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The native American., 1837-12-23

We confess we are not at all proud Of the dis
tinction (by no means honorable, in our opinion,
which Virginia has abroad, as the originator Of
those Bufo Negro Songs which have attracted so
much attention at the North, and in England.
We disclaim for her the paternity. The south
west has all the honor of the paternal relation to
them. Indeed, there are many which are the
creation Of the hired grubstreet poets Of the TRASH
publishers in the northern cities These songs
are devoid of musical harmony, and are vulgar
and nonsensical in the last degree; and to char
acterize them as nationally Virginian, is a libel
upon the good taste and intelligence of our Peo-
pie; nay, upon us as civilized community Ma
ljor Noah has exhausted his ingenuity to picture
to his readers the beauties which he said were
somewhere contained in them; butt if he spoke
his real sentiments, we should regard him as hav-
ing inyalidated his judgment relative to the science
of music. Rice appeared once among us, and our
pay-goers were carried away by curiosity to listen
to him, without having the least admiration for his
performances. The vulgar circus has since law
shed this species of ballads on the lower order of
patrons of public exhibitions with u.s. But we
scarcely believe a respectable audience would
now patronize or encourage Negro Buffo Songs
here. We hope they would not. 1t is duty
society owes to itself, to discountenance every
thing which tends to vitiate public taste. Virtue
has her strongest support and defence in refined
and intellectual disposition Of the public mind,
upon which public amusement and entertainments
exert mighty influence. 1t is Of the greatest
importance, therefore, that such exhibitions should
be chaste and Intellectual The Public should
place their severest reprehension upon every spe-
cies of amusement not bearing that character.
We are glad that the first indication of public
distaste for these songs, Of which we have heard,
has been given in the South. The Augusta (Ga.)
Sentinel, speaking of the performances at the the
atre there, says-"Between the play and farce,
little Miss Wray was to sing the comic song Of
Jim Brown, in character. She had not sung but
a single verse, when some one Kissed, and she
Immediately retired. Few here are pleased with
such exhibitions. They should be left to the
more refined taste of the North, where Cuffee's
wit is duly appreciated, and where his claims to
histrionic distinction are more generally admit
ted"
We hope this may be followed up. We see
enough of Cuffee at the g corn-shuckings,s and
elsewhere, without introducing him into our par
lors; and respect for our mothers, and daughter,
and sisters, ought to induce us to discourage his
vulgarities on the stage.-Richmond Comp.
The native American., 1837-12-23
i SICK MAN

SICK MAN
Observed to his wife, "my DEAR am not we'll to- day;
will you prepare me light dinner."
tsWhat will you have, Mr.. App
ssApple dumplings."
They were accordingly made, and Mr.. A. sat down
sous to dish Of eighteen After having dispatched
seventeen and half and showing strong symptoms OF
finishing the remaining morse little urchin SON OF
his. cried out, !" 0 dad GIN that He very empha-
ticaly replied, go away, my son; poor dad is sck.'
The native American., 1837-12-23
LINES.-BY RICHARD HowIrr.

Q! for the thoughts, which nnexpressed
Awake and die within the breast;
The fount Of joyful feeling stirred,
The music Of the soul, unheard.
0! for the flowers which die unseen,
Where never human foot has been;
In Silly cave, and woodland gloom,
With angel purity that bloom.
0! for some isle far in the sea,
From turmoil Of all traffic free;
Where never keel has touched the sand,
Some breezy, blooniy summer land.
My spirit pines to dwell apart,
To live alone for mind and heart;
To feel and think, but not the less
TO love and beautiiy and bless.a.
0! to be something more than fair,
More than the secret and the rare;
10 be, what Gods own creature should,
Sweet fountain of perpetual good!
The native American., 1837-12-23

house till about II at night Folks abed--brides
to be, and all--and deal Of trouble it was too
to wake them They finally got up, struck a
light, spread the table, dread, venison, and wild
honey, (-were married, and went to bed
again. On my return next day, picked UP two
more weddings, at which fattered myself /
ofiiciated with as much grace as any gentleman
in orders In fact, as tell the good people,
took orders when was in the army, and SO am
doubly qualified to tie the gordian knot. There
is one defect about it, namely, that however
handly can do this service for others, cannot
do it for myself.
The native American., 1837-12-23

Vie NEW YORK Life Insurance and Trust
Company has capital subscribed Of one million Of
t Du. 70 consequence Of being the depository Of
the Court OF Chancery, and Of the Surrowrate Courts
of the State Of New York. az well as Of sndiv;d,als
the business means have increased to upwards Of five mil
Chancery, dated 2sd IF NAV, 1885 = me aas'er m
10 persons IN public employment who receive fixed
salaries, an Institution like this affords certain mode of
securing slfcient sum for their families at future days
and if the object Of parent besides that Of merely maxim
vlng is to accumulate something for the support and
education Of those who may be left behind il can be real
lzed in this way without exhausng those energies Of
ordinary struggles Of life
person aged 80 years, whose income is $1,000 per
anham may y the appropriation Of lls year.
husband 30 years old, may provide $500 for his wife
by paying annually the small amount Of $ll so. t45
years DID, clerk may create saving fund Of 0OO for
the payment OF his debts, by the annual premium Of
$37 So AT go, the amount may be secured during
period Of years. for the yearly payment of sac IL
In the minor Offices Of the public service experience
has shown that the salaries sufficient to enable tn
ncnmbents 70 lay up any thing, even for the inrmites
OF much less for the maintenance OF those who snr
vve The labors Of thirty years. are therefore, productive
tive and anxious hearts who live for the happiness Of
their families that harrassed for years bv the dreadful
apprehensiohs Of future want. -,s>'s'-D
For SUCH Life Insurance Company holds ont relief
gives reality to hope and, by the small economy Of few
dollars per MONTH puts the mind at ease, and affords the
Inc PreImnarIes Tor efechng assurances are very
simple, being merely declaration Of age, health. and
other particulars set ont in the forms Of tie Office to-
gener with statement Of the physician and friend Of tho
applicant upon some Of the same points, the blanks for
As the design Of the company is profit on he one side
and protection to the other and its means ar system are
directed to that end It only requires reciprocity Of good
iah to produce the mutual result of strength to itself
and security to its customers. M
Officers in the Navy will also be Insured, either for
shore or duty the latter service however, being with
an additional PREMIUM which will depend upon the lat.
tude and climate Of the voyage.
Insurance will be made for one year, or any period
within seven years. for life, the premium varying in
either case according to the term The risk Of the co
pany will commence with the date of the policy; but no
Insurance will be considered valid until the policy e
delivered to the insured. Full information will Be given
upon application post paid, 10
HENRY NJ MORF1T.
Washington CIV.
The native American., 1837-12-23

projections and trees, until they were seen gal
Looping through the valley below--and then again
they were hidden by field of forest that swelled
along the bosom of the landscape. "Would nj
not be strange, observed the General, apparently
unconscious of the movements behind him, that
after all my tolls America should forfeit her hber-
y? Heaven Forbid said his friend: becoming
less reserved, and entering more warmly INTO the
feelings of the other But resumed Washing
ton, have heard of treachery in the heart OF ones
own camp; and, doubtless, you know that it is
possible to be wounded in the house of ones
own friend Sir demanded the downcast host,
unable to meet the searching glance of his COM
panion, swho could possibly intend SO daring
crime!' Il only meant replied the other, that
treachery was the most henious of crimes; for
|Judas-like, it will even sell its lord for money!
VERY true, dear sir, responded the anxious host,
as he gazed upon troop of British horse, wind
ing round the hill, and riding with post haste
towards the hospitable mansion. is it two
o'clock yet demanded Washington; for have
an engagement this afternoon at the army, and
regret that my visit therefore be shorter than
intended 1T lacks full quarter yeti said his
friend, seeming doubtful of his watch, from the
the arrival of the horsemes. 'sBut bless me, sir!
what cavalry arc those that are SO rapidly APP
preaching the house?' sOh, they may possibly
pC a Pdity VI bIltiSI lSHI HOISC, TctuIHCu Ills
companion coolly, (which mean no harm, and, if
mistake not, they have been sent for the purpose
of protecting me- As he said this, the captain
of the troop was seen dismounting from his horse
and his example was followed by the rest of the
party. General returned the other, walking to
him very famhiary, and tapping him on the
shoulder, General, you are my prisoner!' i be-
lieye not, said Washington, looking calmly at the
men who were approaching the steps; but, friend,
exclaimed he, slapping him in return on the arm,
/ know that you mine! Here, officer, carry
this treacherous hypocrite to the camp, and will
make him an example to the enemies of America
The British General had secretly offered an
immense sum to this man, to make an appoint
ment with the hero, at two o'clock, at which
time he was to send troop of horse to secure
him in their possession. Suspecting his inten-
tons, Washington had directed his own troop to
habit themselves as English cavalry, and arrive
half an hour precisely before the time he was
expected.
They pursued their way to the camp, triumph
ing at the sagacity of their commander, who had
| SO astonishingly defeated the Vaccinations of
| the British General. But the humanity of Wash
ington prevailed over his sense Of Justice. Over
come by the tears and prayers of the family, he
pardoned his treacherous friend, on condition of
his leaving the country forever; which he accord
ingly did, and his name was ever after sunk into
oblivion.
The native American., 1837-12-23

YANKEE TRIcK.-Uncle Eben, or Uncle Eb,
as we used to call him, among lot of good quail
tiles, had failing. He did love good liquor, but
such the state of his credit that no one would
trust him. He therefore, one day, resorted to a
trick, to answer the great desire of his appetite.
He took two case bottles, put quart of water in
one Of them, put one in each pocket, and started
for the store. ''Ill take quart Of your rum,'
said uncle Eb, as he placed the empty bottle on
the counter. The rum was put up, and the bottle
replaced in his pocket, when uncle Eb pulled from
hispurse what at distance might seem quarter
Of dollar. ''This is nothing but tin, uncle Eb,
said the trader ''Eh, scoundrel, it's quarter, =
said uncle Eb. "It's TIM said the. trader, II
shant take it." ats all I've got" every well,
you can't have the rum Uncle Eb, without
much demurring, pulled from his pocket the quart
of water. The trader took it, poured it into his
rum barrel, and off walked uncle Eb, chuckling.
IN. II. Telegraph.
The native American., 1837-12-23

nANIEL PIERCE respectfully informs his friends
~ and customers, that he has removed his Umbrella
Manuactory to the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue
Immediately opposite his former stand and next door to
the Native American Hotel Persons having Umbrellas
to cover or repair, respectfully solicited to call as
above.
IS As several Umbrellas have lost the names by re-
moving the owners would much oblige if they would
come and designate their Umbrellas. Sept 2S-Sm
The native American., 1837-12-23

NJ OTICE.-J. PERKINS, House, Sign, and Orna-
mental Painter, has removed from his old stand, to
mia Avenue, where he will be pleased to attend to those
who may favor him with their custom. He has EMPLOYED
experienced hands to do Burnish Gilt Looking
Picture Frames, &C. in fashionable superior style and
workmanship. Old frames regilt, as when new; all of
which will be supplied to ORDER at lower prices than can
be procured elsewhere.
The native American., 1837-12-23

ERENCH LESSONS Mons. Abadie has the honor
to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of this city,
and its vicinity, that he continues to give lessons in his
own native language at his rooms private families and
academies at moderate price. particulars apply
this Office.
Abadies French grammar and course Of French Lite
nature, for sale at all the book stores.
The native American., 1837-12-23
NApoLEoN's MIDNIGHT REVIEW.
BY ROBERT aILFILLEN.

BY ROBERT GILFLLEN.
AT midnight hour is heard
A wild and wailing sound;
/, The spectre-drummer leaves his grave,
Parading round and round.
His fieshless hands they play
With drumsticks on the drum,
And now the martial reville
Or roli-call best doth come.
So strangely does he play
That, Weakening to the strain,
Old soldiers from their CORY sleep
Start up to life again
Those in the frozen North
Who fell meath Russian sway,
And those who from Italia's grave
Return not back to day.
Arabia's desert teens,
And Nile gives up her slain;
And 10! in ghosty armour clad,
They crowd the ranks aman!
And from his midnight tomb
The trnuipeter doth come,
And shrilly answers with his blast
The summons Of the drum.
All on their airy steeds
The warrior throng is seen,
With many gash'd and CORY wound
And visage dark, ween!
To grasp the flashing sword
Their bony hands aspire;
But from their grinning skulls, the eyes
Give out the wonted fire!
AT midnight's lonely hour
The Chief of all the band,
TN bianched steed comes slowly forth
To give the still command.
He wears no badge Of war,
No mark Of kingly fame,
Nor plume nor glittering star
Add splendor to his name.
A little sword hangs sheathed
His shadowy form beside:
BIT all the Hero's fire is gone,
Aad all the Monarch's PRIDE
The moon looks from the sky
On the spectral forms below,
And he who reins the blanched steed
From rank to rank doth 60.
The squadrons greet their Chief
In silence greet they him.
Save when the drum and trumpet notes
Rise DER the Phalanx dim!
Around his Marshals come,
And Generals bend the sword,
And, see! the Chieftain stoops to one
And gives whispering word!
That word flies round the ranks,
With lightning swiftness driven;
IT'S France! their Watchword-St Helenei
The password quickly given!
lis thus, at midnight hour,
The spirits Of the slain
Assemble round Mighty Chief.
That troubled not again!
In University Magazine. ''pi
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The native American., 1837-12-23

VIRTUE has resources buried in itself, which
we know not till the invading hour calls them
from their retreats. Surrounded by hosts with
ont, and when nature itself turned traitor, is its
most deadly enemy within; it assumes new and
a superhuman power, which is greater than ma
ture itself. Whatever be its creed-whatever be
its sect-from whatever segment of the globe its
prisons arise, virtue is Gods empire, and from
his thrones he will defend it. Though cast into
the distant earth and struggling on the dim arena
of human heart, all things above are spectators
of its conflict, or enlisted in its cause. The an
gels have their charge over 1.-THE banners Of
archangels are on its side; and from sphere to
sphere, through the illimitable ether, and round
the impenerable darkness at the feet of God, its
triumph is hymned by harps which are strung to
the glories Of the r."-BulsOer.
The native American., 1837-12-23

"Bi dad says 60 out there and russell up some chips
out of the snow" "Tel dad to russell MP some chips
himself; might russell up darned big snake"
The native American., 1837-12-23

The 'cay they Marry In Ieras.---A corres-
pondent OF the Baltimore Transcript says: !" /
rode thirty miles the other day to marry two
couple, but got belated and did not reach the
The native American., 1837-12-23
SAMUEL DE VAUGHAN,
CUPPER, LEECHER. AND BLEEDER

HAS on hand, and will constantly keep large supply
of the best Swedish Leeches. He can be found al
all hours at his residence 9th street. three doors north
Of Pennsylvania Avenue, nearly opposite Guntons Drug
Store Aug. 26-y
The native American., 1837-12-23

Bon Mots Of Ctero.-Those who accuse Cicero Of be
weak part In cause in which he was employed, he
called into Court, evidence Of fact Popious Cot
ta professor Of civil law, but very iterate and unn
formed man. Popous Gotta declared, his entrance,
that he knew nothing of the matter. Do not be in a
hurry, exclaimed Cicero; 'you think, perhaps that
am going to examine you in jurisprudence
In quarrel which Metellns Nepos had with Cicero,
the former very often and petuany asked the orator who
his father was. Cicero (who well acquainted with
the bad reports which abounded with respect the con-
duct Of the mother Of Metelus) answered. scorned
knew your mother, to puzzle you with the ques-
tion.'
Appius Clandius, pleading cause against Cicero,
opened it with the petition Of his client 10 plead his cause
be, said Cicero, that Appius should cruelty de-
termined not TO grant article of his friends
The native American., 1837-12-23

PRIVATE LIBRARY.-There is one private IL
brary IN this country, exclusively American,
which we would give splendid Illinois farm to
possess. 1t consists, as we are told, of upwards
OF seventy large quarto volumes, and all by the
same author. That author came into public life
before he was of lawful age, and has been in pub
lic.life, with few intermissions, ever since. He
has travelled in many countries, and speaks many
languages. He has held high stations abroad,
and the most exalted at home. He has formed
acquaintance with the most illustrous scholars
and statesmen Of Europe, for the last half centu-
ry-and with all the affairs and men of his own
country, in this knowledge he is most familiar.
From the moment of his first entrance into public
life, until the present time, he has kept record
of the events of each day of his life; and the
whole of his life and times now extends, as
above mentioned, to more than seventy huge quar-
to volumes. Need we name the author? None
ian mistake the man. The able, the fearless,
he eloquent, the dauntless, JOHN QUINCY
ADAMS. No other American would have per-
ormed such labor-no one else could have done
It as he has done. What an inheritance will that
work be for the future historian, the politicians the
antiquarian! We should like much to look into
lt-even now. What mass of manuscript for
a single hand, and what variety of matter Po-
litica and philosophical historical and biograph-
and iplomacy-travelling diaries
and cabinet ACCOMPLISHMENTS upon rhetoric,
and treatise on weights and measures-ballads,
lyrics, and anti-masonry! What compound!
And alas! how many poor fellows, dead and living,
would find themselves metaphorically Rayed,
could they but run over some Of the pages of the
seventy volumes!-N. Z. Com. .adv.
The native American., 1837-12-23

IDLENEss.-Dr Blair says that ideness is the great
corruption Of YOUTH and the bane and dshonor Of mid.
die age. He who, in the prime Of le finds time to hang
heavy his hands, may, with much reason, suspect
that he has consulted the duties which the consde
ration of his age imposed upon him. assuredy he has not
consulted his happiness.
The native American., 1837-12-23

Paying in adua,cc, should always be exacted
OF every subscriber to newspaper. The Boston
Mercantile Journal had an excellent article on
tins subject, while since. People seem to look
upon subscriptions to newspapers as different
species OF contract, from contracts in other de-
partments OF business. More honesty in dis
charging other dues is admitted as every mans
duty but touching newspaper bills, why, forsooth,
some OF the best men absolutely stand aghast, il
such an unweicome thing is presented Bills, al
least, should be paid punctliously when presented
once year. The wretched business of being OBJ
liged to send accounts the second, and even the
third time, for the paltry amount Of an annual sub
scripton to newspaper, ought to produce a
blush upon the cheek of every man who exacts
it. And people remote who have received their
bills which they do not liquidate, should remem-
Der that they are weekly receiving and enjoying
what they tacitly are refusing to pay for.--North-
ampfon Courier.
The native American., 1837-12-23

ID this Office.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-10-27

4 ETTERS ofadministratiuL having
II been granted TO the undersigned,
by tie Probate Court Of adison
county, at the September term, 1887,
on the estate Of DAvlo SHERER, De.
ceasedi notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said es.
tate, 10 present them, duly euthenii-
Gated, within tie time prescribed by
.aw, or they will be forever barred;
md those indebted TO the laid estate
re requested tomakc immedinte pays
nent.
pHILENA SHERER, Ao5a'.B.
CHARLES J. SEARLES. Admr.
Canton, Oct. IS, 1897. 2l-Gt
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-10-27

NOTICE TO UNDERWRITERS.
GEALEn proposals, vii, he receiy.
~ ed unti. the 18th day Of Noyem-
Der next, for.tbe following. work, 70
witt to- enclosing The Public Square
IN the town Of Canton. with Post and
Rails, leaving the streets so feet wide.
The posts TO be OF post oak or cypress,
6 fee long to be sci ieetin the ground,
to be 8 inches square. and s feet from
centre TO cenue, there will be ) rails
reach panncI and each rail to be 4
inches square, Of some durable wood
and to be mortsed in the post the
whole size OF the TAIL, the corner up
wards or diamond fashion, the tops oI
the posts to be rounded. The whoIe
to be planned aud paintedwh There
VIII also bea pairof steps IN the cen
tire Of each side with u small gate on
the top, to open each way-and SINH
lar steps and gates at each corner.
The work 10 be completed by the frs
day Of February next. Payment t
/ be made when the work is completed
Proposals will also be received TO
making the posts 10 inches square
IaliproposalS mus be addressed to The
/ President and Selectmen Of the tow
! Of Canton.
T. s. SALMON. Pres't.
Oct. 90, 1897. 22 81
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-10-27
--------, 10 nNWARD.

nOCKET-BOOK lost, on the road
I leading from Canton to Llyglng'-
ton, containing near Sloo IN MISS o,,o.
sippi money, several notes made Payo-
= hIo T. - barnett and Blles, one drawn
Iv II. III on one the ylcksburg
Banks. at thirty days for $500 ana
protested, and a number Of other ct pa.
p pn for the delivery of the Bocket.bo 90
With its contents TO Mr.. Cayce' la
yeInkecper in Canton. or to- to nae ne II
/ Benton. 80 "a a.
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-10-27
september IS, 1881
NOTICE

yY,uE firm Of CEoRcE J.CousA & 20.
L closed in May last. Since ma.
time We have been tryns TO c (I,Ji
he little amounts for which we should
have received the cash when the WORK
was done-without effect. The q nn.
ness of dunping for few dollars nas'
90 far as we arc concerned sToPP l,,c
Those who intend to pay eau 90 o..
forward and do so, by the hrs' ' o. 0
tober next; these who do not tl ln.ont
TO toJ nav will also please come iorw ("g'
W w We will give them receipts "a is ,bs
.o '.'' we are determined to close '"'
/ business. ,.-e .. rrpprR.
| Canton, Sept. 8, 1887, '''
Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1837-10-27
NNINCE.

3 FILTERS Of administration having
been granted to the Undersigned
hTinc Probate Court Of Alfalfa county, on
the estate of Robert McGurin dcaceosed.
Vo,iro is hereby given to alIPersons ha,
vino claims against SAID estate to present
them duly authenticated within the uln l'
prescribed by law, or they viii be iorev-
ar barred; ana all persons indebted 10 'oo
said estate are requestedto ma<ei"no IL
ate payment 80, rra>- ,a,,rr
Sen. 90, 1837-l9-6w,