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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-17
THE EDITORS TARLE

We find several works on our table to day
through the polite agency of Messrs Hodges s.
Co, and sure from publishing house whose
favors We have seldom received The works
FROM the press of Messrs. Gould, Kendall and
Linculn. Boston, the Z" Extent of the Atnne-
ment, in lis relation to Gud and the Universe"
BY Thomas w. 5enkyn, ID. ID. and The Union
OF the Holy Spirit and the Church in the Con.
version Ut the World" by the same author. We
have not had an opportunity of perusing these
works, but the high character of the author, and
the fame of the American publishers, is sufi-
Client guarantee of their worth.
We have also received through the same
channel. our regular and customary supply from
the prolific press of the Harpers, comprising the
following catalogue of sterling and beautiful
works
No. 49, of the Pictorial Bible. Three moro
numbers comPlete this splendid undertaking when
we hesitate not to thai it will be the richest
specimen of geographic art, that has ever been
completed.
No. ii. of the superby illustrated Wandering
jew. This work ought to be in the possession of
every workingman in the country, as his standard
and text book.
Dickens new and beautiful tale of the Z" Cricket
on the Hearth" &c, which is the most beautiful
and touching of his many beautiful tales.
Part /, of the Step Mother" by that popular
and acknowledged excellent writer G. P. r.
james. This Part forms No. IA, of the Harpers'
Library of Select Novels.
g The History of John Marten, a Sequal to the
Life OF Henry Minor" BY Mrs. Sherwood.
And pleasing and instructive little book from
the pen Of Mrs. Mary S B. Dana, entitled
" Forecasile Tom or the Landsmau turned
Sailor
All the above works are for sale at the Book
store of w. II. II. Hodges s. Co.
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RICHMOND AND PAMUNKY Rail-,
ROAD

On our first page will be found the sketch of
debate, Immediately preceding the passage of
Bill in favor of this Road, which was warmly
contested on The ground that it would injure the
interest Of the James River steam ma vqation. and
the Richmond and Fredericksburg Rail Road !:
but we find not one word against it, and in behalf
OF our Rail Road interest, which must be material
ly injured as soon as that Road goes into opera
ton. We now put it on file in our 80 little paper, ;
for future reference. Where was our Repre
sentative in part" who has the Portsmouth and
Roanoke Rail Road in his special keeping WHY
did he not speak word for it, as it was the only
ground on which many were induced to vote for
him last spring, that he understood our interests
and was the only man who could save the Road
Did he vote for this Richmond and Pamunky
Road We pause for reply
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-17
ANOTHER WORKINGMAN.
AN ARTICLE FOR THE LADIES

" A Cues" at the late party given by Judge
Mason, the Attorney General. in Washington, on
The l2lh of February, having sen, us sober de
scnPlon OF the fete, with his permission to use il
as we may think proper We know not wha better
we can do with it, than to publish it for such of
our aIr readers as are DESTROYS of taking peep at
the Parties In Washington. He has spoken of
The sparkling eyes" and The /" beaming counte
nances" that were there, but he writes like a
serious anchorite-his heart was not infiamed, his
brain was not set on fire, by the gorgeousness, the
richness OF the scene--our fair readers will have
to give their maginations play, and its utmos,
stretch will not more than equal the realuy
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JUSTINIAN.
GENERAL GAINES.

The following down hit at the Military Acade-
my at Wes Point by Gen Gaines, in a letter Of his
to the editor Of the New Orleans Della, has more
truth and sound sense than poetry in it Eve
~ soldier and every seamen--voluo,eer or regular
should be made to know, TO a moral certainty
that military mind. high moral courage and NOR
al conduct will alone insure his promotion and
that IN cringe and crouch about the War DEPART
ment' in hope Of obtaining promotion by intrigue
or other party devices, is never more 10 result in
any thing but disgrace to the unworthy aspirsnt
The proposed mod Ifcation added To a proyison
Of law requiring every Cadet and every Midsbip-
man to perform hard labor in building Forts. Rail
roads. F loating Batteries and other war s,esm.
ers, for at least five months in every wear. mill
they gradual p, would render our Military and
Naval Academies great public benefit and
national blessing; without the proposed mod,fca-
tions they may becOme national curse. A The
history Of every military and naval moyernen, du,.
ing state Of war, is history Of incsssaDt labo,
on the part Of every officer, soldier and seaman
from the General OF Admiral down 10 the private
soldier aud ORDINARY Sesmsn- inclusiveIy, I COM
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GOOD, BETTER. BEST.

All credit and thanks to the Senste Of Virgin
ia, whichSn Friday last, rejected that corrupt
and corruPting bill, passed in the House of Dele
gates, authorizing the issue Of " shinplasters" by
the Banks, which, in other words, was an act au
thorizing them to lock up all the specie in the
country in their vaults The cry from them is.
that other states send their trash, among us. Well
let the laws be enforced, which. are provided in
the premises, and the evil will cease. We often
hear the cry that specie is at premium. premi
um for what; for rotten and WORTHLESS bank paper
Specie is the only standard Of value. When
will the people act upon the plain principles OF
common sense
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-17
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDING
Number Ten.
The Oregon Question secps-Queries to be answer
ed-Facts about the Washington Navy Yard.


ed-Facts about the Washington Navy Yard.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1876.
Dear Sir The Senate was not in session to-
day. The Hnuse employed ON the private ca lem
dar. Oregon excitement quescent until Monday,
when Mr.. flanagan will enlighlen us an that
subject. while calm lasts | will propound one or
two question to that Bureau which has the sub
ject under charge
What is The cost Of the present Navy Ration :?
What is the contract for butter per pound, and
how long is that contract 10 continue?
What is the cost of cheese per pound and how
long is the contract to last
What can cheese and butter be purchased for
by private contract?
Since the unfortunate accident at the Navy
Yard, my attention has teen drawn to the affairs
of the Yard. On enquiry find the Chief
friend of the Hon. WIN. C.. Rives and few
years back. in published letter, expressed the
wish, that this political tetotum should be placed
in the highest gift of the Government-one of The
sub Chlefs-who goes under the cognomen of
Chief Engineer. is the son of an Englisffinan and
whig, the master Blacksmith an Englishman
and whig, the master Plumber an old dyed in
the-wool federalst. Only two of the genuine
creed of dogs. The machinery of The Yard is
very beautifully made and works well, bu, the
arrangement is miserable. More in my next
Yours, truly. JUSTlNIAN.
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PROTECTION TO LABOR

We copy the following excellen, remark, s,o,,
the R'ehmond Enquirer. Yhey were excited h,
some remarks Of an al vocste Of .s Pfo,ec,,, ~
who s'Sne himscls somewhere. Truly, the ,,o.
lection that labor receives from eur presen, ,,,;e
is that which vulturss give TO lambs When -, -,
Congress do jnstice to the n.asses2
We have high regard Scr the iodps,,v 49,,
energy " she peuple ei New England. Ro, w
must be Siad indeed that can see no evils in III
manufacturing sysieR, forced il 10 by the ho,
at legislative tay0et,ista. While Cunpress k.ooS
Its hands Oh, ard does Rot interfere with H.
Industry VI the country leaving its devek,,men,
to the laws Of srads, and to Individual 'enernr
and Jndg~sns-we having nothing to cav,
but when Il continues to favor one elias, tn
the INJURY ct alb the rest, we shah exercise
the right, as 1t 10 our duty, To expose The evils IF
the system, not only upoe the
OF the county, but upon she operatives themselves
who, the Tariffitssb oas, are eminen.x bene6,,eJ
by high Tsnlff,
10 this eDS- we extract from the Salem ENYass
Advertiser d bit Of information, which shows ,h,,
the manufacturers. with all their protection from
government, do no, always think Of the interests
OF their operatives. This evidence, also, comes
iiom the manufacturing region, and is entitled to
as much credi1 the bulletins from the factories
W when cry up sss blessings of the manufacturing
Utopia:
The NewAuTyport Advertiser says that the
~eavers in one OF the factories in, that town have
recently had tbsie wages cut down. ten per cent.
or flve cents Oh sach cut Of eloth for which thew
had formerly rereised Fifty CENTS No, only this
1T is said that the oyeTseers went into The mill
on the Sabbath and arranged the loens OK AZ IN
lessen their speed and, a. the same time produce
better quality of esoth in every respect, making
difference of mO1s than fifteen per cent. in The
wages of the weavsfs, which looks yastly e.aer
Gus at this time. considering the factory dividends
have of late averaged only hssnt,, per cent
This is fair illustration oS Webs,er's doctrjne
-" take care of the rich, and the rich will take
care of the poor" The less Of susb care the
better"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-17
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. 1916

Dear Su:-.HOw fortunate is il for the inte,
ests Of humanity that merciful Providence should
so have ordered our destiny, that The cares and
dlSquieiuhes incident To the necessary business oC
This world should be relieved by frequent inter
walls Of social enjoyment, which, like the beams Of
an April sun, dry up the sorrOws of life aud fill
the soul with joy and gladness. But how much
more fortunate Is II, that these intervals sbuud
break 10 upon the storm Of political sirife-dissi.
pate its dark and threatening clouds-and sbed
upon the scene the bright and CHEERING ravs .,
harmony and peace.
Such an interval we have Just epioved At tho
hOspliable mansion Of the Hon John Y AIssnn.
10 this city, whose spacous parors were opened
on Tuesday evening last for the reception of
large and brilliant assembly. The Judge received
his numerous guests in that frank and cordial
manner which marks his true Virginia character
and never fails to win the confidence and resnec,
oi all who come within It's influence He was
assisted by Mrs Mason, who combined with the
above named qualities that peculiar elegance and
grace which an accomplished woman onIv cor
p1ssess. The company was made up Of Csbjnet
Minl5ters-Inembers 0l the two Houses Of Cnn
gress, Foreign Ministers, Officers Of me Army
and Navy, hundred Of citizens of Wasbioo,on
and strangers temporarily at the Metropolis. and
last. though not least. foil proportion of por fai,
country women, whUse smiling faces Unmarried +,
The scene richness aud life " bich can only be
realized by ihose who Witnessed II.
Inc house Is very Spacious, with four large
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-17
RUMORS CORRECTED

1t IS almost EsaateF oS sUpererogation to COM
tTadIct the idle UssoTs which have been recently
circulated in the Boston Atlas, the New York
Tribune, &C., BE-, az to The condition of the cab
met. We emphstically repeat, there 10 no diV-
sion in II upon the Oregon QUESTION They are
harmonious and paitea in behalf ef the Presidents
message and his views. M Walker does not
claim the distinction Of 1.-THE MASTER spirS;" nor
is the Secretary sf State at points with any of
his colleagues WeoR Ibis subject. Mr.. Walker 10
PrIyy TO no - tn,Figaes 81 and we uHdsStsse 10
say that he does aot aspire to shs e premiership;
and if he be Ihe nan we take him 10 be-, he will
never conseDA ~ leave sbs CtessRty, saiA be tss
fulfilled the afanOos duties o( his responsible
office. The Treasury Department eonstitstss tho
field Of his asOrs, and we hope will he the thea
ire of his phsy. Away, then, with ihese Disera
bic humbngs Of Idle goss5ps and reckless polili-
clans - UHisn
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-17
THOUGHTS OF ANOTHER WORKING

we make room to-day, for an Essay from
" Another Workingman," in our editorial columns
with great pleasure the same subject tina, oc-
copied our former correspondent, which takes up
and eiucidates matters that ought to command the
attention OF those who are sent by these very
Workmgmen TO do the work of legislation, by a
rule long since laid down in an obsolete document
known in history the Constitution of the United
States" We commend this Essay to those GEN
tlemeh, and warn them to take heed as to their
future acts, as those workingmen who can write
such articles as the following, will rise up in
judgement against them, aad terrible will be- the
reirlbutlon meted out. The writer exhibits one
fact; that Is that =" HE KNOWS HIS RIGHTS" and
the prongs under which the workinpmen labor.
and II will not take them long to find out 1.-THE
WAY TO MAINTAIN THOSE RIGHTS" They have
long enough formed themselves in array AGAINST
each other. to carry an idea triunphantly. which
they fancied would lead them TO competence and
independence, hut which has only resulted in
placing some favOrlte in position To benefit his
Jduor'tes and household, entailing pensions and
honors, and offices on those who were already
h'Ied to rePletion, and entirely forgetting the
power that built them up-but the time is an
preaching rapidly when the masses. the true
source of power, will be leagned together TO de-
fend and maintain themselves. Let the ou,v
trenbe for " The handwriting is upon the walI'
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WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. 1916

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1916.
Dear Sir This morning the great "unshot"
left in the Baltimore cars, whispering in tones as
soft as the gentle zepher produces over the silk
strings of an Eolian harp, that the great secret
Will be known on his return on Tuesday next.
Intrigue is the order of the day, in this great
political cauldron-!he Missouran is now keep.
ing the President at bay by holding over his head
the defeat of his nominations. The head Of the
house of Pamettos is quiet this iron man of the
South, who, in single short sentence tumbles
down the small potato orators around him, sits
daily in the Senate moving his eagle eye over it,
watching with intense anxiety the movements of
both sides; what his course will be no one here
knows-he is his O'on counsellor.
The Wing side Of The Senate have been dining
very costly with the British Minister. This.
within itself, is nothng--yei much may grow
out of IT secrets leak out at dinner tables, while
the generous wine sparkles, and it is we'll known
the whole OF the late correspondence was known
to the Wing leaders before it was known even TO
the Presidents confidential friends in the Demo.
cratic party.
Yours, truly, JUSTINIAN.
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ider Military or Naval School wuhou t.
en"ugh 10 strengthen and farnilarize the ,,ud.n,"
to habi'sal labor. as Military or Naval mo,
cry. Our glorlous Revelation was achieved, no,
oy isshnnasse dandles with fingers ,so selic,,.
to handle the small hammer OF Ratchet, but h..
hard handed wo'kmen, many of whom had !,
early Fife been accustomed to wieH the ,f.do.
han'nscy, the pick ace and the plough"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-17
CHURCHES GETTING AHEAD

The St. Louis American informs us that there
will be " Musical Entertainment and Supperp
given for the benefit of /" ST. Johns Episcor,l
Church in that city, and informs all classes lbs,
the accommodations will be ample" And the
Ladies Of the Baptist Church" give their first
entertainment in the State Tobacco Wsreh,yse
10 the form Of a " Ladies Oyster Supper" Wbsl
will they get at next to raise money for the ser.
Eiss Of tho Lord 2 g..
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Number Eleren.

Something about Paine-tbe Secret and that bun.
die OF papers-Look out for a Young Earthquake
WAsHINGrGN, Feb. Id, 1886.
Dear Sir :-M.. Paine, the great unshot, ar
rived in the city this evening by the cars-s.ayed
a few minutes at Tyler s. Birch's, TO place his
name upon the book--left Immediately for the
Secretary of State, and left there large bundle
of papers-supposed TO be the papers alluded to
in his late pubcations-therefore look for great
disclosures.
Yours, truly, JUSTINIAN.
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Is THIS TRUE7-A correspondents in Tues
days Posi-, says the S+asdard, Temperance -
per in this city. writing Gsom Calais, Me. says
1.-The temperance cause u not progressing down
east SvsSe Of tho elO4usai lecturers this way
have bern detected drinking brandy. Such de-
linquepcies in Sigh places lave fatal influence
on those who srs Ifae. !. Is not well to take
man ont IS 'he gutter great many times, ana
pot him Immediately. without any P'Ooa'nn' o"
The pinOseIe 0S TDOyaI and religious greatness,
By SO DANG, The macs Of she people are silndso
as to the true estimation N which our moral 70
,o,mev~ bolS vis,us add vice .''--Bossoa Times.
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JUSTINIAN.
Number T'wcIue.

The great +" Unshot'' gone to the North-wiIl be
back on Tuesday-the Secret may lie looked for
-lntrigue-Bentou and Cahoun-the Whigs fed
by the British Minister-When wines in wits
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-01
Board OF Supervisors.

HIS honor tho May0r presldlnB
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and
approved
Petitions From various persons for the correction Of
taxes presented and referred to the committee on
annual taxes
Biis-small bills from persons connected with the pc.
lice department. presented and referred to their sp
proprate committees.
Reports acceptedO OF committee annual taxes in ia
vor OF a remission of the taxes Of James l.. Lyon OF
same commite in favor of refundng the Bank OF Com
merce the tax paid by them SAT 900 OF United States
stock Of same committee in favor OF granting relief
from taxes TO the following naned persons to wit W.
Martin Ben amin Drake Martin Con Old Daniel Powers.
Edward Bates Laws Truiug Paul J0hnon, lisa Gar.
diner, Jacob Siosk. gea.aid Ke4n, WIN Douglass, faul
IT Niles James E.coil, the trss.ees OF the Methodist
church in the l2th ward John II Bates, John Dsw son
Geo Curtis real estate oil Mary Barnes Seventh W srd
Bank, &c orge Beatty, Mary Wood, John horsepcol h
H Wheeler and the Mutual Insurance Company ; And
adverse to the following named persons Charles Cshi
Thomas Isle and VIM Il. Echsrt OF same committee
in favor of resembling the sales of various lots the proper
ty Of Francis Nicholson, which sold for sSesh
The board then adjourned
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SAMUEL LovSs.-Pslmos house was crowded to excess
last evening with most fashionable audience and one
spprecsvs Of the talent Of the entertainer never
collected his last evening In this city nre-
vous hs departure for the SOUTH and his uarvasd
power of enthrsling the attention Of audience
sxered most inpressively. At one moment dead u
lsnce prevailed broken only by the s,sed sob Of sym
pathy, with the eloquence OF pathetic narration; and
then came peal upon peal OF irspressbs laughter at
comicsl point given only Lover possesses the power
Of giving Indeed the Of interest excited would
be painful not for the many transitions from the
the gay and the flush Of pleasure which dries the
dencs of the versatility and strength Of the attraction OF
Mr. Lovers Irish Evenings TIA, for many niga's sue
csssvely they have been attended by crowded houses
together and than delighted with their en-
terisnment alone unsstsd by ether aid Atfhe close OF
the evening he made short and pertns Mt speech express
ing his thsnksto the citizens OF New York for Their kno
ness 20 him. stranger and the pleasant remsmorsne"
OF his visit which he could never forget lie R''css
concert al Brooklyn "Wednesday after which he pro
bu, his return shall be happy again 70 &c, tns
t5euied poet painter and author, whener ~ ne 70 w
pahise with brave snanus OBIen,' or iangh o. pow
Pat AID the grIdlron.
On.roa,o ~ rsr TsHsRssoLss-sbs chef e"spr"
OF spohr and NJ nieisohn, The Las, judSmen' nsa 'ns
Lobsgesans will be perssracd a. tho rsbernsois on
the .ame evening to.ma1fow ue al instant The 800
paris sre entrusted those abb" artists MIA D. L,asr
Miss Wass, MIR Paige and Air Niasssu and we aVp -,
not ina, thc rous and beautiful qusreitos VII -
riven In STYLE superior thing ever heard o. .ur
orstoral rsrformancss The chorus Of The nsu"'s NV
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STORM ON rHK L.KE.-IEe schooner Paul jones Of
Cleveland, ashore ia the severe snoS storm Of
Wednesday, about three miles essi OF osk Or hard
Creek Cargo 900 bbls salt ssout 400 saved Ne lives
lost The Canadian schooner q foulsu Ihompson went
ashore at the same time and place with 30 tons q ay
goods ami groceries, On the fsne day the schoonar
EDdeavor from Port Dslhousie, went sshore al Bad
docks Point Reehssttr .4nertesn, Ssfef<et
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-01

ARRIVAL oP CAPTAIN WALKKR.-This gentleman
arrived here by the Philadelphia train at ten
O'Clock last evening.
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The Caledonia vii be due a; Boston on We'd
nesday o. Thursday. She will bring news from
Liverpool 70 the Is,h ulhmo. inclusive. In com.
tnefcisl point Of view her Advices viii be interest
ing We must SIN keep an eye on the specu-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-01

MOVEMENTS The Hon. Daniel Webster left
town yesterday for Philadelphia, where he is to
partake of public dinner Tomorrow afternoon.