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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
A CORRECT SENTIMENT,

We accord most fully with the following sent-
ment of the Washington Union. Although we
rejoice in peace, that our citizens may increase in
wealth and knowledge, and happiness, we would
not have it il it must be purchased with shame or
dishonor, as it would certainly be, if the sacred
ness of boundaries were not recognized as pro-
lection to our citizens:
We seek no war with England or with any
other foreign power On the contrary we wish
for peace with England, as with all The world -
But the great blessing and worth of peace is that
in peace our rights are protected and our soil is
safe. Such peace we shall be slow to disturb,
for such peace brings with it no dishonor'
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highly expedient that the Oregon negotiation
should be conducted at Washington; and that he
entertained this opinion too, on conclusive reasons
growing out of the nature of the question itself.
and wholly independent of any inlima,ons from
the administration as TO the line Of negotiation to
be adopted.
We say further, that Mr.. McLane acas not
charged 10Th the Oregen negotiation, and that
ne was perfectly satisfied with that arrangement
And we add to these statements the fact, that if
Mr.. McLane desires to return from his mission,
no intimaton of such desire has been received
here. That he wishes to return, in spirit of
dissatisfaction and disgust, learn from the best
authority, it is wholly gratui,ous and untrue
Union
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
PORTSMOUTH. Va, Nov. Is, 1916.
To A. F. CUNNINGHAM, Esq,

Editor Of The Ns,c Era:
Sir = In your paper of the 18th inst, there is
a paragraph relative to the attack on Craney Is
land. The writer says, 81 hope that some one
who has an intimate knowledge of the transactions
of that day will give you detailed statement of
the affair"
In this mornings Norfolk Herald, you will see
an account of that glorious affair, pretty fairly laid
down, and which hope you will publish The
narrative was in possession of a citizen of this
town, some time before he had heard Of the his
tory written by the Hon. C.. j. Ingersoll. 1t was
not written for publication, and was only in
tended to have been kept as a matter of fact
The writer of this communication knew the
whole company commanded by Captain Arthur
Emmerson. Nearly all of them were citizens of
Portsmouth. Ofthe company, there only remains
three who were in that affray. Major Parke G.
Howe, now of the Marine Corps, Col. WIN. p
Young, now of the General Post Office. (they are
now in Washington the other Mr.. Edward
Carter, of Scott's Creek, Norfolk County Ma;
Howle was a Lieutenant, Col. YOUNG the / st
Sergeant, and Mr.. Carter, was private. and an
excellent soldier to my knowledge Can't. En-
mersou, and other officers always spoke highly or
him.. The narrative might have been more cum
plete will add some facts Of my own recolIec-
ton, for was on the Island, and am certain of
them, and hope, sir, that you will, for the good
will and wishes our people have towards all The
defenders Of our town, say to the world what may
be relied on as correct, that is to publish the mar
rative in your useful paper.
The Winchester Rife Company, commanded
by Capt Roberts; there was some other compa-
MES from the upper country one commanded by
Capt Lucas. who is, ! think, now Col Lucas,
an ex member Of Congress; there is a Mr.. Mi
cbael Hill, some where up the country, who be-
longed to Capt. Lucas company; he was one
with many others that ran in the water after
British office whilst Major Wagner encouraged
him on to catch catch the officer. The officer
escaped and was taken on board one of the Boats.
Col. Giles B Cooke. now Of Norfolk had been
one Of the members Of the ARTILLERY, and was act
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
MR.. McLANE ATLoNDoN.

The wholly false report that this gentleman is
dissatisfied in his present position and that he
wishes to return to this country because he is mol
Entrusted Nth The settlement Of The Oregon
question has run the rounds of the wing press
1t is reiterated again and again in every variety Of
form, and we notice that it is this morning repeated
in the Intelligencer.
We now reply to il for the last time. We state
of our own personal kno'oiedge, that Mr.. Me
Lane, when he went TO England, considered it
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
LAUNCH-BUILD NG-IMPROVE-
MEN'r &,

oday, fine schooner, called the Caroline,
was launched from the Yard of Mr.. j. Miles,
Washington Point, opposite Norfolk. She be-
longs TO those enterprsing merchants and traders,
Messrs. josiah Wills and III. Fitzgerald, and is
destined for a regular packet between this port,
and Nassau, n. p, to be commanded by Capt
Shrieve. The Beacon says the Caroline will leave
here the last of this week. We rejoice exceed
ingiy, that this commencement is made towards
reviving the West India trade. The fact is,
Norfolk, since she became city, has opened up
her enterprise, and is really going ahead, and will
before long attain her former proud position in the
commercial world.
We observed, yesterday. that there is fine
large brig going up at the Ship Yard of Mr.. Hun
ter. The ship Republic, that came into port
in distress, with loss OF mainmast, Sc, is almost
ready for sea.
On this side Of the water, we noticed that our
enterprising young shipcarpeners, Messrs Graves
s Ferebee, have erected Marine Rail \Vav.
and that they have vessel up high and dry for
repairs. The young men deserve, and we hope
will success. Their work. 50 far, has
given high satisfaction.
We observe, also, that the keel of schooner,
of considerable size, has been laid in Gosport, near
the Navy Yard, probably intended for the Canal
Trade. We rejoice to see these evidences of
private enterprises
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
WEST POINT.

Since the foundation OF this institution twelve
hundred cadets have completed {and double thet
number have cOmmenced) their collegiate educa-
lion at the expense of Government one third of
these gaduates have resigned and of course render
ed no equivalent whatever for their expensive
education. The Missouri Reporter says it costs
more money to educate one Lieutenant; who may
he useless officer after all, than is paid to any
servantin the U. States except the President, and
ployed.
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The loss OF the enemy cannot be less than ON
in the course of the day a number of which w.
killed on the land side bv our ARTILLERY r..
1t is known that four or five of their barnas
were sunk, one of which the " Cenipede," said
TO be SO feet long, working "a oars. belonuipc ~
Admiral Warren's ship, was taken and bropob,
IN, with % prisoners, and small brass NOM.
der with number of small arms. pistols and
cutlasses. Beside the loss in killed. there mns,
have been at least 40 deserters brought in. in
the course of the day and dispersed through the
country.
1t is with pleasure that have to state TO vo,
that not man was lost on our part the ONLY we,-
pom made use of in the course of the day. wero
the Congreve rockets. few of which fell in onr
encampment, though without injury"
am sir, with great respect, your humble
servant,
(Signed,) Fl. BEATTY
Lieut. Col. Commanding.
Annexed is the muster roll of our COMPANY IN
the morning the attack:
ARTHUR EMMERsoN. Captain.
Parke G. Howle, LIST. Lieutenant,
Thomas Goodwin, 3D. do.
VIM. p Young, LIST Sergeant-appointed Or.
Master, 25th August.
VIM. Drury, I'd do.
James B Butt. Sd do.
Samuel Livingston. 9TH do.
VIM. Mofiat, LIST Corporal
Daniel Cameron, Cd do.
John Nj. Kidd, Sd do.
Richard Atkinson, Jno Lawton.
VIM. Barker, Aaron Meadow,
Edward Carter. Abner Nash
Benz. Cox, Jno. Newell
James Deale, Samuel Owens,
George Games. George Peel
/. L.. Emmerson, Jno Pnlly,
James Foster, Jno Roper,
John Gourdie, Francis Snuceedo.
James Hughes, JAS. III. Simmons,
Phil Hockady, Nicholas Scntt,
VIM Hotiier. George Sweeny,
Richard Keeling. Nathaniel Walker,
Watson Kelly, Jos. Whiterock.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
From the Federal (Ga.) Union.
THE GEORGIA WING SHIP STRANDED
THE PILOT THROWN OVERHEARD

lHE PlUOI THROWN OVERHEARD.
When the Wings of Georgia, nominated Henry
Clay as their candidate for the Presidency. and
allied themselves with his friends at the North
and West, the great mass of the people did mt
comprehend the results of this movement Thew
honestly but bllndly followed their leaders When
warned by their Democratic friends, that in es-
pousng the cause of their chieftain thew must es
Ponse his principles-principes which they had
ever condemned, they first contended that Mr.
Clay himself had abandoned his heresies hut after
wards admitted that it was right to change when
convinced of error and ultimately with unwonted
zeal joined in the chorus.
9. Hurra, hurra, the Wings arc risin.
Hurra FOX Clay and Frelin ghuysen"
Their file leader, their Magnus Apolo was the
Hon. John Mcpherson Berrien. He boldly pro-
claimed the sentiments of their cherain and the
welkn rang with their echoes to the thunders of
his eloquence. He led them to tho battle field
determined with them to conquer or with them to
tall. They mutually confded in each other
But the battle was lost. Where now is John
Mcpherson Berrlen2 For obeying the commands
OF his party, he has been prescribed
:. But yesterday the word of Caesar might
Have stood against the wnrld; now lies he there
AND none so poor 10 do him reverence"
At caucus on Thursday night last. of the
Wing members of the Legislature. convened for
the purpose of nominating Senator, il was pro-
posed to nominate Mr.. Berrien by reclamation y
Objections being made, it was agreed to ballot
for the nominee, when behold the vote stood for
Judge Dougherty Sd. Judge Berrien %, and
Judge Dawson 2. g absent)
Judge Berrlen abandoned by his party, has
promptly and honoraby abandoned his seat in
Congress. His resignation is now in the hands
of the Executive
We have long ceased to have any confidence
in the political integrity of the leaders of the
Wing party of Georgia. but we were not prepar-
ed for such an exhibition, as that which has Just
been made by them. To repair their ruined for
tunes, they have laid upon the altar .sthe noblest
Roman of them all" His only fault has been,
that he, more boldly than they. sustained the prin-
cIples OF the idol at whose shrine all paid their
willing homage To reinstate themselve in the
confidence of the people they have thrown over
board from their shattered and crazy bark, the
pilot that has directed it through many troubled
storm. What new name will they now assume?
WHAT Will be the principles they will now avow2
II their bark escape the rocks on which it is now
stranded whittier will it direct its course2
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17

So" The Colored Citizen is the name ola new
paper, started by the Cincinnati blacks. What
DO tney want OF separate organ Are they too
proud TO amalgamate with the Abollionsts O.
Louisville Jour.
s5@ Prentice is getting desperate, and is I'm.
doubleday afraid that if the nggers start papers on
their own hook, he will be obliged to abandon the
publication ofthe Congo Journal and Chairman
zee ddoocdte at Washington, this winter. Hence
the anxiety with which he asks whether they are
TOO proud to help him along We think they
are are, or they have but little self respect-.N. T..
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
AN OLD SALT.

The ST. John, n. b. Herald states that there
was on the 3lst ult., in the harbor of that place.
vessel-the brig Lddell of Newcaslle-which
has walked the waters for Sc years She is said
to be very "queerly shaped and to all appear
ances yet qnite strong. and capable of ploughing
the deep for another Sc wears.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
POVERTY A BLESSING

Inc Rev Mr.. -, having been on a visit to
one OF his poor Scotch parishioners, who was
taken vi, and being about to take his leave, held
out his hand to the object of his visit, who press.
ca IL aneclonately. at the same time thanking
his pastor for his kind solicitude aboul his souls
welfare, and in conclusion said " God grant We,
slr' great abundance of poverty here, and double
portion OF through a. eternity" "Whatlp said
the astonisIed clergyman, " do you wish me to
become poor" WI a. my heart, sir" an
swered the old man seriously; ye ken hun
dred times, an mair, haze we tauld me that power
ty was blessing, an I'm sure there's name
could wish to see better blessed than yonrsep"
solemn pause eosued. Al length the minister
sad WIN an ar OF touching humility, which
showed he felt the full force of the emitting re-
proof" Well, James, confess I never thought
seriously on That point ill this moment poverty
cannot be blessing, it is at best misfortune"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17
OUR FLAG,
GONE TO SEA.

The U. S. frgate Columbia, Commander
Ritchie, bearing the broad pennant of Commodore
Rousseau, bound TO Brazil; and the brig Dolphin,
Commander Pope, bound to the coast of Africa,
went to sea from Hampton Roads on Friday last
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-17

Slr' which Of your children do You prefer
the boys or the grls7' Why, as long as the
boys suck their, mother, like them best bot
when they begin to suck me" prefer the girls
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ing as Quarter Master. IIe might sag what took
place there, for he was ON the Island, though not
exactly in the company
The crew of the Constellation, or part Of
them, under the command of Lieuenan,s Neae,
Shubrick, and Sanders, behaved gallantly, and
rendered much assistance. notice one remark of
Col. Bea,iy's and that is" ga number of which
was killed on the land by our Artillery"
Very Respectfully,
SOLDIER OF 1919
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an.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

1.-THE following petition, to be presented to the next
Indiana legislature, is viii be- shortly, crcula
ton in W ayne and Union counties. and hope will
be circulated and signed by every the State, who
goes for erasing from book this relic bar
barous age, and believe tina: will be abolished at
the coming session:
To the and fous> Represenotipes Of the State
Of Iadiann.
We the undersigned citizens Of this State re-
.poctfuly ask leave TO call your attention to that
part Of our criminal code, which awards capital
punishment the penalty Of murder. They be-
lieve that notification of tina, punishment; is alike
demanded BY that spiri. of the age, by policy,
and humanity; and propose in Is brief manner
as may consistent with the importance Of the SUBJ
jected, 70 state some Of the reasons which have
prompted them thus to address you.
Because they believe that j; is morally wrong
to take the life OF man; and wha. is morally
wrong. can never De politically right.
Because II Is mournf0l fact, that persons
have been convicted on circuustan.ial evidence
evidence connected and conclusive as TO
leave not q doub, in the minds Of the cour. and
jury, of tho guilt of the accused. and yet in the
lapse Of time it has been ascersaned, either from
The dying confession of the real criminal, or BY
other means; that tho sufferer was innocent.
While human judgment continues to be faiblc,
can stronger argument against capital punish
mont be adduced!
Because a reference to tho criminal statistics
OF other countries conclusivey shows, that the
dminution Of the crime Of murder Is IN proportion
to the meliora:.on Of tho criminal code.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23

Tending CloeksBy law passed by the legislature Of
this its last session. the Commissioners of each
county, authorized in their discretion, TO fix the
paid for a license vend clocks their respec
tive counties exceeding fifty dollars per
Supervisors to Purchase Tools.-The supervisors of
each road District in this State authorized expend
much of the collected by them for road taxes
necessary purchase suitable tools work said roads
with.-(See general laws. last session, page 6.
Compensation Sup~rrisors-The several Boards do
ing county business this State authorized to allow
several supervisors, such compensation they
deem reasonable and just exceeding IS cts day,
the time necessarily employed the performance of
their duties.
Recorders Fees-The respective Recorders Of this
State required record any deed, mortgage,
other instrument of writing. when the person presenting
such writing is resident of the county where the
record is 0 be made, until his fee is fully paid
Sale of Real Estate By Executors 4dmaistrotoys-
The Executors Administrators of any estate
permitted sell real for any less than
two-thirds its appraised value
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23
THE TWENTY Lies.

The editor of the loco sheet appears indignant that Mr.
Smith should declare that there had not appeared num-
Der that sheet the last five years which does
30 lies. The editor does but that there
lies it, but he thinks the number high. lie Ia
city admits that contains many, but the of
1910 per We think the offer OF Mr.. Smith a
one and if the editor of that sheet thinks there
speculation ration Of that kind. will
propose 10 give him the of money,
point that fifty lies the last number of
his paper And will give him dollar day for five
days he will loan complete file OF his paper for the
last five years. Come up like a and don't back
out like a calf
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23

Because the punishment Of death is abho,,...
to tho feelings Of a worry large portion of comm.
nifty. and as juror has no alternative bctvo.. ;.
verdict Of acqui,al or condemnation, he is lnn.
to be swayod by his feelings in favor Of humans.
and IS consequently in danger of committing -.
jury; whiio tho criminal may be again le, To-
upon society. embodcned by IMMUNITY to a w.
,tion of crime: and as We conceive tina, i, !, -
certainty rather than tho severity Of puni,b,,...
which operates "a n preventative. a penalty h..
rovoting would DO moro Certain Of oaforcc,r..
Because the moral and conscientious por,o. :.
tho COMMUNICATIVE very class who arc be,. o,.I
flied, by habit and principle for rendering ,'.h,
eous verdict virtually excluded from tho ,s..
box by the conflict between their conviction. !,
right and the severity Of the existing law on Ii.
subject.
And lastly. because wo bol'ovs tho legi,im.,
object of punishment TO be. not only the sccur,,
Of society. but also the reformation Of the off,.
der; and that both compatible with his .,E
custody.
Wero the undersigned to state tho facts wh;cs
have led them to the conclusions herein expressrl
they would far transcend tho limits they ha,,
prescribed 10 themselves. These facts aro eou,l
ly accessible to you and we presume that YOU ar
familiar with them. They therefore respectfully
bu. earnestly ask that you will bcstow upon Ii.
subjoc, the serious elaboration which j, mort,
and erase from our statute book this relic Of a
ba rbarous age.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23

UNEASY-pery.-Our locofoco friends are getting
uneasy in their position, and their tender feelings
much wounded at the the wings taking, and
pity them, do! 'Dvide and conquer" has al
ways been their policy, where they in the minority
and they have frequently succeeded in eating the "bee
while us wings quarreiing among ourselves about
the bone; but this instance with al, their efforts
disorganizaton dstrust and dscord the wg
y they cannot succeed the wings stand firm, and their
opponents are in desperate way, tobesure! Their sit
uation reminds us Of the darkey's idea Of nneasness
they're iist like gfoun hcg, when dog am be.wee
he and he holen'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23
FRANCIS KING.

GJ'We received letter from Cambridge, from a Mr..
J. H. Hunt announcing 'Independent Whig'' Us a
candidate for Office, and requesting forward our
'eharge TO this Office" We respec inform Mr. Hunt
that have heretofore found it be bad business
''ehayge' for announcing candidates, enG rule
10 wait for the dollar and then publish but publish
and then the dimes therefore. soon as we
ceive that dollar will willingly tell the public who Mr.
Hunts "Independent Whig' is. and wha, office tina,
gentleman wishes him 10 fill.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES great and glorious thing
independence ishe patriots Of the revolution fought,
gained and handed the precious boon chide
and 1t was by them transmitted to the present
but the INDEPENDENCE here spoken Of is TIE indepen
dence hear mouthed frequently by loco friends,
and BY friend Finley They have dc:ionaryzad to
suit all Of emergency, and it means, according
TO their rendering something in this fashion:
"In-dspend- ence"Dvision among the whies''-"An ny
to beat Gale Smiti,''-''A who is afraid
out for Finley for fear Of losing .fp' 'Whgs assist
ing the ocos to disorganize the wbg partyVo for
a man at nominating election and then deserving him
sfer he IS nOminated'Aa Bsprant for office piedgng
himself 20 abide by the nomination. and finding that he
has not been Chosen to violate his pledge himself
vote against of the numinee "A long and loud
yell against all parties, by the ocos generally and by
disappointed pseudo whig oice-seekers particularly
Such is the meaning Of this ord. "independence As
recently found out by these a,ter partypar
ty patriots. In the language Of John Finley say:
''Away with such Independence. Il has beeoms by
,rord and yeproach."
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23

On Saturday evening. ct Woonsccket Falls. in firing
cannon IN of the release OF Thomas W.
Dorr, by Encouragement in loading discharge took
place before the ramrod withdrawn by which two
men were seriously injured-one of them, young
by the name of Briggs, died Sunday morning Pro-
ridence Jour.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23

SHOE PEGs.-The London correspondent Of the
Boston Atlas. says the packet ship Yorkshire,
recently arrived at Liverpool. From New York,
brought twenty Eve hundred hides, and ten casks
of Yankee shoe psgs.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23

The unde rsigned especially offers himself a nd
date for reelection the office County Auditor
the ensuing August Election, and would be thankful
his fellow citizens for their support if his past
have met with their appreciation
April -, lo4J. FRANCIS king.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-23

Ma FINLEY \ MoDIrIEP-The locos have up the
cry tina, Mr.. Finley a modifer. We do no, know
that M Finley committed himself fully that sub
iect; but whilst he the editor OF the Palladium, he
penneI and published the following paragraph:
"REJolcfxss-We have accounts from various parts
the State of enthusiastic rejocings ia celebrating the
passage Of the improvement Bill. We APPRECi-
ATE. their feelings and TAKE PRIDE the present
enterprise and anticipated prosperity Of State. aho
W among the benefciares.''
Mr. Finley appreciated the feelings which prompted re-
jocings the passage Of the bthey found response
in his breast and he stook PRIDE in the enterprise
Does this look any thing like being modifer VIVA,
more could .swhole hog have said. We could
have said the same thing