Ash
tabula township by the falling Of tree on
the 4th inst.
He had chopped the tree nearly down
and, is supposed, was driving his cattle
from it, when it fell the top of which struck
him, breaking his skull and one of his legs
He was found by his wife, dead.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
Destructive Fire.

n very destructive fire occurred at Cincin.
natl on Saturday, commencing about quar-
ter before one and continuing till late in the
evening unsubdued. The last g o'clock)
dispatch stated that the fire was spreading
rapidly before high wind, and that all the
fire companies were on the ground .,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

We arrest the following bantling as va
grant. demanding that it be sent home. 1t is
doubtless a fabrication. Does any body
know its author ?--Life Boat.
A warrant was issued last week for the ar
rest Of Andrew Powers, of Bath, Me-, for
selling liquor, but he having absconded, his
wife was fined $40 in his stead. rt
We copied The above item, few days
since, from one of our exchanges--the Gin
cinnati Enquirer, we believe--in which We
found il credited to the N. Y. Tribune, one
Of the defenders OF the Maine Law. The
Life Boat will please note the fact.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
Murder.

Mr.. Isaac Parker, Of Galloway county, KY,
was murdered at hishouse, on Sunday week,
BY some men, whorobbed the house, think
ing he had q large sum of money in his pos
session. They only obtained four dollars.---
Mr., P. was 81 years Of age, aud had been
married only few months.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

SAD AccIDEET.--A lad tea years OF age,
named Henry Myers, was run over BY the To-
comotive, at Mansfeldon Monday last; Both
his legs were nearly cut off. The little fellow
had his legs umputated, but lived only lew
hours after. When told by his mother that
he must die, he said. 81 know it, but iaint
afraid, Invent to Sunday School, mother
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

TAX ON PAssENGERs.- The corporation OF
San Frincisco has imposed tax Of one dol
lar on every passenger arriving at that port.
On its payment, the passengers Is toreceive a
certificate which will admit him into the
hospital, as city patient, at any time within
six months.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

HoRsEs. There appears TO be no end to
the number of droves Of horses on their way
from the West to the East A larger num-
Der passed through Brownsville, Pa:, last
week, than was ever witnessed before, IN the
same length Of time. w ltl
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

QCg- The Lebanon Star is an exceedingly
logical chap. In speaking of the PROPOSE
ton introduced into the Legislature by Mr.
Shcllebarger, 10 refer to the people for thei
approval or disapproval the Maine anli-li
quor law. says. -''lf the matter is referred
10 The people why not let the WOMEN VOTE
If they may petition, why not voter
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

0E Since 1890, the American Colonial
tion Society has sent TO Liberia 1886 color
ed emigrants, Some 800 have also been sent
by the Maryland Society.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

0s-The Iron Companies at Lake Superior
are said to be doing well. The Marquette
Company have 200 tons ready for shipment,
and will make 300 tons more by the LIST of
May. A railroad, ten miles in length, is to
be constructed next season from the iron hill
to the mouth of Carp River.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

AN AccIDENT.-We regret to learn that
Mr.. Neal Mcneil, Engineer of the Iron R.
Road, and also Of the MaysvilIc, and Big San,
.dy R. r., was thrown from his horse on Sat,
rrday last, near Ironton, and dangerously in.
jured, He fell upon his head and was taken
up insensible, in which state he continued
until Monday morning, AT that time he
was partially conscious and some hopes were
entertained Of his recovery.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

u-s- Hon. S, P. Chase will accept our
thanks for the Report Of the Secretary of the
US. Treasury ON the State Of the Finances;
and also, for the thirty-fifth annual Report
Of the American Colonization Society.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

0rThe Grand Juries Of seycIal coun-
ties in Pennsylvania have presented tho
small note law Of that state as nuisance.
The press. tools, pretty generally speak
inr. out against i. lEa.e
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

y cRIMEs IL MICHIGAN. - Two murders were
perpetrated in Detroit on the l2Ih. Mr..
Burnheof found his vile shot through the
heart, and chest robbed Of $50. A man
named Labcur poisoned his wife.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

,nrWeleap fromSt. Louis, that on Inc
arrival Of KossurHsin chat city, several per
sons were robbed, and general fight tool
place between a company of soldiers and {
posse Of dragons. &
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

OF Messrs, Alfred and Jackson Seward,
of Galena, have struck a cave Of lead, con
taining, il is believed, not less than 100000
pounds Of mineral
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

n~yThe Supreme Court has decided unan-
,mously that the issuing of County Bonds TO
IA IN The construction Of Railroads, is con
ssitational The decision was unanimous
one. ana il las settled question in which
nearly half the couaties Of the State are IN
tetesied
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

The number Of foreign cniigrpnts that Az
rived atthu port Of New York last month
February was Ass; Of these, 2'2eO wsr'
from Ireland, lS4S from Germany, and 4so
from England. N
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

There are one hundred and thirty-three
German newspaper published in the United
States the oldest of which, published in
Pennsylvania. has been established sixty
ihree wears. ~ aA NN A
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

ns4A correspondent Of the Evening
Post. writing from Washington, says that
Grace Greenwood, (now in that city') Is
going abroad in June. tits whispered that
she goes with Charlotte cushman, and Is
about 10 become llerpupit for the stage
Also that she will wear The buskin first in
England, iu some provincial theatre, and
then if thoroughly successful, engage her
self in The metropolis,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

i ExrESsroN OF TIE CAPITOL. .-Thos. u
Walter, Esq, architect for the extension Of
The Capitolat Washington, reports that the
entire cost Of the improvement will be $2,-
67p,OOO. lss u.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

Q- The Senate Of Rhode Island have
,.ssssd 4 bill toincIssss the tax on bank cap
~ A i: A..yan aud a bali cents on snf
itsl tc'thirty.sc
hundred dollars.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

A R1GHrEous VERDlcr.-In the case of
Mulverhol against James Milward, which
was an action for the seduction OF the plain
tiff's daughter young girl Of about twenty
one years, who was in his employment as
domestic servant, the jury returned sealed
verdict for the plaintiff for SS,OOO'-N r.
Herald.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

Governor Walker, Of Louisiana, has sign
ed the bill passed by the Legislature calling
for convention to amend the State Consti-
tuition. Nh IS -.-.aL go.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

The magician, Herr Alexander, has sued
the proprietors of the st. Louis Organ and
Rcveile fora libel, claiming $4,000 dam
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

Five hundred and thiry-six dollars were
sert INTO the KossurH Fund, at Louisville,
from several associations and individuals, on
Saturday. ~ slAs sAA 9aala \
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

0-s-The St. Louis Times says that up
wards Of three hundred families in that city
are preparing 10 emigrate to Salt Lake, this
season.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

The Wing National Convention is not to
be held at Piketon, afterall. The big folk on
Front street say it was slight mistake Of the
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
Elopement.

The ST. Louis Intelligeucer Of the 4th. says
IN Iewellier, citizen Of Cohokia on the
,o,nrnosite ~ side Of the river, deserted his wife
and family on the 25th ult.; abducted the
wife Of Henry Boisley citizen Of the place
and left on the steamer Columbus for New
Orleans the day following,
The telegraph will get them into a pretty
muss when they land at New Orleans
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26
PORTSMOUTH 0. FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 28. 1852.

HEREDITARY INSANITY. The Clinton (Ct)
coprant says that a sinsular and melancholy
Instance Of this strange disease is furnishel
inthe family history of MI. George Barrett,
Of shinley, in that State, who com,nittedsu
icide, by banging, on Saturday, the 3ist ult.
The mother Of the deceased terminated hcl
existence in tie same manner; a,belorcd sis
ter, also, about ten years since. came 10 a
similar unhappy end and on Saturday morn
ing last, a younger brolberwas fould,dead in
his bed, with his throat cut in shocking
monner--all four committed the rash ocl
without any apparent cause.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

CtvII AND DRIoMArIc BlII.-lt IS said
that this bill, now before Congress, GUS
down The expenses Of all the U. 5, Courts,
10 from 100000 10 SS0O,000. The Jndicla-
ry committee Of the House has introduced q
bill cutting down all expenses and fees, tull
fifty per cent, andin some cases recpcing
tbem nearly to onothing.
y or Horace Mann who knows q thing Or
two thinks ,ha, q rknivcs and forks and
,boolSa and eyes might as welt quarrel about
cqunlity as mcn nndwcmcil.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-26

Or Mr. David L.,Psyne, a merchant,
recently weylsid between Warsawsnd
Quincy, ILL.,, aud robbed Of so, 700 ID coin
and.hani !. u " n 7. 4, "a \; .E a,l
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

Two men OF the position anu stump Olftfu Ndlueu
The change in her manner was marked. She
not only returned Mt once from Herbert to ad-
dress herself to them but the tone was different.
There was q reie7su of manner which she had
never thought worth while to show to a poor
student, but which she instinetiyely assumed in
coming in contact with those whose station COM
manded her respect But with her reserve there
was more Of excitement; little things marked
the change. She dressed, not more, for her
taste was perfect, but differently. The colored
morning dress gave place to the finest white
aegigee, edged with delicate lace, and the Cos
samer breakfast-oap was replaced at dinner by
n water-Hly; in short. it was evident that noe
there was some one worth dressing FOR, ana
Herbert saw that the easy friendliness with
which she had treated him, and which had so
captivated him, was any thing but hatterlnG to
his pride Mr.. Ashfeld, the principal person IN
the group, and the one to whom Clara chiefly
addressed herself, was distinguished looking
man. one who had travelled much, and bore the
stamp of being one of Sc fortune favorites, A
fair portion Of understanding, with a good edu-
cation and much knowledge of the world, rem
dered him, upon the whole, agreeable. Not that
his powers of conversation could be at all conf
pared to Herberts, for his mind was originally
Of n much inferior tone. and his requirements
superficial in the extreme. But he was an fait
to all the fashionable gossip Of the day, had
heard Jenny Lind, and could talk OF the lasu
new opera, knew the styles ef the different conf
posers and artists and so Clara turned care
lessly from Herbert, or listened half lstlessly-
half impatiently, to the poetical and literary
,lisauisition that had before interested her, as
from themes for which she had now no time,
He was stung to the quick, no more. however, by
her manner to himself than by her manner to
Ashfield, for il let in flood Of light upon his
mind that inflicted anguish almost intolerahle
10 his irritable and excited temperament. He
felt, for the first time, the power of position
Talents without the stamp of fame he saw were
with these worldlings, valuelcss, and the morti-
ications of a quick and sensitive vanity were
not the least among his sufferings. He some
times foolishly thought to lower Ashfeld in cla-
ra's eyes, by attacking some Of his assertions,
and exposing the fallaey Of his arguments; but
whenever he did so, she quickly turned the scales
by throwing her brilliant powers OF rldicule or
Wit on Ashfeld's side, covering his dencieneles,
: and often even bringing him off victorious, Her.
bert became irritable, and often lost his temper
on these occasions, when Mr.. Ashtield would
look at him in calm surprise, as If he thought
him q very i'll bred young man, and then, turn
ing away, address him no more. In al discus.
sions 0n fashionable topics, Herbept wRH. ID
ooasss, loft aut sRa ilia sa!stly passtHs Bin
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

REOTYPE AND STOCK DEPOT No. Camp sreetThis well
establishment been thoroughly repaired, enlarged and i'm
poSo the pr.or invite the attention Of The public TO their PIC
TURE GALLERY where Portraits furnished NIL
suparior style and finish.
N H.-Opeaors with complete APPARATUS at the low
prices Voghaner French llarrison lews and flelbs
with Box Tablets five dollars.
Quick working Tubes Plates (Amsran and Freh Cases, Frames
Stands boxes Baths Chemicals together with every article used in the
DAGUERREOTYPE BUSINESS constantly hand, and for sale
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-25

AN EFFICAcIoUs CHAsTIsEMENT.-Am most ex-
emplary wife had the misfortune to wed a hus-
band who, shortly after their marriage, become
almost sot. lie was not hard-hearted, nor
an unjust man, but, like numerous others, could
not resist temptations, and whenever asked to
drink, had not the moral courage to cav "no."
His wife, whom he really loved, expostulated
and reasoned until he promised never to taste
liquor again but as soon rs thrown into com
pany, his resolutions were forgotten, and he
fell into his old degrading habit She wcpt
bitter, bitter tears, and begun to despair Of ever
weaving him from his monstrous vice, especially
as she had implored one of his false friends, in
vain, not to lead her husband into evil company
Regularly, however, the corrupting associate
called, and despite of her tears, solicited her
husband to visit such and such place. The
infatuated man could not resist, and went and
came in beastly state of intoxicaton
The wretched woman, wrought to frenzy by
the seeming ruin that awaited her, determined
upon some plan to free her liege-lord from the
opportunities of his deceitful companion. One
night, while her husband was asleep, she heard
the well known footstep and knock at the door,
and, opening it carefully, with stout whip in
hand, seized the unwelcome visitant by the hair
of the head, and inflicted upon his body chas-
tisement of the most severe character. As soon
as she released him, he ran off, and has never
since returned to SOW thorns in the domestic
partarre of her once peaceful home. Her hus-
band was SO impressed with her strength of
mind and courage, that he resolved to be as
much man as she, and has since been abste-
mious and happy.
This is fact, and happened in our city not a
month past The parties, however, are not gen.
orally known. Cincinnati Commercial.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-25

A BEAUTIFUL TRUTH-I have been told,
says a popular writer, by men who have passed
unframed the temptations of youth, that they
owed their escape from many dangers, to the
intimate companionship of their affectionate sis
ters. They have been saved from hazardous
meeting with idle company by some engagement
of which their sisters were the charm mixing
with the impure, because they would not bring
home thoughts and feelings which they could
not share with their loving sisters. The re-
membrance of some warm, confiding, ,pure-mind-
cd female friend has saved many youth from
the snares so thicky-set into which, but for
this, he might have fallen.