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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
WOODBURY. ON JACKSON

The Hon. Levi Woodbury., in his admirable
address before the people of Portsmouth, n. III.
pays the following tribute 10 the MAN, in his clos
ing remarks 1t is proud and distinguished
character here drawn, but strictly true, and the
whole country will endorse it, When the char
acter of the immortal JACKSON comes to be an
alyzed, how grandIy superior it rises above the
petty politicians of our country, and maiestically
contrasts with the monarchs and tyrants whose
names are now marked in history, whose sole OH
ject was self aggrandizement. After tracing his
life from youth to manhood, following him tbropob
his various professions Of lawyer, Judge, General.
President and Statesman, the orator closes TINS
Enemies may carp, political opponents attempt TO
cast blur upon his fair fame, but the truth will
triumph, and the dead hero patriot will stand
acknowledged as one of the proudest sons of
America -
'Such was his ease in general society and SO del.
icate his attentions to female excellence that many
who had never met him elsewhere, concluded ri
once he more Of cOurticr of the world
than suited for the conflicts Of camps and parties
and affairs Of State But nothing was farther from
truth The moment over that had been demanded
by social usaecs or the forms Of ashion-his whole
soul was IN his busnes5y and nothing personal or
amusing could ever tempt him into the slightest
neglect or Abandonment Of public dptv He was
never bigottcd nor exclusive in anything lie was
pubic spirited IN all, nor did any vandal spirit
however imputed, ever mark his opinions or prin-
cples or DEEDS even IN the ierccst rsvares Of war
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
THE NEW ERA.

AS this experiment progresses, it finds favor
with the people, and as we desire to render the
greatest amount good TO our readers we have
concluded TO try another hour of publication.
which will be at IL o'clock, NJ, instead of early
In the mornlng-commencing Tomorrow This
arrangement will enable us to give to our patrons
the earliest intelligence by the morning Northern
Mails, while our contemporaries will have fur
nshed the news by the Richmond boats and
Southern Cars. This too, is only an experiment.
the utility of which will be determined by the
general wishes of the public. The Editor is anx
ious TO accommodate that public, and their wishes
shall be his law We have not the large com
munties to serve, that give patronage to the press
in other cities and towns, but we have full enouub
to give fair support to cheap press, and the
great advantages which are thus brought within
the means of every member of this community,
will, we hope. be duly appreciated, and that we
shall receive such assistance as will warrant us
IN publishing paper, that will not only be cred
. it to us, but will have tendency to arouse every
nerve 10 action, and make business that will be
certain to raise all our citizens to competence, by
putting that industry TO work which abounds so
plentifully among us, and which only wants pub
lie spirit to set it in motion. The idea is abroad
and entertained by many, that we can never pros
per here without manufactures. This we think
fatal delusion and we know that we have in
our midst source of wealth, that no other sec
ton can beast; we allude to the means of ship
building surrounded as we are on every SIDE
with all the appliances for that business, and our
two towns, filled with hardy and experienced
mechanics. who have been brought up to the bu
siness. Why will not our capitalists open that
vein OF trade. We have too long depended upon
government, and now that an ill-advjsed economy
on the part of Congress has unpeopled our NAVY
Yard, we have nothing to do but fold our arms at
the corners of the streets, and talk of Sc hard
times" Let the business of private ship-build
ing be once entered into with spirit, and we feel
assured that the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth
will become as famed on the ocean, as was Phene-
cha of old Try it.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
NEWS ITEMS.

EMIGRATION TO THE WEsT.---Tho emigration
to Wisconsin, at the present time is said To be
rapid beyond all precedent. There are whole
sections of country that are thickly settled
that few months ago were entirely uninhabited.
This applies to the northern well as the south
ern countries. The emigration comes principally
by the way of the lakes, from the northern and
eastern States.
ARRIVALS AT New YoRK-During the month
of June there were 245 arrivals at and 1863 clear
ances from New York
The number of passengers arrived during the
month was 1885; of whom l0,092 were from
Great Britain; 1904 from Bremen 2,OlS from
Havre; 9O4 from Hamburg auG Rotterdam, and
,2S9 from other ports.
REsIGNED.-Dr. Durbn has resigned the
Presidency of Dickson College, and accepted the
pastoral charge of the Union Church, in Phila-
delphia.
The revenue cutter George M Bib has been
got afloat and arrived at Cincinnati last Monday.
1t is stated that no part of the vessel leaked but
that the water found its way in at the shaft hole,
in consequence of the hemp packing having worn
and worked out. The partial sinking of the YES
sci was not produced by any defect in the iron
work or machinery.
Country Postmasers resigning their offices
In consequence Of the operation of the new Post
Office law. The Washingt Union says, "We
learn that nearly hundred designations were re-
ceved, by the Postmaster General, in the course
of one day." The new law deprives Postmas-
ters of the ranking privilege
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
GONE TO THE TOMRS

The Morning Post, Wing daily paper, ended
It's days yesterday, after brief existence If ,,yo
years 1t was published by Bella BADGER. who
IN his vaIedictory, makes the following complaint
and prophecy, which latter is vet among The
things unfulfiled '"e
Encouraged by Wing promises, appareptlv
only made to be broken, had believed hat Phil.
adelP9'a, as Wing city, might still have pre- ,
served the ascendancy of Wing PRINCIPLES p .nd
that my paper might contribute to their nrs1 ~'.u
deranoe among us. But even this hope has r left
me, and in issuing the last number of NV M nar
the last, because the means of isspino snP,,p
are not NINE have the modification to believe
liat even here, Wing asdendsncy is destined ~
end at The next Fall electon.' :"
Such is the character and fate Of The r.r,;..-
press. IT depends upon its party for suppor, o.
reward for advocating and SUSTAINING ,bo -; az
rests OF that party; hence it can have M
aepencence OF ITS own, and that greater psrty
Ine public having no confidence in journals iybicb
care more Tor their own side of nartv ,,,"s,;o"
than they do for the public interests ,,dueTsIi,,
l De mem TO the slender support their limited
deLphia Ledger MA
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
THE MEXICAN INSTRUMENTS

Mr. Shannon has published letter respecting
the Mexican instalments, the amount of which is
as follows: He reached the city of Mexico on
the 10Th of August. Mr.. Voss, the u S. agent,
told him that, after trying in vain TO get the
money from the Mexican Treasury, he had taken
drafts on some of the local treasures, which he
placed for collection with the English house of
Tayleur, Jamison s. Co, who had taken similar
drafts for claims of their own. The drafts were
considered undoubtedly good, and would have
been paid but for the revolution The Mexican
Government does not pretend that it is released
from the payment Of these drafts, and will pay as
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
THE WHITE SULPHUR WATER,

Of Hentsh, has had remarkable effect on
the editor Of the Courier He calls H. coun-
tryman of his, when II. belongs to Portsmouth,
aud the Courier man, every body knows, belongs
exclusively to Norfolk He must have the mania
potu too, from drinking that sulphur water.
He is receiving it in such abundance on our re-
commentator that we beg no more be sent him
at present--only think, he calls the Elizabeth
River whole sea. 1t is pitiabe-we regret it..
but by careful treatment he may recover. Did
you swallow bottles and all, friend Shields2
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
THE PRINCETON

This vessel came into our harbor yesterday,
under the command of Capt. Stockton, and sautes
were passed between her and the Pennsylvania.
She left yesterday evening for Philadelphia,
where she will undergo some slight repairs in her
boilers.
We learn that orders have been received by
Com. Wilkinson, to place the Constellation under
the command of Capt. Stockton, and that she is
to be Immediately changed into steam vessel,
on the principle of the Princeton, and driven by
the Lopez propeller.
The Constellation, will be Immediately locked
and some thirty feet added to her ength-her up
per deck taken off, and she will be put in a state
of thorough repair throughout. This will give
some three or four months work to our mechanics
who are just the men to do a neat and expeditions
ioh
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
From the Baltimore Republican
MARRIED AID Nnr MAnn,nr

me Philadelphia papers contains accounts If q,
matrimonial affair, which is said to have occnrrsS
~ view castle, Delaware and created much tall
~ appears that VIM Chase Barney, of this ci,r
Gu - represented to have married the daughter If
0e, 'Os'lce Booth, not only against her fathers
consent, but her own also that she vet
nun before Catholic priest for the purpose rs
g'slenng solemn promise To marrv him e.
certain charges were cleared up, and that sbo se
leIwards learned that the ceremony nerfo,oood
'hls visit was the marriage ceremony The n,isa,
was arrested on the charge Of MARRYING wi,bo",
a license, and the excitement among the neorlo
becoming 50 great, 1t was found necessary on ri,
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
ATTEMpTTO POISON

We learn from ar. niles Cox, that an attempt
was made on the 4th inst, to poison young lady
living at his house named Virginia Rowe, by a
black woman named Kitty, belonging to Mr.. A.
Rowe by Kitty, and upon being advised not to
eat them she omitted to do so. A part of one of
them was given to a cat which died after eating
1T. The negro woman was arrested. and after an
examination yesterday committed by the
Mayor.-Beacon.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
THE GULF OF MEXICO.

We understand, says the Daily Union, of the
9TH, that the Steamer Princeton has been ordered
TO the gulf of Mexico; and that as soon as her
boilers, which may require some slight repairs
can be overhauled, she will Immediately rejoin
the squadron. We learn, further, that it is not
the intention of the department to diminish the
naval force in that sea, but rather to increase it,
during the threatened declaration of hostilities
from Mexico; being assured that the most GER
tain means of securing peace, is to be prepared
for war.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
A VERY LARGE RUMOR.

Not true Of course. Some man, whose genius
the hot weather has expanded very much wrote
to the Baltimore Republican, that it had obtained
credence here, that the Secretary of the Navy
had ordered the ship of the line. the Pennsylva-
MIA, to be Immediately fitted for sea, and on this
statement sageIy remarks This looks very
suually." Now we beg leave, by authority of
the Union, TO correct this rumor, and we will
add. that there are two vessels at the Navy Yard.
ready for sea, the frigate Congress and the sloop
of war Cyane. The latter vessel has been ready
since the goth utimo, but we believe there are no
men for her.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
JAMES HOBAN!Eso

This gentleman, who was the counsel of Nc
Nulty, for his defacation as Clerk of the House
of Representatives, has been appointed Prosecut-
ing Attorney for the District of Columbia, and
has qualified for the Office. This deprives Me-
Nulty of his services, and Huban cannot prosecute
the case. What will be done under these cir
cumstances2 Why, of course as there is nobody
to prosecute, the gentleman will 90 clear.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
TO THE PATRONS OF THE CHRONI-
Gle

That paper has ceased, and the .Ne,o Era has
taken it place. All Subscribers will receive this
paper through the New Carriers, who are under
the direction of Mr. JAMES w. M,rHrwrs
Inc accounts with tho Chronicle closed on the
third OF July, except those who have paid in ad-
vance, to whom the .Ne,c Era will be served un-
I'll the amount of their subscriptions are absorbed
The accounts with old subscribers will be made
out to the third of July, and fresh start taken
with the .Nsw Era
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
MocURpY, THE MURDERER.

Two confessions of this unfortunate man, have
been presented to the public since his execution,
both of which mark him as a hardened and I'M
principled liar. His crimes have driven two vic
tins to an untimely grave, Nowlan who has died
of broken heart, and Roux, his murdered victim.
McCurry in his first published confession, is made
to say that God permitted him to kill Roux that
he might be brought to repentance and thus
saue his o,on soul. Such blasphemy and insult
To- the Deity we have seldom witnessed The
last confession which appears is given by his
counsel, Mr.. Harris, who has been constrained to
publish it, to contradict the unblushing fasehoods
of the first, and he. himself, says he does not be-
leve McCurry's statements to him. They are TO
the eye of any one a tissue of gross improbable
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
JOHN RANDOLPH CLAY.

We gave paragraph yesterday, stating that
this gentleman had been selected by Mr.. McLane
as Secretary Of Legation TO England. The Balti-
more Republican says it has reason to believe
that the above is incorrect, so far as the selection
of Mr.. Clay is concerned, and that the Secretary
ship has been rendered to gentleman of the De-
mocratic party in New York.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10

soon as it can get the money. Mr.. Shannon was
prevented by an illness Of two months from writ
ing To his Government and giving the exact histo-
ny of the affair. He doubts the payment of the
other instalmenis, now due or hereafter to become
due, until the difficulties between the two Gov
eInments are adjusted.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10
THE STEAMSHIP GREAT BRITAIN

| The mammoth steamer Great Britain recently
made trip from London to the Isle of Wight,
and thence to Plymouth. After staying there
two or three days, she TO 90 to Dublin, thence
to Liverpool, and to sail for New York ON the
Both of July. An interesting experiment was
made with her life-boas. One of them was
lowered into the water and every effort was made
10 sink her. 1t was found that when full uf
water she would sustain from fixty to sixty per-
sons without sinking. The Great Britain is pro-
vlded with four such boats, with one very LARGE
one on deck, capable of carrying l40 persons.
they are all made of iron. OF the trial made
by the vessel, the following account is given
"On given signal the helm was put hard
starboard to show the small space required to turn
the vessel completely round without ceasing her
engines. This having been done several times.
1t was found that the entire circle was made on
Inc average In SIX minutes and thirty-three. sec
onds, with only two men at the wheel. and the
diameter OF the circles made not exceeding three
lengths of this immense craft In the next ex-
pertinent the engines were reversed until a con-
siderable degree of slernway had been acquired
when they were suddenly made TO 90 ahead, the
helm at the time being put hard to starboard
which instantly caused the vessel to swing nearly
nall round previously to gaining the slightest
neadWay, and had this manBuvre of BACKING been
alternately repeated, the ship would have been
turned completely round as it were upon her own
centre.
"Thls peculiar property of the screw propeller
appeared TO interest more particularly the naval
portion of the Great Britain's PASSENGERS as il 10
obvious that In naval actions, when Gains prevail.
the power of turning orr ships in small space
through its application, in combination with an
auxiliary steam engine, would be of the greatest
service, independently of its being placed with
us machines so tar below the water as To render
IT ball proof against an enemy's fire. From its
being SO well protected, it is fair to infer that
even after the masts and rigging of line of battle
ship had been shot away, she would have the
means OF maintaining her position or pursuing a
Vanqnished opponent, who, through her having
lew stumps left, has before now escaped nv she
aid of jury masts.
g. The revolutions made by the engines were
eighteen per minute, and the log was repeatedly
move In the presence of the naval officers on
board when 1t was found that the average sneed
OF the vessel through the water was from rs ~
IL knots per hour" ~
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-07-10

in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Comrany.
contrary to what has been ntinated in one of The
newspapers He has in fact, tendered his rpsiu-
nation of the Office SD that whether he will ever
resume its duties or emoluments will depend nm
on himself rs well as the board
One thing we undertake TO say,--that Mr..
McLaue has accepted the Mission to London.
with n full and patriotic determination to devote
his distinguished abilities TO the public service.
and that he will not return to the United States
until he has exerted every effort to settle the
present differences between the two countries. IL
is true, that the main negotiation. on Oregon, will
be kept this side of the Atlantic--and very
properly so but collateral questions may nciden-
tally arise in London. in the discussion of this
important question. which may shed inconsid-
cradle Influence on the final arrangement. On
all questions. the presence of such a minister in
London as Mr.. McLane, may be deeply and ad
vantageousy felt.
But the course of Mr.. McLane is better ex-
planned by the following extracts of two letters,
which have been addressed to us on this subject
They are both of them from responsible genile-
man, well acquainted with his course, and active
members of the republican party
We are sure it is scarcely necessary to say that
remark, attributed to Mr.. McLane by the
" Western Journal" rabid wing paper publish
ed at Auburn, New York, and republished, with
ont contradiction. by journal in this city. which
processes to be friendly to the administration, is
entirely fabulous. Louis McLane never did say.
when "last year he gave his vote for James K
Polk" that he " believed The election of Polk
,oould be The more e6ectuai means of using mp
the most corrupt, profigate, and disgracefuI
party that eUer eriSted."
| We presume the Democratic party is here in
tended. A more false and ridiculous assertion
could not have been made Mr. Mel. was de-
lifrht mill II Ill &c
ment it was made; and all his feelings We're on
the side of the Democrats, and against the Wings
We feel ourselves warranted to make this state
ment
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JAMES w. NIATHEwES.

s"c'pat distributor and Carrier Of the Ne,c Era,
To whom all subscriptions will be maid and 40
Turns made. Mr.. NJ. is the General Agent for The
Netc Era and will in his route, and by his Carriers
Iecel'e COMMUNICATIONS and advertisements for the
July
The New York herald., 1845-04-29
PROPOSALS FOR WROUGHT IRON
BUOYS.
CUSTOM HOISE New York

Collectors Ofhcs, April 81 lS45.
DROPOSALS will be received this office until 10 O'Clock
the st Nav for delivering in the United
States where they be required Ten Wrous Buoys
with Chains and Sinker complete with the Irviese cf
from time time be wanted Of the fol-
lowing dimensions and description. viz
The Buoys to be made of plate iron g. of inch thick
~ Gin long, SIT diameter The lower OF
ing chain VIII Be ;h.sklsa The ol the buoy vim
the base ef the the side, forming hole
will also be fitted top which will be dag
staff eish feet longs the s:af will copper 10
complete pie will wsish about 1000 pounds
sesH M weighing 1900 pounds and thirty feet Of
ch,in with suitable swivel and shacke The buoy and chain
The whole be complete and ready for placing their proper
situations and be delivered places be designated the
5h Auditor Of the Treasury or before the 18th day Of July
next
The proposal be for each tuoy consisting cf
buoy anchor ehain swivel shacke flag staff and vans All
the materials be of the best quality and the work be done
wokmanke subject he inspection Of person
to be appointed by the 5th Auditor Of the Treasury.
drawing Of The buoy will be exhibited this Office any
person desirous Of seeing IT,
a23 strc c.. VAN NE6S.
The New York herald., 1845-04-29
Medical Advice.

DOCTOR LtMEtT sstll confdsntsly consalted. at his
~ old Office g. Gold between Fulton and Beekmnn,
all diseases Of decae nature his treatment being mild and
judic0us requires neither mercury, restraint in Diet him
drance from business pursuits Recent cured n
days.
DEBILITY, NERVOUS OR CONSTITUTIONAL,
arising from frequent indulgence Of the passions Of nds
YOUTH and thereby causing emissions and
his object being 70 restore hs mentally and bodily
STRUCTURES, disease frequently existing without the
patient being the least sometimes caused by mareat
nsgsct Of te parties themselves sIe p the Dr. esctus,
The Doctor being Of the few qualified advertising Sur
gcons In E city xuarsnees perfect charge made
medicine with advice sent to part Of the United Statos
Once, 50 Gold street. Open from AM 70 Pm
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