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THE LADIES FETE.

This admirable cornerstone is still kept up at
the Town Hall, and each evening adds more de-
lights TO those experienced on the previous ones.
The girls are charming. the matrons are interest
ing and lively, the refreshments rich and savory
but what shall we say of the music ? ay, that's
the question. Being musician ourself we can
not discourse scientifically on The subject. but we
can say truly our very soul is thrilled with delight
when that ''young lady from Norfolk" touches
with her magic fingers the keys of the piano.
We have not heard she angels sing" for some
time they will, no doubt, breathe ont the music
OF the spheres to-nght-go and catch the hea-
venly sounds.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
A GOOD HIT.

The Hon. Thomas H. Bayly is not at all too
severe in his reply to the Hon. Garrett Davis, who
represents Mr.. Clay's District in Kentucky. Tho
late debate on the election of public printer,
furnishes the following decided hit:
The honorable gentleman (Mr. Davis) has
undertaken 10 remind me that am from the Ac-
comac district, and that my illustrous predecessor
was one of the fnTemos, in this reform. The hon
orable gentleman thus seems to admonish me to
be careful how departs from the footsteps of that
predecessor. | believe, sir, tina, the honorable
gentleman himself comes from the Leging ton
district and perhaps it may sound strangely in
his ears, that the district ,chich represent er-
poets me TO think for museIf!'
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
SENATOR BENTON.

The proceedings of the u. S. Senate, on Tues
day, Dec. 9. show this gentleman, with one or
two of his personal friends, as voting with the
whigs in the election of officers. BY this course,
no succeeded in defeating Judge Sturgis, of Geor-
gia, the democratic candidate for Clerk, and re-
eleclng Mr. Asbury Dickens. the present wing
incumbent. Mr.. Salisbury, Of Pennsylvania, the
democratic candidate for assistant door keeper
was also defeated in like manner, and Mr. HUl-
land. formerly Of the Washington Globe office,
was elected, on the fourth ballot. by one maturity.
This Is hardly consistent in Mr.. Benton with
the motto attributed to him, viz -" Union, har-
mony, notwithstanding for the cause
nothing for men" What will our neighbors,
over the way. say to this instance Of his defec-
lion? Will they pass it by in silence. as they
did his opposition to Annexation in the last Con-
gfess Tor will they label him as " distinguish
ed individual" and accord to him the right Of
acting just he pleases 2-HiPs NJ II. Patriot.
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ACQUII~rAL OF CALEB ]. McNULTY

In the case of the United States against Nc
Nuiiy Mr.. Fendall. counsel for the prosecution
concluded his very able address yesterday about
one O'Clock. when the case went To the jury, WI no.
after retiring for short time, returned verdict
OF not guilty This trial has lasted one entire
week, and has excited in lis progress, from day
to day, unusual interest, the court. room being
crowded with spectators.-yNationql Intelligent
Ger
The above verdict again illustrates the beaut-
full uncertainties of the law. McNulty is guilty
of The charges, but he is acquitted on the ground
that he did not hold the moneys according to
law" but q" according to usage '-.Ne,c Era
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
THE TARIFF

late number OF the Journal Of Commerce saws
that a letter has been received from Wing mem
Der IN Congress stating that the fate of the Tariff
of AZ is seaed-thal there are Democrats enough
10 carry the Administration measure, though all
the Pennsylvania Delegation 90 against it. This
we should be glad to he assured Of
Our Washington correspondent analysed the
vote on printing an extra number 10000 of the
Treasury Report, considering it an Indication of
the opinion of Members the Tariff Mr. Har-
manson Of La, writes us that this classification
does him injustice. He voted against the extra
number on grounds of economy-ihinking the usu
al number 100000 enough for all purposes.
But so far, he says, from intending his vote as an
indication Gfa leaning TO the protective policy he
approves heartily Of the principles Of Mr. Walkers
Report, and thinks it the ablest that has ever
ernanaied from that department. He will give il
his cordial support and in event give his aid to
any Tariff that has the principle miscaled pro,ec
ton in it, Charleston yMerrwy
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
NATIVE AMERICANISM.

We see in the National Inelgencer, the fol-
lowing communication of Mr.. Robinson, tender
ing a challenge to Mr. Lewis C.. Levin, to NEE,
him in debate on the subject Of" Native Ameri-
canism." Mr.. Robinson is an Irishman by birth
an American by adoption. and patriot from prin
ciple. Mr.. Levin is, we believe. a South Carroll
liam, the son of a London Jew, Christian by
profession. and, since he has been reformed by the
great Washingtonian movement, is one of the
grossest and viesi demagogues, now living, who,
like the Rodin in the Wandering jew, would
stick at nothing To accomplish his own ambitious
aspirations. His InciiIng and defending the late
mobs. burnings and murders, that have disgraced
Philadelphia, fslly prove this. We hope the
meeting will take place.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
SHERIFF BACKENsToS ACQUITTED

j. b. Backenstos, Sheriff Of Hancock county.
H., has been tried at Peoria on the charge Of mur
der, connected with the death Of WOrrell the an
ii Mormon last fall. The jury brought in yer
dict Of not guilty. The jury could not have ar
rived at any other conclusion justly. The Mis-
souri, Reporter says. " In the first place, lie did
not shoot Worrell, nor was Worrell shot as his in
sligation or with his consent; and in the second
place, if Worrell had been shot by him, the act
would have been. under the circumstances, per
fccrly justlfiable." We hope that this verdict
will encourage The public officers in the neiphbor
hoad of the Mormons TO discharge their duties
fcarlesIy. if difficulties shall again occur between
the saints and the antics.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
THE LAW OF THE FINGER RING

u gentleman wants wife, he wears ring
on the first finger Of the left hand if he is engag
ed, he wears it on the second finger; if married
on the third; and on the fourlh, if he never in
tends TO get married When a lady is not en-
gagged, she wears a hoop or diamond on her first
finger; if engaged, on the second If married on
the third and the fourth if she intends TO be
maid. When gentleman presents fan. =
flower, or trnkets TO lady with the left hand
this, on his part, is an overture Of regard should
she receive 1t with her left hand. it IS considered
as an acceptance Of his esteem but if with the
right hand, it is refusal Of the offer Thus bv
a few simple tokens, explained by rule, the pas-
sion of love is expressed.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
THE BRITISH NAVY AT DEFIANCE.

The New York Sun says. " we are authorized
to say that model for Steam Battery is being
completed in this city, entire projec
ton, which will set a, defiance any attemp, to en-
ter our harbors. An appropriation from Congress
will be applied for in few days, to erect one of
these batteries at the Narrows''
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
ABOLITION OF MILITIA TRAININGS

Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont, three
states where military trainings have been the
most popular have abolished the compulsory drill
in Massachusetts,, the sum Of $50, 900 per annum
has been appropriated to any number Of the old
militia, not exceeding 10000, at the rate Of So
each, for voluntary duty certain number Of days
IN every year Even this does not succeed in
keeping up The military spirit.
In Maine, the system Of militia drills was en-,
iirely abolished some 10 or ! years ago, when all
her laws requiring that useless service were re-
pealed, but retaining the militia system, simply
by continuing the enrolment Of ali that would 10
bound at her call to come forth to the support OF
her laws, or for the defence Of her soil.
Vermont, at the recent session Of her legisla'
iure, has followed the example Of Maine. She
passed an act repeating all laws that heretofore
required militia drills. and substituted merely an
enrolment, as for jury purposes, Of all that would
under the old system, have been liable to militia
service.
When will Virginia follow these praiseworihy
examples ?--.Ns,O Era.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
EDITORIAL CHANGE

BY The last Lynchburg Republican, we learn
that Robert Cawthon, Esq, under whose able
management it has done Yeoman's service in the
cause of democracy, has sold out his interest in
the establishment. to Messrs. Dewitt S. Glass,
gentleman well acquainted with the business, and
who have been heretofore connected with the
Renuhlican
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
CoIsman's Hotel. Washington, Dec. IL.

To the Hon. LEWIS G.. LEVIN:
Pardon me for the liberty take in thus pub
lcly addressing yOu. You recullect when you
visited New York to address the people of that
city the topics you discussed To day in
The House of Representative, that | offered To
meet You and discuss those subjects. You de
clIned To meet me because you had not time. |
renewed my offer afterwards in Philadelphia,
which you again declined on some other excuse.
We are both here now, and might prOhtably
spend night, face TO face, in discussing matters
which the hour-rule will not permit you TO dwell
upon at length in Congress. You have made
charges against myself and other na:uralIzed citi
zens which cannot he sustained in any other way
than by flights of the imagination. Your appeal
To the South To rally against US was peculiarly
just and unfuunded You can PROFOUND your af-
firnaiive propositions and will take the negative
or will PROFOUND affirmative propositions and
you can take the negative. You can also choose
your own time for dabate. We can mutually
agree upon the officers of the meeting and if a
crowd is anticp aed large for Carusi's or sumo
other hall 10 be chosen, there can be an admission
fee charged, The proceeds to be distributed for
fuel, Sc, among the poor of Washington, or
given for some other benevolent purpose make
the proposition in good faith and kindness, and /
know that the discussion can be carried on with
mutual courtesy. We can have a large, in
| lelligent, and impartial audience. You can
speak your feelings Native, alternating with
me in speeches of specified time; | can speak
mine as naturalized american citizen. If fail
to defend my successfully, it will be an
other Native iriumph-On a small scale, to be
sure, bnt one which think you ought not to des-
pise, the political triumphs hereafter to be OBJ
tanned among the American people by your party
will not be numerous. Respectfully, yours,
RORINCON
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OUR FLAG!
THE OSCEOLA
MESSRS. HODGES s. co,

Have furnished us with No. Is of the Pictorial
Bible No. of the Illuminated Wandering Jew
and No. 6S of the Library of Select Novels COZ
tanning Ascanio OF the Scup,or's Apprentices
An historical romance of the 10th century. Trans
lated from the French Of Alexander Dumas"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-AbOnt nine
O'Clock on Thursday evening, as a coal train and
freight train were proceeding in Opposite direc-
lions on the Reading Railroad, near Phoenixville.
they came into collision, and man named Patrick
Hagan, was crushed between the wood tender
and a car, and so horribly mangled that il is ex-
pecled he is by this time dead. II was not known
that he was on the car at the time and, fter the
accident, he retained sufficient recollection to in
form the conductors that he had jumped on for the
purpose of coming To the city. vi here he had rela
tives The conclusion drove the Goa car agains,
the wood.iender, catching the unfortunate man
about the hips. severng both legs from the body.
One Of the legs could not he found after the acct
dent, being literally ground to pieces among the
wood. After waiting on the ground for two
hours and seeing every attention paid TO the Door
man, the train came on TO The city .-Ledger.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
WHAT is PERJURY2

1t has been decided in new Jersey, that false
oath taken with uplited hands is not perjury.
The statute law of that State requires The ordina-
~ form in taking an oath.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29
FARMERS DON'T SELL YOUR ASHES.

According to late discoveries in Agricultural
Chemistry, Professor Liebig says, that in taking
the hay from the meadows, the principal cause Of
exhaustion to the SOIL is the loss Of the potash
coutsined in the hay, and that this may be readi.
ly restored by sowing the meadows with thin
covering Of wood ashes. I once heard yerv
successful farmer say, that he never sold bushel
from his farm-ihat it was worth so cents
bushel to SOW on grass and corn
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-29

ID LUSH-Battcrs will find il TO their advantage
10 examine our Stock Of BLACK PLUS HE0
before purchasing elsewhere, as anxious !"
close tho lot JNO. COOKE co
De-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-09
RICHMOND MARKET orr .

FLoUR-country, sales at 80 So
cotton fARNs.-Richmond aud Manchester FAC.
cory prces,) NOS TO ~ IL cts; Nos IL TO % IL cfs
PRovIsroNs-Smithfed and city cured BACON ne.
round) ID cents; Western sides 8 S3d ccnts.
shoulders -2 s cents. 'N"'
LARD.--9 10 cents.
CATrLE.-Cattle, from the scales, gross weight ss2
1925. Sheep, Is so to $500 per head.
Notwithstanding, whole sale, for common from, -
IL TO ID cts Fresh Butter, from Ii to 16 cents
FisH-Herripgs, No. L, 1892 LA $4,75 in store ;
CorrEs.-Rio, 6 "a cts. st. Domingo. 6asI-4.
Laguyra, ID a 8; Java, III 10
TEAs.-lmperiai aud Gunpowder, So cents a 81 pa
per Black, % a 60 cts.
SUeARs.-New Orleans Sugars a 7 3D. cents Porto
Rico IL as l-2 cts; ST. Croix az; Loaf Sugars II
121-2.
MoLAssgs-Cuba, 2S 30 cts Porto Rico. a. !, %
cts, New Orleans in bbls., 80 a 80 cts
CANDLEs.-Tallow a 10 IL; sperm 30 a 30; UulI,s
Patent IL 10 Is cents per ID.
OtL.W inter sperm 81 100 cts; whale doc: bleach.
cd do. 40 SO Linseed 10 TO rs cents
SoAP.-For brown 3D. a 5cts white and varicga-
ted II IL per ID.
SALT.-From the wharf & so from store s. IS.
PLAsTBR.- $500, basin bank; wharf 325 Tier
ecs Of 500 lbs, ground $175
1RoEc-PIg, $50 $33 English SS5 90 Sweden
S9i 50; Trcdcgar 500; Up Country Bar $50 l-2
ass.
srEEt.-American bIistercd $flO per ton.
Cur MAILS IL cents. per h.
SHoT.--5 Id 10 cents per b.
FEATHERs.-2S 30 cts. per Ii. for live geese
HtDEs.-Green, to 5 IL cents per h.; Spanish
12l-2a15.
crovrRsBsp.- Holders ask SO $50.
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THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE.

The Rhode island Historical Society, says the
New York Journal of Commerce, have passed a
resolution declining to accept the medal which
Commodore Jesse ID. Elliot had caused to be
struck in honor of ]. Fennimore Cooper, as an
acknowledgment for the ''historical justice which
no has awarded to the character of Com Elliot
In his published writings" The reason assign
ed for returning the medal is, that in reference 10
the Battle Of Lake Erie, Mr. Cooper has labored
to establish opinions which the Society can nei-
ther adopt nor sanction; and justice requires tina,
the Society shall not do or participate In any acl
which may imply its acquescence in the efforts
which have been made in behalf of Commodore
Elliot, 10 establish for him reputation derogato.
~ to the Just fame of his deceased commander.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-09
IBY REoUEsT.1
From the augusta Democrat.
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY

Ma. GEIoER-Permit me, through your columns, TO
acknowledge the reception the of the FEMALE
SEMINARY-of the following donations, viz:
From KENYON HARPER, Esq, Mccullough Map OF
the heavens with the accompanying Treatise on Astro
Monty Also from the same, Mitchels large Map of the
United States, with the volume statistical and explana-
tory.
From Major JOHN MARSHALL McCUE, I3radford's
popular view OF Astronomy large quarto volume
with plates.
From MIR. RoBEaT CowAN, Bookseller Mitchcll's
splendid Map Of the World.
From ANOTHER GENTLEMAN, Mitchels small Map
OF the United Stacs-thc last and improved impression
These are all OF great yalGe TO the schooand the do
nors are hereby rendered my thanks on behalf of all
concerned The friends Of the school reminded that
we are commencing LIBRARY, and the provision Of a
PHILOSOPHICAL APPARATUS. Doubtless it is in the
power OF many other gentlemen give us great aid at
small personal sacrifice in similar way, until walls
snan De covered with Maps aad filled with
Books of nestimable value to the Institution ANY con-
trbutions OF this kind, sent to the Principal will be
carefully appropriated TO their designed object and pro-
PeEy designated and pepetuated part of the pro-
perry of the Institution. R. w. BAILEY
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HFl@TS1p SAJhlao

IN pursuance of the provisions of Deed of
Trust executed to me by Henry McClung, re-
corded in the Clerks Office OF the Hastings Court
OF Staunton, shall, OH Monday the 9Th of Oc-
tober, lS45, offer at public auction upon the pre-
misses, that valuable property known as the
"EAGLE TAVERN ESTABLISH MENT,' -
in the town of Stanton. The reputation of This
house is such that no farther description is Deem
ed necessary. The title is believed TO be un-
questionable.
The terms of sale will be so much cash as will
deiray expenses OF sale and pay the amount due
on the trust deed, which will probably be one
third of the value of the property i; the balance
in one and two years, we'll secured
WILLIAM CRAIG, Trustee.
Sept. 25, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-09

DIED. on Friday last October Sd, in this town. Rev.
JOHN WESLEY CnoNiN, Pastor Of the Methodist E.
EPISCOPAL Church.
Not only the Charch OYER which he presided but our
whole community had rich bl, ssing the ministry Of
this good mans Though his residence among us was
limited 10 few mouths and those months of bodily in
trinity, sickness and sorrow, which allowed HIM 10
preach but lc and greatly abridged his active labors
as pastor, he yet made himself extensively known in
our community and universally beloved and
His preaching marked by sound sense clear theo
iogy crven manner direct appeal pungent application
and often frrvid eoqucnce. The effect manifest in
the profound attention and solemn which pre-
vailed in his congregations in the desire of all who
heard him TO hear him again. II often remarked
that OF many good preachers who had stood in the pull
PIT OF his church here, had secured such ST.
lent and solemn attention The writer Of this short
tice, although Of another church. repeatedly
that such truth exhibited, could not be urged long
the attention of any congregation without producing
revival OF religion. His manners those of min
lister Of Chris-more like st. John than ST. Paul. and
yet happy combination Of the of both
BY those manners he constantly preached
and in his daily walks. He was good man and he loved
people," He will not, trust be soon forgotten
is ss
on imperishabe memories, we yet hope to the
harvest of his labors rcapcd carhrcapcd here al
though by other servants Of God.
Mr. Cronin came TO his duties here in feeble state
of health, produced by pulmonary hemorrhage He con-
tinucd convalesccnt with partial relapse until a few
this was soon broken and il confidently hoped that
with speedy recovery, he would be greatly relieved
from his other local infrmity. While ,ndusing these
pleasing prospects, he suddenly arrested by some
local inflammation, which brought him back again 10
the borders OF the grave and unexpectedly terminated
his useful life.
Such a life ended in triumphant death. All was
well with him. When he saw the inevitable event he
called his beloved family and friends gave them his
blessing, took afectonate leave, and With dignitv
and great eomposurc he departed short journey
he assured them that Heaven but a little way Off
and made an appointment to meet them there Nav ali
who would desire such society be sure to join that
company.
His funeral was attended on the Sabbath. The other
churches closed and one entire popuation flt Il
their privilege to join the moving procession An inn
mense congregation listened with fearful attention to an
able and eloquent sermon by Rev. Mr. MORGAN the
Presiding Elder, from Isaiah IS, S-"He will swallow
up death in victory The several clergymcn of this
place Joined in the solemn exercises, after which his
mortal remains were cntombcd the front door Of
the church where his ministry closed by the side of the
venerable Bishop George, kindred spirit to aw ait the
final resurrection 80 '
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-09
HEREDITARY DEroRMlrY.

General Green in his 'Mier Expedition touches
on the social peculiarities of the Mexican people
with free hand. He says the ninas who sold
the Texans "vino mascai,' were perfectly aston
ished at the Anglo American honesty. Soldiers
whether officers or not who would not cheat and
steal were strange beings. After relating some
astounding evidences Of the moral and physical
deterioration Of the Indio-Spanish race, the Gen
eral goes on to say: :.
81 saw families, a large portion Of whom were
blind, and one, in particular, wretchedly deiorm-
ed, without any other use Of their legs than Ia
crawl upon their all fours. with kind Of Jumping
gait, much resembling the motion of the mud
turtle. These miserable creatures, who appear.
ed as destitute of reason as Of physical power,
were huddled together in the most abject misery.
There can be nothing more certain than that these
diseases and inhrmiies are propagated. One
instance came under my observation s,rikingly
Illustrative of this fact il was in the person OF
one OF the camp followers, most unwise pro-
portion of whom pursue the Mexican camp. He
was man apparently OF about forty five years OF
age, with full-sized, well-propor;ioned head
and body, but whose legs, from his hip joints to
his feet, did not exceed one foot in length, and
his arms were in proportion to the length Of his
legs, thus giving him the height of boy of seven
years OF age. ms nttie man was oil inc most en-
during constitution, and would toddle after obi
regiment in brisk run thirty miles per day
When the regiment would halt for tue night, the
little fellow would dance either for ckacos or aguar
diente, of both of which he was very fond. lie
told us that he had very tall wife and eigh,
children that four of them took after their moth.
er and had long legs, and four of them after him
self and had short ones. Many other instances
Of LUsUs NATURE came under my observation, and
info ,aA hat, ala ,ft h.
population were afflicted with these wreiched en-
tailments.o