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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
A mild Winter.

The winter SO far has been remarkably
mild. We have had plenty Of wet weather
but very little Of cold, and our ice packers
begin to apprehend a scarcity Of the article
during the next summer. 1t is true that
there is yet time to procure the supply, but
upto the present the winter has been SO
warm that we have little hopes Of freezing
weather enough to produce good quality Of
ice, "Down east" they are enjoying the
same sort Of winter. The Haverhill IN.
H. Republican says: 1--WE have never be-
fore known somoderate a winter as the pres
ent has been thus far, and we think it has
seldom occurred that SO little fodder has been
fed out at this time in the season."
The Albany Argus states that the Hudson
river has not been open at this date for nearly
q halfa century, or since 1910, when it clos
ed on the l9thiof January. g3F A'
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Arsa and Population q ne United
Ntntea and ElrOpe.

. r
The area Of the United States is but one
seventh less than. the whole Of Europe, M
Guiding the British Islands but Europe has
ten times as many inhabitants as the United
States. The population Of the United States
IS seven to square mile--iu Europe tits sew
enty-one. The most densely populated coun-
ry 10 Europe is Belgium which has 3Sl in.
habitants to square mile. Russia is the
least so, having but thirty inhabitants TO a
square mile. Her population is, however,
twenty millions more than any other nation
in Europe. In The United States, Massachu-
set,s is the most densely peo led, having III
Iinhabitsnts 10 square mile. Texas is the
largest State Of the American Union, hay
ing 20, 900 more square miles than France,
and nearly double that Of the united King
don Of Great Britain and Ireland The pop
slation Of the United States will surpass
that Of Great Britain within five years-and
probably overtake France by the next nation
al census. If the United States were as
densely populateda Belgium, il would con-
tain more inhabitants than there are atpres'
ent on ihe Globe. The population OF the
United States is probably nov twenty-five
millions, and before the year 1900 rolls
round, II will considerably exceed one hun
dred millions, or about one-half OF the pres
ent population of Europe.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Atrocious Murder in Philadelphia.

On Wednesday afternoon last some un-
known person entered Mr.. Joseph Kinks toy
and fancy goods establishment, No %, Chest
nut street, Philadelphia, and inflicted upon
his person three dreadful stabs, Of the effects
which he died in few moments. Mr.. Rink
was alone at the time. and the first intima-
ton that was given 10 any one Of the affair,
was bis rushing out into the street, crying
out that he was stabbed, and the same time
pointing out the person that inflicted the
wounds. He survived but few moments
after he was carried into the store. The
murderer was pursued by gentleman who
kept an adjoining store, down several streets,
but he at length lost sight Of him, and al
though the police was promptly on the alert,
he had not been arrested at the last accounts.
Mr.. Rink was quiet and inofensive man, Of
about 35 years of age, and was universally
esteemed by all those who came in contact
with him.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Homestead Exemption.

The following extracts exhibit the various
qualifice tions of The Homestead Exemption
Bills row in the several States named:
MAINE-A lot Of land, dwelling house,
and ou. buildings thereon, or so much there
OF as shall not exceed $5 900 in value.
VERMONT homestead ofevery house
keeper, or head Of family, 10 the value Of
$500 and the yearly products thereof
MAssAcHUsETTs-Th lot and buildings
thereon occupied as residence 10 the value
of S5 900.
New YoRK-The lot and buildings there.
on occupied as residence 10 the value ol
So 1000.
MARYLAND-All real estate acquired by
marriage during the life Of wife, from exc
cution for debt OF husband.
GEoRGIA-Twenty acres Of land; includ-
log dwelling and Improvements, not TO ex-
ceed $200-and the additional amount oi
FIVE acres for each child under fifteen years
Of age.
/. Florida--Forty acres of land, when not in
any town or city. and provided such does moi
exceed in value S400.
Aabama--Forty acres OF land 10 every
farmer and to every housekeeper, residing
in town or city, house and lot not to ex'
Texas--Two hundred acres of land, when
not in town lots, not TO exceed $4,000 in
value,
0hio-Bvery family homestead mol to
exceed $500 in value.
Michigan Forty acres, with dwelling
house and appurtenances, when not in town
or city, if in town or city, lot or dwelling
house not to exceed ir value $1,000.
lllinois--Lot Of ground and buildings oc-
cupied as residence, not exceeding in value
$1,000.
lowa--Forty acres of land, not in town or
city, OF a town or city lot not exceeding in
amount one-iourlh OF an acre.
California-The homestead, consisting OF
q quantity Of land, together with the dwell
ing-house thereon and its appurtenances, and
not exceeding In value the sum OF $4,000.
New Jersey--A homestead to each head Of
a family being the family residence, TO the
value OF $500; not 10 be assets in the hands
Of an administrator, but 10 remain for the
benefit Of the widow and until the maturity
of the minor child.
South Carolina--A homestead Of fifty
acres Of land, including the dwelling house
and apputenances, not TO exceed $500 in
value, and to extend to any property situat-
ed within the limits Of any city Or town cor
pcraie. ss,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
A Wild Cat Caught.

On Thursday Of last week, the train Of
passenger cars, while passing along the front
Of the Tuscarord mountain, short distance
above Milerstown, Perry county, Penn ran
over large wild cat, breaking three of its
legs, and preventing lis escape. After day
light the animal wOs found and secured
The cat doubtless had been drinking out Of
the Juniata river, when, frightened by the
fast coming train, it attempted to retreat to
the mountain, and was caught on the rail-
road track.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

Pretty oD.-"John," said clergyman
10 his man, "you should become ieetotal-
ler, you have been drinking again to-day"
"Doy you ever take drop yourself, minis
!er?"
"But John, you must look at my ci,cum.
stances and yours"
"Very true, sir" said John: but can you
.ell me how the streets of Jerusalem were
kepts SO clean?"
mo, John, cannot Tell that"
"Well, sir, il was just because every one
kept his own door Clean"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
AFTERNOON SESSION.

SENATE-The school bill was considered
in committee of me whole, but without
coming to any result the committee arose
Mr.. Pardee reported back The resolution in
relation to sine die adjournment, with an
amendment striking out the first and insert.
ing the third Monday in February; and pend
ing The question on the amendment the Sen
ate adjourned.
HoUsE.-The railway consolidation bill
was discussed .he greater part OF the after.
noon, and then laid temporarily on the ia.
Bile.
Mr.. Houk introduced a bill fixing the
terms Of the District Courts in the second
circuit. Adjourned.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
yThe spirit off the Evening Press,


The Tribune is of opinion that political
parties are great scare-crow to certain os-
tensible editor Of the Life Boat, and the GER
tain ostensible editor is Of opinion that po-
litical parties are q veYy great scare-crow to
The editor Of the Tribune. The sublime wit
in this retort win be perceived at once. The
Tribune slightly intimates that the aforesaid
ostensible editor is angling for Office, and the
,cstensible editor is equally pointed in his
declarations that the editor of the Tribune
once angled "in Democratic streams for the
fishes" himself. This is merely the COM
mencement of the controversy, and of course
we can't imagine how much sharper the re-
torts will become. 1t is evident that the
spirit Of the evening press is up.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

On the trial of an lrishman in Cambridge,
Mass, a few days since, for stealing pair
pants, the fact was proved beyond ques-
ton by the concurrent testimony Of nine
witnesses, and no witnesses were introduced
by the defendant; but his counsel took occa-
casion TO ask the court what were 'pantsp-
He had looked in the Dictionary. and found
that they were sort Of breathing opera,
ton. He moved that the complaint be dis
charged, on the grouud that il did not speci.
fy the article alleged TO have been stoen.--
The motion was entertained, and before a
new complaint could be made out, Paddy
Of sight.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
CnI. MediIl.l

The Holmes Free Press says of our nomi,
nee for Governor, and says truly, that he be-.
longs TO no faction, is controlled by no one
set Of men his heart is warm toward ev.
cry true Democrat, and bis ear and his
hand open TO all who approach him. Ol
such a man the Democracy may well feel
proud and they will love him the more when
he has once more led them to prouder = Nd
more glorious victory over our common enc.
my, federalism
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
The Proof.

AS some gentlemen have disputed the
statement we made few days since in refer
ence to the quick trip Of Capt. Keunedy's
Corn Boat, from this place TO New Rich
mond, we give the time made BY the said
boat, and The distance, as handed us by the
Pilot:
"Left Portsmouth Sunday night at 10 o.
clock and minutes. Arrived at New Rich
mond Monday morning at II o'clock and 81
minutes
"Distance from Portsmouth to New Rich.
mond, 95 miles"
"CHAs. HUTCHINSON, Pilot
Any one who will take the trouble &c
make the calculation from the above figures
will find that the boat must have run z and
29-403 miles per hour.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

UNITED STATES SEAMEN-The Secre tary
Of State has just communicated an abstract
Of the returns made TO his department by
the Collectors of Customs, showing The mum
Der of seamen registered in the several ports
Of entry in The United States during the year
ending ptember 30, 1852. The total num-
Der is l0,l49, of which 1858 are native
borne citizens, and 286 are naturaIized.--
Nearly one. half Of the seamen of the United
States are natives of Massachusetts,.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
The Mexican Boundary Commission.

The Mexican Boundary Commission.
The Providence Journal has received ad
vices from Mr.. Bartlett, :he Mexican boun
ary commissioner, dated Monterey, Decem
Der /. The party were all in good health
and had met with no serious accident, al.
though the country through which they passed
swarmed with hostile Indians. Mr.. Bart.
lett reached Camargo in six days, where Ma
jor Emory had already arrived to meet him.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Accident not serious.

While Sheriff Gum was riding along the
railroad some two miles this side of Bloomfield,
yesterday his horse became frightened at the
locomotive and jumped down bank some six
feet high, into small creek. The Sheriff en-
d.avored 10 save himself, but was unsuccessful
and fell in The creek, which, however, was not
deep enough to wet him all over. He was not
burt,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

MEDICAL NoMENcLATURE.-Knick Knarls
tells good story Of celebrated pbysicion
who recently prescribed for one Of his pa
tients tina. safe and pala remedy, "sur-
rup Of birch thorn, and wrote his prescrip-
ton in the usual cabalis!c characters, ''Syr.
Rham Cath" On enquiring Of the patient if
she had taken the medicine, thunder cloud
darkened her face, lightning flashed from her
eyes; and she exclaime d No! can't read
your doctor writing, and | amt pgoing to
take your Syrup OF Ram Cats lor any body
under heavens"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

The RAILROAD HoUsE.-Among the NJ
merous improvements which the railroad is
causing in our city, is the opening Of a new
Hotel of the above title, by Mr.. S. 6. RAM
sEY, who is favorably known 10 many Of our
readers, and who will, from his experience
in the business, doubtless make popular
landlord, and the Railroad House desirable
stopping place.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
webster.

The above is the name OF town about 10
be laid out on the dividing ridge between the
waters Of Little Scioto and Pine Creek, at the
proposed connection Of the Ipn with the
Scioto & H. v. Railroad, by M. Bennett
1t is about half way between this City and
Jackson, and the lots it is understood will be
placed under the same liquor rettrictions as
those of Ironton.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Preparing for War.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II.
1t is understood here this morning that in
view Of the situation Of foreign affairs the
military and navel committees of the Senate
have under consideration several propositions
Tor increasing the, efficiency Of our army and
navy; will probably recommend the fortif-
Gallon Of the Pacific coast and will report
some measures for the employment Of the
commercial steam marine in case Of necessity
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

PmAoY iNrHE srRAir GIBRAIrER.- The Prus-
sian bark, Flora, Capt. AT. Witt, which left
Shields, England, on the goth November, for
Marseilles, was boarded on the 7th OF Decem.
Der. in the Straits Of Gbralter, by piratical
vessel. The pirates insisted upon the captain
steering for the coast of Morocco;--Lut
as the weather was very calm it could not
be done, and thinking the failure was owing to
the tteersman, they shot him and threw him
overheard After plundering the vessel of all
Of her provisions and sails, and stealing the
effects Of The crew, they left, steering for the
coast OF Morocco
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAzIEE.-Thi
popular Commercial monthly, for January,
is on our table. II contains portrait and
biographical sketch Of Gen. H A. S. Dear
born, and the usual amount o. interesting
commercial articles, facts and figures. Pub
lished by freeman Hunt, N. " at five dol
lars per annum.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
The Slide.

Owing 10 slide in the track. the cars have
not been able to pass Scioto Furnace since
the recent heavy rains, until yesterday eve-
ming. The track has been removed for sew
eral hundred feet and placed upon a more
solid foundation, so that il is hoped there
will be no further Interruptions TO the run
ming Of the cars. The turn-table at Bloom
field will be completed in short time.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Louisiana Election.

The vote for Governor has been received
from thirty-two Parishes in this State. and
Herbert, Democrat, has majority over Bor-
delow, Whig, OF 1851. In the same Parish
es the majority for Pierce over Scott was
25l, showing Democratic gain Of more
than thousand since the Presidential elec-
tion. The thirteen parishes 10 be heard from
gave General Piercea majority of 4l62. The
Democrats will have large majority in both
branches OF the Legislature.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
MORNING SESSION.
COLUMBUS, Jan. Is.

COLUMBUS, Jan. IS.
SENATE-The bill supplementary TO The act
relating 10 courts Of justice and their powers
and duties, was read the third time aud pas
sed.
The bill suplementaryto the act defining
the jurisdiction and regulating the practice
Of Probate Courts was passed.
The bill for the reorganization Of common
schools was further considered in committee
Of the whole, but no conclusion was come
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

MURDER IN THR CHEROKEE NATION
.An-Indian was killed few days ago by
another Indian, on Lees Creek, Cherokee Ma.
tion. Both full blood Indians, without Eli
glish names. Soft vii! be seen that murder
still goes on in that Nation.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
A Change,

BY reference to Mr.. WINTERS advertise.
ment it will be seen that he proposes to give
the public change in his exhibitions. The
Hall last evening was well filled and we
have no doubt it will continue 10 be as long
as the entertainments last.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

LATER FRO HAYTI.--Tbe brig Two Ladies'
has arrived with Port au Platte dates Of De-
cember 20lh. The report that The French
had seized Ssmana wos wholly unfounded.--
No vessel of war was seen in the neighbor-
hood, The republic Of San Domingo was
unusually quiet. A Portugnes schooner,
withs crew of twenty men, had been seized
at Port au Platte and taken 10 San Domingo
for trial. The health of Port au Platte was
good.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

q 2odsys Ladys' Book, for February is beau
tifuIly ernbelllshed, and contains the usual
amount of interesting reading. Il is, truly,
what 1t pretends, boob for the ladies, and
should bs found in every Family. Price SO per
annuul Ip advance. g. Al Cooley philadel-
fliis, publisher
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

TYRANNY IN TuscAEY.--ln the dominions
of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, in Italy, the
punishment of death has again been revived
for "ofenses against religion" A mere sus-
picion of such offenses is punishable with
imprisonment for three years. This is an
attempt again to revive one Of the worst fea-
lures Of the middle ages amid the MONDAY
light of the nineteenth century. 1t seems
impossible 10 us that such an execrable ty-
rdnny as this can long be maintained-but
must inevitably be overthrown.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

New JERSEY CURRENCY The Governor OF
New Jersey, in his recent message TO the
legislature OF that State, recommends on
abolishment ofull small bank notes under the
denomination Of five dollars, and suggests
that at the expiration Of two years the pro-
hibition be extended TO all bills less than ten
dollars
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Portsmouth Daily News.

This is the title Of new daily paper issued
from the Life Boat office at one cent num-
Der. liza penny paper in place of this size
will pay, then the publishers can send for
our hat,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
From Pittsburgh.

.N PITTSBURGH, Jan. N, P. M,
The river is falling with six feet water in
the channel. The weather is clear and cold.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

ANOTHER SADDLERY,--We are informed by
J. TRITca that he with Mr. P. HIsE will soon
start saddlery establishment on Front street,
between Market and Court.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

0s- There are many doublings in the hu
man hesrt; do not think you can find out tbt
whole OF a.man's character at once, unles'
he is fool.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

OT Capt. Conuelly informs us that The
track Of The r. R. will be laid to Bloomfield
on Saturday, (to-morrow.)
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
NIr. King conc to Havana.
v WAsnINeToN, Jan. II.

Hon. w. r. King, left on Saturday even
ing for Havana, in the steamer Fulton. He
was accompanied by his physician, and sew.
eral friends.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Bill

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Bill.
The bill was before the Committee OF the
Whole, in the Senate, on Wednesday. lis
man provisions are as follows:
Iempowers the company, with The con-
SEM Of the United States, 10 builda contin-
uoB railroad, with one or more tracks, from
the Valley Of the Mississippi river, or the
Cuff Of Mexico, to San Francisco, in Cali
fonia, or such other place on the Pacific
octan as the company shall deem most ad-
valtsgeous 10 the public interests; and they
arealso empowered to construct branch ol
sail road, from any point on the route, to
sud- point in the Territory Of Oregon as shall
bes subserve the interests of commerce and
defaise of the country,
The bill also provides for the Legislative
actin OF the several States through which
the proposed road is to pass, and the compa.
ny il Unauthorized to receive aid from any per.
sonson the terms specified.
Bifore April, 1854, an accurate survey o.
six hundred miles Of the eastern end of the
roat is 10 be made, the route selected, ant
MAPS and plans Of il are 10 be filed in the
Offices of the Secretary of the Treasury anc
the 81 cretary of The Interior OF the Unitec
States, and also in the Office of The Secretary
ofStale in New York. BY April, 1859, at
eniire track, single width, is TO be compile
ted, as well as continuous line Of the mag
ne.ic Telegraph along the route, rsidy for use
TIE capital stock is 20 be one hundred mil
lions oil dollars, divided into shares of one
thousand dollars each The company apply
! ing fov the charter comprises some of tb'
most distinguished and wealthy men In N
York; and among them are Attorney Gene
raj Cha field, 1t. Governor Church, Canal
Commissioner Fullet, Erostus Corning ant
Dean Richmond.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Fire in Viucenlnes.

7W F9lII I1N1EN ~ HUUI5VILbEi ydH' II
Atlre occurred at at vincennes yesterday
morning, by which the house Of ]. N. Whit
tlesey and two adjoining building were de-
stroyed, one Of them was occupied by Mr..
Shrives--loss "a, 900.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

0cs- We are under obligations 10 Mr.. j.
Whitefor New Orleans papers Of the 7th
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

0TThe castings for The new rolling mill
are still lying at the K. r. Depot.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21

0~s Passion has its foundation in nature;
virtue is acquired by the improvement Of
our reason. ,,... y.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-21
Adjourned.
COLUMBUS, Jan. II.

HoUsE-Bills were introduced, 10 amend
the act defining duties Of Justices Of the
Peace, 10 provide for the printing of blanks
for the use Of assessors, and 10 limit passen.
gers fair on railways TO two cents mile.
The resolution, TO hold correspondence
with the Legislatures Of other States, for the
purpose OF producing concert OF action to
prohibit the circulation of bank bills Of q
smaller denomination than five dollars, was
adopted. .
The committee on railways reported bill
prohibiting railway companies from employ
ing any but competent engineers.
Seveal bills were considered in Commit,
lee Of the Whole.
SENATE-Mr. Pardee introduced bill
supplementary to the act for the relief of in
solvent debtors.
The bill 10 fix the times of holding the
Courts OF Common Pleas in the several coun-
ties of the first judicial District was passed
The School bill was considered, and the
amendments reported by the committee
agreed 10.