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We Gull the following from the pages Of
Mr.. Steers pamphlet on Dueling.
From the time at which Francis the first
of France gave the lie to the Emperor Charles
the v, and offered to maintain it by duel,
the practice with this high sanction spread
alarmingly, especially among the mobiles and
military men, when either the lie or opprobi-
Gus language was given; which barbarou,
fashion became the cause of many wounds
and murders, and of much public and private
mischief-so potent for evil is the bad exam
pie of men in high places. The practice
obtained in England also, to so great an ex-
it was estimated that there were three hun
dred and forty-four persons engaged in duels,
sixty of whom were killed, and ninety
six wounded. Many Of those combats took
place from slight, and all of them from INSULT
cient reasons. And from petition sent to
the British Parliament by Mr.. Joseph Hamil-
ton it appears, that such is the tenderness Of
the sensibilites of British gentlemen of honor,
that Colonel Montgomery was shot in duel
about a dog; Capt. Ramsay in one about .
servant Mr.. Fetherston in one about a re-
cruit and Sterne's father aboutc goose. Gen.
Barry was challenged by Captain Smith for
declining to take glass of wine with him at
dinner in steamboat, and another was COM
PEELED to fight about pinchof snuff; pretty
fair specimen, by the way, Of the causes
which most commonly lead to duels; bet,
game of hazard, lewd woman, or some
other nuisance to society, is commonly at the
bottom Of such affairs Of honor" ....
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ne Uaited States Gazette,
SLEEPING HUSBAND.

TIRE VIE. 1 Srsit SLEEPING HUSBAND
The tie that binds the happy may be dear, bu
bat which links the unfortunate is tenderness un
srable."
Four lustres, love, have passed ~ =;
Since at the altar S side, - @
Thy nuptial promise blessed mine ear, l..
And was called thy bride;
Up sprung thousand buds Of hope,
To consecrate that hour;
Alas thousand peauteous buds,
That never came 10 flower.
For thou hast been in fortunes strife,
A thing for sorrows aim;
Thy peerless mind and noble heart
Thy proud, unsullied name,
But vainy serv'd to chase afar,
The ills that throng'd around
And every dream OF promised bliss,
cause Of grief was found.
The churchyard shows its lille mounds.
Where long have dwell beneath,
Dear plants that In their vernal bloom
Were stricken down by death
And friends we loved grew cold and stern,
As riches took their fight
And all to thee, has chang'd to gloom,
Where thou didst turn for light.
Not all, not all, my honor'd one,
For shining Ger thy sleep,
Affections ray illumes thy couch,
And bids thy Mary weep;
Still may the happy boast Of love,
Whose strength was never tried
BY grief is all affection proved,
BY grief is purified.
The husband slumberd on, nor knew
The watch that love was keeping,
But hope, with radiant promise, seemd
To mingle in his sleeping
For mid the wildering dreams that mark'd
His sad, unquiet rest,
A smile passd DER the dreamers brow r..
And told that he was blest
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Encks Comet-This Comet, which completes its
revolution in 100 DAYS, will be visible the ensuing
autumn 1t will be in its perheion part of its orbit
nearest the sun the 18th December, and about the
period it will also be nearest the earth Il is, says
Monsieur Arago, neBulosity $4,000 times larger
in volume than the earth yet such is the tenuiy Of lis
substance, that in 1905 Sir William Hersche able
to discern through its star Of the twentieth mag
nitude ..
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Union bet,oeen The Mississippi and the Lakes
Wisconsin and Fox rivers are to be united by canal
500 rods in length in width so feet at the bottom, 20
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Queen Of England. editor Of the N.
Y. Herald thus speaks Of the British Queen:

Queen Of England.-The editor Of the N.
\. Herald thus speaks of the British Queen:
"The nearest view I had Of EngIapd's
Queen was in ST. Georges Chapel, at Wind
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very bright and very unusual for England. l
stood in one of the long gothic corridors, lead
ing into the Royal closet. A carpet was
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number Of ladies and gentlemen took up their
position 10 have a view also of the lovely
young Queen. In few minutes, the royal
carriage drove up to the Gothic entrance-the
Queen dismounied, and preceded by two foot
men, she tripped her way through the corridor
or aisle, bowling and smiling to the company
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g She looked for all the world like pretty
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her mouth small and delicate--her lips rosy,
like May morning-her face slightly oval
and the color other hair-yes, the color Of her
HART is impossible to give it name--but
should say was something between auburn
and chestnut, perhaps light ehesnut.
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The native American., 1838-09-15

obliged to lie in bed, because their mother and
grandmother had taken away their clothes for the
vile purpose above mentioned! Who could listen
to all this without feeling the deepest commise-
rauon towards the unhappy prisoner? Till he
liaa been hurried into the act with which he
.hen stood charged, he had always borne an un-
oiemished character as quiet, respectable man,
who labored hard to support his family and who
could have kept them in comfort but for his wife's
runous propensity to drink His counsel adj
dressed the jury on his behalf with much earnest
ness, contendng that on the whole of the evil
dence, the prisoner was entitled to an acquit,al,
or, at least, to a verdict of manslaughter. The
judge, however, directed the jury that there was
no evidence to support the charge of murder, but
that the prisoner had been clearly guilty of man.
slaughter. lie then recaptuated the evidence;
and. after quarter of an hours consideration,
the jury pronounced verdict of granddaughter. :"
He was sentenced to Is months Imprisonment,
with hard labor.
The native American., 1838-09-15
LOVE.

There is fragrant blossom, that maketh glad
the garden of the heart;
It's root icth deep; it is delicate yet lasting, as
the lilac crocus of autumn.
Loneliness and thought are the dews that
water it morn and even.
Memory and absence cherish it, as the balmy
breathings of the south.
Its sun is the brightness of affection; and it
bloometh in the borders of Hope;
Its companions are gentle flowers, and the
briar withereth by its side.
saw it budding in beauty; felt the magic of
it's smle
The violet reioiccd beneath it, the rose stopped
down and kissed it;
And thought some cherub had planted there
a truant flower Of Eden,
As bird bringeth foreign Seeds that they may
flourish in kindly SOIL
| saw, and asked not its name, I knew no
language was SO wealthy,
Though every heart of every cline findeth its
echo within.
And yet what shall say? Is sordid man
capable of-Love?
Hath, seducer, known it? Can an adulterer
perceive it!
Or he that seeketh strange women, can he feel
its purity?
Or he that changeth often, can he know It's
truth?
Longing for another's happiness, yet often de-
stroying its own;
Chaste, and looking up to God, as the fountain
Of tenderness and joy;
Quiet, yet flowing deep, as the Rhine among
rivers;
Lasting, and knowing not change-it walk
eth with Truth and Sincerity.
If the love of the heart is blighted, it buddeth
not again;
If that pleasant song is forgotten, it is to be
learnt no more.
Yet often will thought look back, and weep
over early affection;
And the dim notes of that pleasant song will be
heard as a reproachtul spirit,
Moaning in Eolan strains over the desert Of
the heart
The native American., 1838-09-15
A GENTLE REPROOF.-Br $. SLEEPER.

One day, as Lacharlah Hodgson was going to
his daily vocation after breakfast, he purchased
fine large Goldfish, and sent it home, with drec-
tlons to his wife to have il cooked for dinner.
As no particular mode of cooking it was pre-
scrlbed, the good woman we'll knew that, whether
she boiled 1t or made it into chowder, her hus-
band would scod her when he came home. But
she resolved to please him for once, if possible,
and therefore cooked portions Of it in several diff
ferent ways She also, with some little difficulty,
procured an amphibious animal from brook back
OF the house, and pumped it into the pot In
due time her husband came home-saw some
covered dishes placed on the table, and, with a
frowning, faut-iinding look, the moody man COM
menced the conversation.
'Well wife, did you get the fish ! bought"
"Yes, my DEAR
81 should like to know how you have cooked it.
| will bet any thing you have spoiled it for my
eating, (taking off the cover.) thought so.
What in creation possessed you to fry it? |
would as leave eat boiled frog"
'Why, my dear, thought you loved it best
fried"
'.You didn't think any such thing; yon knew
better. | never loved fried fish; why did mt YOU
boil it,"
"My dear, the last time we had fresh fish, you
know boiled it, and you said you liked it best
fried But have boiled some ALSO
So saying, she lifted cover, and 10! the
shoulders Of the cod, nicely boiled. were neatly
deposited in dish-a sight of which would have
made an eplcure rejoice, but which only added
TO the ill-nature of her husband.
ga pretty dish, this!'' exclaimed he; ''boled
fish, chips, and porridge. Irv YOU had not been
one of the most stupid of wonankind you would
have made it into chowder.'
His patient wife, with smile, Immediately
placed tureen before him containing an excellent
chowder.
my dear said she, 81 was resolved to please
you. There is your favorite DISH
"Favorite dish, ndeed!'' grlmbled the discom-
flied husband; 81 dare say it is an unpalaable,
wishy-washy mess. | would rather have boiled
frog than the whole of it,
This was common expression of his, and had
been anticipated by his wife. AS soon as the
preference expressed, she uncovered large
dish near her husband; there was a large bull
frog, Of portentous dimensions and pugnacous
aspect, stretched out at full length! Zachariah
sprung from his chair not little frightened at the
unexpected apparition.
"My DEAR" said his wife, in kind, entreating
tone, 81 hope you will at length be able to make
a dinner"
Zachariah could not stand this His surly
mood was finally overcome, and he burst into
hearty laugh. He acknowledged that his wife
was right, and that he was wrong, and declared
that she should never again have occasion to read
him such another lesson; and he was as good as
his word.
The native American., 1838-09-15

REvoLuT1oARy RELIcT.-The Frankfort (Ky.)
Commentator, III describing the celebration of the
National Anniversary at that place, has the follow
inc notice Of the Shelby brass piece, which after
having gone through many vicissitudes, is now
the property of the State of Kentucky:
The dawn was announced by fire from one
Glorious little cannon-we call it glorious because
its history is full OF glory and renown. 1t was
brought to America by General Burgoyne, with
view to subjugate our bold ancestors, but he
was forced to surrender it at atSaratoga and the lit
tie piece talked for liberty during the remainder OF
the war. Peace came, and with it a long rest for
our cannon. But the war Of 1912 again found her
in the servce-she was among the first to speak
to the British on the Canada frontiers. The trai-
tor Hull surrendered her with the military post at
Detroit, and she was compelled to render reluc-
tant services to her old masters. Harrison and
Shelby with the Kentucky volunteers, rescued her
At the Thames, and the President of the United
States made her present to the hero of King S
mountain and he placed her in the custody OF Ken
mcky. Who is there that can take her again!
We apprehend that an attempt would create a
cl,shine Of swords, and cracking of rifles, and a
rallyinr among the hunters of kentucky, the like
or which was never seen before.
The native American., 1838-09-15

The East India method Of rendering snakes
h0rnlcss.-The secret, so much wondered at, by
which East India jugglcrs safely handle venomous
snakes, is said, in the Oriental Herald quoting the
authority of Lieut.. Hutton, to be this: they are
drugged with opium, which renders them quiet
and harmless. The effects of the drug will not
wear off for fortnight or three weeks. This fact
Lieutenant Hutton ascertaned by personal eXpe-
rence; drugged snake whichhe had purchased
having, at the lapse of three weeks, flown at him
unexpectedly, and nearly strangled him.
The native American., 1838-09-15

Journal says" Mrs. Nightingale, the American
Mother, whose frmness and affection, amid all
the horrors of the Pulaskis wreck, awakened deep
and general interest, passed through Albany this
morning, on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Henry
Van Rensselaer,, of Ogdensburg.'
The native American., 1838-09-15
AMERICAN POETS.
BY WILLIAM WALLACE

nv WILLIAM WALLAeE'
BRYANT.
A river flowing through
The flower. enamel'd plain;
'Tis thus thou stand'st to view,
Thy song without a STAIN
WILLIS.
His spirit like vase
OF alabaster shrines,
Where gems and fire have place
On natures holiest shrlnes.
PERcIvAL.
An eagle in the sky
of song, he proudly mounts.
And rears his crest where lie
Castala's purest iounts.
HALLECK.
A strearnlet in the morn
A torrent III the night.
Wbe, stars are o'er it born,
Are emblems of his might.
DANA.
He strung his solemn Tyre ,.
With chords that seraphs own,--
Yet oft the widest fire
Darts round the minstrel's throne.
wETMoFE.
An oak, around whose form IT,.
The greenest ivy clings,
Soaring alike in calm and Storm
10 US thine image brings.
PIERPoNT.
He strikes his harp, and 10! ...
Our patriots round us throng!-
What tears Of rapture flow
At his inspired song.
JOHN NEAL.
A whirlwind in the clouds!
Ves,vins spouting flame,
Pale ghosts in snow white shrouds,
Must tipiiy thy name.
GALLAGHER.
Bold as the storms that roll
Around our western skies,
The thoughts that fill thy soul
TO us in song arise.
HILLHoUSE.
A mighty alp Of mind;
Within its shadow, flowers,
Where poesys enshrin'd
In amaranthine bow'rs.
FAIRFIELD.
Wild as the sybil's tone
His burning thoughts are given;
A tow'ring alp his throne
His wreath the stars Of heaven.
WHITTIER.
Loud as the trumpet blast,
Sweet as all angels Tyre, ..
His words in years long past
Gushed out in patriot fire!
The native American., 1838-09-15

LEVERS REPUBLIcATIoNs.-MrsL Lever, widow
oC the late VIM. Lever. gives notice that the Ia
,nented death Of her husband will IN no way re.
tard or interrupt the publications. but they will
continue to be issued with the same prompttude
and regularity as heretofore, and we must be al
lowed to express the hope that the pubic iavor la,
will not only be continued, but increased'-a'eT'
GnzcffP.