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The native American., 1839-01-19
EXTRAORDINARY INSTANCE OF INTreRIry.-

EXTRAORDINARY INSTANCE OF lNTEGRIry.--
The immediate ancestor OF Sir Robert Grant late
Gorernor OF Bombay was, among hls commercial
connections, known by the iamihar honorable
cognomen Of Honest Charles GrGaF and which
he acquired by the following circumstance At
III enrly period OF his career as merchant. the
tide Of wealth which had gradually flowed III upon
him suddenly ehbed, and lett him strandec-haF-
ING lost all but repntsti0n, wheh renamed unlm-
pcached and unsnillcd. w en- his a1airs were
Wound up, such was the confidence winch his m
Ite2ry, thus tested, had produced, that he again
commenced business, end was cmnently success
fHl. The first usehc made of his newly acquired
wealth was to pay the whole of his former credl-
tors III full with interest on their respective debts,
| although they had legally no claim on him, having
accepted the compensation and given him iuli
discharge This was not all. H. was guardian
10 tie children of an eminent civilian, and the
property OF this tamily had been swallowed ur III
the general wreck. lie not only repaid this sum
with interest. but at subsequent per;od ne con-
sjticrcJ that, rs faithful! guardian he was bound
10 improve his trust by alI possible means and
that on this principle the family was entitled 10
compound interest for the whole time, which at
the then very high rate of interest IN India,
mounted 10 "A very considerable sum. lie COM
,,lted tile amount, and actually paid the hole adj
1T nna! SUM ~ tn, family, and mus At Tune
when his own ian4ly :wss'hy no means fully pro-
yi;led for, pnt when, il an ordinary mind their
claims would have successfully competed with the
mere suggestintlsuf co1t$cie:sce. In paving this
rllu!e ID departed worth, and by associa!ng this
characteristic and honorable incident in the life o.
he .santed sire Of Lord Glenelg and his deceas-
| d brother, we are in this simple record dong
more real honor to their names than >cnlptured
marble ur monumental bust could CONTEXT:
| The actions Of tie just
Smell sweet in death and blossom in the ,iust.'
The native American., 1839-01-19
Extract from the Tergenaes Termoater.

Qua observation-disclosures every mail from the
north brings intelligence of incufscns made into
the Canadas from side of the line, by moss
trotters and treebooters, 'cowardly rufaus, whose
only objects seem to be plunder and the murder
of defeneeless old men, women, and little chill
dren. These " retches are Of a character similar
to the cowboys Of Our revolution, who pretended
to4be on either side of the belligeren rties, as
suited their immediate purposes best, ard robbed
and murdered both, when they could with safety
We consider il to be the duty Of the Governors of
the different States TO surrender 10 the Canadian
Government all such wreiches may seek re-
fugc on our soil, who have enbrued their hands
in the blood Of our neighbors, after having applied
the firebrand to their dwellings, and their grana-
ries, and we would wish to see thrown from their
high estate all magistrates who refuse in such ca
ses to act in accordance with the comfy of ma
tons If there be not disposition cvinced on
our side to put stop to this border warfare and
that too in the most energetic manner, depend upon
il, retaliation will follow, and eventually war be.
tween England and cur country will be the consc.
ouence.
The native American., 1839-01-19

4 Fortunate Nisfake.-'The accidental crcum-
stances which frequently bring medical men into
extensive practice, or that rotoriety which may
lead to il, is truly curious. 1t is well known that
a most eminent English practitioner owed all his
success to his having been in state of intoxica.
ton. Disappointed on his first arrival in London,
he sought comfort in neighboring tavern, whence
the servant of his lodging went TO fetch him one
evenin" after a heavy potalon, TO see certain
countess. The high title of this unexpected pa
'ient tended not little to incre Sc his excitement.
He follow cu the iivcried footman as well as he
could and was ushered in silence into a noble
mansion, where her ladyship's woman waited to
conduct him mos, directly to her mistress's room;
her agitation most probably preventing her from
perceiving the doctors state. He was led into a
splendid bedchamber, and went through the rou-
inc practice of pulse feeling, &C., and pro-
ceeded to the table to write a prescription,
which in all probability ou!d have been mechan-
icaiiy correct; but here his powers failed him. In
vain he strove to trace the salutary characters un-
til, wearied in his attempt he threw down the pen,
u,a eyclaming, Drunk by c. made the best
Of his way out of the house. 'Fwo days after he
not little surprised by receiving letter
from the lady and check for :glo0, and the pro-
mise of her family and hiends' patronage, if he
would observe the strctest secrecy on the state he
found her in. The fact was, that the countess
had been indulging in brandy and landanum which
her Ahigail had procured for her, and was III the
condition which the doctor had SO frankly applied
to himsclf.-AiNtngen
The native American., 1839-01-19

THINGS THAT HAVE SEEM have seen farmer
build house large that the sheriff turned hn out
doo,s
have seen young sell good farm. turn mer-
ci ant, and die in insane hospital. ~.
have farmer travel about so runch that there
was nothing al ho.ne worth looking after.
have seen rick man's s>n, brgn where his father
LETT oil, and end where his father began-~penh' less
have seen young girl marry young man o d'ss J.
lutte habits, and repent OF it as long she live'.
have the extravaganza and folly Of children
bring their parents 10 poverty and want and themselves
into disgrace.
have prudent. industrious wifi, retrieve the
fortunes of family. when her husband pulled al the
other end OF the rope.
have yolng man who despisad The counsel Of
the wise and advice of the good, end his in poverty
and Wretche,ness.
have spend mere in folly than would
support his family in comfort and indie pend.nce,
have a depart from The truth. when candol
and veracity would have served him much better pnr-
pose. .-.
have seen man engage in law suit about triiing
affair that cost hin in the end, Than would have
rooted all the buildings in his fa"mFurmers Gu5inet.
The native American., 1839-01-19

Horrible NHrdcr.-On Sunday afternoon,
wretch named Barney Scan!an, in l56th street
between 5!h and 9th avenues, had some alterca-
ton with his wife. The 6cnd Immediately fell
upon her with savage ferocty, and beat her most
numerically, 50 that she died. Two gentlemen
neighbors. named f. {. Taylor, and N. G. Ingra
ham, came down to the police and gave infurma,
ton. On their return, they met this Scanlan on
his way to this city, and arrested him, and had
him committed to prison. The Coroner held an
inquest, and after deliberate and careful exami.
nation, which, from the late hour at which the
Coroner returned and a great press Of political
business, we regret we have not time to publish
The jury brought in verdict of death from blows
inflicted by Barney Scanlan.
The native American., 1839-01-19

.4tcmnfeH Assassinafion.-O Thursday eve
ming, about O'Clock, as r. G.. Overton, Of the
New York Custom House, was returning home,
when opposite his residence, at the corner Of Al
len and Walker streets, he stabbed in the
side by an unknown man, apparently a foreigner,
in roundabout jacket The instrument entered
Just below the hip, and by striking on the bone
danced downward. 1t without doubt the in
:ention Of The rnllian TO commit murder, but hap
,i!S Mr.. overtnn is likely to recover in short
time from the effects of the wound. After the
commission OF The deed the assassin fled at full
speed.
The native American., 1839-01-19

Caoufchouc, or Iedia Ru5ber.-rhe Caout-
chouc tree is among fhe most magnificent Of for
est trees. II may be distinguished from distance
Of several miles by its dense and lofty crown 1t
usually stands alone, but sometimes two or three
trees may be found grouped together The cir
cumterence Of one tree, measured by Mr.. Grif-
fths, II feet; the area covered by It's branches
vas 6lo feet. The juice is procured from the
transverse lnclsons made i'll the large root, and
iows from the back alone. The fluid, as it issues,
is, when good, nearly ofrhe consistence ofcream,
and Of very fne white color Many ncisinns
are matte in one tree, and the Juice flows rapidly
IT first, but dlmnishes in a few moments 1t is
not allowed TO flow more than two three DAYS.
From tour to six parts in ten of the aqueous mat
ter are Caoulchouc, tested by Mr.. Scott, in
Assam. And it is estimated that in the valley of
Assam, (lndia,) extending 80 miles by 8, there
are more than AZ 900 trees; and there is reason to
suppose that they may be indefinitely multiplied
by division. The Indian article is believed not
to be inferior, except in price, to the best South
American Caoutchouc. Chris. Statesman.
The native American., 1839-01-19
L'LEGANT AND FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND

ENLEGANT AND FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND
~ sHOES-Sign Of the Mammoth Golden Boot
JOSEPH Is. FORD, PehnsyIv Avenue, nearly oppo.
site Browns Hoie has received BY the latest mror'aons
rom France, bis usual supply cf French Calls kns and
French Morocco, portion Of which he has made into
splendid Boots and shoes and is prepared to make to or
der any article in his line in style warranted equal to
ay IN this or any other country.
}. b +. offers 10 the ladies resident and yisiin the
Metropolis the following, superior Of their kind, viz:
Gailer Boots OF any variety with beautiful assort-
rnent of coofe Satin Turc, 18th celoed Morocco to suit
for making Ga"r Boots. Ladies have any color they
wish 10 match their sses.
Christina Water. proof Boots lined with fur, most de-
sirabe article for winter
Also, thr Qnilcd Silk Boots and Buskins with cork
soled Boots and Shoes made gh, and elastic.
Slippers OF every variety. for balls and evening parrs
with all other articles, usually KEEP, in fashionable shoe
establishment.
TO the gentlemen J. B. f. would particularly remark
that he is in every way, prepared fit them with Boots
and shoes III the neaest dn most fashionable manner
All the work Of Ills establishment is invariably made of
French Cali and Morocco Skins with Spanish Soes: and
having succeeded with great care and attention in getting
lasts perfectly adapted 10 the snare Of the human foot
and in securing the ser ices Of Mr.. JAMES Parsons
(whose superiority in cutting an. fng is SO generally
acknowledged,) he can with the greatest confd.nce
recommend his establishment to the patronage OF the
Pablo.
Dsc
The native American., 1839-01-19

Rats IA Grain.--Iow to prevent the ravs.
OF rats III grain after it is housed, has been an .
qniry OF long standing. We can never extermi-
nate them to such degree as not TO apprehend
their incursions-for horde of these troublesome
visitors will often make their appearance when we
least expect them. Instinct points the way where
that provision best suited 10 their nature is found
most plentiful. We have often found when we
went 10 thrash, our oats cut and cleaned by them,
and the straw rendered unfit for any purpose
whatever, even the subservient one of litter.
But every evil has cure, and have found
'icommon elder" TO be common preventive. and
have tested lis properties an an-rat application.
When the grain is to be packed away, / scatter a
few OF the young branches over every layer of
bundles, being mindful TO have them in greatest
abundance on the edges of the pile. The drying
Of the twigs will giyethe grain an odor not relished
by the virnn-whch scent in nowise detracts
from Inequality Of the straw for horses. as it makes
no sort of difference with them. | have tried it
successfully for number of years, in wheat, oats,
and Huafing gton Gaz.
The native American., 1839-01-19

The Louisville Journal. referring 10 the nugde
rous aray that lately took place III louisville, in
consequence of "hich Judge Wilkinson (the
principally, Dr. " ilainson, and Mr.. Murdongh
(abetiors), were committed 10 Jail, says:
The investigation, which lor the fortnight past
has been going On before our city court, closed OH
Saturday. The prosecution was opened by Mr.
lomasson, in very jidcious and ingenious
speech. An able defence was offered by the pris-
oners' counsel, Judge Ro"an and Col. Robinson
on Friday, and an elaborate argument against the
prisoners was pronounced by the Hon. Benz. Har-
din on Saturday. The decision Of Judge Joyes is
spoken Of in the most favorable terms. He dis
charged Dr.. Wilkinson, admitted Mr.. Murdough
10 bail ofs5,0o0, and Judge Wilkinson TO bail
Of $4,000. We understand, that the Judge de-
sired that his bail should be placed high-at fifty
or hundred thousand dollars. He wished to
have it understood, that he was anxious for judi
cial proceeding.
The native American., 1839-01-19

Method of ascertaining the Height Of Cattle
Uhite fpiag.--Ths is OF the utmost utility ior
all those who are not experienced Judges py 'he
eye, and by the following directions the weight
can be ascertaiued within mere ritie. lake a
string, put it round the beast, standing square,
lust behind the shoulder blade; measure on toot
rule the feet and inches the animal is III circum-
ference; this is called the girth; then with the
string measure from the bone of the tail which
plla,bs The line with the hinder part of the but
tocks direct the line along the back 10 the lore
part Of tie shoulder-blade; take the dimensions
on the foot rule ms before, which is the length
and work The figures in the following manner
Igirh Of the bullock Off, AIM; length 5n. 3in.;
which multiplied together, make "a square super
fetal feet; that again multiplied by 23 (,he num-
Der OF pounds allowed to each superficial foot Of
all cattle measuring less than five feet IN girtn)
makes 7l3 lbs; and allow ing IA pounds 10 the
stone, is so stone l3 lbs. Where the animal
measures less than and m re than 8 in girth,
l3l is the number of pounds 10 each supernciai
foot Again, suppose pig or any small beast,
should measure two feet i'll grth and two feet
along the back, which multiplied together, makes
four square feet; that multiplied by eleven, the
number Of pounds allowed for each square foot OF
cattle measuring less than three in glrth. makes
A lbs, which divided by IA bring it TO stones, is
three stones to two pounds. Again, suppose a
calf sheep, &C., should measure four feet six
inches in girth, and three feet nine inches i'll
length, which multiplied together makes sixteen
and half square feet that multiplied by sixteen,
the number Of pounds allowed TO all cattle mea
suring less than five feet and more than three in
girlh makes 265 pounds; which divided by four
teen 10 bring it into stones, is eighteen stone and
twelve pounds. The dimensions of the grth and
length OF black cattle. sheep, calves or hogs, may
be exactly taken this way, as is at all necessa-
ry for any computation or valuation of stock, and
will answer exactly to the four quarters sinking
the oifa, and which every man who can get even
a bi, of chalk may easily perform. A deduction
must be made for half fatted beast, of one stone
in twenty, from that Of fat one; and for COW
| that had calves, one stone must be allowed, and
another for not being properly fat.'-Catt|e hcep-
er's Guide.
The native American., 1839-01-19
NTOTlCE.-J H. BITTER, DENTIST and Manufactu.

NOTlCE.-J. H. RI TIER, DENTIST and Manufactu.
rer OF inc"npllbe Teeth returns his most sincere
thanks 10 tae citizens Of Washiagi A. Alexandria and
Georgetown. and their vic,nllies and the members of
Congress, for the liberal patronage they have bestowed
,n him, and the faerlng testimonials of many whom I've
has operated OH since living III this city. H. now takes
The liberty Of Informing them that he is ready to perform
the most difficult Of Dental and Mechanical Sur
gerry in style inferior TO They may rely on him
That there shall be nothing wanting his part 10
fort and convenience to all those that will please to give
him call. In many he dispenses with hooks
springs. He will insert from 10 full se artificial
gums when requisites and those entire sets OF teeth
worn with great ease and satisfaction, answering every
purpose Of mastcaon; at curing all mpef'imens Of
.neech and wiihaI ornamental, in filling up the iansd
look Of countenance.
Mr. X feels confident the teeth (being his manu-
tacturc possess every requisite quality in color size and
shape at making it impossible for the most minute
observer TO distinguish them from the natural teeth, when
properly nsercrted. Children and young persons teeth
regulated with the least possible pain.
He wishes Ladies' and Gentlemen 10 call and examine
Tor themselves Office Pennsylvania Avenue, (north
Ttde.) west ofDr. Gunton's Dug Store
Dec. a.
The native American., 1839-01-19

Loch oN fay .2ssassin$!-On Thursday night
last, as Mr.. pralj, editor Of the Transcript, was
walking home GoIn his Office he was attacked in
The street by three rntllaqs, armed with clubs Be-
ing provided with heavy stick, loaded at one
end with lead, he soon hoored two of his assai-
'an's; and on the third approaching him with up
illled bludgeon, Mr.. Z. presented pistol, and
threatened to shoot him if he advanced another
step. whoreupon the wretch turned and fled The
other rufians, gathering themselves up, made
good their retreat with the aid of ninible feet.
Where were the watch at this time?-.S NJ. ".
The native American., 1839-01-19
C0unLeueiting on large scale.-nnwuer- off

CounfeJeaing on a large scale le.-Bowver, off.
Ger, yesterday brought up George w. Freytag
charged ith passing upon broker in Chatham
street. bill purporting to be on the bank Of Vir.
ginia for 800, which was altered from SIS bill
on the same bank. The prisoner is quack doe.
tor, of l0l Chapel street, and stated that he go
the bill from young man whom he had cured o
| dyspepsia. 1t was, however, ascertaned that he
mad pracllsed similar trick upon Brasted, with
Ia $50 bill OF broken bank altered to initiate
one Of me same amount upon the bank Of New
YORK, and he was committed for trial.--.S M
Ne,Cs.
The native American., 1839-01-19
Correspondence Of the National ha'elHgeecr
NEW YnRK .lnn1xnraI 10

I've" i oRh, january ~.
From Havre to-day we have an arrival, with
dates to Dec. Is. Letters ON Brussels, Dec.
llth, states that warIike preparations rapid
IIy going On, and that force OF 10000 men. to
be increased to 10000, was to he raised, if ne
cessary Things look very squaIIy as between
France, Belgium, Prussia, and Holland.
Mr. Swartwout was in Liverpool when tie
Royal William steamship left. The Commercial
Advertiser of to-day states that he has given there
a grand banquet to his friends, American ana
English, the cost Of which was seccn 72ounds
sterling to a man, lover 81 dollars hcad.) Yon
sec, what uten tell Won. New Workers are no.,
TO be beaten in any thing. Mr.. Prize had not
get reached lIverpool In few DAYS there
would be the embrace as pictured in the carca,
lule.
The French had evacuated the castle a. Vera
Cruz. and the French ieet had removed frUnj
| Vera Cruz 10 commence the blockade anew.
| Nine days were allowed the French, living il,
the interior Of the country, to clear ont with ,he!l
families and effects, aud sixty DAYS Tor those n
nai'lt!ng the interior for the same purpose.
| vessel (the French brig Ihcrcse Louise wa:
to leave Vera Cruz in eight or ten days, with on,
hundred and sixty French families for n. Orleans
The native American., 1839-01-19

The Boston Atlas says---it is not generally
known, bat it is fact, lha, the first man removed
from office by Andrew jackson, was General
Harrison. The first nomination sent TO the Sc
nate By Jackson after the appointment of his ca
bnet, was that of Thomas t. Moore, to be Mi
mister to Columbia, in place of William Henry
Harrison, removed.
The native American., 1839-01-19

More ouirages on The Csnada EfOntier.-A
party Of Is patriots some Of them Amsricans, }
crossed over the Nermout frontier Dec. 30h, from
Alburgh TO Caldwe'l's manor, aud bmned four
dwellings and six barns beIongng tp loyalists.--
The loyalists rallied, and burned the house and
The native American., 1839-01-19

Quicksiluer Ninc.-We are informed by Mr.
Cooper, that in boring near this place, through
the soft stone upon which this region of country
is based, his anger, at the distance ofseveral hun
dred feet from the surface, dropped into lake OF
quicksilver. II feet and some inches deep p.--Ma-
rengo (.1ia.) Gazette.
The native American., 1839-01-19

1t is stated, in the European Correspondence
of the Journal Of Commerce, that Mr. Mullen
berg, the United States Envoy TO the Court OF
Austria, pres nted his credentials to the Emperor
on the 4th of November last and was most favo-
rably received.
The native American., 1839-01-19

Couyt .liauiat II King gsfon.--On Monday, the
18th ult., IL prisoners were ARA gne$5; on We'd
nes>lay, ditto, ditto; on Thursday, three Germans
AMI one Bavalial, were placed Oil. their trial. and
understanding very little English good inter-
prefer was allowed them; on Friday, l2 more
prisoners were brought up. They all plead that
they were eceiyed.-Leager.
The native American., 1839-01-19

The venerable jodgc Payne, Of Vermont, ex.
senator of the United States, has published All ap.
peal 10 his fellow citizens, in behalf OF coonza-
ton, in which he proposes their raising s6oo0-
Only two cents a head as he makes it--and he
promises, in that case, to add thousand dollars
himself to the sum.
The native American., 1839-01-19
THENATIVE AMERICAN.
From tie i. y EaPress

r,,NRTrsGB pAUPERs SENT 70 NEW YORK,
In brief article the other day. onT Reporter
noticed the arrival OF Edinburgh Alps House rau-
pers in our city, the already carly deposit ol mem
in The Be,ue Aims House, as wen as ,"e ia'''
,h,, they have ON here the very Aims House ha-
b;I;mepis in which they left the Edinburgh Poor
House! The names end ages are thus;
Years oil. Length ot "ne IN TIE
Min Poor. Hnnse
The native American., 1839-01-19

american Marbie.-As old Hardcastle SAYS In
the play, we like old books, old friends, and old
wine; but above all this, we add, we love 10 see
our resources developed, and all that can add to
our independence nation, or embellish our
mansions as citizens, manufactured, as far as pos
sib!e from home materials. A few years since,
we used to export vast amount of specie for the
purchase OF cotton goods. Now we compete with
foreign nations in foreign markets, and American
cot'ons are generally preferred. Now we import
large amount Of foreign silks, but the time is
fast approaching when we shall manufacture them
Tor ourselves. We import large amount Of for
|eign marbles, when we have at our very doors
quarrles which, if siilully and spiritedly worked
would supersede the necessity Of foreign supply.
The Black River Marble and Soap Stone Manu-
lactnr'ng Company, Proctcrsville and Plymouth,
Windsor county, Vermont, incorporated in 1896
with capital Of 100000, have several quarries
producing white .statuary, chocolate, dove-coor,
and clouded marbles The chocolate and white
marbles are not of the common coarse-grained
Vermont marbles, but are as fine as the Italian
sta'nary. The quarries are inexhaustible, and
considerable progress has been made in working
lhem.-San Morn. Nc,cs, Extra
The native American., 1839-01-19

+ The House Of Representatives in Ohio hav,
passed bill to prohibit the circulation of sna;
bills in that State, by vote o' 81 10 81.
So has the Missouri Legislature.
The native American., 1839-01-19

The Winnebagocs, it's said, are 10th 10 remove
TO Frame 'dn CHEN, west OF the Mississippi, the
place agreed upon by the treaty.
The native American., 1839-01-19

The Cleveland Herald estimates at fair cash
value, the products Of Ohio received at that place
by the way of the Ohio canal in 1898, as worth
50, ,0G5 1922 Of this amount, wheat and -four made
SO, ,669, ,O33.
The native American., 1839-01-19

me Texan diplomatic agent at Paris, has ne
gotiated commercial treaty with the French 90
vernment, on terms which he deems highly fayp-
ra5le 10 the new republic
The native American., 1839-01-19

The Wilmington N. c. Advertiser says it is
the opinion Of weil-inormed planters that the pre-
sent crop Of rice is two itlls less than fair aver
arc crop