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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-02

THE REVENUE OF THE Posi- OFFICE De-
PARTMENT.-We learn from the Washington
Constitution that the revenue of the Post office
Department under The new law. compared with
the corresponding periods of 1874. has greatly
fallen off. In few of the offices heard from has
the diminuion in receipts been less than one third;
at Charleston, one half and at New Orleans. too
thirds. The opponents of the measure are pnint-
ing To these facts as proof that the new scheme
will mot answer. 1T was expected that there would
he falling off at first, hut it is necessary that the
experiment should have a fnll and fair trial before
Judgment rs to lis ultimate results can he
formed The present law will in all probability
have to be modified in many important particulars.
bni it is the first step towards the establishment
of a cheap postage system, the advantages Of
which are too great to the public ever to be re-
signed. The friends of the system should watch
It's operation carefully and he prepared to defeat
the opposition to it. by suggesting snch alterations
and amendments will save the government and
make the system permanent one.-Ledger.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-02

vERf BAD TASTE An eastern paper, while
speaking OF the donations made for the relief of
,he New York sufferers, asks. How much
mas John Jacob Aslor. repn,ef to be worth t,cen-
~ rs millions IF dollars, given ~ This is
n ~! ana wrong, besides 'Fhe wealth os
WI. AS'or rs his own, and it is no man IS rpht TO
H'eS,'"n 'ne use he makes Of it, whether he uses
1t all or not. IF he has Given and c;ven lilo
trne Christian, the public has M business wi,h il
me truly Phihnlhropc allow none bpt the re-
c,P'ehI ana Their God to know what they give in
charity Pussbuyg .arieL S'' ~
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

Our advertising friends in Norfolk are request =
ed to leave their tavors at the office of the New
Era on Wide Water street, Norfolk. by 3 O'Clock
IN the day. and in Portsmouth, at the same hour
at The office of the Old Dominion.
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% oLooP- WAR GERNSANrowH.-Jtis
S',o .nat 'ne ABOVE named vessel is To be connie
'ed io''hwlih Her keel was laid at the PbiIa-
oe'E'Ha navy yard some two or three years since.
ana preparations entered upon Sor the wo,Lmen
", W "aS'eh heI snIsh at that time bnt chance in
.e Jews 1" The department. caused the dismissal
" ~, az naDcS, and the work has not progressed un
>" "''",n 'e" days The ship carpenters have
- "m 1Oi4'''e'cea 'he' faboFs. and With orders
Sun ""0u "P""'- boH-
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ment. Immediately jumped on board the Wander
bilt leaving his own vessel to the management OF
the mate and passengers.
TSignedl c. H. EATON. Sav'nh. Ca
JAS CORBETT. Charleston, S. G..
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-02
From the Charleston Mercury.
DISASTER

Extract from The Log Book Of Steamer C. Van
derbilt, Capt. Marshall, arrived Saturday morn
ing from Wilmington July %, about so miles
South of Cape Fear, at IL, 20 A. NJ. made a sail
ON our Iarboard bow, close on board, steering
athwart our hawse, saw no chance of clearing
him by putting the helm Of The Steamer one way
or the other, bnt ruog the bells to stop and back
the Engine, which was done Immediately. and
the Steamers way deadened in some DEGREE
The moment she struck the vessel, which proved
to be the scbr. Erie, Captain Wilson, the Can
tain and all the crew jumped on board the Van
derbilt. We learned from Capt w. that tbe
Mate and Passengers were left on board the
schooner, ran down to her, found she was maxine
water. The Captain and crew returned to their
vessel, could not ascertain the amount of inipry
which the Ere received The Vanderbilt TO-
ceiyed no material injury, having only her stem
slightly injured The night was clear, and the
wind fresh from s. 5. w. The Steamer had her
lights up fore and Mt, and sparks were issnis1
rom the smoke stac6. Capt. Wilson stated that
he was steering n. r.. and hauled up NoJib.-
The Steamer was steering S. w.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-02

, EELS'DErrIhI ELEcT1oN.-The next presi-
" ,';lI election which will take place in t84s,
WIZ DC ne'd On the same day, simultaneously in
eveIy o'ate o. the Union. BY that time. il is
p'0oaole that NSorse's Telegraph will be erected
:" communicate "i'h the capital os every State.
ana "!e FesoN OF The election may be known al
any pom, as soon aetbe leterns are transmitted to
WV CspI'als. Ihis will save much anxiety and
"''e" great speculation Keystone.
OH western poets are not all boosie,s Oh.
ReveiIle, on annexation. ''''" WV ~ A'o"'0
:. Ho ScRor Don Mexico
You lost Texas yeags AGO
n .b should shn,, not, therefore, make fuss.
But give away the prairie a3wcr %
with California for dover
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=U@A CARD.-We. the undersigned. mas
sengers on board the Steamer G.. Vanderbilt. Can
tain Marshall, do testify in the matter Of coming
in contact with the schr Erie, Captain Wilson,
that Capt. Marshall, as far as we can Judge, was
entirely blameless, and cannot in Justice, be cen.
sured for any Of the inexcusable negligence in the
affair; but is rather entitled to the commenda,ory
thanks Of all on board for his prompt and eaeroei
ic efforts, for the safety Of both vessels whereas
Capt. Wilson, and bio crew, to our ute, assonisb
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

Pic of MiasissPPi tolhis fact. many Of whom
are already convinced their capital can be
more probably invested ia sheer raising
lhau ii the culture Of cotton. The vast
quantity PrOdUced--increaSed amount Of
capital yearly invested therein, and the IN.
cultivated lands which are adapted and will
be applied to iIs productions, should Induce
planters Of Mississippi 10 direct their labor
in some other channel,
Experiments have concluSiveIy proven
this climate admirably adapted to the rails.
ing Of sheep. Those who have embarked
10 the enterprise have received encourage,
ment TO continue the undertaking.
In many Parts Of The State, there are
lands too billy for advantageous cultivation.
these, instead Of femianing Gin a state oG
nature," could be made beautiful and ver~
dant pastures. With prospects so flaueriug,
end inducements so alluring> we are SUR
priSed that tho people Of our State have not
evnced more Ghcern on this SELECT.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

sufd assertion. President Polk deserve
the thanks Of The American people foF pay
ing tribute to attachments, and proclaim
ing % the world, that the vOlaFy Of liIera,
ture should not be declared from the honour
Of serving his county.
Cave Johnson has served the people OIL
Tennessee in the National Legislature for
long period; and when rendering an &C
count Of his acts, his constituents have new
or failed 10 render the verdict, "well done
thou good and faithful servant Because
he has watched vigiIantly the peoples
rights, and protected the nations treasury
against unlawful claims, the Wing press
from each extremity Of the Union, have
denounced him 10 terms unmeasured. His
strict business habits, great powers Of re-.
search and honesty Of purpose, peculiarly
qualify him for the Post Office Department.
mont.
John Y. Mason of Virginia is an able
lawyer, and his qualifications for Attorney
General will bear the strictest scrutiny.
The new cabinet is composed Of men
whose acts are interviewer with the history
oftheir country land it can with propeiety
be asserted, that il is inferior 10 none that
have existed since the formation oGlhe gov
ernment. But it is lameLtabIe fact, that
however pure the advocates of democratic
principles may be, both in public and pri>
vato life-howevcr much their acts rebound
TO the honor and welfare Of our common
country, yet they are not sufficiect piano.
plies to protect them from torrents Of fed
eral abuse--nlhough they be as chaste
as ice, as pure as snow, yet they cannot
escape calumny"
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

CHARITY HosP1TAL. Our town author
tiles have 10 contemplation, the praise wOF>
thy project Of erecting a Charity Hospital
The undertaking cannot be too highly Iau-
debit is humane, and deservesCOmmen-
da,iOn. An asylum for those who are
aliens in strange Iand'-far from the
protecting care Of friends and relations, la"
Boring under sickness and misfortune,
should be established here.
There is no duty 60 sOlemniy imposed
npoA mankind as administering to the wants
of their distressed fellow creatures, and
whenever done, shows forth the nObIest
attributes Of the human soul. Then lei
them perseVe 10 the EOble undertaking.
and while our Town is increasing in size
and importance, its citizens will establish
an enviable reputation for their kindness
10 the afflicted.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

TaR BRITIsH TARFF.-Ths glorious
cause Of free trade iS progressing; and
monOplies will ere long be crushed BY the
force Of public opinion. The prospect Of a
reduction Of the Tariff by the EosliSh gov
eminent must be cheering to The friends Of
Just legislation throughout the wOrld--iI
sugurs we'll for the future, and is a signal Of
promise to those oppressed to benefit The
psmpsred arisiocracy. Il iS astonishing that
ihs Wing leaders in the United States telling
90 psrlinaciOuSly 70 the doctrine Of Pro'ee-
ton, when even their allies 10 England are
about abandoning il.
The modification Of the British Tariff
win doubtless benefit immensely American
trade.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22
To the Public.

n ssmuch as the YAEpO DEMOCRAT, viii
hereafter be conducted uRder new ausPi'
ce,. we deem il necessaryto state briefly
the line Of policy it will pursue, and the
doctrines il viii endeayaRg 70 dissemIuate
We will yield soaI0u'
support to the a %"
power the Preseu NOn-Ou'
while stoadfastIy advocating, and attempt
ing to enforce the principles Of Democracy
the Democrat will pay particular regard to
the important subjects Of Agriculture and
Education, go intimately connected, as they
are, with the prosperity Of our country
70 the enlightened citizens of this COM
muuity, and The surrounding courtles' we
cfFer the Democrat as a medium, through
which to make known their wIsheF' and 20
advocate their interest.
From tie advertising public, we hope BY
an increased circulation, and attentive re-
gard to their wishes, to receive a share OF
patronage.
Yazoo City is an important point to the
planters of many Of the surrounding coun'
ties, bsiuga port for The Shipment and .
market for the sale Of their produce, and
purchase Of their supplies, we therefore
trust they will appreciate the importance
of sustaining a press faithfully making
known the latest commercial intelligence,
and devoted to all matters aPPerIaining TO
their interest.
The task Of catering for the public taste
is difficult and arduous. but it is hoped
s.ric. regard for the principles Of justice
will sufficiently guarantee the reward we.
humbly seek to merit.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

THE MExIcAN MINIsrER.-Gen. Almonte the
Mexican Minister has protested against the &C,
tion OfthiS Government, in relation to the re.
annexation Of Teas, and absgs that the Hon.
Secretary Of State, forward him bic passports. -
The movement is insoleht, and unworthy Of &c.
riOuH attention. Some Of the Wing papsrS are
already lamentinE the prospect Of a war with
Mexico, and the calamity that viii befall our
country 10 that event. We think they should
spare their lamentations for an occasion mere
ht--there iI no danger of such movement on
the part Of that GOSSmmrnt-- and even were il
the case, should We be deprived Of an uequisi.
ton 90 important 70 our National welfare for
fear Of ineuring ths displeasure OF Mexico, or Of
her resort to armii In the days Of rs our an.
es'lOF', although Few IN number trumphsd over
the powers Of EngIand-and will this nation.
= bioh thsn struck the lion down nOv pay hon.
ags 10 tbs Wolfn
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

SOLICITOR OF THE TREAsURK.--The Pres
idenl has conferred the appointment OF So
EciIOr Of the Treasury upon Seth Barton
ESQ, Of New Orleans. Il Is an important
Office, and since created, has been filled by
gentlemen Oflhe highest order Of tAIenIs Mt
Barton is a lawyer Of undOub.ed ability, an
unfllnching Democrat, and welded his pen
with great effect in the cause Of DemOc-
racy during the late contest. He is the
author Of the able articles published ia The
Richmond Enquirer, over the signature Of
" Randolph Of ROnOake," which were ef-
feclive 10 aTousing the people 10 cOuVic>
liOn Of the importance Of Immediately an
nexing Texas to the United States. The
selection is iudiciOuS, and will doubtless
give general satisfaction.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

IN TIE present number Of The Democrat, We
publish the name Of JAHEs n. DYsR. Esq, Of
Holmes, as a candidate for tbs ofiss Of District
Attorney foT the Fifth Judicial Distrio, Mr.
Dyer i' sound lawyer, POusssipg energy and
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

WOOE.-Ths Louisville Prices Current;
quote cool IN demand At Is a 20 cents
for unWashsdg IS a 30 cents for washed. .
showing il 10 Be good market lor tia. arr
tiels. We solicit The attention Of the pso-
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22
Monument TO th6 memory Of James
Hagam.

Hagan.
We are rejOiced to learn from the Mis-
siSsiPPian, that it is probable the praise.
worthy project Of raising monument to
the memory Of the distinguished patriot,
JAMES HAGAN, will prove successful.
10 ancient times, it was customary to
eroct lofty monuments, that " met the sun
in his coming" for The purpose OfperPetu.
ating the name, and deeds Of tyrantS, who
sacrificed at the unhOIy shrine Of ambition,
the lives Of miIliOns--and surely If deeds
like those were worthy Of such memorials
Of regard, who will doubt the proPriety Of
erecting a monument in honor Of the illus
triOns PhiianthrOPist, whose powerful ge-
Mus was devOted,lO the cause Of equal rights,
and the advocacy Of those doctrines cAIcu
lated to ensure the perpe,uity Of our free
institutions. He was leader Of the no.
BILE band that avOwed the opiniOn, the PEG.
pie Of Mississippi should not submit 70 Op.
pressiVe taxation for the benefit Of foreign
fuOd.mu9gers, in violation Of the constlu-
ton, that instrument which was intended as
their protector against lawless and unjust
lsgisIalion--whO was efficient in causing
them to know, and teaching them to main
tain their rightS--and although for thus no.
bly, throwing himself ia the van ne in>
cured the wrathful vengeance Of host Of
PsuedO stickleEs for honesty and state cred
it. Yet, disdaining to
"CrOOk the pregnant hinges orthe knee,
Where THRIFT might follow faWning,"
he Persevered ia his nSbie undertaking,
and victory Perched nPou the banner Ofthe
friends Of the constitution. Il is true, the
monument which is proposed to be raised;
will not add to the fame Of James HagaD,
the friends Of equal privileges will ever
cherish bis deeds. Yet it will convince
the world Of their gratitude for bis services
land serve to teach benelaclors of man,
kind their aCIs will be appreciated.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

industry, and ID we'll qualified 70 diSehaFgS the
duties Of the once 10 which he aSpfeeS. We be-
speak candid confederation Of bis claims By the
voters ofthe district.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

The appointmsnt Of Post Master at Ws.hing-
tsa, D. G :, has been eonfsred open Amos Ken
DALI he vas an sGciont Poet Master General
dassFgks administratiOn Of Martin Van BuFsn.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-22

Ths asss Of MeNuIlg has bees postponed ID
ne cuziasi cOpri a yssshinton, until June.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-17

FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AM
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Patent Medicines.

which in every instance have been purchased Of
either the patentees or their accredited agents.
A choice collection of Segors, Snuff, Tobacco, &c.
AS the greater part of the above has been Dur.
chased for cash, he is determined no other house
IN the State shall UNDERsELL HIM. There.
fore, Physicians will do we'll to give him trial
before purchasing elsewhere.
lie has now facilities for putting up and pack
ing IN style equal to that done at the North
=, ne would take this opportunity of returning
tnanks to the Physicians and the public generally
!or their liberal patronage since his commencement
IN business and begs to assure them that nothing
shall be wanting on his part to merit a cont;nu'
ance of their favors
to. WM SuEtD
October Is, 1914. 5,f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-17

The following poem is from Longfellow't
forthcoming volume, called the " Wait, I
Collection of Poems :"
Christmas Hymn.
II was the calm and silent night!
Seven hundred years and flfty-three
Had Rome been growing up to might, p
land now was queen of land and sea!
sound was heard of clashing wars
aReace brooded DER the hushed domain;
Apollo, Pallas, Jove, and Mars,
Held undisturbed their ancient reign,
In the solemn midnight,
Centuries ago!
Twas in the calm and silent night!
The Senator Of naughty Rome
Impatient urged his chariot's fight.
From lordiy revel rolling home!
TriumphaI arches, cleaning. swell
His breast with tho'ts of boun6less sway;
What wrecked the Roman what befell
A paItty province far away,
In the solemn midnight,
Centuries ago!
Within that province far away
Went plodding home weary boor;
A streak Of light before him lay,
Fallen through half-shut stable door
Across his path. He paused, for nought
Told what was going on within;
How keen the stars his only thought;
The air how calm, and cold, and thin,
In the solemn midnight,
Centuries ago!
Oh! strange Indifference low and high
Drowsed over common joys and cares;
The earth was still, but knew not why;
:, The world was listening-unawares!
How calm moment may precede
= One that shall thrill the world for ever!
To, that still moment none would heed,
Mans doom was linked, no more to sever,
In the solemn midnight,
Centuries ago!
1t is the calm and solemn night!
A thousand bells ring out, and show
Their joyous peals abroad, and smite
The 6aTkness-charmed and holy now!
The night that erst no shame had worn,
TO it happy name is given;
For in that stable lay, new born,
The peaceful Prince of earth and heaven,
In the solemn midnight,
3. Centuries ago!
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Agency.

ME Inspectors in this place having ceased to
= act as agents in the sale of Turpentine and
Tar the employment of agents for that purpose.
Will, therefore, In many cases, become necessary,
The subscriber tenders his services to all makers
OF those articles, charging the very moderate COM
mission OF per cent To those who may favor
nim win their confidence and patronage he p.edg-
eS MS devoted attention to their interest in making
sales, aad promptness in making returns,
q He will also attend to the sale of I,nn,hor
and Timber JAMES A KING .'''
March Is. 1914 1n.e
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1A11ssg gGsa SAFE,

NAAIssBsgG RON gAgga.
REING DESTROYS of moving to the West 7 of
- fer for sale my plantation on Topsail Sound
\ca'ied Oakley) IL miles and half from VIII
mlng'on; containing four hundred acres. of which
about thfee hundred and twenty is cleared, the
oatahee heaviy um6ered, and in point Of fertility
are equal IT not superior to any lands on the
Sound and particularly adapted to Corn and
"found Peas' The improvements on this place,
are nearly all new, the dwelling House having re-
Gently undergone thorough repair. New Barn,
s pG'nts wagon House. and all necessary out
buildings. The dwelling House is situated on a
high bluff, overlooking the ocean, with fine inlet
IN front, and as regards beauty health and conve.
n'enee to the best Fish and Oysters. is not sur.
P passed by any other residence on the coast Fur
u1sti'p.en would be unnecessary as it is pre-
sa'ned that those wishing to purchase would first
view the premises. ] am determined on SELLING
ana a bargain may be had, Mo. NIXON.
Tiff