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The native American., 1838-06-16

LNRENCH LESSONS Mons. Abadie has the honor
II 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, For particulars apply
this office.
Abadies French grammar and course of French Lite
rature, for sale at all the book stores .Is
The native American., 1838-06-16

Squaring The Circle.--It is proposed to erect
in New Orleans circular Square.
When it is done, it will put an ugly problem
out Of the way.
The native American., 1838-06-16

Public FORKS Of Indiaaa.-The number OF
persons now constantly employedon these works,
IS estimated at 5,S2l average wages 20 dollars
per month.
The native American., 1838-06-16

PoLAND.-'Ihe Emperor Of Russia, by an inn
perial ukase, has blotted out the name of Poland
from the record of nations, and incorporated it as
IA province Of his empirer. .a~.
The native American., 1838-06-16

A LEES Lottery and Exchange Office, doors east
"a. ofthe National Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue where
lie keeps constantly hand fine selection Of Tickets
in all the various Lotteries drawing under the man
agement Of d. S. Gregory & Co.
All orders promptly attended to.
The native American., 1838-06-16

QUAcKERy.---Dr. F., aphysian OF Montpe-
lier was in the habit of employing very inge-
NOUS artifce. When he came to a town where
he was not known, he pretended to have lost his
dog, and ordered the public crier to offer, with
beat of drum, reward Of twenty-louis to whoever
should bring it to him. The crier took care to
mention all the titles and academic honors OF the
doctor, as well as his place of residence. lie
soon became the talk of the town. 'Doyou know,
lsays one, that famous physician has come here,
very clever fellow; he must be very rich, Tor he
offers % louis for finding his dog The dog was
mol found, but patients were.
| Scorers OF HEALTu-With regad to exercise,
IIudge between the two following extremes;
fox hunter can get drunk every night IN the year,
and yet live TO an old age hut then he IS all eX.
lercse and no thought. sedenlary scolar shall
| not be able to get drunk once in year win nm
punity; but then he is all thought and no exercise
Now the great Objects neither to get drunk no'
to be all exercise nor to be all thought; but to en-
10y all our pleasures with sprigh:ly season. The
four ordinary secrets oil human life are-early RI
slng, exercise, personal cleanliness, and the rising
ON the table with the stomach unopprcssed There
may be sorrows in spite of these, bnt they will be
less with them, and nobody can be truly com
Portable without them. Acknowledgment Aerald.
The native American., 1838-06-16
SAMUEL DE VAUGHAN,

CUPPER, LEECHER, AND BLEEDER,
HAS on hand, and will constantly keep large supply
Of the best Swedish Leeches He can be found at
all hours at his residence 9th street. ree doors north
Of Pennsylvania Avenue, nearly opposite Gunon's Drug
Store. Aug. 26-y
The native American., 1838-06-16

WM. W. BANNERMAN respectfully informs tn
Wv public, that he continues TO execute Engraving il
all its various branches also Copperplate printing.
Aug 1O-tf
The native American., 1838-06-16

In THE BRITIsH HOUSE OF CoMMoNs.-April
llth in discussion on the subject of the
revenue, the Chancellor Of the Exchequer paid
handsome compliment to the integrity and
honor of American merchants
. 1t was impossible (he said) for great com
mercia crisis like that through which the country
had passed, to occur without showing itself on
the public revenue. If the facts which his Hon.
friend had stated to create any distrnst to
the resources of England, the result would be as
great as mischievous but any one who would
look to the affairs of the last twelve months must
feel qualification and pride that the country had
passed through these events without more suffer
ing and loss than had been endured in the course
of the past year. Our commercial men had to
encounter circumstances of difficulty which might
almost be said to be ithont paralleI-(hear, hear)
but the resource, of the country had enabled them
to 60 through the severe trial (cries of hear hear.
But he must say-ana he said the more freely,
becaus it related to another country-fhat the ea-
criions ma by the commercial men Of The
| United States Of .America hui been such as TO
reflect the highest credit ON their character as
commercial people.
The native American., 1838-06-16

Extraordinary instance Of Gasnbling.-It is
well known upon the western waters, that the
hremen and other hands employed upon the
boats spend much of their idle time in playing
cards. OF the passion for gaming thus excited
an instance has been narrated to us upon most
credible authority, which surpasses the highes
wrought fictons Of the gamblers fate. A colored
fireman, on steamboat running between this
city and New Orleans had lost all his money at
poker with his companions. He then staked his
clothing, and being still unfortunate, pledged his
freedom for small amount. Losing this, the
ben is were doubled, and he finally, at one des-
perate hazard, ventured his full value as slave,
and laid down his free papers to represent the
stake; he lost, suffered his certificates to be de-
stroyed and was actually sold by the winner to
a slave dealer, who hesitated not to take him at
a small discount upon his assessed value. When
last heard of by one who knows him. and who
informed us of the fact, he was still paying, in
servtude, the penalty of his criminal folly.-Cin-
cinnati Express.
Who can wonder at the passion of the negroes
for gaming, when this practice is general among
the whites! We know not which is worst, the
drunkard or the gamester. The former is gene
rally foel, the latter always knave.
The native American., 1838-06-16

RooK AND JOB PRINTING neatly executed at
ID this office. o :.
The native American., 1838-06-16

1t is stated in the Boston Courier that the
ourang Outang recently imported is the only
surviving one of the three procured on the island
oi m borneo IN June last. This is very young, and
,he female who died on the passage adopted it for
her own, and treated it as such, usually sitting
WIN one arm around him, while he grasped her
wilh both his, and at night they slept each lying
IN the others arms, and with all the affection Of
mother she would kiss the little one many times
a day. lie is now about two years old, stands
two feet high when erect, will drink from cup
taking il by the handle, will pull off his coat al
night, and making his bed will cover himself with
blanket. lie is very gentle when pleased,
though violent when enraged; and will often sit
Tor hours on the floor, amusing himself with his
playthings. He is very afectionate to those who
treat him kindly, but to colored persons he mani
tests the greatest hatred. He is very observing
81 lnlngs and actions, is fond of his clothing, es-
pecla'ly II the colors are grey. He coughs and
sneezes' gapes and hccoughs, laughs and cries
very much like a child about one year old
The native American., 1838-06-16

antiquities from ancient Greece and .7sia.-
We find in Paris paper the following piece Of
news:
The American, Commodore Elliott has, on
board the Constitution, a, Malta, a large collection
OF very curious antiquities, which he has taken
during his cruise in the Levant, from the plains
Of Marathon and Troy, the neighborhood of
Athens Corinth and Sunium, different parts of
Syria, especially Balbec. the Holy Land and
Egypt The most curious articles in this col
lection, are the two sarcophagi of marble, found
near Beyroot, on the site of the city Of Beryta.
They were discovered sixteen feet deep in the soil,
by peasant who was digging to set out null
berry tree. The Commodore purchased them,
and caused them to be transported on board the
frgate from height of 900 feet above the sea-
Five hundred men of the crew joined their efforts to
carry these masses distance of a mile and a
half. These sarcophagi are of white marble,
all IN one piece; the smallest has this inscription:
Juha Wamiea augusta. She was the mother of
Acknowledgement Emperor in the year 222 ofthe
Christian era. The monuments were empty when
they were taken by the crew Of the Constitutions
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

On w ednesday last, in the House of Dele
gates, Mr.. Pendletsn called up the resoiu
lions on the subject OF The currency instruc-
lions, which he had presented the day DE-
lore. After long debate on the expedien.
cy OF taking them up the House refused TO do
so by the following voie:-Hyes 60, Noes 70.
This was intended by The mover AS ties,
vote, and 1t is prOba BILE that none of the other
resolutions that have been offered on this sub.
Ject will be debated or considered but that
our senators will remain uninstructed. and
left 10 vote on Mr.. Wright's bill accord,ao 70
their own views Of its policy.
The House OF Delegates have agreed by a
vote OF 90 TO 40, To the establishment of an
Asylum for the education Of The Deaf Dnmh
and Blind.
The bill for the relief of the Banks has
passed both Houses. ~
The discussion on the important; subject
Of Internal Improvement continues in the
House Of Delegates. The last speecb de.
livered by Mr. Mcdowell, in favor Of The
report OF the Committee, 10 pronounced by
the Enquirer as being one OF ihe sbles, eve,
heard IN the Capitol. MIR Peyton's speech
ded
The bill to authorize separate election a,
frankfurt IN the county Of Greenbrier has
passed The Senate and become law.
The election of Councillor is fixed BY Joint
resolution Of the Two houses for the 18th OF
March.
Cbas 5. Morgan has been re- elected bv
The Legislature Superintendent OF The Peni.
'enilary, and James G.. Watson elected A
gent and Store-keepor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

Ihe Richmond Wing makes the following
annunciatiOn in reference to its future Course
on the Sub Treasury question. I, will be
recollected that there has been difference of
opinion on this subject between the senior
editor MIR. Pledsants, and his associates Mes
srs. Gallaher and Moseley. "We have not
recently (says the Whig,) from peculiar
causes, which have ceased to operate, borne
the active part in this great struggle which
our feelings prompted: bu, the public lib
eriy, vested rights. and safety Of the people,
all Of which are IN danger from the Goths in
Office, demand the strenuous support Of everv
friend"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

The Baltimore Gazette states that the
Sheriff OF Adams County, Pennsylvania, has
deposited warrants in the hands of The Sber,
1T Of Hartford county, Maryland, for tho ar.
rest OF Messrs. Bemis, FOrwood, and Prigp.
who carried away from Pennsylvania some
slaves illegally. This is the same case
winch was before The Legislature of Mary
land The law Of Pennsylvania which has
bee" violated was passed at the ieques, Of
maryland, for The protection ofthe properly
Of her own citizens.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01
CONGRESS-

In The Senate, on Monday the 10Th, Mr.:
buchanan presented the resolution of the Le-
gislature OF Pennsy lvania, instructing their
Senators ,andrequesting their Representatives
in Congress,to use their nilueRce for n pust
ponement Of the Sub-Treasury bill until the
next session. In presenting the resolution
MIR. Buchanan expressed hls determination
TO obey the instruction.
The resolution proposing a committee 10
enquire into the allegation against MIR. Rug
giles, OF Maine, was called up un Tuesday by
Mr.. Webster, and agreed TO, after being SO
modified as Ia authorize inquiry into other
charges Of a similar character alleged against
the Senator, and TO invest the COMMITTEES
with power 10 send for persons and papers.
The committee consists of Messrs White.
Davis, Tallmadge. Criltenden, and Young.
Mr.. Allen, of Ohio, has presented a peii-
,ion from $40 ladies' and others. remon.tra,.
ing against The action OF Congress at ali on
the SUBJECT OF slavery either in the States or
the District OF Columbia, and declaring that
the resolutions Of alessrs. Calhoun and Claw
gire true exposition OF the theory of our
government
The Sub>Treasury bill is still under de-
bate IN the Senate There is thought to he
little probability Of its passage, owing To the
instructions from New Jersey, Ohio and
Pennsy ivania. The bill for the preserva-
ton OF our neutral obligations is undergoing
amendments in the House.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

Ihe lady Of Sir Francis Head and
daughter, Mrs General DalrympIe, sister
OF or Francis, and servants, go out to,
morrow in the ship Wellington, for
London.
We regret very much TO learn that
Lady Head was treated with rudenrss
at Rochester, on her way to Albany
and that the iHcivility to which she was
exposed was carried to such length as
10 cause serious alarm to herself and
family. '"'
Sir Francis Head, w hose purpose if
was to come to New York from Cana
da via Lewiston, has teen advised that
arrangements have been made on thai
frontier to annoy him by arrest, on an
IOdictment!-T Baronet will ofcourse
save those oficious people an opportuni-
ty Tor any such public exhibition Of tbei,
foIiy.-NeW York Spect.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

PSTe were gratified to see quite a
numerous attendance of our citizens on
Saturday evening, to hear the address
OF the President of the Lyceum-J. w.
SMITH Esq'-and especially SO as the
occasion was SO well employed by the
speaker to advance The interests Of the
institution over which he presides. The
address was really an able and eloquent
production. A committee was appoint
ed to solicit copy oft for publication.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01
SPECTATOR.
-STAUNTON.
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1888.

&The partnership existing between
the undersigned for two years past in the
publication of the "STAUNroN SpEcr..
TOR" has been dissolved, aud the bust.
ness will in future be conducted by KEN.
TON HARPER, who has become the sole
proprietor OF the establishment. In the
re,transier, the business has been so ar.
ranged as not to interfere with the resu-
lar years of subscribers. Their accounts
will begin and end as heretofore. As
the junior partner in the late firm is a.
bout to remove from this country. it is
particularly desirable that the accounts
should be settled as soon as possible. 1t
is hoped, therefore. that every friend of
the establishment. who knows himself
to be indebted. will take all early oppor-
tunity to discharge the small sums w hich
may be due US.
KENYON HARPER.
Feb. Isl JACOB SOSEY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

"A curious experimental fact has lust
been proved IN Belgium. A bar of iron
heated to white heat, and exposed
rapidly to the action OF a strong forge
bellows becomes Immediately so hot
that IT melts, and the liquified matter
dispersed IN the air where it spark!es
like a wire burnt in oxygen. In this
manner, upwards Of pound OF metal is
dispersed. The same effect will also
be produced il the bae-when heated to
white heat be attached to cord, and
turned IN water. The iron melts IN the
same manner, aud escapes, in luminous
taDgents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

IWe learn by letter from Wash.
ington that duel was fought near that
city on the 24th ul,. between Mr. Cillv
OF the State of Maine, and Mr.. Graves
ofKentucky. both members of the Heuse
IN which the former was killed. They
fought with rifles at the distance. OF six.
" PAGES. The two first fires were with.
out effect. The third resulted az abov.
stated. MIR. Graves escaped without iniu.
ry. The duel is said TO have been broueb hi
about thus. Col. Webb, of the New
York Courier and Enquirer, having ia
Ken exception to some expressions used
by MIR. Cilly in the late debate on the
Spy investigation" repaired to Wash.
ington to challenge him. He selected
MIR. Graves as his second, who convey.
ed the challenge to Mr.. Cilly. Mr.. C.
refused to acknowledge Webb as gen.
tleman. and would not accept his cbal-
lenge. MIR. Graves then stepped into
"ebb's shoes, aud became the challen-
ger.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

Flour in Richmond 81 ,50-ln Baltimore
1915.
The Richmond papers mention The dis.
covery OF large bed faatuYal COKE on the
South side Of James River, near the Coal
Pits, and in the vicinity Of a rich bed OF Iron
Ore.
The Pennsylvania Convention for revis-
ing The Constitution Of the State, adjourned
on the 22nd OF February, sine die.
The Committee Of the two Houses of the
New York Legislature, appointed 10 COME,
on The small bill law, have parted wibou,
coming 10 terms.
A hre occurred lately in the Engineering
Acade my at Yves. Point, which IS said 10
have caused damage to the amount, Of $50.
900.
The House OF Representatives Of,he New
foTk Legislature have passed resolutions in
opposition to the Sub Treasury scheme, by
vote of 81 TO 10.
The BoweFy Theatre, New York, was
consumed by fire on Sunday morning tho
18th. Loss 0,000--insurance S35 900.
The old Bull Head tavern adjoining was also
burned.
Upwards Fifty thousand bushels Of Wheat
nave been received in Baltimore from for
e'gn parts in a single week, during the last
month
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

The Other side.-On the 18th ult. Mr..
Webster presented in the Senate abou,
fifty petitions from perhaps twelve or
fifteen thousand petitioners, praying a.
gainst the Abolition Of Slavery in the
District of Columbia. Mr.. Webster
made no remarks upon the reference ex.
eePtsimPly to move their reception. A
moDg the petitions was one from four
thousand Indies of Boston.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

The Virginia Historical and Philosophical
Society met in the Capitol in Richmond. on
FRIDAY night the 20tb inst The Annual
Address was delivered by MIR. Baxler-Ar
address was also delivered by the President
Judge Tucker.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

o. Washington G. Singleton, Esq. has
been re-appeinted by the President, with the
consent of the Senate, Attorney Of the Unit
ed States Tor The Western District OF yir-
GINA.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

Mr. Clay's speech in opposition 10 the Sub
treasury bill isspoken Of as a mos, sp!en.
"'u sHor'' and one which will add 10 bis rep,
u'aIIon both as an orator and statesman. Til.
galleries Of The Senate Chamber were crowd,
90 with eager listeners-ladies as well a.
gentlemen.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01
KENYON HARPER
Feb. Is JACOB SOSEY.

&SWe need scarcely bespeak pc.
rusal of the able speech of Mr.. STUART
on the Internal Improvement question,
which we commence in this paper,
among his own constituents. Ii is an
effort of which they may we'll feel proud,
and one which will do him lasting honor.
Aiming at no ostentatious display, it is
plain, practical, powerful, and concIu
sIve. Not like the leaping, parking
rivulet. bat like the majestic flow of a
mighty river, which bears away before
Its broad, deep current, every obstacle
which interposes to break its course.
1t cannot fail to produce a most power,
fui impression. Would that it Nigh,
reach every freside in the State, and a.
rouse Virginia TO her true interests in
regard TO this vitality important subject.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

MIR. Greedy, who was arrested and impris-
oned by tie authorities of New Brunswick.
while employed in taking the census on tho
disputed territory for the State Of Maine, has
been liberated
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

The Detroit Advertiser states that one
hundred and one barrels Of Flour, belonging
TO the British Government, were taken nv
The patriots from the steamboat Gen. Brady
lying IN the river below that city and with
IN The American territory. The patriots are
said TO be in considerable force near Detroit
under the command Of Van Rensselaer,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

VIM. Ii. Macfarland, Esq has been eIcc>
ted President of The Farmers Bank ot V;r
GINA, in the place Of James Rawlings. decd
MI Garland wesuppose will now walk over
The course as Councillor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

The whole number Of sguatfers on The pub,
iic lands of the U. States is estimated at not
much short Of $4,000 souls. About 20 600
are squaued in the Territory Of Wisconsin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

On Saturday Gen. Scots. arrived in The city
OF n. York, where he found dispatches
Which caused him TO return with haste 10 the
Niagara frontier.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-02-17
BALTIMORE. Feb. 3, 1898.
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Obstruction ofthe Baltimore Circus, aac
Cooks SttH 0fl0 Horses

Obstruction ofthe Baltimore Circus, and
Cooks Sfua of40 Horses.
Between fonr 81 five o'clock this morning
the alarm of fire was given, and it was
soon discovered that the whole ofthe exten
slve building in Front street. known as the
Baltimore Theatre and Circus. was entirely
enveloped in flames, which bust with great
fury from every window and door in the
vast edifice. Before the fire was discovered
It appeared TO have reached every part OF
the building, and prevented the possibility
OF saving single article.
The building was occupied by the well
known Company of Mr.. Cooke, and we re-
gret to state that the whole Of the stock, fix
lures, machinery, wardrobe, decorations
and property of this extensive COMPANY
were entirely consumed, including his stud
Of nearly FORTY HORSES, twelve of
which were remarkable for being extremely
small.
The fire is supposed to have been the re-
suit ofaccident. During the performance
lastnight, ofthe grand spectacle Of Mazep-
pa, part of the scenery was observed to
take fire, but as it apparently went out in
, iediately,no notice was taken Of it, There
3 but little doubt that the destruction of the
lou. sc was caused by This circumstance.
II, 20 men slept in the stable of the Cir
,uy. " hiGh was under that part of the bull
ling wh icIr bounds on Jones' Falls, but we
earn the, made their escape in due season.
The building we hear was insured for only
hree thousal ID dollars, beng about one
enth of lis value, Mr.. Cooke has no insu-
.ance, and his Joss is total. We hear that
he had recently malNs very heavy expen-
lilure in order TO bri.ng ont new Speetacle
md that all his new preparations were en-
.rely consumed
On the North side of the Circus wss
vacant lot, which prevented the flames from
ioing any damage in thai direction. On
he South side, separated by an alley, stood
an antiquated two story brick house, known
as Coughs Mansion House," which was
owned and occupied BY Mr.. Patrick Muir
lhy as a tavern This house caught fire
md was entirely burned, together with sew
,ral old back buildin gs. In all probability