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From the LoceH Courier.
VIRGINIA AND NEW ENGLAND.

In the National Magazine for June, we find
an interesting article upon the past and present
condition of New England and Virginia, which
presents several striking facts, which cannot
fail to make New England men proud of the land
OF their birth and OF the free institutions under
which they live, and which were founded by the
wisdom OF their fathers.
New England and Virginia were both settled
by Englishmen. The first settlement was made
in Virginia in 1907, at Jamestown. The first set
tement IN \ eW England was made in Plymouth.
in 1920. Thus Virginia had thirteen years the
start. The settlement in Virginia had powerful
friends in the mother country, and Government
graciously smiled on their enterprise. New Eng
landers exies from their homes, and were
looked at with distrust by the Government at
home. The land which the Virginia colonists
claimed was rich in soil, mineral, and timber Its
climate was salubrious and mild. Virginia lies
between those parallels of latitude which include
the finest climate on the old continent, viz Mo-
rocco, Syria, Asia Minor, Greece, Sicily, Naples
and the southern part of Spain. Mr.. Jefferson
In his Notes on Virginia, says, sit is not easy to
say what are the articles cannot raise, as eve-
ry thing harder than the olive and as hardy
as the hg, can be raised here in the open
air" Mr.. Darby says, that making allowance
Tor mountains and other unproductye tracts
there would still rem in fifty thousand square
miles of territory within the State capable OF sus.
tanning population as dense as that of the coun-
ty of Henrico, which includes the city of Rich
mond. Such ratio would give to Virginia
population Of five millions New England is less
favored in climate and soil than Virginia, and is
almost wholly without mineral treasures. Her
navigable rivers are few and small, compared
with Virginia. Corn, potatoes, and hay are her
great agricultural products. Most of her flour
she imports from the West and South, and her
coal she brings from the mines of Pennsylvania
The cotton she consumes in her manufactures is
wholly the product of the South.
The area of the New England States is thus
n1-nrn k1 do hot
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68.026
4O,336,64O

The area OF Virginia is 10000 square miles,
The area of England and Wales is but 1872,
Scotland 26,0l6, and Ireland 81 ,S74 square miles
Thus we find that Virginia has in territorial
limits, in climate, and in natural wealth, the de-
cided advantage over New England She had al
so the start of New England in settlement. The
aboriginal inhabitants of Virginia were less war
like and lever in numbers, than those with whom
the New England colonists had for years 10 wage
war and suffer from their ravages.
Now then, let US trace the progress of the two
colonies. In 17OI, the population of New Eng
land was estimated at 120 900, while that OF Vir-
ginia was but 10000. In l749, New England
contained population of 385, 1000 Virginia S.
600 Edmund Burke, in work published in
1857, estimates the population at between $4,000
aud 10000 whites, and nearly 100000 slaves.
The physical strength of the colonies was
shown during the of the revolution, from
l775 to 1888, inclusive. New England furnish
ed POI continental soldiers and 1884 mill
tia, while Virginia furnished 26,678 continentals
and $500 militia for the Revolutionary service,
during the same period.
The following tables will show the relative
strength Of the two divisions up to the present
time, after a race of more than two centuries
In all the elements of strength, New England
has left her Southern rival far behind:
Comparative oiea0 of the present condition of
.Neao England and Virginia.
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Wor,, Carding, Cloth Dressing,

And Manufacturing.
pOYAL IL. CHAPLIN respectfully informs
the public that he has repaired and enlarged his former
establishment, and fitted it up with good machinery ua-
Bile for CARDING WOOL INTO ROLLS, and Manufac
turing IL into PLAIN CLOTH, KERSEMERE, AND
FROCKlNG on shares otherwise.
Custom Cloth and Old Garments Dyed and Finished as
usual.
u Wool and Cloth, with directions thereon, left at the
Store Of HARRINGTON, Worcester, or VIM. BENEFITS
Hubbardston, will be taken and returned.
Holden, East Village, June IL. If
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Pasture for Sale.
LOANS ON MORTGAGE.

1NIE funds Of the State Mutual Lie Assurance Company
will be loaned Mortgages of Real Estate App!ica-
lions will be received by WILLIAM DICKINSON Treasu
rer at the Central Bank.
Worcester, June 4. istf
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DUTIES OF PosTMAsTERs. A letter from The Office
OF the postmaster general under date OF July H. says
When subscribers refuse to take pamphlets or news
papers from the office, postmdsers now, hereo-
fore, required to notify editors &c, and may frank lei
tiers containing such notice"
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Paper Hangings.

Wholesale and Retail.
THE subscribers are manufacturing all kinds OF PAPER
l. HANGINGS AND BORDERS, OF every description,
and have an extensive always hand part
of which may be and for sale (ioCer than
purchased elsewhere) at L. w. Sc G. p. BANCROFTS,
No 1855 MAIN STREET WORCESTER, Mass, and ut SAAI'L
b. PIERCE CO.'S, No. Al BROAD ST BosToN.
Also, large assortment of French Borders and FIRE
Board Prints &c. w. P. " HITE Il CO.
Newark, N. j., July %, 1915. SIN
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n One Hundred Dollars.

In addition to the above premiums deposite of per
cent on the premiums will be required; and a depose
note varying at the different ages from Is 80 per
the premiums
Applications for Assurance may be made the Office of
the Company, at the CENTRAL BANK in Worcester and
the Agents in the and sections of New England,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
CLARENDON HARRIS, Secretary.
Worcester, July 9, ls45.
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THE PROTECTION ms. co.
fire M s Erchnnne RnildLnos Mnrth nf The

ME PROTECTIUN ms. co.
Office No. s, Exchange Buildings, North of the
State House, Hartford, CT.
TTNHS Company incorporated by the legislature of
/ Connecticut, with Capital of ONE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS for the purpose of effect
ing Fire and Marine Insurance. and has the power of in
creasing its Capital to Half a Million Of Dollars.
The Company offer to insure Houses, Stores, Mills Fac
tories Barns and their contents and all othe nsurable
property against loss and damage by fire. The OF
premium offered low those of other similar
institutions and every man has opportunity, for trng
protect himself against the Tavages of this destruc
tive element The the Office pursues in transactng
their business and in the adjusting and payment of losses
is prompt and liberal.
Persons DESTROYS of obtaining Insurance against loss and
damage by fire. in Worcester Vicinity referred, for
further particulars, ISAAC DAVIS, ESQ., his office in
Worcester. WILLIAM CONNER, Secy.
Hartford, July IT, 1874. ly
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-12
From The New prun,wick N. n Time


AT democratic meeting held at the Bulls Head
in this city, on Monday evening, the 9Th instant,
Messrs. G. b. Adrain, James G. Zabriskie, Lewis
r. STEELE James R. Hardenburg, and Ebenezer
Drury were opponteda committee TO draught resolu-
tons expressive of the sense Of the meeting on the
message Of the President; who reported the follow
ing, which were unanimously adopted, viz
Resolved, That the message Of President Polk to
the Congress of the United States is characterized
by great ability, and will lose nothing when COM
pared with the messages of his ablest predecessors
in office.
Rtsolrtd, That we hail with unfeigned delight his
recommendation to Congress of the speedy adoption
State into the Union; as we are DESTROYS Of seeing
the "lone starr take her place among, and add her
light TO, our glorious constellation.
Rtsoired That his views on the Oregon question
nrc those of patriotic and fearless statesman; and
ms all past efforts 10 compromise il have failed, we
therefore approve of his recommendation to Con-
gress that they proceed to give the years notice. as
required by the convention of 1927, and adopt such
measures us may best secure our rights, and the
government and protection Of our citizens in Ore.
gon.
Rssoirsd, That we deprecate war as great calam.
Try, and should regret to see IL but as our lustrious
forcfathers met IL in the defence Of their rights, so
are we, their descendants, equally ready to meet II
in the defence Of our rights adhering TO the
maxim Ito ask nothing that is not right, and sub.
NIT to nothing that il wrong"
Resolved, Tint the views of the President on the
subject Of the tariff are those Of an enlightened and
liberal. minded statesman, who studies the best in
icrests Of the whole American people, and not sim
ply Of particular class; and that, as the present
tariff OF 1912 operates unequaly, and is therefore
unjust, we approve Of his Recommendation TO Con-
gress that Il be revised and modified.
Rssolrsd, That his recommendation to Congress
of the establishment Of national treasury for the
safe depository Of the public moneys, ~ was no
doubt contemplated by the trainers of the federal
constitution, 10 a mtasure Of vital importance 10 the
best interests Of the government and country, and
which we hope TO see soon adopted
R,soirtd, That while, IN speaking Of the message
Of the President we cannot forbear also 20 notice
the mss,erly report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
M the subjects q tariff and national treasury,
being document most lucid in lis views and mos,
90 werf IN is MISUNDERSTANDING still further evil
denee Of the great ability Of i,s author and emitting
him IN the highest regard Of the American people.
RssBirsd, That the administration Of James X.
Polk Is eminently worthy &C the support, not only
n the democratic party but ~ the whole country.
Rssolrsl, That copy ofthe foregoing resolution,
). transmitted N the President and Secretary of the
Treasury, and that they be pnblsshed IN the demo-
cratic papers ofths State and Washington city.
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u the UNION
THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

Among the many proposed reorganizations Of de-
partmcns and bureaux at the capital Of the general
government, and suggested in the message, thore
cannot be one more necessary than a reorganza-
ton of the State Department in SO far as the details
concerned As affairs now are, and for long
time have been carried on, it is not little wonder
full that so much promptness and despatch have been
displayed. But the business has been kept cup
to the square" only through the untrirg zeal and
unAagging day and night industry and toil-actual
toll--not only on the part Of the Secretary and ha
chief Clerk Mr. Trist, but likewise on the part of
corps Of clerks valuable and efficient as any other
to be named. Yet why is it requisite that public
servants should waste their energies when that
which is thrown away er necessitate, if judicious-
y and properly applied to the public service, would
rebound in en-fold degree TO the public good, and
the more speedy transaction Of the public business.
In the other departments of the government, the
establishment of bureaux has relieved the several
secretaries from weight of care and attention to
minor matters, under which, in his department, the
honorable Secretary of State now abors.
As at present organized, everything, even to the
most minute, and which possibly would require for
its disposition but moments consideration, must
pass under the hands Of the secretary; and suppos-
ing him to be deeply engaged in the preparation Of
an important protocol-orfor example in composing
such mastery letter that published in the Union
of yesterday,-the minute matter, though ofimport-
ance to some ONE and necessary to meet perhaps,
exigency existent, must of necessity be postponed to
convenient season. Let us suppose the Office of
assistant secretary(as, indeed, are told this is
one feature of the project submitted aegazed head
of bureau. Thousands Of minor matters, as well
as matters of moment, could be passed upon at
by Mr.. Trist, who possesses in an eminent degree
all the qualifications to fill the proposed place, as
fact he now does fill it, But reorganize the whole
department, by the creation of one or more sub
ordinate and measurably distinct bureau then so
mass of things" now ''perplexing in the extreme"
to one who has his whelc mind involved in affairs
Of the most momentous and vital importance, need
not come before him. We cannot now allude TO
the details of prcjet recommended for adoption;
but sincerely hope that Congress will act for
the public benefit in this matter.
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INDIANA.
To The Editor of the Union:

To The Editor of the Union:
INDIANAPOLIS, December 6, lS45.
The democratic members of the legislature held
caucus last evening, and nominated the Hon. J. D.
Bright as their candidate for United States Senator
At 10 o'clock this day, both branches Of the egis-
lature met in convention in the representative hall,
and proceeded to ballot for SENATOR and on counting
the vote given on the first ballot, they stood as fol-
lows:
Jesse ID. Bright received. .................80
Joseph q. Marshall. ....................66
piahh. ....'...............
There never was witnessed at Indianapolis, during
the session Of the legislature, the same degree Of
harmony and good feeling in the democratic party.
Although there were several democratic candidates
for the Office of senator-gentlemen, too, of high
standing in the party--there were no discussions;
and, what is unusual, all acquesced in the decision
of the majority, and the entire democratic vote of
the legislature was cast for the Hon. d. Bright.
The democracy of Indiana has no democrat within
her limits in whose honesty of purpose, and devo-
ton to the interests of the people and the principles
Of the democratic party, than Mr.. Bright In adver-
sity, as well as in prosperity, our newly elected
senator will ever be found battling for the rights Of
the people, and those great democratic measures Of
equality which secures to labor its Just reward.
Yours, DC. P. M. III.
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ron all that can learn here that there is but
opinion, with the representatives of the people, OF
the course Of the administration in relation to Ore
gon. am quite sure the nation will stand by Pres
ident Polk on this subject"
solver oldschool" writes as follows to the Phila
delphia Gazette;
sit appears that he offered TO accept the 9th par
allel OF latitude as the northern boundary Of oul
territory In Oregon and that the offer was declined
am well satisfied, that the American people viii
bear out any administration in refusing to compro
mise with any thing short Of this line"
And even the New York "Calm Observer of the
National Inie!ligencer ia forced to pay to Mr.. Polk
compliment, as follows
81 have not yet found the citizen who appears to
entertain the LEAFS, serious apprehension Of war
All seem 70 think that il must take at least fifteen OF
eighteen months; and being thus distant, it will be
time enough 10 examine the question when the
twelve months notice has been given, and is about
TO expire. Sufficient unto the day is the evil there
Of Is their doctrine.
"These remarks do not apply with full force to
the large holders Of public stocks and money capt.
alists They already esince some shyness, and eau
tously inquire, Will not Congress make large appro
prstons for the navy and for placing the country in
better state Of defencei And will not the govern.
meni, IN consequence, require a large amount OF
funds, 10 meet which must they not create new
stocks' These inquiries Indicate, TO limited extent,
the feelings OF that class OF the community; but IN
every civilized nation on earth they are the most
sensitive men, snd the last thai any government can
rely upon when money is wanted, and especially to
carry on q war,
II wish the President could have taken different
yiew of the question respecting the navigation of the
Columbia, and have renewed the offer as made by
Mr.. Adams, President, Mr.. Clay, Secretary of State,
and Mr. Gallatin, negotiator. Il would have closed
The door to much cayil; and, IL war we must have,
il would have secured to the administration greaie,
support. But, in offering the 49ih degree as the
basis Of the compromise, he has shown that as yet
he Is not sreusirsy under the control of the reck-
less fanatics Of his party"
But we must stop here. We have, we think es-
tablished the position, upon the evidence Of neutral
and wing papers, that the President has acted, not
only like patriot, but like an able and wise man,
and one anxious to preserve peace, but not at the
expense Of national honor and interests. He has
justified our government in the eyes Of the world;
he has placed England and her diplomacy clearly in
the wrong. Our great rival will also be forced to
this conviction, and will not be able to stand up
against the rowns Of the civilized world it, upon
slender preIcxt, she unfurls the red flag of war;
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PETITIONS.

a.. ,o,,utulate the country on the good spin
..h;ch some OF the petitions touching two most
I.i,,,e subjects have been presented and disposed
TIL, remonstnnees against the annexation Of
w.. have been presented in considerable profa-
correspondent Of the Baltimore Amer
:. eliminates the number OF signatures 10 those
IN were laid before the House Of Representa-
!. an Thursday last, at 10000. The same letter
!, ,,eaks Of memorials, signed by 10000 more,
-. Massachusetts, alone. What has become Of
a.n, Laid quietly upon the table. Even Mr..
liam, remarked, on that day, that, 'as the House
i, determined to hurry through the measure Of
.,,.xa,on, regardless Of any circumstances against
|, h, should hereafter content himself with present.
!, he memorials forwarded TO him, and submit 10
~, seemed TO be the determined action Of the
House.
aTbe SPEAKER said that unless otherwise order
:. bv the House, he should order the clerk TO lay
4, memorials upon The table.
aMr. ADAMS then went on 10 present great num-
i, AZ memorials, demonstrating against the annex
mon Of Texas; all Of which were laid upon the Ia
Ne"
Tho same destination awaited other petitions for
A, emancipation of slaves in the District Of Co
imbia.
aMr. CuLyER, Of New York, presented memo
4, for the abolition Of slavery in the District Of
Columbia, and moved that it be referred to select
pmmtlee. -,
aMr. Borp moved that il be laid upon the table.
uMr. CULVER called for the yeas and nays, which
,,s ordered. The vote was ll9 yeas to GO nays
aMr. Culver presented another petition of the
am, character, which took the same course.
aNumerous Inconsistencies TO the annexation OF
TINS were presented from New York, New Jer.
W, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; all Of which were laid
Spon the table"
They are quietly ainurned." They arc received
"A then laid upon the table. How much better, II
uy are received at ALL that they be laid upon the
ue, than to be referred to select committee, then
nlued back to the House, only to give rise to g
,pHscled and inAammatory debate, that, like the
70 upon the prairies, spreads far and near, and
mans the whole country in the confagration.
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From our regular correspondent
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IL, II

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. III, 1919.
There has been quite see-sawing, or "sliding
scale' in stock market within the last few days
Yesterday there was quite panic produced by the
news from New York, where il appears, there was
a concerted movement among the spectators to pull
down all kinds Of securities. To-day, the aspects
more favorable. State ives have, however, fallen
off considerably and "fances" have decreased quite
sensibly. The stock market is strange barometer
and the administration which expects TO control its
movements by the ups and downs of this fskle and
ever-chsnging criterion, would have enough to do in
all conscience. A shrewd old Spectator said TO me
last night, that if he knew there was not to
be war, he could realize an immense fortune. Such
men speculate upon everything, and they are most
expert alarming the fears of the timd by creating
a panic and pulling down prices. State stocks
(fves) selling yesterday at S6S SO, and at IL
o'clock to-day at $40 25--thus showing q tendency
upwards. There is no doubt Of the payment Of our
State interest in February. The State Treasurer
announces that the whole amount will be promptly
met.
Commodore Jesse Duncan Elliott died at his
boarding house, in this city, on last evening at II
o'clock. His disease very complicated one
including disease of the heart. He was not con-
scious for two days before his death. Commodore
Elliott in the 62d year of his age at the time OF
| his death. He hos acted conspicuous part in his
tory, and was possessed of many virtues. His ser.
vices in the navy are familiar to all of us, and he
will long be remembered one who had warm
| true heart-who was brave and gallant, ana pos
sessed deep affection for what he believed to be
| right.
| very large meeting was held in this city las
evening, in favor of the continuous railroad from
Philadelphia to Pttsburg II was composed Of the
most wealthy and distinguished of citizens, and
was conducted with great spirit and enthusiasm
The president was the venerable merchant, Thomas
P. Cope; and among the speakers were Hon. VIM
Meredith, (who offered the resolutions, and Meesrs
Gilpin, McCahen and Holehurst have no doub
that a large amount Of money be raised in thi,
city to carry out the object ofthe meeting
| The weather is now very cold, and the rivers ant
streams are rapidly freezing. God help the poor