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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18
Latest News !.

II LoDWICK & SONS, have received
Os their Latest Importation of DRY
GOODS, for the Fall and Winter Trade; bein,
fall and complete assoriement ofPlain & Fan
cy Dress Goods, Embroideries. Laces, Edgings
Ribbons, Gloves of all kinds. Silk, Lambs
Wool, Merino and CottoE Hosiery; Bay Stat,
long aud fancy Shawls from 81 cents up
Threads, Notions, &c., &C., in fact full as
sortment Of goods usually kept in Dry Good
houses, our stock has been bought exc lusiyel /,
for CASH, which enables us to give bargains il
all cases.
We feel grateful 10 the public generally
and "the rest of mankind" for their libera
patronage, the last season, and hope by an un
deviating course 10 merit continuance of tht
ame, and TO the
Ladies.
We can assure you our stock Of Dress Goods
Embroideries, Trimmings, Notions, etc, ii
larger and CHEAPER than ever, We have jus
received 101 dozen Farquahrsons superior 81,
cord sewing cotton which far ,urpasses Coates
or any thread ever yet introduced. We cal
your especial attention TO il.
Remember the cheap cash store, No. &C.
Front ST., two doors west OF Franklin House.
Portsmouth, Nov. 8, '52--dw
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HORRIBLE MURDER-BANK DE-
FALCATION.
PHILADELpHIA, March II.

PHILADELPHIA, March ll.j.
Two married woman, sisters, named
Hannah Shaw and Ellen Lynch, were
fonnd murdered in their house, this morn
ing,in Southwark. A trunk, containing
$3.50, belongingto Mrs. Lynch, whose hus.
band had gone to New York on Wednes-
day, was found broken open and the mon
ey taken. Persons who occupied part of
the house had been at a ball last night,
and when they returned this morning they
fouad the two women lying dead in their
apartment. Several persons have been
arrested on suspicion, and much excite
ment prevails.
A defalcation to large amount has
been discovered in the Bank of Pennsyl-
vania. The former or one of the present
book-keepers, whose name is not known,
allowed an outside friend to overdraw his
account to large amount.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The coroner's inquest has been just con-
cluded ON the bodies of Mrs. Shaw and
Mrs. Lynch. Forty-one stabs were found
on the body of Mrs. Lynch, five Of which
entered her heart, and seventeen wounds
were found on the body of Mrs. Shaw
The murderers tried to set fire to the
building, and a large hole was burned in
the kitchen floor.
Among the arrests made is an old Sing
Sing convict named Arthur Spring.
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BAIErMoRh. March 10. The mschan.
los at Bonsons and Wreider's establish.
ment, have gone to work at the advance
of fifteen per cent. Ross, Wimans, MUIR
ray, Hazleharits and Danmads' establish
ments are still idle, the proprietors hold
ing out against the claims Of the mechan-
les. A large number of the best hands
have left the city and are gone to work
elsewhere. There are still about fifteen
hundred on the strike.
MAIL CoETRAcTs.-The Louisville Jour
nal says ;--"We learn, that oil the river mail
contracts from this port, South and West,
which were recently advertised, have been
awarded 10 Mr.. Glover at $47O,0O0 per an
num-.
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NEW CLOTHING STORE.
Il. STAR,
Wholesale and Retail
CL0THIER,

Front street, one Door above Mcdowell
& Co., Portsmouth, o.,
DEGS leave to announce to the citizens Of
ID this place and the surrounding country,
that he has just commenced the clothing bust
ness, and having brought on very large and
desirable stock and obtained the services Of
Mr.. M. SEEBERGER as salesma in the es
Enlistment, heis prepared to furnish the trade
with any thing in his line, ON the most favora-
BILE terms. Without any desire to win the ap-
pellaton Of "bcaster," he will say, Ind he
is prepared to demonstrate its truth, TINT he
can sell FIFTEEN PER CENT CHEAPER
than any house in this city. His shock con-
sists in part of
Ready. Made Clothing. Hats, Caps, Shirts Un-
dershirts, Draoers, Trunks, Carpet Sacks,
Satchels, Gold and Siiper Watches
Jeioehy and Notions.
1JHe earnestly solicits country merchant:
and furnacemen to give him a call, feeling con-
fident that it is to their interests so to do.
GTPig Iron taken in exchange for goods
Sept. 81, lS52.--d&wly
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OrrrcE OF S. & H. v. R. r. Co..
Portsmouth. Feb. II. 1853.

NToTlCE is hereby given to the subscribers
In and stockholders Of this Company In The
counties Of Hooking, Perry and vinton or lse-
where, for the Jackson and Newark Exten.
sion Of the scioto u Hooking Valley Rail
Road, that an installment Of ten per cent. Of
the subscription, additional TO the FIVE dollurs
a share payable at the time Of subscribing, il
required to be paid on or before the Isl day oI
March next, to Flavius Case, ESQ.,, of Hooking
county, John Richey, Esq, Of Perry county
and Thomas Davis, Esq, Of Vinton county
and that further lnstdlIments Of ten per cen
are hereby requited 10 be paid on siad sub
scriptions every sixty days thereafter, unit
the whole be paid. By order Of the Director
J.v. ROBINSON, President.
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Emporium Of Fashion.
Rankin & McF arlin
MERcuANT TAII.ORS,

MERCHANT TAILORS,
TTAVE bought out A. c. Davis q Co., and
LII are prepared to attend TO all calls that
may be made upon them.
They intend keeping on hand all descfp-
tions Of Cloths, Cassi meres, silk Velvet, Satin,
etc, which they pledge themselves TO MAXI
uP in the best and most fashionable style.
They also haveon hands, READY MADE
CLOTHING, go that he who may find him
self short Of garments can be supplied 1t
moments warning.
Understanding the business thoroughly they
hope to please all who may confer their fsvoIs
upon them:
Portl Nov. .ls-lwtf ar t
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Ho BENsAC KS LIVER PILLS

HO BENSAC KS LIVER PILLS
No part ofthe system is more liable diss
ease than the Liver, it serving as a fterer to
purify the blood, or giving the proper secre-
ton to the bile; so that any wrong action OF
he Liver effects the other important parts
the system, and results varously, in liver COM
platnt, jauudice, dyspepsia, etc: We should.
therefore watch every symptom that might in
dicate wrong action of the liver. These pills
bein composed OF roots and plants furnishedby
hat1r 10 heal the sick: Namely, 1st, An OK
pectorant, which augments the secretion from
the pulmonary mucus membrane or promotes
the dischare Of secreted matter. end. Anal
ornate which changes in some inexplicable
and insensible manner the certain morbid ac.
ton Of the system. 3rd. A tonic which gives
tone and strength 10 the nervous system re-
neyng health and vigor TO all parts OF the
body. 4th, A CATHARTIC, which acts in
perfect harmony with the other ingre ents, and
Operating on the Bowels, and expelling the
whole mass Of corrupt and vitiated matter, aud
purifying the Blood, which destroys disease
and restores health.
TO FEMALES.
| You will find these Pills an invaluable med.
icine in many complaints to which you are
subject. In obstructions either total or par
| tial, they have been found Of inestimable ben
eft, restoring their functional arrangement
TO a healthy action; purif, ing the blood ant
other fluids so effectnally to put to fight al
complaints which may arse from female irreg
ularities, as headache, giddiness dimness o
sight, pain in the side back etc.
| None genuine unless signed J. N. Hoben
sack, all others being base Imitation.
/ UTAgents wishing now supplies and Stor
Keepers desirous OF becoming Agents must ad
dress the Proprie.or,J j N. HobensacS, Phila
delphia Pa. 1 'a
i lac. Reakart Pearl st. Cincinnati, Whole
sale agt for Ohio, Mcvey q Co. Ports mouth
Shackleford & Cricbton, Portsmouth, Lansing
& Stafford. Chlllicothe Woodrow, Hillsboro'
and by every respectable storekeeper in th'
country whore you can get a pamphlet.
June 10, 652,-dwly
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BLANK BOOKS.

AS the first OF January is approaching
n. when business men frequently change
their firms or books. il is very important they
should Be made before using. ! therefore take
this early opportunity Of informing all such
that have on hand large stock Of French
be ruled to any pattern and in the best man-
ner.
Persons wanting will please leave their or
lders at the new bookstore, No. 4, Buckeye
Block. Front street, Portsmouth Ohio.
noy2s J. STEPHENSON.
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A Second Supply
HAS COME :!
r. LLOYD T. 60

N ARE AGAIN PREPARED TO SUP.
49, PLY TIE WANTS or THE ENrIRE
community with those indispensable articles,
such as Boots and Shes, Of every description.
Having before received an immense stock
which proving inadequate to.lneet the increas.
ing demands of the people, we have beer
compelled to purchase second stock Of The
manufacturers; and we would again say tc
purchasers that we are offering exlraordinar,
inducements and would be pleased 10 see then
on Front street, at the old stand Of r. LLOYI
& CO., doubling not but that we can give
satisfactory visit 10 all.
Portsmouth, nov &. l6.
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PIANO-FORTES

YTyHE Subscriber has made arrangement,
II and is now prepared to fill orders for Pi-
ano Fortes from the factories Of Chickering's
Gilbert, Bacon, Raven. and others.
He can assure those who may wish TO pur-
chase, that he can supply Pianos Of the most
celebrated manufacturers (as he will receive
none other) at The same prices that they can be
had East for cash, thereby saving transporta-
ton, &c
He has an excellent instrument now al his
residence for inspection, from the factory Of
Bacon & Raven, New York.
JNo. YOAKLEY.
Nov. 25-wtf
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BOOTS = SHOES.

IN PREDIGER still continues the BOOT
\ and SHOE business, in the build.
ing Of John Clark, Front street. and is
prepared to sell of his own manufacture for
CASH, anything in his line as cheap as it can
be purchased west of the mountains. All OF
ders promptly attended to. Work done vii
neatness and dispatch, and warranted.
Give me CALL, and encourage your owr
Mechanics.
Portsmouth, Feb 10, Is5l--45y1
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JOHN It. FLINT,

ATTORNEY AT LAW
wv ILL PRACTICE in Scioto and adioin
w ing counties; also, act as General
Agent, and attend to collections of all kinds
whether in large or small amounts.
TWill give special attention TO old Land
Claims Of Soldiers Of the Texas Revolutions.
D-0fice with o. +. Moore, in Dugan's new
building, Marke; street, Portsmouth, Ohio.
sept. IL, 2l65.-wtf
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To Parents.

VXTOULD you enjoy comfort yourselves,
w provide it also for your children. You
will be enabled 10 contribute TO the appear
ance and comfort Of their lower extremities, by
alling at the Peoples Shoe Emporium and
purchasing coverings for them. A large lot q
uperior Calf aud Kip Boots, for Boys, Youths
nd Children, just received by
dec II r. BELL Il co.
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Removal +!

40 VERY thankful for the liberal
S9z patronage heretofore bestowed upon
Esii; me, | take gr eat pleasure in inform,
ing my friends and customers that have RE-
MOVED MY BOOK STORE to the large and
elegantly furnished room, NO. 4, BUCKEYE
BLOCK, FrOnt-st., where may be found a
large and entire new stock of MEDICAL,
LAW, SCHOOL, AND MLSCELLANE-
GUS BOOKS, WALL PAPER, WINDOW
PAPER, CAP AND LETTER PAPER
OF EVERY VARIETY; BLANK BOOKS
OF EVERY QUALITY AND DESCRLP-
TON,
These Goods were all selected in New York
and Philadelphia, especially for this market
and are fully equal to any 70 be found else
where. THE BOOK BINDERY,
Is in the thr1 story Of the same building
where manufacture Blank Books Of any siz,
or pattern, and, l hesitate not to assert, superi
or in materials used, and workmansh ip to any
made in Ohio.
Hoping those in want Of any article in my
line will call and examine the quality and pric,
which is us low as can be found in Cincinnati
or Pittsburgh.
remain the Publc's humble servant,
novlS JAS STEPHENSON.
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A countryman who had been pretty we'll
feecej by some of our lawyers came into
Mansfield one day with very fine hog TO
sell, and while looking out for customers one
of the identical lawyers happened along.
81 say Squire, you don't want no pork TO-
day, do your
"No" was the gruff reply as the lawyer
moved hautily away.
"Oh, we'll, didn't know squire, Just
thought il you did. I'd better btmopiR nj
sled p ~
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lNE.ANo1 Va ~ ~ 0AAs
The Corps Of Kugineers, who have been
employed since about the FIRST Of Janusry
last, IN making the final location Of the line
Of The toad, have commenced al Epringsille,
opposite Portsmouth, and worked down,
reached the city yesterday, having brought
the location stakes 10 point short dis
tance above East MsysyiIle. They stopped
there, 70 ascertain the route by which the
line will enter Maysville, q question having
been raised as 10 the relative expediency ol
passing direct through East Msysville or for
ming junction with the Maysvile ard Lex
ington road, back of East Maysyille. This
question, we trust, will soon be satisfactori-
lysettled.
The surveying party are in good health
but look good deal worn, battered and
Drowned, from hard work and severe expo
sure.
The elements of the line have been con-
sidenbly improved on location, over those
Of the preliminary survey, favorable as they
were. The maximum grades will be bu! ID
feet to the mile, the sharpest curves but 2
degrees; but the amount OF such grades and
curves will be lessened and the liae little
ouuitcuCut WltuUut luItOdciuB ttiC COot. VIC
are therefore at liberty to say now, what we
sincerely believe, that the Maysville and Big
Sandy road will be the best in its elements
: the best and most durable in its structure,
and, at the same time, the cheapest in cost OF
construction and operation, of any road in
the country; and considering the number o.
important railways which will feed it from
the East, North, South and West, lis stocl
must be exceedingly productive, perhaps th'
best in the country.
u The maps, profles, plans, &c., &C., ever
information necessary for contractors, will
be exhibited on application at the Office
The bids for constructing the road are to b.
closed on the I'd Of April next. From th
number Of strong parties seeking for tn
contract, we are confident that a very favor
able contract will be closed the frs. week i
April, and that the work will be prompt
and vigorously pushed forward, aud the roa'
put in operation in the summer or fall O
next year Maysuills Eagle.
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LATER FROM MEXICO.

NEW ORLEANS, Marcn D.
We have Brownsville dates to the Goth
ult. Carvpjaps plan is abandoned, and
his followers have disbanded.
We have advices from the city Of Mex
leo to the 18th ult.
Uraga had written to Santa Anna, ask
ing him to return and take reins of Gov
ernment on the plan Of Guadalajara, assu,
ring him of bis being constitutionrlly elec.
ted TO the Presidency.
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Removal Of the Greyhound!
WILLIAM WILLIS

TVAS removed his Restaurant TO Market
It'll street opposite the Market House, in the
rooms known formerly as the civilian Tell"
He keeps on hand as usual, Tripe, Tongue,
Pigs Feet, HOLSTERS, Oysters, Eggs, and
other edibles, which he is prepared TO serve up
in the best style, on short notice. Soup, Hot
Coffee, Pittsburgh and Kenhet Ale, Lon
don Porter and other refreshments general
lly ready for those who call for them. Due at
tention paid TO all who may favor the sc rey
hound !" july 10, 1952-dt
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City Livery Stable.
MITCMELL y MAKLENI,

City Livery Stable.
MITCHELL & MAKLENI, :
Market, bet. Sd & 4th sts., and one door
North Of NickoIs' Furniture FACTORY,
PORTsMOUTH, ONO.
. ~RX, RESPECTFULLY an n
nounce to the citizens ~
XIZ------ ~ Of Portsmouth and all 1-EA-
others who have business in their line, that
having gone 20 great expense in building one
of the largest, and most convenient Livery
Stables in The West, they are now prepared
to accommodate their customers with Buggies,
Carriages, Hacks, and BaroIches, and with
the best Of horses TO put in them also, with
superior riding horses, for both Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Carriages and Horses for families, with
attentive aud experienced drlvers will be
always ready when called for.
Travellers stopping in town are respectfully
invited 10 give the City Lipry Stable a call, as
they may rest assured that their horses and
vehicles will receive every care and attention.
They are also prepared TO keep, besides their
own stock, almost any number of horses and
buggies which may be placed in their care,
all OF which will receive the best treatment il
10 possible to afford.
With ample room, good aud careful drivers,
attentive hostlers and an earnest desire to
please, we hope TO merit and receive, as here
tofore, generous share Of the public patron
age.
Portsmouth, Aug. 9TH, ls52-dwly.
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Retectorv,

MA THE subscriber has just taken
MTfA the old and we'll known stand Of 7.
CS Lloyd, lately occupied by J. john
son, and is now prepared to serve the public
with refreshments in the best style. 0YS-
TIERS, HOT COFFEE, PIGS FEET
TRIPE. and every thing in the refectory line
that can be obtained, will be kept on hand
ready to be served up al short notice. Con
stantly on hand large variety Of CHILL
DREN'S TOYS. Also, CONFECTIONERY
Of all kinds and superior qualities. Being de-
termined that no pains or expense shall Despair
cd to accommodate, the subscriber respect
fully asks share Of the public patronage.
oct. .l6-dtf JOHN w. WARNER =
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New Goods,

VAIN. SALTER, Jr. has Just received d few
w packages Of desirable goods which
makes his stock more complete than any Other
n this city, call at the Peoples Store, and you
will find every thing usually kept in first
class Dry Goods House. ian %
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For Spring Trade, 1863.

NNHE SUBSCRIBERS are now in receipt
+ Il Of, and opening portion Of their
SPRING STOCK,
10 which they will continue TO receive addi.
tions by every arrival until the Stock is full l.
when, they can with CONFIDENCE assure iheil
numerous friends and the public generally
that they will be prepared 10 exhibit the lar.
gest, richest, best selected. and most varied
stock ever offered Ia this market They will
give particulars hereafter.
VIM. ELDEN & co.
feb.,H No. 3, Enterprise Row.
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WnshInrfnn IfeIils.

WAsamaroN, March l0.-The INTEL igencei
publishes q letter from q large number ofciti
Gems Of Washington, Of both political parties
and addressed to Mr.. Fillmore, enquifng th,
time and mode OF departure from that city, II
order that they may unite upon that occasion
in paying a Just tribute 70 him. He intends Ieav
ing this city in about week being delayed By
the indisposition ofhis family. e'
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The Latc Ohio State Fair.

AS many of our citizens have not been able,
IA on account Of business and other mat
ters, to ave visited Cleveland during the late
exhibition of the States ingenuity, &C., the
undersigned would most respectfully call the
attention of oil that are in want Of CHEAP
GOODS to the Ysmors of New Goods that they
have Just received Al. their olastand, adapted to
the wants of all, which will be soled at ex-
treme;y low prices They are determined TO
maintain the confidence Of their friends, and
hove eXerted their endeayors to bring on a
splendid stock Of berry cheap and handsome
goods for the season. Visit, then, the estab-
iishment OF w. HALL & SON, and secure a
very great saving in your purchase,
Their aim is to please and accommodate all;
and in order to do this theybuy their goods all
forcash; do their own work; no rent nor clerk
| hire to pay, and consequently can sell very
cheap.
They have received also, fine assortment Of
ready made clothing, which they will sell at
equally low prices
They are satisfied that an examination by
the purchasing community is only necessary to
confirm all they say.
| w. II. and Son avail themselves OF this oc
casion to return sincere thanks to their friend
for the very liberal patronage heretofore receis
yea ana nope 70 h's'"a 0oh'lliuauoo VI INV
fayors. 80,
Portsmouth, Oct. 6, 1852. @
RUMORS.
aOpen your ears for which il you will stop
The vent ofhearing when loud rumor speaks.
4 SHAKESPEARE.
IT'S strange--'tis very wonderful
That rumor once the truth should speak;
Astonishing the multitude e'<f
| Tosee her play SO strange freak
| But if a doubt you have INDUCED,
Il You'll bid your bosoms doubt no more,
4 II you'll but take the time to call m
AtW. Hall & Sons cheap store.
q The most iastidious there will find N
Dry Goods suited to their mind,
The best and cheapest ever made
OF every fashion and every grade.
Just call and see, you'll find fosooth,
h That Rumor sometimes speaks tn truth.
i
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Prices Reduced,

DERS0NS visiting Portsmouth should call
il at the likeness rooms over the Ladies' No.
ton Store on Court st. where they can obtain
likene'sss that will plesse them at low prices.
Nov. 1 1852.
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MCDOWELL & CHANDLER,
AUcTIoNEERs AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No. 2, Mcdoioclrs Block, Market st.
PORTSMOUTH o.

hTWe will sell al auction or private salo,
all kinds Of goods or wares placed In our hands /,
and make return Of proceeds promptly.
Mr.. Chas. p. Chandler will attend 10 out
door sales Of real estate, stocks, furniture, &c.
Regular sales ON Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
Cash advances on oonsignments.
References given If required. jau2s. w3m
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-. who has since made quite nois

B.. who has since made quite noise
in the world, while at college, WIS called up
on to undergo an examination in astronomy.
On emerging from the ordeal, one OF his COM
panions asked him how he got off? "First
rate" said B; 'they only asked me
two questions, and answered them both
promptly and correctly" "What were the
questions ?" "The first wss. what is par
allax ?yand told them didn't know and
the second was, Can you calculate an eclipse'
Ito which / said no I'd like to see any
body answer two questions more correctly
than that"
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Congressional Smuggling.

Always, in the last moments Of con-
gressional session, horde Of harpies lie in
wait, with eye and ear we'll practiced in
watching for a fitting opportunity in which
they may slip into the Appropriation bill
some monetary item TO glut the mercenary
appetite Of some public plundeer. A case
in point was given by a correspondent Of the
Cleveland Plaindealer, who wrote from
Washington the 81 inst:
"To-day bill of very singular character
becamea law. 1t authorizes the payment oi
near forty thousand dollars for slaves which
were said to be lost in the Revolutionary
war. 1t is called the "Wig Claim" or wbig
without the h. The interest and principal
amounts TO $3.50 600, and the Senate passed
it, giving both principal and interest 10 the
claimant, but the House cut off the interest y