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To be drawn at Alexandra, u ~ on 4a'u'uay'
December, -, 1888.
rs Number L0nry-li Dr""n Ballots
CAPITAL PRIZES.
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k'ns Is"pary. 1887. Orders punctually and conhGen
'aiJ attended TO, if addressed 10 n SIhA ION
ua,.y l55-rl Richmond, ia.
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Nov l3

To TEACHERS "A gentleman with family who
well recommended teacher obtain good situation and
pleasant residence by applying tic ubscribn
b. rl,oursyiiIe, Orange CO., Va J. u. NEWMAN.
Oct iG--wew
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ENEMALE EDUCATlON--1he first session of Mrs
q Mir. a. SouTnGATE's SCHOOL, for the nslruc-
ton of young ladies', will commence The 10Th January,
$3.50 and terminate the last of July, in which will be
taught polite English Education, French and Music.
The scholastic will embrace 10 months, divided
into two sessions, which will close The 18th December.
Pupils may be entered any time during The session.
there will be charge previous 10 cnlrance but de-
ducon for ABSENCE unless for pro,racted lndsposton
1t very desirable, that young ladies should be entered
early period, it contributes greatly 10 the proper
arrangement OF the school.
Mrs Southgale has engaged Miss fiYAcIyrn GARSrTT
Of Essex county to take charge of her schou with the
belief, that she is entirely competent to the task, and
hopes that all who may commit their children 10 her in
sirucon, will not be dsappoin,ed.Due attention vii!
be paid the and morals OF the young ladies,
as well as their comfortable accommodation.
TERMS
Board and Tuition (paycbc quarterly in ndrance) $3.50
Music 40
French 10
Bed, bedding, towels and candles IF not provided)
Washing 5
Books and stationery furnished if required the Book
store prices.
Locus, Cottage, King Il oncen CO:
Nov 20 56N2t Do; Ja'y2t F2t
I'm CHANCERY-VIRGINIA AT Rules holden in
81 the Clerk office Of Cumberland County Court,
from the 9TH 10 The lUh OF November, 1888:
john IsbeIl, Plaintiff:
James r. Ishell. William Jacobs and Nancy his wife.
formerly Nancy lsbel; Lands p Stovall and Ann his
wife, formerly Ann sbeII; Henry Barksd4Ie aud Eliza.
beth his wife, formerly Elizabeth Isbe James T lsbe
James Il. lsbeiI, Mary sbell Godfrey sbeII, vii.
liam lsbel, Martha A. lsbell, Balsod &. lsbe!l, Emily
lsbe Ellen D sbe!I,) infants, childIen of Eleanor b.
lsbel formerly Eleanor Il Isbell, Deits
The defendants, James r lsheIl, William Jacobs and
Nancy his wife, formerly Nancy isbeII Henry Barksdae
and Elizabeth his wife, formerly Elizabeth lsbe not
having entered their appearance and given security
cordng to the of Assembly and the Rules Of this
Court-and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth it is or.
dered that the said defendants do appear here the 9TH
Monday in January next, Chat being court day,) and
answer the bill Of the planf-and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in wspaper published
in the ciiy Of Richmond sci two months successfully
and posted The front door of the courthouse of hi.
county. CoPy-Tesle,
MILLER WOODsON, {. C.
S,v jI-vSv
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A GREAT DEsIpERATuM- Tiiter Chaias.-lt has al
along been opinion that iron could be SO wrought fo
guiding The trrs Of steamboats,, as TO be perfect sub
sfi,ue FOE rope.
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Alexandria lottery,

Class No : Tor T-'-'
To be drawn at Alexandria, g., on Saturday,
December, -, l53S.
IS .NunaJcr Lofery-l4 Dram Bd"0's'
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CHA RIA ELS OF E|HG Hi.
First Door GCIOlr he EHtranCc 10 he EdgIf HOttl

Drawing Of SUSSEX County. Lottery. No l..
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COMMERCIAL CONTENTION
REPORT OF MIR. STOCKDELI. on MANUFACTURERS.
The Committee on the subject Of Manufactures SUB
he lluu
The native American., 1838-06-30
From the Baltimore Patriot.
TEMPERANCE.

| The Legislature of Massachusetts, at its last
session, took the field in earnest in the effort to
stay the progress of intemperance, by removing
temptation and opportunity as far as possible from
those likely to give way to their seductions. A
law was enacted which prohibited, under suitable
penalties, the retailing of spirituous liquors in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This, il must
be admitted, is root and branch work. 1t is said
that the innkeepers of Taunton, in that State, by
way of showing their resentment at the passage
of this Total Abstinence Law, took down their
signs and closed their houses and stables, during
the late court week; upon which public meeting
of the citizens was called in reference to this ac-
ton Of the landlords, and arrangements were
adopted by which all strangers were well accom-
modated with private lodgings. In noticing this
movement of the innkeepers. of Taunton, the
United States Gazette remarks that s'perhaps be-
fore another term, the gentlemen Of the lower
bar will think that half loaf is better than no
bread"
The signs Of the times denote, we are glad to
say it, that the cause of temperance, as well as
that Of good government and of political reform, is
onward. AS pertinent to the subject, and as one
Of these most marked temperance signs, we would
refer to the movement Of Mr.. Webster, in the
United States Senate, on Monday. On that day
the distinguished New England Statesman pre-
sented "with particular pleasure" memorial from
certain officers Of the army, praying Congress to
repeal that part of the law which allows whiskey
to soldiers on fatigue duty. This memorial de-
clares that the substitution of sugar and coffee
for the whiskey part Of the ration, in ordinary
circumstances, has been productive Of great good,
as well to the service, to the efficiency, health
and happiness of the soldier. And from prac-
tica demonstration Of its advantages, the memo
Iial now asks that the whskey ration may be dis
pensed with in case Of fatigue duty, and there
fore discontinued altogether. The memorial was
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs,
and noted in our paper of Wednesday. The
signs, we repeat, are alike favorable to the pro-
gress of the Temperance cause, and that Of good
government, conradstinguished from Loco
foco and Agrarianism. And we hold that neither
of these good causes of Temperance and Poiti-
cal Reform can advance single step, perma-
nently, without giving increased stability to the
body polite and corresponding advantage to the
well-being Of society.
The native American., 1838-06-30

lNDUsTRy.-The following anecdote may give
some encouragement to the industrious husband.
man: Not long ago, a country gentleman had an
estate of g2OO a year, which he kept in his own
hands, until he found himself SO much in debt
that, to satisfy his creditors, he was obliged to
sell the half and to let the remainder to farmer
for twenty-one years. Towards the expiration
Of the lease the farmer, coming one day to pay
rent, asked the gentleman whether he would sell
the farm. "Why, will you buy it.'' said the
gentleman; "lf you will part with it, and we can
agree replied the farmer. ''That is exceeding
ly strange" said the gentleman. "Pray tell,
me how it happens, that, while could not live
upon twice as much land, for which pay no
rent, you are regularly paying me hundred a
year for your farm, and able, in few years, to
purchase it?'' "'rhe reason is plain,'' answered
the farmer: "you sat still, and said, gor got
up, and said 'come;'-you lay in he'd and en-
joyed your ease; | rose in the morning, and
minded my business"
The native American., 1838-06-30

vidence; and, on either hand, we are made 10 re-
ioice with ..joy unspeakable."
But Sir, though our country affords noun-
tiful supply for her children q mean Native Ame-
ricans), and some to spare, yet, II emigra'ioh
continues its onward course to our shores as IL
has for many years back, without check, this
5ounfifM supply will, ere long, dwindle to no.
thing, and some who are now almost at the point
of starvation, will soon have to . shuttle OIL TINS
mortal coil'' But Sir, we who have been Ink
ed together in Native fellowship and good feel-
ing, for the good of our country and our coun-
trymen. must continue our course with vigilance
and jealous industry, until the mighty mass OF
our fellow countrymen who now seem to be
dead, as it were, to their own best interests, and
the welfare of others, shall see the prosperity OF
our good cause, and enlist their hearts and souls
for the rescue and final triumph of America for
that elevation which Liberty reveres, and which
Tyranny mocks.
These few remarks, Mr.. Editor, have been
penned from the contemplation Of the present
picturesque scenery which the country affords,
as we'll as to stale the facts as it respects the
coming crops; so that many, who perhaps never
see the country at this pleasant season, will be
glad to hear of.
Respectfully, b.
The native American., 1838-06-30
THE GLASS. EYE.

The true emperor of Austria, III. M. Meter
mich the First, has but one eye; but this loss is
SO ingeniously concealed by glass eye that il is
generally unknown, even in Germany. M de
Metternich, formerlya very handsome man, was
still young when he lost the sight of his left eye
IN consequence Of disease. The globe OF the
eye renamed entire but dulled and without
light skilful artist, whose talent and discretion
were well paid, succeeded in covering this globe
with movable envelope of enamel, perfectly
like the right eye, with all its color and brillancy
The envelope is affected by every motion of the
globe of the eye, and the illusion is so perfect,
that NJ. de Metternich was enabled to figure in
all the Congresses, to pass his life in the world
and to marry twice. without his secret having
been discovered. A singular circumstance betray-
ed it to the public.
George Nv. King of England, had expressed
IA desire to obtain for his gallery the portraits
Of all the sovereigns Of Europe. His most dis
tinguished painter, the celebrated Lawrence, was
sent for this purpose to the Continent. Law
renee concluded that George Nv. would be pleased
to have the portrait of Metternich, were il only
as an appendage to that Of the Emperor Fran
els. He asked the permission Of the Prince, and
obtained several sittings from him.
On one ofthese occasions, Lawrence observed
that ray of light fell directly on the left eve of
NJ de Metiernich, and that the Prince supported
1t without lowering the eyelid and even without
contracting the brow. He at first admired the
eagle glance which could thus resist the sun; but
fearing that such a position would finally fatigue
the Prince, he proposed to him to change it.
But NJ. de Metternich found himself comfortably
seated, and preferred to remain where he was;
Lawrence insisted several times npon the change,
and was unable to comprehend the obstinacy OF
M. de Metternich, until the valef dc chaznbre in
formed him, by sign. that the left eye Of the Chan
cellor Of Austria had nothing to fear from the
sun.
The native American., 1838-06-30
TcoMMuNIcATED.1

SIR: If YOU consider the subject Of this COM
munication worthy Of place in your ably con-
Quoted paper, request that it may be published.
A Commissioner with salary of $4,000, who
has the appointing of the Superintendent of the
Mechanics at the Treasury Building, also one for
those at the Patent Office and one at the Capitol,
has to suit his peculiar inclination, appointed at
the Treasury works four foreigners and one
American At the Building for the new Patent
Office, he has placed as overlookers three for
eigners and one American; and at the Capitol
Grounds fUe foreigners and not one American.
Pray tell me, Mr.. Editor, or, if you cannot,
hope some one Of our citizens who knows the
secrets of that mans ''prison house." will
What is the reason that this Commissioner should
quit his own countrymen and prefer the aliens!
shall hope to hear solution of this enigma
from some one advised upon the subject; and if no
individual citizen can unravel it, trust Congress
will take up the gordian knot, and unite it.
would inquire whether, not only the laborers
in the Capitol yard are not entirely foreigners,
but also whether orders have not been given to
employ them instead of Native citizens? would
also ask how it is that there are no horses nor
carts nor any species Of property encouraged or
employed in those public grounds unless they
belong exclusively to foreigners!
One particular subject, as it involves the expen-
diture Of public money, comes strictly within the
duty Of Committee of Congress now in ses-
sion, and whose attention, hope, will be attract
ed to it. and that is the inquiry as to whether
the Commissioner Of the Public Buildings did or
did not permit one Of his foreigners to make a
trip to Europe, and upon his return allow him
fifty cents a-day during his absence, although there
was man, he also foreigner, employed in his
stead at a regular per diem!
will also ask whether this Commissioner did
not also allow the full pay to this foreigner on his
return, for his carts and horses, that had been
retained in service during his absence! And then
inquire what was the cause of this favortism, and
why our own people could not obtain similar ia
yors!
would also still farther ask, how the Com
missioner disposes of the produce of the Capitol
Grounds, and whether he allows any foreigner
to put the proceeds in his own pocket Or
who he divides them with?
AS these are matters Of public interest, the
questions may be rightfully put and it is to be
hoped that either the Commissioner will clear up
any doubts upon all these heads, or that Con
gress will dispel the obscurities by full investi
CATION. A MECHANIC.
The native American., 1838-06-30
FROM FIsK,s TRAVELS IN EUROPE.

.Ihe truth is. the English, as whole, know
much less Of us than we do of them. Of course
/ do not speak Of all. There are many who
know us well; many who have travelled in the
United States; many others who do business with
us; others, again, who, as statesmen or as scho-
lars, know us because they know all the world;
but these are few in comparison with the many
who know little of us. And it seems to be the
object of many Of the tory newspapers to per-
petuate this ignorance, or, rather, what IS worse,
to magnify our vices and follies, and conceal our
virtues. Every little mob or local outrage, Of
which we certainly have too many, enough to
make US blush and be ashamed, is magnihed,
and the whole represented as the legitimate result
of republicanism; and as being not exceptions to
the general state Of things but the prevailing cha
racterstics of the nation. Even the swatch
man." paper in London, devoted TO the inter
ests of Religion, condescends sometimes to
give currency to such representations. linen
ton this not by way of censure or complaint, but
to show how extremely prevalent such sentiments
are; sentiments which, while they tend to alien
ate the affections of the two nations from each
other, do immense mischief to the cause Of hu-
manity and Christianity. The truth is, our
mobs are fewer and much less violent than they
are in the United Kingdom, and for most we have,
we are indebted to the recent emigrants from
some of the British isles. IL His Majesty would
keep all such of his subjects at home are dis
posed to be factious, we should have very little
trouble in all our maturely organized states in
maintaining the authority of the laws. 1t is great
|ly to be hoped that this country may soon know
us better, and then she will do us better JUSTICE
The native American., 1838-06-30
SENSIBLE CoURTING AND MARRYING.

When woman Of sense-let her have beauty
too, land she will, Of some sort, if she be sensi-
Bile and amiable,) gives her heart to man Of estab
lished character, who perhaps has sighed like a
furnace and got over his fever, and been out in
the world 10 struggle for his place and his reputa-
ton: one who has kept his feelings for woman
pure by his chasteness, and not mingling too
much with them, there is a romance acted; but
it is all inside, in the heart. The arrangements
for the wedding are made without futter, and our
gentleman, about the right time, walks with COM
posed and dignified steps towards the house OF
his betrothed, rejoicing like strong man to run
a race. There is no giggling to hide tears, but
some honest laughter; there is no melancholy
faces, for it is contract reason approves. There
is something natural about it. He takes his wife
like man who walks by daylight There is
no glorious uncertainties here this is no love in
a cottage business. The romance, the delight,
we feel in such case is, that a man has had the
force Of character to work his way to deserve
the respect Of a sensible woman, and to put him
self in situation to repay the affection; that he
had subdued his passion to his reason that he is
the oak around which woman, the ivy, may bind
its caressing endrs, and be lifted by it into sun
shine. How can you associate that beautiful idea
OF lrving's with one Of the very romantic, dapper
little matches of the season? Year goes on after
year: still husband and wife are always together,
an union Of heart and mind. No,v it is, That the
world wonders; now they are called 'the romantic
couple -'love each other so'-'nothing like it,
K,aickerbocker.
The native American., 1838-06-30
IMPORTANT OFFICIAL PAPER.

The following Message from the President of
the United States, was communicated to the House
Of Representatives on Wednesday the goth in
slant:
To the House Of Representatives Of the United States:
transmit in compliance with resolution Of the House
Of Representatives Of the lh instant reports from the
Secretaries of State, Treasury and War; with the docu-
laents referred to by them respectively II will be
that the Ontrages committed the steamboat Sir Robert
Peel, under the British flag, within the waters of the
United States and on the steamboat Telegraph under
the American flag at Br civille, in Upper Canada have
not been followed by any demand by either Government
the other for redress These acts have been so far
treated on each side criminal offences committed with.
in the jurisdiction Of tribunals competent inquire into
the facts and to punish the persons concerned in them
Investigations have been made of the individuals
progress the result Of which cannot be doubted The
excited state Of public feeling the borders of Canada
on both sides Of the ne has occasoned the most painful
anxiety TO this Government Every effort has been and
will be- made to prevent the Of the design appa
rently formed and in the Of execution BY Cana
dians who have found refuge within our territory aided
by few reckless persons OF country TO involve
the nation in a war with neighboring and friendly
Power Such design cannot succeed while the two Co
vernmens appreciate and confidently rely upon the good
faith Of each other in the performance of their respective
duties. With fixed determination TO use all the means
in my power to put speedy and satisfactory termination
TO these border troubles have the most confident
of the cordial operation Of the British author
ties, at home and in the North American possessions in
the accomplishment Of purpose sincerely and
nestly desired by the Governments and People both Of
the United States and Great Britain.
yUsuy J,,no
The native American., 1838-06-30
fCoMMUNICATED.1
To the Editor Of the Natiue american

To the Editor of the Natiue american:
SIR: You will, have no doubt, indulge me
for few moments, in trespassing upon your CO.
Iumns.
At this most delightful season of the year,
when Nature seems to have clothed herself with
her richest and most lovely apparel, and more es-
pecially in the country places,
"Where many flower is born TO blush unseen,
And waste its sweetness on the desert air.
il is cheering, well as beneficial to the pent up
townsman to seek the country's charms. And
what would inquire, Mr. Editor, is there more
lovely to look kupon, than the husbandman's fields
clothed with rich harvests? What more bouyant
to the sorrowful and decayed citizen, than TO re-
sert to the wholesome and invigora,ing atmos-
phere of some sweet-remembered country-seat2
During a very short sojourn, from this place.
through Prince George and Ann Arundel Conn.
ties. " among friends we love most dear" nv
heart was made to rejoice at the present prospec,
Of coming crops. The tlers of the soil in those
Counties, as well as those who are not, who were
SO detected and cast down twelve month ago
seem now to be cheered up, and elated with tn,
hope of better times.
Tobacco, it is feared, will not yield so bountifiI
crop as it did the past year-the fy having in
iured materially the plants; but wheat Zone of the
principal crops in the Counties Just mentioned
seems more fattering than it has for many wears
preyious-the fly having injured it but very little
The other crops-corn, oats, rye, &c., all seem
to be in a prosperous condition.
And now, Mr.. Editor, again would ask, wha
can be more cheering to the truly Native Anne
rican, than to behold and gaze upon the rich
treasures of his oUn loved land! We, as has of
ten been said, are a peculiar People, no doub
greatly blessed by an oyerruling and kind Pro.
The native American., 1838-06-30

Our South American neighbors are getting to
ioggerheads with the European powers. The
whole ol the ports ofthe Argentine republic, from,
the capes Of the river Plate, were declared under
blockade by the French Admiral lie Blanc, with
the corvettes Camille and L'Expede,iye, and the
briggs Dassas and Alert. As the Admiral has made
a contract for provisions, &c. for twelve months,
it is apprehended that the blockade will be obst-
nately prolonged. The Chilians have also got
by the ears with the British. An English brig
bound TO Peru, with arms and ammunition, was
forced into Valparaiso from want of water, when
the Chill government seized the ship, and shot
the captain. The port has consequently been
declared in state Of blockade by the British
ships of war Cleopatra. Capt. Gray, and Imo-
gine, Capt. Bruce. The government in turn
have imprisoned the English copsul.--N O. r..
.american.