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ANOTHER TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT
EXPLOSION

Has just taken place in New York harbor. A
new boat, the Excelsior, burst one of her boilers,
killing at least half dozen out of forty passen
gers The boat is wholly destroyed. The Tri
bune very naively observes
The cause of the explosion is as vet unascei-
tanned. There are various rumors about it. but
we cannot state anything as positive. The LIST
Engineer says that there was only about eighteen
inches of steam on just before the explosion
There must be searching enquiry instituted as
TO the causes of this sad catastrophe, and let the
public know, whether OF not, ii is the result of
carelessness."
Who would attribute " carelessness' to any
one? The reason for explosion in steam boilers
is so well ascertained that we think, under the
circumstances, it will take very little " searching
investigation" to find ont that it was owing to a
scanty supply Of ,oater.
The event, NOT accident, took place on the
10Th inst, at 5 o'clock, p NJ as the boat was
leaving the dock at the foot of Robinson street,
when her boiler exploded with terrific concus-
sion, killing and scalding several of her passen
gers and crew. The boat Immediately took fire
from the effects of the explosion. drifting at the
will of the elements. and for moment it was
feared that those on board her who had escaped
the original calamity, would be engulfed in the
flames, but they were rescued by the steamer
Culnmbna
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THE PRESENT BRITISH MINISTRY

When Sir Robert Peel resigned, we expressed
an opinion that Lu:d John Russell and his col
leagues would not long remain in power. The
accounts per the Britannia, containing the opin-
ions and specuatons Of the English press, more
fully confirm us in onr previously expressed opin-
ion, that the stability Of Lord John Russell's adj
mnistration is very uncertain, it being utterly
impossible for an administration to hold toyetber
any length of time, unless there is unity of polt-.
caI feeling.
One Of Lord John Russell's expressed political
auxioms is, that it is not III necessary that mem
bers Of the same Cabinet should agree in their in
divdual opinions Who have not heard of Cabi
nets breaking up through their own internal dis
seUsions, when every thing was going on outside
like clock work We cannot agree with Lord
John Russelps axiom
The fact Is. Lord John Russell has, at least
discovered the political elirir Uito. No disunion
can break mp his administration, because disunion
is the very principle on which it is formed He
has sought support from all classes of men. So
far from disappearing Of conservative doctri,es b
has solicited members of the Peel Cabinet IN l,,Id
office under him. He asked from them m ,.,..
tation of their former opinions He did nal.
offers to men Of the most liberal principles, among
whom was the great reformef, Golden, and 10
Others whose liberality Of principle was bordering
on ChaTtism, and other svowed ecclesiastical de-
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15
THE CATFISH WAR ON THE RIO
GRANDE.

An informant of the ST. Louis Republican, gives
the following statement of the fracas on the Rio
Grande, between the Ohio and Baltimore volun.
teers -
negro servant Of Col. Mtchell's had caught
a catfish in the Rio Grande, which was picked on
by the Baltimoreans when returning from Burits,
and claimed as their own. The Colonel directed
them to give it up 10 the negro. Upon their re
iusaI, he ordered them under arrest, and the fra.
cas- described in The Baltimore San commenced
and was conducted, although somewha different.
~ from that statement. Ahont 900 Ohioans and
oOo Balilmoreans were drawn up in line of bat
tie, with loaded guns, about thirty PAGES apart
and remained SD some fifteen or twenty minutes
when the Baltimoreans thought proper 10 retire ;
and thus the matter ended. IL was dipracefui
affair, and the less said about il the better"
In the Cincinnati Commercial we find a state
ment signed by several of the discha rged Ohio
volunteers. accusing Col. Mitchell of some of the
most nnheard of acts Of cruelty towards his men
such as hanging them up for hours by the wrists,
and tying them two and two. hands and feet to-
gether and leaving them lie in the hot sun on the
beach all day. With regard to his bravery they
say" And as 10 his bravery (?) the world has
evidence of that in the Catfish war; where he
displayed metle much better adapted to a foot
race than field of battle "-Balt Sun
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e" GOOD SUBSCRIBERS.n

Men who can lay claim to the above character
from the press. may lay their heads upon their
pillows at night, with the certainty of enioyinr a
pleasant slumber, for the prayers of the PRINTER
hover over them. The money due TO PRINTER
for his paper is " debt of honor" and it should
be sacredly and promptly discharged and no,
make the poor wretch, who is doomed to draw his
brains through the slit Of pen, twice earn his
money by ,corking for it first, and then compel
him to. dun for it till his heart is sore We are
certain that if every man who frets if his paper
does not reach him in proper time. would only
think for one moment into how many parts his
subscription is 10 be divided, and how MANY
hearts he makes glad by paying promptly, tina, he
would never be in debt to the PRINTER. The
Savannah Georgian thus publishes the deeds of
one who, we have no doubt, will 90 to heaven
We have many such--but alas, we have msny
more that not such -
A GOOD S0BsCRIBER-A citizen who has
almost completed eighty-fonr years. yesterday
sent his annual subscription to the daily Georpian.
which we notice simply because such subscribers
are worth having.
His account for the last three years stands on
our books as follows:
1914 1914 Sept. 6-paid up to Sept ls45. $40
Io45 (" sc" " 1916, 10
1916 60" E" &" 1S47, 10
Such punctuality is praisewor,hy, and while
we wish 10 our ancient friend many years of health
and happiness. we cannot refrain from indulging
the hope that those of our readers who make the
publisher pay, years after he has earned his money.
heavy commissions to collect it. if it can be col
tected. will remember the example herein portray
ed, of one whose honesty in old age is as pro-
verbal as when in early youth. at the cali Of
patriotism he rallied in defence of the asylum of
all who forsake the abodes of tyranny for the land
of the free, the home Of the oppressed
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15
SANTA ANNA AND COM. CONNER
AN ARNIISTICE

Besides the startling news brought by the LIE,
care, of the destruction of the u. S brig Trux,on
and the voluntary surrender of Capt. Carpenter
with large portion of his crew, we are informed
that the cutter was direct from Brazos Santiapo.
with, it is supposed, dispatches TO Com Conner
" relating TO an armistice Of three months wifh
The .Mericans." We cannot believe this, as we
learned positively from the Union. that when our
Government sent on overtures of peace to Mexico
il forbid every expectation of an armistice. and
ordered that the war was to be PROSECUTED VIC.
oRoUsLY. We take the following extracts from
the news received. relating to the movements Of
Santa Anna and Com. Conner. 1t appears from
this that there was perfect understanding be
tween the two high parties.
The subioined extract of letter from an in
telligent correspondent on hoard u s. vessel of
war, dated off Vera Cruz, the 26th of August,
gives full particulars Of the news:
"The ex.President, Santa Anna I arrived of
here on the 10th inst. and entered Vera Cruz on
the same day; he was accompanied by his lady
and daughter, and Gen. Almonte; the steamer
that brought him was boarded by an officer from
the St. Marys. and his Excelency little dis
iurbed by the visit, experimenting he might pos
sibly be detained, but the Commander of the ST.
Mary's previously instructed by The Commodore
permitted him to pass; judging from the reports
that have reached us and the royal salute given
him. his arrival was hailed with great joy
About ten days since Santa Anna left Vera
Cruz for the city of Mexico. previous to which
however, he sent polite invitation TO our Com
modore to meet him on board the British frgate
Endymion the interview did not take place A
few days back one of the English fIigate's boat
came down in violent rain squall with commu
ncation for The Commodore, the next day FLAG Of
truce was returned. but no rumor of the business
has transpjred -
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the neck. Capt. Post (Commissary ) and Serg,
Oglesby, with their little squad fought over the
body of their Colonel bravely, the rst TWO and
SIX ct the privates receiving wonpds-two NOR
tai. By this time Capt. Roberts arrived with his
company. He saw the situation Of COL Baker
and his little hand overpowersd. and rushed To
their relief But in attempting tn ascend the
stairs leading to the upper deck, ne received a
bayonet in his neck. it having passed under the
skin, from the side of his neck to the back abou,
three inches. Seeing it was impossible To ascend
the stairs, so strongly fortified by the rio,ers.
CaPts. Roberts and Jones's companies retreated
| carrying Col. Baker FROM the boat as dead. The
Colonel soon revived.
The Illinois companies had no ball cartridges up
to this time. Lieut. Moore and Mai. Harris now
arrived with the balance Of the 9Th Regiment of
Illinois Volunteers, with ball cartridges and the
riot soon ceasng, The Georgans were disarmed
and put under strong guard. and were under
guard during the night, and to the time of the de
parture of the express
Col. Bakers wound was not considered mortal
nut would require the most skilful surgery Capt
i.ooeI's wound was not considered mortal. Capt
tost was stabbed in the breast-wound not mortal
ne wounds of the seven others Of Company G.
not given in detail but two of them were consid-
ed MORALLY wounded
On the morning Of the LIST inst ahou, so of the
wounded (some mortality were laying upon the
boat and shore. and il was generally believed that
The dead CAT least 8 or l0) had been thrown over
board. 1t is said the Colonel of the Georgia
Regiment shot several fhis own men, ring leaders
in the rnt
The Captain of the Georgia COMPANY, while
resisting Col. Baker and his 20 brave volunteers
was knocked down with the butt of musket and
thus disabled in urging on his men,
No one OF Companies and were hurt ex.
cept Capt. Roberts. Yonrs &c. GRW
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The London Times. speaking Of this, says one
great difference will exist between this vast mass
OF new population and that Of Europe-ihat OF
The United States will speak common Ian
gndge the same press will answer the whole
paople from New York to New Orleans, and this
sill go far in maintaining internal peace 1t says
ton. great reliance will DO moral rather than
physical force, which Napoleon, after so great
waste of life and treasure, admitted was by far
the strongest Of the two. This was illustrated in
the fact that he left the great kingdom, which for
while ne was destined to govern. smaller 10
territory. and less populous that when he assumed
the reins Of power.
Much Of the increase here calculated will be by
sccessions from Europe, though American enter
PRISE VIII have the chief agency in giving tone
to The institutions and habits Of the masses. we
nope the disposition to cling to Virginia will iske
deeP root IN the hearts Of our people long before
the period last alluded to-that, instead of hap
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NORFOLK
CIPV

The meeting which has been advertised for the
past week in our columns, will, wind aud weather
permitting, take place Tomorrow evening, at the
Town Hall, in Norfolk. We hope there will be
an extensive gathering of the Democracy, from
all the surrounding country, the object of the
meeting is to express their unwavering confidence
nthe zeal, ability and fai,hfuness of our public ser
wants, and TO strengthen their hands for the work
of reform. There will be several speeches made
on The occasion, SO that we may expect enc of
those social political gatherings, which once made
this section SO celebrated, and went so far to in,
sure victory at the Ballot Box
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15
LATE FROM THE ARMY.

BY the arrival Of the McKim steamer, at New
Orleans, the 9Th inst, We are informed that
the troops progressing towards Monterey but
have not yet reached it. All the regular troops
have left Camargo, but one regiment; and Gen.
Taylor was expected to leave in few days
The next news will probably inform us of the fact
that Monterey is taken-and then we will look
to the Navy.
We copy the following letter from the cores
pondence Of the New Orleans Delta 1t is heart
depressing, and disgraceful to our character abroad
We shall begin to believe the fact before long that
is put forth by monarchists, that man is incapa
BILE Of self government. The reports lately re-
ceived from the theatre Of war, of both the officers
and men forming the volunteer regiments, is any
thing but gratifying to American pride.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15
NAVAL
We extract from the Boston Eagle the follow
ing letter -
Hone KoNs, China. April ID IS46
United States Ship Columbus.


Hone Kong, China, April IL, 1886 {
suppose that you have heard long before this
that the cholera has been on board of US, and has
swept off many of our young crew. Just imagine
me one moment talking with my merry shpmales
and in two or three hours more called to witness
them in the arms of that fell tyrant, Death. But
as you ofttimes told me that God is everywhere.
so now have reason to think So have witness
ed scene that | shall never forget as long as
live. We sailed from Manila one of The Phil.
liPine Islands. We arrived there one day the
next we had twelve men dead by cholera.
The doctor seeing the danger, ordered the ship
to leave again for this place and from The time
we made sail until four days al sea, the boaswain
at every hour called that melancholy summons,
'All hands to bury the dead = Sometimes to the
number Of FIVE corpses at time were brought up
and launched into their deep and watery grave
God have mercy upon their souls The dysentery
that dreadful disease in this climate is on board
of the ship, and the Vincennes sluop of-war has
lost nearly all her crew by the same disease.
am now on the list of SICK. and very bad"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15
RIOT AND BLOODSHED IN THE ARMY
4 L.

S-''''''N
To The Editors Of The Dtltn:
Gentlemen--During the afternoon of the 3lst
ult., FIVE companies Of one of the Georgia repi.
menis. went on board of a steamboat, (name not
qiven,) to be carried up to Camargo Two of
these companies had been at variance several
dsys-and being brought so close together, quar-
rels ensued, and words soon led TO blows and in
short time general riot was raging on the upper
deck.
Col. Baker, Of the 4th Regiment Of Illinois
Volunteers, encamped about half mile from the
boat. determined 10 teader his services TO quell
the riot. About sunset he ordered out companies
A and G for that purpose--the former command
ed by Capt. Roberts, Of Springfield. ILL.,, and the
latter by Capt Jones. Of Tazewell county. While
the companies were forming. funeral escort, he
longing TO company G., Of Macon, Ga, command
ed by Capt. Pugh, were returning from the grave,
Col. Baker took the command of this small squad,
and hurried To the boat As he approached the
Colonel of the Georgia Regiment asked his asss-
lance in quellng the riot. Col. Baker. at the
head Of his 20 men, pressed upon the boat, and
was at once attacked by the rioters, who were
driven back for a while, the Colonel with his
sword, defending himself bravely against the BAY
onets Of several for few minutes but he fell az
dead, having received ball in the back part Of
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15
LATER FROM NAIlVnn

The ST. Louis New Era states, that the ant
Mormons, numbering 1000 strong, with seven
pieces of Artillery, commanded by Gen Single.
ton, of Brown county, Illinois, were encamped
within a mile of Nauvoo, and are determined 10
take the city as soon as a reinforcement of 500
men reaches Gen. Singleton's camn
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WAsuINcToN Sent O 1874

w ARLINGTON, Dept. y, 1916.
Gentlemen II hasten to inform YOU that it is
now pretty certain that either Mr. Richie will
retire from the Union, and a new editor take hi
place, or the " Globe will be revived. NV in
formation is from an undoubted source, and the
editor that is to be, is now on his way to Wash.
inglon He is amply qualified, is thorough 60
ing Democrat, and will zeaously defend the car
dlnal principles Of the Democracy of the nation.
Quiet reigns in the Cabinet Councils, and no
fears are entertained but that the measures Of the
Administration will be sustained by the great body
Of the people.
am not at liberty to name the gentleman re
fered TO, but you may rest assured that what
have stated IS fixed fact. / shall forbear making
any comments at present in the meantime, we
shall anxiously await the result of your Pennsyl-
Vania elections All eyes are turned TO the " Key
stone," as every effort that Wing INGENUITY can
devise and that money can effect, will be brouobt
to bear in the great contest.
Yours, &c, XENALADER.
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AN INSANE MAN TO BE HANGED

DR.. Brigham. Superintendent Of the New York
Stale Lnnatic Asylum; Dr. Van Epps, Dr. Eos
gate; DR.; Briggs, Dr.. McNaughton, DR.. Hun,
DR.. Mccall and DIR. Coventry, all concur in pro
nouncing Freeman, the negro murderer, insane,
ana consider him fit subject for the Lunaic
Asylum. The man is to Re hanged on he 18th
OF this month, and so great is the excitement
against him at Auburn, that it is probable he will
be executed, notwithstanding the testimony of the
ablest medical tnen in the State.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15
A CHANGE IN THE EDITORIAL DE.
PARTMENT OE THE. IINION

The Philadelphia keystone of Friday gives
place to the following communication from Wash
ington, announcing the somewhat startling fact
that Mr.. Richie is to make way for another edi
tor to the " Union" This is the first intimation
we have had of it, and we see no confederation in
any other journal.
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LECTURE ON MIJSJC

Professor HEwIrT will deliver a free Lecture
on the " Rise and Progress of Music and its as
socation with Poetry" at the Town Hall, This
Evening. We should like to see the room full.
and hear of our friends forming large classes in
Portsmouth.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15

HORRIBLE John Bets, Of Rochester ran off
from his wife last week, with his wife's sister
He cut the wires Of the Telegraph so that the
news should not travel before him. This is sew
ering three connections at once-himself from his
wife, his wife from her sister, and the train Of the
tightening line.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15

FIRE IN BUFFALo--Brown's soap and candle
factory were destroyed on the night of the lst.-
Loss $500.
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Murder.

Calvin Russ, chair painter cut his wifes
throat in New York on Thursday fast.
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sDeTo CoRkEsroNprrrs :-We conceive

sLFlo CORRESPONDENTS I'VE conceive
Justice" has totally msconceived the bearing
OF the communication of our correspondent,
Chucks,' in Saturdays paper, aud therefore,
his rep.y of the 18th is unnecessary, the ques-
tons asked by I" Chucks" are entirely unanswer-
cd. "Jusiice' has started false issue, and
one totally irrelevant. As matter Of gra,i6oa-
tion TO" Justice" however we should have no OBJ
lection to publishing his article if some few aI,era
tions were made in it,
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-09-15

In 1870, census was again taken, and the
numbers were 100000 A calculation may
be made from this. without enumerating the odd
numbers beyond the millions, and supposing that
the increment will continue at the same rate as
il has occurred in the past, the following result
will arise:
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From the Richmond Republican.
THE FUTURE-HALF A CENTURY


In late number, spoke of the prevailing
disposition of our people to seek the {. West -
the " lar West'-and expressed the opinion that
u would not be long ere sys,em, reaching the
faclfc. would be complete, and no neW worlds
be lett To tempt the rowing foot Of adventure and
enterprise. That, when this done, Virginia
would become 8 new again, and at last he ap-
precia'ed by her sons who have wandered, as well
as by those who remained at home who wcald
discover that her recOnTses bonndless, and
yield an ample field COR The exercise of all their
energies.
WhIle revolving these thoughts in our mind,
we picked up number of the Westminster Re-
view, containing reflections on The subject of emf
grafton from Europe to America, and some ex-
tracts from volume entitled Emigration Fields
by Patrick Mathews In the article referred TO
there are some passages relating to the United
States. and the immense capacity Of the Missis
sPpi Valley for the maintenance of large popu-
iatlon, which the mass of our readers may not
have seen. 1t is calculated that, in 1890, ffty-
tour gears hence, The population of the United
States will not be less than one hundred and
thirty seuen millions. This. Of course. does not
include any estimate of our probable acquisition Of
California. and other regions. But let US copy
what Mr. Mathews says of the limited States"
The Mississippi basin--this vast extent of
very fertile territory--in which rivers nayigable
for 5000 miles upward from the ocean, hold their
course, extends from the lakes of Canada, on the
north, to the Gulf of Mexico. on the south, and
from the highlands of the Allegheny and Cum
bertrand ranges, on the east, TO the Rocky Noun
talns, far to the westward. The greatest labor Of
Hercules, the nobest deeds recorded Of man in
ancient or modern history, sink To nought when
compared to the doings of Brother Jonathan. II
was but as yesterday, when he first stood on the
highest summit of the Allegheny range, and,
gazing down upon the ilimitable western wilder
ness, boldly resolved to peopic The ,ohole e1isni
and already cities. and towns, and villages. and
innumerable clearances. are scattered over near
million of square miles. True to his purp".
Jonathan is progressing in ratio of increase
never before equalIed, and in The course of
tury, at the present increment. this great and
most fertile field for the extension of the human
race will contain progeny exceeding the whos
Of The population of Europe"
Mr. Mathews wrote this in 1899, without car
rying it ont; that, however, (says The Review
may be shown in the following table:
The population Of America was stated, or per,