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The native American., 1838-06-09
From the Baltimore Amer1cdn.
INDIAN MOUNDS.

Ever since the discovery Of our continent the
remains of antiquity found in various portions OF
it, and particularly in the western regions, have
continued to excite the curiosity and engage the
attention Of the antiquary and the scholar. In
the last number Of Silliman's Journal Of science
and art, we find an elaborate article from the pen
Of r. G.. Taylor, ESQ.,, treating Of the s.Indan
Mounds and Earth works in the form of animal
efiges, chiefly in the Wisconsin Territory
The mounds, it appears, generally found in the
prairies of this interesting section Of the country,
are usually about fifty feet in diameter, and not
more than ten or fifteen feet in elevation, but fire.
quently are not more than half that extent. That
these accumulations of earth were originally
burial places may be inferred from the fact that
at the present day, in Missouri and other places,
they are found to contain graves Of deceased In
dians who have died at a late date, thus render
ing it probable that in the selection of their de-
positories for the dead, the savages followed the
example Of people that existed in times un-
known.
1t is stated that in the American Bottom no
less than two hundred of these t,,nuH are visible
from single spot, the largest of which is ninety
feet high and 2,40O feet in circumference. In
Iowa, and particularly in the neighborhood of
the -Four Lakes, earth works in the form of ami
mails are very numerous. In eroup Of these
Lakes there are seen the efigies Of at least s;x
quadrupeds, six parallelograms, circular mmu-
lus, one human figure, and one circle or ring,
probably the scene Of festive or warike dances
or the place in which captives were tortured ol
put to death. The great Indian war patl, leading
from Lake Michigan near Milwaukee to the Mis-
sissippi above Prairie du Chen, passes along by
these earth works.
Much speculation exists as TO the precise kind
Of quadruped intended to be portrayed, some
persons supposing it to be the horse, and some
the Buffalo, to the latter of which two opinions
the writer in the Journal seems to incline, although
he admits that the hump, most striking cha
racterstic of that animal, is not deineated These
representations of animals vary from 90 to a
hundred and twenty-six feet in length. In the
centre of the group referred to above is the figure
Of human being, lying in east and west di-
rection. the head being towards the west and the
legs and arms extended. It's length is one hun
dred and twenty-five feet and SO clearly defined
The native American., 1838-06-09
CON SU M PTIO N!

nR. RELIES ASTHMATIC PILLS have, from
IL their extraordinary in giving instant relief
and in curing Colds,- Coughs, Asthmas, Difficulty ol
Breathing, Wheezng, Tghtness OF Tie Chest Pain in the
Sidc Splitting Of Blood, ChIliness and Shivcrngs that
precede Fevers and Lung Complaints generally become
Of the popular Medicines known and sought
after from every part Of the country account Of the
astonishing success which has attended their adminisira-
ton in the above complaints, frequently curing the most
obstinate cases. and giving the most unexpected relief
after every other remedy has failed, and persons had
given themselves up in despair OF a cure!
They have been known to persons supposed to be
far gone in consumption and exhibiting all tho appear
ance of approaching dissolution.
And such have been the sauary effects Of these Pills.
even in hopeless cases. far to mitigate the snerngs
of the patient as evidently to prolong life for days and
weeks and give to il positive comfort they ex-
pected 10 ENJOY.
The operation Of the pills is wonderful in easing respi-
ration, queting the cough, and procuring comfortable
rest.
Common colds are frequently removed in few hours.
b "Aitough (says person speaking Of these Pllls)
my wife has tried various medicines OF the first celebrity,
for Asthmatic difficulty, (or affection Of the lungs
which at times exceedingly distressing, confnng
her to her house for DAYS and weeks together she finds
nothing gpes her the rce iohch Rces Asthmatic Pills DO,
easing her respiration, quietng her cough and giving
her comfortable rest" And this is The testimony OF hun
dreds thousands The relief which aged people,
well Others experience from the Of these Pills,
truly astonishing, and renders them invaluable to many
and in fact 10 some essential auxiliary to their
comfort, and almost TO their existence!
Or Physician informs the Proprietor, that gentle
in the country observed to him, he had reason to be-
ieve the Of these Pills had been the Of saving
his life.
Prce-whole boxes, 80 Pills, 81; half do IL Pills
so cents.
Prepared by Thompson Ridder, Boston, and for sale at
ToDD'S Drug Store. April IA
The native American., 1838-06-09

What must be thought Of that state of things whic
puts the life of Native at the will Of foreigner, ad Of
the impudent arrogant foreigner who takes upon himself
such jurisdiction Language cannot pourray our abhor
renee.
Important Decision-A man named Callaghan
was lately tried at the Macomb circuit, Michi-
gan, for the murder Of one Chapman, and con-
victed. The prisoners counsel moved that the
verdict be set aside, for several reasons, among
which was the following:
That T.. Gilbert, one of the petit jurors who
tried the cause, is not an American citizen, and
not qualified Juror of the State OF Michigan
The motion was sustained by Judge Morell, tho
verdict set aside, and new trial granted. Ihe
| important point decided is, says the Detroit Al
vertiser, that ssinror legally qualified must be
natural born or naurazed citizen of the United
States, Of the age of 81 years, and have been
resident of this State for year, and have voted
and paid State or County tax.-Jc6erson Rep
The native American., 1838-06-09

as not TO admit Of any mistake as to the inen-
ton of those who formed it. The article to
which we have here referred occupies some
sixten pages OF the work, and we regret exceed
ingly that we cannot place its interesting details
before our readers. The rising grounds mention
ed indicate the existence of race Of beings long
since gathered to their fathers, OF whom we have
no more authentic records than these repositories
of their bones.
| Before we close it is proper to add, that the
number Of Professor Silliman's able work, from
which the above is taken, possesses even more
than its ordinary attractveness, and will be read
with the deepest interest by the general as well
as the scientific inquirer.
The native American., 1838-06-09

The following resolutions were adopted by a
late Abolition Convention in New York. They
were published in the Philadelphia papers last
week, as the rule for the conduct of the abolition
lists. The attempt to up to them, lncontempt
of dccency and public opinion, excited the popu-
lar indignation and led to the destruction of the
abolition Hall.--Richmond Uhig.
"Resolued, That we, as abolitionists, will use
all our influence in having our colored friends
seated promiscuously in all our congregations;
and that as long MS our churches are disgraced
with side seats and corners, set apart for them,
we will, as much as possible, take our seats with
them.
g ResoiUed, That this convention do firmly be-
'lieve that the existence of an unnatural preju-
dice against our colored population, is one Of the
chief pillars Of American slavery-therefore, that
the more we mingle with our oppressed brethren
and sisters, the more deeply we are convinced Of
the siusulurss of that anti-chrstian prejudice
which is crushing them 10 the earth in our nomi-
nally free States-sealing up the fountain of
knowledge from their painting spirits, and driv-
ing them into infdelity-and that we deem il a
solemn duty for every woman to pray to be de-
livered from such an nnholy feeling, and to act
out the principles Of christian equality, by asso-
ciating with them, as though the color Of the skin
was of no more consequence than that of the hair
and the eyes," 4.
The native American., 1838-06-09

T,RENCH LESSONS.-Mons. Abaiic has the honor
- to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen Of this city,
and its vicinity, that he continues to give lessons in his
own native language at his rooms private families and
academies at moderate price, particulars apply
this Office.
Abadies French grammar and course Of French Lite
nature, for sale at all the book stores.
The native American., 1838-06-09

nANIEL PIERCE respectfully informs his friends
- and customers, that lie has removed his Umbrella
Mdnutacory to the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue,
Immediately opposite his former sand and next d,or to
the Native American Hotel Persons having Umbrellas
to cover OF repair, respectfully solicited to call
above.
r. s. As several Umbrellas have lost the names by re-
moving the owners would much oblige if they would
come and designate their Umbrellas. Sept. 23-3m
The native American., 1838-06-09

DEATH OF COMMODORE WooLsEY. Commo-
dore Melancthon Il. Woolsey, Of the United
States Navy, died at Utica, New York, on Sat
urday morning last, of the dropsy. He was about
sixty years of age. He had borne commission
in the naval service for thirty-eight years, sus-
tanning it with equal credit to himself, and honor
to his country. He was appointed Lieutenant,
April 9th, 1900, and Captain, April 27th, 1916.
From 1918 or 10 he commanded the squad
ron on LAKE Ontario, till replaced by Commodore
Chauncey in 1912; but continued to serve in that
squadron during the war. Pressed by Sir James
Yeo, he was in imminent danger OF being captured
with all the American stores and equipments, but
he skillfully preserved both, and gallantly cap
mred the whole force sent against him with all
their munitions Of war.
In 1916 he commanded our West India station;
subsequently,, that of Pensacola; and afterwards
the coast squadron OF Brazil; from whence he re-
turned in 1884 or '35. Since which period, he
has been on special services, such as examining
the Southern coast and harbors. &c.
He was with Commodore Chauncey, we be-
lieve, in all his naval engagements during the
war; and was generally entrusted with covering
the landing Of our forces on the Lakes.
Few have lcl more active life, or seen harder
service, than this gallant and lamcnted officer.
He was excellent disciplnarian, but without
the least severity. The leading traits Of his dis
position were kindness and benevolence; those
of his mind, love Of literature and science;
hence he was beloved and esteemed by all who
knew him, enjoying popularity at once just and
enviable. @a.
| To him, we believe, the navy owes its pre-
sent code of Signals, which, if we mistake not,
he arranged and established before the last war,
while he was yet a Lieutenant.
He has left large family to lament their loss,
and numerous circle offriends and acquaintance
to sympathise with them in their bereavement.
He leaves son in the Navy, who has only to
initiate his fathers example to inherit his honors
with his name-Nadison;a1.
The native American., 1838-06-09
SAMUEL DE VAUGHAN,

CUPPER, LEECHER, AND BLEEDER,
HAS on hand, and will constantly keen large supply
Il Of the best Swedish Leeces. He can be found al
all hours at his residence 9th street. three doors north
Of Pennsylvania Avenue nearly opposite Gnnon's Drug
Store Aug. 26-y
The native American., 1838-06-09

Hnofaer supply Of Foreigners-The ship
Darroii from Liverpool, arrived at New York on
friday bringing two hundred Welsh ,oassen-
The native American., 1838-06-09

|WM. W. BANNERMAN respectfully informs the
w public, that he continues to execute Engraving in
all its various branches; also Copperplaie printing.
Aug. l0--f #a H g ...5
The native American., 1838-06-09

n LEES Lottery and Exchange Office, 5 doors east
IN. ofthe National Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue where
he keeps constantly on hand fine selection of Tickets
in all the various Lotteries drawing under the man.
agement Of D. S. Gregory s. Co.
Al orders promptly attended to.
The native American., 1838-06-09

Rector's new trial, at Albany, will not take
place till the July term Of the Supreme Court.
The native American., 1838-06-09

1I'HE NEW YORK Life Insurance a,1 ,.,.....
-, company has capital subscribed OF one million IS
ha ro, put m ~ consequence OF being the depository Of
Of the o saa o. % ShSaeey N and Of the snrowae Courts
business means have increased TO upwards Of Eve mil
"ns OF dollars as appears by report Of the Maser n
Cnancery dated 23d OF May 1885. go "
TO persons in public employment who recev. g.,
an lnsutnon like this affords certain m,Ia -
securing sufficient sum for their families at ,nre J, :.
an M ,e otlec. Q. parent besides that Of merely making
Ving' is 70 accumulate something for the snnnori aS
education OF those who may be left behind Il can b I
lzed IN tins way, without exhaustng those enea;a as
ordnaru anu wnen are usually necessary through The
person aged 30 years, whose income is Rl ooo ,.r
a ~ may, Dy ne appropriation Of $llS wear secure
s bush oooo even fhe should die the next dav
q husband 30 years old, may provide $500 ior h ;y
ny paying annually the small amount OF SII 40 s A.s
years DID, clerk may create saving fund Of l ono c
ss7 sG a. co O h,s debts BY the annual premium Of
period OF seven years. for the yearly naymenf or IF
IN tne MINOR Offices Of the public service exner;en..
mas SHOWN mat The salaries not sufficient 10 enable ih
'ncnmoenls 20 lay up any thing, even for The n6rmt
OF age much less for the maintenance or ,ha tmHes
we The labors Of thirty years. are therefoe ,.
only I he support Of the day and there are many
their families that are harrasse for va. ~ al OF
apprehensions Of future want 80 y 'he d'eadiaS
for snch Life Insurance COMPANY holo ~, r.r.c
5oara % nope, and by the small economy Of few
means of securing Il for Others e' anu anofds 'ne
.; Pre;lmnanes for efeciing Insurances are very
o,har peg merely declaration of age, health and
oeIsrp p,;, SCI ont in the forms OF tie Office TO-
gener WIN statement Of the physician and friend ~ th
appncan upon some Of the points tbe blanks for
"nen ~, VIII oe furnished by the agent in Washington cy
.n aesgn OF the company profit on he one sio
70 mat end it only requires reciprocity Of good
.a 70 produce the mutual result of strength 10 seIi
and security 10 its customers = '''''
!, omcers IN The Navy will also be Insured either for
noe OF sea duy the latter service, however, being with
"a ahd'tionai premium. which will depend upon the lai
Jude and climate of the voyage. 80 ''''-
Insurance will be made for one wear or .rr .~.,
.,hin seven years for life, the premium VARYING in
her case according to the term. The risk Of the com
'any VIII with the date Of the policy but no
etpered TO the insured. Full information will be oye
pon application, post paid,to So
sa HENRYM. MORFIT,
Washington City
RoOK AND JOB PRINTING neatly execn,ed :,
The native American., 1838-06-09

~ this Office. @""s."'s" :"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04

have remarked that the generality of my
sex prefer those of the other sex who are OF
a grave and sen mental turn, provided al
ways that the gravity does not PR coed from
dulness, but from rejecting cast oil mind,
which increases their respect while II adds
to the interest they experience. have
known pale face aud penslve manner
make Impressions on female hearts that had
successfully. resisted the attacks of counte-
nances and exhilarating gaiety; the pos
session of these agremcns beng more calcn-
lated to amuse than interest are rarely ie-
membered when absent Women seldom
forget the man who makes them sigh; but
rarely recur to him who has excited their
mirlh even though brilliant wit may have
been displayed in his bon mots and good
stories He therefore, who would capti-
vate the fastidious taste of la beau sea,
must cschew too frequent smiles. even
though he may have fine teeth, and
must likewise avoid occasioning or promo
ting the exhibition of those pearly orna-
ments in her he wishes permanently to
pleasc.-Lady Bessington's Confession.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04

line by the authority Of that State alone, has
been defeated at the general election ON the
10th instant. The party mhieh agrees tuiih
The Gencrat Government ofthe United States,
IN a desire to te'minafethe difficulty amicably,
Is nor0 IN po'cer IN all The three branches Of
The Legislature Of Maine, and will take care
that nothing is done 10 bring on prema-
ture collision.
kDeWe presume that the Van Buren,
party will not, after this, repndiate the name
of Tories, as their idol and his cabinet are
exultingIy and officially received into the
embraces of John Bull. So much for our
President counting monarchs and running
after nobility. Atlas.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04


!SIk inpotations info the United STATES.
The official returns TO the Treasury De-
partment show that in the year 1921, the
value of Silks imported into this country
was 81, 2S6 600. In the three successive
years there was a steady and progressive
increase in the amount Of impor,ntlons, and
in 1925 they rose to the value Of SO. 999.-
900 --From 1895 to 1880 there was grad
ua falling off, the value of importations in
the last year named being S., $50, 000-ln
1881 there was sudden increase, the inn
portatons Of the wear rising to Sll H.
coo. In 1899 '33 and 81. they averaged
about 80 .O00,0 600. In 1895 they rose to
SIG 677 900, and in 1895, they reached
the large amount of S22.9sO, OOO During
the last 1887, the impotations fell to S14,-
352 $50 in consequence of the commercial
difficulties of the country, and although the
latter amount is small when compared with
the value of importations Of 1896, it is new
eriheess a large item Of national expendi-
tnre for the article in question, The offl-
cal statements of export of Sill, goods from
this country during the same series of
years show that the annual average shipped
TO other countries is only about s 600 900
in value and consequently that very nearly
the whole amount imported is consumed
by the people OF the United States. 1t is
singular spectacle to behold country
which is so admirably adanted in all res
meets to the culture Of Silk as is our own,
tributary, to the amount of 50 manv mil
lions annually to the industry Of France.
Bot we are Induced to Think that the i'm
ports of Silk from abroad have seen their
max mum, or al al events, that should theY
grow higher, they will soon begin 10 be paid
for, TO no inconsiderable extent by the raw
material exported from the United States.
The experience of the last year or two has
proved that the mulberry tree can be rear
ed and mntinled with perfect success and
but little trouble aud expense and rapidly
incre ased as Tie supply of trees has been.
it has fallen FAR short Of the demand for
| them The lhpse Of few wears is alone
required to mike the United States large
producer orraw silk, and few more super
added will enable the genius and enter
prise Of our people to compete with the silk
MANUFACTURERS of France as sfulv as
they now do with the coton factories OF
Great Britain.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04
From the Northampton Courier.
NEW SPAPER SUBSCRIBERS

1t is ever an unpleasant dnty Tor publish
ers of newspapers tomake mention OF thelr
pecunary affairs They should never be
required to do this. 1fpairoas as snbscri-
bers are apt to style themselves, would an
act like honest men, there would be no oc-
casion ever to intrude such matters INTO
Newspapers. But stern necessity compeis
it sometimes, especially at seasons ike the
mast disastrous year. The perpetua'ly re-
curing demands of paper manufacturers
tyne founders. ink makers, and variety
of minor drafts upon the proprietors OF
journal. which has large circuiation'
make prompt payment ofhis numbeiless
small dues imperative upon his subscribers
These various branches of business re-
quirr prompt liquidation Of their b'i's' as
well as printers accounts. Their reasoha.
bic expectations should moi be thwaIten
/ from the excessive laXity ofnewspnper sun
scrihers. Few publishers are men OF capt
tai sufficient to run on for years without
HAVING their outlaws refunded. Our expe-
Renee. unfortunately, knows nothing oil
any preferred boon. Again, il prompt pay
ments we're made when bills are due or pre-
scented. the business Of publishing news
paper would not only be agreeable but ln-
cratiye. But the evasious and snbter'agfs
sometimes practiced for the non-payment
of palry items of a subscription are e.
nongh sometimes, to make philosopher
indignant, or dog laugh
Great injustice is done the press in this
country. Editors are expected to hight
political battles get up caucusses and dis
tribute vo,es-advocate schools, churches
and other good older-plead ~. the FARMER
and mechanic, and denounce iniqulty in
HIGH places--inStruct the young and old
describe every big vegetable Or mammoth
anim1i product publish the death oitrendS
and the marriage of enemies = expose wee
at the hazard Of the malignitv of the vicious,
and defend the injured at the risk Of be-
coming the victim of the fierce passions OF
the niurer What thanks for his service,
except the indignant AMI agerted looks of
superstitious and thin-skinned men, or the
insults and personal outrages of heart!ess
varahondS.
The system ofunlimted newspaper cred
it to any BODY, strangers abroad as well as
at home, is n bad system. Il is conf ling
too implicitly to the honor and integrity of
unknown persons. some of whom, every
newspaper has learned from bitter expert
enre. possess no such features ofcharac'er.
Many indiv1uals neglect these duties for
successive years. mot from an lotention
to defrand. but from forgetfulness or pro-
crastination; aud hence when snrl, persons
are in distant parts or remote from each
other, the publisher has no other staff 10
lean upon than their honor. How often
this proves shadow of things hoped for
and substance ofthings unseen.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04

characterize instance ofthe old Highland
warriors mode ofpardon. You must for
give Your biiterest enemy. Cenmnir, now,
said the confssser to him. as he lay gasp'pg
on his death bed ---'Well, if | must, repil-
ed the chieitain. shut my curse be on you,
Donald, turning towards his son, IT you
fogiye him.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04

CARrHAeE.-Sir Greenville Temple is
engaged in making observations in the
classic soil of Carthage. He has made
some important discoveries; recovered 7OO
pieces of various coin, and mauv specimens
of Glass and earthcrn ware. The most re-
markable discovery is an entire villa, fifteen
feet under ground. Eight immense rooms
have been cleared; the walls are painted
and the floors are beautifully paved in
Mosaic, representing a variety of marine
.d;viniiies. Few human skeletons were
found in the chambers. ~
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04

MA,vE CARRIED BRITIsH GoLD-
The surrender ofthe rights Of Maine to the
Sovereign Of Britain, in order to advance
the pretentons of Martin Van Buren,, was
sometime since announced IN tins paper
We now snbjoin one Of theevidenees OF this
tranSactlOn
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04

ASTOUNDING Facrs.--Tn the town of
Dover, n. H., the Committee OF the Young
Mems Temperance Society have, from
careful investigation, ascertalned the tol-
towing facts:--
l, OF 975 voters whose names we're on
tho check list, lob were d'unkards, and
2O4 others were MODERATE drinkers.
Q. Nearly one hundred men in that town,
have been slain in the prime of lie by
strong drink within 90 years.
8. Seventv-two widows out of ll6 were
reduced to widowhood by intemperance.
OF 295 orphans, 1919 (more than two
thirds) were made by such by the same
means.
S. OF 81 tenants of the alms-house dur
inn the past year, % were reduced to pau
perism,by intemperance.
6 Seven eig!hs of the expense oil pau
perIsm in the same year, was owing to this
cause.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-04

We learn that Thomas Burrill, Esq, was
on Monday last. elected Representative
from the town Of Albion by MAJORITY OF
sixteen votes Mr. Burrll is firm wing.
Two ofthe SeIectmen, who are 'oco-locos,
refused to declare the result, and have adj
ionrncd the meeting to Monday next.
Chronicle.