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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-04

Congress, saw fully contaminated, so far as the
United States were concerned measure bearing
upon its mighty tide argosy freighted with new
additions to the power and prosperity ofour below
ed country, and reliable assurances of the perma-
nency of our happy Uniun Faction had opposed
and SANDER had assaed but great people saw
not with the eyes of the FIRST nor did they give
audience To the voice of the last The first they
rebuked. The last fails to disturb me IN the re-
tirement in which it is my happiness to repose
Shall not be permitted to ask, when took e the
lamb of the poor man, which he had nourshed
in his bosom. TO make feast for me or mine.'
May not find, gentlemen, in your generous
and friendly feelings. an apology for declining
the public manifestation Of respect which you
tender me. My visit To this State has been
dictated exclusively by sense of private duty
and affection That being accomplished, my
eyes are turned once more to my own home, and
my mind engrossed by the cares of domestic life.
BE assured, however, that in declining the honor
which you tender me. shall carry with me al
ways proud recollection of your friendship and
appreciation.
beg you to accept individually and collective
ly, my most sincere salutaons and best wishes.
JOHN TYLER.
r. w DUNLAP and
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EDUCATION.

We would specially call the attention of our
readers to the Circular published in another col
umn by the Richmond Committee. Are all
classes alive to the importance this cause. We
understand that meeting to appoint delegates to
attend the Convention TO be held in Richmond
next December will shortly be convened in Nor
folk city, let the counties also hold their meetings
and send wise and good men to attend that Con-
vention. 1t is of the utmost Importance to them.
Cities and towns are comparatively well off for
good schools and good teachers, but there is a
great dearth throughout the country.
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HoNoRs TO PRESIDENT TYLER.

The summer travels of this distinguished gen
tleman must have been highly gratifying to him,
for wherever he has gone, he has been met bv
the marked approval and gratitude of the people.
for the independent and honest administration of
the General Government, while under his term
of service. The following gratifying invitation
was rendered him in Philadelphia, by hundreds
of his fellow citizens whose names are appended
to the invitation published in the American Senti-
mel. His reply will be read with pleasure by all
true republicans
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-04
ROBBERY OF THE POST-OFFICE

The Albany Knickerbocker states, that drafts
and notes to the amount of between fifteen and
sixteen thousand dollars. have been extracted from
letters deposited in the Post-oice in that city by
Noah Lee, the cashier Of the Exchange Bank
1t appears that they were deposited in the Post
office on Friday evening, directed to one Of the
New York Banks They were on several indi-
viduals in that city; one of the largest was on
Drew, Robinson & Co, Of Wall street, which
was presented and paid and also some of the
others. Two or three of the drafts that were re-
quired to be endorsed, were returned through the
Post-office to the cashier, which was the first in
tmatiOn ne had of the robbery
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ISLANDER.

SANDER, says Lacon, cannot make the subject
of il either better or worse. It may represent us
in false light, or place likeness Of US in bad
one But we are the same. Not so the slanderer
the SANDER he utters makes him worse, the
slandered never.
No one, says Jerome, loves TO tell tale of
scandal except to him that loves to hear it learn
then TO check and rebuke the detracting tongue,
by showing that you do not listen to it with plea
sure.
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From the New York Morning News.
WORLD CONVENTION.

The last demonstration of Mr.. Owens pecu
liar tenets commenced its session Yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, at Clinton Hall, Mr. Owen
opening the Convention in person. There was
quite respectable convocation of the reforminp
spirits nf the day, assembled-among whom we
noticed Mr. Brisbane, Horace Greeley. ]. A. Col.
Inns and others. There were but few ladies' pres
ent. and. as this is the first day of the session,
perhaps they wisely slaid at home. more full
attendance of the gentler sex may he expected as
the business progresses. 1t was noticed that most
OF me members were men of sanguine tempera-
ment' and had evidently come together with de-
termination 10 better the condition of society il
possible. Among so many discordant materials,
gathered from all classes and conditions, it was
not to be supposed that entire harmony should
prevail. Yet. thus far, the deliberations have
been conducted with decorum. After the pub-
lished call had been read by Mr.. Owen, Mr.. j.
A. Collins. of OGondaga, was chosen Chairman.
pro tenn. and l.. w. Rycman, of Mass. Secreta
ry. A committee of seven were then appointed
10 select list of officers for the Convention. who
reported the following.
Prcsident-ROBERT OWEN, of ENGLAND
Pice Presidents-JoHNA A. COLLINS, of Onon-
dago; ALBERT BRIsBANE, New York; l.. w.
RYCKMAN, Philadelphia.
Secretaries-ALvAN E.. BovEY. of this CITY
j. SELLERS, Skeneateles; DAVID HoYr, Mass.
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THE WESTERN SPY

This paper, which has been published for some
time in Sommerton, Tennessee, under the edtu-
rial direction of Sam'l ID. Bugg, Esq, and done
good service in the Democratic ranks, has passed
into the hands of Messrs. j. c. Waddell and j
X. Wilson. They are modest and unassuming
in their Introductory address, and adhere to the
true policy, and principles
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STATE CONVENTION

For many years large portion of the people of
Virginia have been dsfranchsed, and lately the
voice of the masses has been raised demanding
that the rights of American citizens should be
given to them, and the vexatious and senseless
restrctures which is laid on the voter should be
taken off. To do this, they have called for
Convention to alter the Constitution that call
was opposed by portions of the wing press, and
new issues started, which threatened to defeat
the object-great ascerbity of feeling has been
created in the west against the eastern part of
the State, and severe recriminations are passing
which certainly can be productive of no good
What was asked by the first friends of a Con-
vention was right and proper, and if adhered to
will certainly be obtained. The fallacious and
absurd idea that Eastern Virginia will be injured
by the action of State Convention ought not to
be entertained for moment, and therefore the
opposition to it ought to cease. If Eastern Vir
gnia has the power TO prevent Convention she
must, of course have sufficient power to control
its action after it is called if she has not then her
futile efforts to prevent it will only tend to exa-
cerbate feelings which are already heated by hav-
inp nalienabe rights withheld from them. We
90 Tor CO0FeHLiOU DIS d UlattST OF justice, ana as
a more certain means Of uniting all parts of the
State in bond OF more harmonious union To
show on friends here, who oppose this measure, the
feeling engendered by some of the presses, we
would particularly mention the Richmond Times
and Petersburg IntelIigencer, and the proceedings
O such meetings as those held in Amelia, we copy
short article from the Valley Star. We say
to those who oppose Convention, q" that it is a
atone. and whomsoever shall fall thereon will be
broken, and on whomsoever it shall fall, it will
,rind them to powder" So beware.
TIE CONVENTIONAL friends of the Con.
vention movement, are exerting themselves &C
lively, in all parts Of Western Virginia. Meet
ings have lately been held IN Fayette, and Jeffer
son, at which strong Resolutions have been adop-
ted. The glorious 4" old Tenth Legion" too
has walked up, and is preparing for decided ex
preston Of opinion at the October Court. We
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MIR. COUGH.

The Boston Atlas regrets TO state that this gen
tleman has been dangerously ill., and great fears
were entertained lest he would sink under his
disease; but adds that he has since improved, but
is vet very weak
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. %, 1915.
JOHN TYLER, Esq,
~ &c, d.

JOHN lfLER, ESD
EXPresdent of the u. States
SIR Misunderstanding that you intend shortly
to return from the State of New York to Virginia,
we embrace the opportunity of inviting you to
partake of Public Dinner on your way home
as small token of our regard for you, as well on
account OF your worth as private citizen, as your
distinguished public career as President of the
United States. The same luminous page of the
history of the Republic that records the vetoes
and Texas letters of President Jackson will pres
ent in bold relief the veoes and treaties of your
very distinguished Administration. The ques-
ton of the e-anneXation of Texas to our Union
the very pivot upon which turned the fate Of the
late Presidential c0ntest-lound in you an early
and most successful champion "a champion
whose history will ever be borne in grateful re-
nembrance by the american People,
We therefore, portion Of that great body of
Freemen, ask you to dine with us in Philadel-
pha, and desire you to give us an answer 6y the
earliest mail, designating the time for our festival,
that we may prepare for your visit without delay
Very respectfully, we remain your friends and
fellow citizens,
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RoBBING OF CHURcHEs.--As the cold wealth
er approaches, rogues seem busy in making prepa~
ralons for its reception We hear Of several
rubberes justifying our assertion the last Of
which is the stealing Of carpet from one Of the
Isles of the Second Baptist Church Of this City.
49, Richmond Enquirer
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BISHOP oNDERDoNK OF NEW YORK

At the Episcopal diocesan Convention. recently
in session in New York. the conduct of this Bish
op formerly. and his future position, occasioned
warm debated in that body: 1t would seem.
strangely as it may sound } that the Bishops
friends obtained what may be considered as dec-
ded victory: He is still to be regarded, and es-
timated in the Church Bishop: he is to have
salary of S25OO year; and there is to be pro-
vision made for the discharge of his political finc
tons, through anoher-a coadjutori If we
comprehend the adjudication. it is, in substance
that once Bishop always Bishop: that Bish-
op. however unworthy he may prove HIMSELF can
not he deprived of his See or his lawn though
unworthy of officiating as Bishop, he can never
he unworthy of being Bishop and receiving a
Bishops pay; and that where he is by evidence.
thus unworthy 10 be trusted, he must not be de-
graded from office pa ri5us another installed
and paid to fulfil his Diocesan duties
All this 10 plain people, has marvellous smack
of humbug The Convention appears TO have
been highly excited. and even to have approached
the borders of actual disorder. We shall refer
10 it more particularly tomorrow Richmond
Whig
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other citizens of Philadelphia.
NATIVE. AMERICANISNI

For some time past the leaders of this misera-
BILE party in Philadelphia, have made strenuous
efforts TO get up mass meeting, in order to over
awe the other parties in that city--the meeting
took place Monday last in Independence
Square, and the correspondent of the New York
Herald gives the following accent of it. The
Philadelphia keystone corroborates the state
ment:
"The Native Mass Meeting for the city and
county took place last night in the Independence
Square, and considering the tremendous exertons
made it was a failure. There was profusion of
lanterns and banners carried principally by buys.
The three platforms for the speakers in the Square
were each lighted by them and by the addition of
immense blazing torches, the flames of which
measured about two feet in diameter A mnis-
ture ship, with numerous lamps hung from the
rigging, was exhibited The Native head quar-
tiers and newspaper officers were illuminated and
every thing done tn attract crowd, and stay the
progress of the passers by they wendell their
way to different parts of the city, yet with it all
the whole gathering, including women and chill
dren, did not exceed three Thousand people,
And, indeed, this is very large estimate and
when we take into consideration that numbers
only paused in the crowd for the purpose of seeing
the show, and are heart and soul opposed nativ-
ism, you may form some conception of the straits
into which the faction has fallen, and the despe-
rate efforts it is compelled to make to preserve its
existence"
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From the Lynchburg Republican.
EDUCATION IN VIRGINIA.

The Education ball set in motion few weeks
since by the citizens of Richmond, is moving ON
rapidly. From every quarter Of The State we
receive the most satisfactory evidence of the peo-
ple's determination to wipe out from the escuich-
of our Old Commonwealth, the foul stain of
Ignorance and all its accompanying evils, which
have so long marred its beauty. ACTIoN, earnest
and energetic action, is taking the place Of idle
words. Nothing but action will accomplish the
great end. We have been talking and talking
for years, and yet nothing has been accomplish,
ed; and we may continue To talk till dooms day,
when the world will be no nearer its completion
than 1t was ten years ago-the chains of gno-
rance will hang more heavily about rs Let not
the work stop, then Let the ball be kept in
motion Let editors. lawyers, physicians poll
ticians, preachers, all, ALL, ALL, 90 into the
work with the mind and determination to Do-to
accomplishing complete! The end to be &C
compllshed is no sectional one-no selfish one
1t Is great State work to rebound to the happi-
ness OF the people. and the honor and glory of
Virginia. Universal Education, then, is a work
in which all can engage with equal warmth and
unanlmIty; and will we be wrong when we saw
that all who are Vlrginians, all who are Chris
tians, and PhiIanihropists, ,ciH engage in il?
The 10Th of December next is the dav of meet
ing Of the Education Convention in Richmond
We hope the people Of Lynchburg and the ad-
joining counties will hold meetings and appoint
delegates
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PHYsIc AND MEsMEKIsM.-A case has Just
been decided of some interest to Mesmerisers and
their patients. Some months ago, DR.. John King,
Of New Bedford, sued Captain William Hatha.
way, of Brooklyn. to recover c0mpensa ton in dam.
ages for curing the defendants daughter of ST.
Vtus' Dance, by means OF mesmerism. The Dr.
has received 800 from the friends Of the young
lady, and on the trial of the defence set up was
that mesmerism was not skillful, but an imperl-
cal treatment, and that the practitioner ought not
to recover. The case went to the Jury, who
gave the plaintiff $50, which verdict makes him
liable for the costs of the defendant. The mes
merizer accordingly applied for new trial. but
the Court yesterday refused TO interfere as it made
$3.50 compensation, which the Jury doubtless
considered sufficient.
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A MISSIONARY PHYSICIAN WANTED.

MlSSlONARY PHYSICIAN WANTED.
In looking over the last missionary intelligence
from the Sandwich Islands, it is noticed that a
physician is very much needed at the Laha ina
station. "Ihe committee" says the Missionary
Herald for September, are panied to say that
they have but one physician upon their list of
candidates for missionary employment at the pres.
ent time, and none have been appointed since the
announcement in June. lS44.'' There are several
stations, says the Surgical Journal at which
competent physicians would have full scope for
their benevolent exertiOns. At Madura urgent
appeals have been made for medical adviser
but the committee cannot vet obtain one. These
missionary stations in foreign countries, under
the patronage OF the Society, present eXtraordina
ry opportunities for doing good, aside from the
advantages accrulRg TO the person who enters upon
the duties. A few young physicians, possessing
the proper qualifications, would find themselves
in position, should they enter upon the service,
for achieving much in the countries in which they
might be loca ted, both for suffering humanity,
and in contributing to the spread Of the benign in
huences of christianity.
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OUR FLAG!

=DPPresident Tyler and Lady who arrived in
Norfolk yesterday morning, from the North, took
passage for their seat in Charles County this
morning by the steamer Curtis Peck
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Common wealth

George w. Munfnrd.
Thomas Nelson, NJ. d
Peter V. Daniel, Jr.,
Raleigh II. Daniel.
Thomas III. Ellis,
Gusiavus A. Myers,
James A. Corwardin.
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CINCINNATI MARKET IA Do

WHlsKsY.-S at Canal and River at 20c
per gallon; and one small sale at latter at leic.
The Nashville Whis Of the 25,h inst SAYS:
"A heavy rain, which fell on Thursday, will
ahord another rise In the River. There is
now abundant wafer for the largest boats
FLoUa AT Canal yesterday 27O bbls were
sold at $3 ,43 inspected and 200 bbls at BAT
inspected and $50 clear.
PRovIsIoNs.-A lot OF 5000 Hams ready for
smoke were purchased yesterday a, So per To-
TALLow.-A sale of bbs yesterday al &c
per To-
L.sD.- A sale OF 4s bbls No ] 4, al IS, 90 per
100 lbs.
MIAMI CANAL Receipts since last report:
Monday and Tuesday, lOil bbls Flour. 6S9 do
Whiskey, 100 do Pork, 81 do Land, do Bees>
wax. As do Cloverseed; GIG lbs r ,gs, 1859 do
Cot Yarn, 4s5 do Bacon 1000 do Mdze
Z M ROAD -ReceiptS since last report;-
Friday: IA bblS Flour,73 do WhiSkey, % bush
els Wheat, so do Bran, III do Corn.
Saturday: al bbS Flour % do Whiskey, 2
do Eggs, 2a9 bash Corn, $50 do Oats, cords
Wood.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
SENATE.
SATURDAY. Jan 25, lS45.

SATURDAY. Jan Is, lS45.
The Senate met al IL o'clock, accor-
ding 10 adjournment
On mouon Of MIR. Bondurant, the Sc
nate adjourned, and marched in process
sion, headed by their Speaker, 10 attend
the funeral Of their late associate VIM.
Campbell. tsq.. ate Senator from III,
District Of Bedford and Franklin
nj NpAY, Jan 81, 1915.
The Senate met at IL o'clock, Mr.
Garter temporarily occupying the Ch7ir
Mr.. Gallagher reported, without u
mendmen', p bill proving for q change
Of the place OF holding n separate e'ecs
lion in lha town of Mdlleway, in the
county Of JefIe, son Passed.
Mr.. Nc Nlu len, from the Committee Of
Internal Improvement, reported, with a
mcndments, IL Bill incorT Grating the
Buchanan 81 CoverdaIe Turnpike Com
pany.
Mesrs McMilIen and McCauIcy ex-
planned the provisions Of the bill; and
after suggestions by Messrs. Thompson
OF A. AMI Gallagher, the bill was further
amended and issed
MIR. AcMuIlen also reported the bill
amending the act passed March %. Is
+3, concerning roads aud bridges in
Brooke county Passed.
Mr. Slanard, from the joint commi tee
TO examine the affairs Of the James r.
yer and konnwha Company, made a re
port III part, asking further time, Until
The Sd Of February.
After some remarks by Messrs Me-
Mullen, Thompson Of A., and Slanard
the further time was granted
On motion Of Mr. Baptist, tho Senate
took up the resolution allowing the Re
porter Of The Court Of Appeals TO have
ace IS 10 the Public Library.
Mr. Baptist explained the reasons o.
his opposition, the Reporter already ha-
wing access so far as connected with the
discharge Of his public duties.
Messrs Stanord. Peylon, Wallace ant
/ Gallagher supported the resolution, ant
explained the character Of the duties re-
quired Of the Reporter
Mr. McMdIlen opposed the resolution
thinking it bad president, and woult
lead TO other applications, without end
The vote being taken By ayes ant
/ noes the resolution was cOncuTTed ia
ayes II, noes I.
The Public L1B1S.
Mr. Wallace moved TO taks up tho re
port Of the select committee on the sub
iect { the Public Lands.
AGer some debate in favor Of takint
Of, by Messrs Wallace and McMullen-
mad againsLby Messrs Gallagher, Carte
and Stanard, (who asked delay on &C
count oi the unavoidable absence Of
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Accompanying the Resolution, MIR.
Burke presented statement signed hy Mr.
Mcdowell, seuiug forth certain facts IN de.
tai. from w ich there must have been a
most currpptins use made of the con raci.
The names ol Zabri>kie. MIR Scot, Ma
Wy Agent. and Mr.. Voorhees, are implca
ted IN the Transaction
Mr.. Parmen'er of Mass made brief
statement To- the House relative 10 IN,
TRANSFER OF the contract Civ II TO Nj. IL.
bFiskie, after which the Reso uiion was
adopted.
OREGON TERRITORY.
Mr. Adams offr red Resolution calling
upon the President OF the United Safe Tor
copies OF all communication recciv ed rom
the British Government since lS4l rela>
I'VE To our title TO he Oregon Territory
Also copies Of all the correspondence be-
tween the two Governments relative 10 the
Oregon Territory, IL no, ii. compatible with
the public interest.
The Previous Question was moved, hut
Nh. g. J. lngcrsolI was PERM ted To make
a statement, which was, that negotiations
were now pending upon the subject, and
before the session was over we might eX.
pcct tn receive communications upon the
subject from the President of The Uui:ed
States.
"W hen "" " hen was heard from
several voices.
Mr.. Rarhbun, who spoke in an under
tone, was henrI BY Mr. lngersoll to say /:
"n"t nn'il the Senate have disposed of the
Texas q eslion."
MIR. lngers"l remarked with some ceel-
ing, tina, The insiuua,iou IRON II gentleman
behind him was uncalled for. The com
munication would come, he did not do .55i,
IN reasonable lime
Mr. Ralhbun said he lad no intention
OF masking his remark TO the House, but
since the gentleman from Pennsy lvania
had donc SO, he would say in his place
that there would probably be no rep ri
upon The Oregon negotiations until the
Senate acted upon the Texas question.
The Resolution was doptcd-ayes l66.
noes IA
Resolution was also adopted. requr>
ing the Jerk OF The House not To draw
tom the Contingent Fund more than The
amount Of his bail bonds The affirm.
alive v",e upon this Resolution was subs
seqr,nrly rcconsidnrcd
MIR. Fish, of ~ Y. offered Rcsolu,
ton calling upon the judiciary Commit
tee 10 report what laws can be- enacted tn
prevent the Introduction Of foreign pau.
pers into the Uui'eC Slat,s.
TEXAS.
A Bl. was introduced On leave, twice
read and referred To The Commit,e on
Foreign Relations in respect Ia claims of
people OF The United STA es ON Texas.
position TO make The CumhcI land
Road Blu the order OF the day un.Il Mon
day next was ri oted.
Nh, Duncan, OF ohio, made an or rt 10
get rid o; the zone hour rule. but did not
succ, ed.
A Resolution was offered, calling upon
the President Of the United States to com
munlcalc The plumber of Government, de.
fauIters since 1911. Objections were
mace. and the Resolution had TO lie over
for Que day.
Mr.. Chapman, Of Ala. then offered q
Reso'u!i ha, he Offices of The Uni'ed
S atcs should hereafter. IN the opinion OF
The House. be distributed equally among
III" people OF he United States.
Pending this Resolution and The Pre-
vIous Question upon It's adoption, the
House aCjo rncd.