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return for the safety obtained, to furnish her
protector with iroops,-and TO embark in all his
wars as JOINT concern,-but still reserving to her.
self the right of administering her own povern-
men' at pleasure lit is simple treaty of proec-
ton, that does not at all derogae from the sover
eighty. and differs from the ordinary treaties
vi alliance otherwise than as it creates differ
ence In the dignity of the contracting parties But
THIS matter is sometimes carried still farther and
when nation has not sufficient strength of itself
and feels itself unable TO resist its enemies. IL n,av
tduJutfy subject itselfto a more po,uerfuI ma
ftom on certain conditions agreed to bu both
parties"
Inns submission may be varied TO infniy. ac
cordng TO the will of the CONTRACTING parties il
may either leave the inferior nation part of the
sovereignty, restraining il only in certain respects
or 1t may totally abolish it, 50 that the superior
nation shall become the sovereign of the other,-
or finally, the lesser nation may be Incorporated
'c,th The greater, in order thence forpurd TO form
auth II but one and the same state and then
the citizens of the former have the same privi-
leges as those with whom they are united" The
authority is perfectly conclusion on this point.
Our next inquiry is with respect to other ma
tons; have they right to complain Does it
furnish them with any good ground of hostility
They can have no other pretence for war than
that our power is becoming dangerous to them,
and that selfprotection requires and authorizes
them TO cramp rising people, whom they NAV
not hereafter be able to control Let us see what
the same author says this subject Book III
Chap ILL.,, " state that increases her power bv
all the arts of good government does no more than
what is commendable-she fulfils her duties TO-
wards herself, without violating those which she
owes TO other nations. The sovereign, who, by
inheritance, by free election, or by any other
Just and honorable means, enlarges his dominons
by the addition of new provinces. or entire king
doms, only makes use Of his right, without iniur-
ing any person. We must either have actually suf-
fered an injury or be visbly threatened with one,
before we are authorized to take up arms, or have
just grounds for making war" We have not
then. inripged upon the perfect rights of any,
and our relations with Texas cannot be made
pretext for war, without the grossest injustice.
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THE SECRETARY OF THE TREA-
SURY

Some OF the wing papers, says the New o rleans,
Republican are humbugging their readers with
wonderful accounts of things in Mississippi, and of
Robert }. Walkers loss of popularity. We have
lately trayersed the southern counties of that
State; and we are in constant correspondence with
It's most influential democrats we are native of
1t, and know the people, and the state of parties.
and the strength of individuals as well as anv
man living, and we state without hesitation that
MIR. Walker is more popular now than at any for
mer period of his life. The people of Mississippi
appreciate his virtues, talents and the great ser
vices he has rendered to his State and to the I'm
ion They are proud of him, and he is proud oF
them-for they have the finest constitution. and
the most correct notion of democracy, of any peo
pie in the world.
Since writing the above we have met with the
following resolutions passed unanimously, and bv
reclamation by The late Democratic Convention
ResotUed, That the Democracy of Mississpni
IN convention assembled. do express their entire
confidence IN the integrity, political fidelity and
hrm adherence OF their distinguished feiow-citi-
zen, Hon. Robert j. Walker, to the PRINCIPLES
and policy of the democratic party, and that thew
shall always rejoice in the honurs with which the
country may reward his able, arduous and un
ceaslng labors in behalf of popular rights and equal
and just laws
ResOtued, That we view with the greatest
satisfaction his elevation to the office Of Secreta
~ of the Treasury, and feel proud of the ser
vices he has already rendered in that important
station
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CAPT. JAMES CnEEEN

Master OF the Steamer Georgia, departed this
lie on Tuesday evening last in the city of Balt-
more lie has been long attached to the service
OF the Baltimore Steam Packet Company, and
was favorably known to an extensive circle OF
acqualntances throughout the whole country. His
death will be deplored by many sincere friends,
who honored the man for his private worth and
integrity He was truly an honest man. Those
who knew him best respected him most The
disease which carried him off was Pulmonary Con
sumption. The Company. in whose service he
wore out his life, have sustained severe loss.
and one that they will find it difficult to make up.
They are, however, peculiarly fortunate in OBJ
tanning the services of gentlemen who command
the universal respect and esteem Of all who sail
with them, by their unring efforts TO please, and
unceasing vigilance in the performance of their
arduous duties
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"CALIFORNJA is COMING"

Under this head, the United States Journal
says, we see by our exchange papers that the
citizens OF California have organized an independ-
ent government similar to that of Texas and the
United States Large bodies of emigranis are
about starting for that beautiful country from Mis-
sour and other Western States. The carpenter
at the capitol may as well he getting two new
seats prepared Tor the forthcoming Senators from
the new State of California; Thus one robbery
only offers encouragement to attempt another
Philadelphia Gazette.
This is the manner in which the Philadelphia
Gazette, almost daily, speaks Of the acts of our
government. and of the representatives of the
people. According to this sapient journal, the
people of the United States are hand of unprn-
cipled scoundrels, looking anxionsly about for
plumber, and not satisfied unless engaged in some
Ubiquitous scheme of aggression and robbery
This is an exalted opinion the editor entertains of
two thirds of his fellow citizens A few years
hence. when California as well as Texas shall
have come into our Union, and the votes of the
citizens of these two States will have an nfu-
ence in deciding the political complexion of the
administration, we shall find these Incorporate
partisan journals. now so fierce in their denunc-
atlons OF their own government, and so ffatterinp
in the character they draw of the American peo-
pie, earnestly endeavoring to show that they were
the warm advocates of the measures they de-
nounce at present as robbery and aggression.
LEDGER
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OUR MINISTER AT BRAZIL

In the Boston Mercantile Journal there is
long statement imputing official misconduct to
Mr.. Wise, our minister at Brazil 1t is there
stated that his conduct towards Mr. Gordon, our
consul at Rio, has been overbearng and arrogant,
particularly in relation 10 the discharge of an
American seaman for mutinous conduct. The
Journal says:
This seamen complained to Mr.. Wise, and
that gentleman Immediately enlisted in his SER
vice. and became his agent in bullying the Con
sui. He even had the impudence to enter the
consulate. and there, without permission of Mr.
Gordon. to enter upon what he called an examina-
tion of the case.
s. At the conclusion of the trial. which occupied
three hours in the middle of the day, Mr.. Wise
announced with becoming gravity that the Con-
sui was justified in discharging the seaman! He
then endeavored, but in vain, to induce the sailor
to prefer complaint against Mr.. Gordon, to the
Department of State at Washington 1t il under.
stood in Rio, says the Journal, that the Consul
has sent 10 the Department Of State statement
OF the whole transaction. All the advces from
Rio join in giving Mr.. Gordon great praise, for
the ability and fidelity with which he has executed
his various and responsible duties"
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TEXAS AGAIN.

She is now annexed, as part and parcel of our
territory. Shall we have war in consequence is
an important and oft repeated inquiry. For one,
we think not. We broadly maintain that Mexico
has no right to declare war against us on this
ground, even, if she had the power to maintain
such war when declared. Texas never was
subject to the present government of Mexico To
assert that she was bound TO submit to the Dicta-
torship of Santa Anna, because she had been an
integral part of the territory of Mexico under the
constitution and government existing there pre-
vious to his usurpation, is most monstrous doc
trine, obnoxious to every principle of freedom
On that ground did the powers at Washington.
in defiance Of the wishes Of the people, choose to
revolutionize our government and declare that
henceforth the entire control of the Nation should
be vested in single individual, appointed for life,
with hereditary descent in his own family, the
State of Virginia and every other State, and
the whole territory of the Union would be
bound to submit Who will contend for such an
abominabe, tyrapt- making, degrading doc
trine as this2 Yet such was the relation of Texas
to Mexico from the first. She steadily and posi-
lively denied the right Of Mexico to force her
into submission to government to whose au-
thority she had never assented, and which had
been established upon the ruins of that to which
she had been party, and to the maintenance of
which she had herself been pledged.
Had she right thus to resist the usurper and
assert her own desire for free government To
deny it, is to proclaim our fathers of the reyou-
ton, traitors, villains, and outLa,cs. If, then.
she had right so to act, and successfully main
tanned that right, until her independence was for
mally acknowledged by some Of the most power
full nations OF the world, what shadow of ground
can there now be, for the claim of Mexico to SOW
eregnty over her2 Are wars to be inerminable 2
Suppose Great Britain had obstnately persisted
in refusing peace with this country, until the
present time, and in defiance of her efforts 10 the
contrary, we had arrived at our present state of
prosperity and power? Would any contend that
we were still dependent upon her, and lhouob re-
coCnized as independent by the rest of the world
VIC could not form treaties and alliances wi,bo,,
irving Just cause Of war between our allv and
Great Britain? Texas, then, being regarded as
independent, had she right by the laws of ma
tions, for by this law we must he judged, to form
treaty with the United States, such as she
has formed? On this point we will quote that
standard author ,Vattel "When nation" SAYS
he, Book I. Chap. XVI, " is not capable Of pre-
serving herself from insult and oppression, she
may procure the protection Of more powerful
STALE If she obtains this by only engaging TO
perform certain articles, as, to pay a tribute in
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TEXAS.

The United States dagroons were en- route on
the goth, commended by Col. Twiggs, and to
pass through Austin to the territory beyond the
Nueces. The infantry and artillery (Gen. lay
Tor in command) were to leave New Orleans on
the Dist inst, for Corpus Christi. The tdnps of
The march Of the United States troops to the from.
l'ers OF that country, were received by the Tex
ans with delight. No positive information seems
10 nave been recently received at Austin, Of the
position of the Mexican troops. Our charge was
looking lot accounts, by an express from the from
'er out II IS believed that but few or no Mex-
can troops had crossed the Rio Grande. Il was
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THE SOUTHERN QUARTERLY RE.
VIEW

lh's valuable periodical has been lying on our
table for some days, and we have not vet had an
opportunity of looking at its matter. We see it
highly spoken of by The press of the South, and
take the liberty of adopting the notice of the
Montgomery Advertiser:
Fl" The July number of this able periodical
comes to us full OF interesting matter Several of
the articles are upon subjects which have excited
much attention. and on which informa ton is looked
10. with much avidity. The first and fifth ar,i
cles VIII be read with eager interest-the former
as relating TO subject containing much general
Information upon matters which all men like TO
KNOW, the latter as touching question which has
long attracted the attention and excited the earn
est enquiry OF the philosopher and scholar. The
fourth and sixth articles are on subjects at this
lime. very lmportant-the former to every State
IN the south, whose interests and present position
are almost identical to South Carolina the latter
10 every ctIzen ut the Union, rs question of
general political interest.
or the hrst article, the public are indebted TO
me Hon. Joel Il. POnsett. of Sonth Carolina for
tne fourth, to VIM. S. Reynolds. Nj. D. of Black
VILE south Carolina; for the fifth. to Josiah Nj.
Ho,t' W ~, Mobile, Ala. for the sixth. to j.
~. b. DE Bow, Esq, of Charleston, South Caro-
lima.
&" The table of contents is as follows:
" Article |. The EXPLORING Expedi,ion .
Writings OF w Irving 8. The Roman Law d.
L he Agricultural Prospects of South Carolina.
her Resources and her True Policy 5. An issue
with the Review of Motifs Caucasian and Negro
6aces' .. The Northern Pacific. California.
oregon and the Oregon question. Besides TWEEN
ty-two critical notices of different works, re-
views, &C."
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QUITE COOL AND COMPLIMENTARY

The editors of that sterling democratic paper
the Philadelphia keystone, having run their car
go out, thus cooly excuses themselves before their
readers Not satisfied however, with their own
lack they bring all their contemporaries into the
same category with themselves They have told
more than half the truth. however, and we give
their excuse to our readers:
EDITORIAL DULLNEss Our readers must
excuse oar dullness at this season of The ve.r
Our wits are nearly exhausted and bv giving
them some rest we expect to recruit and re-inviG
crate them for the fall and winter We cudpel
our brains, daily and nightly, for some new sub
Ject OF interest upon which to pour editorial lucu-
oratlons, but can discover none such. while the
horrible stiffness of everything almost throws our
fancy on its beam ends Misery loves company
and there is comfort in the knowledge that onr
contemporaries all of them, are almost if not quite.
as dull as ourselves. Patience. friends!
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-01

me rs Of lighting. simultaneously. all the differ
ent highways which cross France in all dire.
;ior,, by means Of simple iron wires connected
with electro magnetic machines. The utility of
this discovery is immense. as it will render the
roads as well lighted and safe as the most fire.
qnened street of the capital. Several experiments
have already been made on the road from Paris To
small town on the Havre road, which were
crowned with entire success. Gas light is said
to be nothing in comparison to that given by the
above process -Epening Mirror.
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INCENDIARlSM

The Boston Eagle states that there were eight
different attempts made on Saturday, Goth in
slant' to hre that city, which happily were ex-
tinguIshed with little damage. 1t is pity that
one OF these scoundrels could not be caught who
thus reckiessly rifles with human life and proper
ty, that dire example might be made of him.
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A NEW MORMON PROPHET.

We see 1t stated that new prophet has started
up in Nauvoo. He is only nineteen years old,
and has had several revelations ola very important
nature. Tie predicts that Nauvoo is to be de.
stroyed, and that the true church ought TO be
placed under the guidance of the young prophet
and start forthwith for California
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THROW HIM OVERHEARD

The North Carolina Standard says: We re-
joice to learn from an esteemed correspondent at
Athens, that Judge Berren will not be re elected
10 me United States Senate from Georgia-that
the Wings themselves Of that State intend to throw
him overheard. The same fate, we believe,
awaits Judge Mangum. of this State"
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MRS. YOUNG'S SEMINARY.

The examination of the Pupils in this excellent
Seminary for Young Ladies takes place to-day
IL Is expected that as many parents and guardians
as can possibly make it convenient to attend will
do so, as well as all those interested in the impor
tant subject of the instruction of youth.
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THE MILITARY ACADEMY-THE
WEATHER-TO NIGHT

The public exhibition of the Cadets, of the
Military Academy, which was advertised for
Wednesday evening, was postponed on accoun, o.,
most violent storm, which commenced that
afternoon, and lasted till late at night The ex-
hio'tion Will take place this evening, (Frday }
at the Baptist Church. The public generally is
invited to be present
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WHO THE DUECE IS PEPPER 2

Some chap in Richmond is getting great name
among the editors by feeding them high spiced
food. short lime since brother Drinkard of the
Petersburg Republican was in extacies on the
receipt of jar of " Picked Lobster and now
the Richmond Enquirer is Dragging of his sex
celent Turtle Soup" That fellow Pepper mus,
be &c host -
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SAID that Gen, ATlsia had not crossed that river
with his force, and probably did no, mean to make
the attempt. A small corps of Texan rangers
were operating in the country between Austin and
the Western frontiers.
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should you need few millions To maintain onr
national rights in the West. you will find, if do
not greatly that we are not entirely destitute
Of PATRIOTISM ="
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ADV REFRESHMENTS

Onr advertising friends in Norfolk are request,
ed to leave their favors at the office of the New
Era on Wide Water street, Norfolk, by o'clock
IN the day. and in Portsmouth, at the same hour
at the office of the Old Dominion
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WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE,



Gcnttemen-I have Just received your com
munlcatIon accompanied by the Preamble and Re-
solutions adopted by meeting of the citizens of
Williamsburg held to day.
need not assure you of the profound gratitude
which feel, for the unexpected honor which has
been conferred on me. Such a testimonial of re.
gard and esteem from the citizens of this old and
hosPllabie city, is one of the most grateful COM
Pliments which could receive
The ever enduring fame and usefulness of
host of men, who in their youth received instruc-
ton at this seat of learning, and whose manhood
eXemplitied the philosophy they learnt here, have
shed lustre around William s. Mary ColleOe
with which 1t is truly an honor to be associated
Gentlemen you have done me the honor to use
my name in this connection. Proud, indeed
should be, if could ascribe your opinion to the
true worth OF my own labours. But know that
am Indebted for it to your kind appreciation of
my services, and to the indulgence with which
you have regarded my defects, while magnifying
my virtues. If there be any object for whose at
tainment | have striven with all my energies, it
has been to identify my name with this time hal
lowed institution, and if my endeavors shall ever
be rewarded with success, shall have achieved
the proudest triumph of my life, and won the
nobest object of my ambition
Gentlemen, | accept your invitation with plea
sure, and Will meet you at any day after the 9Th
OF October next, which may suit the convenience
OF the citizens Of Williamsburg. Permit me, in
conclusion, to tender you my greatfu acknowl-
edgements for the kind and flattering manner in
winch you have made your communication to me-
and TO assure you of the highest regard and es-
TEEN Of your sincere friend,
T.R. DEW.
To Messrs. John NJ Gait, w. w. Coke. George
W. Soutball, VIM. S. Peachy. John J. Jones,
Robert McCandish, Samuel F Bright.
The following merited compliment to the Hon
Edmund Burke, we copy from the Wall Street
Reporter, democratic paper published in New
York city -
Hon. Edmund Burke - Mr.. Burke is one
of the best.abused men of his day.. and we
know no man who less deserves abuse Mr. Burke
has the misfortune to be Straightforward. plain
spoken, up.and-dOwn man What he thinks
that he says-and if friend or foe stand in the wav
why it is all the same. Ont comes the trutb .as
he understands it, Whatever turns up, Won NAV
always be sure ofgetti the mans real, sincere
and earnest npi0iOns. This is something. Mr..
Burke, too, is an excellent democrat; one of the
right kind, and kind which we fear, is GETTING
rather scarce. Although we have always been
ready to record orr favorable opinion of MIR. Els
worth, yet we think Mr. Burke will make an ex-
cellent officer. We don't believe the Paten, or
flee could not have fallen into better hands.
SUPERsEDINe GAs.-rhe rumors Of vo,,,
and astonishing discovery begin 10 he
circulated IB Paris II consists Of fuynishioc, ,L
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SUPERsEDINe GAs.-'rhe rumors Of vo,,,
interesting and astonishing discovery begin IN 5o
circulated IN Paris. 1t consists Of fuyDisbing ,bo
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-17
REMUV VAL.
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JOSEPH BONAvTrA,
No. 20 West Main stre-t.
e Richmond. Va.
StoTrs SUPERIOR IRON sAFts ~.rr.Lted to stand ,opx,,
- 10 the h- than use-Iaieiy tested IN thu
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PTrTsBrGu. 10Th May 1915
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midst Of ur i~s durhs tn whol perIo the ~ 20, n.r
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Mr. scOrT. BALTIMORE:
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