True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-07

shut outfrom columns number of artic les prepared
ioi the press. While apologizing to our readers 70
this, we are equally hound to thank our advertisers
we mad no mail yesterday, and indeed we die
not expect one. The extreme bad weather which
has prevailed for several days hnr rendered tn,
navigation Of the lakes almost impossible. For two
or three days prior to Yesterday the pilots coul,
not even see the ackstaf,-how they were to ma
vieate the s!oal, and difficult channels of tn.
lakes in such state Of things, we need not en-
quire.
Commercial Library. The eec,isn on Wed
nesday terminated in favor of what ia termed tn,
"Ref,rm ticket President, Solomon High: Tice
Prest C. M. Randall. Directors. J. r. Preston
DR. d. j Rogers, S. O'C .laghan, r. r. Colqnhoun
II. Henshaw, J. W Menny, N. NJ. Cohen, C. w
Cammack, L A. Finley, ]. r. McMurdough.
" Miss Oharlote Barnes takes her bcnef OF
Saturday evening, and produces on the occa zion
her own new tragedy called Octariu Bragaldi' 70
the first lime at the ST. Charles. 1t is rarely in
deed that so young, and lovely, girl presents her
self before audience in the Joint character o
,ragedan, and dramatist and where unblenished
character is joined TO distinguished literary repu-
talion, it calls for, and claims, the liberal supper
OF all who value so rare a com bina,ion. Or the
play, the critics eal in terms of warm approval
OF the young and pretty authoress we have some
reason to be proud as being born and brought uE
among u: and Of the accomplished actress the
best jndgmcn. can be formed by seeing h er in a
play written by her own hand. Gallnn,s of Louis
iana,-yorth and talent claim your attention to-
morrow night, beauty commands, and gallanlr,
must obey.
The Eclipse course races commence TODAY, ant
the three nags equally in favor that a man nigh
shut his eyes, in imitation of the dame Fortune he
trusts to, and draw lots for the winner Britannia
Wren, and Jewe>s, belonging to three Of most dis
tinguished turtles bound to TO their est to in
There will be no let up no jockeyng,-bn fair ria
foot and game from the word $50" The sire. o
The whole three English horses HIulcy Ieviathan
and Lnzborough their blood is equal. Their az,
aud SEX also alike, that more even race como
| be seen.
Lovers Of god race usually no bad Judges of
good table, wonld therefore suggest to the visor
of the Eclipse that ifthey want splendid dinner sucl
spread is not elsewhere to be found-tfey had bet
ter take the return cars to the Carrollton Hotel am,
test the skill of friend Moore than HON better cate
rer, more attentive host, does not exist.
| Should Sarah BIa,en, Wagner, and Maria Bnck
come together on The four mile day, more exciting
race could scarcely be picked out Sarah, it is known
10 ali, the chosen champion of the Le,athan blood
at Nashville, in the contest with the Luzhoroughs
Wagner is certainly of The best OF Sir Charles
sons, winner in 7, A easily: and Marin Black an i'm
ported fy by old English Phito heat Scarl,t miles
last fall at Columbus. Such field would be w.rth
seeing even in AraHia
capital Stove has been erected in the ladies M
yllion which is splenliy carpe ed and rendered eve
~ way fitted for the accommodation of the ornaments of
creation
N.N.The four mile race is appointed 10 take place
TOMORROW, instead of Sunday, hen the plat,
will be run far.
The track dre up greatly yesterday, and last light,
great pains have heen taken to make good for the
running to-day.
The Giraffe We had an opportunity Yesterday of
seeing this wonder of the animal world for the first
time, and examining in company with great numbers
of citizens, its gigantic elevation, its singular formation
and gentle habits. This most ordinary animal is
e,"nle, and stands II feet in height. She was caught
by Mr. Clayton, who is with her. and brought by slow
journey 10 Cape Fown whence she shipped to New
York. The form and colour of the Giraffe are familiar
ALL although this i. the first of the kind ever brought
to this country. Even in Europe they are little known
by sight The monarchs ofEnglnnd, France and Aus
ira have specimens which have been cent presents
from the paeha of Egypt other ruler in Africa
During the dictatorship of Caesar they were brought
TO Rome to aid the festival he instituted to work out
his purposes with his wondering countrvmen. Sylla
ordered The figure At this singular animal to be worked
in Praenestine pavement which is still preserved and
The figure often in the hierogyphics of the
Egyptians
Like the Camel il sinks its knees when it goes to
sleep and has the Of causities or bony sub
stance, over the knees and breast Its head resembles
hat OF horse, that it tapers more towards the
mouth, and that the upper lip greatly overh.ngs the
over; its eyes peculiarly large mild and brilliant
md its food is pretty much the as is found in the
'uphoards of well fed The action of the limbs
II walking is most singular, resembling more the ope-
arions of machinery than natural motion: the two
light side legs move together, and the Two left follow in
he footsteps, yet in its native it requires swift
lorse TO keep up with its trot. When running the
hnnter has no chance in his fneSse As it is The
most rare, 50 is the singular animal ever sub
nlited to the public eye; its enormous size the extra
ordinary elevation of its head It's very peculiar habits
and perfect dociity render it altogether one of the
most interesting Objects OF natural history we ever met
with and We warmly recommend i, to the observation
fall
The Giraffe is generally found in that psr, of The
world lying between Egypt and Ethiopia, and is rare
n 81 nlhern Africa. 1t is hunted by tbs natives for its
skin, WILL for the 10 its bones which 10
considered by them exquisite dainty.
The news from Florida is getting into the old
fashion: the Indians have fort tied their PLEDGES
have renewed hostiltes, sent in few men and
women TOO old 10 move, and children too Young to
be of service: have humbugged the General and
are as far from quitting ever. Such is the old
story, such is the news. Sam Jones IS determined
gain to fight 10 the last, and General TAYLOR has
TO renew the war in the swamps. Ii was said in
FalIahasse that our brave government were about
to offer sections of land to any white men who
would hunt and destroy the Indians who could
not muster over 300 warriors. The heroes we p-e.
sumo, were to prove their deeds of valour by Their
number o scaps, those of children, women, and
old men being gond 10 count a warriors. and
lar more easy 10 obtain. Such a system Of OPERA
lions is just what we should expect from such ,
government as ours.