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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WA

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
 This document gives full history of the commencement and progress of the Mexican War. .-.-.
 The Military furce of the United States has been increased from 76lO to 10000 men. The regular army under the last Sessien when fil- led up would amount to l9,90s, officers and men, but does not now exceed 10000 An increase IS recommended. Estimated appro- priations tor the next year, $495 ,600. The number oi pension agencies IA, exclusive of Navy pensions. and number of pensioners 2O,- 0Uo. 3.434 Indians haze been removed west oi tho Mississippi River, since last annual re- ort. ..
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24

nE Hon. John c. Calhoun hns been reelected to the United States Senate from South Carolina for six years from the fourth of March next-Mr. B"nismin Butler has also heen elected an U. S Senator from South Carolina, 10 fill the vacancy accustomed by the resignation of Mir. McDutfie.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24

U'We acknowledge the receipt of pub- lie documents from the Hon, TRUMAN SMrTH, and Hon s. S. PHELPS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24
INTERESTING FROM TAMPIC O.
 Extract of letter to a gentleman of Philadelphia, dated, a.. -

EAlT2CL Ol lSttcT sO Seutleildn ol Philadelphia, dated, a., -
 Tdmpico, Dec. 3.
 I arrived here, but have no time to tell you how I got here. There are at pres ent about 500 American troops at this place, enjoying quiet possession. It con tains some l5,000 inhabitants, and it is from here that the famous Tampico Guarda Costa, of Resaca memory came On one side of the town is river, on the other lagoon. In word it is suscept- ible of the very strongest defence. There are several works here, which, together, command the town and it's approaches. It is rumored and believed, that Generals Patterson and Taylor are both com ing here, and that this town is to be the base of future operations. '.....
 Tampico, you will recollect, was sur rcndenred without resistance 10 Commu- dore Connor, has been turned over by iluIi1O CutonGi datcS, J!1C orncer com rnanding the troops here. The Commo- Gore Is nevertheless sill about to com
 mand lhe small vessels of his sqnairo.l. which are anchored in the river uppost' the town. We cannot any otuS conceive the reason why the town was surrender
 ed. Old women could have defended il. and even AmericGrs could not have taken
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24
pMasoniic Funeral Honors Ere

pMasonic Funeral Honors rs-The Free. masons of Hartford, the first time for 2O years, turned out Tn body, on Fri. day the llth inst. and followed to thr grave one of their number, Lot Dean, Esq, who died suddenly in that City, on the preced. ing Tuesday. There were so of the breth- ren in the procession, dressed in black, and wearing white apron. white gloves, sprig Of evergreen on their breast, and crape on the lei! arm. The writer adds, the "officers wore jewels and one of the elder men car
 ried the Bible: The Masonic services at he grave were very solemn and imposing, ;,
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24
Mai. for Wings and Bolters in the
 State .g- a.t 0l
2l ,O9t

In the above statement of the Atlas, are in- cluded the votes given for Petre and Seger, old Huakers and Tariff men. in the 17th and 18th districts, and the votes for Chase, irregular To- coroco in the 22d district. Exclusive of those districts. the Whig majority in other parts of the State, being thirty-one Congressional Dis tricts, is 2O,321. .....j.,..-.. ....
 The Whig members elected in the Anti Rent Districts are as follows:
 10th Dist. Delaware, Sc. E. Sherill 1925 1lth Dist. Columbia, Sc. P. H Sylvester s26 l2th Dist. Rensselaer,, G. o Reynolds, 6S7 18th Dist. Albany, Slingerland,s 2O6s
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24

FEdward Stanley, Esq, has been elected Attorney General of North Caro. linia, after protracted and exciting couc test. On the final ballot hov.eves 'aowsef ger jority was decisive-the vote staiReu uenan foiIows-For Stanley 92 flor Kerrq the for Moore ls-Bushbee-IO- Whitcher u
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24

Total maiori,ies in Anti Rent Districts 4sO6 If we exclude these Districts, il appears
 that there is a clear Whig majority in
 the State, given for Whig members of
 Congress in 27 Districts, exclusive of
 Ant-Renters and Old Hunkers, of 1856
 We commend this statement to the consde- ton of those editors who have asserted tha; the Whig victory in this State is owing entirely 10 the Ant-Rent question We claim that blythe Congressional vote. the people of the Slate have pronounced their verdict against the ad. ministraion, and particularly against the Ta- riff of 1916 -Courier aud Enquirer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24

A Yankee out west called at the house of substantial farmer, andmsnterihg the ing. room, saw three cloc zzussl piece and one on eact was enough to disco not our hero. He di4 had sort of passont to furnish him one fort that which gtaced the had three kl didn't wssad, one each each ots ed to hcve fol another, bors were cred primS three were wit would buy one, and offer to mal and paid for thu Our hero then tS bors, and himse to ornament D
 TUR
 MT. W. vaulter, u sets, at phia, on the sam, has ns
 " evinS Its s' and sS andsss das bas Startin Vein 'nce, the d Ais taul,
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-24
DRIVING A BARGAIN,

A Yankee out west called at the house of a ubstsntial farmer, andnenterihg the iag
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07

We think that the Rubicon has been passed and
if the Notice must be given, why, act on the ad.
vice of Mr.. Hannegan, as uttered few days ago
in the Senate of the United States, in reply to
Mr.. Allen. Of Ohio. who had spoken against Mr..
Fairheld's motion to build several steamers.
I" The Senator from Ohio takes US TO task here
regularly for acting upon. matters which he is
pleased at times to term barren, and at other
times, destitute of substance. Does he consider
1t barren proceeding to place ourselves in sit
uation TO resent insult, aud to return a blow
Has he proposed no barren declaration Sir, |
will vote for the notice, and will vote for such
measures will produce the proudest boast of
earthly feeling, that we have given security to
our fellow citizens. So thst when they lie down
at night, even if the clouds of war arc lowering
over their habibatons, they may rest in the full
assurance that Congress with its strong arm
will protect them. am sick of the word swar,'
so constantly reiterated in Congress would
put the Country in state of preparation for war,
and have fewer speeches made on the subjec, of
war, and looking 10 the succession of the Presi-
dency. am looking to the country's welfare,
to our common interest and, as long as hold
seat in this Senate. regarding it as do the most
august assembly in its constitution and practice
| that the world ever saw, | shall devote myself
To the best interests of the Country, looking not
only to It's present interests, but to what will be
the effect ut our acts upon posterity a word al
most forgotten, believe, while our vision is
bounded by term of four years. This IL all
have to say"
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NAVAL DEFENCES.

The following letter from the Secretary Of the
Navy was written in reply to inquiries addressed
to him by Mr.. Fairfield, the Chairman of the
Naval Committee in the United States Senate
AS it relates to matters which at this moment ex.
cite an extraordinary degree Of public attention. i.
cannot fail to be received with general interest :
Navy DEPARTMENT, January 8, 1916.
Sir: In reply to the inquiries made in your let
ter Of the 23d uitmo, have the honor to enclose
TO you very full report from the heads Of bursaux
Of this department.
Although the naval preparations Of commercial
nations which are struggling to maintain them
selves in an unnatural position Of greatness il no
criterion for Country Ike ours, which seeks ONLY
the occupation and defence offs own territory. the
Profession Of it's citizens and their interests, and
the development Of its resources and although the
existing naval establishment Of the United States
appears sufficient in all but sea going steamers
for condition Of ascertained and undistnrbed
peace; yet the present aspect Of our foreign re-
latiOns makes II duty to suggest TO the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs the propristy of greater
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07
MONUMENT TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HOBAN

We learn from the National Tnteigen Ger that
the Irish residents in that city have it in contem
platoon to erect over the grave Of their deoarted
Trend monument, which will perpetua,e The
virtues OF him who is emphatically styled reUR
IRIsHMAN's FRIEND. ." 1t appears To us ssvs
the inteiIIgencer, " when we reflect upon the Ar.
deHt zeal and brilliant eloquence which the late
James Hoban has so frequently displayed in the
most OF ifishmen, and while speaking Of old Ire
iand IN this metropolis, that there is much pro-
pretty IN raising such monument here. in the
city OF his nativity, and where his services were
50 well known and appreciated by every time
hearted lrlshman. Neither eau we permit onr.
selves for moment to doubt that, true to tbe;,
national feeling, and under the influence Of &c An
afectionate gratitude" the Irish residents and
the friends OF Ireland will promptly come forward
and contribute towards an object which is NOT opIv
merited bot mertnri0us'
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RESPECT TO GEN. JACKSON

=. The BuenOs Ayrean Government on the 9Th
Saaptember, 1915, issued a decree, directing its
officers, civil and military, to wear mou rning sin
testimony of their grief for the death and respec,
to the memory of Gen. Andrew Jackson" g an
lluslTiOus statesman and eminent soldier of the
United States of North America
Who can say but this demonstration of Rosas
showing respect for the deceased mighty chief of
this Republic, has not preceptated the monsrchi
cal demonstration which has been exhibited lately
in the La Plata. II is time that we were gird
ing on our armor, and preparing for conflict tina,
must inevitably come. The President has de
cared that no European interference will be tole.
rated in the affairs Of this country and the nation
has responded, amen, TO the declaration. The an.
nunclation has gone forth that the tchole of Ore
gon is ours and again twenty millions of peo.
pie have answered, good. Those. we know. Vbo
are crying loudly for the Notice to be given. do
clare there will be war, on the final settlement
u that question. When they assert this. do thew
mean, finally, to compromise short of Sd 40 4
II they do not mean to do this shameful thing
then we say, and the wise men of this nation
say, there WILL be tear and we ask that our
seaboard may be put in state Of defence, before
The tocsin Of war is sounded We will not 90
for the Notice I'LL that thing is done
We solemnly believe that if the Notice be
given, that it will end in severing the OregoD
territory, aud giving what is now claimed BY Che,
brawlers in Congress, and the truckers for the
Presidency, as the hest snd most valuable portion
If that Territory to the English. or war mos,
follow. II could have been saved by pursuing
The policy recommended By Mr. Calhoun bnt /
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For the n ew Era.
BEFORE AND AFTER ELECTION
GIVE u.s. WORK


Mr.. Editor AS you are the only de mocra,ic
editor in this whole sect ion Of Virgins, and az
you have shown by fro, decided and consistent
course, that you are, ind, ed, true and finch
ing democrat, and friend of the working man. 7
desire to ask you, and through your colum n 8, the
powers that be, few questions, relative so our
present situation, III this neghborhood, more es
pecally.
How is it, that since the election Of Mr.. Polk
to the Presidency, the business in this Yard has
been growing worse and worse until real dist res.
is staring many Of MS in the face, who have ono
faithfully wrought for the G Government. and ,vbo
learned the different trades necessary to carr, on
the work Of the nation, with the belief and -
Outstanding that we were lD be constantly e,,.
plOyedg
We were told previous to the last President al
election. that work would be abundant and no >,
msnenl if Mr. Polk should be elected ; but al,
the promise has not been kept; on the CONTRARY,
it has decreased until there is not even skele,no
Of what was formerly to be seen in our Nav,g
Yard; and within The last year there has been
more doubt and uncertainty, with DISCHARGES and
bitter feeling, than ever occurred before WA 4
IL this, MI Edtor7 Ifthis Stale of tbipOo I, e.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07
THE ABOLITiONIsTS

\ The three Ohinans, says the Parkersburg Ga"
zette, recently confined here on charge Of car
frying away slaves, were brought before Judge
iMcCoMAs on the 18th instant, aud admitted to
hail in the sum of 500 each--a Mr. Harris Of
Harmar, Ohio, becoming hail. The late prison.
ers have consequently returned to their homes,
somewhat wiser, probably, than when they left
|tbem.
\ The General Cont, it is understood, were
for sustaining the jurisdiction, against it. and
Declining ogive his opinion without further time
for which purpose the question is adjourned over
TO the next term Of the Court. u must be under
stood, however, that opinions were officially
delivered and the final result may differ from iha.
above given We trus, the thinking and candid
portion Of the citizens Of Ohio, and Of the Union,
will see in the last, az well as in all former Official
acts of Virginia in reference to these men, an en-
tire absence of Indebtedness.
II The question of boundary whiBh has assumed
IA most interesting aspect, and is even more com
PIIcaied than was at first supposed, will doubtless
lbe submitted to the u S. Supreme Court foJ adj
pudlcation. resolution contemplating such .
9resnlt has already been offered in the Ohio Leg
kissture.
From the same paper we learn that two men
were arrested and committed to prison in PsrkeTt'
burg, on the 9th inst, for enticing and perSuad-
ing slaves, the property of GeUTge Neal, ST. Io-
siding miles below that place, on the Ohio nv-
er, to run of. II appears their intention was TO
take the slaves South and sell them.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07
often tina, we have smoo,hed and levelled +, ren.

often that we have smoothed and leveed il, rem
dered it practicable and easy, and pu, it in fine
condition for our Democratic friends, who one day
or other, will doubtless have to travel the same
road We trust that hereafter when they un.
deT'ake the route, they will properly appreciate
our DISTINGUISHED efforts To render ,h,i. ;sua. Is
comfortable and easy as possible.
10 speak seriously. the result has confounded
the Wings, astonished the Locofocos. and proved
the utter futiity of all political calculations
That man would be thought fit for bedlam who
would have gravely asserted the day before the
election that in the city of New Orleans. Judge
JOHNSON would obtain majority, that St. Der.
naTd would go against the Wings, and that ST.
James would give divided vote. Yet it is even
So. and what might have been regarded as the
haiucination of a visionary, turns ont to he
simple fact. Our friends in tho country and The
city have deceived both US and Themselves
How they have managed to venture predictions
so utterly at variance with the reality, we do
not pretend To explain. We have grossly erred
IN our superstition; hut our errors were conscien-
tlonsiy funded upon what we took in good faith
for unimpeachable data
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07
QUITE COMPLIME NTARY

Inc following sentence occurs in the Union, Of
Wednesday evening, in giving description Of
the House, while the speeches on the Oregon
Question, are being measured out by the hour
rule " for Buncombe.
" The people, who look with straininp eyes a..
wards the Capitol for the action of Congress. an
subject which occupies so much of their thoughts
and appeals 50 strongly to their feelings and tbei,
interests, would scarcely believe, unless .bey o.,
that 1t " had shrunk To so little measure that il
could no longer command the attention, and
scarcely The respect, If their renresenfaflpes
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07

EccLEsIAsrIcAL TRIAL.-The Rev. Mr.
is now on trial in this city, charged with attempt.
ing to seduce lady. Quite as much excitement
exists in the Methodist Church 10 relation to this
melancholy affair as existed few months ago in
The Protestant Episcopal Church, in consequence
of the suspension and trial of Bishop Onderdonk
We learn that there are two witnesses for the
prosecution. the woman herself and her daugh-
Ter, to prove The charge. Others testify that
the whole affair is piece of persecution by
Mrs. -. 10 destroy the reputation of the cer-
gyman As The matter is still before the Church,
we shall refrain from publishing the evidence
until we have the decision of The County,. Y.
Sun.
Where is Bishop Soule ?-.Ns,c Era.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07
A GREAT CURIOSrTY-THE MAILS
PORTSMOUTH.

we nave suffered so much and complained so
iong' that we have got used to the one, and worn
ourselves out with the oIher and we now state
iaci' as mere matter of curiosity, as regards
'hr qnletude and resignation under imposition and
suffering. The Richmond mail arrived in Nor
iok yeterday afternoon at o'clock, yet this town.
Ten minutes run from their Post O flee. has Nh,
yet received its letters and papers, merely be-
cause 1t Is nobody's duty to bring them. The
Great Northern Mail arrived here this morning
early and there being nobody up TO receive it, it
was taken to Norfolk, and at half past nine o'clock,
has not yet reached Portsmouth. We mention
this as remarkable case of resignation to down
ward progress, lack of laudabie curio sty, ankle
ty for the news, and want of public spirit. tba,
cannot be matched, we are certain, by anv other
town containing from to 5000 inhabitants in III.
whole couptry
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07
NAVAL.

I'm n
The U. 5. schr. FIirt, Lieut.. Cong Chat
ard arrived here yesterday afternoon. in eight
Gays from Havana. Size brings no news Santa
Anna was still at Havana. and engaged in the
ge"Hemdnly amusement of cock fighting, a,
which, we are informed, he lately won SIS 900.
Inc FIIrt left at Chagres the American brp Car
riooee, Capt. Abbott, of Pit,ston, Me. The C.
put in for Hides.
Lieut.. Jas. M Watson, late bearer If ds.-
patches to the Pacific. came passenger in the
FIlrt from Chagres-and Passed Midshipman
Wilkinson and Sailmaker Bennett, from the Pa.
cific Squadron
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THE LYNCHBURG REPUBLICAN.

This able democratic journal. now undsy H..
editorial charge of B. NJ. Dewitt g. r II
Uass' Esqs. comes TO us in an entire new dress.
we are glad to see this evidence of our friends
prosperity they are worthy of it, and we hone
they will continue to increase in favor with the
public
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07
MATRIMONY IN NEW yOpV

The Vice Chancellor Of New York bas "a,
asunfer, at single sitting fourteen matrimonial
bonds: Of these, ten were for unfsibfuness on
the part Of the lege lords and the balance n,nob.
tiness on the part Of the better halves. The
Chancellor gave notice that he had several others
10 settle IN the same manner.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07
L. f. MARSHALL.

1t is rumored, says the Washington Daily
Times, that Cassus VI. Clay has shot the Hon.
Thomas F. Marshall, Of Kentucky, in duel.
This rumor, says the editor, wants conformation
we do not believe it,
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07

BANK CHARTER VEToED.-We arc gratIhed
to learn that the Governor Of Pennsylvania h's
yetPed the bill 70 incopOrate the Armstrong County
Back. The Executive in his message to mo
creation Of any more banking capital, upon me
ground that it is already sufficiently large. re
very justly says in his veto message that the Gre
alton of bank does not, under any circumstances,
present strictly local question. Each Of these
institutions adds its proportion to the general cir
cularions of paper money, and thus effects the cur
rency ofihe whole State. The Governor says that
to make the principle Of individual liability shsc-
tive, il should embrace all the liabilities Of the
fmporation. By the billto charter tho Armstrong
Bali. Sun.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-07

HoLDfNe ON IN PRAYER.-On Saturday even-
Sng, Elder Knapp commenced praying, in Plus
burg, at 7 O'Clock, and continued szifhoEt essf'"s
Until 10 on Sunday morning.
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OUR FLAG!

me- iKADE-LOW DUTIES-NO DEBT-SE-
TAXATION FROM BANKS--ECONOMY-
iRENCHNENT-AND STRICT ADHERENCyE
10 THE CONSTITUTION
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Salaries of Custom House OGicers-Faise Rumors-
Wrong Construction put upon the Motives of
Gentlemen who visit Mr.. Caihoun-The Ten
Steamer Bill-Tcxas Officers added to the Ameri-
can Navy-lnjustice thereof-Order and Elo-
9uence in the House of Representatives, alias the
Bear Garden.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-04-02

Distinguished Strangers. -Among the
distinguished strangers who have already
visited our young city this spring is DBL.
AzoN SMITH, Esq, about whom so much
has been said in the papers, in articles
headed the "last Tyler man." &c. i,
was reported as reason why he was not
recalled by Mr Polk, that Mr. Polk did
no, know where TO find him and tina. he
was sill receiving his per diem Of eighl
dollars, with his expenses all paid, much
to The disappointment, Of some hungry
loco foco who wanted his place. In a
conversation with Mr. Smith we learn tha.
he was sent out OH a special mission to
enc Of The South American Republics to
obtain an indemnify for spoila,ons on our
commerce, previous to the reyolulon.-
His residence was al Quito, we believe,
and it generally takes Eve months TO reach
that city from Washington. Finding tina,
he could not effect his mission, in conse.
qneace Of the revolution in the province,
he voluntarily lef, for the United States.
where he arrived short time since. Hi.
descriptions Of men and manners in the
portions Of South America which he Wis
tied are quite interesting. lie has come
TO Iowa, he says, 10 become one of our
citizens, and TO unite with his profession
- lawyer, that Of farmer.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-04-02

The anii-loco foco triumph in New
Hampshire is important as two United
States Senators vii! have to be elected BY
this Legislature, one 10 supply the place
vacated by Lsv Woodbury. and The other
for six years after The 4lh March, 1917.
This remark able change in The politics Of
New Hampshire, state which The locos
though. could never be any thing else bn.
loco foco, should encourage The friends Of
the people in Illinois and Missouri TO hope
that = similar change awaits them.