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The native American., 1839-02-23

The intclligencer commenting on the gradua-
ton bill, says:
Whilst on the subject Of the Public Domain,
we cannot pass by the opportunity Of expressing
the qualification that we have derived from what
we consider the decisive votes of the House Of
Representatives. within the two last days, against
the Graduation Bill--an ill-timed measure, which,
as we verify believe, would have been the enter
ing wedge to the ultimate loss of this great ma
tiona property. and which moreover contained an
invidious discrimination between the residents of
the new and the old States in their right to pur-
chase the public lands at the reduced price for
which the hill provided. Some of our political
friends, we know, favored the bill; but they will
not take it amiss that, on this question Of public
policy, great question independent Of all party
considerations, we should differ from them in
opinion"
We rejoice with our neighhor heartily, because
his expressed opinions on This subject accord pre-
csely with our own. We too, perhaps. differ
from some of orr friends but as there is no crime
in an honest difference Of opinion, we shall there
fore make no apology for it. But the chief OBJ
lee. in presenting this extract from the editorial
remarks Of our neighbor, was 10 inform our
ders of provision in that Bill, Of which we were
not before appraised, which gives the States in
which the lands lie the privilege of purchasing
up the lands, which it was the object of the Bill
to reduce the price of. The knowledge of this
increases our rejoicing at its defeat. Our neighbor
however seems to draw more qualification from
. the decisive votes of the House of Representa-.
tives in its repeated action against the Bill" than,
we apprehend, is destined to endure long. For
while the casting vote would be sufficient TO de-
eide the fate of any Bill for the present, so close
vote as that by which this Bill was laid aside,
(being only 5 majority for laying it on the table
when first taken up, and. if we remember well,
only 2 majority against the motion to reconsider
that vote,) and kept there, looks like case of
asphyxia. in which the patient, if not aided, may
never rise but by assiduous attention may be re-
suscitated and brought into full vgor and ANNA
ton. This is our apprehension in the present
case. We wish this struggle for the Public Do
main, originating in one-sided, selfish motives,
may not be protractcd ill the augmented southern
and western population. and consequent represen
tation in Congress, shall increase sufi GENTLY tt
overcome us by the power of king numbers
We sincerely believe that that beneficial ant
but for its rather too great partiaty for the new
States inst project kno'n as Clay's Land Bill,
would have resulted in one ofthe greatest general
The native American., 1839-02-23

| a,>LEG Mt AND FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND
H. SHOES-sgu Of the Mammoth Golden Boot
JOSEPH b. FORD, Pennsylvania Avenue, nearly oppo-
site Browns Hoel has received by the latest impor'aons
from France his usual supply of French Calfskins and
French Morocco, potion of which he has made into
splendid Boots and shoes and prepared to make to
der any article in his line in style warranted equal to
al this any other country
]. B F. offers to the ladies resident and visiting the
Metropolis the Towing, superior Of their kind viz
Cater Boots. of any variety with heantii,
men Of co.orcd Satin Tuc, with celoTed Morocco to suit
for making Cater Boots Ladies have any color they
wish to match their dresses
Christina Waterproof Boots lined with fur most de-
sirable article for winter.
Also, the Quilted Silk Boots and Buskns with cork
| socd Boots ard Shoes made light and elastic.
Slippers Of every variety. for balls and evening parties
with all other articles usually kept in fashionable shoe
establishment
TO the gentlemen ]. B. f. would particularly remarl.
that he is, in every way prepared 70 fit them with Boots
and shoes in the neates and most fashionable manner
All the work Of his establishment is Invariably made of
French Calf and Morocco Skins. with Spanish Solos, ard
having succeeded with great and attention in getting
lasts perfectly adapted TO tile shape of the human foot
and in securing the services OF Mr.. JAMES PARSONS.
(whose superiority in cutting an! fitting is generally
acknowledgrd.) he with the greatest confidence
recommend his establishment to the patronage OF the
Public.
DC. 8
The native American., 1839-02-23

hocrH'e y inluIcu, tnhh gum puniShVu W WIZ
we to abolish every law under whirh innocence
| is sometimes made to suffer, we might repeal
! very upon the statute book.
| OF those who are imprisoned for debt what
proportion does the unfortunate bear to the
Iraudnlent' Very small, we think. Generally
HE unfortunate honest man enlsts the sympathy
OF his creditor or the aid Of his acquaintance,
aud obtains relief from the penalty OF the law.
The fraudulent man only suffers what he de-
serves, and Oh his account such laws should not
he abolished.
We have known men with thousands in their
possession, and far exceeding the sum total OF
their debts (and their own money too but for
the Just claims Of their creditors) who in the
very act Of going to Jail, would, with an exulting
grin. jingle it at those who had subjected them
TO the incarceration, after every other mode had
been tlied ine n,ctnally to obtain payment. What
rommi<rration is due to one no glures in his
own shamt?-who rjoices in the SYNONYMOUS
alternative Of being immersed in Jail, in prefer
rHce 10 ra,i ing hal he owes when it is in his
powrt:-- NO pr. f. rs fraud to honesty and igno-
miny to fair character, and for whom money has
more harms than the prison has trrrors? There
should be- for such 40 pity, except for his de-
pravt. R"mnvr the disgrace by abolishing
Imprisonment, for debt, and we are much mista-
ken If nonpa,in ing debtors viii not be vastly null
tpied except it be followed up BY the natural
and necessary remedy establishment of credit.
al will
the declared wish to be committed to prison to
avoid the consequences of their indolence-star-
walton.
Many who steal would not do il, if they could
obtain the stolen articles on credit: this being
fused, they become, against their will criminals
instead of debtors 1T worse to steal needed
article, not being able to pay for it. than to re-
fuse pay for the same article obtained by nomi-
nal purchase or BY the consent of the owner, in
tending at the time never to pay for it al
though able to do so? We see no difference:
then abolish imprisonment for stealing also.
1t is principle in law that the punishment
should b. propnrtonate to the offence: and is
right and just IN itself. Is then imprisonment
IA Just debt We think not While then such
nnprincip1ed men exist, it would seem eXprdient
that such law should exist also. 1t COMFORTS
with our observation that but for the really
cuIpable, the law would find but few subjects to
I, op'r II upon.
! The subject is one that requires great consid.
Grafton, and though our great desire to shake off
all ,rammtls u,lon p rsonaI liberty, save those
necessary fit t'r good order and Interests of
ciet., leads MS to W sh ,hr law might be passed,
vet we fear that unless there were some stimuli
jtaneons anar'm"nt to protect creditors and punish
aihIrss d+btnrs, more fraud would exist against
the right of property among us than could be
balanced by all the benefits Of the adjustment
Of Imprisonment.
The native American., 1839-02-23
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

EOHN SEXSMITH respt ctfully informs his custom
and the public generally that he has relinquished
his former stand 10 his brother VIM Srxsn,th, and that
he has taken the doors OF DR.. Gantons
ar, and two doors west OF Mr. r. Keyworth's Jewelry
store where he has opened entire stock consist
ing of the following articles.
Gen,emen's calf aud boots, Nulfers and boo
tees, pumps and shoes
Ladies' boots and shoes,
and kid slippers
/" white aud black satin slippers.
Misses boots & shoes morocco, kid coored slippers
Tog- iher with general assortment of boots
and shoes All of which h. is determined TO sell at the
lowest cash price. Call and get bargain
Feb. 80
The native American., 1839-02-23

Instructions have been sent from Washington
to- the District Attorney in New Orleans to in
>titu'r proceedings against Capt. Clarke Tor re.
capturing The schooner Lone from French prize
crew III on board for violation Of bloc kadc.
| The ". O. Bulletin SAYS: " Capt. Clarke has no
i.iug to fear from process Of that kind. For
a justification Of the act, he can shelter himself
nnder the law Of nations; and If his own govern
ment view the gallant exploit in cnl rahe light,
it is some consolation to the Captain that the
people think very differently, and applaud as
heroic deed which their rulers would stigma
tive as criminal -Lou'sriHs Journul.
We had supposed tina, every body was pleas
ed with the exploit Of Capt. Clarke, and that
general appreciation was accorded I" him for re-
capturing the Lone, except few Frenchmen in
New Orleans, who were Outrageous under the
wound inflicted on their national Pride. They
could not bear The idea that three Yankee tars
had rctaktn schooner manned BY nine French
mrn-ED. Ma. AM.
"Thr Moni'eur (otIiria'l pub'i>hrs a" or'Ii-
name prohibiting the rxpo'tatIon Of grain from
The Frrmh ports. A d-arlh is apprthended in
F.anre."
"The laboring classes in England continue in
| great state Of excitement, stimulated by the
high price ol bread
"O'ConneI has had quarrel with the Dub.
lin press" and it appears has of.nded and allie
mated from hsm that division Of il which had
sustained him. What wonder that this "enemy
of all righteousness should fall out with the
press even that portion Of it to which he is in
dtb,ed for his elevations: like the torpid adder
which bites the friendly hand that warns it into
active life Ii is credilabe to have the enmty
of O'Connell.
The native American., 1839-02-23
STATES.

S6.2l5 1888
Twelve and half per cent on the
nett proceeds of the States in
which the public lands are situa-
ted,
N It proceeds that would have been
divided among all the States,
The native American., 1839-02-23

Twelve and a Total amount OF
half per cant nett proceeds
on the nett that would have
proceeds of been received b,
sales in each each State.
of The States +.
in which the
pnblic lands
are situated.
The native American., 1839-02-23
5ARAToRIo for the BENEFIT or THE ORPHAN

(ARATORIO for the BENEFIT OF THE ORPHAN
W ASYLuMS OF THIS CIrN.--in compliance
A,,h d. sire whch has been very generally expressed,
Mr.. DIELMAN, aud the ladies and gentlemen v no We're
associated s.ih him IN the lat" performances, have
>entpd 10 repeat it, ON MONDAY EVENING, FEB.
IS at the Presbyterian Church. on liz street. to com
mpuce at ncioc The proceeds, after payln, expen-
.ps, are be equally divided between the two Orphan
ASynms both of v hch being dependent for their support
aron III charity Of the community now in needy cir
cun>tances.
Tickets may he had at most Of the drug stores and book
Stores at the following prices ticket to admit family
Of not five persos $3-Ticket TO adj it one grown
| person. or two children, ST..
| Feb. %
The native American., 1839-02-23

blessings to the country in various points Of view'
hat it is in the power of the Government to be-
stow. This opinion is expressed upon new
question Of public good. and free from, any party
feeling; as, on the latter SCALE we stand al egsher
aooE
We subioin the following report from the
Treasury Department, which will perhaps be
more satisfactory to our readers:-
The native American., 1839-02-23
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, JAN. II, 1899.
SIR: In compliance with the resolution of the
Senate of the 10Th instant directing the Secretary
Of the Treasury ''to report to the Senate the pro-
portion of the nett proceeds of the public lands
which each State ould have received up to, and
including the lst Of January, 1899, under the bill
entitled AN act to appropriate, for limited time.
the proceeds of the sales of the public lands of the
United States, and for granting land to certain
States which passed both Houses Of Congress.
if it had received the appreciation of the Presi-
dent" transmit herewith communication re-
ceired from the Commissioner of the General
Land Office, accompanied by tabular statement,
which, it is believed, contains the information
desired up to the latest date practicable.
have the honor to remain, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
LEVI WOODBURY.,
- Secretary Of the Treasury.
The Hon. r. NJ JOHNSON,
President ofMe Senate.
The native American., 1839-02-23
For sale al

+ OF SaIe IT .-|
T0DD'j Drug Sore.
Dec. 29--tf
The native American., 1839-02-23

$57,227,520
$6,2l5,7sS
51.0ll.732
The native American., 1839-02-23

NET COTTON SHIRTS AND DRAWERS-We
y have this day opened
dozen fine net cotton shirts
do heavy brown net cotton drawers.
Also on hand, 80 doz-n brown cotton half hose heavy
Is do gentlemens dark light kid gloves.
Feb % BRADLEY & CATLETT.
NEW SPRING GOOD>--We have just received
~ case light ground muslins, very cheap
| do iisht rict, prints ~
80 dozen blearhed cotton hose
% pieces soft finish Irish linens
case white cambrics
Feb IS. BRADLEY & CATLETT.
The native American., 1839-02-23
MAINE AND NEW BRUNSWICK IN ARMS.

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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

- Asssi pelitessss and respect Another bsoshsr
ofthe same family says thar, so far from beingaways
dressed up like doll and placed in the store to q.
ts@ eastomers, he has been in the store hundred
times withoo seeing her, she being occupied IN an
esherpart d the house. assisting her mother 10 Dak-
ing - the necessary business Of the establishment.
Her being placed in the store at ali was an act oil ne
cessity, there being no other member OF the family
who could keep accounts, distinguish good from bad
ba x bills, SO readily give change, or so carefully
and correctly cashier. The father and mother
were doatingy fond Of her. and to her care was con-
ded the vital portion Of the business. tho receiving
and retaining all the money taken.
II was about the time that she IL years at age
that her miniature was taken, Of which the following
is a correct copy. Her face round and full !;
her features rather large for young girl, with a
very womanly appearance, making her seem much
older than she really was her form was soutly pro-
portioned, and rather under than over the middle
size.
She was proportional very much like Miss Poole,
Of the Park theatre, though not tall or SO stout.
Her nose was rather thick one, her mouth pleas
ing her eyes backand very beautiful, and her hair
also black and plain, in the picture here
given. Her eyes were generally cast down, and it
difficult for stranger to catch glance Of
them The portrait here given represents the pecu-
liar look she usually had in the store, although in
wood-cut II is, Of course mpossibleto give her oc
| casionally animated expression Of countenance
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

An inquest was held at the lower BULBS Head on
the BODY OF Henry Kennedy, negro who had acted
as aostler at the stables attached that house It
appeared that the deceased had been aling for some
time, and that Sunday night he went to bed about
ten o'clock, apparently well as usual, and in the
morning was found dead. Verdict, death by the vi
station Of God
the body OF an lrishman named William Ieona I'd
II appeared that the deceased was a drunken fellow
and apt to stay out at nights On Saturday he left
MS nome and DID not return until Sunday, when he
seemed to be queer had his eyes bunged up, and his
face bruised, and other discooraons about his arms
and head then turned out that he had been fight
ing with one Thomas Mccain at q house in ANTHONY
street. and that Mccain had beaten him pretty Sc
verely with club. The deceased was put to bed
and on Monday morning he was attacked with fits,
and gave up the ghost, despite the efforts OF the med
icaI men called in to attend him.
The jury were long time before they could agree
on verdict but at last, decided that Leonard died
OF apoplexy produced by intemperance"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

The EXCHANGE PrLLARs.-Workmen have been
engaged since Friday last, getting one column from
the foot of Wall street to opposite the Exchange
buildings At this rate il will be the LIST Of Februa
ry before the eighteen ready to be hosted their
places.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

The OWNERS OF THE AMIsTAD The case Of
Messrs. Ruiz and Montez was not entered on yes
terday, as their counsel wished to obtain piece of
testimony for which they have dispatched csmmis-
sion Under these circumstances his honor Judge
Inglis postponed the matter until tomorrow at IL
O'Clock Judge Oakley has likewise made an order
requiring the other savage to show cause why his
master should not be discharged from Jail. The
cause assigned BY the savage may be curious, and
doubt will develope the principles of African law as
expounded by Lewis Tappan-Nous verrons
Apr0pos-We received letter last evening from
our correspondent at New Haven, developing the
gross outrages committed against truth and prepriety
by the aboltonists, in the Of Messrs Ruiz and
Montez, through the instrumentaliy of the savages
affidavits. We shall publish il tomorrow.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

No ADMISSION EXCEPT BUSINESS -tienl-men and loaf
will please inquire fer any Of Ike editors this pa
eater their unless they have special
and when they have such special business they study
witty and detn them long from their urgent and mpor-
tant duties Tn. public, generally, the i'm
portance Of lime 10 editor ofe Herald. fvsr.
lounge loaf ed tora room &c the Wall street
opca them for there the editors do ncthng
lounge an loaf all day long, troublesome vi.iers will
only be h~ing these loafsrs in their line Of
A speciai edict-obey.o
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

SULLy's PoRrRArr OF vrcroRIA.-The full length
portrait Of the Queen Of England, painted by sally
for the ST Georges Society Of Pbilade Okla, has
already attracted crowds Of admiring visiters.
tho.sh u has only been opened for exhibition at
Niblo's garden within a day or two. His really !
magnificent painting, and will be admired n : spen-
did specimen o. art by all who are capable Of appre-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

o. The opera Of Gustavus, at the National last
night, went off with immense eclat. The fiuales to
the second and third were encored Ii is got up
in splendid style.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

0J-Thc curious will see at Mr.. Bristow's door
No. l75 Broadway, some very slendid and truly orr
ginai specimens Of Penmanship. One Of them repre-
sents the British and Americas Arms with the Asgs
Of both countries given to the breeze and yet beau
tifully encircling each other. The penmsnship adj
dressed TO each nation, unsurpassed for its high
finish. His reputation and experience AZ a teacher
and penman, are well established here and will al
ways secure to him great success In New York;
which we are informed he il now RECEIVING
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

NoricE TO RREApEss-persons and families DESTROYS Of
reading the HERALD their breakfast table every morning.
before clear coal fire, dur ng the ensuing winter
hitherto served BY newsboys, will please to send call
this Office Il ANN SrRE VT and insert their and places
plain legible characters Subscription
Our will take sheir Oh, them
regularly the rate Of l2 cents per week. payable at The
close fte ssboys frequently in the
cold weather summerbut by following his direction
precisely. readers will be properly attended to.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-22

DeiVse JuoEe TaImsre.
case OF rsAher An extraordinary cha
tnree The PlantiG was dry rDods nsr-
Snsss g tns Jewish persuasion, residing NJ Breok
pvn' nss premises were burnt on tha "A Julv lat
ana tne two Offices where he effecfad ns:r.rcss,
Sotn refuse 10 pay, not because he IT, suuuosed ~
have set the house IRE, but because he r.s con,
hue 10 nave acted with great carelessness to
nave et the stock burn up, and secondly thai or.at
doubts exist Of the plaintiff having had .nv 500
ssele - an only one witness was examined. and
nc swore 70 the possession Of valuable ieweilerv
sPienolu furniture, and extensive asssrtmsrt ~
ory and fancy goods On the other side The father
o. the plaintiff is to be called by the nsurance Com
pany 10 depose to the knavery Of his own son
- :, Police Once.
Ccr. 81 trapping men Ggain-A country fad
iooKing fellow, VINO said his name was WiI;.rr
9ohnson came to the magistrate to complain OF los
ing the sum Of one hundred and eighty dollars AZ
INJURIOUS man trap, kept by black fellow in the
co for the arrest Of Charles Quin a notorious neoro
rascal and as he did not choose give an explana-
."n respecting the robbery, he was held TO bail in
the sum oil So0O. We learn that he was fortunate
enousn 70 procure this surety, and Of course, was
again turned loose tv prey upon the community.
ctedinSyre drms-A few weeks since Mr. Chlds
rine manufacturer, arrived in this city with
the American Institute, and took lodgings nj the
hnickerbocker Park Row. He deposited his rifles
with the barkeeper, as place Of security but
strange to say on Saturday might the house was
broken INTO and three rifles valued $l75 each and
tnree pistols worth gas each, carried away The
wnoie matter remained in mystery until Saturday
last, when BOwyer arrested three loafeys named
James Leslie, William Rowe and James Brown. in
found. 1'