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The native American., 1838-12-15
A BOY TAKEN BY A BEAR.

BANGOR, (ME.) Nov. 25.
The following account from our correspondents
at Linneus, can be relied on as correct. Linneus
is IN Washington county, about 100 miles east
ol this city, and adjcins the town Of Houl,on.
Courier.
| l IiaSEus, (ME.) Nov. 10.
mr.. Edifor: Presuning that your readers, like
most others, are fond Of the marvellous, especially
when tinctured with truth, | hasten 10 lay before
| you the following occurrence, which took place
| in this town last evening. About o'clock in
the evening Mr.. Isaac Saunders son James, who
is about years Of age, was sent to the barn to
feed the cattle, and while returning ,hercfrom "
the house (the distance from the barn to the
house is about 40 rods) had his attention arrested
by the appearance of huge black object directly
ahead Of him. He stood still for q moment, not
knowing whether to advance or retreat. AT
length he concluded TO go ahead, wien the bear
rose up OH his hind legs, and put himself in an
attitude to receive the youngster with his fore
paws. The boy perceiving the attitude of the
bear, and his apparent determination 10 maintain
his ground, gave loud screech, and turned and
ran towards the barn. AT this, the bear started
in pursuit, and came up with The boy, who was
still screeching. Just as the men in the house,
who bad heard the alarm, were approaching the
theatre Of action, the bear seized the boy with his
fore paws, raised himself again upon his hind
legs, and started with his prey with all possible
despatch for the woods. The men hotly pursued
him for some three-quarters Of a mile, when tina
BEAR finding himself but few feet ahead of his
pursuers, turned around and stood face to face
with them, when the men, each of whom was
armed with an axe, made motion to give him
a gentle tap upon the head, but his left paw was
ready for iend off, while he neld the boy tightly
with his right one. The men finding it was use
less 10 fight with axes, one of them started for the
house after gun, which he loaded with buckshot,
and returned to the woods. On his arrival at the
scene Of battle the beer, il attempting to lurn and
try leg bail again, shot through The left side
of his body, which brought him to the ground,
and caused him 10 relinquish his hold Of the boy,
who scampered home, more frightened than hurt,
having received no other harm than most un-
consconabc hugging Mr.. Saunders took the
bear 10 his house, skinned aud dressed him, and
have Just finished my supper, which was made
partly Of portion of his flesh. The bear weigh
ed, when dressed 362 pounds, and is said to be-
the largest ever caught in this town.
For some time past, number Of persons have
had depredations committed the. stock, by
some wild animal or animals. Sheep have been
slaughtered repeatedly, and in one or two instan-
ees, swine, and even COWS, have been attacked
and killed. One man, Mr. David Rollins, for in
stance, has lost two fine cows, and have been
compelled to drive my cattle INTO the barn for Sc
curity. Yours, DC. J.T.
The native American., 1838-12-15

Our informant was the vice consul Of the United
States, who lives one Of the Salkay, BAHIA
ma islands, who read law with Blannerhassett,
and was afterwards his partner for near 20 years,
where he passed under his true name OF Lewis
Car, and often told him this history Of his LIE
and connection with Gel. Burr.--so that he wri-
ter of this article, who was in Kingston (Janaca)
and at SaltkeY island last summer nearly week,
has no loub! of the truth of lhe foregoing nara
tive. The facts and circumstances of his connec-
ton with Col. Burr were fully detailed, so that
thure was 10 room 10 doubt that Mr.. Blannerhas-
sett was really and truly lewis Carr. lie is not
now in France neither did he ever live in Non
treal. .-... .......% vi.
The native American., 1838-12-15

Extraordinary Escape.-Thc following is ex-
tractcd from private journal kept on board the
Vincennes, one of the vessels attached to the Ex-
plorng Expedition, and published in the Bunker
Hill Aurora:
''Just before noon, while taking in the main
topgallant sail, one of the crew who was on the
yard, by the Stating Of the sail, had the buntline
thrown over his head, and before he could free
himself was jerked off and forward Of the yard,
where he hung dangling by the neck at the height
Of eighty feet. He struggled for moment only,
trying with both hands 10 reach the rope over his
head, and then they fell powerless by his side.
He was first observed by the boatswain, who look
ed up on seeing hat fall overheard. | was by
his side, and never shall forget the face Of hor-
ror, the unearthly and fearful shrek that broke
from him after pointing aloft for few seconds,
incapable of utering sound. 1t was like that
sometimes heard from persons suffering under the
nightmare. 1t was indeed most awful sight to
behold fellow-creature thus quiverng in the air.
his arms dangling TO and fro, and his whole body
swaying backwards and forwards with every roll
of the ship. fifteen and twenty feet, and every little
while striking with fearful violence against the
mast. In few seconds dozen men were aloit
to his assistance, but it seemed as many hours.
And here new danger presented itself; one OF
caught him with one hand, leaning over the top
sail yard, as he swung IN, and began cutting the
rope with the other. ProvidentialIy, The attempt
was seen and arrested by the first lieutenant. Had
he cut the rope, the Jerk must have thrown them
off together. He was now soon liberated, but de-
clared to be dead. On being lowered on deck in
a hammock sent up for the purpose, the means
used for the recovery Of persons whose animation
is suspended, were successfully used, and he is
now doing well. Another minute, and all would
have been over with him.. On examination of the
manner in which he was suspended, his preserva-
ton is little short Of miraculous. There was only
"a single turn round his neck. Had it slipped,
land Heaven only can tell what prevented it, he
would have been dashed to pieces or whirled
overheard, where, with The heavy sea that was
running, he musl have pershed. Had it caught
an inch nearer his ear, he must have sufocated
ere relieved"
The native American., 1838-12-15
From the Harrisburg Inelligencer, Ertra- Wednesday
Erenipg, Dec. s. 1888

From the Harrisburg Intelligencer, Ertra- Wednesduy
Erening, Dec. 5, 1888.
AWFUL STATE OF AFFA1Rs-The mob have
actual possession of the Capitol of Pennsylvania,
and it is impossible for the Legislature 10 meet, or
the business in the departments Of Government
TO proceed.
AT the hour Of half past two this afternoon, as
appointed for the meeting of the House, the
Speaker deputed Mr.. Spackman to adjourn the
House till tomorrow. The Hall was filled with
the rioters, who seized Mr. S. and forced him
to retire, when they all rushed out, and he was
barely enabled to escape without injury. In the
scutfe the doors were broken and the Hall other
wise mutlllated.
The mob have now possession of the town,
and mob law reigns supreme. The officers of
the law make no attempt to put down the dis
graceful scene. No life is safe; but the State
authorities we understand have taken all the
measures possible under the circumstances for the
preservation of life and property.
| We appeal to the People Of Pennsylvania to
defend their laws. The reign of anarchy has
been continued long enough. If liberty be worth
an effort, let that effort promptly be made.
| The l4ocotoco papers, see, are pursuing
their usual deceptive course in the accounts they
give of the scenes here, and arc endeavoring to
throw the blame on our party. But we appeal to
the Representatives OF the People, who will short
| ly no doubt be obliged by the mob to adjourn
and go home to their constituents, If our account
be not correct, or, if any thing. not highly CO.
lored as the actual truth. Indeed we have feared
to represent the Locofocos bad they really
are, lest we might be subject to the impuation Of
exaggeration. 1t is awful to contemplate their
doings Would to Heaven the whole people
could be here to witness them.
The native American., 1838-12-15
DREADFUL STEAMBOAT DISASTER.
From The Ne,o Orleans Bulletin, Nor. 20.

The painful intelligence OF the blowing up Q
the boilers on board the steamer General Brown
is confirmed by accounts received yesterday NOR
ming. The explosion occurred on the 25th ut.
at Helena. where the Brown was lying to fol
freight passengers. and is attributed to fhe neg
lect Of The engineer in moi letting Off the steam an
sufficient quantities. The effects of the accident
were irlghtiul and awfully destructive. The force
OF the explosion SO great as to throw two OF
the boilers out Of the boat upon the bank. The
other boilers torn to fragments and scattered
in every directions; and the entire boiler deck, ex
tending aft as far as the door Of the main cabin,
was carried away, aud tossed into the river and
upon the shore. The number of killed and miss
ing, and the names Of the sufferers. are stated in
the list subioined. Here we have another exam
pie Of the effects of steamboat racing-a pernici-
Gus and atrocious practice, which continues to
make havoc of human life on our waters, in spite
oi the restraints and penalties imposed by the
law and the denunciations of the public press. As
the affair will become subject Of legal investiga-
ton, we refrain from further comment.
Captain S. Clark, dead; b. Bonseel, firstmate,
dead; Wilson, of New Albany, first engineer,
dead; Elijah Ensigs, of New Albany SECOND en-
gincer life despaired of; Eli Johns, Of MaysyiIle,
Ky, third engineer, life despaired of; Hamilton
NiSoiao' nom Plol, aiiu
broke; Benjamin Handy, (black,) Of Louisville
KY, second cook, severely scalded; David APP
plega!e, do. Of Louisville, KY, fireman, badly
scaded; Jeremiah McCassel, do. Of Louisville,
Ky, fireman, badly scalded; George Myers, from
Pttsburg, first cook, severely scalded; Henry Me-
finley, do. from New Albany, fireman, severely
scalded
PasscRgers.--D. j.. Davis, from Louisville for
Natchez, deaI Elisha Lbbey, from Louisville
for Port Hudson, dead, ". A. W Her, from Louis
vile for Natchez, dead; Or. Brce, from Louis
vile for Vicksburg dead; blanchard, fton Louis
vile, dead; Edward Hubbard. from Louisville for
New Orleans dead; Robert Johnson, from Lou
isvile for New Orleans, dead; James Ball, from
louisville for New Orleans, since dead; J. K.
Long, from Louisville for New Orleans, legs and
arm broke; j. n Utter, from Louisville, dead;
Z. Garhwai,e, from Louisville for Columbia,
missing; Thomas Tcwe, mssng Barney Cafe
o% from Madison, missing; John Conley, of
phillips county, Arkansas, dead; Silas Drury, of
sieiena, dead; John $. Warner, from Wcstches-
ter, Pa, for N. Orleans, very badly scaided Mr..
George, Of Vcksburg, slightly injured. Two
bodies were found which could not be recognised.
The following ladies were or board, who, we
are pleased to learn, received no injury, viz.
Mesdames VI. and E. Wilson, of Montgomery;
also, Mr.. King and family, and the family Of Mr..
George. ...
The native American., 1838-12-15

MuEpER.--A man by the name of Israel Cash,
living in Amherst, I.orain county, was slotthrough
the body while standing by his own firesde, on
The evening Of the 7th instant. The ball was
fred through the window. He was leaning over
the shoulder of his wife, who engaged in
writing letter, when struck by the ball. Mr.
Cash was one Of gang OF counterieiters who
were arrested some time since, and had turned
States evidence, and it was supposed that the
ato Of several of his old associates depended upon
MS testimony. This fact sufficiently indicates
the motives which actuated his murderers. He
was not yet dead at the date of the last advices
we have seen from there, though the attending
physicians say he cannot survive.
The Prosecuting Attorney of Lorarf county
has received, through the post Office letter en-.
closing an indictment stolen from the courthouse
some time since, accompanied by threat that he
too, would be murdered, if he persisted in hi
tcounterfei,ng prosecutions.--Woo 70. Jour
The native American., 1838-12-15

The Murder at INdrcus Hook.--We mention
ed day or two since that murder had occurred
at or near Chester, Pa, some day last week, but
gave no particulars. We now learn from the Up
land Union, published at Chester, that on Friday
evening last, fisherman, named Pierce of Mar
Gus Hook, was killed by blow, from a club,
in the hands of one Thos Mclaughlin, at one Of
the piers in that place. Mr. Pierce survived until
Saturday morning, when the Coroner held u Jury
of inquest, which returned verdict in accordance
with the facts, and the body was buried on Sun
day afternoon at LeiperviIle. Mclaughlin was
Immediately apprchended.
The native American., 1838-12-15

Most astonishing and oJmadat production. -
We learn the astonishing fact through the
Arkansas Gazette, that r. M. Campbell, Of
Chicot county, Arkansas, raised one hundred and
SIX bushels Of corn 10 the acre, and but for Sc
we're storm which came about the time the corn
was caring, Mr.. G.. feels confident that he would
have made ono hundred and fifty bushels to the
acre. lie procured his seed from Baden of Batl-
more, which yields an average Of five full ears to
the stalk and many stalks produced ten full grown,
ears. ..
The astonishing difference between this cor
and the ordinary corn Of our connry, is so great
that it surely would be the interest OF every on
to procure the Baden seed ---Nemphis t'n1cte
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The native American., 1838-12-15

.anecdote Of Gilbert Ne'caH, the .i'nerican
PanHer.-Stewart was as remarkable for the VI
COR of his language as Tor the strength with which
he portrayed with his pencil. While in tie city
Of New y ork, his rooms were open on stated days
to receive visiters, who thronged TO admire the
productions of the gifted ariist who had won such
reputation for his country abroad. Among others
came Talleyrand. Stewart n great phvsogno-
mist, fixing his eyes upon i'm attcntively for
moment, remarked 10 a,l,2nd with Violent empha-
sis and gesture--'lt t5at man IS not villain, The
Almighty does not wrl1e aiegibie hand.
Eirht hundred feet ct tile brckwork OF the
Thames Tunnel are completed. One hundred
feot more will finish the undertaking.
The native American., 1838-12-15

Shocking Occaurcnce.--On Friday, small
child, the son of Mr.. BIacker, in Coates street,
was upset by large hog, and carried off by it
for nearly three squares before the fact was dis
covered. When caught, the filthy animal had
devoured one Of the arms and part Of one leg Of
the infant, and horribly mutlllated its body. |,
was taken home to lis distressed parents, and a
physician sent for, who found it necessary to
amputatc both the arm and leg, and after doing
all that lay in his power to secure It's recovery,
retired. 1t is supposed the ch!a will eventually
get well of its wounds-but. unfortunately, il
must live deprived Of half the limbs nature origi.
nally bestowed upon it. sad proof of the
necessity Of putting in force the hog as well al
the dog law.--TSmes.
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~ TO BE RAFFLED FOR, at $50 Broadway, AZ soon a
suhcieat number OF members be obtained, aoh1e
dogs, OSCAR, Newfoundland and LAM, Meuuf
nard by - members at e5 each. PAH Is The nebese
al the breed OF the Mount 81 Bernard dogs Ills frame
coueenIation OF ussssal physical power with tremendous
The history Of these dogs well knows need
conmest Ther sgacy and atbulncss make them nvsiu-
thu eharabs cces they made perform Mount
Bernard where they monks rsvee
from the eternal which this mountain would
otherwise PERISH but Tor the timely aid aorde by
who Tor and strength uRrivalled Ii this
reRders them well calculated protect property guard
from the assaults Of midnight pnnderer well watch
the lives 81 their masters Of whom their ex
10 hose friendly companions OF tina human
Oscar the large and beautiful nehls ani
qualities Of which well knewn havs
already saved the lives s One hsusapd desra
have een offered and refused for each Of these dogs
proprietor wosld not part with them bui In eondssoa e
his leaving the esun,ry
TnyeytSnf infeiiisercsfe Bxnk~rs and Merck~Hfs
ROBT. HANfN0TUN has for sale cheap and which
must positively be disposed Of filters Of fac wheps %
the houst 81 Bernard dog LAm and I5of Oscar the New
fosnaland There is not banker gentleman who
all preesaton he less unprotected should psses
Of these dogs Specimens may be al Mr. Steveps
Hobekeu, Capt Socksen's New Jersey, Marsh, Esq..
Broeklyn, and many other disting ushea Gentlemen.
Also several 6ps breeding SINS and good priced
Watch Dogs together With i've first Mocksg Birds
The whole OF which he and
forthwith Hasingtons Slant Dog Establishment No SD
Broadway
The Rsns list oowlies open $50 Broadway epposs ,hs
Lyceun.
Early sp plica,on be made. TO ensures chance.
iyte-lms
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SPOKEN.
Roanoke, for Alexandria, for Barbados inst lat Is e.
long Sc 20. -
Leopard, from New Orleans for Gotenburg July lat -
~, long Al. o. = "
Brig jones' from NJ York for Charleston Goth inst on Cape
Lookeut
Thomas jerks I'm Philadelphia fir Boston, Fire Island
bearing N-June Y.
Edwin I'm Philadelphia fr Boston-July22
Fairy, fn Philadelphia fr Boston-JuIy 23
X. Warren, fn Boston fr Philadelphia.
Swan, days fin Philadelphia, lat 81, lon 7s-JuIy 49,
VIM Doy, days from Matznzas fer Provdencs I7th lae
"a, long co.
OGCspe Haterss, on the 2 inst brig George, hence
for Charleston.
Edward. Thomas FIN Boston FIR Porto Rco lat so Ion CO
July 10th.
Atlantic, is days I'm NYork fr Jamaica. lat IS lon &C.
Maria, I'm Portland fr Havana, lat 20 49, Ion 10.
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MOST EXTRAORDINARY sUCCEss--A

MOST EXTRAORDINARY SUCCEQa-AT-
Nl though the public press New York literally
extraordinary and failing of COHkNs I'm
BRoCAffON In cases Of Rhe umst, sprsins lumbago
not he amiss-for the sake OF strangers The
city, and ethe who have not read the various testosa
pubshed IN the Sunday Morning News and other papers
occasionally exhibit additional evidences
worth OF this most valuable OF all medical preparations
hundred testimonials, received ~
Dr. Cohen since the former publication could be gives
but the following Of itself srsng explicit ssd direct IN
the purpose, that fail of ssysg all ~ any there
SOW be who may yet dessi the ssioshine s
ssoorLrr, May IS 1855.
Doctor NJ y. Cohen;- Sr-Convineea that u y a duty
he public, well To yourself indvnusiy, 70 ex-
press my acknowledgement o. he gIeat n nsssn
ceived from the Of yonr Rheumsue sssten ~
do n the srss opportunity that presents ITSELF Very lev
perssos II any have suffered from Khcnmsusm than
i'd short dine ses when by the advice OF friesd, In
sursJ hs,s and vs.. shortly afterwards relieved rsm my
,r,...s "a rcstor~i perfect health. A. the time
ar, sending 10 you had been crippled with rheumssm
49,. TO-, montbs oar I've weess Of which could
can ~ apply Lotion Thanks 70 lis good properties ssA
o., pyeutve esnus, was entirely cured before useA
w. ho,,s bavng part Of yet stt) and return
"a 80 ,Isay since. csnao hesitate nader circumstances
n,ps strong give Embroc srpsgcse
that capable Of the especially n
ar es where who may be suffering fror rheumatism, 10
live il a trisI ROBERT MsDERM0TT.
Proprietor Of secosd Ward Motel Of and Pearl
NoTiCE-Tbs s.nuin. rmhroc alton hears the sign.ur.
" tie proprietor, NJ COAEN, and Is cold Only New
rork bis residence No. 40 Hpsen Geo. Peucbs~s
Ia Fulton and nj the Bookstore OF MI Thomas
srowsn, No 5S1 Broadway II Is slss seld al NJ htverx
Book store, 81 Futor st. Brcekiyn ,,~
Price - per bottle. b-eed"i@-
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M X MORANDA.

happens almost every day that epers are received by
interested In vessels which expected
arrived, when such the This Of grsar
vexaton and and might be rsmeded measure
shpmsers would be particular in hosng their Designating
signals when they make the land.
Capt Cobb, of the Hiberna reports on the S july
at O'clock NJ spoke brig Isabella, Of London $50 days
from sydney NJ s. Wales for Lendon-he day previous she
had been boarded At O'clock, NJ by Spanish pratcal
brig Of guns full OF armed menteok her sails
and Irvine; so robbed the
Of all their clothing and every thing that pur.
pose The captain further informs that following mora
ing he spoke the " g. soop of Cy Capt Peciva,
Boston, bound for the Mediterranean
hauled the south eastward in pursuit CAPT Cobb
Supplied the i. with stores and water.
brig ashore on Ron,er with deck load Of pine wood
unknown.
The brig lido, s,ear from Sydney, port put ia
Boston ON the 25a for harbor.
The ship York. OF Boston from Liverpool reports-Os the
supposed the Great Western.
The Br ch Louisa Ann. her passage from Johns me-
To MoBtrgo BAY, JAM lost reef the side OF
Turks Island the night Of the Sd inst captain and
saved part the consisting OF dry and picked f.
beef and porK lumber and OIL saved dams ged
ship with ranted ports, which showed white signal with
II in the centre, with rem border.
Rochester this port I'm Lubec, the 2s In the SounA
lost her TO etepmast In squall
The Philadelphia this port, FIN Havre. bound 10 Mex
ico boarded by the bockadng sqnaos and ordere
with full and passengers also ordered OF ut the
time
The British Queen eamer) Roberts, sailed from Deal for
The cosmo a. Bristol from NYork made the passage tin
10 days
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| COHectn's Umce, S0th, 1859 J
The Light Vessel for Bar Of this barber has bees
placed her moorings She lies about Key West
at the junction. OF the aad Chasnes
guide 10 vessels entering either.
Vessels coming om the ward, coming in by the North
Channel viii bring the light vessel bear due SOUTH
directly for her; and reaching her station will
the Light House Key West unle the be extra
ordinarily there 10 feet in this chanae water
and fleet In high water.
Vessels conng In by the Channel win bring the Light
Vessel bear south half for her and steer
for the Light House before This channel considered
best having from the otheru
Masters Of vessels going from Key West win merely
the above direction.
Tbs Light Vessel light elevation Of
feet, which may be In cear ather ar 10 miles.
w. A. WHITEHEAD,
Collector and Superlue Hde nj of Lights