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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-13
II TUN
FOR GOVERNOR.
Cfawford. w. McAlister.D Clav- Pn
GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.

A writer in the last Petersburg Republican,
who signs himself" Appomatox," has nominated
Robert g.. Scott, Esq, as the Democratic candi-
date for Governor. We like this nomination as
well, or better, than any we have heard, and
would most willingly second the motion. There
are many true Democrats now before the public.
who will do honor tu the station, however. and "a
we have a large majority in the Legislature. we
have no fear but a sound man will be selected fur
the station, as well as for United States Senator.
We give the opinion Of "~Appomatox," which
we heartily endorse -
"Mr. Scott's claims upon the Democracy Of
Virginia are of the strongest character. Dnrino
the recent Presidential struggle he lraversed The
State in behalf Of our cause.-The regarded no sac
%rifices, personal or pecuniary, for the sake of his
political friends. His voice has been heard rlno-
ing in tones Of elegance, animating the hearts Of
the Democracy, and urging them inward inn
parting TO them his never tagging enthusiasm.
and carrying conviction to The minds Of his oppo.
nents by u~nanswerable arguments, and by ppyyers
Of oratoTy not surpassed by those Of any man in
the State. Associated by the nature Of his pro.
iesslon with the prominent men Of the Federal
Metropolis, (he has been one of that small and
noble band Of patriots who have so jnstly won the
proud appellalion Of the Spartan Band Of the CITY
Of Richmond } and surrounded as Mr.. Scott has
been by The ~votaTies Of fashion and wealth, he has
resisted the influence Of those connections. and
boldly stood out as the champion Of " equal laws
and equal rights" His vigorous pen has been
welded at home and abroad in behalf Of the Re-
publican cause, and well may they rejoice in their
ability to bring forward one who is so well wor.
thy 10 hold the Democratic standard, and one
around whom the Republican party can unite
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THE BAP'TISTS.

"A glance at the Baptis,s Almanac and Register
for 1916. supplies the following statistics Of that
denomination
The Baptists in Maine number 22,62S; in New
Hampshire l0,l48; in Vermont l0,l7O in Mas.
sachusetIs 30,945; in Rhude Island 1909: in
Connecticut 1922. In each of the New Eng
land States there has been a loss, except Cunnec-
ticut, which has a gain of ISL. In the State Of
New York their whnle number is 93 .S55, and the
loss 4702; New Jersey numbers III ,57l. with a
gain ct ll9 Pennsylvania numbers 2S,S00, with
a gain of 6O5; Virginia numbers 70. 1874. gain
3O2O; North Carolina 3l.O66. gain 742; South
Carolina 39,6S7, gain 1910; Georgia as, 1868, gain
1899; Florida 972. gain 800 Alabama &c. 2O7,
gale 500; Louisiana 30iS, gain 28l Texas 1853 !;
Arkansas l77l Mississippi l7.l55. gain $50 {;
Tennessee 1929, gain 3.7s8 Kentucky 60, 100,
gain ll45; Missouri S 1881 gain 963; Illinois
1928. gain 1858; Indiana IS. 988, gain 3l93 {;
Ohio g 1913. gain Is; Michigan 8447. gain SOY
Wisconsin 1884 Iowa 4ll3, gain 228.
The general summary makes the whole num-
her of Baptisls in the United States ISL .33332 :;
Anti mission Baplists 6S, Gal ; grand total 49,
973. Total loss 8lI8; total gain 81 1927. If to
the aforesaid grand total are added the six prIn-
ciple BaPlists, Seventh Day, FreewiIl, Reform
ers and others, the total in the United States is
! ,0i7, $50.
The summary ot other Christian denominations
in the United States shows the aggregate of g.
3l5,492; add Baptists to this and the aggregate
of sects is 1859, 99l. The population of the
United States is put at %, 900 900, and the Pa
pisls at | ,000, 900.
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MR.. McDUFFIE'E LETTER.

We occupy a considerable space in this days
paper, with the letter of this gentleman, copied
from the Charleston Mercury. We are gratified
to see that he does not entertain the most remote
idea, that the Administrators can, for a moment,
think of giving the go-by to the will of the Ma
ton as expressed in the election of 1914, and
those which have followed To conceive of any
thing SO monstrous would be to believe the demo
cratic party as faithless and reckless as was the
Wing party of 1910, who obtained power by
pledging themselves against a bank, against a pro
.tective tariff, against distribution, and then VIC
lating every one of their pledges at the Extra
Session, so far as a triumphant majority could do
it in Congress. We earnestly commend the let
ter to the careful perusal of our readers; let its
length deter none from studying it attentiyely.-
1T will be found to richly repay the reader.
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with pride, energy and uuanimity. In thus pre-
sentlng Mr.. SCOTS name to the consideration Of
the Republican party. I deem it but proper, in
justice to that gentleman. to state that it is done
without his knowledge or consent nor do I in
tend, in so doing, to detract from the claims and
qua hhcations of the many distinguished gentle
men who have heen named in connection with this
office but should the Republican party select any
other true Democrat, be he from the East or
The West" the writer of this communicate will
cheerfully acquiesce. always bearing in remem-
orance the maxim of " union, harmony. self de-
NAL, concession--every thing for the cause. no
thing for men"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-13
FIRST GUN FROM GEORGIA.

The reverberation of sound, and vibration upon
the ear, from the report of victory in Maryland
had not ceased, ere we are astounded with the re-
port of victory. victory in Georgia. But we
~ stand aside 10 let old Chatham speak," for her
self. The Savannah Georgian tells the tale as
follows:-
".4s goes Old Chatham, so goes The State,''
w have met the enemy, and they arc ours"
THE WHOLE DENOCRATICTICKETE ELECTED.
AND OUR OPPONENTS ROUTED, HORSE,
FOOT AND DRAGONS!
Stand aside, and let old Chatham speak.
And nobly does Old Chatham speak. From
the sands of her own Savannah, the shout of her
independent democracy rends the air, while the
walls of Oglethorpe Hall, the head quarters of
the party, vibrate as the cheers of assembled free
men respond TO the sentiments of their gifted ora
tors.
The voice of McAllister, her selected stand
ard-beareI." who. we believe, is destined to grace
the executive chair of Georgia, is heard above
The shouts of the triumphant multitude. Jackson,
too. whose patriotic heart CLOVIS with the JOY
which swells every bosom, is hailed with joyful
acclamations while Ward, a scion from the stock
of old Liberty. engrafted on the live oak of old
Chatham, bursts upon the view, delighting all
who behold the representative of Chatham's
young democracy. John w. Owens, too, elo-
quently responded To the call of his fellow-citi-
zens, followed by DR.. Arncld, whose voice is ever
heard with pleasure by the democracy Of Chath
am.
To our friends from Dade to Camden, from Ra
bun 10 Decatur, we, with a swelling heart, pro-
claim our democratic triumph.
Democrats. GovERNoR. Wings.
M. II. McAllister, US G.. w. Crawford. 700
SENATOR.
j. w. Jackson, TIC b. Snider, GIG
EFFINGHAM.
Democrats. Governor. Wings.
McAllister, no Crawford, 226
SENATE.
Boston, l29 McGahan, 1877
SCRIVEN.
Reported majority in three precincts, one hun
died for the democratic ticket. Two precincts to
hear from.
In Augusta, the democracy have made a great
gain. The Constitutionalist makes the following
remarks on the election in that city and n~eighbor-
hood
The election of yesterday was The most qniet
and orderly we ever Witnessed. We have never
known so little excitement on any similar coca
sion. The great personal popularity of Governor
Crawford in this city and county, rendered it an
ungracious task even to his political opponents, to
use any extraordinary effjrts for his defeat; and
it was the settled policy OF the wings to avoid ex-
element"
McAllister, dem, 45l Crawford, wing, 724.
10 Baldwin county, dem, 266, wing 3l5.
From the above it will be seen that there can
be no doubt of the election of the democratic can
didate for Governor, in this State, and we feel
be largely democratic. Hura for Georgia!
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THE 18TH OF OCTOBER.

This day completes the seventh year since we
established a democratic paper in Portsmouth, an
important lustrnm of years. We shall now take
a moment TO tell our patrons tina, for the last two
years we have laboured necessarily for the promo
ton BUREAUCRATIC PRINCIPLES, and to unite
the discordant elements of party, for the promo
tion of the general good of our section of country ::
how we have succeeded, in our endeavors is for
others to say. That we labored faithfully to
overcome petty jealousies. and rebuke ignorant
presumption, without bending to the impertinence
OF cliques and factions, we feel certain all will
admit. 1t we have erred in not studying our
own interest more, we arc conscious of having
performed our whole duty to the public, to the
full extent that that public had 4 right to expect
our services.
We stated on the first of the month, that we
were DESTROYS of making our paper worthy of the
support of the whole community, and we are de
termlned to carry out our pledge, if we are
seconded by The public. We ask nothing but
what it is right and proper we should receive,
and that we shall get it, we do not permit our
selves TO entertain a doubt. That is a closing up
and settling Of all demands due us to this date.
To facilitate that object, we have had all the &C
counts of our patrons made out to the close of our
fiscal year, and each one will be called upon by
the Collector, who is empowered to settle and re-
ceipt for the fame.
=BoT0 such Of our patrons as live at a dis
lance, we would respectfully urge them to settle
their Indebtedness by transmitting the amount to
us through the mail, at our risk and expense, for
which they will receive credit on their respective
accounts.
This will enable us to accomplish our object of
making our paper the handsomest as we'll as the
best we have yet published. We desire to renovate
by the first of December, when the most impor-
tant session of Congress will commence, that has
yet been convened in this country.
A. F. CUNNINGHAM.
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From the Charleston Mercury.

Mr.. Editor have seen with some apprehen-
sion the remarks Of your Washington Cofrespon-
dent in regard To the probable course of the Ad.
ministration in fulfilling their pledge to reduce the
tariff to a revenue standard.
TO relieve myself from the fears excited by
those remarks, | addressed a letter to General
McDufie, who knew had great personal conf
dence in President Polk, to ascertain his opinion
on the subject, and received in answer the en-
closed communication, which is very satisfactory
to me. and think will be to the public.
If you concur in this opinion, | hope you will
give it place in your paper.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-13
CHERRY HILL, Sent. 27. 1915.

My Dear Sir-You ask me whether, in nv
opinion, " it he possible. that the coniectures Of
the Washington Correspondent Of the Charleston
Mercury can be true, in relation to the probable
course Of the administration Of Mr.. Polk in the
adjustment Of the tariff and whether such a
course would not be a p~alpable violation Of the
pledge to reduce the duties upon foreign imports to
The reUenue Standard"
In answer To these enquiries, I state iu the first
place, my confident belief that these conjectures
cannot he true, and in the second place, that the
course they ascribe to the Administration toond be
ga p%alpable violation Of the pledge to reduce the
duties upon foreign imports to the revenue stand
ard, . and Of all the pledges of the party by which
Mr.. Polk was elected.
A brief exposition Of the true principles of a re-
venue tariff and a reference to Mr.. Folks Tnangu-
raj Address, will be sufficient, | think, to Danish
your apprehensiOns. II is obvious to remark that
a revenue tariff, is the lot0est rate of duty upon
eoery foreign import that will raise the required
amount Of revenue. The smallest addition 70 that
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-13
THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

We have lying on our table, the Democratic
Review for October, embellished with a life like
and striking likeness Of the Postmaster General,
Gave johnson. The Table of Contents is pecu-
liarly rich this month, and comprise a variety Of
subjects of paramount interest TO the politician
and statesman, as well as the helles ~lettres scho.
lar and casual reader. This work is now reduced
80 low that every Democrat, at least, who can of,
ford to read at all, should be in possession of a
copy. 1t has now reached its seventeenth volume,
and since its establishment has done more to ex-
tend democratic principles than any other paper or
periodical in the country. Mr.. Northington is
the Agent for the work in this section of Virginia
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-13
T ACCIDENT

As the cars started this morning for the South,
a free colored woman who had taken passage for
Suffolk, came out on tho front platform to bid
farewell to some of her acquain,ances, when she
lost her balance. and fell between the passenger
car and freight car, directly across the track,
when the four wheels of the passenger car, went
directly over her body. almost Immediately de-
priving her of life. She had been previously
warned by the conductor 10 keep within the car.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-13

JUDGE WooDBURY.-We notice with much
pleasure, that Judge Woodbury. announced that
he should hold an al juurned term of the Court
in three weeks, thus giving assurances to parties
IN this CURT that their actions (many of which
have been pending in Court for years.) will be
brought 10 a hearing much to his reputation as a
Judge, and much to the satisfaction of parties IN
Court. He seems determined To put into practice
that most valuable but much neglected provision
IN our Constitution, securing to every citzen not
only an impartial. but a speedy trial.-Poriland
Argus.
We are pleased to see that such a course has
been resolved upon by Judge Woodbury.. II is
due 10 the parties. and TO the cause of equal and
exact Justice. The want of such judicial prac-
tlce has been the occasion of much Injustice to
this Circuit. Parties have had their cases put
of, and put over, till most sad consequences have
ensued To their property and peace of mind
Much of this injury has ensued by reason of the
delicate health, for some years past, OF the late
Justice Story-but much more has resulted from
The late Justices avocations in the Cambtidpe
Law School, and in the preparing and Publishing
OF his legal and miscellaneous writings. IL is IL
be presumed that Judge Woodbury. will pursue
IN this Circuit the same course as that abuut to be
taken in the Portland Circuit. BY such a prac-
tlce. parties in Court will have speedy and exac,
Justice, according to the requirements of the Con
s%Lltution, and the spirit of all our Institutions
Times.
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SOUTHERN QUARTERLY REVIEW.

We are requested by the editor of the Southern
QUARTERLY ReuielC, to state, that the number of
that periodical, now due. is rapidly passing
through the press, and will be ready for distribu-
ton among the subscribers, the first week Of the
ensuing month. The delay in the issue of the
number, has been chiefly owing to the Editors
absence from the city, while engaged in extend
ing the circulation of the work. We are happy
to learn that the ReUie,o rests now, as it is be-
lieved, on a permanent basis, having a very hand
some patronage and a large list of able contribu-
tors. From the character Of the writer's engaged
on the forthcoming number, and the subjects dis
chased. (of which we have received an intimatiop)
il NAV be expected to be both a rich and brilliant
one-CharIeston Mercury.
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CONVENIENCES OF THE NEW POST
OEEICE LA

We saw an account a few days since. says the
Nashua Gazette, of j sample ofsole leather being
sent in a letter, through the post office. Within
a few days. a package came to the Office in this
place PuTporting to be a newspaper, but 10 and
behold. within lis folds, snugly slowed away,
loas a hand Of tobacco!
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COMMENCED WORK.

by the following paragraph from the Portland
Argus, and the comment of the Boston Times, it
appears that Judge Woodbury. has his hands full
OF business, ready cut and dried. These para.
graphs do not by inference convey any grea, cum
pllmeni to the energy and business habits Of his
successor, Judge Story.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-13
WISCONSIN,.

The elections here are all going like the handle
Of a jug for the democrats. Martin, dem, is beating
Collins, whig all hollow. He has 553 majority,
when Dodge, in 1914, had only 293.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-13

A beautiful boy-baby was born yesterday on the
Long Island Railroad while the train was going
at the rate OF forty miles an hour. We hope we
won Dc IN the habit Of going out on a train a. he
grows up.-M Y. Tyi6unss
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EXCHANGES.

! We observe that many of our brethren of Z
) the press send their paper in exchange to the q
odd dominion, , and the ..Eew Era We Q
> would respectfully inform them that the two 9
J papers are the same, in fact, the latter being .
\ the DAILY, and the former the WEEKLY, and y
, both published at the same office. Return. y
I ing thanks for their %favors, we subscribe our =
|, selves. Their obedieut servant, =
THE EDITOR. Q
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19

Lance PorAToEs.--We were shown some
fne, large Irish potatoes, raised by MIR. Jacques
Lastrapes, Of our Parish, which, in size and
quality, we have never seen excelled any
where. They were really enormous--one alone
being sufficient for a mans dinner. NJ. L. plan
ted one barrel of seed, and reaped there(rom
90 bushels, not taking into account those which
had been used, during their progress, for the
family. He planted in halls, mixed cotton-seed
and manure, and killed but once after planting.
The produce is almost incredible. Who says
our Prairie lands are not of a superior order, and
capable Of producing any thing
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19

ANoTHER BALG.-Mr. G. Sloan gives anoth.
er ball on the Sd July next, at his Ball Room in
Washington, under the management of several
gentlemen. We hope to see a general atten-
dance.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19
TEMPERANCE BARREcTp

A barbecue will be given by the friends of w..
ance, near the village Of Bayou Chicot, on FridSs Z
4th day Of July next. Ageneral invitation 10 sxttsss.
to the citizens Of the adjoining Parishes, and alsosei
Ministers Of the Gospel of all orthodox d~enomins.aS
who will be expected to hold a two days messing esa
Saturday and Sunday following the barbecue.
Bayou Chicot, May 29th, ls45.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19
AgonoD8o

Francois vige, Of tho Parish of Ct. 1ana
AS applied by Petition, for the appointment ofksl
~ ministrator of the Estate Of
JOHN MCDANIEL.
late of the Parish of st. Landry, deceased.
Any person intending to oppose said appointass
will file the same in writing, in my Office, within
days from and after the Publication hereof.
A. GARRIGUES, Parish JudH
Opelousas, June 18th, ls45-2t.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19
st. 9anprB 8gtS,
0PMS@UsMs, LA,
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 10, ls45.

Bishop PoLK, Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, visited this place, and preached in the
Protestant Chapel, on Sunday last, and admin
|istered the rite Of confirmation.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19

RrMitchell, whose trial, confession, &c.
will be found in our columns to-day, is to be ex
ecuted on The 18Th July nert, in this place.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19

The editors of the Washington Consi,,,,.
have heard from various sources that M ~
Caleb Cushing is preparing a work desc,;ns,e:la t
Of the people and scenes which came nnal psss
observation while engaged in his mission y w q
ma. Mr.. c.. has the ability to write an ,S,s IN
ting book. sss
The Mobile Reglsteraays that n. q. SL;.,,
Esq, Charge d'AffaiEesSto Venezuela, a s,s.oss
in that city on Friday, on his way to Carsa Mea
The Nashville Union says that Gen. IN
Armstrong left that city on the 18th ultima
his way upon his duties as Consul a, Liysss a
He was to travel by way Of Washington h S Ss
York.
APAIR OF DwARYs. The New York az.
states that the City Hall was visited, i 6sT SstsAa|
since, by twin sisters, both very pretty, NIL S9
slough well formed and of excellent syn,ss. VS.
were neither Of them more than thirty inSL.4
height. They wore dressed alike, in tbs s.e
style Of fashion, and their appearance eYs;ss
much interest.
The Natchez Courier says that about 4 BIZ
have been sent from that city to Pit,sbura sg II
relief Of the sufferers by the late FIRE.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19
,NOT,T(,E,
LE

XNTILLb be sold at public auction, to the lss
w highest bidder, by the undersigned Parish
in and for the parish Of st. Landry,
On Monday, the 7th day q la
next, 1SA5,
AT the residence of EvARIsrE GrrLLoNY, q nea
residue of the property belonging to the esias
CATHERINE vICrOIRE DONATE, fw
Of said Parish, deceased, consisting Of
Eleven hundred head Of vacheri
ned Cattle; about two hundred
of unbrokcn Horses and Mla
twenty-five yacherie Horses
ninety or | hundred head Of Bs7'
to be sold in a single lot.
TEnMs AND CoHDrrIoNs-One-half ofsthe
money payable on the first day of April next, e
the other half payable on the first day Of April
ls47-purchascrs giving approved personal 81
All sums not punctually paid at maturity, tobtsss8
per cent. intcreet until finally settled.
A.. GARRIGUES, PGfisk 9sst
June 5th, lS45.-ts
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19

ENGLAND AND THE SouTH.-Ihere is an ar
,ieIe going the rounds, copied from the London
Times, suggesting the propriety, in case Of a
war between that country and the United States
that England should send an army blacks on our
southern borders, and invite our slaves to raise
the standard Of instruction! Many papers have
suggested the propriety, in case this should be
done, Of hanging every black rascal found on
our shores! We think we have a better idea,
and one calculated to get rid of such an annoy.
ance in a much more satisfactory way to us Let
the President ofthe United States issue a procla
nation, that every black subject Of Queen Vic.
toria. caught upon our soil, become the proper
ty of the person capturing him, and remain his
slave for life! This will be enough. In less
than ajifey, the flour or five black regiments
will be found scattered through our sugar anc
cotton fields, raising any thing but instruction
We will soon make them useful! Carry thu
idea around, and give usa chance at them!
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19
NEW CONsTYTUTInN

NEW CONSTITUTION.
We have had our English and French Consssss;
corrected with great care and have printed 1 rrss
o~fextras, which we will furnish to those WISHING y sIs
at cheap rates. Every man should have one,
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19
sekeeper shouId PreserYe II.

Recipe for curing Chronic Dyseatary.
Three ounces of Simavouba one ounce OF
rasped deer horn two ounceeso of powdered steel;
one ounce fred CLAN root. or Marsh lilly Boil
the above in a bottle ofwtite wine and o bottle
Of water, until it is reduced one.half all take
q small coffee-cup full morning, noon, and night.
The diet, fat meat and corn bread. 1.-THE first
don't cure, pour boiling water on the grounds,
and let the patient drink il as taesine.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19

gether, that not a flaw could be found! We sin
cerely trust others may take warning from lhis
case; and that Mitchell may be enabled before
his death, 10 make his peace with God aud han!
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-19

GrAtthe second race between PaaBstona and
Fashion, over the Camden Course the latter
came off victorious. Time: first heat, I 4s;
second heat, Z 81.