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Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

PERQUIsITEs OF oFFIcE.-The New York Dis.
patch relates as a current anecdoto in the CITY,
that year or two ago country cousin applied
to friend in power for assistance to berth
in the corporations gift He was accordingly
set to work at one dollar and a quarter per day
and in few months called upon his friend to
inform him he was going to Harlem to make
his first payment on house and lot he had
purchased. "How," said the other, show is
this? Did you not tell me you were poor?'-
"Yes." Sand have you saved money enough
to buy you house on dollar and a quarter a
day?" The other laughed, and after some hes
italion answered.: "I'lI tell you what it is, sir,
that was darned good berth you gave mel
got dollar and quarter from the city; then
the contractor gave me two dollars to watch
the sub-contractors, and they gave me two dol
lars more not TO watch them"
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

A DoDn East Brief-"There are three
points in this case, may it please your honot,"
said the defendants counsel, "In the first
place, we contend that the kettle was cracked
when we borrowed it; and secondly, that it was
whole when we returned it; and thirdly, that
zoe nerer had It," Some of our lawyers nearer
home, we opine, need not go down east for
precedent. A plaintiff lately brought an action
against Saratoga sportsman for nogugon'Ly
shooting his COW instead Of the woodcnucK ne
had aimed at. "May it please your honor"
said the defendants counsel, 1--WE shall prove
that we never in our life fred at woodchuck'
and secondly, that the COW we killed belonging
to the plaintiff was raccoon."
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

Not so poor as mOm 6e.-one day as judge
Parsons was jogging along the road on horse,
back, over destitute road through wild ano
worthless land, he came upon log hut, dirty,
smoky, shattered and wretched. He stopped
to contemplate the too evident poverty Of the
scene. A poor, half starved fellow, with u IN
combed hair, and unshaved beard, thrust MS
head through square hole, which served ior .
window, with, Il say, Judge, amt so poor as
you think me to be-, for | don't own TINS S''
land
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

The Locofocos swear by all that's good and
bad, that Swartwout is now, and always has
been Wing. BY reference to the Senate
Journal OF 1880, it will be seen, that he receiv-
ed his appointment by party vote. Among
those who voted for him were, Benton, Forsyth,
Grundy and Woodbury.. There, swallow that,
will you ye Locos; and then twit Wing editors
of lying--it's mighty consistent transcript.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

fuoilc meetings are being held in several coun,jo,
!" 'ns state, Tor the purpose of nominating cand
date Tor the u Senate in opposition to R. J. walker
. frentiss seems to be the unanimous choice Of ,hc
Wings The election will come on a, ,ho W.
OF the Legislature. "'N' s''0'0H
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

'''ii0no wing gives the following as a com.
-: 0'e'nent OF the strength of parties in the Viz.
= Eegslature;-Whgs so, Conservatives 10, Loco
os TO- Wing and Conservative ma ority, 20. The
wings nave also gained three members ofCongress
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

( Small debts, observes DR.. Johnson, are like
small shot, they are rafting on every side, and
can scarcely be escaped without wound great
debts are like cannon, Of loud noise and little
danger.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

"Daddy, | reckon as how's | nigh. 60 a
coutin now, bein' as how Geese. berry pics is
comm in fashion, m-a.i-n-t II
dyes, son, reckon So"
"Well, i'll don't 60 to see somebody's gall
next Sunday, then saw my old hat in too"
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18
OFFICIAL HONESTY.
A STRIKING CASE .

The following article, the substance OF which
is extracted from the report of the nvestiga-
ting committee, presents an awful picture of
the honesty and strict morality Of Mr.. Levi
Woodbury's trusted agents in collecting the
proceeds of the sales Of public lands. There
may have been rogues under other administra-
tons, but 1t must be conceded that this bears
off the palm from all others, in the number and
amount of their depredalions. OF Sirty.Seuen
land office receivers, Sirty-three were default
ers! Never did any set of men possess so hap
Ply knack as Van Buren, and Woodbury. in Sc
Letting rogues for office. They seem to have
been guided by an unerring instinct, and i'm
PEELED by an irresistible affection to the embra-
ces of thieves.
From the NeO York Times.
PUBLIC MISUNDERSTANDING LANDs.-We be-
leve there are sxty-seven public land districts
and the same number officers appointed, call
ed RECEIVERS, whose duty it is to soil the land
and receive the money.
The congressional committee report, (page
143) siXty-three Of these officers as defauters,
with names, dates, and sums, many of which
sums are from $4,000 to 100000, All these
were out Of Office so long ago as October, 1887
They also report list of nine receivers,
whose defaults have been ascertained since
that date; portion Of these also, are for large
amounts.
Here are seventy-two ofthis class of officers
who have plundered the public Of more than a
million Of dollars.
1t should be noted that this list was taken
from Mr.. Woodbury's reports. The commit.
tee had neither time nor means to enter the
dark recesses Of any Of the UNREpoRTED rece-
vers.
We hope the first act Of next congress will
be the creation ola committee or committees,
to enter personally on the examination Of eve.
ny one Of these "mints Of private coinage"
We fear the Indian department will be found
even more rotten than that Of the public lands.
The committee seem to conclude that the
government RETAINERs went in office, known to
be gross delinquents, for the benefit of their
active, INSCRIPTIONS parlizan services.
Will the committee inform us in their next
report whether those men were not originally
appointed entirely on this principle9
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18
With perfect respect, &c.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
To the President Of the United States.

To the President OF The United States.
Every man will readily perceive that the
sentiments of this letter is the only safe or cor
rect doctrine in respect TO persons having
charge of public money.
We acknowledge that we can find no con-
demnatory precePts against the practice flax
ing the Treasury to support elections, in the
history of the government before Jackson's
time. For the practice was inUented and had
its origin in the hero's reign.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-07-18

'Dick you have got hole in your trousers
swell who cares? it will wear longer than a
patch yes says Sam, 'and wider too
The native American., 1839-01-19

We are gratfed to see that Gov. Veazey in
his message to the Legislature of Maryland, at the
commencement Of its present session, has recon-
mended TO that body the extension of the law fol
the registration of voters throughout the State
This ought to have been done at first instead oil
conining its operation to Baltimore alone.
In fact, the circumstances connected with the
alien population, augmented and constantly
accumulating, make it highly expedient, if not
absolutely necessary, that that law should be CO.
extensive with the limits Of the state and that a
similar law should prevail throughout every State
in the Union, to guard our institutions against
those numerous frauds, by which the sacred right
of voting-the very foundation of our system--is
abused and likely to be brought into contempt
We hope the Legislature will act promptly in
carrying ou, ths.suggestion the Governor which
we consider of paramount Importance. The chief
magistrate of Maryland, whose gnbernatoral
Term has lust closed, will enjoy, in retirement that
lust pride, which the consciousness OF his having
done his duty is well calculated to inspire. He
has secured an elevated reputation for himself,
and maintained the honor and dignity ofthe State.
The native American., 1839-01-19

At stated meeting of the Washington Light Infantry,
held Monday evening, the 7tll instant. the following
Preamble aud Resolutions unanimously adoptrd:.-
WHEREAS the members of the Washington Light In
ansry deeply regretting the decease their fellow
ner, and brother -arlns ALFRED F. You've and being
anxious render 10 his memory that respect which
intimate acquaintance, with HIN while living, imp
.v-ly demands ami to express % his fanny and friends
tasting sorrow they feel from the mutual loss they
ave sustained in his untiEeiy uecease cut oH he has
,een in the flower OF life. and when his opening pros
.ects usefulness brightest; sndeared, hs was
) ALL by lis kind disposition. his general amenity Of
manners, and his honorable standing among his fellow
athens, gained bt his correct department coubinng the
affections Of relative with the usefulness Of citizen;
Therefore. .s> ..,
Resoved That the members Of this Corps feelingy
-ympathz. with the relatives Of the deceased i'll the
,.,al loss they have sustained. :.
Resoircd Tlat tins notice Of his death be entered upon
he journal Of the Company =:
Resolved That copy ofthe above Preamble and Reso-
;ons be seat to the family of the deca sed and pub
'jshed i'll the papers of tn. City.
JNO. Il. GIvENS. Secretary.
The native American., 1839-01-19
,Sooo TLousfon's EIoguence.--A gentleman di-

San, Ho.ston's Eloquence.--A gentleman di-
rec, from Texas informs us that President Hous-
ton has been addressing public meetings in Texas
on the land law and Indian affairs. Four weeks
ago he made the following hit at the American
land spectators: They come SAID ne, like
the sm arm of locusts tha, overspread Egypt, bear
ipo famine on their wings, and u,tering but the
single hungry cry Of LAND! LAND! LAND Yet
let the land they SO much cove, be invaded by the
Mexicaus. or a straggling band Of Indians, ihese
men arc the first to fly over the Sabine. had
the creating of Texas, would have made 'he ga
bne as wide the Atlantic 10 he,l, IN ~ su''' '"'
tardly Observation-Disclosures fr'e : 'aa"'
1.-THE ex-presdent of Texas wo"'a ''Ae :" nave
the New Republic peopled with europeans IN
preference to Americans, his former countFymen'
we sincerely wish he had the power OF damming
the current Of emigration and turning it from us
in one perpetual food-tde, if the Texans desire
The native American., 1839-01-19

We have seen all account of an astonishing cure
of hydrophobia. reported in the Sunday Morn
ing News" by remedy called Spiritus Ta@,
or East India Medicine, in the hands of man
named Jennison. We would have noticed this
before, but we do not feel so ssngnine in the eics-
cy ofany new remedy rs ,o introduce it to The put
|c on single trial; although this case comes well
authenticated. We have entertained the hope Of
hearing that further trial would confirm, this ae-
count, and establish The reputation Of this medicine
as CERTAIN re .edy for the saos, dreadful nlaedy
perhaps, that atflics the human family Such
remedy IS great desidsrasun in the healing art
Nay Our hopes be realized.
This East India Medicine is also highly recon-
nentled in retanus, (ocked jaw and other spas
!nodic diseases.
The native American., 1839-01-19

Resolved That the petition OF Miranda Motley be
committed to the Committee for Courts of Justice, with
instructions to report bill making habisua drunkenness
sufficient ground for divorce i'll Count OF Chahcery
and that they also inquire into the expedieEcy of autoi
Zng tne ChanceIi ,cis. the control over The
persons and estates Of habiial drunards that he is
torized exercise persons and estates OF luna
ties
The above resolution Of the Legislature of
Kentucky, may have dangerous tendency. If
drunkenness be made legal cause of divorce, would
it no, induce many to become drunkards, who,
uninAuenced by looking to the result of such law,
would have remained sober! Ue think it holds
ou, too strong an incentive to in,emperance.
The native American., 1839-01-19
JLo,o,obI, 70 Le!aad-It is stated in foreign

IZonorobI, 10 Irelaad.-It is stated in foreign
,,,,.rs ,b,, in the four counties of Cork, Clare,
limerick. and Kerry, the last Munster circuit
closed without capital conviction. These coun-
ties contain population Of two millions. and pre-
san, n.oe of honor 10 the human name. to which
nerbaps no district in The world OF equal popula-
lion furnishes parallel ltis aproud monument
If Irish character and puts to shame the oppres-
sors who forge her letters
What consolation we derive from the above an
nouncement of the Philadelphia Ledger Then
we have a, las, drained that copious source, Ire.
,,od from all her trash and rabble. What are we
to expect hereafter from that quarter!
If those things ascribed TO the Irish in lrelanc
by the Ledger, "present page OF honor 10 the
human name" and erect "a proud monument 0
The native American., 1839-01-19

Our talented and patriotic friend of the F." Sun
day Morning News" will see by our drafts upon
the columns Of his last number, what ex-scissori-
al havoc il was subjected 10.
We have often heard of peoples being killed
with Kindness. On this principle we claim ex-
emption from censure for it is fact that we
would have depredatcd it still more ard literally
have destroyed it with this seeming strange bcne-
violence, if we had had room for the interesting in
telligcnce contained usual, in his excellent pa
per.
The native American., 1839-01-19
DR.. Thomas d. JONES,

DR.. Thomas d. JONES,
Editor Of the Naiius american.
SIR: have received from Mr.. II. }. Brent his
resignation of the joint edtorship of the Native
American. Mr.. Brent, who has been one The
ablest and most Jealous advocates Of our cause,
will carry with him the grateful acknowledge
meats 0. the whole Association, and their sincere
regret or the loss OF the support we nave hereto
fore received from his pen.
You will therefore rcafter be charged with
the responsible duties of sole editor.
am, Sir,
Your most obeent servant.
Jos. II. BRADLEY,
President Na.iue i'm. .9ssociation.
January ID, 1880.
The native American., 1839-01-19

A commission of two persons from the Legis-
Iature of Kentucky, was sent TO the Legislature OF
Ohio to procure the enactment of laws protective
of the shareholders Of the former State against the
interference Herewith by the citizens of the lat
ter, which is likely to create bad feelings between
these two sisters Of the Confederate family.
The native American., 1839-01-19

it,u Galveston, And that he Sabine would
Iprove as efIectual barrier in preventing item
from coming over on this side, as /, wonld have
been against Americans going over on that sIe.
had Gen. Houston been eneuu ell with creative
power over this offspring Of his va.or and patriot
ism. His vaor, il is said, was asleep at San Ja-
cinto on the Goth April bat was reused by the
Glamour of the soiiery, which brought i,
into action on the 2lst: while his patriotism
owed It's existence to the energetic principle of
love Of land
II the Sabine had come out Of this creators
hand las wide the Ailuntic." and sufficient
ITO hem in such dastardIy fugtives' as the Aue-
rlcans, we think it must have operated 10 hem
them out also; and that except that creating power
had been exerled only way recently. General
Houston himself would have been deprived OF
the imnora! honors OF San Jacinto, and the glory
of being the founder of a Republic.
But very little time has seemed suf Gle j. 10
lther the palm and fade the crown and the scep-
tire has departed from him, and his hopes have
been (La)- )-Mar-d.
The native American., 1839-01-19
TO NATIVE AMERICANS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY:

TO NATIVE AMERICANS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY:
FeloU. Citizens: am directed, by the President and
C,unc, ol the Native American Association oil the mite
States at Washington City to invite you to form IN the
different counties and cities of the several States auxiliary
Native Associations TO be united with us IN TINS cause
am also instructed to cal! your attention 10 the neces
sity of authorizing committee OF such OF those societies
as may be formed prepare, in your name memorials
to Congress- to be presented at the early part OF the en-
suing session. praying for repeal OF tie laws Q! natura
izatIon
Your fellow. countryman,
HENRY j. BRENT,
Corresponding Sec'ry Of The Nattre I'm.
Association of The U. S.. Wash. tify
The native American., 1839-01-19

The Northern borders are more quiet, though
Mackenzie is Generating to and fro, agiating the
spirit, not of sympathy only, bnt of piracy;
which does not deserve to be called war. The
trial of prisoners is still going on.
The native American., 1839-01-19

We have expected for several weeks to hear
from our correspondents, ''An Irishman's Slave"
who has not YET fulfilled his promise.
We should rejoice to know whether our friend
has got free, or has suffered any mitigation of his
bondage. We have lately had reason SO to hope.
The native American., 1839-01-19

Irish character" certain it is, that that ass OF
the population Of tie United STATES com, IN for
very, very small share Of the glory.
Here, il is true, they enjoy an abundance of the
''dcciardtiue glory" through their favor-secking
faterers. This might be expected sign Of
the times
The native American., 1839-01-19

ENILLIAM BELL. Gentlemen Coat dresser and
w Dyer, has resumed his business, in person. in
he City Of Washington and RemOued to the south side
Of Ppnnsy Avenue, opposite Third Street Crate
n for past favors during five years. he respectfully So
cits continuance from members Of Congress- and ct-
zens cebeaIly aud is puncuaty and diligence to bus
So combined with his superior method Of renovang
senemrns garments, secure their CUSTOM nothing
shall be wanting OH his part.
N. b. III. wonld inform the Public that he has
whatever with his former establishment, al
though his sign is still there. Jan. l2-St
The native American., 1839-01-19

An uncongenial amaigamaon, and oebasing
mixture to "1hing-e' such one with patriots.
if rightly SO called. But is it fact that Ming is
dismissed! We would be glad to know that it is
so; for more than one reason.
The native American., 1839-01-19

|. The Bill to graduate the price of the public
lands passed the Senate on Thursday, l7,h inst.
bv vote Of 81 to %; but our hope is, that it
will be defeated in the House Of Representatives.
The native American., 1839-01-19
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

Three doors east # Tie Centre Market Pennsylvania .ven-
ue, Washington City.
I'D w. q u. BROOKE, successors TO t. Brooke
a. s. Son, most respectfully announce to the czeDs
Washington and the pubic generally that they have
, iage and general assortment OF LADIES' AND GEN
fLEMEN'S SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES
and. They receive weekly, from Philadelphia, Ladies'
nd Gentir. MS Boots and Shoes Of the latest style and
,ost superior workmanship They also have Mems,
4oys and Chdrens coarse Boots and B,ogans great
arl.y They respectfully invite purchasers cal! and
xulnne their stock. TO the Ladies they would remark
hat their stock of American and English Kid and Mooc
Slippers, not to be surpassed by any in the city.
Jan. 5.
The native American., 1839-01-19

Alexander Ming has been dismissed by Mr.
iloyt on account of his ''mixing in with the Pa
triots If this be true, it is perfectly correct, as
government officers have no right TO take par, Ill
such matters.-N. I. UMg.
The native American., 1839-01-19
MARRIED.

In this City, Thursday evening last, by the Rev.
iienry Sticer, Mr. ROBERT B HUGHES oi George
town, to Miss ELIZA FRANCES third daughter of Mr.
LodoWick sheppard, Of this City.
The native American., 1839-01-19

LrHEETINGS AND DIAPERS-We have lately
~ cpved-
50 pieces Ga, Sd and IL Sheetings
% do Diapers, 6-4, 3D. and 1914
The above will be sold low
jan IL BRADLEY g. CATLETT.
The native American., 1839-01-19

The Legislature of South Carolina have passed
preamble and series of resolutions in favor of
the Sub b-Treasury system, by vote of about 10
to |.
The native American., 1839-01-19

CARD-EhOCH TUCKER, Merchant Tailor
"A the late firm Of T ,cker & Thompson,) begs leave
announce to his old and the Public his prepa
ration and ability them, formerly with all arti-
cl@s in his linz, Of the most superior quality
Nov. 3O--6
The native American., 1839-01-19

Letters from Laguna, received in this city, con-
firm the news of the declaration of war on The
part OF Mexico against France.
The native American., 1839-01-19

The blockade of the Mexican ports by the
French still continues.
The native American., 1839-01-19

BEDFORD MINERAL WATER, carbonated and
ID ~o'tl-d at the Sprng.A supply oil this celebrated
mineral always hand and for sale by the case
ozen single bottle, at Todds Drug Store where the
water in it's natural state, also be had in barrels half
barrels. or hv the gallon. Jan IL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1839-11-25
From the Ozark Standard Oct. II.
THE CHEROKEES

The following is from our correspondent. In nd
dition to the Information herein continued, an order
from Forl Wayne upon the keeper Of the military
stores at Fayetteville, has been received deman-
ding sx.pounder and 400 rounds canister shot,
for the defence oil the Fort.
Fayetteville, Oct. II, 1899.
GENrLEMEN--
The latest that we have from the Cherokee
Nation, WINS communicated few days since by a
highly respectable gentleman from Fort Gibson,
and il Is to this effect. John Ross 1.-THE usuiper)
had replied to the demand Of Gen. Arbuckle for the
delivery of the murders ofthe Ridges aud Boull-
mot, in which lie stated that the murders were
unknown to him--and that he had no objection
10 their being brought TO justice, and that Gen.
Arbuckle with the regular troops under his COM
,nand, might enter The Cherokee Nation aud
take the niurdcrcrs il uey could be found :-bui
u he stou'd cali 10 his aid dny.of the Ridge Party
or Volunteers he toold not anstcer for The conse-
quenees This reply is considered by all as All
insult offered to our regular army, and trust il
will be considered. What course Gen. A
will. take in this matter is unknown hut fron
his known firmness, and determination to carry
out the orders of the Government in all cases
there is no doubt but that he will use strong ant
energetic measures and that he will not disgrace
his profession.
Very respectfully,
oh, "a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1839-11-25
Eye-W alter Z!

For sore or innamsd eyes. nothing known gives
such immediate and comfortable reiiej On recent
sore eyes, the effect is most saluiary. Where IL,
complaint has been Of Years standing, and in some
.vlrcme cases the most u,ex ected and desirable
Lief has been found in The Of this Eye Water az
Ter every oih'r remedy had tailed Persons wi o ha ~
uacd it, pronounce it without hesitation ,he best prep
aration for these complaints they have met with
Price Is cents a bottle.
t+tNone genuine, unlcss signed on the outside
orinted wrapper by the sole PROPRIETOR T. KID
DER, successor TO The late DR.. Conway. For sale,
with all the other "Conwuy Medicines" at his Coun-
ting Room, No. 80, next door to J. Kidders Drug
Store, corner oil Court & Hanover Streets near Con.
gross Hall, Boston ;-,hnd, by his special appoiu
monthly E E Fl PRENKlS IS Montpelier.
DR.. p. SPAEDlNG, L, Ion.
p LYON Wa. srbury
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1839-11-25

What's in the Wind ?--We copy the two follow
ing paragraphs from The Cincinnati papers. The
first is from the Wing the last from the Evening
Post. What is the matter? --Let's hear it all
"A Rumor.--We have heard rumor of grea
crime in connection with the name of one among
US who has been in high station. Until the rumor
however, shall assume n more authentic shape
we are not at liberty to say further. Probably the
Cincinnati Government paper may be able to tlro
some light upon the subject. -Whig.
90 1t has been bruited throughout our street:
and in our public houses for several days past
that late loco foco Senator Of the United States
is charged with crimes, for which, should he b'
r'nvicted, the Penitentiary will be his portion
Erentng Post