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DANCING.

WEST still continues his unrlvaIled styl
- Of HAIR CUTTING, on Street, sboesOe nm.
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LATE FROM TAMPICO.

The French brig Princess Marie. arrived a.
New Orleans the Goth inst from Tampico. which
port she left the 9th inst. One of the passengers
informs, says the New Orleans Picayune, that
the authorities at Tampico were divided into two
parties: One of the parties with the military. has
Gen. Anastiso Paviodi at its head, was in favor
OF Federation and Santa Anna The other par,v
was tor armlng the people in favor of Federation
without Santa Anna. third party was about
rising up, when our informant left: but none of
the parties have come to any understanding vet
There were at Tampico ii vessels of different
nations at the time of the blockade, three British
three French, two Spanish, two American. one
Bremen. The authorities were about prohibiting
the American vessels to take in their ca rpoes. but
at last Capt. Saunders, of the soop of war 81,
Mary's hearing of this, sent despatch to the
authorities, stating that if there were any deten-
ZION OF American property, no property at all
should leave the place. This caused the with
drawal Of The order
The fort at Tampico. Ga mud AFFAIR." had been
washed away by freshet few days previous to
the 9th
The three gun boats lately built at New York
tor the Mexican service, were lying in the river
above Tampico.
Official dispatches had arrived at Tampico
that Gen. Ars,a had been removed from the com
mand of the Northern Division of the Army, and
Gen. Mejia had superseded him.
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IMPORTANT FROM YUCATAN

The New Orleans Picayune OF the 10Th inst,
states, that the Prussian brig Delfno arrived the
18TH from CamPeachy, whence she sailed the
9th inst. The news brought by her from Yucca
tan is important. letter written at the latter
place to commercial house in New Orleans,
dated on the day of the Delfno's sailing, states
that the Yucatan Congress was still in session.
but expected to adjourn on the Goth inst. They
were discussing the Propriety of separation from
Mexico with the greatest earnestness, and the
geseral impression was, that before they adjourn
ed, Yucatan would be declared independent.
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LATEST PROM MEXICO.

The Editors Of the New Orleans Commercial
Times have received accounts from Mexico to the
30,h ult., three days later than before received.
The Mexican Congress assembled on the 9th
ult, but up to the 29th there was not sufficient
Number Of members present to form quorum 10
commence business. General Bustamente, for.
merly Presiden, of the Republic, was appointed
TO preside over the preliminary meeting uf the
members on the 9th it is beyund doubt that he
will be the President of the Congress. There
were only fnrty-six. as was stated in the g Mon
ltor Republicano." out of the one hundred mem
oers elected to Congress. present on the 2Ist ult
In the capital, hut the administration were doing
all in their power to hasten the arrival of the
rest IN order TO commence business. Enough ia
visible. however. to lead to the conviction that
Paredes, now ad interim, head of the Republic
will be the successful candidate for the Presiden-
CIV, as the Congress seemed To be devoted to hin,
The WAR.--Paredes, it is stated, insists on
taking the field himself against the Americans
His friends are doing all they can to dissuade
him, pointing out the danger Of absence for any
length of time from the capital the war in the
south under Alvarez, and the probability of insur
rectIon. He seems, however. bent TN it, and it is
calculated that he will be able TO assemble up
wards of $4,000 men to make head against Gen.
Taylor. This force would include the reserve
and the army Of the North now under Arista.
The most influential men at the capital seem
to regard the present crisis, when the best
thing that can be done to secure unanimity of ac-
ton, is to create Paroles Dictator for certain
fixed time. Many of the duputies TO congress
had so expressed themselves openly.
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THE NEW YORK ORGAN.

We would most earnestly recommend this ster-
ling temperance journal TO the patronage Of our
friends, and the friends of the cause throughout
support. The Publisher John w. Oliver, has
greatly enlarged and beauti6ed il, and has asso-
ciated with him in the editorial department, Dr..
Trail, an accomplished scholar, a polished and
vigorous writer. We will however let them
make their own appeal to the public, which We
find in Saturdays Organ:-
The PLAN OF OUR SIXTH VoLUME.-We
have long and deeply pondered on the question
How can We alter and improve our weekly visi-
tant so as TO make it still acceptable to its
patrons and still more useful TO its varied classes
OF readers? The conclusion to which our cogiia-
tons have tended, is this :-Temperance, Wash
ingtonianism, Benevolent Associations for social
amelioration and improvement, such as Sons of
Temperance, Daughters of Temperance, &c.,
are subjects of great and enduring interest. To
these. therefore, we shall continue to devote our
best energies. Not remotely allied 10 these, and
intimately connected with human progress and
human happiness, are the subjects of General Ed
ucation, Health, Physiology, Sc. These depart
ments will receive especial and increased atten-
ton. Distinct departments will be assigned to
the ladies, to the juvenile reader general news
historical, geograph cal, biographical information,
&C.. as well as to other subjects named calcula-
ted by careful selection and arrangement of the
choicest gems in morals, literature, domestic econ
omy, and the true science of social life, TO amuse
some. instruct many, and ennoble the minds of
all, and enlarge its capacities for usefulness and
real enjoyment. The presentation of our speci-
men number on the Fourth of July, will be re-
sponded to on the part of our friends-we respect
fully ask and confidently trust-by the return of
the names of one thousand ne,u subscribers.
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A STRANGERS OPINION OF THE NEW
yORV


The following is an extract Of a letter written
to this paper during the absence Of the editor
which from our own personal observation and
knowledge we may not contradict-al.hough
there are some presses there which may be gov
erned by high sense of honor and responsibility
to the correct information of the public mind =
81 would write You more frequently. but
hear no news. as told you before, until after it
has appeared in the papers Of this city, as my
business does not permit me to dive into the eau
cusses and corrup,ions of New York, through
which the channels of news run. find much
falsehood and hoowness in the press here MANY
of their facts" cannot be relied on, as they are
manufactured for the occasion, to feed the excited
and morbid appetites for the mary ellous which
prevails in this city. The account of Van Am
bnrg's Destruction which appeared in the Sun and
Tribune extras of Yesterday, was too transparent
hoax to deceive any body, yet thousands upon
thousands of copies were sold and the cry of the
newsboys heard in the streets till midnight"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-06-30
DEATH OF AN EDITOR.

The Missouri Reporter of the 18th inst, an
nounces the sudden death of its distinguished
editor, Shadrack Penn, Jr. Esq. The disease of
which he died, was congestion Of The liver He
was born near Frederick, in Maryland, and emf
grated to Kentucky while young. At very
early period of his life he dedicated his talents TO
the press, conducted the Louisville Advertiser for
nearly thirty years, and in Is4l he started the
Missouri Reporter, at st. Loois. He was man
OF much talent, and "died with the harness on
his back
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MR.. SHEPARD.

We continue to hear the most cheering intel
ligencs in regard to MIR. Shepard's prospects.
One after another he meets the Wing champions,
as ne travels through North Carolina, and pins
them - the wall.
1t is admitted, we understand, by all candid
men, who have heard Mr.. Shepard and Mr..
Graham.-the two rival candidates for the Gu
bernatorial chair Of North Carolina, that Mr..
Shepard is much superior to Mr.. Graham az
debatsr. Mr.. Shepard is democrat of the right
stamp, bold, fearless and candid. He is winning
golden opinions among the people, as he passes
through the State. Success attend him.
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THE PRESIDENrESs

we copy the following sketch of Mira Polk
from The Boston Traveller. The CORRESPONDENT
OF this paper. speaks from personal knowledoe =
He says:
The white House, has been almost min
terruptedly for fifteen years without the wife of
the Presidents presiding. Soon we were ;oined
by the porter. and were conducted to Mrs. Polk,.
room The reception room of the Presiden,,a
lady was every way worthy of the mansion. It
was suPerby furnished. the whole furniture being
new and the style unique and elegant. The ar,
rangement was in elegant taste, showing at once
the presiding influence there. was refined and
elevated had heard much of Mrs. Polk mucb
oi her elegance OF manners and superior beauty
ooon Mrs Polk entered the room and with an
ease and grace babe US welcome to the mansion
She Is truly an elegant lady No report of her
appearance or manners that have ever seen. bas
done her Justice. She is tall, finely formed, dark
nair' dark eyes and of great personal beauty
her manners are easy. yet dignified. No one
can see her and not feel that she is fit represen-
'ative OF the beauty, intelligence and refinement
OF our American ladies'. Mrs. Polk ia decidedIv
religious. She does not hesitate to acknowledo.
her dependence upon God. Yet IS her piety not
o6truslve nor her regard for religious things mad.
offensive by prominence"
1T is hard to say any thing against the praises
OF lady's beauty. but we should not let the wr-
Ter oil the above, choose beauty for us. The eva
must have been dazzled with the richness of the
scene, or the judgment warped by the auoust
presence to which the writer was introduced
.Ne,u Era1
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IMPORTANT FROM SANTA FE

An extra from the Office Of the Lexington
(MissourD Express states that Mr.. Houck had
arrived at Independence from Santa, Fe, having
made the trip in twenty days. He is said to have
brought intelligence that the authorities at Santa
Fe were certifying it, and. besides two thousand
men then under arms, the Governor had made a
reqnsiliOn for five thousand men from Chihuahua
Every third man in Santa Fe and its vicinity
was to bear arms in its defence. The place was
preparing for siege. Mr.. Houcl, it is added.
expresses the opinion that Col. Ksarney onght NOT
to take less than FIVE thousand men on his e1ne-
dition againt New Mexico.
The ST. Louis New Era Of the 18th instant
says:
A number Of wagons loaded with ammuni-
ton and provisions have already started ON their
way over the prairies, and Col. Kearney sends
them ahead as fast as he can get them in readi
ness. More than two hundred dragons have
also taken up their line of march. The yolun-
ieer companies are at Fort Leaveawor,h going
through drills and military exercises, under the
direction Of the regular officers Of the army, and
are said TO be improving rapidly.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-06-30
GALVANIC ENGINE.

we extract from the Scientific american, the
following useful invention, which will no dopbt
come into immediate use. and its utility be appre
ciated.
The Galvanic Engine complete is enclosed in
neatly finished, polished and ornamen,ed ma
hogany trunk, two feet in length by one in breadth
ana not so heavy but that person may convent
emily carry it by one hand. 1t is kept in constant
readiness for action, with no other attention than
TWO minutes work once in two days; and by the
s.lnPle act OF turning key. or depressing
slant power, equal to the labor of man at a
crank and sufficient to drive lathe, small cir
cuiar saw, grindstone. printing press, bits, drills
&c, or Propel light boat on the water and the
entire expense of maintaining it will not yary
much from ten cents per day. These engines
WIN % furnished for slOO each and warranted to
keep in repair, or to be repaired gratis. for ono
year. ''
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-06-30
FOURTH OF JULY-COMPLIM
RY INVITATIONS

We feel highly gratfed to learn that several of
our fellow citizens have determined to celebrate
the Fourth of July at home, by Barbacue' at
St. Fields. and that they have already taken the
intiatory steps to invite several of their sincere
and, devoted friends in Washington to spend the
day with them. This is exactly as il should be,
and we feel convinced that the company will be
numerons--notwithstandi there are SO many
different ways presented for passing that day 1t
is such meeting as all should participate in, as
all are interested in showing respect to those who
laboring to promote the general interests of our
town, and the welfare of citizens collectively.
that day will be such as will be respectable in
numbers. and confer real compliment on our
friends from abroad.
Since pennng the above, we have learned that
several members of Congress from the Western
States will visit US on that day, and participate
IN such hospitalites Of the town may be offered
to them. We hope and trust that large party
may be assembled to greet and welcome them,
and do full justice To the farfaned Virginia
character; more especially will it be due to our
selves, In this instance, citizens are depen-
nent in great measure. upon the public works
In the Navy Yard, which, of necessity. come
through the channel Of these gentlemen's votes
In Congress. We only wish that the whole body
of Congress could be induced to visit US, that
they might see for themselves, but as that cannot
be, we desire that those who do come NAV be so
treated that they will give favorable report
Of us.
aF A meeting Of those who
have already subscribed, and such
others as intend to unite in the
4" Barbecue" will be held at the
Crawford House this evening, to
make the necessary arrangements,
appoint Committees, &c.
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LATEST FROM THE ARMY.

Accounts from Brasos Santiago to the 18th in
slant, brings news of report that the town OF
Reynosa, against which the expedition of Col
Wilson had started, was surrendered without re.
sistance.
Camargo and Reynosa had capitua,ed in ad.
vance of the movement of Gen TAYLOR. and he
was waiting only the means of transporting his
troops up the Rio Grande to march toward them
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-06-30
KENDALL In MEXICO.

George w. Kendall Esq, one of the editors of
that spicy little sheet the Now Orleans Picay-
une," having volunteered, and gone to Matama-
ras, corresponds daily with his partners We
extract the following from his last letters:--
CAMP ON ARROYO COLORADO, June S, 1876.
Not the least fresh sign of Mexicans was dis
covered, although the spies ranged the Chaparal
both above and below the ford. The evidences
Of what they have done, however, were plainly
enough visible in the vicinity, for we saw the re-
mains Of no less than seven of the unfortunate
Rogers party, SO cruelty murdered here few
weeks since. Five skeletons, one of them appa-
realty female, were lying upon the banks, where
they drifted after their thIoais had been cut; two
others wore discovered near the wagons The
wolves and buzzards had done their work upon
all, and many deep tbrea, of vengeance was
uttered by the Texan Volunteers as they looked
upon the remains Of their countrymen. The story
oftheir bsrbarous murder has already been told
will not repeat it.
PoINT ISABEL, June 7, 1846.-We got in safe
yesterday, although few Of the men had 10 foot
it on account of broken down horses. A small
sample of stampede in camp night before last,
caused a small bit Of excitement, and a rainy
norther towards morning gave Us thorough soak
ing and any quantity of discomfort but these
things, however disagreeable, we are used to. To
say we don't mind them would be stretching the
matter shade too far.
The Texan volunteers are in good health, with
one or two exceptions, Notwithstanding their food
has been scarce and indifferent and much of The
water on the route horribly bad. The wild bulls
in the Deighborhood of the Colorado suffered to
some extent, great many having been killed by
the men for their meat. II was tough as wagon
tire however, and required bark mill to grind
and digest it. One of the volunteers said he in
tended to rig a small one in his stomach if ever
fate compelled him to travel the road again.
shall push on for Malamorss this evening or
tomorrow morning, and there join some Of the
companies advancing into the interior of Mexico.
G. W.K.
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SHOCKING AFFAIR

A melancholy affair occurred on board the
steamer Tennessee on her way from Vicksburp TO
New Orleans. There were three companies Of
volunteers on board, and some unpleasant differ
ances existing between Acting Commissary r. c.
Miller, and Orderly Sergeant Sneed, the former
shot Sneed dead. Miller was Immediately taken
into custody.
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HARVEST IN VIRGINIA. letter from Pace
county, Virginia, says -" Harvest has Just com
menced with rs, and we find that the whea, cron
has sustained considerable injury from the recent
spell Of wet weather. This is one Of the hes,
places in The State for wheat, but it is damaged
al least one fourth"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-06-30
COUNTERFEIT NOTES

Old counterfeit 81 notes of the Bank of West
minister, Maryland. are in circulation in BaIti-
more and Philadelphia. These notes may be
distinguished from the genuine, by the fact that
the letter ~, in the numbering of the genuine, is
an imperfect letter
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POLITICAL CLERGYMEN

The Boston Post administers a keen and with
ering rebuke to those Clergymen, who forget
their legitimate sphere, to libel the administra-
ton, denounce war. and to interfere with the
roIiey Of statesmen
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NAVAL SoHooL.-The Annapolis Herald says
the Boafo . Exs a.aers, which commenced oper
ations on Tuesday last, are busily engaged in
examining the young men attached to the Naval
School They will not conclude probably fof about
two OF ihree weeks.
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Observation-Disclosures. SC
New YoRK. June 81 5p ar

The Flour market has been more active to-.
day--we quote Michigan at 81, and pure Gene.
see at S4.l2A. The exports Of Michigan this
week has he-n rising $4,000 bills. In Southern
we have bnt If little importance.
The supplies Of Corn are increasing. and the
transactions large at lower rates. 10000 bushels
southern yellow suld Yesterday at SO a53 cents.
we notice sales of 200 bbls. Spirits of Turpen-
tine a, % a29 cents.
we mute sales Of 1000 bbls. mess Pork at $40.
ia aSiO25, and 300 bills prime at So.
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YUCATAN JNDEPFNDENT

The Yucatan Congress at Merida have declar.
ed their Independence from the Mexican Repub.
lie. Senior Beroucharo was 10 be appointed
President.
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FIRE NEAR SNOW HILL.

The new mansion Of the Hon. Thomas A
Spence, on the Pocomoke River, near Snow Hill
was destroyed by fire the 22d inst Loss esti-
mated at $1,000.
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NAVAL.

About 25O men are engaged on the sloop of war
Germantown at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, she
will be launched about the LIST of August
The frigate United States will relieve the
jamestown, on the African station The James
town is ordered to Boston.
The Pensacola Gazette of the Goth inst, saws
the U. S. frigate Potomac, Capt. AuIick. is now
off the Bar, waiting for dispatches for Commo.
dore Conner. The U. S. ship Falmouth, arrived
here last evening from the Mexican coast, She
brings news. The U. S. steam friga,e Mis-
sissippi, Capt. Fiizhugh, sailed from this por.
this morning, taking the mails for tho use of the
Us. squadron in the Gulf. The U. S. steamer
Gen. Taylor left here last evening for New Or.
leans, for the purpose Of bringing on draft of
seamen for the u S. Navy.
The u. S. brig Somers, arrived at Campeachy
the 9TH and the Lawrence tho 9th inst, All
we'll.
Lieut.. Francis B. Renshaw, late Commander
Of the U. S. brig Lawrence, arrived at Norfolk
from Point Isabel on Saturday, and proceeded i'm
medately to Washington with dispatches for
Government.
u. S. r. steamer Legare, Capt. Coste, arrived
at Charleston the 9Th inst, from Key West
Left at Key West the Goth inst, u. S. R. steamer
Mclean, Capt Howard. and cutter Van Buren,,
both from Charleston.
The U. S. sloop Of war Albany was launched
at the Brooklyn, (N.Y) Navy Yard on Saturday
last. The New York Herald of Sunday, saws
The docks in the Navy Yard, tho decks and
rigging Of the North Carolina, Macedonian Lex.
ington, Boston. Prebe, and other vessels Jyipo
there were covered with people. The Albany j,
I,040 tons burthen mounting 1862 FOUNDERS, and
four inch Paixhan 81 FOUNDERS.
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~TO CORRESPONDENTS.

communication signed by an "Old Subscriber"
&c.. who takes up article of Saturday, on the
town Improvements. 1t is not altogether such as
suits our correspondent, but yet:we cannot alter
1t at present. We mus. know who il is that ia
vors US with their communications, and we would
suggest that our Office is as handy the Pos,
Office. to those who do not pay postage.
% Anxious" has also favored us with a COM
muncation on the condition of Portsmouth. espe
cislly of " Pritchett's Bridge" and the stree,
leading thereto. The same objection to publica-
tion rests with this--we know not the author.
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APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
The President, by and with the advice of the
Senate, has appointed J. George Harris, to be
Purser in the Navy, to fiji the vacancy occasion.
ed by the death of Purser Cox.
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CHOLERA IN QUEBEC.
The Quebec Mercury. states tina, the rumor of
Asa'lc Cholera being in this CITY. is unfounded.