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NAVY DEPARTMENT-oRDsr., sc

NAVY DEPARTMENT-oHp sc.
july 3.
Commander James T. Gerry, relieved from com
mand Of the brig Somers when successor reports
and leave three months.
Commander Frederick Engle, to command Of The
Somers.
JuLY S.
Passed Midshipman J. Fenwick Stevenson, to thu
sloop Cyane.
Passed Midshipman Charles G, simons, leave
three months.
Passed Midshipman Isaac N. Brown, detached
from sIoop Falmouth, and leave three months.
Passed Midshipman Robert c. Rogers, leav'
three months
Passed Midshipman John Stuart, leave thre'
months.
Passed Midshipman Joseph s. Day, leave ,hre'
months.
Passed Midshpman Thomas Paitison, leave thre'
months ~
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TToRsEs. HoRSEsil HoRsEsil!--Just re-
IL ceived at the Farmers Hotel, corner Of 9th
and ID streets, twenty-six head of superior horses,
varying in sizes and colors, young and sound,
which will be sold at reduced prices. Persons de-
sirous Of obtaining bargains will please make early
application. - , II
July 7--3tds Proprietor.
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Quebec was visited, on the 2sth ultimo, by an
other destructive fire. One-third Of the city, en-
bracing about thirty streets is laid in ruins The
amount covered by insurance is from $1,000 to
ESQ, 900.
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MR.. sTEvENsoN's GRAFTON.

II gives us great pleasure to lay before our read
:. The admirable eulogium pronounced by An
drew Stevenson, esq, of Richmond IN honor o.
General Jackson He has shown great ingenuity
!. nresenting his subject in many novel and striking
Units Of view. The beauty and force Of the por'
ri, he has drawn, are honorable both to the orator
"a the hero, 1t occupies large space in this
evenings paper; but we could not appropriate I" 10
halter and nobler purpose
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NOR SALE, 800 cords of best quality yellow
II pine wood Also, hickory, oak, and anthracite
COAL which will be delivered for cash on reasonable
terms PETER CASANAVE,
10th street and canal.
July 1-2aw3w
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DIED,

On the 5th instant, GERTRUDE NEWTON,
infant daughter of CHARLES w. and GERrRupE
PrrrIr, aged nine months.
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BIZ A. Green, .auctionesr.

Bu II. GTeen, s1ucHo"e~'
rror1sE AND LOT AT AUCTION.--On Mon
ii dav The lath instant, shall sell, on the prem
ises. At & o'clock D. m, new frame house and LOT,
.;,,,,sd nm the north side of New York avenue, be-
tween 10Th and 18th streets. The house is well
bu;lt and of the best material, containing twelve
convenient rooms.
Terms of sale: One-sxth cash; the residue in six
equal payments, at six, twelve, eighteen, twenty
four thirty, and thirtysix months, for notes bear
ing interest. A deed given, and deed of trust
taken. -
Title unquestonable. A. GREEN,
July Id Auctoneer.
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Inc NUMBER OF members lou.
The depose was then made by John c. Rives,
the president of the Democratic Association; the
German band meantime playing most beautiful
and appropriate hymn.
The cornerstone was then laid by the Masons
with all due solemnity, and in the imposing ceremo-
nv of that ancient and honorable order. And It Is
here worthy Of mention, that the instrument by
them used on this occasion, was the same that was
used by the Father of his Country at the laying OF
the corners stone of our magnificent capitol. Ih's
ceremony being concluded, the band played the
'fStar. spangcd Banner"
The orator of the day was then conducted by the
committee of arrangements TO the stand; where also
had previously repaired, on invitation, the heads Of
the several departments, the editors of the several
democratic papers of the District and the presidents
of the democratic and other associations, which
formed the procession.
Judge Shields then rose and delivered an Grafton
in substance, as follows
We have assembled to dedicate this hall, in the
name of Andrew Jackson, to the cause Of democra
CIV and human liberty. No day could have been Sc
lected more appropriate for this purpose, than ths
anniversary OF our national Independence. Th'
fourth of July rouses the deep memories Of tn,
American heart, and turns the minds Of twenty mil
lions of people TO the contemplation of their pas
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al have seen, with some surprise, the ill-natured
terms in which the appointment ofMr. McLane has
been referred TO by some Of the newspapers. These
papers all concede the qualifications of Mr.. McLane,
but object to his appointment on the ground OF hi:
onposition to General Jackson's bank scheme and
to his vote in 1910. 1t was my fortune to have
been on the most confidential terms with Mr.. Me-
Lane during the period Of the bank discussion
know his course on that matter and hesitate not to
say that il was marked by the most delicate honor,
and such as General jackson both felt and approved
at the time Whilst he differed with General jack
son as to the policy of the removal OF the deposles
he concurred in opposition to the renewal OF the
United States Bank charter, sustained the veto ana
disapproyed of the course taken by the opposition
TO General Jackson. know, at an early period, he
offered his resignation, which General Jackson re-
fused to accept;--that, at subsequent period, ne
rendered in writing; which Gen. jackson returned
bv Major Donelson, with note breathing the
warmest attachment and the highest CONFIDENCE
that on the interview which followed, when Mr.. Nc
Lane DESTROYED these papers in the presence OF Gen.
Jackson--not wishing TO avail himself Of the old
mans generosity-the general manifested the high
est feeling. have in my possession MIR. Me-
Lanes letters of that date, explaining the grounds
Of his ultimate resignation; and know, notwith-
standing the arts resorted to- in order to estrange
| General Jackson from him, they failed, and they
parted on the best possible terms. There is moth
ing, therefore, condemn in his course the bank
question, except the difference In opinion on the
policy of the removal Of the deposites. So, at o
later period, after the developments Of 1887, Mr..
McLane has been decidedly opposed to United
States Bank. AT our convention in May, he took
the deepest interest in undisguised opposition TO
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-08
From the Baltimore American.

"a Faithful ScrUant.-The Albany Citizen
of Tuesday says The Hon. John p. Kennedy Of
Baltimore, Md, one of the hest WHY'S in the
Union, is again in nomination in Congress- He
is an ever true, ever faithful friend of the party
whose principles he defends, and whose interests
he represents. He has taken the field manfullv
and is now addressing the mechanics and WORKING
men of this District series of lectures on the alb
rogaton Of the Tariff, meditated by the Admin
istration. He holds says the Newark Daily.
that nothing is more clearly Indicated of the
future course of the Administration, than Uey7t
determined purpose to recommend itself To parties
IN the South by repeal Of The present Tariff.
and the establishment OF new one upon a muck
less Protective basis. And he cites various artj-
cIes from the Union, Richmond Enquirer and
other organs of the party, in proof Of it,
" Thus will ne do good We wish every Dis
rict in which elections are to be held for the next
Congress, had each Maryland Kennedy or
Tennessee Jones on the stump"
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DOING A LANDLORD.
BY SOLITAIRE.

lom y. Ii, Esq, genius, whose ideas
OF lite were on such magnificent scale that they
outran his interest, capital and all, was seated up
on the porch of one of our fashionable hotels in a
large eastern oiltGge, one bright Monday morn
Ing cogltatlng how, in the nature of things. il
was possible for him to compass dinner. The
long score, unpaid, which stood recorded on the
books within, precluded the idea of getting one
there, without the tin, and numerous searches
through sundry pockets about his person were
unreward by single sinner. The case was des-
perate, but great minds always equal to great
emergencies, and Tom was of that order His
coat had been renovated by scOurer, for whom
he had written love letter, his hat had been
ironed by good natured halter, who had enioved
his custom In better days, a new coat of ianan
varnish had. been lavished upon his cane. his
dickey was passable, and no gentleman would
think of examining the eTtremtieS of his cover
ing, or pry into the shifts he had been put to
for shirt. Tom thought himself passable. and
he resolved to pass off for dinner. if possible.
stranger olling easily on setee near him, looked
vulnerable, and Tom, approaching him in very
blaBd and friendly manner, remarked
Excuse me, sir, but you look SO like an old
friend OF mine, y. j, who has resided for
years in the South, that can't help addressing
you
am from the South, sir answered the stran-
ger conrteousIy, out not the person you speak Of
Il Know nm however, and am pleased to en-
counter a friend Of his
That's IT., said Tom to himself, got him as
easy as rolling off log!'
An animated conversation ensued, which ended
by Tom being asked to dine, and when the gong
proclaimed the table spread, in walked the siran
ger and lon, arm in arm, large as life, and twice
as natural. He called the walters with an air of
ease, passed the strangers wine with friendly
freedom, laughed unsteady, jested with spirit.
wiped his mouth with grace, and, in short, com
Pletely capvaled the soutberner During the
period of Toms luxuriating, he was observed bv
the landlord, who, indignant, sent a servant TO or
der him from the table. Tom had come it over
him iuf so many odd dinners, without shadow of
prospect for pay, that he would stand it no longer.
The servant approached, whispered in his ears,
and stood oft to give him room TO move. Tom
clutched the wine bottle, with the intention Of
hurting at his head, but altered his purpose and
poured out glass, drank it of, looked dsggeys at
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-08
FROM THE MORMON COUNTRY.

The Nauvoo NeighbJr, of the 24th uIt., con-
tains the answer of the Council of the authorities
of the " Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints" at Nauvoo, in answer to the demands of
the Quincy meeting. They say it is their desire
to live at peace with all men, and that they will
leave that country next spring for some point so
remote that their peculiar religions views can
give offence, provided certain things are agreed
upon previously, embraced in the following promo
sitions:
That the citizens Of Hancock and the surround
ing counties. and all men, will use their influence
and exerons, to help to sell or rent our proper
ties, so as to get means enough that we can hep
the widow, the fatherlesS and destitute to remove
with us.
That all men will let Us alone with their yexa
tlous lawsuits, so that we may have the time, for
we have broken no law and help us to cash. drv
goods, groceries, good oxen, mich cows, beef cat
tie, sheep, wagons, mules, harness, horses, &c
In exchange for our property, at fair price, and
deeds given on payment, that we may have the
means to accomplish a removal without the suf
ferlng OF the destitute, to an extent beyond the
endurance of human nature
That all exchanges of property be conducted by
committee or committees of both parties, so that
all business may be transacted honoraby and
speedily.
That we will use all lawful means, in connec
ton with others, to preserve the public peace
while we tarry, and shall expect decidedly that
we be no more mOlested with house bu1ninos. or
any other depredations, TO waste our property and
time, and hinder our business.
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THE LINE.

&c 1t is but line,' says Dr. Mott, in his elo-
quent addresses to young men that separates
between innocence and sin. Whoever earlesslv
approaches this line will soon have crossed it.
10 keep at distance, therefore, is the part of
wisdom. No man ever entered the known aven-
ues, which conduct 10 such al. end, with firm un-
daunted step. The brink of ruin is approached
with caution, and by imperceptble degrees, and
the wretch. who now stands fearlessly soothing
there but yesterday, had shrunk back form the aw-
ful cliff with trembling.
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TRUTH.

How beautiful 10 the just man is truth-of sur
passing loneliness TO those whose lives are honest
is the harmless playing of the lightning of truth
around the head of an honest and independent ed
itor. The william shrinks back with fear from It's
vividness, and the hypocrte crouches like the
unwhipped spaniel at the feet of its possessor In
looking over our paper, our friend r. stated that
we had handled it with too much recklessness-
he asserted that the public mind was not prepared
for its bright effulgence, that veil necessary
to give effect to lis utterance What. said we,
shall it not be uttered in country where all are
free, and where the poor man can raise his voice in
the cause of justice, and defy the aristocrat who,
in other countries, can drive him by that stale de-
vice of oppression, that GO the greater the truth
the greater the libel ?" True said he, such an
absurdity does obtain weight here in our courts
of justice, yet greater tyranny predominates
1t is the misfortune Of humanity to be imperfect,
avaricious, grasping. revengetul--and if after
long life of devoted services, you should be so for
tunate as to commit one error, by detailing truth
in relation to the faults of your heretofore friends
those friends become your bitterest enemes-un-
relenting, implacabe enemies. Such is, or is not
TIE ldCl W. ledNG IL W OuI IedueIS 10 prove 10
themselves its correctness.
We feel, however, much pleased in knowing
that although have offended some, by the
plain straight forward manner, in which we have
handled all subjects of general interest, that we
have retained the good opinion of the great ma
jority of our patrons, and sought after with
avidity by many who dare not openly support the
Truth
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From the Philadelphia Ledger.
ANOTHER WALL STREET FORGERY

1t was limited some weeks ago that broker.
doing pretty extensive business in Wall street,
had committed forgeries to pretty large amount,
and had thereby defrauded one of the city banks,
bnt that the bank had settled the matter quietly
and compromised the felony. The New York
Morning News gives the following account of the
transaction, which it says is in the hands of
magistrate
&c A broker in Wall street, having some notes
to take up in certain bank, and not having the
ready cash to do it, made two notes for the sum
OF S5UUO, and endorsed them Lambert Suydam
y Co.. whc being without their knowledge
and consent, was of course forgery With these
notes he took up those that were due Shortly
after, and while the notes were in the bank. it
was discovered by the President, in conversation
with one of the firm, that they had no notes in
their bank, and on being shown the notes with
their endorsement on the back, they pronounced
them forgeries. Mr.. - was then sent for and
told that unless he took up the notes within
certain time he should be indicted for forgery.
tie was very much frightened, and agreed to sell
stock and take them up. lnsteadof selling stock,
he makes two other notes for the SUN of $4,000.
and again FORCES the endorsement of Lambert.
Suydam & Co, and through the agency of
broker, they were discounted by a. j. Thompson
4 Co., who believed them of course good as did
the negotiating broker, who also endorsed them
at the time they were discounted With this
money two checks were obtained from Drew.
Robinson & Co., and the forged notes cancelled
1t was, of course, subsequently, ascertained that
the other notes were forgeres, but whether the
foTger arrested, or whether he is the
broker who was arrested some months AGO. it is at
present impossible to ascertain We shall see in
a few days how the matter terminates The
complaint is made against the bank by Mr. War
ner OF Walnut street, who negotiated the second
batch of notes.
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NEGRO KNOWLEDGE.

We would commend, says the Richmend En-
quirer, the following articles to Wing friends,
who, when Mr.. Van Buren, was before the people
for their sufrages, were won't to expatiate large.
ly on his free negro vote and we also call the
attention of naturazed foreigners TO them
They are taken from one of the leading Wing
papers at the North, the New York Express.
partly owned and edited by gentleman living
within seUen miles Of Richmond Cannot the
Wings see the danger which such articles must
threaten Southern Institutions? At the next cleo
ton, Mr. Brooks will doubtless be called on 10
enlghten Souiherners! Wing Consistency,
thou art jewel"
"Again, we argue, that Negro, bond or free,
native to the soil, attached to the soil, trained in
the country and of the country is better qualified
to exercise, with discretion, the right of suffrage,
than a Peasant, fresh from the Scheldt or the
Rhine, or from the huts, novels, or boys of Ire
land"
And, again:
Sambo and Scipio, of South Carolina, better
understand the value of a vote, than Pat O'Mul-
ligan, fresh from Tipperary, or Hans Der Thun-
derbludgeon, just from the fields Of Mynheer, on
the Scheldt. We contend, then, that where the
door of suffrage is thrown wide open, Africa has
equal rights, we'll as Europe, and that is ALL
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-08

naval constructor" Mr. Tyler contended that
the Senate had no business with il. that he was
to be Judge whether he was {" skillful naval con-
structor," however the person named was with
drawn. About this time an old commissioner. op-
portunely returned from cruze, and was nomi-
mated to the Senate, who confirmed the nomina-
ton, but the $4,000 does not set well, and the
hope is that the next session of Congress will al
ter the laws, as to make the head of the bureau
OF Construction and Repairs captain of the navy.
1t has been shown that the reason assigned by the
secretary OF the navy, for the captain taking the
seat OF the constructor, was the word equipment
being merged into that bureau Now let us see
1t the word equipment is not superfluous
LIST. The constructor constructs the hull and
spars. the spars determine the length and breadth
OF the rigging and sails, the size of the materials
are In the book Of allowances, it is called, and
1t is the business of the sail maker and rigger to
execute the work. Thus the hull and equipment
is provided for as far as the rigging and sails are
concerned.
I'd. The Bureau of Ordnance and photography
provide for the guns, and ammunition, and charts
Sd. The Bureau of Provisions and Clothing
provide for all the provisions and Stops
4, 18th. The Bureau of Medicine provide for and
furnish all the medicine chests.
Thus all are provided for except the masters,
boatswains, gunners. carpenters and sailmakers'
stoieS, 'ne qudutlty vi winch, LOT each class oil
ships, is provided for in the book of allowance
and properly comes under the Bureau of Docks
and Yards, as he has charge of all the stores de-
posted in the dock yard, which are under his
supervision. From this expose, it seems to me
that the President cannot have any hesitation to
comply with the law, and the wishes of his party,
to place al the head of the Bureau Of Conslruc-
ton, Equipment and Repairs. "skillful naval
constructor" 1t is too late in the day to say that
naval constructors are not capable of building and
equlrping our navy. so far the part of equipment
is concerned; for the sloops of war recently built
and equipped. under their sole direction, are among
our finest and best equipped ships, and may say
of any in the world. AMICJJS
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-08
CIRCUIT UJDGE.

As was generally anticipated Judge DUNLOP
has been appointed to the vacancy on the bench of
the Circuit Court, occasioned by the death of Judge
Thurston. This appointment, we feel confident,
will prove highly acceptable TO the Bar, and the
people of the District.
In this connection we may allude TO the rumor,
that for some time obtained credence, that the
Hon. John Y. Mason was candidate for the va
cant Judgeship. He was absent from the city at
the time, and the rumor, we feel warranted in
saying, had no other foundation than his eminent
fitness for the position, and the desire of the com
munity for any arrangement that would connect
him permanently with the District Constitu-
tlOn
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-08

GREAT MIscHIEF-The National lntelligen-
Ger says: 9 If any one desires proof of what mis-
chief to the country party of one idea, is capa-
BILE of accomplishing, let him look at the results
of the election held on Wednesday in the city Of
Baltimore"
Very mischievous" certainly it was for the
voters of Baltimore to refuse 10 send the author
of Swallow Barn. to Congress to write and
compile reports with about as much fiction fact
in them, TO take out of the Government treasury,
and put into the pockets of the editors of the In
telligencer thousands of dolars-said reports only
TO be read by the nnsyluanian.
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From the Cincinnati Gazette.

g The Tarifand Sub Treasury things
are evident enough just now, viz that the Ad-
ministration means to put down the Tariff, and to
establish the Sub-Treasufy, if it can
g No one, in this, can charge Mr. Polk or Mr..
Walker, with inconsistency both avowed this TO
be their policy before they were elected to office
after their installation, it were strange indeed il
they did not exert whatever power they could to
establish it,"
After reading the above extracts no sane man
will pretend TO attribute to Mr.. Polk any other
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-08
Hob. EDWARD EVERETT.

Our old friend Fisk in writing home from the
North to his paper in Washington, thus speaks of
our late Minister to England. We hail such re-
marks with pleasure, as it shows that party ran
cur has not preudced the mind to the appreciation
OF the merits of an honorable political opponent =
/" Speaking of Mr. Everett, it is not perhaps
zoo late TO say that his reception at Boston since
his return, has been in the highest degree fatter
ing-as honorable TO the man as it has been to the
people at large. He very Justly fills an exalted
place In the public estimation; he richly deserves
the proud honors that have been so worlhiIy con-
terred upon him.
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THE AURORA.

Is the title of a new paper just commenced in
the city of Washington, by those gentlemanly
editors, Messrs Harris s. Heart, in three Ian
guages. French, Spanish and English. 1t is of
large size, and got up in quarto form We think
1t will be found valuable paper, and command
an extensive patronage abroad, as well as among
the foreign residents in our own country. The
subscription is SIS, per annum Pascal Schisano
is the Agent for this District
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OUR FLAG!
MONUMENT TO JACKSON.

An eloquent address from the Committee of
Thirteen, appointed at the meeting in Washing
ton TO take charge of the funds, and act as the
Executive Committee, in the erection of the
Statue in Bronze to the memory of the brave and
patriotic jackson, has come out in the Union of
Monday, and we shall transfer it to our columns
tomorrow Are the friends of the deceased Hero
in this section, preparing to send up their quota to
the object. We hope that his real friends, will
act efficiently, and in such manner as will show
their high appreciation of the immortal man.