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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1838-09-29

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The native American., 1838-01-13

At the request Of number Of highly respecta-
Bile citizens Of that place, the Mayor of George
town, D. G. has called Public Meeting, to be
held on Wednesday evening, Jan. IT. The objects
to which the attention Of the citizens is to be gven
are declared in the call, to be .the proposed le-
gislation Of Congress, in regard to our currency
and banking insttutions--the improper and wan
ton interference with our property and constitu-
tional rights the part Of the people of some OF
the States, evidenced by the petitions daily
thrust upon Congress, seeking the abolition Of
slavery in the District; and finally to Judge and
determine the expediency, necessity, and impor-
tance of procuring recession of the town, and
a portion of Washington county named to Mary
land.
This is highly important move on the part
of the citizens Of Georgetown Ga
zctfe, Jan. 8.
The native American., 1838-01-13

The following statistics of letters received at New York
from Europe will give the native American some idea Of
the immense correspondence going on between Europe
and the United States. The majority of these letters
doubtless inquiries put TO settlers here by the doubtful
patriots at home of the advantages of emgratng-what
chance there may be of getting into public employment
SC.
An "Old Countryman" lately told that he would
approve of our doctrines if it not for his relations in
Ireland. "Wby," said we, eigning surprise which
could not feel knowing the nature Of these people
we'll; 'why should that deter your Because oould be
shutting the door Of The public Offices in their face" We
left the dsinterested foreigner American Patrot) more
The native American., 1838-01-13
CANADA NEWS.

The umor is that Navy Island has been garrisoned by
the British forces the Patriots the rishman McNab
calls them, the Pates!, having abandoned their island
We place reliance in the report, knowing full well
that men saked for such contest that of freedom,
would not easily be seduced abandon their vantage
ground. The expense of the Patriots on the Is
land is said to be hundred dollars per day
Navy Island is Gibraltar, inaccessible from the Bri-
tsh shores by the current Of the river, and able to
blow to atoms any boats that might attempt landing
Grand Island presents the only point from which an at
tack could be mae and thence none could be effected
because the territory is within the United States.
The native American., 1838-01-13
HOUSE FURNISHING wAREROOMs.

DOTELER & DOM, on Pennsylvania Ayenne he
ID tween l2 and 9th streets. We have in store at
our Rooms very general assortment Of House Furnish
ing Goods, to which would invite the attention of
persons furnishing. The following list comprises part
of stock: Pier Card, Dining Breakfast Washing and
Kitchen Tables Bedsteads Beds and Mattresses Sofas;
Sideboars; Dressing and Plain Bureaux; Gilt frame Man
tel, and Pier Looking Glasses Box. Toilet and Common
do. Mahogany, Cane-seat and Wood seat Chairs, and
Rocker Chairs: Dinner, Toilet, and Tea sets Plates
Dishes Pitchers and Cups and Saucers Glass Tumblers
Decanters Wine. glasses and Pitchers Hook and Cham
mao glasses Plated Caors; Candlesticks and Shutters
and Travs: Astral Hail. Mantel and Side Lamps: Ivory
handled Knivesand Forks, full sets Of 81 pieces Com N
and Rnck handled Knives and Forks; Shovel and Tonps
Tenders and Androns; Britannia Tea sets; Spoons and
Coffee Pots; Block Tin Coffee Pots and Bggins. Ego
boilers and Bread-graters; HEARTH Crumb Hair, Black
ing Sweeping Horse, and Scrubbng Brushes Tea Cad
dys Coffee Mills and Spice Boxes; general assortment
OF Tin and Iron WaTe Baskets; Chairs; Work Knife and
Cake Baskets Walters and Tea Boards; Brass Lilac and
Glass Curtain Knobs; Glass and Mahogany Bureaux
Knobs Bird Cages Spades, Hoes, Rakes and Grdirons
Ivory Kidding Combs, superior article; Corkscrews;
Lignumvta and Brass Castors Tacks, Screws, Nails
Braces and Iron and Britannia Spoons Bureaux Keys
and Brass Screw Rings Boxes of Backing and Rat and
Mouse Traps Hingehane Painted and Cedar Buckets
Bread rroughs, Cake Boards and Clothes pins Barrel
Covers Chnrns and Tubs Feather and Basket CARRIAGES
Tea Bells and Spool Stands Table Mats and Stable Ian
terms besides variety of useful articles not enumerated
all of which theywill sell low. Aug 10-n
The native American., 1838-01-13

90 "Tue as the needle to the pole" the patriotic
Engshman bows his knee to the royalty Of his native
land. ST. Georges Society at New York has given us
another argument prove that these people do not
their old loves, and consequently they have for the
institutions of this country. Would ST. Georges Society
give large for the likeness of Washington, OF
representation Of the battle of New Oreans' Here is
six thousand dollars worth Of native Englishism.
Portrait Of the Little Queen.We learn that St Georges
Society of New York, have employed Mr. Suy of Pka-
having obtained her Maesty's consent 10 sit to him.
The price they are to pay Mr. Sully is $60O0Boston
Transcript.
The native American., 1838-01-13

The weather has changed its tone and whistles coldy
round the Of the streets The ice is gathering
up its forces and is laying embargo upon the ponds
The boys caspng their skates and preparing for
fourshes the frozen streams. Old Winter, whom
we had thought dead and buried beneath the FROST
is up again. in his cold wndngsheet and his teeth are
chattering all the night long at gates. The New
Year commenced in glory with the shining bright
y and the winds softly blowing but alas how soon are
our fond hopes dispelled
The native American., 1838-01-13

The Buffalo Journal of Tuesday afternoon,
says:
No action has yet taken place, though daily expected
Strong renorcements have joined the Patriots In the
last twenty -four hours two six Founders, number of
muskets, balls &c., have been received the
Island The sick on Grand Island, who were supposed
Sunday night last to have been captured by the Br
tsh scouts returned to the hospital the next morning.
after remaining in the woods through the night.
The excitement amongst the soldiers on Navy Island
steamboat Caroline, was tremendous. general parade
ordered, and each took oath "never to sheatl
sword bayonet until they had revenged the outrage
sealing the affirmation by kissing the naked steel.
The militia of this. and Niagara county, have promptly
answered the call made by authorities about 1000 men
under in this city2OO stationed at Grand
Island, under the command of Capt Ayres and Gordon
is arranged from Lake Erie to Ontario
Night before last the RoyaIists threw two congreve
rockets reached the Island the other fell short into
the Niagara river three guns from the Patriots stopped
aiding kept up for hour between the bcigerents;
individual of the Patriot army has, yet been wound
ed.
Up to the time Of putting the paper to press no news
of importance has been received from below.
BRITISH INDIANs.-Information received this af-
ternoon from the Chief Of the Seneca Nation. who lives
close the borders of this city, that five Mohawk In
dians from Canada were among them. and troubling
them. Captain Sanleys company Of the City Guards,
Immediately sent to the reservation, aud have this
moment returned, having succeeded in capturing the
Extract Of letter, dated
"BUFFALo, JAN. S, 1888.
GENTLEMEN The excitement appears to have parti-
ally subsidized, and money required for almost every
thing sent 10 Navy Island There about 73O men
the Island, though there enough for double
that number Gen. Van Rensselaer, is anxious to move
up the lake to Fort Maiden and the supposed TO
be want of money to purchase provisions. This has
not yet been exhibited, but the fact Of his wishing to
abandon so strong place as Navy Island is considered
proceeding from other cause. Three steamboats,
have been cut out of the ice at this place. for the purpose
Of removing the Patriots Those who are in the conf
dence of the Patriots beginning to grow weary Of
their communication with others. Fort Maiden twelve
miles below Detroit, and there Duncombe is~stationed
with large Patriot force.
"Believe about one fourth of the stories you hear
and then those you receive as true may possibly be cor
rect Yours. &c.
The last clause of our correspondents etter Is worthy
Of particular attention, and we shall regard y; .
gentleman direct from Navy Island speaks with con-
dence Of the ability the Patriots to defend themselves
and ultimately to carry forward the great work OF revou
ton He thinks their number on Sunday exceeded laoo
menand it was hourly increasing. He counted twenty
we'll mounted cannon, besides the large pieces.
The native American., 1838-01-13

The Philadelphia Gazette relates melancholy instance
of poor unfortunate man. who actually walked to his
taiors and pad his bevidenty aboring under nsani-
ty We have heard of another more dreadful occurrence
in this District where tailor refused to accept payment
and actually ignorant Of the amount of his custom
er's BILL 1t is said that the Grand Jury have been
dered to meet and presenment is expected against the
diaboical tailor.
The native American., 1838-01-13

THE LADYs Book presents itselfon the present month,
with additional claims upon the patronage of the public
and increased evidence of the zeal Of the publisher and
his determination to do all in his power make it pc.
culiary adys book, in talent, purity and originality.
the aid Of Miss Leslie whose varied talents admirably
suited to work of this kind The January number Is
valuable one, and with its sprghtly articles, plates OF
fashions, illustrations and music will, undoubtedly OBJ
tain the favor of its fair patrons.
The native American., 1838-01-13

Mr.. Ward, Manager of the National Theater, has
dered the Third Tier TO be cleared oil the fraes. II
you have tears, prepare to shed them now! We
mended this plan to Mr.. Ward at the opening of the
Theatre; but now doubt its expediency Will not the
goddesses, mngle unknown with respectable females
in the lower boxes' What is to prevent them With
ference to the disgracefl scene, Monday night Mr..
Ward should have explained the whole matter on the
Stage The innocent Lady driven from the box by the
abuse of an abandoned wretch from the Gallery, should
have been avenged in different mode than merely clear
ing the Gallery
The native American., 1838-01-13
NEWS FROM FLORIDA

NEWS FROM FLORIDA.
The following, by the Express Mail of We'd
nesday, are all the particulars that have reached
us:
SAVANNAH, JAN. 6, 1882 O'CLOCK, p.m M.
From FLoRIDA.-From Captain Mills, of the
steamer Camden, from Garey's Ferry, arrived
this morning, we learn that on the 2Sth ultimo,
between Peas creek and the Big Cypress swamp,
small party of Indians was seen and pursued,
and when the pursuing party reached the ham
mock the Indians were discovered in great force,
anu severe contest Immediately ensued, in which
eight of our gallant troops were killed, and
one !M hundred and eleven wounded. Among the
Siiied are Colonel Thompson, Captain Van
Swearlngen, Lieutenant Brook, and Lieutenant
Center all OF the Army, and Colonel Gentry,
Captain Andrews, and Lieutenant Walker, volun-
teers, wounded. Colonel Gentry has since died.
The loss Of the Indians not ascertained, but
General Jesup captured twenty-seven Indians
near Fort Lane.-Naf. hateU
The native American., 1838-01-13

Here is Daniel O'ConnelPs opinion Of this country.
Only suppose he should TO the United States
around his Rent banner would flock the g Corkonans
and the .sFardonans and his ambition aiming at the
Presidential chair, could easily with his mirmydons.
effect repeal Of that clause Of Constitution which
denies the Presidents place TO foreign born. II Native
Americans are afraid to touch the law Of naturalization
from dread Of the foreign population, they would also
be afraid to resist their encroachments The following
we cut from the Aerandyia Gazette.
DANIEL o'CONNEL AND THE UNITED STATES.
great Anti slavery Meeting recently held in
London, at which Daniel O'Connel appeared and made
great speech, in the of which he bestowed the
following hattery upon the United States:
"The British nation should be foremost in the work of
freedom aud set example to the world. America
should see that she longer the first country in the
scae Of republicanism but that she had become the
hs.e, az the base the vest Of the vile. he alluded to
m. conduct Of the United States, and the Government
.d expressed his horror and detetaon Of slavery and
onnreasion in every form and every cimehaving pro-
nnnrnced the humanity Of the Americans of the United
States swindling humanity, and aluding to the late
breach Of faith by that with the Seminole
Indian Chief called the attention OF the meeting TO the
fact that one of our present Queens first acts was treaty
with Colombia for the total abolition of savery and con-
cluded with moving the resolution with which ne had
been enrusted and sat down amidst rapurous cheers
which continued for several minutes"
We constantly called upon in this country 70 con-
slider O'Conne worthy Of admiration and good
will and this speech s about fair specimen OF his claims
upon them.
The native American., 1838-01-13

fully convinced that the cause, in which we were en-
gagged was honest in principle. wise in purpose and
true to naturef indeed, could have needed conr-
nation in the matter.
SHIP LETTERs.-There were received and assorted
at the New York Post Office on Friday IL .3sI sbin
letters, and on Saturday 1912. Total in two days.
2O.353
The native American., 1838-01-13

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.--On and
Wv after Monday next the I1th inst, the cars will
leave the depot in this city for Baltimore at O'clock A.
M, instead Of 8 3-4 A. NJ, as heretofore.
The object of this alteration is to render certain tho
arrival OF the train at Baltimore early enough to afford
ample time for passengers going north to take the steam
boat, which departs daily for Philadelphia al half
past IL o'clock.
The afternoon train WILL heretofore, leave the depot
at quarter after o'clock, P. M.
Sept. S--f
The native American., 1838-01-13
NATIONAL THEATRE.
WASHINGTON.

LAST NIGHT OF THE ENGAGEMENT OF
M R. RICE.
On which occasion he will perform in an excellent New
Comedy called the
FAC OCK AND TIL E G ROW;
And new and aughable Interlude called
BLACK AND WHITE; Or, THE STA
TUES.
The native American., 1838-01-13

TO NATIVE AMERICANS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY:
Fsito- Cfisens: am directed. by the President and
Council of the Native American Association Of the United
States At Washington City, to invite you to form in the
different counties and cities Of the several States, auxiliary
Native Associations TO be united with us in this
am also instructed to call your attention to the neces-
sy Of authorizing committee of such of those societies
as may be formed. to prepare in your name memorials
to Congress- TO be presented at the early part Of the en-
suing session. praying for repeal Of the laws Of natural
ixation
Your fellow countryman.
HENRY J. BRENT,
Corresponding Sec'ry. Of The Naiue .Am
Association cfhe U. s., Wash. City
The native American., 1838-01-13

MOOD! WOOD!!-The subscribers are now re
w ceiving quantity of Wood by way of railroad,
which they will sell for cash, at the depot for 81 SO Der
cord. or So delivered. P. M. PEARSON & Co i
Inquire at the Wood and Coal Yard, between Sd and
l2 streets, Pennsylvania Avenue. Jan. Is.
The native American., 1838-01-13

| We have received the Southern Literary Messenger
too late, however, for a review.
The native American., 1838-01-13
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
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TRANSPORTATION DEPOT Notice is hereby
i given that in consequence of the impraccability Of
making collections, and the losses heretofore sus-
tanned merchandise other articles hereafter conveyed
upon road will be permitted TO be removed from the de-
pot until the amount Of freight and charges be paid except
for those merchants who receive large consgments, and
in the habit Of paying their bills promptly the first
Of each month.
The native American., 1838-01-13

MTANTED.-Two three Hands accustomed to
w getting out Barrel Slaves; to whom constant en-
ployment will be given, and liberal wages Inquire of
p. M. PEARSON & co.
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Sd and l-2 streets.
Jan. I3-3t.
The native American., 1838-01-13

On Tuesday last, in the House Of Representatives, the
Native interests Of the country 1t is the first legislative
step taken upon the subject and those who took part
it, Messrs. PATTON and LINCOLN, deserve the thanks Of
all trueheared Natives throughout the country We dc
not exactly agree with Governor Lincoln in some of the
points of his Resolutions but will abide his remarks
which will doubtless throw great light the subject
Mr. PATTON, Of Virginia, presented the memorial Of
the Native American Association of Washington signed
by nearly thousand persons praying that Congress
will pass an act repeating the acts in force providing
may best calculated to secure to the native cti
of the United States the full enjoyment Of the prvi-
leges and rights which they are Justly entitled to under
the Constitution And also to make ample provisions by
law for the protection Of the United States from any -
ture influx of foreign paupers and convicts.
Mr. PATTON moved to refer this memorial to the Com
mtee on the Judiciary; which was ordered.
Mr. LINCOLN, of Massachusetts,, moved the following
instructions TO that Committee:
With instructions to consider the expetliency of revi-
sing and amending the laws on the subject Of the Ma
turazaton of Foreigners, to require longer term Of
residence in the United States previous their admission
to the rights Of American citizenship and greater checks
and securities against frauds in the and process of
obtaining naturalization.
And further to consider the propriey and expedency
of providing by law against the Introduction into the Uni
ted States Of vagrans and paupes depored from foreign
countries for whom place OF residence and of
employment, and certain support for reasonable time
after their arrival have been previously prepared and of
requiring that the and masters Of vessels by whom
such persons shall be brought into the country shall be
held liable for their relief if left in Distress for --
months after their being landed
Mr.. LINCOLN ntimating wish to address the House
on the subject of these instructions, the whole subject
was laid over one day under the Iue
The native American., 1838-01-13

~ RECOMMENDED BY THE FACULTY.
~ Howard's Compound Sirup of Carageen, safe.
simple pleasant and eecual remedy for chronic coughs,
ashmas consumpons, &c.
This Strip has deservedly acquired great reputation,
and the confidence ofphyscians, remedy in the
p b dd y not GseS as specific p hh
mic coughs, asthmas, &c. and will frequently relieve
obstinate pulmonary diseases.
0o When circumstances admit, should be used under
the direction of physician.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, at my Phar-
macy, near7 Buildings. FLODOARDO HOWARD.
Also for sale by S. J. Todd, G. Stot 6. s. Farqnhar
and C. Boyle Washington G. M. Southeron Georgetown
Vim. Stabler, and John Sears, Alexandra.
Jan. l3-tf
The native American., 1838-01-13
New and excellent Comedy called the
PEACOCK
AND
T I'll E. C. r @ w.
After which, the New Farce called
BLACK AND WHITE:

On, THE YsTERIoUs STATUES.
SAMBO, (Servanf to Col, CleverO Mr. RICE,
Col Clever, Tin love with Julia,) Mr.. Alossop
Bobby, fAnnrent,ce "a CanovaA Mr.. Wills,
Billy, Mr.. Clemens,
with other Characters and actors1
The native American., 1838-01-13

On MONDAY EVENING a variety Of Entertain
ments, being for the
BENEFIT OF MR.. RICE.
The highly celebrated Tragedian Mr.. BOOTH is en-
gagged and will shortly appear.
The native American., 1838-01-13
FROM THE FRONTIER.

The Buffalo Journal of Tuesday afternoon
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-02

H. r. ~
The revelation which has long been going forward in
financial affairs last completed repeal Of the Specie
Circular; and from every direction now manifesto
toss of an early and general resumption Mr. Bddle In ac-
esrdasce with views expressed by h~ In his letter q
Adams, win his attention the proper for
resumption early prac csbe The present of
the Government removes great objection part
Philadelphia and wessrs Banks hut the objection Of
Mr. Bidds TO resumption in his letter OF 7lh was ths
TO be useful should be gesera and his present
practicable southern and southwe banks who
hsvn expanded largely coon which now on lis way q
msrket; least they yet returns from Il
AID therefore for months resumption Is quito
the question In connection with expansions Of the
southern banks our New Orleans slips ssy gensan
held considerable Bank notes which he
presented for end protested best offer of settle
ment proposed by he bank post notes. pays
BILE In Philadelphia In Il months; onethird payable In -
months and onehird In certificate depos payable
the bank rssunsd This sample OF the cotton shin
ping Institutions Whether Mr.. Bidds resume without them
not remains 10 be Al all has accept
80 the proposition Of the Board this cly for the
establishments Of large bsnh city, under the new law
This viii 70 far towards regulating inaad exchanges when
that shall have been brough about we may expect trade
which shall sups In amount all former prosperity
Already The genius seems 10 have
she hequeste OF Wall street. Exchange Of all kinds
proved largely. On Philadelphia today per cent
and In less exchanges south have improv
ed proporsastey In foreign exchange has
ing further DONE The offered altogether very
small
The sales the stock exchange show how ready dealers
aunch into e~tepuse and speculation the first gesm
of and prices have UP such degree
that reaction be the result IT, ~ Bank advanced per
cent Delaware Hudson, per cent, Jackson Insurascel
per Harlem per Paterson also per cents
sonngton per The sales chisfy al
Of fron a per Sales per Treasury noes
par. Psriot doubloons quote ei5 80 l5e5so ssc
The Michigan wild cat banks waking up. The River
Rasin bssk has resumed all Its Also, the Bsnk Of
Bre aid The Merchants Mechancs Bank OF Monroe The
CLIFTON Bask hiss resumed on u dollar notes.
The following h comparative Of the condition OF
the Farmers Bank Of vrQins Branches, the eth q
Juse, 1887, and os the Sd Of May, isSs.