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The native American., 1838-01-13

Capt SHAcKFoRD, of Portsmouth, upwards Of
thirty years ago, sailed from Cadiz for Demerara,
in sloop Of forty or fifty tons, with no compan-
ion save dog. He arrived there in safety after
a long passage, and brought his vessel to anchor
outside the bar. His face was unwashed, his
chin unshaven, and his hair long and matted
altogether he presented an unusual, and not very
Prepossessng appearance to the officers of the
port and the pilots, who boarded his vessel. The
story which he told, appeared incredible, and he
was suspected Of having murdered the remainder
Of the crew on the passage. Some shp-masters,
belonging to Portsmouth, however, on going on
board, recognized their old acquaintance, notwth-
standing he was SO singularly travestied, and
vouched for his general good character, and ec-
centric disposition. He was liberated, and al
lowed to dispose of his cargo, consisting entirely
of chalk and wine-vinegar; which he did to great
advantage, there being scarcity of those articles
in Demerara at that time.
The same Capt Shackford some time after
this, took "French leave Of his wife and chill
dren, and wended his way on foot to the s.Far
West" where, in wild and solitary spot. near
the banks Of the Mississippi, he built himself
log hut, bearing close resemblance to the cabin
Of ship. Here he lived a number of wears
and what ultimately became Of him, we know
not.-Boston Journal.
The native American., 1838-01-13
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THE GREAT AMERICAN DEsERT.-The vast
barren and trackess region, stretching for hun
dreds Of miles along the foot of the Rocky Noun
tans, and drained by the tributary streams of the
Missouri and Mississippi, is thus described in
Irving's Astoria
''This region, which, resembles one of the i'm
measurable steppes of Asia, has not inaptly been
termed The Great American Desert 1t spreads
forth into undulatng treeess plains and desolate
sandy wastes, wearlsome to the eye from their
extent and monOtony, and which are supposed
by geologsts to have formed the ancient floor
to the ocean, countless ages since, when its pri-
meval waves beat against the granite bases of the
Rocky Mountains. 1t is land where no man
permanently abides; for in certain seasons of the
year, there is no food either for the hunter or his
steed. The herbage is parched and withered,
the brooks and streams dried up; the buffalo,
the elk and the deer have wandered to distant
parts, keeping within the verge of expiring YER
durc, and leaving behind them vast uninhabied
solitude, scanned by ravines, the beds of former
torrents, but now serving only to tantalize and
increase the thirst of the traveller Occasionally
the monotony Of this vast wilderness is inter-
rupted by mountainous beds Of sand and lime
stone, In broken and confused masses, with pre-
cipitous cliffs and yawning ravines, looking like
the ruins OF world; or is traversed by lofty
barren ridges Of rocks, almost impossible like
those denominated Berk Hills. Beyond these
rise the eastern barrier of Rocky Mountains, the
limits, as it were, of the Atlantic world. The
rugged defiles and deep vallies of this vast chain
form sheltering places for restless and ferocious
bands of savages, many of them the remains of
tribes once the inhabitants of the prairies, but
broken up by war and violence, and who carry
INTO their mountain hunts the fierce passions and
reckless habits Of desperadoes."
The native American., 1838-01-13

Renaorse at Neglected Studies..-" If it should
ever fall to the lot Of youth to peruse these pa
ges, says Sir Walter Scott, in his auto-biogra-
ply, I" let such reader remember that It is with
the deepest regret that recollect in my manhood
the opportunities of learning which neglected in
my youth; that through every part of my literary
career have felt pinched and hampered by my
own ignorance; and that would at this moment
give half the reputation have had the good for
tune TO acquire, if by doing so, could rest the
part upon sound foundation Of learn
ing and science" n
The native American., 1838-01-13
UPPER POLICE.

Saturday four men were arrested in a stable in
iStn street, who had been depredating pretty ex-
.ensiveiy upon the public, by plan which seems
70 DC Doth bold and novel, They possessed an
oyster wagon, and, under the pretext of selling
that commodity, one of their party would en-
gage the attention of store keeper while the 9TH
ers would remove barrel of -four, a fat hog, or
any other 'unconsiderable trfe;' for thew were bv
no means particular. They will be re-exam;ned
next Monday, when the owners of stolen nroner.
ty are requested to attend.
John Ferris and Henry Oliver, alias Ellis. were
brought to the Office, charged with robbinp the
Government Store Hose on Staten Island Of
chain cable, and many other articles OF marine
stores. aN
The prisoners said as how they thought it no
harm to take what belonged to every body. They
went for an equal distribution. The magistrate
told them they should have it, and fully commit
ted them for trial.
Irish Fdctions.-One of the curses of Ireland
is well known to be the factions religious and po-
litical, into which her unhappy people suffer
themselves to be parceled out. Even abroad the
same infatuaton seems to pursue Them On Sat
urday night, the Orange and the Catholic party
had regular fight in Anthony street, which, but
for the interference Of party of watch, would
have ended fatally. As il was, number were
desperately wounded and carried to our hospital.
to be cured at the public cost.-N Y. Daily
WMg.
The native American., 1838-01-13
From the Burlington Free Press.
AIDS no RESURRECTION.

II is certainly very difficult for us in the States
70 satsiy ourselves as to the precise amount and
character OF the grievances complained of by the
canadians. Some of our own citizens, with good
means OF knowledge, deny the existence of any
abuses worth naming; while much larger class
nave honest doubts, from lack of information.
we have document in preparation which will
throw some light on this subject. In the mean
time, however, we offer for the consideration of
our readers the following extracts from the loyal
presses in Montreal, as indicative of the charac-
ter and designs of those from whom the patriots
seek to free themselves. The reader can at least
form an opinion as to the probability of oppres-
sion from government administered in such a
spirit. We quote from the Herald and Gazette,
the organs of the Scotch and English interest OF
Lower Canada:---
The present constitution Of Lower Canada must be
destroyed. and British replace it, the country
must be reconquered, both morally phys ally. Now
IS the time to make this British instead OF French
Colony. Let the English inhabitants firmly deprecate
The appointment Of single Frrnchnan to single station
OF trust or power and boldly demand the exclusive use OF
me English tongue in the Courts and Legislature We
will not patiently permit Lower Canada to be any thing
but English."-H.raM
Ihe French population must be morally, politically,
and Judicially, dislranchised p Gasete.
The whole French population, with exceptions too
few 10 be taken into account, at heart disoyal to
Great Britain and Ireland and it is the height Of madness
10 grant them the political privileges with men OF
British blood, who love their country, because IS their
country endeared 10 their hearts by ten thousand associa
tions which scarcely be supposed TO find place
the breasts OF conquered people. We do not and
not blame the Canadians for not being able to think
Englishmen think; and the descendants OF Br-
tain in French Colony feelings would naturally be
as opposed to the existing Government as those Of the
Canadians at present are. ."--Herdd.
The native American., 1838-01-13

IHE EFFECT OF FEAR.-Some years since,
while an American vessel of war was stationed
at Norfolk, Virginia, DR.. D, an amiable and
intelligent man, who acted as physician and sur
geon to it, used frequently to lodge on shore at
the house of respectable lady, to whose only
son, child Of four or five years old, the Doctor
had become strongly attached, from having dis
covered in him an extraordinary degree of preco-
city, and an interesting disposition. After some
months, the vessel was again ordered to sea, and
Doctor D parted. with his little favorite with
great regret. More than year had elapsed,
when the same vessel returned to NJ, when
the Doctor repaired to the house of his landlady,
to see his little protege. The child flew to his
embraces, delighted to see him. After the first
caress was over: why, my dear boy said Dr..
D, patting his head as he spoke, who has
been powdering your hair?' mo body replied
the child, whose Joy was changed to the most ex-
travagant grief, and bursting into passion of
tears, ne Quilted the apartment. DIR. D.
sat In silent amazement, for the boys hair was
as white as the mountain snow. In a moment
after, the mother entered, and when the first gra-
tulations were over, he inquired the meaning of
the late scene. Saying to her, swhat have YOU
been doing to your sons hair?' Nothing sob
bed she, and following the child's example, she
weeping left the room. The next time he called,
sne was better able to account Tor the MYSTERY;
and informed him that short time ago she had
been aroused at midnight by the loud and piercing
shrleks of her child; and on Fastening to his bed,
found him sitting up in it, his countenance wild
with horror, and the whole surface of his BODY
dripping with cold perspration. On being made
sensible of her presence, in confused and inco-
herent manner he told her that he had been visited
by a frightful dream. The next day it was dis
covered that his hair was bleached, as white as
though he had lived century. This mystery
for such it certainly may be considered not
perfectly understood till about three years since,
when, by the dying confession of relation, who
was to inherit the property of the child at his de-
cease, it was confessed that on the night when the
boy imagined he had been visited by dream. he
had himself made an attempt to strangle him, but
was deferred from the commission by the terrific
screams of the child.
The native American., 1838-01-13
THE NATIVE AMERICAN.
For The Natipe american.

Mr.. EDITOR: The Honorable w. u. MeriioA'
the new Senator from Maryland, is about iorS
years of age, tall, and well made.
His hair is black, and his eyes are large anu
of the same color His face is remarkapie one
-expressiye of kindness and genius
As public speaker, Mr.. Merrlck IS rather
useful than ornate. His forte lies in arranging and
condensing. He is not brilliant, nor do think
that he will shine in the elevated sphere in which
he is placed. He is too modest to venture forth
amid an assembly so celebrated. Maryland ex-
poets much from him. will sketch for your pa
per Mr.. Reverdy Johnson, his opponent for the
seat, and who is a very remarkable man.
Yours,
The native American., 1838-01-13

lin Iron Horse.-A mechanic named David
Ritter, OF New Haven, has invented an iron horse,
that is propelled by turning crank which the n
der does with the greatest ease; the horse is fac
slmlle OF live one, and will go at the rate of
twenty miles an hour. He thinks there will be
no use for railroads. as it will be much cheaper, as
the horse will not eat one bushel of oats in fifty
years, only little oiling three or four times a
year.
The native American., 1838-01-13

I'm .4ccidenf.- A gentleman in neighboring
town, put unslacked lime into a barrel with water
to cleanse it, bunged up the barrel, and commen-
ced shaking it. In short time it burst with
powerful explosion, burning his face most shock
ingly, and also bruised his head badly by con-
tact with the flying slaves. The bursting was
probably occasioned by the expansive power
OF steam, generated in the process Of Stacking in
the lime. This may serve as caution to others.
--N Northampton Gazette.
The native American., 1838-01-13

Cost ofa Bible.--In the year 1879 labor
ing man in England was paid only three and half
pence, or little more than three cents a day for
his work, and in 1872 Bible with marginal notes
sold for thirty pounds, or about one hundred and
thirty three dollars. 1t then required the entire
wages Of thirteen years labor to purchase Bible.
What change hath been wrought by means Of
the art of printing and Bible Societies.
The native American., 1838-01-13

The London Morning Chronicle of the 2nd Of
December says: "Mr. Stevenson, the American
Minister, transacted business yesterday at the
Foreign office, and afterwards with the Chancel-
lor of the Exchequer."
The native American., 1838-01-13

A Dialogue in st. Gabriel Street. Did Won
hear that Miss --- is about to marry -, the
schoolmaster?' YES replied D. and / do not
believe word oft why not! why should she
object to schoolmaster! Because said D.
! know she has pupil in her eye.'
Montreal IranscriDf.
The native American., 1838-01-13

SUPERsTITIoN-Johnson il is said was superstit;ous
but who shall exactly ascertain TO what superstition Isl
The Romanist is charged with il by the Church q
the Churchman by the Presbyterian; the
by the Independan all by the Dest and the
Deist by the Atheist. With some Il is superstition Il
pray with others to receive the sacrament with Others
to believe in God In some minds its springs from the
most amispe disposition IN the world; pious awe that
feared to have offended" wish rather 10 do too mnch
than too little. Such disposition one loves and wishs.
always to find in friend and it cannot be dsagreeabe
IN the sight OF Him who made us. 1t argues sens.
by OF heart tenderness of conscience and the fear
OF God Let him who finds it not in himself beware
IN lying from superstition. he fall into rregon and
profaneness.-Bis Horne anu
The native American., 1838-01-13

Some Salmon fishers, the coast of Scotland were
recently surprised at finding huge whale enanged in
their nets. Glasgow paper, in speaking Of the occur
renee, says: The top nets, which are ntersected for
bags and into one Of these it had thrust It's head and
thus its side fins rendered quite unseryceabie OF
did not submit calmly TO be taken but used it's
tail in throwing up water to such extent as
to enguph every boat that ventured it. The men
however, embraced every opportunity inct wounds in
its body and at length weakened it, that hey we're
enabled to drag it on the beach, 1t measures about fy
feet in length and twelve in breadth at its thckes part
The native American., 1838-01-13

II Good Senfimenf.--"He that envieth," says
an old writer, 'maketh another mans virtue his
wee, and another mans happiness his torment
whereas he that rejoices in another's prosperity,
is partaker in it,
The native American., 1838-01-13

The arrival Of the United States skip Penn
sylvanla IN the waters of the Chesapeake is an
nounced in the Norfolk "Beacon' of the 27tb
December.
The native American., 1838-01-13

General ScoTT has proceeded at once to the
canada lines to take command there.
The native American., 1838-01-13

'he Native -Amencan''-THE NATIVES STAR O.
HopE.
Glow forth, bright Star of Native birth,
Too long you've dimly shone,
And guide us onward, unto truth
To vict'ry that's to come!
We've watch'd thee from thy first dim light,
Until the present day;
And knowing you are always right,
We cheer thee on thy way
From East to West, from North to South,
Thy beams still light US on;
And cheer'd by vict'ry, urge US forth
To glory and renown!
Cease, then, proud Native to despair,
But grid thy armor on;
And like the lion in his lair,
Fight till the battles won!
This is hold Of giant strength
And shall we let it go?
And bid adieu 10 Native oth?-
Say, Native, be it so?
If not, rise up in all thy might,
With love for Native land
And doing that which seemcth right,
In Native glory stand
But now, thy course is clear and bright
Yea, spotIcss as the sun;
And moving forward in thy might,
We hail thy weeks return. S....
The native American., 1838-01-13
For the Ndtire american.

Mr.. EDITOR: The Native American, which
you have the honor to. be Editor of-and which
seems to me to be SO truly Natiue-I (as we'll as
many others, no doubt,) feel deep interest in
and finding that it has been ably conducted thus
far. feel constrained to cheer you onward in your
glorious cause, by sending you these few lines for
publication. The beautiful and heart-stirring YER
ses, i'll your last, signed Ethan must certainly
fill the heart Of every Native American, who reads
them, with emotions Of deepest sensations-for
SO truly Patriotic and Native are they.
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In 1885, l6 the banks in the country were laboring
under suspension Of specie payments, as they have
been during the past year. At that time, however,
there camor against q rag barons" and paper
money" and the notes Of oil these non specie banks
received by the Government for the public dues
until the Goth Of February, lsl7at which time the
banks oil resumed. No such indulgence is extended
to them at this ,me and the cry Of the administration
party is- away with bank notes, and give specie
give us the Constitutional currency"
In February 1915, a member Of Congress from the
State Of New York, by the Of Shepherd, stated
the floor Of the House Of Representatives that the
money in which the members received their compensa-
ton had greatly deprecated and asked leave to intro
duco the following resolution, which granted
" Resolved. That a committee he appointed to inquire
into the expedency Of providing for the making rea-
sonablc compensation to the members Of both Houses
Of Congress- for their travel TO, from, and attendance
thereof respectively, aud report by bill otherwise,
and that the committee embrace in such inquiry, the
present session." What became Of this proposition
Il was Immediately rejected by vote Of 80 to Sand
member ocuarly remarked that il the bank notes
had deprecated also had their own services But
now, the members Of Congress must be paid in SPECIE
and after shaking in the Of their constituents for
few days, they sell it to broker gold heater,
high premium, and pay heir drbts in "rdgsn
What would have been the fate Of that great
mercia empire, Great Britain, If her Government had
pursued similar ours A. this time, when the
Bank Of England stopped specie payments in '9sf In
stead Of doing every thing TO destroy, did not that Go
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Extract from The speech Of Hon. John Branch, in Ms

Extract from the speech Of Hon. John Branch in the
NJ C. Senate, Dec. 1884.
The manner in which the unfnendy conespon-
dence between Gen. Jackson and Mr.. Calhoun, taken
in connection with the time, is sufficient TO convince
any intelligent mind that il instigated by Mr. Van
Buren,. exerted every nerve to defeat his fend like
purpose Often have entreated Gen jackson to avoid
a rupture with Mr.. Calhoun, as no good could result
from such quarrel. Knowing, as he did. that was
not the political friend Of Mr. Calhoun, considered my
motives beyond the reach Of suspicion"
"By this time, well understood the character Of
Mr. Van Buren,. With him, found that the end JUS
tilted the means; and the destruction Of Mr. Cal
houn the object nearest his heart he very will
ling the old chief for whom he proesscd so much love
and veneration should accomplish this work for him at
any and every hazard to himself believed then that
Mr. Van Buren, placed too low estimate on the vir-
tue, PATRIOTISM and intelligence Of the American peo-
pie, and that his reliance Gen. jackson to accom-
plish his purpose would prove delusive. He must re-
collect that often told him that in my opinion he was
selling his birthrigh like Esau for Of potage;
that Gen. Jacksons popularity. great il was attach
ed to the man. and could not be transferred ! then
honestly believed what said. But, sir, was again
mistaken. His skirts have proved strong enough TO
bear Mr. Van Buren into the Vice Presidency aud
recent Indications have induced me to fear that the
country is sufficiently corrupt to enable him. through
the patronage Of the Government to reach the great OBJ
ject Of his ambition II SO, 1t will be proof conclusive
that the days Of the Republic numbered, and tina,
this high minded and chivalrous people are ready
to bow the knee to Baa and pass their necks under the
yoke Of bondage
"The indirect agency which it was believed Mr.. Van
Barren had in producing the rupture, connected with
other causes, made him perfectly odous TO
whelming majority in both houses Of Congress- and he
passed his tme during great part Of the session. with
mind deeply agitated, conscious his wicked mechina-
tons and crouchng subserviency had recoied on him
SELF and that after ALL they likely to avail him.
Thus circumstanced, he and his friend Eaton, shortly
after the adjournment of Congress, mdgnanimousiy
rendered their designations TO the President Before
this was DONE however, Mr.. Van Buren, knew that he
to be sent Minister to England, and that the new
Cabinet would be devoted to his personal views.
alt docs surpass all belief that the cool, dispassion-
and unprnciped rorker in this plot should, by
such means, render himself acceptable to Free gene
rous, patriotic, and enlightened people"
The author of such philippe this, just three
years and half ago, must have undergone strange
transformation to make him good Van Buren, man
now.-Car0iina Patriot
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at has been seen that without the agency Of great
moneyed monopoly, the revenue can be collected, ana
conveniently and sslsy applied all the purposes Of the
public expenditure Il 10 also ascensned that instead
Of being necessarily made TO promote the evils OF an
unchecked paper SYSTEM the management o. the reye-
nue. can be made auxiliary to the reform 10 which tho
Legislatures Of several Of the States have already com
menced in regard the suppression Of small bills
ITO be cuDlinued)
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vernment do every thing 10 her power to inspire public
confidence IN her own institutions and thereby ken, nm
the credit Of its notes for twenty seven wears darnp
tremendous without paying dollar IN specie, and
preserving the agricultural, commercial and mechanical
interests during the whole Of that eventfdl period
Let our felIow-ctizens think Of these things.-Pat
and DEM
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A visionary and absurd abstraction. But II by the
political power" be merely meant the government
separating il from The money power which is
represented BY the Labor Of the country II would
be separation ofths Government from the people.
How can such separation be effected Only by
depriving the people OF the right OF representation,
tism"
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