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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
OUR NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS
ING OUR CHARACTER ABROAD.

We invite the attention of our readers to the
following letter from the Hon Henry A. Wise,
our Minister 10 Brazil This letter speak vol
umes in favor of our suggestions in relation to the
re organization of the Navy Department. Our
readers will recollect that this ship, with others
of the same class, were built under the mmedi-
ate direction. draft and plan of the :" skilfu'' and
practical NavahConstruclor at the different Navy
Yards, and they have all proven to be fast sailers
and superior in every respect. Such always
would have been the case, if there had been
s. skilful" Naval Constructor at the Head of the
Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Repair,
as is contemplated by law.
We have written much this Subjective
felt it our duty TO do So We were advocating
the just claims and rights of the Mechanics We
wish to see at the Head of that Bureau, one DUAL
flied TO discharge the duties of the office, and one
who can understand, and will respect the inter
eSts and rights of the Workingmen, and who
would have the moral courage to protect them
The attention OF the Executive has now been
called to this SUBJECTIVE law is before him
and we do not entertain n shadow of doubt but
that he will see the provisions of the law carried
into effect; and we think we can safely predict
mat the wishes of the Workingmen will soon be
attended TO- We know that this will be most
popular act-and the Workingmen throughout the
country will hail it with acclamations of Joy. 1t
Will be proud feather in the cap of Mr. Secreta-
ry Bancroft. for it to be said, hereafter, that the
wishes and interests of the Mechanics were res
pected, while he administered the duties of the
Navy Department, and we would suggest that
their name is " Legion" In his first official re-
port he stated that during the present session, he
would submit a plan for the reorganization of the
Department-we hope he will do so-and that he
will have the frmness to decide that all Naval
officers ought to be excluded from the Bureaus.
But to the letter of Mr.. Wise.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
THE GREAT MAGICIAN

We have seen Herr Alexander, and hesitate
not to say that he equals, if he does not surpass,
any exhibition of the kind we have ever seen.
Ills performances are chaSte, pleasing and aston
ishIng, and those who are fond of such things
would do well to 90 tonight, as it is his last.
There is a Free Ferry tonight.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14

ELJS We are indebted to the Hon Mr.. Akin
son for the copy of Bill from the Select Com
mttee, reported by Mr.. Dromgoole approprieting
the sum of $4,000 for all the unpublished papers
of Mr.. Madison, when delivered to the United
States, and title thereto conveyed to the same.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
Democratic majority.

AssEssoR-Josiah r. Atkinson, (Dem.) IA maj
CoLLECToR-Jos. p. Huychs, l6l ..
The whole of the regularly nominated Demo-
cratic ticket both for city and township officers,
except for one or two minor Offices, have been
elected by overwhelming majorites, the names of
which we will give tomorrow.
This is indeed glorious victory, considering it
was obtained over the combined efforts of both
Natives and Wings
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14

sUJDWe understand that Andrew J Donelson.
OF Tennessee, has been nominated to the Senate
as Minister Plenpotentiary to Prussia, in the
place Of Henry Wheaton, who IS recalled, il is
said, at his own Tequest.--.bdt IntelHoencey
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
CAMDEN CITY ELECTION.

An election was held on Monday in the city of
Camden. New-Jersey, which resulted in the tr
umphant success of the WHOLE DEMOCRATIC
TICKET by unprecedented and overwhelming ma
jorites. We give the following returns which
were announced yesterday:
CITY OFFICERS-Fo MAYOR.
Thomas b. Wood, (Dem.) 3l4
Charles j. Hollis, (Native and Whig) ia
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14

he is the distinguished head trust that you
will furnish hi III with drafts, if required, and |
have the honor to be, with thanks for the honor
You have done our national character.
Your obedlent servant
HENRY A. WISE
Capt HENRY HENRY, u. S. ship Plymouth
harboi of Rio Janeiro.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
THE FIRST GUN OF THE SEASON

The Philadelphia Keystone brings us the news
OF the first Democratic victory this Spring. The
Federal city of Camden, in New-Jersey, has
sloughed off both Federalism and Nativism, and
come out purely Democratic Hear il:
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
THE TIMES ISLANDER ON THE SEN.

his SANDER which we noticed in our last pa
per, against the whole wing party, and portion
OF the Democratic Senators, was before that body
on the 18th instant, when all knowledge of what
was charged by the Sc Times - was utterly denied
by many members We fear the Times - has
been grossly imposed upon by some one occupying
high position, as one Of the persons connected
with that paper has stated that their information
was derived from member of Congress- A
Committee of Investigation has been appointed.
and endowed with power To send for persons and
papers. composed fellows Messrs. Jarnagin,
Benton, Dickinson, j. NJ. Clayton, and Turney.
In announcing the appointment of this Commit
tee, the Times - makes the following remark
Whether truth or mere bravado, the result can
only determine
:. Committee OF INVESTIGATIONS the
sketch of Senate proceedings day, it will he
seen that Committee has been appointed to in
vestlgate the charges which have been made a
gainst members of that body through this paper
we now, IN all candor, say, that should tre be
summoned before the committee, with such wit
nesses as we may select, we will endeavor to
prove all that we have said of the conduct of
Senators. We have been actuated by no motive
but that which springs from love of country, and
love OF party. IN dealing so harshly with those
implicated. Believing that they were guilty as
charged, considered it due from us TO the A
merlcacan people to hold them up TO dis;rust, and
suspicion IL Senators are guilty, they should be
exposed If not guilty, no American will do more
To restore them 10 the honor of their station and
the confidence of the people, than ourself.''
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
AN APPEAL TO THE CITIZENS or
NORFOLK

Ia behalf Of the family Of the late Mr.. Pleas.
ants, is chase and beautiful article, as publish
ed in the papers Of that town, and cannot, we
should think, fail to reach the hearts of the ad
mirers of the deceased
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
THE MEMORIALS.

All persons holding Memorials, praying for the
change in the Naval Bureaus, will please hand
them in to this Office on Monday morning, in
order that they may be collated, and sent to
Washington at the earliest day.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14
OUR FLAGl

FREE TRADE-LOW DUTIES-NO DEBT-SE-
PARATlON FROM NKS-ECONOMY-RE
TRENCHMENT-AND STRICT ADHERENCE
TO THE CONSTITUTION.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-03-14

ELIZA FEW COPIES of this days Paper
for sale at this Office
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The Erpartc Evidence before The Coroner's
.JIy7J

William II. Mcfarland being duly sworn tes-
tfed-ihat he was with the deceased lust before
his death heard deceased in conversation with
DR.. Warner; DR.. Warner enquired of the de-
ceased ifho understood him to have drawn the ball
from Of his pistols, the deceased replied. YES.
yes DR.. Warner enquired when? 10 this there
was no reply. DR.. Warner enquired how his
impression was he said, by screw Dr. Warner
enqured was IT your purpose to give your opponent
every advantage Deceased said mol and short
ly after corrected this and said, yes Witness
had met the deceased coming down the street
day or two before the occurrence, with Mr..
Drew, and remarked to him that no duel should
come out OF the controversy with him and Rltch-
lie. The deceased said seriously, he would not
engage in duel. When the conversation was
held with DR.. Warner, the deceased was in great
danger. The deceased said he was IN erlrcmis
Dr. Warner being sworn iestifed-that on the
night previous to The meeting, he was spoken to
by Mr.. Thomas }. Deane. to attend next morn
ing, Professionally. lie wen, and saw Peasants,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

MISCELLANEOUS.

Disappearance an american Officer
from Central I'aylOr'8 Army:--Prlyate
letters received in Charleston. dated Point
Isabella. April 10Th, state that Col. Cross,
Quarter. Master General of he U. States
Army, lef, General Taylor'a Camp at 10
to'clock on the morning ofthe lllh inst, 10
take ride for exercise, and had not been
heard from up 10 lhe time of writing the
leter. Another letter states thai negro
bad given Information thai body of Ran
cheros had captured and carried off au Of
Gcer from hut, short distance from. the
Camp, and it is Supposed that Col. Cross
was the pe:son.
Since writing lbe above, we have re-
ceived New Orleans papers, and copy the
following statement Of the affair from the
Picayune Of Wednesday.
Anoiher unloward event in the ser-
vice we have to chronicle. On The morn
ing of the 10Th inst, Col. Cross, the act
ing Quarlermas,er General of the Army,
left the camp on horseback unattended, on
business 10 his department. Not returning
within reasonable time, alarm was ex.
cited in regard to his safety, and parties
were sent out for him, but could obtain no
satisfactory tidihgs of.hlm. Three or four
days elapsed, and the gravest fears were
entertained for bis life, when happily,
through The energy and adroi'ness of an
officer of The dragons, it was ascertaned
that Col. Cross had been taken prisoner
by party ofMexiean rancheros, consisting
Of a captain, lieutenant and Eve men, and
carried off. Not the least apprehension ls
now entertained of iha, personal safe ", oi
Col. Cross, but il is nos skno~n 10 General
Taylor's camp where he is. Mexican efti-
cefs positively deny .ihai.he 10 in Mala.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06
Foreign intelligence.
LATE FROM EUROPE.
: AfTiuaL Of the Great Westert,.
NEw YoRK, April %.

a-,-. NEW. YORK, $hPIi 60.
The G1ea, Western arrived today at l
o'clock. bringing European advices to The
llth inst. You will see that the news,
although hot Of very great importance, ls
yet highly satisfactory. There remains
scarcely dobbt, that The recent peaceful
indications Of Congress on the subject ol
Oregon. will be cordially responded toby
the British Government
The Cotton markerhsdi difmproved since
the sailing Of the Cambria; The firm ad-
vance being nearly I'D, on American
descriptions. In other respects the COM
mrrcisl intelligence isnol fa avorable.
Parliament hadsadjourned over to Eas.
Ter, and its proceedings had been marked
by.great dullness. -
: MIR. Barnum, Of the American Muse
um. andslessee of Gen. Tom Thumb, re
turns in the Great Western. He has
amassed a forIuneby the esexhibilion ol
TomThninb in Europe. 81 =,
E fOf local news 'there.is none to-day. A
couple of'lawyers had a fight yesterday in
the Common Pleas, and6I have severe
lcotE ache. These are the most1mpo:-
lant matters i tsnowTof:
There is nbtiiiug new in our markets to
day. The effect Of the Great Westerns
advicer has not Of course, yetmade itself
perceplille. IN. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06
New YoRK, April 90. 1885,

Ifyoi believe in omens. you will be glad
to hear that the steamboat Oregon" was
.sulely got off the rocks al HeIlgate, with
no damage beyond a hole in her hull and.
a pretty severe wrenchirg 10 her fnncy
work. The hole is ths result of the COM
promise 4on ethe 49,h parallel, and the
wrenching of The ornamental work ap
pears 10 be typical Of the famous speech Of
Mr.. Nc Dutiie, who. If he did not throw
cold water on Northern Oregon, certainly
piled up the Stow banks 10 all unc6nifor-
liable height.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

Death Of jeremiah 4. Yates, Esq I'VE
announce with much regrel the death OF
this aged and respectable citizen. Mr'
Yates was. for many years engaged ID
business pursuits in this city, and in every
relation Of life sustained high character
for honor and integrity. He wasin his
74ib year, Charleston Patriot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06
> pau.-tihe ats. day Of MAY pissed 81

Mny Day.-fhe ats,.lay Of May PASSED "a
very Quietly with u.s., and we, scarcely had "a
though, about it, until next morning, when
proceeding to our office, we heheld on the pi.
azza Immediately 10 front Of it, beautiful and
shady grove that had arisen the nightpreyo1s.s ].
Exactly in front 81 each window Of tue ofices
was an oak or sweet gum Standing perfectly {
erect. The young trees were connected and
confined to their places, by q wire which pass.
ed from one to another; around which wire.
roses and other delicious flowers had been en-
twined. most neatly and preliy. We were
almost willing to fatler ourselves that it had
been done by the hands Of the .tair
The design of the whole thing was most
graceful and it was taslefulIy executed. When
we saw 1t, we were induced to feel that there
were some green spots. even for newspaper edi.
tors. Whether it was intended for. a compli.
inent or not, we are disposed 10 take itas such;
and we even have the vanity 10 esteem it q
very handsome compliment ".
The news by the Great Western,tis only i'm.
por,ant as confirming thenewsby the Unicorn
and Caledonia. =
It shows that the British natinn is still incliu.
ed 70 peace with the United Stnies, and; that
we may expect. by prudent course Of con:
duct, to have all our difficulties, amicably set
tei. - )
Sir Robert Peele's Free Trnde measnresar are
Slowly progressing, and the attention of some
olher nations Of Europe has been lately more
particularly turned towards the same policy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

Burned to Death. MIR. Simeon knight,
an aged citizen ofSlrykersviIle, Wyoming
county, was burned 10 death, by his house
taking fire on Wednesday last. lie was
very feeble, and probably went to rest
leaving fire burning. When first discov-
cred. the house was past all hopes of sa
wing, and IFS inmaIe was seen lying on
his bed, in the position in which be retired.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

A friend has presented us with few stalks
of Rye, taken from the field Of Dr.. Andrews of
this District, measuring about nine feet in
length; and he assures us, that the average
height of the whole field cannot be less than
near eight feet. We are also informed by The
same gentleman that the DR.. has wheat field
which would generally measure in height,Irom
four anu half to five feet.
We merely mention this, to show that our
crops of small grain, are in reality unsurpassed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

Florida Crops-The Tallahassee Flurdian
Of the 25,h ult says ,ha, the crops in Leon and
Jefferson counties are in forward state, and
that the cotton and corn fields present the pros.
pect Of rich reward to the planter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

This white Of an egg is good to clear fish
bones fromethe throat. We have frequently
seen j, recommended in the papers, aud have
no doub, ofits efficacy. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

Neu Yors City Election,-The election in
the CITY Of New York for delegates to the Stale
Convention 10 amend the Constitution, has
resulted in the complete success ofthe Demo
cratic ticket. The number Of votes Pnlled
was very small, showing that the citizens in
oencyal look but little interest in the election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

A negro, in Columbia, murdered his wife o
few days ago. He has been sentenced to be
hanged on Friday the 22d Of May.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

Freshct at Columbus. Columbus. (Ga.)
Enquirer states, that there was tremendous
fall Of iain there on Monday the 9th ult., and
that great danger was ap pprshended ola fresh
ct. The river opposite The city was rising at a
rapid rate, and every branch was so swollen as
to put stop to travelling. Dr.. Taylor's Cot.
ton Gin Factory, on Mill Creek, had been car
ried away. The Euialsa stage returned on
Tuesday. having been unable 10 cross the su'all
branches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06
New YORK. April 81.

NEW IOKh' aVFtI ~
A singular discovery has been made 10
This city, aud has created no lillle gossip
il appears that person who has been
driving an omnibus through the Bowery,
(nr the last Two or three years, under the
soubriguet of johnny, is actually woman
She would probably have been successful
in maintaining the disguise Of her sex un-
til death. had not her leg been broken in
a scuffle with fellow driver few da -
ago. After the accident "Johny" was
taken in the Hospital, and there the fore
going discovery was made. The cause
OF her assuming this disguise is not known.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

From Merico.-The Mexican schr.
Ventura arrived a, New Orleans from
Vera Cruz. which place she left on the
10th .uIt. She brought no Intelligence Of
interes, since The last dates. Parrdos has
published manifesto, in which he says
that he has not The power 10 declare war
against The United Sales, but that he leaves
it 10 The Congress when they assemble, TO
take the consequences Of such a couflict
into consideration. The Government is
determined to be ready TO meet Sanla Anna
should he determine to reluri: The sup
RENE Court has published the proceedings
iu the criminal suit instituted against The
ex-President, jus! prior TO the revolution
which hurled him from power. Aseneral
circulation ofthese may, it is thought, have
some influence on the midst Of people, aud
prepare them for any measure of severity
which The Government may tpke against
Santa Anna.-Ckarieston Neios
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

The Value Of Smtke.-A striking
instance of economic talent came 10 our
knowledge in he district OF Aston Moor.
From ,he semltins hearths ofoue house.
an arched tunnel conducts the smoke 10
an outlet, at distance from The works, in
a waste spot. where no one eau complain
Of il. The gathering mater or iume
resulting from The passage Of the smoke,
is annually submitted TO process. by which
il, at that time. bad yielded enough 10 pay
for The construction Of chimney. A
similar tunnel chimney, three miles in
length, was erecting in Allendale. Its
fumes will yield thousands Of pounds
sterling. per annum. Truly here it may
be said that smoke does not end in smoke.
--English paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

Compsimsntary.-The following para
graph is copied from tht London League,
a paper sustained by The Anti-Corn Law
League in EngauI:
TIE AMERICAN FREE TRADE LEADERS.
I'VE have The pleasure To announce tho
receipt by the League ola gratifying pres.
enl from America.-Henry Gourdin, Esq;
of Charleston. South Carolina, has pres
en,ed to the Council the husls of the Hon
J. G.. Calhoun and the Hon. Geo. McDuffi
the Villiers and Golden Of America.
These bus,s ofthe distinguished leaders
Of the Free Trade party in America, and
The advocates Of peace, have been placed
in The Council Room, surrounded by the
various portraits of their contemporary
laoourers in the same good GAUGE in
England. We hope this is lhe COM
meucement Of collection of distinguished
Free Traders of all nations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

Tile gardens in this place and its vincity,.
are equally as promising as the wheat fields
and other crops. We have lately been invited
by several of our villagers, to look at their
cabbases, peas. beans. Irish potatoes, &C., and
The forwardness and luxuiiance of the growth
cfthese vegetables have frequently given US no
little surprise.
Mr. Samuel Goodman Of the village, intro.
dnced us, day ur two ago. into garden which
he cul,ivates with his own hands and the rich.
ness and variety Of the very bes, of culinary
herbs. with which it abounds, really delighted
us. We were equally pleased with The taste
manifested in the arrangement Of the different
walks and squares, into which it is laid off It
will certainly be TO HIM source ofconsidera'
BILE profit rs well as pleasure.
We mention this gentleman particularly. that
we may express the hope, thar many others oil
onr citizens, for the benefit Of their health, and
for the interest ard comfor Of their families
may Nke,cise be induced 10 amuse themselves,
for one or two hours each day, in the delightful
occupation of horticulture.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

We feel gra,efultoour much esteemed friend,
Mrs. ADDISON. ofihis village, for the first plate
of strawberries we have had this season. Ir
we were to say they were delicious, we would
not half praise tlem-we would add. that they
were the very largest and best that we ever
saw. We defy the whole country to beat them.
To satisfy our curiosity, we weighed two Or
three of them. and their weight was from nine
ty, to one hundred and one grains each. They
wonld have averaged abonl rinety-fve gains.
1t no exaggeraion 10 say. that many of them
were nearly the size ofour common Partridge
egg. Upon the whole, they made delightful
present. which was more highly relished on ac-
coun. of the giver.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-06

Terrible Fire on Long .sland.-Thcre
has been tremendous FIRE on Long Is
land 1t commenced at 10 o'clock on
Sunday, says the N. Y. Herald, ran abou'
six miles, and would reach the South
Turnpike, about two miles west of Baby
lon village; 1, is said to be The most de-
s!ruclive fire which has occurred for many
years. 1t started nearly Two miles away
from the Rail Road, and the fact that no
trains run oh Sunday, tends to exonerate
the company in this case. 1t has burnt
over The lands of Plat Oarel, MIR. Fleet.
Doctor Care, and many others. i be-
gan in the town Of Hamburg. Suffolk Co.,
and escaped from a .conl pit, lin charge
and owned by Daniel Beddle.) We learn
that over three thousand acres of woods
have been destroyed.