The native American., 1837-08-26

The fort stands on high limestone bluff, and over
looks both rivers. The falls of St. Anthony are about
ten miles beyond We visited the falls, and passed a
day or two at the settlement of the American Fur
company, on the 81. Peters, mile or two from our
lencampment.
i FORT DES MONIES. This name says the Mon
trose (Wisconsin) Advenurer, has ceased to exist
The u 5. troops FORMERLY stationed here have been
ordered elsewhere by the government and the Des
MONIES land company have possession of the fort
where new town will soon be laid out, to be called
Montrose The land office of the company has been
opened at this place. Monirose is one Of the most
delightful situations on the upper Mississippi. 1t is
situated at the head Of the lower or Des Mones Rap
ias M OF the Mississippi river, opposite Commerce in
Illinois, 1t is distant IA miles from Fort Madison,
about II from Keokuk, the foot of the rapids abou.
90 miles from Burlington, and 20 from Quincy, in II
lnois.
i COUNTERFEI'TS.-The Journal of commerce of
Monday, says: "A considerable number of counterfeit
five dollar bills, purporing to be the Bank of New
York; were put IN circulation in this city on saturday
evening. They appear to have been struck off from
an old plate which has been altered, and newly tuch-
ed up, and the engraving particularly the vgnette is
SO slabbly executed that it requires but very little
attention to see that the bills not genuine One
| OF them, which was stopped in Chatham street on
Saturday evening, was made payable K. Benson, and
dated 7th June, 1868, letter and signed Corne-
llous Flyer, Presidents A. L. Hasey, Cashier Three
four persons are in custody for uttering them.'
BuAimore Police, iug 22.-Beto,c Joseph SHAME Esq
Jasice.-BurgAuy~a a'ld arrest ct the Burglar On the
hight OF the l5th inst, the of Messers. Dc and
Dan1, pennsylvania Avenue, Washington city, was
entered and robbed of wearing appeared amounting in
value to about $500. Suspecting, from subsequent
Developments, young man named Henry Lelynd to
be the thief, Mr.. William Dant, one of the firm, ac-
companied by IL. b. Robertson of the police Office
ashngton, came to this city yesterday afternoon,
pursuit OF him. Having procured the assistance o
oihcer Riggs, OF our police they sailed forth this
morning, and in few hours arrested Leleynd in Bal
more street, whittier he had repaired to enjoy fash.
ionable promenade Repairing shortly after to his
lodgings, (kennedy's Bulls head, Old Town,) upon
overhauhng his baggage, number Of the stolen arti-
cles were found aud identified, the greater portion,
however, having been made with variety of other
artlces doubt stolen, consisting of large quanti-
ty OF common ewelry, such rings, breast pins ear
drops, &C. Were found in the prisoners trunk, and
ken into custody.
Leeynd appears to he not above 81 years of age.
he Is however, an old offender, and well known
lpolice as one of the twins who have figured fre-
lquenty in criminal cour-His brother is now in
the district pententiary-He was given in charge Of
MI Robertson, by whom he will be taken to W ash
i ington for trial.
/ Henry Leland, the individual mentioned the other
day IN our police report, safely conducted to
Washington by officer Robertson where they arrived
on Tuesday night. The National Inteigcncer of yes-
terday says that Leland examined by Justice
Coote, Immediately after his arrival, and the charge
being plainly proved against the prisoner he was full
4 ly connitted.
i Messrs. Thomas g. Son Auctioncrs, of PhiIadel-
phia will hold an important sale on the 10Th Of SEN
enber, ot thirty shorth.Ined cattle, which have lust
arrived from England. Col. Powell, whose agrcultu-
raj enterprise is well known, has lately induced Mr.
Whitaker, one Of the most distinguished farmers of
Engand 10 send these cattle hither under the assu-
rance that, being the best specimens of modern i'm
proved breeds, they would readily find purchasers
We have before the Herd Books, published annu-
ally In England by an agricultural society of British
noblemen, which contain the pedigree and merits of
The most select British cattle, and remark among
those whose portraits and hlstC ries are gven several
OF these identical animals, SO that the excellence of
j the whole number is placed beyond doubt. We will
not enforce ON the minds of agricultural readers
the individual and national advantages of having we'll
stocked farms, but merely suggest to Them far and
near the poprey of giving this sale their earnest at
tenton.-Nat. Gaz.
| vessel has sailed from Portland for England
with full cargo of bones. Bone manure is highly
valued In England. Mills for grinding the bones be-
ing quite common. 1t is much used on wheat lands
/ Portland Herald.
i CONSUMPTION.-The following is said to he an
effecual remedy and will in tne completely eradi-
cate the disorder. Live temperately-avoid spirti-
Gus liquois-wear flannel next the skn-and take eve-
Try morning, half pint of new milk, mixed with
wnegass full of the expressed juice OF hoarhound.
One who has tried it says.-"Four weeks" of the
hoarhound and milk relieved the pains of my breast,
gave to breathe deep, long and free, strengthened
and harmonzed my voice, and restored me better
state of health than had enjoyed for years.
Perhaps there is prolific sources Of the dis
regard Of public order much complained Of at pre-
sent than the cupabe laxity imposed by masters up
on their apprentices. Parents foolishly either do not
bind their chdien to their employers by regular in
dentures of apprenticeship, il they do they cause
to be inserted such reservations of authority render
il impossible for the to enforce proper degree
of control. This is mistaken kindness and i'll judging
affection. The natural fondness of child for par
ent may enable that parent to control without severity
but in the absence of this lal tie it is indispensable
that their should exist on the master such authority
as will insure obedience. The effect Of this freedom
from control is omake persons unruly whilst they
young, and pests to society, when they become men,
I-Bah. inner.
W. IA. OFFUT, House, Sign and Ornamental Painter,
-. iith street, near Pennsyl lvania Avenue.
Bocketter signs and gliding executed in the be At style