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The native American., 1839-07-06

SAGAClTy OF DovEs.-Much has been written
and spoken upon the sagacity Of animals, and so
interesting is this subject to most people, and es-
Ipccialy IL youth that almost every parent has be-
gul!ed the seventies OF winters >ening, by mar
rating to his children some we'll atteSted feats of
Animals, illustrative of their surprising sagaci,v.
These anecdotes are generally related of quadru-
Ipeds-the dog, the horse, and the elephant; but
shall relate one of that emblem of beauty and
innocence-the Dove.
Early in the present winter, my dove cove was
broken into, from the scafold, BY stranger cat in
the darkness of night and two of the peaceful in
mates were surprised and devoured, in presence
OF the family, by this merclless invader. AS soon
as the morning came, they all forsook their house,
and gave such tokens of fright as induced us TO
search for the cause; when the remains of the
slain, in the apartment which had till then proved
their asylum, at once dispeiled all doubts in regard
to the cause OF the present distress. But another
painful question arose with nv children, whose
sympathies with the little sufferers were now at
their height" How could the old creature get
into the dove-house;" My young son had the
fIankncss to dspel this perpexity
OWING to the severity Of the weather, few
days previous, he thought he would feed his doves,
without calling them from their retreat, and went
to the rear Of their room on the scalIod removed
a board, cast in the grain, but did not take suffi-
clent caution in replacing the board. We at once
secured the apartment against another invasion,
and repenished it with food but although the
weather continued intensely cold, and the wind
bosterous, the doves would in no way enter their
habitation by day or BY night; bat sought their
security at the expense of their comfort by perch
ing upon the carriage house, barn or dwelling
house But ia each of these places the ruthless
spoer surprised them, and continued to reduce
their number, eudng all our efforts 10 take her by
trap or otherwise At length fearing that the
whole covey would fall prey to her rapacity
resolved to lie in ambush with powder and buck
shot, and await her approach The plan was sub
cessfll. Between eleven and twelve o'clock az
night, the old marAder advanced slowly and eau
iously forward to renew her depredations upon the
little inrocents; bat at that moment she fell sa-
crfce TO her murderous daring. The little doves,
from the roof Of oar dwelling, and by the aid Of
the light Of the moon, saw her bounding and agon-
izing in death.
The next morning, while the children were re-
jocing over the fall of their common enemy, and
monster IN size she was, among our domesticaed
feline race, the doves participated in the general
JOY, as indicated by their flying TO- crcng upon
the wing, and lowering over the slain, and then
returning to their deserted habitation, cooling and
struttnS, IN conscious security after an exile of
more than two months The following night they
took rooSt in their own house, but stationed one at
each window for sentinel. AS this order was
The native American., 1839-07-06

Men measure their charities by peculiar
standard. man who has but dollar in his
pocket would give a penny for almost any purpose.
If he had hundred dollars, he might give one;
carry it higher and there comes falling of. Ole
hundred dollars would be considered too large a
sum for him who has ten thousand, while pre-
sent Of one thousand would be deemed almost
miraculous from a man worth one hundred
,housand-yet the proportion is the same through
out and the poor mans penny, the widows mite,
is more than the rich mans high sounding and
widely trumpeted benefaction.
The native American., 1839-07-06

(, LEG Nj AND FASH, Unable BOOTS AND
Z = SHOES Sign Of the Mammoth Golden Boot
JOSEPH FORD, Prnnsy vanla Avenue, nearly cppo
site Browns Hotel has received by the latest po
from France. his usual supply of French CarskIns and
French Morocco. polllon Of which he has made into
splendid Boots and shoes and is prepared to make TO
der any article in his line in style warranted equal to
a III this any other country.
j. f. offers to ,hr ladies resident and visiting the
Metropolis the iol omg, rior Of their kind viz:
Gatr Boots. OF any variety. with beautiful a.aort-
ment OF coorrd San Tnfc, with cololad Morocco to suit
for making Cater Boots Ladies have ary color thew
wish 10 m itch their Dire ssps.
Christina Water proor Boots lined with fur most de-
sirabla article for winter.
Also, tln' Quilted Silk Boots and Buskins with cor,
soed Boots and Shoes made light and elastic
Slippers of every variety for balls and evening parties
with all other articles, usually kept in fashionable shoe
establishment.
10 The gentlemen ]. B. f. would particularly remark
that ne 49, IN every way prepared TO fit them with Boots
and shoes III the neatest and most fashionable manner
All the work of his establishment Is invariably made Of
French Calf and Morocco Skins, with Spanish SoIps; ard
having succeeded with great and attention in getting
lasts perfectly adapted to the shape Of ,h human foot
and in securing the services Of Mr. JAMES PARsoss
(whose superiority in cutting and fitting is so generally
acknowledged.) he with the greatest confidence
recommend his establishment to the patronage of the
Public. ~
Dec. 3
The native American., 1839-07-06

lHE FORCE OF HABBIT STRONG IN DEATH
The friends Of a dissipated young man hit upon
the folio wing novel expedent in the hope Of ef-
fectng his reformation. Having couple of cof
fins prepared for the purpose, and placed in the
family vault, on his being brought home one night
IN senseless condition, they conveyed him ,hh-
er, and slowed him away snugly in one of them,
a member of the family taking possession of the
other to watch his movements, After remaining
for some time incased in his "prison house." he
aroused from his stupor and gazing round in as
constituent at his new residence, exclaimed
Am dead!' y "Ccrtainlv," reoincd his semi.
chra friend. GLOW long have been here ~ he
asked. about three years." was the answer.
'anl now long have you been here :" he again
enq,nFed. ''Scven years." responded his com
ran'on, "WelI, as you have been dead longer
than have, suppose You know the best y lce
70 S,. get Nomethhg 10 o"rink"'--Suaday Morning
The native American., 1839-07-06

NORTH EASTERN BouNDARy.-lntheh the hennebec
Journal, of May 2lst VIC published the letter Of
Mr.. Stevenson, our Minister in London, with an
extract from communication of Lord Palmersion'
of April 3, proposing Joint commission to sur
vey and settle the northeastern Boundary Line,
from which we learned that the British Govern
ment had submitted to ours 'draft OF Conven-
lion for the purpose Of regulating the proceedings
of the Commissioners" Until recently we have
been in ignorance Of the nature of this "drait,
but are now compelled TO say that our worst
apprehensions are fully realized. We are not
able to inform our readers, by authority, Of the
precise terms of this ''draft," hut say that they
are wholly inadmissible.
Mr. Forsyth, the U. s. Secretary Of State, has
been here, where the Governor and council are IN
session. While in Portland last week, he had q
conference with Governor Fairfield, Mr.. Williams
Governor Kent, Colonel Davies and others
who met him there on his invitation, and submit
ted 10 them the proposition of the British govern
men,.-Thcy were unanimous in the opinion that
Maine could not agree to it, and they regarded It
only as calculated, if not designed, to make fur,
ther and severe test Of the patient forhearance OF
the state by delaying an equitable settlement.
What action the governor and council may
take on the subject, we do not know, but nn Ter
stand that the Governor and the other gentlemen
who were consulted at Portland complied viii
Mr. Forsy tbs request, by akirg counter
proposition, such as they thought Maine acould
agree to.-.Naine Journal.
The native American., 1839-07-06

COLLECTORS OFFICE CRY HALL NAY >. 1899.
~ 'iltE 10 DELINQ ENf TAX PAYERS.
IN conformity 10 aw, perempofy notice is hereb,
%''n 70 ai' p"rsohs rrs dents and residents whose
xr are in and unpaid that unless paymert be
adr at this office within sixty days from the date here
o' hr c'ercve means provided by law will, in all cases,
De applied, by dsraning and selling any personal pro-
perry found upon premises charged with taxes; and in
cass where no personal property be found, the real pro-
perry viii be advertised and sold.
may !. A. ROTHWELL, Collector
The native American., 1839-07-06
II LITERARY AND GRAPHICAL LLUsTRA.

II ITERARY AND GRAPHICAL ILLUSTRA-
hflONS OF Shakespeare and the British Drann com
prlslnG an Historical View Of the Origin and Improve
uent al he English Stage and Series Of Critical and
d. scrip i've Notices OF upwards If huned OF the
most Gel ed TIagrdirs Comedies, Operas, and Far
emh iis'd wi'h than two hundred engravings
OH wood 10y eminent artists, j. for sale bv
w NJ MORRISON.
Jun" % Four ,'ooss west Of 3 own's Hotel
MOT E.--Nati,e Amcri, a. Cruise, al a s.The
IN Naive American Nnsraptr.- The Native Ame.
rcan Assoca'ionn this city has been III txist nearly
two years. aud enrois among is members upwards of eIe
ven hundred out OF fourteen hundred Of the native ct
zens at the place.
lis objects
To repra The laws OF Na,,razation and
The establishment OF national character, and the per-
peuity Of our Institutions through the Of
countymen
A pap, /, Called The Native Am rican.'' was com.
nencad tew days after the org ,niza,ion o Society,
and has already 900 sub, clibeis In many places
our doctrns have TOM" ardent and able friends; but to
accomplish orr patriotic etds 50 that ri, upon
ourselves Tor the blessings Of peace. and in the etls of
war it will br ssarl io all TO take part and tron,-
Ily separate the bi thrgts OF our own Peop. from the
pr-tentions oI the paupers and oacast of
the Old World.
We therefore invite conntrymen throughout the
Union TO TO m auxiliary associations and to memoriaze
Congress for repeal of the laws OF Naturalization.
Our newspaper published weekly, at The price Of two
oIlas and fy cents per annum, pay able in advance.
We of 10 party in politics religion but embrace
men OF al creeds and faiths.
On mott" is" Our country utpays right; but right
aUr0ng country"
As every Of the Union who loves the land Of his
brh is Interested in tie principles advocate, ave hope
ach will voluntarily put forth his hand to help
honest ahonrs ond occasionally cheer with the cry of
God speed the cansc.'
New pape,s Of all parties throughout the country are
requested TO give this notice few inse tons and pc sons
rsiros Of becoming subscribers, correspondents
rb'os TO the paper requested to address the Editor
OF The Native American
b. order Of the President and Council.
T. d. JONES,
Secretary of the Nat. Amer Association Of the U. s.
MAJ % Washington city.
The native American., 1839-07-06

AsiiNUIoN DRANCH RAILROAD DEPOT
Washington May 1, 1889
N and after this date, the hour of departure Of ,be
' venting train of passenger cars Tor Bamor. viii
be changed 10 B 3i O'clock of which travellers will
Prase take notice >AML STETTlNIUS.
10y = Agent
| Ols FOR SALE.--Tre subscribsr IS anthoTiz1dt 7
IL dispose Of the following squares and lots viz.
Whole squares 467 and l7l
In square 36i. lots i5 l9 and 20
IL square PAS, lots 81 and SO
In square 2S4, tots 2l, %, %, and "a
In square 4Oi lot II
In square 424 10,
In square 3Is, lois 5, 8, 7, and 8
In square 426 lot 10
In square 37S. lots 3, 1 and IL
In square SIG lot> 6, y, 10, and IL
In square 4S9 lot Is
In square 452, several lots
hios' OF the above lots in desirable situations some
0. mem oelng ~ AMI near the Franklin Row SQUARE and
o'heFs o" aud near 7th street. Apply 10
ap 20
The native American., 1839-07-06

strictly adhered to each successive night, were
led TO apprehend there might be lemainiug foe
upon the premises. Another ambush my part
was successful in taking the surviving partner IN
crime and from that moment the sentlnes have
been recalled, notification has been resumed, and
all appears blhesome, and full of hope. Wesping
nay endure for night but jog comcth IN the morn
ing.-Ps. xxx. o. -CongregationaHst.
The native American., 1839-07-06

ASCENT OF SINAT.-The whole day We were
owing between parallel ranges of mountains, re-
ding in some places, and then again contracting,
I'd at about midday entered narrow and rugged
efle, bounded on each side with precipitous gran
; rocks more than thousand feet high. We
ltercd at the very bottom Of this defle, moving
r a time along the dry bed of torrent, now OBJ
ructed with sand and stones, the rocks on every
The native American., 1839-07-06

ANEcDeTE OF WAsHINGToN.-The surprise
and capture of the Hessian troops at Trenton, is
a we'll remembered event in revolutionary his
tory. It occurred at the darkest period of the re-
volutionary struggle and it was in the hour when
the hopes Of the most sanguine had almost failed,
that Con SO signally interposed to save our land.
Or that eventual morning Col. Bddle, Of Phila-
dcta.a, rode by the side Of Washington, and It Is
tron his Oft repeated relation Of the circumstances
,f.,hat contest that we have derived a knowledge
If the following interesting fact. The American
roops crossed The Delaware about nine miles above
Trenton and marched in two divisions upon the
own. This unexpected approach and vigorous
.ltack Of foes, supposed TO be dispirited and de-
natetA. was completely successful, and although
he floating ice in the rivel had DELAYED the CROSS
ng and it was 8 o'clock when Washington enter
the village, the victory was gained with ease
,ltogether unexpected. In few minutes all the
'utguards were driven in and the American force
laying surrounded the town, resistance became
ruthless, and the enemy surrendered. When this
vent was communicated to Washington, he was
,ressing forward, and animating his troops by his
:oice and example, instantly checking his horse,
ndihrowing the rens upon his neck the venerable
nan raised his eyes TO heaven and thus silently
md cmphatica!ly acknowledged from whence the
tictorv had come, and what aid he had implored
o guard his beloved country in the perilous con-
1ict 1t was not until the lapse Of about minute
hat he paused from his devout thankfulness, and
ordered the troops to stand to their arms.
The native American., 1839-07-06

MIsERIEs OF WAR.-But, 10 confine our atcn-
ion to the number of the slain, would give a
cry inadequate idea of the ravages Of the sword.
The lot of those who perish instantaneouslv may
: ,e considered, apart from religious prospects, as
d. comparatively happy, since they are exempt from
hose lingering diseases and slow torments 10 which
othcrs are liable We cannot see an individual
,Xpire, though stranger an enemy, without be-
ng sensiby moved, and prompted BY compassion
20 lend him every assistance in our power
Every trace OF resentment vanishes in moment ::
very other emotion gives way to pity and terror
IN these last cxtremitics we remember nothing
)ut the respect and tenderness due to our com
non nature. What scene then, must field Of
battle present whore thousands are left without
assistance and without pity, with their wounds
,yposed to the piercing air, while the blood free
ing as it flows, binds them to the earth, amid
&c trampling of horses and the insults Of an en-
,ged foe l(thcy are spared by the humanity
fthc enemy, and carried from the field, it is but
rolongation Of torment, Conveyed in uneasy
| nhiccs often to remote distance, through roads
most impossible, they are lodged in ILL., prepared
'ccpacles for the wounded and the sick, where the
srictv of distress battles all the efforts Of human-
and skill, and renders il impossible to give to
'ch the attention he demands. Far from their ma
We home, no tender assiduitics of friendship, no
eli-known voice, no wife or mother or sister, is
aar TO soothe their sorrows, relieve their thirst or
oso their eyes in death. Unhappy man! and
lust you be swept into the grave unnoticed and
/ numbered and no friendly tear be shed for YOUR
ftrings, or mingled with your dust st!-Roberf
LGU
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

Der. l5.-An Old Ofsndcr.--Elza Davis, negro
wench with half dozen aliases tn her name. was
brought sP for about the tenth time, charged with
rcob'ss couple Of nynrhs Of the pave ola LOT of
dresses valued At $40 This negro wench makes =
regular business OF robbing houses Of certain char
actsr. because the wretched inmates seldom ike a
make their appearance 10 testify In court az ms.
deserts for the dsmoissijss who had been
seemed bsst on pursuing her to the utmost srtrsm;-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

WHs'LL Bur NY srmAwsERs,Es1-On the 18th
inst 10 day, sale OF strawberry plants will take
place at l50 Broadway. These plants are raised
By Mr.. b. w. Haisht, Of Williamsburg, in very
beautiful garden, laid cut originally by Col Graham
Mr.. Haight calls them the Victoria strawberries
We have received a beautiful lithograph Of them,
and they look like life that our mouth watered at
the sight Only think 81 strawberries a inches by
4, and As red, rich and ripe woman's lips. When
I visited Williamsburg last summer, these straw
berries were NOT ripe, but could see among the
bushes several living strawberries red and ripe too
that always make the soul OF man melt like charity
II. b. M. BRIe RUzzARD, with what there is left
cf the small fleet Of slave vessels that arrived here
with her, will sail the first week in November, but
not for Ja~Aics. ~ has been stated in one Of the
small papers. They have hesa here now for over
three msstbs, ssd daring sb.t tine the British on
GERS have sees good deal II fun and sIcryperAaps
more than they ever have Or ever will meet with On
tts east q Africa. TAs Caahariss, which arrived
here last week. viii recalls Ter the prsssst. ~.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

THx LscoSoco NonirArroS-The county con.
vention met last night at Tammany Hall, anda fierce
debate ensued between ne buttend faction, and those
who are deemed 70 be in the special confidence Of
the Costcm House clique When the delegates got
tired Of talking, il resolved to appoint commit
tees 60 address all the individuals who were candi
dates for the nominations, and try to find out their
sentiments. II this course is followed II will be
some days before the nominations completed and
placed before the public Alderman Guion, Of the
4th ward, was said TO be the most prominent, and
likely man for the Office Of Register. No opinion
could be formed Of the Assembly ticket, a. almost
every member Of the convention had avorite or
other, and each swore that his man was the only
real genuine, orthodox locofoco II is said that In
the multitude II councillors, there 10 wisdom; asd,
Psrhaps, 10 This situde Of candidates the loeofcees
may be able 10 fad available mes In rus fss Az
ssmbly.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

0rs-An account Of the entrance Of his Democratic
Majesty into Philadelphia, with wood engravings,
will be given tomorrow. We received it last night
at a late htur.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

o. Persons wishing the HERALD, to be served
regularly at their houses, during the ensuing win
tenwill please leave their names at the office "a
Ann street. In cold winter the newsboys are not
fosnd 80 easily so plentfally in the streets-sc
You can have it at your houses, warm and comorta-
ble with your coffee.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

AoouDuMT.-O0 Dmooy ovOD61EloGt, It nine o'clock,
nss. apPsrsstly in liqsss, west on board the
steanar 0sasslA lyiag 6sstsf Barclay street,
and inquired whore the Jsssy ferry boats started
from. The Waterman board the Osceola informed
49,, and he was geng ashore he fell into the river
and was drowned. His hat and copy Of Shake
speare-Borradaille edition-were found, but his
BODY has not yet been recovered. The hat was made
oy Wallace ana Warnock. He said that he had
been employed by the Messrs. Stevens, New Jersey,
ana tns IS all thatis known of or about him. The hat
and book can be seen at the Hudson River Steam
Boat Office, foot of Barclay street.
CoHsUL IRisr REMovED.-S0, Consul Trist is to
DC removed at last. From the FIRST moment that we
examined his case, We felt satisfied that he would
have to come home and clear up his conduct. We
were the first to open the subject to the public-and
II ne can clear himself from only half Of the
Charges made against him, we hereby engage to pre-
sent him with hat and pair of breecbes
RARE AUrocAApHs.--A sale Of very rare. and 70 ~
curious autographs will take place tomorrow.
Ono STATE ELEsrIoN.-So far as heard from
the new Legislature stands thus: The loeofocos
have probably swept the state.
Senate. l'ssf'''. Wig
House House Of Assembly, 81 g
SICKNESS IN THE SOUTHERN Cries The sick
ness in New Orleans has diminished so much that
the daily reports Of nterments have been dscontin-
ued. In Natchez the contagon is very bad. OF the
ninety yellow fever taken into the hospta dS.
ring the moAth Of September, twenty-five have
resulted fatally. The sickness is raging with some
violence at Baton Rouge, Bayou Sara, Opelousas.
severe in Mobile that the population has diminished
by flight and death, to about one thousand and in Au
gusta Geo, to eight hundred. Charleston Continues
very healthy the deaths in the last week having been
only twenty-one, and but Of these of the vel
low fever. -
CAsELEssSEss.-On Tuesday last, a stage can
sized in descending hill below Orwigsburg. Pa bv
which Francis Shleton, Of Pottsville, was Killed
STEAMBOAT sSAGGED.-The Gallatin from Lou.
isville, on her way to ST. Louis. struck 4 snaaa
short time since, but did not sink. Her cargo, how
ever, was very much injured.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

TRorrISG Hossn.-Governor Seward returns to
this city today, order TO take another look at the
military. His Kitchen Cabinet arrived here on the
day before Yesterday. His Excelency roasts his
small potatoes at the Aston House. As am also an
Aston House Ioaer Of course there is nothing wrong
in that tits funny, however, to see how the Gov.
and his Cabinet trotting eternally from p
Ter to post why can't they stay At Albany, and at
tend to their crops Of small potstoes7
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-16

o. Tar WALL srnEEr PRrSrs are already begin
ming to take ground for suspension and in supper,
Of another act Of raud insolvency and roguery The
"Star," the Courier" and the Express. are all
edging towards this position. Now Il happens that
these three priats, editors and all are the purchased
instruments Of the U. 3. Bank-bound and mort
gagged 10 adept her code Of honesty and her system Of
morals. These papers are also the organs Of the
whig party. Take care.