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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18
salem and SUPERSTITION,

All are familiar with the stories of Salem m
witchcraft, and the punishment which was
inflicted upon those who were supposed to
have " dealings with the evil one." The fol-
lowing from the NewYork correspondence OF
the Cincinnati Commercial, smacks little o
" old.times."
We have had the usual amount of crime
during The past week; but in the way OF re-
finement upon the punishment, Salem goes
a little ahead of US; man by the name of
Samuel Treadwell, was hung there few
days since, and one of the papers of that
town informs the public with a degree Of
gasto which isreally refreshing, that the az
rangements were beautiful "and The scsffold
was on the most approved plsn." Think
of that, Master Brook There is taste wor-
thy of the best days OF Witchcraft. Glori-
GUS old Salem The spot where the turning
over of salt-cellar Is bad luck-where the
howl OF dos is The omen Of dire disaster
The home of exec llent crones, to whom the
breaking Of a looking-glass, or a coffin spsrl
out of the fire, is Deaths special messenger
But this is not quite equal to an occurrence
in Livingstone, few days since, where I
young lady died OF Consumption, and hel
relatives had her body opened and her hear
and liver taken out and burnedl TO preven
the rest Of the family from falling victims 4
the same hereditary disease. This is the en-
lightenment of the 10th century. Flourish
| superstilion Ht.r .-.r
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Railroad Meeting.

A meeting Of gentlemen from different
sections, friendly 10 the construction of ia
Railroad from Portsmouth to Cincinnati, was
held at the Batavia Hotel on last Thursday
evening.
Judge Johnston Of Batavia was called to
the chair. see
After the delivery Of opinions in regard to
.he improvement contemplated--its FEAST
bility and the prospects Of ultimate comp.e-
lion, il was recommended that Convention
be held at West Union on the Cd Tuesday in
April. II was also recommended that the
citizens in all the villages between Ports
mouth and Cincinnati, interestered in the
contemplated road, hold meetings and APP
point Committees 10 examine and ascertain
the best ronte through their respective neigh
borhoods and the best plan Of operation tc
secure this much needed improvement, and
to perform such other duties as they in theil
Judgment may deem necessary. - Clcrmoni
Sun.
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0- We find the following statement
touching Mr.. Meagher and Bishop Huges, in
the NJ 7. Herald.
"LateIy society calling themselves the
'Young Friends OF Ireland,' and numbering,
ii is said, twenty-ni persons, held meet
ing, at which the subject OF discussion was
whe ther T. f. Meagher, Richard O'Gorman,
and John B. Dillon should be invited TO their
usual celebration of St. Patrick's Day. 1t
was urged inopposition TO these gentlemen,
that they were infidel in their principles
and tendencies, and that if they were invi-
led the clergy would not come. 1t was con-
tended in reply, that Messrs. Meagher, Dill
Ion, and OGorman were only guilty of re-
publican principles. il such we've 10 be re-
garled as infdelity. It was then stated that
| t was the wish Of Archbishop Hughes that
| lthe Irish Patriots should not be invited and
the question was finally put BY the Chair-
mai whether they should have "Meagher or
1.-The Priests" when it appeared BY the vote
| that there were ten for the Priests and six fol
Meaphet. II was decided by the majority tc
Invite 7. D. McGee, Rev. MIR. Forbes, and
Rev. Mr.. Huntington, converts from Protes-
tAntism 10 the Catholic Gourch. The minor
ity revolled against these proceedings, ant
lhaye set on foot new society called the
IlaRe publican Friends Of Ireland" Notwith
standing the open and secret opposition Z
Meagher, he iseyety where successful IN ni
lectures. si a 6
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More "Economy.y

A few days since the Legislature passed q
bill which reduced considerably the price
paid to newspapers for publishing the laws.
This act was passed at time when labor and
everything else almost was advancing ten,
fifteen and twenty per cent. Some mem
bers were opposed TO paying printers any
thing for their labor, asserting that il was a
"gratuity," not warranted by the feelings ol
their constituents, who had sent them there
to practice economy" A few daYs pievi-
Gus to The passage Of the bill, the members,
one and all, had taken pleasure ride which
cost the state over one thousand dollars i
On another occasion membn went off tc
Washington, (seeking for office, probably,)
was gone two weeks, got the branch Of
which he was member to excuse him wher
he returned, and drewfour dollars day FOL
the time he was absent. But to cap the eli
max in this species of economy, the House
on motion, excused all the members who
had been absent any time during the session
The reader may apply any term to these
transactions he pleases; in similar ones be-
tween individuals. they have generally
been known as stumbling. We may safely
say, atany rate, that the people have not re.
allied value received for the thousands o.
dollars thus drawn from their pockets BY
theit Economical" servants.
We are glad to see that The democratic
press throughout the State are determined
not TO support the present incompetent leg
islature in its corruption, and it is supposed
by many that their, prompt notice and Sc
we're censure OF certain acts Of this session
which has lasted eight months, was th'
prime cause Of the act reducing the price o.
printing the laws.
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Town Clock.

The clock for the Presbyterian church in
this city is now being put up and regulated.
We are informed by Mr.. Henry Brown, who
10 setting IL erwork,aihats some portions oi
it came to hand in bad order, part of the ma
chinery being bent and otherwise dsmaged,
SO that he finds great difficulty in getting it
10 work rightly
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Raising the Dead.

We find the following in a German ex,
change. We know not whether it be origin
al or translated, but think it good. Punch
says that the right way to resuscitate drown
ed Yankee is to pick his pockets. In this
wonderful tale different remedy is suggest
ed: ,l
And went through New York, came
even unto the Broadway. And there on the
pavement lay an Englishman, and many peo.
pile stood around grievously lamenting, iol
he was dead But / stepped up and whis4
pered in the ear of the corpse, BEEFsTEAK
and 10 he that was dead arose, and wen
into Taylor's an1 ate his breakfast as he had
done before.
And / went yet further, ana came ever
unto the street which called Bowery, ant
10 ! Yankee lay dead before me, and MANI
people stood around, weeping and wailing
But went unto him, and whispered in BIZ
ear, CoTToN. And he that was dead arose
and went iuto his coun.ing-house, and drove
brisk business as before.
And came unto the street which is call
ed Chatham, and saw Frenchmsn lynn
on the sidewalk. and many people stool
abound, bitterly lamenting that he was dead
But | calmly went TO him, and whispered i
his ear, Allons enfans dc Ia patric. And th
Fenchman arose, and whistled the Marseil
laise and looked around at the ladies, ant
went on his way rejoicing.
And ] went yet further, and came unit
| the street which is called William. and ther
Law a dead German. But by him stood no
body. And | thought and reflected for
long time whether on the whole It wer
not better for him, as German, to be dea
than alive. But at last | stepped up an
whispered in his ear LAGER BEER. And 10
he that was dead arose in double, qulc
time, and went into a'German tavern, an
drunk lager beer as he had done before.
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An Anecdote..'

The following anecdote from the New
Hampshire Telegraph is too good TO b lost,
Many years ago there was in the eSsttfn
rart Of Massachusetts,, q, worthy old d. ID,
and although he wDs an emjnently benexo-
lent man, yet, |; must be confessed, thatxhe
loyeda good joke much bettereven, thsn.the
most inveterale jokers. IL was before chpsch
orgens were mnch In use, il so happeped
that the choir Of the church had recently
purchased double bass viol. Not farfien
the church was pasture, land in it al hege
town hull. One hot Sabbath in the summer
he got out Of the pasture and came believing
up the street. About the church there vas
plenty Of untrodden grass, green and good,
and Mr.. Bull stopped to try the quality I3tr-
chance TO ascertain If its location had i'm.
proved its favor, at any rate the reverend
doctor was in the midst Of bis sermon,
when
Boo woo-woo,' went the bull.
The doctor paused, looked up at the sing
ing seats, and with grave face ssid
Il would thank the musicians not to tune
their instruments during the service time 4, it
annoys me very much"
The people stared, and the minister went
on.
'Boo-woo-woo went the bull again, as he
passed another green spot!
The parson paused again and addressed
the choir:
Il really wish the singers would not tune
their instruments while l am preaching, as
remarked before, it annoys me very much
The people Uttered. for they knew as we'll
as any one, what the real state of the case
was. The minister went on again with bis
discourse, but he had not proceeded Ear be-
fore another 'Boo-woo-woo,' came from Mr..
Bull.
The parson paused once more, and again
exclaimed:
i have twice already requested the musi-
clans in the gallery not to tune their instru-
ments during sermon time. now. partic-
ularly request Mr.. Lavefor that he will not
tune his double bass vol while lam preach
ing
This was too much. Lafevor got up too
much agitated at the thought Of speaking
out in church, and stammered out:
1T isn't me, parson B, it's that id
town bull
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Railroad Meeting at Indian spring.

Enron OF THE CLERnoNT Sun: Accor.
ding 10 previous notice, the friends OF the
proposed railroad from Cincinnati TO Ports
mouth, metai Geo. Gregg's on the Sd inst,
and organized BY appointing John d. Hotter,
ESD. President. and w. s. Gregg. Secretary.
The object OF the meeting was stated to be
an expression OF opinion and feeling in refer
ence 10 the proposed enterprise.
On motion, a committeeof three, Messrs.
w. S. Gregg, i. "A. Logan and David More
ton wis appointed to. draft resolutions ex-
pressiye of the sense Of the meeting. Id
During the absence of the COMMITTEES sew
eral short and appropriate speeches were
made, expressive Of confidence IN the enter
prise, and willingness to din its prosecu-
I.tion. 5 ssF
The committee having returned submitted
the following resolutions, which were uhan-
imously adopted:
ss b. schmoh1rp, That We aestl kilx cen.
cur in the enterprise for the construction Of
railroad from Cincinnati to Portsmouth by
way Of New Richmond. Point Pleasant, Fe-
licity, Georgetown. and West Union.
Q. Resolved, That the Valley Of Big In
dian Creek affords every advantage for the
lacation Of said route. and that we suggest
it as the one most practicable. E,
3. Resolved, That we have full faith In
the entire practicability Of the enterprise,
and that we hereby offer to the hefriends along
the line willing and active cooperation.
a. Resolved, That this meeting will con-
tribute its full proportion in securing the
earliest location and completion Of said road
5. Resolved, That our county papers and
all Others favorable to the improvement be
respectfully requested to publish the pro-
ceedings Of this meeting.
On motion corresponding committee
consisting of Messrs. w. g. Gregg, l.. A
Logan and David Moreton was appointed.
On motion the meeting adjourned TO NEE
on the 18th. =
w. S. GREeG. Sec.
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Accident-Almost.

We are informed by Mr.. Grummond, the
engineer on the passenger train, that on the
down trip on Friday evening, the locomotive
ran foul Of railroad lie. which some person
or persons unknown had placed across the
track, a short distance this side Of Scioto-
vile. Some thoughtless school girls. whc
probable desired little fun, and who were
seen to hide behind house near by until th'
train passed and then run dismayed away
are supposed'to have been the perpetrators
A little delay was fortunately the only dam
age done by the collision.
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NUMBER b0
Washinetoh Items.
WAkHiscros. March, 9.

. 49, =
The Ohio delegation insist upon ibe APP
poiniment Of Manypenny as Fist Assistant \
POSTMASTER General, HisfufnoEed thai Mr..
Buchanan will be appointed Minister 10 Eng
land. ~ e
The superior officers Of The army, present
in this city. waited upon The new Secretary
OF War, In full uniform this morning. agree
able TO the usual custom. They were receivl
led by Mr. Davis, who accompanied them to
the executive mansion. aid presented them
10 the President. The officers Of the navy
in like. manner waited upon Mr.. Dobbin,
who also accompanied them to the Presi-
dent. After the exchange Of the usual com.
lpliments, Sc, the officers, joined BY the
chiefs of the Bureaus, repaired to Mr. Fill
rnore,s rooms at Willard's Hotel, and tooka
friendly leave Of him. f,,as
The President has nominated and the Sem
ute con1tnied, Silds Z. H0bbic, iikst ASsis-
tant Postmaster General; Charles Eames,
late assistant editor of the Union, Assist
ant Secretary of State and Willis A. Cor
man, late Member of Congress from Indian,
Commissioner General Of the Land Office. I.
The Gardiner case came up to-day in Court
and was postponed till Thursday, the PROSE
cution not being in attendance.
In the Senate to day Mr.. Clayton contin-
ued his speech in defence of the treaty made
by him with Mr.. Bulwer, and in reply to Mf.
Cass. ~
Mr.. Douglas got the floor, when the Sem
ate went into executive session, and soon afs
ter adjourned ~ .aN N
| 1t is ntemplated that the Senate will ad.
journ finally on Saturday next.
WAsHrEeToN, March IL.
The applicants for appointments under
the Postofice Department from all parts Of
the country are innumerable.
The debate between Messrs. Clayton
and Douglas was quite protracted, last
evening. 7e'i1
Mr.. Douglas condemned the treaty, and
said that though the time had not arrived
for annexing any part of either Mexico or
Central America, yet the latter is half
way house to California, and the man who
thinks the time will arrive when the United
States will find 1T necessary to own half
way house, mustnot be set downas mad
man. He said he was not disposed to has
ten the execution of Democratic principles
nnder the Democratic Administration
but tits certain no man can limit the future
progress of this nation no treaties can
fetter the limits Of this giant Republic
it will grow, and in growing will burst.
asunder any bands which may be thrown
around it to keep it within prescribed lim-
its, as Sampson Of old did the withes with
which the Philistines attempted to bind
, him. 4
| Why, then, attempt to bind our nation
not to do that which we know In time It
; will be compelled to do? Why bind our
selves to annex no more Of Mexico, when
! every man knows that the day is fast APP
preaching when we cannot prevent it
At the conclusion Mr.. Masong gothic floor
when the Senate adjourned till Monday,
Mr.. Fuller, who mas recently shot, is
out of danger. s.ss
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18
cincinnati and Portsmouth.

We present to-day, the proceedings Of a
meeting held at Indian Spring, Clermont
County, by the friends of the proposed rail-
road from this place to Cincinnati, We re-
commend similar meeting to be held here al
an early day, that committee of corfespon'
dence may be appointed in order that some
thing like harmonious action may be had
among the friends Of the road, along the en-.
tire route, a'
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For Oregon.

A partyof several families left on the Sci
OTTO yesterday, for Oregon, by the way Of the
plains. Among the number are Messrs. En-
hart, John and Dewal. Wolfard, old patrons
Of the Inquirer and Dispatch, with whom we
regret TO part. The leave taking between
the young ladies Of the party and their friends
was very affecting, and hundreds joined in
wishing the entire company pleasant Jour-
ney TO and safe arrival in their far western
homes.
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UrN will be seen BY an advertisement
that the franklin House property Is to be
sold. There is now forming in this city a
Hotel Company, and large and splendid
house will doubtless be erected during the
ensuing season. The franklin House pro-
perty affords IS good a site as any in that
neishborhood, and may possibly be selected,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18
THE Cafiir War--A New Comet.
BosToN. March Q.

By the arrival this afternoon OF the barque
Lady Suffolk, we have dates from the Cape
of Good Hope to the 10th January. The
Cafiir war is not yet ended, and it Is feared
from present appearances it will last for
years. II is suspected that. white men are
among them directing the movements Of the
Cafirs. ~
A new comet was discovered last night, at
the Cambridge observatory, II is situated
five degrees south of the star Virgil
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18

RoMANTIc.-We hear Of quite bit of TO-
nance in connection with recent wedding
not thousand miles from this place. 1t ap-
pears that the happy swain, who imagined
himself secure in the possession Of the af-
fections of his hearts adofed, and who re-
sides in neighboring county, dispatched a
iriend-the sequel proved him 10 be one
I" over the left Ton Saturday last, to the
lady's residence, to make the preliminary ar
rangements iorthe wedding, which, as he
supposed, was to come off on Monday
His forerunner, however, upon getting a
glimpse Of the embryo bride, tits slid, be-
came enarnored with her, and forthwith con-
ceived the idea Of taking her unto himself,
and upon suggesting the matter to the lady,
found the feeling reciprocal, and they were
consequently married on Sunday evening =
On Monday, the aforesaid happy swain was
on his way TO the spot around which his af-
fections clung, and in glorious anticipation
was already the ha ppiest Of men. But i'm
agine his surprise, on arriving, to ind the
fair lady the exclusive property Of his friend,
and himself the victim Of q gross deception.
We understand that something less than Q
gallon Of tears was shed by the parties, bu,
It was no use--the Rubicon was crossed -
and the unfortunate () wight returned tC
his home, no doubt fully determined to dt
his own courting in future, and satisfied o
the truth Of the coupleti
"There's many slip,
'Twixt the pand the lip"
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Baptist Educational Convention.
"A g.a. BbsToN, March 9.

The Baptist Educational Convention Of
New England assembled here to-day. The
Rev. Caswell, of Rhode Island, was chosen
President, and the Hon. Isaac Davis, Of Mas
sachusetts, Vice President.
A committee was appointed to consider
the expediency of forming Baptist Histori-
cal Society.
Reports were made from each Of The New
England States, in regard to the state Of the
Baptist Academies. The Convention will
continue in session tomorrow.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18

THs MuRnER AT Nrw ARK. - Tbes r,os,.
ners Jury empanneled al Newark. M. Il ~ ~
inquire concerning the murser of Cs,bs,;,s
Schnelien, have reniarsda verdict ths1 ',,'' se'
deceased was mogdesed By John +, ARir,.,s
Z :, negro. who served seven sedls ia he S,.,s:
Prison for similar crime, ''' ' \
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Election In New Hainpshire.
CONCORD, March 9.

CONCORD, March q.
The State election has resulted in the
choice Of Governor Martin (dem.) by about
5000 majority. Three Democratic Congress-
men have been elected. r..l9-.s.
There will be large Democratic majority
in the House, and the Senate will probably
be unanimously Democratic. s
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18

oGWe notice that Capt. G. w. Ghor-
key, formerly Canal Collector in this place,
has become partner in the Boot and Shoe
establishment Of Thos. Lloyd & Co. We
wish him success in his new vocation.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18

0-g- The Xenia Torch Light t'congratulates
its readers upon the growth and prosperity
Of that place. Ten years ago it had l,40O
inhabitants, now it has 1000, and regular
healthy growth is still the order Of the
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18

oCT The young ladies in Vermont. Il a
said, though we don't believe Il, slill contih4
ue to kiss the lips Of young telpDemuce men.
TO- see whether they have, been tampefint
with toddy, t
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18

y LICKING BRiDeE.-The Licking bridge
company have contacted with Mr.. J. Gray,
Of Pittsburgh, for the construction Of sus-
pension bridge over Licking river, 10 connect
Newport and CoviDgton, for the sum Of $62,
500.-Cin, Times. "a asMS
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SuicIDE.-A yonug man by the name Of
Matthew MeElbeny, for a long time a resi-
dent Of this city, committed suicide this af-
ternoon.i by shooting himself through the
heart with a pistol. Il Is supposed he wus
insane at the time 10, 5. Journal. qht
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-18

OTAn editor in Arkanses was lately ehos
in an etlfay, Luckily, The ball came u .ps,
bundle Of unpaid accounts IN. his pa Srrt
Because they were not paid hc wes ncs ,I |,
Starved, and # they had been paid Tie would
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Sr. Louis. March q

The steamer Highland Mary, No, 2 sunk
70 the cabin floor, two miles above Ham
burfh: She had q fult cargo Of produce, all
ofwhich is mote crless injured. The boat is
d total loss. .sas
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steamer Burned.

We regret TO learn that the steamer Mil
ton, owned BY Capt Davis, well known in
this city, was burned to the waters edge, al
Marietta, on Saturday last. We have not
heard any further particulars.
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U-William Guyun. man Of a family
was shot and severely wounded. at the vii
lage Of Moscow, Clermont county, Ohio, by
a pistol III the handsofa boy named Abbott
Chambers. Guynn had slapped the boy and
knocked him down. sAss4 l
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FIFTY DOLLARS EXEMPTION. The amend
ment to the tax law has finally passed 1t
exempts $50 Of personal property from taxa
tion. Las. year e2OO was exempt.