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The native American., 1838-04-07

"Shall the wild beasts of the arena have per-
petual holiday in devouring Roman fathers and
Roman mothers! Must parents live only TO see
their daughters thrust into the seraglo, and tneir
sons, in blooming youth, the horrible victims OF
insane lust! Co. go!-let all go and submit!
" But Maternus seeks the Emperor Commo-
dus, to try the strength of single arm.
During the deliberations in the tent, the hdings
of the approaching legions had been communica-
ted to the soldiers without, who were now gath
cred around the tent, and as Maternus closed ms
speech, shouted aloud
| g Down with the tyrant, and up win Maternus--
Maternus shall be Emperor
| They Immediately broke up the council, and
arranged the enterprise agreeably to the first sug-
gestion and hour after sunset they were divided
| into small parties and on the way towards Rome.
Verus submitted in sullen silence and i'll disguised
fears.
Fifteen days from that memorable eve Just
named, riot and tumult reigned with unbridled IL
cense in the streets of Rome. II was the festival
of Cybele. A hundred lions had been let loose
from the dens of the amphitheatre; hundred ar
rows from the imperial archer laid them dead in
the arena. Every tongue was busy with the ex-
ploits of the son of Marcus, and amidst the gene
raj revelry the impurpled monster seemed to be
forgotten.
DoHlIcS DldLcu Oh Iie seven Hills, anu Sneu
the broad light of MONDAY over the eternal city,
when the followers of Maternus filled the streets
of Rome. The valiant leader fastened on to-
wards the temple of Jupiter, and to his surprise
he discovered an armed band of pretorians gath
ering there. lie knew that he had been betrayed,
and he turned on his heel and sought the palace.
All was confusion; the guards of the palace had
revolted under the pratoran prefect, and the gates
were thrown open. He ascended the corridor
and paced the long halls amid flying domestics,
until he found himself at the door of the impe-
rial bedchamber. Here, in transverse direction,
ne met Verus, who seemed to be unconscious of
the revolt, as he exclaimed, "Now for the re-
ward!'' and buried his dagger in the breast of
Maternus. He staggered and fell as the door flew
open, and he beheld his sister Marcia approach
ing. When she him she uttered one wild
shrek, and fell upon his dying body, saying, s.the
tyrant is dead! we are revenged!''
J. L. d,
The native American., 1838-04-07

VINHE NEW YORK Life Insurance ,na rrn.t
Company has a'capital subscribed of one million Of
the Court Of Chancery, and Of the Surrowpate Court.
Of the State Of New York. as well as Of snd;vidnal.
the business means have increased upwards Of five mil
Chancery, dated Esd Of May, 1885. 1' Aaa''er -
Ic persons IN public employment, who receive fixed
salaries, an Institution like this affords certain mode Of
securing sufficient sum for their families at future dav:
and II the object Of parent besides that Of merely making
hving IS to accumulate something for the suppot ana
education Of those who may be left behind can be real
zed IN TINS way without exhansng those energies Of
ordinary struggles of life.
person aged 80 years. whose income !, Al. 600 No,
snnan, M may by the appropriation Of lls year secure
10 ms children 5OOO even if he should die tie next dav
husband 30 years old, may provide $500 for his wife
by paying annually the small amount Of $lI So Al AZ
years Old clerk may create saving fund Of 81 900, for
me payment OF his debts, by the annual premium Of
$s7 So AT 60, the same amount may be secured dnrne
period OF seven years. for the yearly payment of 49 I0
In the minor Offices of the public service, experience
has shown that the salaries sufficient to enable he
lncumbents to lay up any thing, for the nmties
OF age much less for the maintenance of those who sr
vve The labors Of thirty years. are therefore, productive
tive and anxious hearts who live for the happness ~
their families that harrassed for years by the dreadful
apprehensions of future want. - - a1''.
For SUCH Life Insurance Company holds ont psliea
gives reality to hope and, by the small economy Of few
dollars per MONTH puts the mind ease and affords the
means I Of securing i for others. - ~'0'A' 80
Inc Preilmnaries for efectng Insurances are very
SIMPLE being merely declaration Of age, health, and
other particulars set out in the forms Of tie Office To-
geter with statement Of the physician and friend Of the
which will be furnished by the agent in Washington city
AS the design Of the company profit on he one side
and protection TO the other and its means ar system are
fath to produce the mutual result Of strength to seE
and security to its customers.
Officers in the Navy will also be Insured either for
shore or sea duy the latter service however being with
an additional premium, which will depend upon the lat-
tude and climate of the voyage.
Insurance will be made for year, any period
within seven years. for life, the premium varying in
either case according to the term. The risk of the COM
pany will with the date Of the policy: but mo
Insurance will be considered valid until the policy is
delipered 10 the insured. Full information will be 49,
upon application, post paid, TO
HENRY M. MORFIT.
Washington Gin.
The native American., 1838-04-07

- scribeIs respectfully inform their friends and the
public generally, that they have hand, and will
facture to order
CABINET FURNITURE AND SOFAS,
OF all kinds, at the shortest notice. and the most
sonabe terms Persons furnishing will do well to give
call at Warerooms, Pennsylvania Avenue, between
the Capitol gate and the Railroad depot Our stock
hand consists Of
Sofas, Lounges, and Sofa Bedsteads
Column and Plain Sideboards
Dressing, Column, and Plain Bureaus
Centre Dining Side, Pier, Card and Breakfast Table,
Mahogany. Maple, and Poplar Bedseads
Ladies' Cabinets, Bookcases
Wardrobes, Wash stands
Mahogany, Rocking, and Parlor Chairs and every
other article in the Cabinet line.
Furniture repaired and old furniture taken in exchange
for Funerals attended to, and every requisite fur
nshed. wv. DOM & Co.
~ B. Individual notes taken in payment of debts OF
Tor furniture. Aug. lO--tf
The native American., 1838-04-07
SAMUEL DE VAUGHAN,

UAS on hand, and will constantly keep large supply
of the best Swedish Leeches. He can be found al
all hours at his residence 9th street. three doors north
Of Pennsylvania Avenue nearly opposite Guntons Drug
Store. Aug. 26-y
The native American., 1838-04-07

NJ OTICE-J. PERKINS, House, Sign and Orna-
mental Painter, has removed from his old stand to
one door east of the Native American Hotel Pennsylva-
MIA Avenue, where he will be pleased to attend to those
who may favor him with their custom He has employed
experienced hands to do Burnsh Gilt Looking glasses
Picture Frames, &c In fashionable superior style and
workmanship Old frames regilt, when new; all of
which will be supplied to order, at lower prices than
be procured elsewhere.
The native American., 1838-04-07

4 LEES Lottery and Exchange Office, 5 doors east
IN. ofthe National HOTEL Pennsylvania Avenue, where
he keeps constantly hand fine selection of Tickets.
in all the various Lotteries drawing under the
agement Of D. S. Gregory & Co.
All orders promptly attended to.
The native American., 1838-04-07

L1RENCH LESSONS.-MOns. Abadie has the honor
IL TO inform the Ladies and Gentlemen Of this city,
and its vicinity that he continues to give lessons in his
native language at his rooms, private families and
academies at moderate price, For particulars apply at
this office.
rature, for sale at all the book stores
The native American., 1838-04-07

I'D this Office. su ~
The native American., 1838-04-07

WM. w. BANNERMAN respectfully informs the
Wv public, that he continues to execute Engraving in
all its various branches also Cpperplate printing
/, Aupl
The native American., 1838-04-07

tnANIEL PIERCE respectfully informs his friends
~ and customers, that he has removed his Umbrella
Mandatory to the north side Of Pennsylvania Avenue
Immediately opposite his former sand and next d,or to
the Native American Hotel. Persons having Umbrellas
to cover repair respectfully solicited to call as
above
P. s. AS several Umbrellas have lost the names by re-
moving, the would much oblige if they would
come and designate their Umbrellas. Sept. 23-3m
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

proper share. When the folks rose, the
floor was covered with bones and daubed
with blood; one of the legs was most cat
anonymously chewed up" and the trio were
making minced meet of the other amazing
fast
ooh Lud," screamed the lady, who was
thesfrst on the docket, "what upon aith is
the matter9"
ooh, mercy! mercy!-the dog Is eating
up the traveller!-get out Bose!"
The old man jumped out of ped as if
touched with red hot iron. One look at
the scene of Carnage was sufficient He
darted through the room, into the street In
his night dress, believing something or
other he hardly knew what hlmsei-and
the sight of man in such predcament,
at such a time, making such tremendous
racket, soon reused all the neighbors within
half mile, and collected crowd oil gap
ing auditors at the door of the house, to
whom the story of the travellers fate was
related fer the fifteenth time: and they re-
tired one after another, believing to man
that the hero of onr tale had been devour-
ed by a dog.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

ty. We see Mechanics all over the coun-
try assocating themselves together, and
this is but carrying out the doctrines above
alluded to---an association of mind with
mind, under mutual pledge, 10 benefit
and be benefited; and direct proof that
mechanics have learned that important les
son, that "it is not good for man to be
alone -
But as this article was intended for the
Mechanics of Bath, particularly. we must
bring the subject home, and in conclusion
ask, will the Mechanics of Bath, with
out distinction, as regards other ques-
tons, unite in sustaining themselves!
We have already a Furnishing Associa-
ton, and the number of members is re-
spectacle but not half our mechanics,
seem to know, or if they do, seem not to
care anything about it. We can only say
to such, while they keep aloofand withhold
their countenance and support, they deeply
and shamefuly iniure their honest and ele-
waited profession, but their own moral and
intellectual happiness still more. The hints
we have thus given, in spirit of friendli-
neSs, may perhaps excite attention on the
part Of our friends, and advance the inter-
ests of our Mechanics generally, which
is cur sincere desire. We conclude by
saying to every Observation-Disclosures
YouEsELF !"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

London and Partisan press. The explain
atoms which have appeared in the city IN
tclligence of the Morning Chronicle news
paper also the probability of the trade Of
France being seriously disturbed by the
Baltimore prisateers which would probably
cruise under Mexican colors in the event
If 4 declaration of war against France, has
had a somewhat alarming effect upon the
cabinet Of the Citizen King, and have
high authority for believing that these block
AIDES would be now all abandoned if far
prclcxt could be found by the French.-
This will not Of course be avery long time
wanting and there is consequently now
fair prospect that, through the intervention
Of the English Government, there will
speedily be an end,to these mischlevous and
very rashly undertaken blockades OF SO ma
ny Of the South American ports.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

Flour MILL. 1t gives us great pleas
ure to give notice to our friends in this Vi
entity, that the Messrs RoBiNsoNs have
completed their Steam Flour Mill, and for
the past week or ten DAYS have been turn
ing out AS elegant 4 nr and meal as ever
eyes beheld; and with their two runs oc
stones, have no; been able TO supply the
public, whilst they have been entirely una
bic to supply their own stores, from the I'M
expected press of custom which has
thus far poured in uron them. We are glad
ofthis, and hope our friends will continue
TO dyirc them, like call nofttr," until they
get amply recompensed for their audabIc
and very much needed enterprise.
In connection with the Touring business
they have various other machinery in opr-
ration ID the same building Saving
Lumber, are about putting mp Iah and
Single Machines. sc. The Engine,
Machinery, and general workman, hip, is Tie
best we have ever examined.
We are requested to say that they in
tend to grind for customers every day in
the week, except Mondays, which they re-
serve to Themselves; and should the pub
lie want require they viii put an additional
set or two of stones On Tuesday they
ground 100 bushels and lave generally
averaged that amount since they common
ced.
According 10 our prediction, some time
since, we have been politely favored with
liberal bag full of the Flour, from this
mill, and from personal knowledge, we can
recommend it, as being, as good in all res
poets, as "Joftcn -four"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01
ORIGINAL POETRY.
THE GALLANT SHIP.


YoN gallant ship yOn galeni ship!
How lightly she floats on the waye'
She is outward hound on foreign TIP
May the God Of the pillows save.
Her lines are looscd, her sails are set,
How gently she gIides away'
While her new and glistening bow is wet
With the softly curling spray.
Now first is she cutting the watery deep,
Now first is she ploughing the sea;
She has left for tempests her forest seep,
And her home shall the ocean be-.
Proudly she glides Ger the yielding stream,
Proudly her penon flies,
Proudly aloft her tall masts CLEAN,
While they seem to kiss the skies.
Ye hardy tars, as she leaves the shore,
We will make her lightly skip;
Aud when the believing tempests roar,
Ycwll not give up the ship!l
Now afar she skins along the main,
And dashes the dark waves aside;
Oh! soon may she come 10 our shores again
And dance on Kennebis' wave,
Yon Gallant ship! yon gallant ship
And you, ye gallant men,
Oh! yet may we gain a fairer port,
And a righter-DIADEM.
S. r. G.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

The BEST WAY TO TEACH. II was once
said by the French philosopher, Dederot,
that the best way TO educate a child is to
tell it stories, and let it tell stories 10 you.
There is so much true philosophy i'll this
remark, we will extend it little.
There is n school.room education, and
an amhulaiing or walking education the
one is obtained out of the book on the
bench the other from walking among and
talking Of things. And we believe that
this out door instruction has been too much
neglected; education having been conduc-
ted on the principal oflooking out of the
window at things, instead of visiting objects,
and learning their properties and uses
The student, for example, looking out OF
his college window AZ the horse, can give
FIVE or six names TO the animal: one in Int
in, one in German. another in Greek, and
then the French name, sc. The stable
boy can give you one name; yet which
knows most of the properties, nature dis
position, and uses of the horse!
Education consisted too much in merely
naming things, when it should relate more
to their properties and uses, It should con-
meet words with ideas, as much as the ma
ture of The subject will allow OF, with OBJ
Jecis
five insiruci. children orally while Wis
ting nature, words, ideas and objects will
naturally be more in connexion with each
other than the school room lessons make
them. And the teacher should take occa-
sion to instruct in the fields, in ship-yards
and in the crowded streets, ard in the path
way Of canals and railroads.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

He should talk on these subjects, and
elicit from the children their own impress
sions. inquiries and reflections He should
talk and walk, and let the children talk and
walk more in the process of education,
than has been the practice with the major
ity of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. s. Assist.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

eEJ@Wo regret TO learn by the last Ellis
worth paper that the ed ltor is about to dis
continue its publication. The Statesman,
has been spirited and efficient co-worker
in the good cause and we really regret that
our wing friends in Hancock County do
not feel disposed to do themselves the hon
or to give it their united support. Our
Wing friends every where, ought to know
that timely aid in supporting their presses,
will save them much trouble aud perplexity
in the end
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

VERMONT. The Legislature of Vermont,
on Tuesday last, we believe, made choice
of Hon Samuel S. Phelps, of Middle
bury. as Senator in Congress, for the term
of six years from the fourth Of March next,
in place Of Hon BENZ. Swift, whose term
will then expire.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

The amount of money, realized by the
Mechanics Association of Portland, from
the sale of Tickets at their late fair, is said
to be twenty-si1 hundred dollars. This is
doing well and we rejoice their experiment,
has proved thus successful.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

sEPThe man who was drowned last
week, as stated in our last, came to this
place but few days before, and belonged
in Jefferson, in this County. His body has
not vet been found
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

The Baptist Theological Seminary, for
merly located at Charleston in Penobscot
Co., has recently been removed to Thorn
aston. The Knox Hotel, has been pur-
chased, and is to be fitted up for that rur-
pose
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

SAM WELLERIsMs. That's PERSONAL as
the gentleman said to the negro ringing
the bell on board the steamboat, and re-
qucsting the people to pay their passage
money.
we are suffering with drought, as the
loaGer said to the cornfield.
Yours, truly, as the gentleman about
to be hanged observed to Jack Ketch
Head work, as Pompey remarked get
ting orer fence with a tub Of water bal
anccd Oh his wool.
what n vessel Of clectionsp as the loaf
er observed when he was offered a glass Of
gin and water at the polls.
Rather musical, as the OK observed TO
the buIl-irog.
Rather Squeezing as the newspaper
said to the steam-press.
Rather clawng, as the soft crab said
to the hard crab, as the latter was making
a meal of the former.
Bad company is better than none,' as
the shark observed 10 the ships company
as he followed the vessel 10 pick up any
that might stumble overheard.
Quite a smtrit, as the gentleman bath.
ing observed when the salt foam choaked
him.
You didn't nett mgch by that voyage,
as the spider said to the fly, when he
caught him in his web National Int
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01

BLACK HAWK died at his camp on the
River Des Moines, 3D. ult aged 10.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-01
THE Survey.

Six weeks ago the loco foco papers in
this State sounded the alarm that Gov.
Kent was going to involve the country IN
war! Now the same papers after trying
in vain to induce the British authorities to
oppose the survey, are ylleiy venting Their
spleen against the Governor because he
was so civil as TO notify Gov. Harvey of The
contemplated survey. These Tory presses
which have succeeded by the aid of Brit
ISL Gold, in putting down a patriotic admin
istraton of the state, are extremely morti-
flied that the survey should 60 on, because
they sec that after it is effected, the Presl-
dent will have no excuse, and the Brit lsh
government will have no excuse, for fur
Their representation, and this Is what alarms
the party which offered to "sell out for an
ample indemnity " 1t is most fortunate
for the State that the Wings obtained pow
err long enough to run this line through
But the Argus and Eastern Democrat. If
we understand them, say it is not only the
duty of Gov. Kent to survey the line, but
to locate it. They mean this or they mean
nothing. Very WE'LL the commissioners
must survey it first, and this they are doing,
and 1t Is more thhn tneY can cotipiete 'his
wear. Let Gov Fairfield finish and defend
it. Let President Van Buren, carry the
Treaty into effect. The National authorl-
ties alone have the power to do it. Gov
Kent has gone to the extent of his authorl-
ty. He has done his duty. We don't ex-
pect these heirling presses to to give him
any credit for it, but they ought to have
some little regard fot the interest and char
acter of the State.--Kennebcc journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-10
Il | II T. -

Capt. Harper. THE new Cave Hotel, ON
South River, the property of Mr.. PHILIP
Weast, was entirely destroyed by fire on
Monday night last, with nearly all its con.
tents Every exer,iun was made to save
the furniture, bedding &c hut to no effect
The flames having progressed too far before
discovered.
The fire originated in room near the
centre of the building, by some of the iami-
ly entering with candle, and il is believed
that II was communicated to the bed clothes
when making some arrangements with the
bedding Ii was not discovered until the
room was in flames-a part of the family
having retired
Had il not been for the unusual calm>
ness OF the night, the Barn, and all his out
houses, w ould have shared the dreadful catas.
trophe. The loss is considerable. IL.
Mount Meridian, May End, 1898.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-10

10 he irrcdeemable for twenty years I'm, ~
forwards al The pleasure OF tho General AS
semh'y. The stock Of the company for which
the money is borrowed, its dividends and 9th.
er nett income accrning to the State; the nett
income and other profits OF works in which
me Stale IS Interested other than thos. Of
JOINT stock companies on which the money
borrowed - to be expended, are pledged 10
redeem the principal and interest Of such
loans, and il these stocks, dividends. Sc
are inadequate Tor the purpose, the General
Assembly pledges itself to provide other and
sufficient funds, and TO levy taxes therefor
aud until such funds are provided, SO much
oi The income Of tho fund for Internal I'm.
pfovement, not otherwise specially appropri.
a'ed, as may be necessary to supply The de-
ficlency, is ALEC pledged and If the said in.
come from the said fund and stocks and div
| idends, Sc, should be insufficient 10 nav The
semi-annual interest, the Same shall be sun.
piled out the public Treasury, and if there
be not money sufficient in the Treasury. then
the money is Ia he borrow cd for the purpose
The Board Of Public Works are authorized
,oprocure any OF the loans either in IN. u
States or in Europe, and tor that purpose "a
! appoint agents 10 negotiate the same and Ia
| provide Tor the payment of the interests in
London or elsewhere. The act also author
ICES any of the banks in the State TO &C, as the
/ agent Of the Board for this purpose, and af
ter the money is borrowed, until extended
the Board are authorized to deposiie il with
the same, at such rate of interest as NAV he a :
greed upon, or TO lend il to joint stock com.
| panies.