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SINGULAR MAN.

The editor of the New Orleans Della saw a
man near the city whose looks created curiosity.
as we reigned in our charger, says the editor. to
enter into conversation with the unknown. he sud-
denly stopped short. resting the butt of the weap
on the ground as he did so, one of the bar
rels was accidentally discharged. shattering his
left hand in the most frightful manner. A feel
ing of curiosity, which but moment before was
all predominant, instantly gave way to one of sor-
row and alarm for the unfortunate sufferer, and
jumping from our vehicle, we of course rendered
him our assistance. To our utter establishment.
he Indignantly refused our kind offers, and with
a stoicsm worthy of Zeno, he proudly and
scornfully waved us off, and folding a handker-
chief around the muiIated member, passed rapid
ly into the thicket, in the direction of the Gen
lilly road, politely hinHing TO us, the same time,
that if we attempted to follow, he had another
barrel still loaded to teach us the evils of curl.
osity. Prudence, being considered the better part
of valor, in this instance got the better of our
sympathy, and we wisely took the hint.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
INCORPORATING THE TOWN

This is subject which is beginning, again, to
agitate the public mind. We believe it to be- the
only means left by which the Town can be saved,
overwhelmed as it is with taxes Borne down bv
laws which ought to have no bearing upon this COM
munity, because not adopted by those who bear
an equal part of the burthens, without any source
of revenue to meet the heavy demands upon US,
our property daily deprecatng..in value, the Act
of Incorporation is looked as the great first stem
towards redemption. This measure was asked
for by majority of the citizens of the Town ast
year, and would have been granted had it not
been for the determined opposition of our own
Representative, who objected to the prayer of
the petitioners, because Notice Of it had not been
" stuck up at the Court House Door," Let this
duty now be attended to. There are many Der
sons who are now in favor of Incorporation, who
were in opposition. or remained neutral, for want
of sufficient information, when the question was
agitated last year.
There are numerous reasons why the Town
should be lncorporated-the first and most i'm
Portant OF which is, that the authority for provid-
ing our own municipal laws will be secured to rs
The property of the Town will then be taxed for
the benefit of the Town alone. The vast income
OF the Ferry, which is principally drawn from
the pockets of our own citizens, will then revert
TO the Treasury of the Town, and be expended
in the extingushmsnt of the heavy debt that now
weighs US down. or in tightening the taxes which
are now eating up our property
The advantages which will flow from Incorpo
ration are so apparent, that feel it to be work
OF suPererogation to attempt to press it upon the
public mind by argument, and shall, therefore
content ourselves, for the present, with this sim
pie call upon the attention Of our citizens.
We shall DO pleased to receive temperate short
essays on this important matter from those who
may be in favor of or opposed to this movement
1t is but right that both sides should be heard in
this matter.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
CORN MEAL MISSIONARY IN ENG

Elihu Burritt, the learned blacksmith who is
now in England, has taken the field in earnest in
the cause Of Indian corn bread, and not content
with speaking Of it, has come ont with his " Olive
Branch in support of that healthy and nutritious
grain. We make an extract from one Of his re.
cent letters:
" / have jus. got ont I'm Olive Leaf, from the
Housewives Of America TO the Housewives of
Great Britain and Ireland. or Receipts for making
various articles of food of Indian Corn Meal con
tanning all the receipts | received before leaving
home from our kind female friends in different
parts Of the Union-heaven bless them! have
had 2OOO Of these Olive Leaves struck off and
intend, in the first place, to send copy to every
newspaper in the realm. ] shall have thousand,
all of which shall put into the hands Of those I
meet on the road. have resolved to make il a
condition upon which only will consent to DO any
msS's guest, that his wife shall serve Up a john
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FORTIIN .ES nF WAR

The New Orleans icayune tells the following
case OF hardships which the Louisiana Volunteers
have suffered, as their final share Of The spois
OF wsr.' We presume their ardor is by this
time pretty well cooled, that tho bright visions Of
Teyelling in the palaces Of The Montezumas have
passed away forever from their imapinations
Capt. Kennedy Of Company C-tbe franklin
Volunteers of the 9th Regiment, says that in the
settlement Of the accounts Of his men, each one 10
brought over 81 in debt. Some Of them have
left the city, having begged passages IN The
river; but half Of them are still here, miserable
clad, and with no means of subsistence. Their
case strikes us ss peculiarly hard. We are told
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SUGAR.

The amount of Sugar produced in 1914 was
IT'S, 900 tons, of which 200.0 900 tons were fur
nshed by the Island Of Cuba, and SS, 100000 lbs.
from beets was made in France. In 1915. Cuba
only produced 1000 tons, but the increase from
other sources was so great that the total product
amounted to 76o 900 tons. which was very little
short of that in 1874. The consumption of sugar
in the whole world is estimated at 800, 900 tons,
of which the United Kingdom consumes about
900, the rest of Europe 425 COO, the United
States of America 10000, and Canada and tho
other British colonies $4,000. The growth of
the United States does not exceed 100000 tons,
or about two-thirds of the consumption, and the
deficiency is supplied by maple sugar and foreign
importation.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
OUR NAVY.


We almost daily bear of Mexican privatee,s
being seen in the vicinity of the Bahama Islands.
IN the neighborhosd of Key West or in the China
sea- So far we have heard of no captures nv
them, which induces us to believe that the renorts
are " long low black schooner" stories The re-
cent order of the Mexican authorities at the civ
OF Mexico for their ConsuIs to issue Letters Of
Marque to cruise against the vessels of this coun
try may induce some desperadoes to embs,k in
the enteTPrlze, and we really fear such will he
the case, and our commerce that mainly sunnor,s
the Government will have to suffer for wan, of
adequate protection. Through the obstinacv If
the Mexicans and the secret diplomacy of the
French and English the war may be pro,racted
for some length of time, and if such is the case
there can be no doubt that our commerce will
suffer by marauders under Mexican colors. 1t
therefore, becomes the duty Of the President TO
order the fitting out Of all our sloops of war and
other small vessels to give that protection to our
commerce mat 1t inperativeIy demands. We
have no vessels of war TO protect our extensve
commerce in the Mediterranean. and have eff
cient experience Of the people that dwell n, Che
borders Of that sea to know that they vvo,ld So,
be too honest to accept privateer Commission, n
cruise against our vessels. Again we saw &,
out soops Of war and order them to such s,a,;o,.
that are the most exposed, and tho Merchant and
msTipsr will appreciate tho act, bat let one vessel
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that the men were charged $40 piece for their
clothing, a greater part Of which was lost on
the steamer Frontier, when she was wrecked.
The following is an extract of letter referring
to these Volunteers,
"The Louisiana and Alabama Volunteers base
now nearly all reached this city, and been regm
larly mustered out of the service. I have con.
versed with large number of them, and have
not vet come in contact with single one who
has no, frankly acknowledged that they were glad
to get out of the scrapo aud come home again up
ON any terms. Their common, and | may add
universal reply is, i haze seen the Elephant
and am perfectly satisfied"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
GEN. GAINES IN BALTIMORE

writer from Baltimore. in the ". Y. Herald.
under date of the 9th instant. relates the follow
ing incident of the progress of this veteran hero
to take command of the Eastern Division:
"Gen. Gaines passed through this city yester-
day, on his way to New York. take charge of the
Eastern Division of the Army. The old veteran
appeared to be male and hearty, and on his being
discovered in the cars, three cheers were given
by the immense concourse of citizens assembled.
This expression of respect was received with
pride and qualification by the General, and after
receiving the salutaton of great number of his
fellow citizens, the cars moved off amid another
earthquake shout of approval from those assem-
bled.''
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
BLOODY AFFRAY.

A Canal Boa, Captain Cut to Pieces acith a
Bo,cie KnJe.-On Saturday evening last, most
bloody atfray occurred at Stays Landing, in New
Jersey, six or seven miles from Camden, between
Capt. Washington B. Swain, Of lime boat, and
negro man living in the neiehborhood. The al
tercatioD commenced between them on some tri-
fling subject, when the negro suddenly drew
Bowie knife and cut and carved his antagonist in
most shocking manner. Several punctures were
made, one of which entered the abdomen Just above
the hip, and some thirty incisions on the face,
neck and back. One of the cuts is entirely
through the lower lip and chin to the bone. One
on the side of the neck four inches long, separates
the jugular vein. One on the back Of The neck
hve inches long, is entirely through the muscle.
One on the chest is five inches long, and one on
the back, from the shoulders to the hips, twenty
five inches long. Nine are ten inches in length,
many OF them running through the skin, flesh and
entire integuments. Notwithstanding this horrid
cutting and bnlchery the captain walked TO the
dwelling of Mr.. Philip Stay, about hundred
and fifty yards distant. DIR. G.. ID. Hendry, at
Haddonfeld, sent for, who. with the aid of
one of his students, Mr.. ID. M Stout. dressed his
wounds, seventeen of which it was found necessary
To stitch up. Though the doctor found his patient
sinking and nsensible from the great loss of blood
he left him about IL clock, with some symptoms
of re action.
Two men were present at the time Of this bloody
| outrage, and stood paralyzed with fear unable to
afford the detenceless victim of the armed negro
the slightest aid, and permitted the scoundrel to
make his escape. The neighborhood, however
soon became aroused, and vigilant search was
set on foot TO ferret out The offender.
Captain Swain, we learn, resides at Norris,own
where he has a wife and child. He was still
alive yesterday al 3 o'clock, though little hope
was entertained of his recovery ledger.
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GEN. GAINES IN NEW YORK

The New York Herald of the 9th instant, thus
notices the arrival of Gen. Gaines in that CITY, nm
der the head of " arrivals of distinguished men,
General Gaines, we understand, arrived in
our city. yesterday, being appointed to take com
mand of the eastern division of the army IF the
General should determine to choose this CITY as
his head quarters, it is certain that the veteran
will receive from all classes of our citizens that
attention which his long and distinguished servi-
ces so richly deserve. He is one of those whose
acts In the last wal call up pleasing thoughts to
the heart of every American and God forbid that
he should ever hear word. or mark sign, in
dicatve of aught but respect and gralitude''
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
CHANGES IN THE CABINET.

1t is now, we believe. settled beyond doubt
that MIR. Bancroft leaves the Navy Department,
and takes the mission to the Court of ST. James,
Judge Mason returns to the Navy Department.
Our friends and neighbors look upon this as favor
able TO them-we hope they may not be disap.
pointed. Fer our part We have ceased to expect
any material improvement in this Yard. 1t is
out of the power of the Secretary to make work
however much he may wish To benefit his friends
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THAT MAN WILL GO AHEAD.

We cut the following from exchange paper
1t will not surprise us to hear that some member
Of this mans family is in Congress before long
He possesses the true spirit of independence.
"A man. his wife, and six children, on their
way to Preble county, Ohio stopped at Cincn
natl few days ago. They had travelled seven
hundred miles. The youngest child and their
baggage were on wheel-barrow, their only car
rage from home, propelled by turns by the com
pany''
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
NAVAL.
u. S. REVENUE STEAMER Lra.RE

u. y. REVENUE STEAMER LEGARE,2
OFF Rio Grande, Aug. %.
have just received on board bearer of des-
patches for Vera Cruz, and sailed Immediately.
You may expect to hear of my arrival at New
Orleans about the 10th or 18th of September
The steamer McLane arrived here yesterday, and
will 90 back for coal.
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THE MAILS

The severe gale of Tuesday, which prevented
the boats from leaving for either Baltimore or
Richmond, has, of course, left us without mails
from the North, East OF West We should mot
care much for this, if we only knew what our
Army and Navy were doing in Mexico, as it has
enabled US to present most valuable paper to our
readers to-day
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ny cake for breakfast or an Indian pudding for
dinner. was invited yesterday to a tea party
which comes off to, night. where abou, thirty per-
sons are to be present. accepted the invitation
with the johnny cake clause. which was readily
agreed TO by all parties. So to- night the virtues
of corn meal will be tested by some of the bes,
liyers i'm Birmingham"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
NORTH POINT

LOOK to the Advertisements. 1t will there be
seen that the Baltimore Boats offer great induce
ments to our citizens to visit the Monumental
City, to participate in the anniversary of the
Battle of North Point, which is always observed
with great respect and interest by the Balti-
Tnoreans
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
NEW CONSTITUTION OF MIssnI1RI

Returns from eighty-two counties give ma
joriy of S,445 against the ratification of the New
Constitution. The counties to be heard from will
generally give majorities against the Constitution
and the aggregate majority will probably reach
ten thousand votes. So far as heard from, twenty
seven counties have given msjorities for the New
Constitution, and fifty five against ,.-St. Louis
Nep Era
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be taken for want of proper support to our COM
merce. and the neglect of our mercantile interests
will not be soon forgotten.
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4" HAVANA, AUGUST If 1916


You are probably aware that Santa Ana and
Afmonte embarked on board the English steamer
Arab for Vera Cruz. in consequence of their hav
ing obtained information of pronunc ian,ento in
their favor. Some other diplOmatists and Gene
rails of the same stamp departed the same day in
the pac ket for the place but perhaps YOU NAV
not hav heard of the reported agreement between
Santa Ana and certain agents of the British and
America Governments. The arrangement is
said to be as follows: The Mexican Federal
Governm ent of 1924 to be re- established, under
the guaranty of the United States so that, in
case of future pronunciamentos, tho United States
Government shall have right to interfere in
support of the Constitutional Government The
RIO GrGnt|e 10 be The boundary line. and the
CALIFORNIA; 10 be organized as distinct Ter
r.tory. under the protection Of The United
States, but not governed by americans until
The inhabitants shall think fit TO anner them
sefUes, TO favor which purpose the country will
ne allowed to carry on free trade with both
Republics, and admit colonsts from all countries.
and OF all religions and creeds, All this seems
indeed very incTedible-too much for Mexicans
to cede, and too little to satisfy the craving nav
Of your extentIers of the Area of Freedom =
VeremUsp | can only say that have the in
telIigence from very respectable authority There
is no news from the Camp The two Mexican
war steamers have been purchased by the Snan-
Ish Government"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
PEACE WITH MExICo-TERMs SET

tiled WITH SANTA ANA AT HAVANA
Under the head Of Especial Correspondence
of the Tribune that paper of Monday publishes
IN large type the following startling announce
ment. We give it without comment as it ap-
pears there, not being prepared to give an opinion
OF its truth or falsty. 1t will be received by the
public with interest. This is great country, and
it is one of our fundamental principles TO form no
eutangling alliances" with other nations. We
shall see clearly at the consummation of the end.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
From the N. Y. Sun.
WYATT THE MURDERER

The excitement in Auburn about the body OF
Wyatt is not quite allayed. We give below
letter taken from the pocket of the convict on the
night of the 18th August, when he undertook TO
commit suicide.
''This will certify that the instrument which |
taken my life with eye have had concealed in er
part of er plug of Tobacco for the last 8 months
past and doe declare most sincerely That they
was no person which is err Citizen Of the State OF
New york gave me the instrument for received
il From the hands of one Of my old Associates
whose name is not Known in these parts
thought would be doeing the Sheriffs Justice
and the Public like wise by giveing this statement
soc they wont be any Blame attached to them for
they air perfectly ignorant of my intentions and
new nothing Of me having an instrument Of any
kind
Eye bid this helsh world dew for believe
] shall goe to heaven
But shall die with revenge in my Bosom a
gainst DR.. Bigglow
u f Doubleday
Hubbard the clerk of the Prison
Nothing moore at Present
HENRY WYATT"
ENDORSEMENT
Mr..
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PUBLIC LANDS.

The total quantity of public lands now offered
for sale by direction of the President Of the Uni.
ted States is about ten and half millions of acres,
situated in the following States and Territories:
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10
RET RECESSION

The President has issued proclamation an
nOuncing the retroce ssion Of Alexandria 10 Viz
pina
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-10

HE MooE.-Sir John Herschel, at a late
meeting OF the British Association for the ad
yancement of Science, expressed the opinion that
the temperature of the moons climate mus; be-
very high, far above that of boiling water.'-
And the reason is that its surface is exposed for
fourteen days at time to the unmligated and
continual heat of the sun. AT the foil and for a
few days afterwards, the moon must certainly be
the reflector OF some heat to the earth Sir John
has no doubt Of the fact, but as it has the charac-
ter OF culinary rather than solar heat, that is to
say, it emanates from body below the tempera
lure OF lgnIiion,' it will be arrested by the upper
strata OF the earth's atmosphere and thus absorb
ed.
There its only effect will be to convert visible
clouds into transparent vapor. He asserted that
the phenomena Of the rapid dissipation Of clouds
IN moderate weather soon after the appearance Of
the foil moon, could easily be accounted for on
this principle, and that his own observations con-
frmed the theory.
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Total.

1t is said that mineral lands under the special
act of Congress will be proclaimed in the course
of two or three weeks, on the receipt of the re.
ports recently required from the land officers
They are as follows:
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VIC Hnd IN the washington Union, The follow
ing general description ofthis vast public domain
The sales in Wisconsin embrace aboot 1870,
OOO acres of fine wheat land, situated north and
west Of Green Bay and lake WInnebago, and he
tween the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers
Part Of it is on the Mississippi, Wisconsin and
Fox rivers and all Of it well watered by those
streams and their tributaries, which afford ready
access to a southern or eastern market. All the
small grains are produced abundsotly by these
lands and the extensive praires afford excellent
pasture for cattle, which may be raised in grea,
numbers, with bot little expense and trouble.
The same may be said Of the lands directed to
be sold in Iowa, including about $4,000 acres ly-
ing on the Red, Cedar, Iowa, English. Des
Moines, and Churlon rivers, and their branches
These lands, are exceedingly fertile, and well a.
dapted TO the cultivation Of all the small grains
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eye take this plan TO save you the Painful Jobb
yours with the most respectfully.
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Z. >. forgot to mention that Mr.. Garrison
said to the audience, after their last outburst
" that they could afford to show magnanimity
and be generous On which told him that
asked not " mercy's smile or PHYS tears" was
perfectly satisfied that they were afraid they
dare not allow me 10 proceed. The newspapers
this morning do not even refer to mel This is,
indeed, tlme-serving press. Not one word of
my addressing the meeting. No, no; it seems
that truth is out of the question on this subject
Every resolution is reported as unanimous, where
as | can testify to the contrary
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-09-03
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