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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
SHIPS BUILT BY NAVAL CoNsTRUc-

In our paper of Saturday we gave letter of
high praise of the Plymouth, sloop-of.war, from
the Hon. Henry a. Wise. We give below the
letter of an experienced Naval officer, address ed
to us from the Portsmouth. another vessel built
under the same happy and wise auspices, now in
the Pacific. Our friend is mistaken if he sup
poses we either tired of or surieited with
these praises. We hope they will be continued
TO be waited on each gale, until the Naval off
GERS are entirely driven out of the Department at
Washington, and their places filled with civil
!ans-who are not too old and too stubborn to
study and seize improvements, and who will
know and appreciate the character and condition
of our Workingmen and Mechanics
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
PETERSBURG RAIL ROAD COMPANY

The annual meeting of this Company was held
on Saturday last. There was, we learn, a most
satisfactory exhibit of the Company's affairs
Mr.. Bird was re elected to the office of Presi-
dent-whicl he has heretofore filled with so much
credit TO himself and profit TO the company.
MI n. NJ. Martin designing to remove from
Petersburg, declined reelection to the office of
Vice President, and Col. Joseph Bragg was elect
ed in his stead.
The above from the Petersburg Intelligoncer of
Tuesday last. We reckon the lowest decimal,
would designate the amount of sc credit" Mr.
Bird has gathered for himself, while President of
that Company, and when the books are closed
and Frank Rivos paid we think the 'prof" of
the Company may be set down after the . credit, +"
ditto
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
MAJOR WALTER GWYNN.

Some days since, this gentleman elected
President of the James River and Kenawha
improvement. We regret to learn that he will
accept that office, as this town will be deprived
of highly respected and energetic citizen, who
carries with him much of the quo amino, as
any gentleman know. He has secured the
respect and esteem of all parties here, and we
have no doubt will prove valuable and efficient
officer, in the new sphere TO which he is trans
ferred
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
INFLUENCE OF A TEE, TOTAk. GOV.
ERNOR

The Worcester Spy thus speaks of the efIec.
OF Gov Briggs Prece7ts and example spDn flush
iond6te life in the metropolis:
The influence which Gov Briggs has exert
ed In favor of The cause Of Temperatures in Ibis civ
especially in that class Of the community whoare
the most unapproachable by such influence, from
common sources, and whose standing aioof from
the cause been reason of so much grief To-
ITS friends, has been Of the most striking cbarac
er, and its extent can hardly be appreciated, ex
cept by those who have had an opportunity of
seeing its effects Every where and Oh all coca
slons, he is the same straightforward, unyelJiDU.
uniinchIng, and uncOmpromisiDg Tee tOialler.-
Wherever he goes, he bears with him temper
ance atmosphere, in which the fumes Of alcohol
may not enter. His warm hearted and eagnes,
advocacy Of the cause, free from the restraints
of culd calculating seIishness. tells On The cum
munty with wonderful force. | have not the
slightest doubt that, through the influence of his
example, many Of the weallhiest families of the
city have given up the practice of placing wine
before their friends. In some eases, where the
practice is not totally abandoned at parties. 50
much respect is paid 10 public opinion thai il is
placed in an apartment aside, and only those who
are known to be wine drinkers are initiated into
the secret of its whereabouts
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17

for the arrangement of It's contents. make il one
ot the most interesting historical compilations
ever met with. AS an freshman, feel gra,cfls
To you for so successful an effort to place tbs,
History and Character of our country in lis true
light, aud sincerely hope as | fully believe
that your eXertlons will not 90 unrewarded -
Every man, who has Irish blood in his veins.
should be the possessor of yonr book, and wish
you no smaller measure of reward Than that. and
continuance of health To enjoy it,"
Believe me, sincerely your friend.
- r. ENINETTn
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
AMENDMENTS

|. WHEREAS, by the 9TH section of the act
entitled i'm act 10 establish the frensury de-
pdrtment,' approved September 2, 1889, it was
provided that ii should be the duty of the treas
urer to receive and keep the moneys of the Uni
ted States, and to dsburse the same upon war
rants drawn by the Secretary of the Treasury
countersigned by the comptroller, and recorded by
the register, and not otherwise and whereas il is
found necessary to make further provisions TO en-
able the treasurer the better to carry into effect
the intent of the said section in relation to the re-
cevng and discussing the moneys of the United
States therefore
2. In 9th section, strike ont all after the word
" that in the first line, and insert in lieu thereof
the following All moneys collected or received
for the United States after this act takes effect
shall he paid over to the proper depository for the
same established by this act and all moneys of
the United States then remaining in the hands of
IT, present repositories shall be drawn for and
used as needed in the public service"
5. In the 18th section, strike out the following.
words in the 9TH and 9th lines &" and of the kind
of money in which it is received" Strike out.
also the following words in the 9th and 9TH lines
" and the kind Of currency in which it is made -
4. Strike out the 10Th section entire. and insert
in lieu of it, And whereas by the 3Olh section
Of the act entitled An act 10 regulate the collec-
ton of duties imposed by law on the tonnage of
ships or vessels and on goods. wares. and ner-
chandises imported into the United States an
proved July 81, 1859. it was provided that all
fees and dues collected By virtue Of that act should
be received in gold and silver coin only. and
whereas, also, by the 9TH section of the act an
proved May 10. 1900, entitled An act to amend
the act entitled an act providing for the sale of
the lands Of the United States in the territory
northwest Of the Ohio and above the mouth Of
Kentucky river it was provided that payment
for the said lands shall be made by all purchasers
IN specie, or in evidences Of the public deb, and
whereas experience has proved that said prov:.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE
Number Twenty- !ScUen
WAsnIYGroN, March Is. 184r

Dear Sir The Senate HAVING ordered =
Committee OF Investigation on the publication of
the 90 Times" | will forbear to express any
opinion until that Committee makes its report
1t is to be hoped that the charge of the Times %
is unfounded or, at least, that they have been
misinformed. 1t can scarcely be expected that
body like the Senate would be bribed In fact.
there is no necessity y. offer bribe to those who
are opposed to the nctcta, and it would be diff.
cult to approach hosIeyy ao espouso the opposite
side of the question, and go for the Notice. but it
will be prudent 10 suppress any opinion which
would lead the public to suspect the Senate of SO
grave charge as bribery.
Yours, truly, JUSTINIAN.
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THE EVIDENCE.

We see that our neighbors of the Beacon pub,
lish this morning the Evidence taken before the
Coroner's Jury in Richmond on the laQuest held
on the body Of the late John HamPden Peasants.
will they be good to inform the public from
what source they ebtaiaed that testimony. 1t
looks very much like that we published on Satur-
day last. Crsdit, genriemee, to whom credit is
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
JUSTINIAN.
From the Union.
INDEPENDENT TREASURY.

In our report of the proceedings of The House
of yesterday, should have stated that Mr..
Dromgoole gave notice of his intention to offer
the following amendments TO the " bill to provide
for the better organization of the treasury, and for
the collection, saekeepng, transfer, and disburse-
ment of the public revenue" when it shall be in
order TO do so. MIR. ID. also said that these a
nendments met the sanction of the Committee Of
WAYS and Means
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
JOSEPH GALES, ESQ.

The correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot,
gives the following distressing information:
g regret 10 learn that Joseph Gales Esq,
the distinguished senior editor Of the National
lntelligencer, is lying dangerously ILL., This
news will cause thousands of persons who know
and love the man for his benevoence. goodness,
learning and gentemanly department, both edr-
toraly and socially, 10 utter heartfu prayers for
his speedy recovery"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
LAFAYETTE'S SON.

Paris correspondent of the National IntelE-
gencer says Having mentioned Gen Lafayette,
may add that his worthy son, George, the head
of numerous and estimable family, possesses
excellent health, and regularly attends in the
Chamber of Deputies, TO vote for all liberal mea-
suIes. and AGAINST every kind of public wronr.
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his announcement, will. therefore, 90 for nothing
Mr. Polk cannot, will not, be again candidate :;
but we hope no other man will make such
pledge, Let the presidential be annual, if pos
slblo, but let the people be free to choose whom
they will for the station.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
PURENOL0GY

1t will be seen by reference to our advertising
columns, that Professor j. Il Walsh, who comes
to US highly recommended, delivers Free Lee
ture tonight, at the Masonic Hall, on this inter
esting Science. We have no doubt the seeker
after light and the investigator Of natural philo-
sophy and physiology will be there
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EGtract from The letter, dated
U. S. SHIP PLYMOUTH, J
" Honolulu, Sandtcich Islands, :
" Srpiember 3. 1916. y

''Scptember 8, 1916 y
Z" The songs Of praise about the Ports mouth.
has been so lavish and proiuse and volurnnous.
that you have become, no doubt both sur(eed
and tired of its chaunt. should, however. do
violence to my own feelings, if did not add my
humble testimony to the many in favor of the very
superior qualities of the Portsmouth, Asa sailer,
she has few equals. and no superiors in working.
she is admirable ; in comfort, although somewhat
net in stiff breeze, yet she is as comfortable as
could be desired and, in fact, she is the very
beau ideal OF man-Of war and am persuaded
II the personnel who inhabt her uaSen walls
prove as faithful 10 their trust and country. as
have the hardy and enlightened trainers and
builders of her hull, she will prove formidable
bnttress in defence of Republican Liberty, and
Republican Institutions.
" You Will, perhaps, even at this latesday
expect me To say something of that magnificent
specimen of Naval Architecture the jamestown
Men, are aware, view the same object
through different optics, and generally arrive at
the same conclusions under the controlling influ-
ences of sectional prejudices, ignorance and per
sona bias and there is but little doubt that these
influences have had much weight, in the various
reports which have reached you. in relation to
the two ships My own impression is, that the
jamestown Is only equaled by the Portsmouth,
IN sailing, and is eXcelled by no ship that have
ever seen. In point of convenience and accom-
modaiiun, the jamestown is beyond all question,
the most superior ship. of her class in the world
This Is my honest opinion in relation to the two
ships, and believe woHld he of all who are free
from undue influences and personal bias
There, we ask Mr. Secretary Bancroft, we ask
the Navy officers themselves, we ask the world,
how long Com Morris or any other ''od Foge,"
would have TO stay at the Head of the Bureau OF
Construction, before they could get such unsought
and unbought praise as the above. Turn them
out; and put the proper persons at the Head of
all the Bnreais. and our Navy will be the glory
and wonder of the world
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-17
ANOTHER STAR

MAKE WAY FOR YUcATAN In 1913, we
promised our constituents that by the close Of
1915, Texas would be added to the Union. We
missed our prediction by sixteen days then--iof
Congress did not pass the faal vote before the
middle Of the first month in 46-and now we
mean 10 allow ourselves abundant time; we take
therefore, to 1850. for ibe annexation Of another
star. Yucatan, the bravest most generous ana
most liberal Of Tho Mexican States, has with
drawn from the turmoil and insecurity Of that
cbnfederacy. and wishes TO come into our Union
She siH hiring Nth her the short route 10 the
Pacific and Oregon, which We need 50 much
and IN 1850, her Senators will be at home W
Washington We mean to be accurate ibis tine
and beg it may be remembered that We do MOI
positively promise the annexation Of YOca'an be-
fore tS50.-.N 7. Sun.
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a FAcT.-Wils said in his M'ror:-SomS
women dress for mems eyes, and this style IS 0oI,
striking and economical. OtheT women (moS'
women jndeed) dress for lGdicS approval onp'
and this style Is sudionsiy expensive, sacTlhcs7
beeolningness 10 ooyeliy, and is altogether be-
yOnd male Appreciation
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-06-26
From the Richmond Wing.
The u. States and Mexico.

Al attentive pctusal OF the Documents &C
companylng the Presidents Message, Of the
lllh ultlmu, in reference 10 Mexican uliilr-,
has satisfied US, that, with whatever justice
sc may complain of the refusal to receive
Mr.. Stdeil, by the usurper, President Pare.
des, his predecessor, Gen. Herrera, with
whom the arrangement was concluded by
Mr.. Black, our Consul IN the city Of Mex.
co, entered INTO II IN good faith, aud with u
sincere desire to adjust, by negotiation, the
questions IN controversy between the two
Governments, It's apparent, indeed, from
the whole course pursued by the Mexican
authorities, ~ relation to the reception OF u
Munster from the L, Safes, that, although
sincere aud honest "a their purposes, they
dad not con,lHJG tbs arrangement without
strong mtsglvIngs Us TO Their ability 10 con.
summaIe II; aud the fact that, under such
circumstances they consented to II al oil, Is
al least prima tdcte evidence OF tie honesty
Of their intentions. They knew that tho
minds Of the people Of Mexico had been 10
famed against the United States by highly
contemplation, OF the injustice aud INJURY to
winch Mexico had been suhJoctedby the az
gtcsslve acts OF our Government, upon the
" department OF Texas" while similar az.
gres,lons hereafter, upon other States OF the
Mexican Republic, were confidently pfedlc.
ted. Large Potupnsi indeed, OF some oi
them, including the most populouS and veal
thy CUES OF Tamauhpas, Chlahua aud Ne"
Mexico, they saw, were already CLAIM
ed "a virtue Of lhcafilcles Of annexation wltl
Texas, and upon others, particularly the
CALIFORNIA;, il was not less evident We were
already tuning a longing eye. Public o.
plnlon was thus rendered decidedly avcrsc
TO renewal Of the diplomatic intercourse
between the two countries; and Of this state
Of things Gen, Paroles aillully awaited HIM
self 10 bring into odlum and finally 10 over
throw, the conslltuliunaly elected Presl
dent, Herrera, who, with u JusIer aPpreclu'
ton OF the dsproportIon between the militia
~ resources and the proves oil the tive
countries, was unquesIlonabIy desirous o
adjusting tho matters lu dispute between
them without an appeal 10 arnss, the !esa!s Q
which he foresaw must be most disastrous Il
Mexico. We feel culirely persuaded, there
fore, that, had Herrera been strong enough
to defeat the revolutionary Vaccinations o
| Paroles, the success OF which subseried the
regularly constituted government, and pla
ced the reins Of power III the hands OF Nil
nary Usurper, who assumed TO himself al
the powers ola Dictator, our Minister woult
have been received by him, and negotiations
opened for the peaceabe adjustment OF ih'
boundary. as well MS all other unsettled
questions. Hence, we do not deem II al.o
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ment was preparing the thing, collecting
the opinion and consent Of the Departments,
which they expected TO have finished By
January, and then they would be able to
proceed in the affair with more sccurle !;
that The Government was afraid Tia, the
appearance of the Envoy a, this time would
produce revolution against il, which might
terminate in lis destruction"
That revolution did very aoon after take
place, and !lerrefa's Administration was
overthrow, expressly On the ground of its
willingness 10 negotiate with the Z. States,
Paroles found hiuself, Of course, compelled
10 reverse the policy Of his predecessor III
this respect and Mr. Slidcl was conse.
queuty sent home. This was the act Of
the Government, de factO, it is true but
We ought not to forget, in the iuuie ad.
justment of our controversy with Mexico,
that ibnt Government was itself of revolu.
llonary origln-snd that il was II C crca.
ton of The Army, and not OF The People Of
Mexico. These circumstances deserve great
weight, in cur Judgment, 10 The fna deci.
sion OF controversy, which, We are per.
suaded. will now soon be terminated By the
solicitation Of Paroles himself, who mus,
be aware, before this time, that i, is less
difficult to write pompous Proclama.ions,
than 10 win brilllant yctorles-eascr 10
speak daggers" than successfully to use
them. In one word, he mus, perceive the
vas, disparity between our means Of ag-
gressiTe, and his own of defensive warfare,
and that the future salvation of Mexico de-
Ponds upon the speedy termination Of war
which nothing ohort OF the most unaecoan.
table blindness could have induced him 10
provoke.
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Magical Pain Extractor.

I'd EhtCIiON iOURFuLD ~ PRICES
Ia " aoil,sg II he asa - net dei'ghiod r'tt
A. aui-ic thd every family must consider
na pcasable, y hen they kuoR iis power and Va
a ana which has heretofore been sold To- high
prealb 90 ciaslcs, has nov been reduced four.
fIt So price, " l,u sicw hat r,sh aud poor, high
aaa 9w, and ia fact every human bang may Gu
ll ia ramyfisi ard all who GET It fhal have
Ne frles returned 10 them % they are not delight
% a.th its use. Nc assert, without the pgssihh.
Wy q contradiction, that az Buns 0T Sedids, 90.
~ sfaia4. Sore, Old GO ifrh, and all external
'.as anil gcD,s, 40 matter where, shall bo rrdu.
2 % 70 comfort by Is ia i've minutes saving ltiv
19t sear. No burn car b. fatal " usts - JP-
b.'0I, gut,fs ne rtdls are destroyed " The acct-
lSsi' y q Iuly magical 70 appearance, IN It,
aeels Enquire for f" COnnCt's Magical Pam LS-
uatlof Saiyc," al Comstock X Co.'s n Cortland
Street frlcc p cents, OF four times as much Tor
~ een's aud ten times as much lof :
~ country merchants are tclucstad 81 tiFc Il
" lasf towns On commission, as The greatest bIcs.
'hglo nanki d that has been discovered IA med.
i''ae iot ages. This IS strong language, but you
nay deptnd us power vail Justify A. Sold at q
Noilaad street, whore i, eau BE- found genuine
10 Nce York CITY.
'Al llON.- BE sure you get CoNNEL's, as our
| FHf with DIllcy's name on It has been stolen,
-1a counterfeit aud worthless stuff may appear
'nasf tlat name, Soc that It Is direct from Com.
,.cN 20, OF uct,r touch IT, For sale at tho
>'a''''te Drug Store by u. Oates.
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NO ..E"NLSIS'aSo
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Printing Presses furnished, aud also Steam En-,
gines OF tie most approved patterns.
y u. \ Mauhluisti Is constantly IN Attendance
10 repair Presses 10 do light work.
Editors OF newspapers, who will buy three
times as much type their bills amount 10, may
ghe the above TX months insertion IN their pa.
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subscribers
COCkCROFr IS OVEREND. c. Ann 81
October 5, ISIS 54-Gm
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STATE or NoRTIhCAROLINA,
ININWNA tUI MY.
Ccrrt If Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 4.
pri Term, 1916,

Elzlbth ksistlch
-. Petition tor DuwC-.
John kcistI,t aud Others \
= L appearing to Tie satisfaction OF the Court,
u tia, the defendants 81 tins case, Jane. kolst-
lcr. lpnr, keist!cr aud Peter K,stltr and his
wife Priscilla, are not residents ct TINS State, II
~ therefore Ofder,d, that publication be made lcr
six Weeks IN IHc Charlotte journal that they ap.
pear at The mkt Cuul Of Pleas aud Quarter SIS.
SONS to bo hgld tor the county Of tatrabu, al the
Court House ~ Newton, on the 2nd Monday IA
Jane neat, 10 shoN cause If any they have, why
The prayer of the petitioner should ron be- granted
Witness, Gee. Scixcr, Ccrk OF our said Court
at office IN Newton, tho ID day Of May lei6.
uEo, SEIHER, G. {. {.
Printers Zee s. G2J tai
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NOTICE.

A LLpeis0ns indebted to the subscriber by book
N account are most earnestly requested . call
and settle etihet b, Cash or Note, between tins and
DUNG the week Of our January Court, a. il is
absolutely necessary that my books should and
must bc closed
THOMAS HARRIS.
January c, lslG Nv
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TIE NEW YORK WEEKLY MIRROR.
A NEW VOLUME
THE WEEKLY MIRROR
WILL COMMENCE
The First Week In April,

VA HEN some important improvements vii
w be made In ITS character and appearance
y ls The determination Of the proprietor To make
y, from the date Of the NV VOLUME, the very
BEsr LITERARY JoURNAL ~ ANBRIca, and TO car.
ry out the plan no pains or expense will be spar.
ed. The BeggIHg >ystem, so much IN vogue with
some OF the p,rodlcals of the day, will not be re.
he'd on IN the editorial department of the Ngw
IeRK MiREoR; and what the editor and his as.
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writing. We shall be aide to give coplous FOR.
EtGN aud DOMESTIC COHRESPON DENCE,
Of the very highest character aud style, with O.
RlHlNhL TALES aud ESSAYS not surpassed
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ute ! wo Article each week still exists, and n
continue during the next volume,
The Elegant Qulrto Form Of The Mirror, " III
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