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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-03
NUMBER TwENTY-sIx.
JACK FLYBLOCK.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, 1876.
Dear Sir The British legaized Pirates
nave destroyed the forts at the mouth of The a
Plaia, with considerable loss to themselves. and
great loss to the Buenos AyTeans, this news
creates no excitement at the present moment in
the political Babel We look on with indiffer-
ence at the English encroachment of power IN
this continent when those aggressons are Al,
distance We have seen a French fleet batter
down the forts of sister republic, without offer
ing even protest, we now see that Nation COM
blned with England, invading and devastating
another country on this continent, and we look on
with perfect indifference. What is to be the re-
suit OF the English and French legal Piracies on
La Plata, time can only deveope. While our
tlmld Legislators are discussing the propriety Of
of giving notice to England upon the Joint occu.
Pancy of Oregon, and almost inviting her to take
possession of all the beautiful and advan,aoso,,
harbors on that coast that country is MAKING rapid
ana silent strides towards commercial power along
that coast and throughout all South America with
the strides Of giant, while we advance with Tho
mlncng gait of a Lilliputian. We hear soroo
few whispers ofcommercial reciprocity--f,r which
Oregon is to be the lamb led to the sacrifice
we want no commercial advantages which Eno
land will be willing to grant. The Indies Chi,
and Japan are the mines from which We arc -
draw our wealth and the road i, through the
whole Of Oregon
Yours truly, JACK FIYRTOcV
BUSINESS OF THE PATENT OFFICE
The clerk Of the United States Patent OAico
at Washington, publishes statement of the b,oi
ness Of the office for the month of December !,
GLIDING list Of patents issued, with their ti,1o,
and the names and residence of the patentee.
Number Of patents issued was SO amount receiv.
ed for Patent-fees and caveats, s4sl5: amonn,
received for fees for copies, &C., sl3l amour,
refunded or Withdrawals, S740.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-03

The U. S. frgate Cumberland still remains .,
ancher in the stream, waiting favorable wind
She is unquestionably as efficient frigate a. %,
be found In the Navy Of any nation An old ssl,
who has served in the British navy states that he
considers her more than match for an English
~ such as The Melville. which mounts long 32's
on the lower deck, long lS's on the main dscL
and carries crew of 500, all told.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-03
DROWNED.

white man, whose name could not be ascer-
tanned. dressed as sailor, fell overheard yes,er-
day morning near the lower end of Messrs. Fer
guson & Milhado's Lumber Yard, Norfolk, and
was drowned.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-03

R1NewoRms.--These unpleasant complaints
are cured by washing the parts affected in vine
gar in which onions have been picked
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-03
MIR. SLIDELL MURDERED BY TIE
MEXICANS

This startling story got into circulation here
but obtained no credence; the u. S. Journal saws,
1T is known in Washington to be Roorbsck -
Mr.. Slidell has left the city of Mexico, and du-
ring the storm of the Revolution, has taken I'M bs
residence at JaIapa, where he is, without donbt
now. Late dates from Mexico inform us that
Gen Paroles was firmly established as the Head
ofthe Government, and had appointed his Minis
tors; Gen. Amonte being Minister of War, and
Castillo Y Lanas, Minister of Foreign Affairs
these two officers have been Ministers Resident in
the United States. It is also asserted that the
Paroles Government have refused to receive NJ,
SlldelI, and on his demanding his passports, no
was Informed that he was wholly unknown, and
that he could go when he pleased.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-02-03
THE ACT OF INCORPORATION.

We regret to inform our readers, that by a
miserable bubble which was presented by our
Representative TN PART" to the Committee
on Petitions and Grievances, the wish of decided
majority of our town has been defeated, in the
present Legislature. Our late return TO our
duties prevents us from entering at length into
this matter, but we promise them that the whole
truth shall be told, how they have been deprived
OF the advantages for which they prayed, and
which would have been readily granted, had not
their " Representative in Part" as Mr. Samuel
Watts styles himself, interposed to prevent the
people from deciding on their own mode of Gov
eminent. Assuming to dictate for the people
how they shall be governed, and acting for the
largest property holders" alone, he nterposed
the miserable objection that the 4" Notice of Pet.
tion" had not been posted at the Court House
Door, two court days in succession, when he well
knew that every man, woman, and child interest
ed, both in town and country, was well acquaint-
ed with the intention to ask for the incorporation
of Portsmouth. This Rule we were informed
after the Committee had decided on rejecting the
Petition for that cause, could have been evaded.
If our frisnd, TO whom was committed the man.
agement of the matter, had not been prevented by
lameness from attending the Committee. We
have bsen defeated in just expectations for
the present, but an insulted and abused consti
tuency will be stimulated to continued exertion.
and the next Legislature will most certainly
grant their just requests, as there was not mem
Der, wing or democrat, always excepting Messrs.
Watts and Harper, with whom we conversed,
but who expressed their perfect willingness to
vote for the prayer of the Petition, and also sur
prise that it had not been asked for before.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
New Hampshire Election.

The election in this State affords another
instance Of the nice adaptation Of the wing
party to form alliances with any party or
faction which may chance to spring up.
There is large abolition party in that
State. Then there is the party Of John
P. Hale, the renegade anti Texas, aboli-
ton, and the Lord knows what, kind Of a
man. These two parties and the whig party
proper, have formed an alliance, uniting
upon enc candidate in every town or dis
trict where there was the least hope Of
succeeding. The result has been, the
democrats not coming to the polls as they
should, that there is majority Of the Le-
gislature against the democrats. No choice
Of Governor has been made; U. S. Sem
ator is to be chosen by the present Legis-
lature. Although the wings have not a
majority, yet these abolitionists, and the
sclf-styled independent democrats will fall
in, the whole government Of the State will
be taken from the democrats, and without
doubt wing Y. S. Senator will be chosen.
Their reign however, will be for one year,
for in that time the democracy will rise
and carry the State by 5000 strong.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
CANArA.-A correspondent Of Living
ton Il Wells WRITING frnm Mopty.al IS

CANArA.-A correspondent Of Living
ston Il Wells writing from Montreal, Of
the date Of the 23d February, says:
"The pacific tones Of the British Minis
try has not been without effect here, but
the activity in the various military depart
ments still continues. A detachment Of
the Royal Engineers have been despatch
ed on an inspection tour to the frontier,
and report says that chain Of redoubts
connecting the military stations Of St.
Johns Chambly, Isle aux Noix and Will
liam Henry, Or Sorel, are to be forthwith
constructed; one or more squadrons Of
mounted rifiemen are to be embodied for
frontier duty; to be composed Of picked
men from the regiments Of the line in
Canada. The three troops Of provincial,
which are in high state Of discipline, are
ordered ON pay for two years; the sams
measure has been adopted with regard to
the "colored corps" Of Canada West
Great activity prevails in the garrison 4
Quebec; the bitches Of the citadel are
deepened, and additional guns mounted.--
The artillery are constantly engaged 10
shot and shell practice"
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
st. Louis Advertisements.

In our advertising columns will be found
a long list Of St. Louis advertisements
which are especially worthy the attention
Of the up-country merchants, and that o.
all others who may go to that city to trade.
The advertisements are those Of the most
extensive dealers in the city, each in his
particular line, who, having taken this spe-
cial pains to inform the merchants and cit
liens at Iowa where they can be served
with the best articles at the lowest prices,
are certainly deserving visit from all
these who 60 toSt. Louis to buy and sell.
We shall notice these advertisements more
particularly hereafter.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
4TuE POST OFFICE llsf.p

Under the above heading win BE- found
in the last Hawkeye smother specimen Of
the ssaaliness Of it, editor. He UNDER
takes to explain the reason why hs does
not "publish the list Of letters this week.
Now, in short, the reason is simply this,
because 10 have more subscribers than he
has. There Is no mistake about this at
all, yet we have no disposition to hrag and
sscdgger about it a. did the Hawkeye
when he was 10 fortunate ~ to get them
from this Office last GUNNER.
We do not like 10 be forced to resort to
a low dispute Of personalities, which the
Hawkeye is constantly endeavoring to gel
into. We are compelled to say however,
that the insinuations thrown out by him,
are n'eans low, and eorardly, and that M
highminded man, or gentlsmas would BE-
guilty Of them. We will venture TO Say
to the Hawkeye, that the number Of paper,
given in to Mr.. HAcEa, are not feigned
but that it is the least number that are
now, or will be printed in this Office q
long as we have anything to do with it
That our subscription list is increasing
withgreat rapidity We admit, we didn'e know
it was any harm before. We shall sag M
more now, only that the Hawkeye car
take any course it pleases to place US il
'san unenviable position" but we insist
that the editor Of that paper shall eithe
speak out manfully, or take the conse
queues Of his L.O-breti hcits, and innuen
dos.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

Arrival OF the Htbernia.
The Hibernia arrived at Boston at half
past s o'clock Of the 10Th ult., fourteen
and half days from Liverpool. 1t seems
the Queen and her husband are soon 10
visit France. Sir Robert Pesl's health is
in precarious condition. Our Minister
at Berlin had left that city for London.
England is still making war preparations.
The emigrant ship Cataraque for Van Die
mans Land, with 36S passenger emigrants,
and crew Of IS, from Liverpool in April
last, has been lost, with 400 souls out 81
the whole number. The repeal Of the
Corn Laws is still asitated with great vi
olence in Parliament, yet it is doubtful
whether the repeal will prevail immedi-
ately. The debate on Peel's financial
scheme has been brought to close in the
House, and upon division Peel had .
majority Of 70. 1t is believed that the
Peers will sustain the scheme, and If So
it will be new era in the policy Of Eng.
land. There have been many very heavy
failures in London and Liverpool. Eng.
land has just butchered 10000 poor ignor.
ant inhabitants Of India, for the sake Of en-.
larging her dominion there. Call it wha
you will, she shot them down.. The re.
fusal Of Mr.. Polk to arbitrate astonishee
the English; the leading papers declare
that the war aspect never was darker be.
fore. Aside from the above there is moth.
ing more important than what is contained
in the news by the Toronto.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
Progress Of Democracy.

We cut the following from the Albany
Argus Of the 18th ult. 1t speaks for itself,
and shows that democracy is on the march
to reform. In proportion as the people be-
come enlightened, they become capable and
desire toAaksSesa power into their own
hands. The democracy Of the Empire
State are soon to set us abrilliant exam
pie. Let the Delegates Of the Convention
look at this:
Proposed amendments to the ConsfIu-
tion, or to the System Of Laws based upon
the action Of the Convention.
1. The reduction OF the Executive pat
tronage.
II. The election of the State officers BY
the people.
Ill. The reorganization Of the State De-
partnents, with reduction Of the powers
and re-adjustment Of the duties Of the
State officers.
Nv. Taking from the State officers the
power to borrow money or TO create State
debts, to carry on the operations Of govern
ment, unless authorized to do 50 BY annual
appropriation bills.
V. Giving to the people Of each county
the power Of making local appointments
and Of legislating on purely local subjects,
vi. Prohibiting the legislature from
creating any State debt, except in case d
war or invasion, and providing for the
completion Of unfinished canals from the
revenues Of the public works.
VII. Incorporating into the Constitu.
ton, the pledges and guarantees Of the &C,
Of 1912. "to provide for paying the deb'
and preserving the credit Of the State"
VIII. Prohibiting all loans Of the credit
Of the State.
TX. Prohibiting all special acts creating
corporations.
\. Recognizing the judiciary.
XI. Dividing the State into single Sen.
ate districts.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
As we Expected.

G. w. BowrE, Esq, wing, has an
nounced himself an independent candidate
for the Convention, and has betaken him
self to the different towns in the county
to solicit votes. So We suspect, as he was
seen up at Flint BY sunrise one morning
this week. This isprobably concert Of
the disconsolate wings Of the county, to
get our friend Bowie TO shoulder the sink
ing craft, and raise ii to victory. Poor
fellow! He will certainly get crushed un-
der the load. Let every democrat walk
up to the line, and alrs yell.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

The steamship Galveston arrived at
New Orleans on Saturday the l4th ult.
from Texas, bringing dates TO the 18th
ult.
The most important intelligence by this
arrival is the official information Of the
breaking up Of the encampment al Corpus
Christi, and the march Of the army towards
the Rio Grande. The latest dates from
Arkansas are to the llth ult., which mo-
tice the departure Of the main body Of
Gen. Taylor's army towards Brasos San
tiago, and the last regiment with Gen. I.
and staff, was TO leave on the morning d
the 18th ul. frH
The rumor of large force Of Mexican
troops being about 10 oppose the concen-
tration Of Gen. Taylor's forces, had occs-
stoned great excitement. Our troops are
said to be in high spirits in the expects
ton Of a conflict with the enemy.
A proclamation has been issued By Gen.
r., enforcing strict respect to property on
their march to the left bank Of The No
Grande. -@.s..tts
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
New Post Offices in Iowa.

L. w. BAsp,rr, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Post Master at Knoxville, Marion
county.
RoBERr McKEE, Post Master at Ma
rengo, Iowa county. m s
JoHs w. SALLADY, Post Master at
Bluff Dale, Des Moines county.
THoxAs R. Brooks, Post Master q,
Raccoon River, Iowa.
SYLVESTER G. MArsox, Post Master
at Fairview, Jones county, vice Clement
Russell, resigned.
THADEus M. SMITH, Post Master al
Walnut Fork, Jones county, vice Timothy
Stives, resigned.
SAMUEL A. JoNEs, Post Master Il
Sigourney, Keokuk county, vice B. w.
Edwards, moved away.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

This country is still clouded in the mist
Of uncertainty. The Monarchical party
that recently broke grounds there, does no,
appear to meet with much success, since
i win be seen in another part Of this pa.
per, that the editor Of the Monarchy pa.
per has had to fly for his life. II Europe
eannst succeed in corrupsing the people
and winning them over to their scheme BY
money and influence, she win evidently
be greatly put 70 her trnnps for course
% pursue. If the nations Of England
Francs ard Spain, should attempt mill
sary conquest, then Mexico would owl
DENLY offer herself to the United States,
The question would then arise, would The
Us;aed States receive her with war Of
sxfsfninekien faslened upon her? Hcw-
ever Questionable such . course might be
IN ordinary cases, yet in such crisis, our
duty would be plain, 10 annex Mexico,
and staks republican liberty upon the con-
seauencs. The new government Of Pa
rsdss does net give satisfaction, and there
i 40 question, but one year will zee him
dsthTcsed, and another in his place. Later
news shows Mexico i much more favor
ably DISPOSED to us than she has been Of
pc.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

Later from 81. Domingo.-The brio
Souther, Burghess, arrived here YESTERDAY
morning, from Port Au Prince, bripine
dates to Feb. 20. Capt Burghess reports
that the Hayden Government were sin
under arms, and preparing for q general
march against the Dominicans, on the last
of the month. The vanguard ofthe army
set out from Port Au Prince, for the Cane,
on Monday the 10Th inst. The Hay,iens
felt much confidence in their ability to re.
conquer and subdue the rebels, as they
termed them-and will probably march
with a force Of some thirty thousand strong.
They have, besides, blockade fleet q
some five or six vessels Of war. Ii il i'm
possible to foresee with any degree Of GER
tainty The result--but many Of the wise
ones suppose that march will be The siQ.
nal for another overturn Of the Govern.
ment, and the proclamation Of new
President. Coffee was freely sold at Is
CTS, currency.-Boston .Atlas.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

A project is on foot 10 run G. w. Bowie,
and to swap votes, the wings voting for
two democratic, il democrat will vote for
Mr.. Bowie in return. BY this means
they hops to succeed. Let the democrats
q each TOW nship understand this game,
and make no bargains. They that are not
for - are against US.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
Lost! Los, /!

Somewhere between the Prairie and this
city, on the Old Purchase road, a wallet
belonging to the editor Of this paper, con-
tanning sundry private papers, and small
amount Of change. Among the papers is
: due-bill from Wesley Jones for ten dol
lars payable in dry goods 1t retail prices.
Also, one from ]. s. Kimball & Co. ANY
person finding the same and returning it
to the owner. or leaving il 1t the Gazette
Office will be satisfactorily rewarded.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
Great Damage to the shinn,.-...
Buffalo HarbOr. u

BUFFALO HarbOr. -
On Saturday morning the ice sta,t.,
our harbor, and Ut one o'clock. p n 4. =
creek was entirely clear % III ~ I. ~ ~
f,ot Of Michigan stfeet. All apbrahs ~
sions Of ! flood, Or any damage IL !, 49, ~
subsided. It appears however. IA, u. ~
ice had formed dam in the creeL ~. ~
miles above the city, which accumuL, IT,
till evening, when It came down -as
rash, dealing destruction in its path II.
body Of ice reached the city al ,ho.. :
o'clock, bringing with il Schooner 49,
had been mOored above. The moving m..a
struck the steam boat Wisconsin. ths, 49,, ....
moofed in the centre Of the stream s,~,:
simultaneously broke her from her s.,. ~
ings, bearing her down with the cnr,s..
and making her the instrument e a.." .,
damage TO the shipping moored below 80
Nearly every vessel and steamboat i y.
stream was more Or less iniured-s IA
some, q our list will show, were II, NV ~.
little better than total wrecks. -
The mooving mass struck the s,e.r,....
Rochester, moored at the foot Of MAJ, !.
and carried her down, until in front ~ D
Dnrfee 4 Co.'s warehouse, where q.
was driven into the wharf, and left elo.s =.
y interlocked in the timbers and smile, of
the the dock, showing marks Of hard USAGE.
The avalanche Of ice, hosts and vessel.
then passed on. constantly accumula,;no i
mass and power-sweeping from t6e;r
mornings and carrying into the Lake, Eve
steamboats,, eighteen vessels, and two o..
nal boats. all injured. and some en,;,s,.,
ruined.-Bufalo Erpress Of March III.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

Praivis Fdrme The April number d
this publication has come to hand. We
value i highly, too much SO to lose any
Of its numbers. The two previous num-
bers were never received. viii the ed
itor take notice Of this, and send them in
future.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

On the 18th Of January, the Sandman
brig Diana, arrived At Rio, having % Oo,!o
Count de ST. Martin, Minister from h's
Majesty, the King Of Sardinia, % me
Court Or Rio Janeiro; and al.o Monse.G-
neur Bedini, the Apostolic Nuncio, WIN
his Secretary.
The U. S. frigate Congress, Commodore
Stockton, sailed from Rio on the 18th jan
uary for Valparaiso.
The U. States frigate Columbia, Captain
Richie, bearing the broad pennant Of Com
modore Rosseau; the irigate Rariian, Cap
tain Gregory, and the Plymouth, Com
mander Henry, were At Rio on the l7th
January. A portion Of the crew Of me
Columbia were at the hospital Upon one q
the islands, affected with small pox, bus
were doing well. The Raritan was ex'
pected to sail for the Gulf Of Mexico 2.
The goth, and the Plymouth on the lSn
for The river Plate. ssHE aRs
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
Reported Repolut;ow Il CUBS.

Reported RspolaioW IN Cdbe.-S. r.
Andrews, Esq, editor Of Spanish paper
in Boston has received letter from Ie-
sponsible person in Cuba, detailing The
particulars Of : revolution, which was to
have taken place on the island between The
23d Of February and the I'd q March.
Def,OI Fsse Pres of .Mrck %,
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

The March number Of this scientific
publication has come to hand. We here
repeat again, that every man who makes
pretensions to agriculture, or horticulture
should provide himself with this useful
work. Amy one who win call at this of
ice can see specimen Of It. Don't fail
T. cal.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

" Intelligence has been received from
the coast Of Africa Of the capture Of the
barque Pons, Of Philadelphia, with 900
slaves, on the lst Of Dec., BY the u. States
ship Yorktown, in lat. 8 south, 3 days out
from Cabenda, bound to Rio Janeiro.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04

HallOO there, Great Bargains!
See advertisements Of Coolbaugh & Co.,
and Garrett & Co., in whose great stocks
Of new goods every imaginable article al.
most, can be bought, Of the very best quail
ity, and at the lowest prices. II you don't
believe i just call and see.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-04-04
To the Polls! to The Polls!

Let every good Democrat come
to the Polls next Monday, and do
his whole duty. Many trap has
been sprung in as dead silence as
the Wings preserve now. Come,
then, come, every one to the Polls!