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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
From the st. Louis New Era.
RAILROADS.

The disposition TO invest in Railroad stocks in
New England and New York is rapidly ncreas-
ing. and the feeling on the subject has reached a
Experience has proved that where Railroads at
the East have been conducted over territory
with certain amount of business, and especially
where they connect the points, round which pop
ulaIon has clustered to any great extent; there
they are profitable, and have produced ready
demand for their stock which, in most cases, is
much above par. There is a time for all things
At the time, 10 wit some ten years ago, when
II was proposed that the State shonld take the
FISK ct constructing over our territory net work
OF Railroads. the proposition was one, which the
people showed good sense in altogether rejecting.
The melancholy example of Illinois is proof
enough oil this. But we are by no means certain
mat the tme has not now arrived when il may
be proper to consider the expediency Of connect.
ing 'his CITY by Railroads, both with the rich az
IlcuItural region north OE the Missouri and the
rich mineral regions south Of it, However this
may be, II is pretty certain that the time has
come for considering how we may best provide a
continuous Railroad communication with the
Eastern cities. That such communication will
he established and indeed choice Of such routes
furnished orr citizens. in the course Of time, there
can be no doubt beginning ought to be, and we
think will be made soon
10 this end, v g trust that some Of our busi
ness men and capitalists will stir in the matter
The initiation for The Western terminus of the
desired road should be taken in this city and
probably little will be done toward it, before that
happens.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
PRINCIPLE. VS.. POLICY.

Touching the folly and danger of temporising
or yielding to mere policy, the New York Eve
ming Post correctly says:
. The Democratic party is never So prosperous
as when 1t is stringent in the assertion of its lo
est aims. When it begins tn tempnrlze ii grows
weak, when IT hesitateS lis strength decays It's
most vigorous battles have been made when the
objects to be gained have been the grandest."
The Onondago Standard remarks upon the
above:
Z" No man who understands the history and pro.
gress of political parties will deny the truth of
this paragraph. Never has any party of any kind
gained substantially by substituting policy for
right. The true way, and the only way, for
party to Obtain and maintain The ascendency is to
deserve it-deserve it by using all the means in
lis power TO maintain those principles which are
founded in strict justice and right"
Such are onr sentiments, and we 90 further,
and say that no party will deserue or maiRtain
power long, that entrus,s the details of business
in the hands Of its enemies, under the fallacious
idea that it is making friends to itself 1t must be
taken for granted that men voluntarily express
their political sentiments from conviction of
their truth, and il is neither reason nor sound
policy that would entrust the execution of mea-
sures of policy in the hands of those who are OPP
posed TO their principle. Yet the present Ad-
mnstraton, is weakening the hands of its friends
and strengthening its enemies by this very course.
Mem Era
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
DEATH OF CHARLES R. KINNEY

On opening the Old North State paper this
morning. we find the following announcement
We knew Mr.. Kinney. and appreciated gentle
man, and honorable man. He is no more
"A profound gloom spread over our whole
community yesterday morning, by the announce
ment of the death of our esteemed and honored
fellow citizen, CHARLES r. KINNEY, Esq. Mr..
X. was returning from Chowan. where he had
gone the purpose ofattending Court-on reach
ing Hereford, feeling unwell he stepped into the
office of Dr. Johnson for The purpose of consuI,no
him, was seized with hemorrhage of The stomach
TO which he had been for some years subject, and
expired.
''In the death of Mr. Kinney our County, Dis
trct and State have been deprived of one of their
brightest ornaments. An upright, honorable,
honest mana warm friend,-a worthy citizen.
"a beneiactor to the poor. ready and willing to
assis, his fellow man, our community has sus-
tanned loss that no lime scarcely ever fill"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
A GOOD STORY.

Whether true or not. We will not say where
is the hat, but it is certainly a monstrous close
shave for Rail Road train. The Newark Daily
Advertiser claims the credit of it,
CHILD ASLEEP ON THE Rail-. Roam
thrilling incident occurred The other day on the
railway at East Newark, which should be men
toned as caution to parents. against permitting
their children To play about Rail Roads. When
too late TO stop the engine, the conductor discov
cred child lying apparently asleep on the outer
side of one of the rails. Fortunately one foot
only lay upon the track, and The COW catcher
appeared to strike that. probably the sole of the
shoe, and turned the body over. The child
sprung TO It's feet and run, so that when the train
stopped and one OF our city physicians got out it
was beyond his reach. It is presumed therefore
that no injury had been done
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
THE PAINE MYSTERY.

BY the following from the New York Globe, it
would appear that there is some foundation to be-
leve that this gentleman has too closely connected
himself with some foreign Diplomats who for
sumo reason have got tired of the connection. and
TO sever it, are willing to cut Mr.. Pane's thread
of life We with the Ledger ask what does
all this mean2 VIII nobody enlighten US? Do,
Mr.. P. explain, and let the public know who are
the assassins."
1.-The whole thing romance, sea rcely
TO be believed, and yet. IRE haze seen The ,counds
where bullets have passed through his limbs in
several places, and we are tempted TO believe tina,
he bears charmed life Perhaps certain foreign
minister answer the question we wish TO pro-
pound, better than any person other than the as
sassin himself We say perhaps.' Suppose
hereafter we put few queries to that distinguish
ed foreign notwithstanding the attempt upon
the life of MIR. Paine-and to one or two others of
similar mark, at Washington: will they be an
swered. without compuison: Hereby hanos a
tale, which at some future day we NAV unfold ::
and Mr.. Paine owes it TO himself to give To the
world his suspicious. and the circumstances which
have rendered him the target of diploma tic braves
If there is truth in what suppose more than
one foreign minister who has participated in this
nearious design upon his life. will have TO leave
this country, in disgrace. These are not idle
wurds'
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
From the Mobile Herald & Tribune.
MIR. CHARLES d. BRODIE.
PENsAcoIA DIAL Oct. s. IS

ihNSSCOLhs Ira. Oct. ~, 1910.
Yesterday. ON board the u. S. frgate Potomac.
died Col. Brodie. u S. Naval Constructor and
the Architect of the e. S. sloop Of war ST.
Marys. The day previous to that On which he
died he was suddenly seized with parelytic fit
and never spoke more, continuing lnsensible until
his death. He was brought on shore Yesterday At
the Navy Yard. To which he was attached, and
will be buried To day, al o'clock, p. NJ. None of
his family was with him, but he received the
most nnremitt,ng care and attention from the ply
scians "f the Yard and of the FTieate.
Col Brod:e was well known in this section of
the country. where with occasional Interruptions,
he has been resident for the last twenty years,
and where he was as highly esteemed as general
ly known He died in the discharge of his duty
while engaged IN fitting the false bnw or hoN 10
the Potomac. IN order 30 stop her leaks. This de-
sign deprived 81! his directions has been abandoned,
aud the box lowed ashore. The leaks will be tenn
porariy stopped by sheathing ofthree thicknesses
of cotton canvass applied around the frgates stem.
Many years ago Col. Brode successfully fitted a
similar box Ia the Delaware. bn, under more adj
van,ageous circumstances than those which aiten-
ded this at,enpt-the nenta! labor aud agitation
of which. together with his feeble health and ad
vanced age, doubtless FASTENED his death.
His professional character is sufficiently estab-
llshed by the St. Marys-une of the finest If not
The very finest vessel of her class in our Navy
constructed as she was novel principles and
without the guidance Of presidents. The dstin-
gulShed success with which the correctness uf
those principles demonstrated in her. must
make 1t subject of deep regret that services SD
valuable and skill of so high order, should be-
forever lost 10 the country and the world
by the last Washington mail it is understood
that the frigate Columbia Com. Rousseau, will
sail from Norfolk for the Gulf, as flag ship of the
Gulf squadron, on the 10Th ProXimo; IN her arr-
val the Potomac and Cum Conner return to the
north.
The Columbia brings out as passengers. Chief
Engineer w. w. Wood, for this Navy Yard, and
also relieis for the two assistant Engineers now
stationed here.
The l.. s. brig Lawrence has been detained
from putting to sea, by an order from the Navy
Department, commanding her To remain des-
patch vessel, in case Of need. A ship. understood
To be the Albaross. from Boston, with a large bo
dy of U. 5 troops, arrived yesterday and anch-
ored off the FORTS
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18

The Georgia election, as our readers aware
befure this time. has gone for the Wings We
shall not undertake t" determine the of the
Democratic defeat. especially as our friend of the
Savannah Georgian has partly prom ised To do it
for us; hut we feel hound to make one remark on
that head. The conduct of Gov. Crawford in of
flee had been unex ceptonable and !, is believed
that much was due To his ability and correctness
in the restoration of the State credit, twas con.
fessed on all hands that he had shown no sign of
the partisan in his admnsira lion. He is a man
of ability and on the leading questions of the day
differed little from the Democrats Hence ne was a
hard point for them 10 run against. Gov. Crawford
in fact constituted the political capital the Wings
at this election. Without him they would have
heen beat altogcther. 1t was therefore a great
political bIunder in the Democrats TO oppose him.
and so to turn the contest upon the election of
Governor rather than the Legislature. If they
had let him alone a1d fought for the Legislature
only they would have iriumphed.- Charieston
.Mercuru
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
HONESTY.

What is honesty2 A man given to poverty
to preserve the property of the wealthy from the
necessities of the poor. 1t is an old saying, that
"hunger will break through stone wall"
What does our poor readers think of the situa-
ton of the honest poor man who relates his tale
beow2 "The world owes us living" is an
adage that is used by him who has never felt the
pangs Of want, or heard the piercing cries of his
children for bread. But this man, possessed of
that fine feeling that would not let him beg in
his native town for shame, who would willingly
bare his bosom TO the pellng of the elements. for
fve pence day, is not able to get work. We
ask the "unco guild, and rgidly righteous" if it
would not be praiseworthy action in that father
TO make himself and family much thieves as to
make the Government take such notice of them
as 10 preserve them from starvation, by TRANSPORT
ing them to Botany Bay, where plenty at leas,
awaits them. This is not an isolated idea
Thousands are suffering in Ireland, all the ex.
tremity Of want described below The Scrip.
ture says that he who does not provide for his
own household is worse than an infidell How
shall this man, without labor and without friends.
provide for his. except by making the Govern
ment notice them2
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
VERMONT.

The Legislature of the State of Vermont met
on Thursday, the 9th inst. j. Barrett, wing.
was chosen President pro tenn of the Senate In
the House, E n. Briggs, wing, was chosen
Speaker by los votes 10 66 for Daniel Kellogg,
democrat, and l6 for others. In the afternoon,
William Slade, whg, was chosen Governor in
Convention by 1872 votes to rs for Daniel KEEL
logg, and ID for w. r. Shafter
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18

(this was NovembeT.) and | was up at day dawn
this morning TO purchase a load of turf out of the
Sd. that received as my day hire late yes,er-
day evening. There we were about the fire, place
to-day, striving 10 spare the suds. and the chill
dren driving and pulling one another to who
could get nearest 10 the Are When we have no
fire OF our own. the children must uy to get
warming at a neighbours | came 10 this town
from Wes,por' fourteen years ago. came be-
canse could not live without begging, and | was
ashamed To beg at home"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
THE 18TH OF OCTOBER.

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the day that
gave birth to liberty after struggle of seven
years, when the 'yrant's grasp relaxed, and the
young giant Of America breathed 'deep and free"
on the newly discovered continent. A warm
glow plays round the heart, as we contemplate
the results that have sprung, and will yet spring
from that decisive battle, when the British lion
commenced his retreat from our shores. In com
memoratOn Of the day several Of our beautiful
volunteer corps have paraded and our citizens are
all exhilerated with life and joy Thanks to our
forefa,hers, thanks to the noble Frenchmen. who
so freely poured out their blood, to purchase us
this glorious heirloom
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
TENNESSEE LEGISIATJJRE

This body. which meets once in two years, as
sembled at Nashville on the 9th inst In the
Senate, the first dav, there % balotinos for
Speaker, withonta choice. Each balloting gave
Gardner Dem, IL votes, Marry, Wing. | |, and
Tyler, Wing vote. The House, on first ballot,
elected Brookins Campbell, speaker. He received
81 votes, and Etheridge, Wing, 35. One mem.
Der absent
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.

The Hon George Bancroft Secretary of the
Navy. paid visit to the Navy Yard yesterday
morning. and was received with the usual honurs
The corps of Marines attached To the station
were drawn up under arms, and salute of six
teen guns was fired. Capt Gaunlt officated as
Commandant of the yard in the absence of Com
dore Elliot. and the officers and men of the Ma
rIne corps attached TO the station appeared in ho-
day trim In anticipation of the visit of the Sec
rotary, steam had been raised on board of The
Water Witch. and on his embarkaton with Capt.
Gaun,t and several officers of The Navy and other
gentlemen. she proceeded up the river as far as
Kensington and then passed down again between
the Island and the Jersey shore as far as Kaghn 3
Point, and from thence returned TO her mornings
at The Navy Yard. The Secretary expressed
himself much pleased with the speed she attain
ed, and indeed with her whole appearance
Ledger, oct. IL.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18

Our ON THE FILTHY sTUFE.--Tbe A1laghsnv
Methodist Conference lately required " that no
minister shall be admitted into this conference
who uses tobacco in any Of it's forms, except az a
medicine. and in that case satisfactory evidence
shall be given" They doubtless believe
Tobacco is an Indian weed,
And twas the devil that sowed The seed
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18

sL-P Eleven things are comedy and pleasant
and worthy Of honor, says the good Bishop Hall.
and these are young saint. an old martyr, a re-
lgious soldier, conscientious statesman, a great
man courteous, learned man humble, child
that understands the eye Of its parent, cheerful
companion without vanity, friend not CHARGED
with hoaors, sick man happy, soul departing
with comfort and assurance
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18

contemporary says there are three kinds Of
poor the Lords poor, the devils poor, and the
poor devils. AS general thing the Lord takes
Of his poor. and the devil takes care of his
but tho poor devils have TO look out Tor themselves
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18

A SCENE OF REAL DISTRESS The follow
ing picture Of the poverty Of the Irish peasantrv
is taken from report laid before Parliament on
tho subject of the poor laws A laborer. named
Henley, gave the following affected narration =
" am laborer, and have wife and six chill
dren, the eldest girl of fourteen years of ace
worked yesterday for FIVE pence and my break
fast. / wish could earn it every day. | have
no work day, and how am to live but on 9th
ers2 My wife is now out begging-striving to
gather prog for myself and children; and when
she brings in lock Of potatoes at night, cannot
80 much as buy halfpenny herring to eat with
them. have not stitch Of clothes but what
wear now. shivering as you see me yet when
can get that FIVE pence day, | am Glad To stand
out in the cold and rain, every blast and dash of
it driving to the heart Of me. We live in n de-
serted house. The thatch is melted of ofii-you
can see the light through every part Of the roof
it is not much more shelter to Us than if we laid
down by high wall We have To shift our bod
from one side 10 the other. as the wind chances
and il it was not in that state. would not be al
lowed to be there, for can pay no rent Our
bed is but a shake Of straw, and we have hut one
blanket, NOT four pounds weight, Among rs ALL
and even that my wife has round her when she
is begging, and must as often ask man as poor
az myself to lend or give me few turf 10 dry il
when she brings it in wet. | am often without
FIRE in my house in winter and if went To the
pawnbToker's and offered to pledge the coat m
my back, would not get one penny on it, We
had bnt one spark Of FIRE in our cabin last night.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-18
From the Richmond Enquirer.
CAPTAIN OF THE ALICE.

We endorse, with all our hearts, the following
nomination of Mr.. Bruff. and trust he NAV be
promoted. with such genilemanly and attentive
commanders as Messrs. Davis and Bruf. the
Steamboat line to Norfolk will make itself eni-
nentIy popular. Shall we have the pleasure of
announcing the official appointment, by and with
the consent Of the James River Steamboat Conn.
pany." of - Bruff as Commander Of the feet
and beautiful Alice 90
To The Stockholders of the James Riyer
Steamboats,
Gentlemen: Hearing that you are about 10 mt
new boat upon the river, of course there is much
expectation as to who is to be her commander.
and the unanimous eve Of the travelling public is
naturally turned To Mr.. Bruff, the present gentle
manly, accommodating and experienced second
officer Of the Curtis Peck
Mr.. Bruf is an old officer in this line-very
frequently, during the absence Of Capt. Davis. in
comnand-and his conduct has not only given
satisfaction. but drawn forth the wish Of al-es-
Pecially the way passeugerS-tha; he be uiyen the
command OF the new steamer, which. being no
thing more thao justice, the many friends who
prompt this rely on your rewardinp merit where
meT't Is Iouou-ahu let II he Capt Bruff. Of the
Alice. SOTJTg-SIDF
The UNIvERsfTY The LJniversi,v o,oool
the LIST of October, and there was sjnolo a,,,;.t
in the Charlottesville Jeffersonan, boas,ino ,ha,
compared with the previous year, at the same
time, there were more Students by 6 or 8 Siooo
then we have heard nothing, and we presnroo
this augury did not fulfil its promise Are we
mistaken or not2 How many Students are there
now; and, Of these, what proportion is from Viz.
giniaE There is general curiosity to be inf,,on.
ed, after the events Of the Spring and Spmme,
and we shall feel indebted to the JefTerson;,n e.,
q reply - Richmond YbiV
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-02-10
CONGRESS-.

TUESDAY,, Jan. 80. HOUSE. A Bill giving the
tyal of Congress TO the sale Of certain salt spring
hh heretofore given to the State of Michigan, was
n'rtej, read three several times, and passed
lIr Marsh reported Bill to discontinue the Spirit
noOn in the Navy Read, ordered to be printed,
md referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Adams offered resolution, requesting the Pres
n'o lay belore tho House any Instructions that
may have been given our Minister to England, in re-
"o0 to The occupation Of egon;-aso amy cores
poRafnce between the two Governments or their
Ministers, on the subject, since March, 1871.
NfC, j. lngersoll rose and stated that he was en-
'oed to inform the House that the negotiation, in re-
non 10 Oregon, was still progressing that the
resident would make communication to Congress
W. me subject some time during the session.
SENATE Mr Dickinson presented n petition,
"0" some one Of extraordinary onrerprise) asking
iINh OF land for the construction of railroad from
''' Lake Michigan TO the Pacific Ocean! Mr. d. said
"o'''iel much useful Information, and moved that
"O' printed, which was ordered.
"e'sfS Phelps and Huntington scveralIy presented
''""g circumstances, from Vermont and Connect
w. against the contemplated Annexation Of Texas.
"''pNEsDAY, Ian. 80 The House debated the
D''o' me establishment Of a Territorial Govern
'" W oregon, and received Bills without action
T Tn"',e"' embracing the annual appropriations
\ r'"'PN business Of the Senate was the discus
NJ VI "e b'II for the reduction of postage.
UNsDAY, Jan. so. HOUSE. Mr. Thompson
f., 'Pp' having the floor on the Oregon question
NJ" yeS'erday-sPo!e in favor of occupying the
Territory ''''o" u our c'a'n's 10 'hat
=" d H. lngersoIl spoke at length in favor Of wn-
,a ''"''"o'e the joint occupancy before organic
A. r''c'nhen, over the Territory.
N ,''''n oil Maine spoke in favor Of immediate
n S. '"' Tie stated that England assumed iuris-
,..' American citizens England not only
n n,n. jurisdiction over our citizens but they had
A.; "'e" executed by English law
,war s'''o" SAID If that was true it would justify
Al n,,. '''" sad he might be mistaken in the facts
S,, -" winch he had spoken. He then wen: on
, IVY wat he was in favor of oruanizing n Govern
M Mr. '''e'y' at the conclusion Of his speech,
N eye,,l ~, VI New Jersey got the floor, and made
t ..nl.u. e''ens to the bill. lie agreed with the
Men, b,J' '0" pennsylvania, that if American citi-
aaus ~ "e'" executed by England 1t would be Just
N Hive lie would also draw from this that
N au,e or any British subject, it would be just
M n. war with US by England
ny '0'e was occupied principally with the