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The native American., 1838-04-07
From The Nelo Orleans american.

| mr.. Editor have just returned from vis
to Texas, and although prepared to be please,
with that interesting country, from the various
accounts of it had several years read, vet i
surpassed all idea had formed of it's beauty ane
! fertility. There is to be found combination q
advantages no where else to be met with. Or
the same part Of land the several occupations O.
planting, farming, grazing, &C.. can all be profta
| bly, pursued; and, withal, the country is as salu
brious as the Allegheny mountains. The mum
Der OF emigrants of wealthy and respectable
class, too, surpass all belief. independently O
the thousands who go by sea, the road from the
SHbine~to the Colorado seems like the train OF an
army. You are scarcely ever out of sight OF
hordes of wagons.
Towns and villages are springing up like ma
gic. am satisfied among all, that Velasco pro-
misses to be the emporium of the country. This
will appear obvious, when it is recolected that II
is situated at the mouth of the Brazos rivera
river nearly centralthe leading artery it were,
or in other words, the back bone of the country;
and furnishing more good land, according to its
size and length, than any stream in the world.
Houston is situated in the most sterile and un-
prepossessng part of the whole country, and from
the great influx of strangers, even temporary
sojourn there, is very disagreeable.
All the inhabitants being off the sea board, pre-
Ter their own government money to any other,
and willingly give Louisiana and Mississippi mo-
ney in exchange for it. am surprised at the de-
probation of Texas money here. The Govern
ment has only issued $5OO,O0O; making that is
sue, and gold and silver alone, receivable in pay
ment of public dues, which, at a minimum calcu-
lation, amount this year to $2,5OO,OOO. The
money must inevitably soon be at par. The last
quarter, the Custom Houses alone have thrown
back $l75,OOO of it in the Treasury. The di-
rect tax, and the fees for locating head rights, will
soon fall due. The Secretary of the Treasury
assured me he would have every dollar of the is
sue in the Treasury by the 18th day Of July next.
The money, too, bears an interest of 10 per
cent.
At Velasco, there is a spacious tavern, kept by
a gentleman from Virginia. where can be had, du-
ring the summer, ice, and every other luxury which
New Orleans can furnish. There is also an ex-
cellent rail-track, and an abundance of fish, oys
tiers, wild fowl, &Jc.
Land near the coast has risen 25 per cent. per
month during all this winter.
At more leisure | will communicate some in
teresting details connected with the geography,
botany, &c. of the country. +.
The native American., 1838-04-07

The Native American Meeting at the Howard
House, on Tuesday Evening, was very well at
tended, we understand, Notwithstanding the in
clemency Of the weather. The nomination Of
Mr.. Clark to the Mayoralty was confirmed, and
such resolutions as the occasion seemed to call
for were adopted. Several letters from members
of Congress, in relation to the projected action on
the subject of the Naturalization Law, were read
some Of them calling for information on certain
specified points, and others holding forth en-
couragement for perseverance in the good work.
From all we can learn, the feeling on this momen-
tous subject is rapidly extending through the
country, and it certainly becomes those in this re-
gion, who first girded on the ''Natve" armor, not
to flag in their courage their zeal, that the
fight is becoming more general, and their efforts
are more needed, inasmuch as they are likely to
be more effective.
| EP We would take leave again to REMIND
our friends in Brooklyn of the importance that tn.
memorial for change in the Naturalization Law
now in circulation, should be Immediately filled
with the signatures Of those favorable to the object
that it may be transmitted to Washington as soon
as may be.
The native American., 1838-04-07
From the alexandria Gazette.
ALEXANDRIA.

"Soon after Gen. Braddock arrived in Virginia,
he wrote to the Governors of Massachusetts,
New York, and Pennsylvania, requesting them
to meet him at Annapolis in Maryland, to
concert measures for future operations. The
General and Governor Dinwiddie proceeded to
Annapolis, but the place of meeting was after
wards changed to Alexandria, where they all as
sembled on the 18th Of April, Q755,) and con-
certed measures for the united action of the mid
die and northern colonies" In letter to Wm.
Fairfax, dated Mount Vernon, 23d April 1855,
General (then Colone) Washington says:
''Alexandria has been honored with five Gov
ernors in consultation; favorable presage hope,
not only of the success of this expedition, but
of the future greatness of that town; for surely
such a meeting must have been occasioned by
the commodious and pleasant situation of the
place, which prognosticates population and in
crease of fourishing trade .'-Washington $
Writings, Sparks edi. vol 2, pages II, "A.
The native American., 1838-04-07
I IMPORTANT INFORMATION to persons afflicted

IMPORTANT INFORMATION to persons afflicted
with the following complaints, viz Scrofuia Leprosy,
Salt Rheu, st. Anthonys Fire. Fever Sores even when
he bones affected, White Swellings Violent Erip-
ons after measeIs, Scurvy, Foul fostering Eruptions
Pimpled and Carbunced faces Sore legs Scah
Head, Ulcers Venereal Taints, when Mercdy has aed
and all disorders arising from impure state Of the blood
and humorsarea assured that Dr. RELIES Botanical Drops
continue unrvaled for the prevention, relief and cure OF
these complaints. In proof of which read the following
remarkable Of a case Of IL TEARS standing:
Extract Of letter ''Sr: Ny leg which before did
not look like human limb, is entirely healed up,
CATER resisting every other application for IL years
Previous to taking your Relies Botanical Drops, had
given up all hope of relief
Anotier Case. An agent writes, "There is person
taking the Botanical Drops, evidently with the greatest
advantage." He declares, 10 his words, It Isl
doing wonders for him. and is, as it were, snatching
him from the grave
Numerous instances have occurred where persons
pinng away miserable existence, nothing they could
procure afordng them permanent relief until they had
/ made use Of the above invaluable Medicine.
They also the best Spring and Autumnal Physic
il Price ST. or 6 bottles for 80.
i For sale by S. TODD,
| March p. Washington, D. c.
The native American., 1838-04-07
From the Cuitipaior.
RELATIVE VALUE OF RUTA BAGA FOR FAT
TENING OXEN.
ScAGHTIcoKE, Feb. 3, 1888.

Believing the turnip culture to be of almost
inestimable value to the farmers OF this country,
and knowing the strong prejudices entertained
by the most Of them, against any thing like IN
novations, or deviations, from the good old ways
of their fathers, as they term them, deem it the
duty of the few, who have been credulous enough
to cultivate few acres, to say, what they can,
from experience, to induce others to give them q
fair trial, and chance to grow upon few acres
of their poor sandy soil, that will hardly grow
any thing else, and they will find when the sum
er is passed and the harvest ended that they have
not been imposed upon, except by the large
quantity Of roots. And, it was my onleG: ~
commencing this article, to show what ! oelleve
- he their value. Eor feeding, in comparison with
other grains and roots, generally nsea SEQ sS,l WI.
FIRST state that nv crop was about $50 bushels
per acre. on light sandy soil with wi.no0. tn maanre pe
sse pas ;ncluding the interest of land, was less
4 ,ban : cents per bushel, price which have
frequently paid for digging potatoes, and th'
The native American., 1838-04-07

same land would not have produced 200 bushels.
fed yoke of cattle on them for months, viz:
November and December: feed bushels per day,
a yoke. Average gain lis lbs. yoke per
month. The same cattle were fed through the
month of January, on potatoes and meal, corn
and oats ground together in equal quantities.:
iced 2 bushels potatoes, bushel meal. Gain
90 lbs. Estimate the value of the ruta baga, by
the present price of corn, oats and potatoes, and
the respective gains, and it makes the ruta baga
worth but fraction less than 48 cents per
bushel; that is, if corn is worth 6s, oats As, po-
.atoes 2s for making beef, we must put the ruta
oaga at 4S cents | will only add that the ex-
pertinent was fairly tried the cattle were weighed
correctly, and eat their allowance every day.
The native American., 1838-04-07

CALAMITIEs AT SEA.-Although we accustome ed
to remark upon the frequency of shipwrecks, and the
fearful destruction of human life consequent upon them,
we can scarcely credit the awful amount Of suffering in
single year. when it is placed before the eye at single
view During its progress, it was generally said that
last wear was remarkable for its number of casualties at
sea- vet still the aggregate is astounding. The follow
ing details being taken from the New York Sailors Ma
gazne refer principally if not entirely TO American
Shipping and the records refer only to those shpwrecks
which resulted in total oss detail of all would fill
volume.
The Whole number Of total losses recorded in 1887.
was four hundred and niney-one' while the number OF
lives DESTROYED in them t,celue hundred and nnefy
fire!
In these 49l vessels there were 80 ships and baques
1876 briggs 234 schooners IL sloops and 10 steamboats,
Forty three Of these lost a, the end OF 1885, but
the dings Of their fate only reached here IN 1887 AS
far as could be ascertaned the numbers IN the respec-
tive mouths ran thus: January, 3S February, o4 March,
"a; April 80; May, 10; june l5 July, AZ August eo;
September 32 October, 43; November, A; and Decem-
Der, 4. , !, -.
An opinion universally prevails, that large portion
Of these shipwrecks result from ignorance and want Of
seamanship, and hence law was proposed in England
recently to appoint commissioners whose duty IT should
be to examine into the qualifications OF all persons em
poyed as masters and mates of merchant vessels Any
likely to lessen this fearful amount of loss
death deserves the serious consideration OF every mai
of humanity.-New Orleans Paper.
The native American., 1838-04-07

We are glad to have it in our power to say,
that on the last day of the session of the egisla
ture, bill was passed providing for the payment
in specie of the interest on the State debt, which
is now due or which may hereafter become due.
This measure must have the best effect on the
States stocks-whch have always, heretofore,
been favortes abroad, and we hope may still con-
tinue to enjoy the confidence of capitalists, both
here and in Europe.-Bah. Chr.
The native American., 1838-04-07

The Alexandria Gazette states that counterfeit
6fty cent notes Of the Corporation of Georgetown
Of the late issue, MAY, 1879 are in circulation.
The only way to distinguish the counterfeits from
the genuine, is by reference to the signature Of
the Clerk, which is badly executed.
The native American., 1838-04-07
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
ggss,,a O. o.

ANspORTATION DEPOT Notice is hereby
aiysn that in consequences Of the ability Of
maxine the
taned no e ~ erm;tted TO be removed from the de-
,ne M Of freight and charges be paid except
those merchants who receive large M a rst s
aye n the habit OF paying their bills promptly on 'e
Of each mobth
The native American., 1838-04-07

wepubsh with unegned qualification the editorial ar'l
Gle from the Brooklyn Native Citizen commencing
petition recently sent from Washington &c IN wh,cn
the worthy editor substanates remarks In last week
paper with reference TO the action of the Native Amer
can Associations in religious matters. We commend y
TO the perusal Of our friends and foes.
The native American., 1838-04-07
THE POETS CONSOLATION.

The poets lovely faith creates
The beauty he beieves
The light on which his footsteps waits.
He from himself receives.
His lot may be weary lott
His thrall weary thrall,
And cares and griefs the crowd knew not,
His heart may know them all.
But still he hath mighty dover,
The loveliness that throws
Over the common thought and hour
The beauty of the rose.
The native American., 1838-04-07

The Hon. ISAAC McKIM, one of the Representatives
from Baltimore, died in this City on Sunday last. HIS
remains were carried to Baltimore
The native American., 1838-04-07

Circumstances have prevented the Editor from giving
strict attention to this number
The native American., 1838-04-07
From the .Alerandria Gazette.

Extract of letter from Washingon.l
"The rumors of change in the Cabinet rise
and sink like the pillows of the ocean. What
was quite rife few days ago, is now not much
talked Of. The last report was that Secretary
Woodbury. was to go to England-Mr. Kendall
to be made Secretary of the Treasury-and Mr..
Grundy to succeed Mr.. Kendall in the Post
Office Department. Mr.. Butler, the Attorney
General, it is said, will resign-Mr. Gilpin, now
Solicitor of the Treasury, young lawyer from
Philadelphia, to succeed him, and Mr.. Key, the
u. s. Attorney for the District of Columbia, to
be advanced to Mr.. Gipin's place. 1t is proba-
BILE. think, that some or at least all of these
changes may take place, but not just yet. It is
more likely that things will remain quiet until the
adjournment of Congress.
1t will not be long now before the summer
arrangements for the Hall of the House of Repre-
sentatives will have to be made. There mus
then be recess for few days, in which time
it is to be hoped that the Hall may be resorted tc
its original and proper architectural symmetry. As
it now stands, it oflends the eye and the taste
besides being inconvenient for hearing.
The native American., 1838-04-07

In chapter of Definitions, published in the Columbia
Spy, the following:
Animal Magnetism--The faculty that hog is endow-
ed with which enables it to find its way home when
carried away blindfolded
Album "A register of blank ideas, kept by little girl
Encouragement of Lneratwe-Ten gentlemen clubbing
twenty cents each for newspaper.
Encouragement Of the Press'Mr Printer, you insert
my Pill advertisement free gratis, as lm subscriber
Encouragement Of I|ade-'N. B. Highest price given
for rags
Fashionable Nopel-Hstory Of puppy and pnppet. A
low priced wrapping paper.
The Lepsc Gazette announces discovery, made by
Dr. EDcke, professor of astronomy at Berlin that the
planet Saturn has three rings, instead OF only two, as
hitherto believed.
The native American., 1838-04-07

IrABINET AND CHAIR FACTORY..on Louis Loulsi
~, nr,h &C tba Rank of Washington, the subscriber will
keep constantly on hand, for sale good assortment o.
Furniture which will os s0a @w LOT cash. Or On
~. nId furniture taken in exchange for new
| Z GOOD assortment Of Mahogany will be constantly
sDd.s and s1a ID ow on measaate sssn terms,
March I0-u JAMES WiLLlhiho'
The native American., 1838-04-07

HP A petition was recently sent from Wash
ington county, New York, praying Congress to
pass law preventing the introduction of foreign
Catholics into the country. 1t is conjectured
that this petition came from those who are OPP
posed to the Native American Associations, in
tending by this ultra movement, to bring them
into disrepute. Whether this conjecture be cor
rect or not, it is certain the Native American AS
sociations entertain no such views the petition.
They ask for nothing which is not clearly within
the power of Congress to grant, and while they
believe Congress has the power to exclude all
foreigners from the country-if they believe the
public safety demands such easure,-they dc
not believe in the existence of any right to ex-
clude some foreigners merely on account of theil
religion. The Native American Associations
have particular object in view--an object which
is not concealed, but proclaimed openly to the
world---a repeal, or change Of the Naturaliza
ton Law, applicable alike to all foreigners.
is true, they desire further measure which shal
so far regulate emigration as to prevent the crimi
nal, the vicious and the pauper population of Eu
rope from overrunning our fair country, but il
this there is no reference to the religious belle
of those we are willing to retain among us, or o
those we desire to exclude.-Brooklyn NafiU
american Citizen.
The native American., 1838-04-07

No law binds women much modesty. If they
once break that, there is they will keep.
The native American., 1838-04-07
STEAMBOAT JOSEPH JOHNSON.

vI,HE STEAMBOAT JO-
@@as Il SEPH JOHNSON will
"a tN : commence her regular trips be-
GyEIFfN N4rRIV tween Washington and Alex
andria on Wednesday, 7h Of
htsszsszSss<z.s6saS March, and will during the
month as o,lows yiz leave Alexandra at ana III A. M.
and 2 ana p. NJ. and Washington at 10 A: M Y NJ
a,u y ana B ,lock P. M. JOSEPH JoHNoos,
March l7--st. NaPan.
The native American., 1838-04-07
S. ]. TODD,
Washihstoh, D. G
|GARLEGANT'S BALSAM OF HEALTH
PREPARED ONLY BY JOHN s. MILLER,
Frederick Cifu MnralZnn1

THIS valuable medicine has only been introduced to-
the public about five years, in various parts of the
country, and hundreds Of have used it, and found
its beneficial effects and out Of ten have been
permanently cured of the Dyspepsia Cholcs, Nervons
Tremors, Lowness OF Spirits Palpation Of the Heart
and all those train Of diseases resulting from disordered
condition Of the stomach and liver arrangement of the
digestive functions such general debility weakness
fatulency, loss ofappee, erucatios and acides
the stomach costveness head ache aundice aulent
and bilious choc, &c.
The proprietor does not recommend it most patent
medicines are, as cure ALL and when used is found
wanting, that the public have got much deceived that
they scarcely be prevailed upon to try any more,
which is not the case with this Balsam Of Health,
hundreds of persons have received the most happy and
good effects, which the proprietor produce, reqh-
ed the testimony Of many respectable persons that have
been cured of the above diseases.
The proprietor requests all those persons that are af-
ficea in the way above described to give his medicines
fair trial. and he them that they will not be dis
appointed.
The Public will find it for salewholesale and retail
| at TODD'S Drug Store.
/ March ".
The native American., 1838-04-07

DtJ- MYRoN GiLBERT, of Troy, New YORK. IS an
authorized Agent for this paper.
The native American., 1838-04-07

The State of Connecticut has gone for the Wings.
The native American., 1838-04-07
March ".

IT UMBER AND WOOD.-The undersigned,dealer in
IL lumber and wood, has his yard 18th street. near
the canal BRIDGE where he intends keeping good assor
nent which will be sold good terms and at as fair
prices as at any other yards He respectfully socits
share of public patronage
He has also several houses and lots, and unimproved
lots, which he will sell on good terms.
There is at this time the west side OF the bridge
rood oak wood which can be had at 425 per cord, by
paying the cash and taking il from the wharf, or it can be-
delivered at $475 80. ,,.,. s.,..,r
Waab;ngton March nth 1898.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-12-20

Population Of Georgia.-The Census
OF The State of Georgia, for the present
year. shews population Of 662 ia In
looi' the population was 533,7I6. In-
crease IN seven years, l26,457 White
population IN 1888, D3. 100; in 1921, 800.
ooo-lnc5ease ,Jea 93.355. Colored popula-
!'"n IN 1888. 2Gs.5l2; in 1881, 253. .SSl-
increase 44,63l. The increase on the
whole population in seven years is twenty
seven per cen, on the white, and twenty
per cent on the colored population. Ac.
cord'ng TO this census, the apportionmen,
OF representation will give two hundred
and seven members to the House of Re-
presen'atlves-an addition of twenty-scycn
TO the present number, ~ -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-12-20
IN SENATE.
FRIDAY, Doc.7

~, FRIDAY. Doc.7.
Inc SENATE met pursuant to adiourp.
ment, and the Clerk read The JournaI -,
yesterday. VI
Mr' Jc,er presented the petition of Geo.
Deiauguter. and w. h. Cantelow. nrav.
lns 'he establishment ofa Ferry over Sa-
'annah River; referred to the commune.
on h"ads. Bridges aud Ferries.
| Message was received froc, The Gov
ernor, relative 10 preservation of Sullivan.
island: referred To the committee nm In
ternal improvements.
Mr. fa'ierson, from the Committee nm
Interpretations. submitted the foIow;,9
resolution:
Resoired. That the Committee On I,-
corporations he discharged from The fur.
'her consideration OF all petitions or ami.
ea''ons praying or applying for a ncw char
| Ter or ACT of incorporation. or anv ex,en.
sion OF charter ar act of incorpora,o,
previously granted, where the applicant, ~
aPpicants for the same have NOT rive, .
mon'hs notice of his or their inteHtion -,
nuke such application, pursuan, ,o ,he
provisions of,he joint resolution passed nm
the 2Oth OF December. 1886: ordered ~ Il.
on the table. " TIC
!he House sent for concurrence a reso-
luton to adjourn on Wednesday. The I9,h
ihst agreed to, and ordered 10 be re,n-raa
to the House. 'o'ne"
Inc House sent for concurrence. n hill
entitled, "A Bill to amend an Ac, n I.nJ
the credit of the State to secure apv ,oon.
winch may be made by the Louisville Gin.
cinnati and Charleston Rail Road. and for
oher purposes, read first time, referred
10 the Committee on Finance. and ordered
to be printed '''''e'
me Senate then preceded to the genera,
orders of the day.
Also the report Of the same Comm;,,eo
on the pe'i'ion Of n portion Of the cit;z.ns
oi Lau'ens district. praying that a change
may he made in the manner of EXERCISING
the elective franchise; ordered TO lie on fbe
Table. vi '''o
Also, the report of the Committee nm
the Judiciary, on the petition of the c;r;-
Zens OF Union, praying an alteration Of the
CONSTITUTION of the State, as also an a
mend'nrnt OF the Laws Of the State, in re-
gard 10 horse stealing, SO much y. reI,,eo
!" morse stealing was> agreed to: and an
m'ch as relates to altering the Constitution
lahl on the table.
Also, the report Of the same Commit,e.
on me hrst prcscntinent of the Grand jury
OF marlborough District, in relation 10 the
Icni'entiary system; agreed to.
Also The report ofthe same Committee.
on The first presentment Of the Grand jury
OF Lexington District. in relation 10 hog
aud Cow stealing; agreed to.
MIR. Goodwyn, from the Committee ON
Grievances. to whom was referred the NO.
tl''"n of sundry citizens of Barnwcll and
Sumte! Districts, in relation TO the Thomp-
sonian System Of Medicine. reported "A
blli concerning the Thompsopian System
Of The practice OF Medicine;" which was
read The first time, ordered to be printed.