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The native American., 1838-08-18
THE FRIENDLESS.

1t is remarkable how single word, unaffected
" uttered will sometimes reveal to us, more fully
and strikingly than could many books, the deep
and long experience of human heart. Not long
ago, friend Of ours invited small party OF
orphan children from an asylum, to spend an
hour of Wednesday afternoon at his house, (in
Boston.) They manifested, each in the way that
Nature prompted or education allowed, the most
eager delight. 1t was evidently rich treat to
them in their lonely state 1t would have done
any body's heart good to see and hear them.
As he was distributing amongst them the con-
tents of basket of oranges, he chanced to hear
one of the little girls say to companion who was
sitting at her side, II know why Mr.. -. has
invited us to his house-it is because we haven't
any friends. havea't had a friend come to
see me for. fue years.'
MercifuI heaven! Only twelve years old, and
not have seen the face of one friend for five long
years!
We have heard many sad tale of orphanage,
and thought that we felt sympathy for the friend
less before, but we never heard words that went
directly to the heart like these-that made SO pal
pable the drearness of the long days and nights
that heavily follow one another, unenlivened by
single smile or kindly tone of one living being
WlLIl WHOM lHe IlOllelcSS Cldilil w U
thought, too, that we knew, of old, something of
the value of our friends, and estimated not alto
gether too lightly, their joyous and assuagng in
nuence upon the pulses of the soul; but never be-
fore did our natural relatives seem so precious to
our regard or did our heart involuntarily seek to
bind them to itself with such tenacious embrace,
as since the simple words of the poor orphan
girl have given to us one slight and inadequate
impression of her unutterable and melancholy ex-
perlence. .s..,. ....
No wonder that God from his secret throne has
sent out SO many kindly messages and sacred
promises of love to the SOLITARY and forsaken, the
parentless and the widow; for, O how much do
they need the sympathy of Heaven, who have
no friends on earth! and how pleasant to the
angels of consolation to pay their unobtrusve and
laden visits to the children of loneliness and
sorrow.
Would it not repay us richly, ay, thousand
fold if we would open our doors more frequently
to those who have no home, and distribute our
kindly sympathies, which are, indeed, the bread
of life, more freely to those who hunger and thirst
for words Of friendship and looks of affection and
tenderness Christian Register.
The native American., 1838-08-18

The EXECUTION Octavius Baron was yesterday
cuted for the nurd er of William Lyman. The solemn
tragedy enacted according to the provisions Of the
statute, within the walls of the prison, and in the pres
ence of the judges, police surrogate, coroner, &C.. and
twelve citizens II is stated that he remained callous
TO the last eyncing maturity in vice and depravity
which shocked and dsgusted all who saw him. 1t is
said that he made confession OF the murder to his counsel
which is to be published"
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS acknowledgements Rtner
Of Pennsylvania has offered reward Of five hundred
dollars for the apprehension Of JOS Mccormick, who
murdered Puy D. Wells, deputy sheriff Of Pittsburg The
murderer described to be about twenty five years Of
age round shouldered, we'll made and about five feet
nine inches in height fair complexion, light brown hair,
has lost front tooth from his upper jaw has had small
piece bitten out of the top of of his ears and has
Gently been wounded in the back with dirk As these
times are rather hard and $500 something object
may be worth while for the folks down south to keep
a look out for Mr. Mccormick,
The native American., 1838-08-18

The BLIND CHEATING THE BL1ND.-One would
scarcely imagine in reading the following from
the Boston Express, that both the parties were
stone blind; and one of them connoisseur in
painting:
Gross IMPosITIoN.-We learn from the Var
mouth Register, that Mr.. Charles p. Ring, a
man blind from his birth, has been grossly impos-
ed upon by one John Williams, also blind
man, and an arrant impostor. Williams, gave
Ring. who resides at Lowell a power of attorney
to collect between 4 and 500 dollars, which
Williams pretended he had deposited in the
Barnstable Bank; the certificate of the deposte
being in the hands of one Jonathan Owen, Esq.
Of Yarmouth; to receive from John Taylor, OF
Wellheet, one silver watch and several articles OF
clothing apparel. and to transact various other
affairs for said Williams. The power was lie.
gally drawn and acknowledged before John A.
Knowles, Esq of Lowell.
On arriving at Yarmouth Mr.. Ring ascertained
that there was no person Of the name of Jona-
than Owen in the town; he also ascertaned tina,
Williams never made deposite at the bank.
lie therefore started in the stage on Saturday, in
order to arrest Williams before making his escape
from Lowell. -
This John Williams, is, it seems, by profess
sion fortune teller. For the last month he has
boarded at the house of Mr.. Ring, and had bar
gained to pay $50 for valuable set of paintings,
a part of which he had paid, and the pictures
were held as collateral security for the balance
Before leaving home. Mr. Ring suspected what
he afterwards ascertaned, that Williams was a
yagabond and an mpostor; he had therefore d.
rected his family to have him arrested should
he attempt to take away the paintings in his
absence. Wilams's design in giving him the
power was no doubt to obtain an opportunity to
abscond with the paintings, in the absence of his
host.
The native American., 1838-08-18
The mechanics quit an hour before the aborers.
A MECHANIC AT THE TREASURY
COMMUNICATED
A FOREIGNER PREFERRED TO Ma
TIEES


MEssRs Ep1ToRs | have visited pretty gene
rally the public offices from one end of the city
to the other; and i, seems that foreigner of U.
S. Bank memory, IAN Irishman,) has been en-
gagged, for years back, to make blank books for
Years 10 come: and a citizen, who claims to be
an American. by birth and education, has no
chance whatever, through the Government, to
afford any support to his family while this Irish
man is purchasing the best property in the city,
and living like nabob.
Now, sirs, this person is endeavoring to poison
ments against the work Of the natives, by telling
them that Ike is the best workman in the city,
(''iIeaven save the mark!'') when he does not
absolutely know the terms made use of in the
business, and is compelled, am informed, to rely
on man who is not capable of doing work to
justify any employer, who knows his business,
in giving him shop room at the trade.
Again: | have been informed, by clerks, that
they wished to continue their support to certain
persons who had formerly worked for them, and
were forbid to do so, on account OF the nstruc.
tons from President Jackson to their superiors;
and even this man himself has been known to
stalk into rooms, and demand 10 know Of them
what "books'' were wanted, and what kind they
used and, when he has met with refusal, has
threatened them with the "Presideni," with
whom he had '.just dined," &c. &c. Now, sirs,
this same man of Bank memory. is surfeiting
with the fat of the land, whilst your native work
men are driven from the crib to starve.
Yours, &C.,
TRurH AND JusTIcE.
The native American., 1838-08-18

The poor pittance ofseventy years is not worth
being villain for. What matter is it if your
neighbor lies in splendid tomb Sleep you with
innocence. Look behind you through the track
of time a vast desert lies open in retrospect
thro' this desert have your fathers journeyed
wearied with years and sorrow, they sink from
the walks of man. You must leave them where
they fall; and you are to 90 little further, where
you will find eternal rest. Whatever you may
have to encounter between the cradle and the
grave, every moment is big with nnumerable
events, which come not in succession, but burst
ing forcibly from a revolving and unknown cause,
| fly over this orb with diversified influence
Blair.
The native American., 1838-08-18
COMMUNICATED.
TO .N. Henry J. Brent:
A DEMOCRAT.

TO .Hr. Henry J. Brent:
SIR Being no more than poor Native me-
chanc. | do not of course pretend to as much
learning as the United States Botanst his part
ner in the tavern aud boarding house, the Irish
boss at the Treasury Building, who gave, to the
knowledge Of some half dozen or more, ham
and bottle of wine to Mrs. Royal for her piece
of Saturday last against the natives, written by
Mclaughlin. as her printer has told me. You
will not therefore expect more than plain, un-
vanished story from me, which will make the
blood, which YOU have inherited from native
father, boil within your very veins. | write
about it, hoping 10 obtain redress-though | may
be BensoniSed for it.
On las. Saturday week, after quitting work, |
pulled your paper (which buy every Saturday,
ou, of my pocket, and wiping the sweat off my
brow, commenced reading an article, well
written and meri,ed, about Mclaughlin, the
leader OF the foreign paupers, and Phil Ennis.
had scarcely read two lines, when Maher pass
ed me by, asked me what was reading, and i'm
mediately went to Greg Ennis's room. A few
minutes after Ennis come out-his face bloated
with anger, and actually painting vengeance, and
swearing, "d-n your native paper, take it out OF
this. If you have nothing to do but read black
guard articles about my brother and Mr.. McI.augh.
lin 60 To h-ll out of this, or I'll kick you there.
The men* can't work while you are there; go of
some where, else-." With this, Jerry Sulli-
van. the man work under came up and told me
to read where pleased, and also told Ennis to
never mind me, for was good friend to the
Irish.
If this is denied by Maher or Ennis, pledge
an American born mechanics honor to give YOU
my name, and prove it. do my duty don't
fear their prescription
49,. lufS. Al. ~
The native American., 1838-08-18
ARABIAN HORSES.

Translated from the De Lamartine, for the Atlas.
One must sec the stable of Damascus, or those
OF me 'emir Beschir, to have correct idea OF an
ARABIAN horse. This superb and graceful animal
loses his beauty, his gentleness and his pictu-
rescue hgure, when he is taken from his native
and accustomed habits, and brought to our cold
climate, and the shade and solitude of our sta
bles. lie must be seen at the door of the tent
OF the Arab OF the desert, his head between his
legs, tossing his long black name, and brushing
his sides, shining like copper or silver, with his
long tail, whose extremity is always tinged with
henna: he must be seen decked with brilliant
housings trimmed with gold and embroidered with
pearls; his head covered with net of blue or
red silk, woven with gold or silver and edged
with tinkling points which fall from his forehead
over his nostrs, and with which he conceals or
shows at each movement of his neck, his fiery,
large and intelligent eye-ba: he must be seen,
above all. In numbers Of two or three hundred,
some lying in the dust of the court, others fetter-
ed by iron rings and fastened to long cords which
cross these courts, others free upon the sands and
leaplng with one bound over the rows of camels
which stand in their path; some held by young
black slaves, clothed in scarlet vests, the horses
|atleconate putting their heads uponthe shoulders
othese children and some playing together as free
and unconfned as the wild colts of prairie.
standing around, rubbing their heads together, or
mutually licking each others shining and silvery
hair; all looking at US with an uneasy and curious
scrutiny on account Of our European dress and
strange language, but soon becoming familiar, and
coming gently, holding out their necks for us to
stroke. The restless expression of the phys-
ognomy of these horses is perfectly incredible,
till one has seen it for himself. All their feelings
are expressed in their eyes and in the nervous
movement of their mouths and nostrs as dis
tinctly and expressively as upon the countenance
of child.
When we approached them for the first time,
they exhibited as much dislike and curiosity as
man would feel at the sight of all unexpected and
disagreeable object Our language especially as
tonished them, and their ears pricked up and bent
backwards, or thrown forward, showed their sur
prise and uneasiness. | admired especially seve-
raj valuable mares, reserved for the emr himself
offered my interpreter 0,O00 piasters for one of
the handsomest; but an Arab would not sell at
any price mare of the best breed; therefore
was unsuccessful.
The native American., 1838-08-18
GARLEGANT'S BALSAM OF HEAITu
PREPARED ONLY BY JOHN S. MILLER,
Frederick City, AarvLuud

'his valuable medicine has only been introducod ..
pun pape a9o ye years, in various parts of the
Its beneficial effects and seven ont Of ten cases
permanently cured Of the Dyspepsia, Choics. Nervous
t mo ). Lowness OF Spirits, Papitaton of the Heart
ahd a 'hose tram OF diseases resulting from disordered
condition the stomach and liver or arrangement of the
aaipsne llneo9s met such as general debility weakness
.a'ency' loss oappehe, eructaons and acdiiies
OF ne stomach cosveness head ache, laundce, atuent
and bilious cholic, &c. ""''ien'
Inc proprietor does not recommend it as most patent
medicines are, as cure ALL and when used Is fonnJ
wanting that the public have got much deceived that
tney % can scarcely be prevailed upon to try apy more
which Is not the case with this Balsam of Health a
hundreds OF persons have received the most bappv and
good Effects which the proprietor produce, If reo
been cured of the above diseases N'a' nave
The proprietor requests all those persons that are a
ncted 10 he way above described to give his medicine,
fair trial. and ne assures them that they will NOT bs d;.
appointed. w. ~ oe us
The Public will find it for sae-wholesale and retail,
!" m,,,h,, ToDD'S Drugstore.
The native American., 1838-08-18

GEORGIA AND MA1NE.-About year ago, Gov
Schley Of Georgia made demand on the Exc
cutive of Maine for the delivery as fugtives from
justice, of the Captain and mate of vessel charg-
ed with having carried slave from Savannah
Gov. Dunlap of Maine refused the demand.
Gov. Schley then referred the matter to the Geor-
gla Legislature by message; and resolutions
were passed unanimously by that body, instruct
ing him to renew the demand, and, in the event
of second refusal, to send forth his proclamation
to the people of Georgia, calling on them to
elect delegates to State convention to determine
" what Georgia was next required to do" The
matter, it appears, is now about to be brought to
an issue, and commissioner is at the Capital of
Maine with authority to make the final demand in
person. There is not the slightest probability
that the alleged "fugtives' will be given up
Louisville Journal
The native American., 1838-08-18

There's more good poetry, lyrical, didactic,
pastoral, and amative, published in Kentucky,
than in all the rest Of the country put together.
See Louisville Journal, Lexington Reporter, Mays
vile Advocate, &c. 1t must be the romantic pc
MUS of the people and the lengends of her bloody
ground which generate this sentiment. Her
mountains and valleys do not present in them
selves any thing as picturesque and sublime as
as many other regions.-N. 7. Star
The native American., 1838-08-18

ID pUILDlNG MATERlALS.--The undersigned has on
D hand assortment Of all kinds of Building Mate
rias, such White and Yellow Pine Lumber Of every
variety Oak timber and plank of nearly everv nredfi
dimensions Poplar, Cherry, Ash, and Walnt, Shingles
Laths, Lime, an Semen white and common Sand.
He continues the manufacture of Brick at his kilns
west of the Washington City Asylum, and has now ON
hand and ready for delivery Brick Of the best quality.
at the kiln, or by reference to the undersgned at the
Lumber Yard on 18th street, near the Canal
Fire Wood Of every description is kept on hand.
All the above articles will be sold at as fair prices az
they sold by others. He therefore socits share Of
the public patronage.
july 2S-3t ULYSSES WARD
The native American., 1838-08-18

WASHINGTON WHITE LEAD MANUFACTO-
w RY.-The subscriber having got his Lead Works
into successful operation is prepared to furnish
White Lead, either dry ground in OIL in quantities to
suit purchasers
Orders from distance will be thankfully received, and
the subscriber pledges himself to furnish good article at
the eastern prices, and in any quantities
June 23-6t JOHN PJRDY !
The native American., 1838-08-18
CoLLEcToR's OFFICE,
CITY HALL, JUNE 20, 1885
CITY TAXES.

CITY TAXES.
'NJOTICE TO DELINQUENTs, RESIDENT AND
NON.RESlDENT.-In conformity to law notice
hereby given TO all persons whose taxes are in arrears
that, unless payment be made at this office within sixty
days from the date hereof the collection will at the ex
paton Of that time, be enforced by sale of the real pro.
perty or of any personal effects that may he found on the
premises A. ROTHWELL, ~.
July l4-2n City Collector.
The native American., 1838-08-18

MAY & JONES, attorneys at Lap, WASHINGTON City
1Vl offer their professional services to the Public in the
Courts of the District Of Columbia and the neighbornp
counties in Virginia and Mary land. They will attend to
the prosecution Of claims before Congress- the DEPART
ments, the General Land Office, SC. &c Their Office
is the of Pennsylvania avenue and Third street
in the same building with Gen Walter Jones' 10 whom
they respectfully make reference
HENRY MAY
August 11-2am6m.
The native American., 1838-08-18

INGRAM CARPETING-We have to-Jan o.o---,
L 10 pieces very handsome Carpeting 're"''"
August IL, LEI L.
The native American., 1838-08-18

MoRE or THE FOREIGN BuRGLARs.-In addition to
the p"rsons named in yesterdays paper, arrested
tor burgarously entering and iobbng the dwelling of
Mr. Nelson, the police officers have succeeded in deecn.
three others, 10 wit: Christopher kessHer, Frederick
ngc and Frederick Brandt making six in all A woman
named Louisa Braden. has been detained as a witness
her testimony being considered important
These appear 10 be part Of an organised band, club
bed together for the purpose Of robbery Property, en
tilted as belonged to Mrs. lIolken found the per-
of .7ngei. who acknowledges his guilt but asserts
that Brandt s not coDcerned-Angel is said TO be an
old offender, and has been recog nIsed az convict in
Germany where he was wntsaced to two years Dpison
meEi aud banhmcni to this country Awful punishment
10 be sure.--Those arrested are all Germans.
We yesterday took view of the property recovered,
IN tue police Office Among the rest was a lot OF oil
cloth rarpeiing stolen from the factory OF Messrs Ed
ward Dehnison \ Co, three months since. Also.
clothing stolen tie night Of the ith inst from Mr.
Townsend dyer Besides this there Is a large amount
OF valuable goods, consisting Of plate CHINA and galss
ware, knives aud forks rarpsling, clothing. &c. poba
bly, mostly belonging 10 Mr. Nelson aud Mrs holken.
The stolen goods were found six different repositories
IN various quarters o the city, and the utmost care
10 have been taken packing the chests apparently pre-
paratory 10 moving.
is very possible ha, ,hI, game has been carried on
Tor time and that al engaged have no' yet been
taken As IL IL, the gang has been pretty eheciuaiiy
routed and their drpredailoas "iil cease lor time al
least The city police have bern mnst s,gian, engaged
~ tue search and 10 their iadas,y may be attributed the
breaking up af the den They still on the look out,
-. Bahimos Sun.
RETEtEyro or. MunprRER.--Mu Murtaugh the person
10 Frsnkl,a eoarty JAIL under sentence Of death
lor the urdrr o lelos iaDofer on the Railroad, and
whose execution Was 6xed for Friday, Juiy I3ih. has
been rrpr,rysa BY Governor kner. on account Of the
eon'nurd msnA derang.meh, of the prisoner until the
18th Of October next.
QrrTE Row--On Thursday evening last, riot oc.
cured ia Frahkord Road frahkln street 10 which
four or five hundred persons engaged either as
principals spectators II had s origin in hght be.
tween tTo individuals. ~ oaant aa1e Who hsed there
In the same house ana qaanels about the rent Of H.
The persons Who collected In the street finally forced
the door, and entered the house o The purpose Of
showing lair pay" when . general mix up" ensued,
which terminated We know NOT how Oui Of the six or
seven police officers Of Kessingoa District not one was
present-Lsdgo
Nom srAsnrSG.--In New York city. on Monday.
John Ban6eld and wife. who keep iox house IN
Oliver street were committed the charge Of ofdresdfuy
stabbng boarder named John Wood n the throat and
other places, with an iron spike.
The native American., 1838-08-18

MonE srAsnrxs--In New York city. on Monday,
a John Banfeid and wife. who keep low house IN
Oliver street were committed the charge ofdresdfuly
stabbing boarder named John Wood 10 the throat and
other places, with an iron spike.
The native American., 1838-08-18

The fifth or April number of the United State
Magazine and Democratic Review, (page 90,
contains the following paragraphs
The native American., 1838-08-18

REFEtryr sT. MumprREa.---Mn Mnrtangh, the re
now ,n Fmpkha eoan,y Pa jail, under sentence Of Z
lor the murder Of lslIo~ iaDoFef on the Railroad,
whose execution Was liked sc Friday, July 18Th,
been rrpr,essd hy Governor ki,ner. on account O
eon'inard mental dsraRg.meh, of the prisoner. unit
18th Of October next ~.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-12-05
Farmers who are in the habit OF max

Farmers who are in the habit OF max
ing their pork from potatoes. or feeding
them extensively TO their Stock will un-
doubleday see the propriety from the
present high prices of sorting their roots
more carefully than they have hitherto
done, in order to sell, or preserve, as many
as possible. The apprehended scarcity of
this root will also prompt TO this course;
and should induce all TO adopt the best
and most efectual measures to preserve
through the winter uninjured, or, if pos
sible, improved, this root on which Sc
MANY RELY for sustenance.-Gen. Farmer