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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04

the messy nook where he had hidden, and re cover
ing his own shape, ran to embrace her.
1.-The maiden slreked and fled; but The enamor-
ed spirit pressed closely in pursuit, and meadow
af1ording no shrub nor covert to screen her from
her eager pursuer, she turned again tow ards the
stream she had left, and made for a spot where
the wild flowers grew tall and rankly by the moist
margin. The spirit still followed her; and fright
ened and tatigned, the girl would have sunk upon
the ground as he approached her, had she moi been
supported by tuit of flags while hastily seizing
and twnng them around her person to hide her
shame.
sin that moment her slender form grew thinner
and more round her delicate feet became indu-
rated III the loose soil that opened to receive
them. the blades of the flag broadened around her
fingers and enclosed her hand, while the peary
pebbles that she had resolved themselves into
milky grains which were kept together by the
painted husk.
"The baffied water spirit sprang TO seize her
by the long hair that yet foated in the breeze,
but the sllken tassels of the rustling maize was
all that met his grasp"
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04

The following is extracted from Hoflinan's new
work. lately published in London lid Scenes
in the Forest and the Prarie''--a work which we
suppose will soon be issued in this country, and
which the public will be anxious to read
The ORIGIN OF INDIAN CoRN.-"rhere is a
place on the banks of the softly flowing Unadilla,
not far from its confluence with the Susquehanna
which in former years was an extensive beaver
meadow. The short turf stopped down almost to
the brink of the stream, whose banks in this place
nourish not single tree to shadow its waters.
Here, where they flow over the pebbles so smooth
and shiny that the Indian maid who wandered along
the margin would pause to count over her strings
of wampum, and think the beads had slipped away ;,
there came one day some girls to bahe, and one
the most beautiful ofall, fingered behind her com
panions to gather these bright pebbles from the
bed Of the river.
"A water spirit, who had assumed the form Of
a musquosh, sat long watching her from the shore
He looked at her shining shoulders, Mt her drip
ping locks, and the gently swelling bosom over
which they fell; and when the maid lifted her
round limbs from the water and stepped lightly
"pcn 80 green sod, he too raised himself from
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04

From the annexed statement it appears that
the population of the United States has increased
in number at the rate fthirty-three and third per
cent. every ten years, and that at the time Of the
next census, in 1910, the number of inhabitants
will amount to sixteen millions. -Formey, in
making the estimates, attention was only paid to
the number, without reference to the particular
races, but, hereafter, under law of Congress
passed at the last session, much information will
be collected concerning the wealth, industry, pro-
ducts, &C., of the different States, from which ac-
curate opinions may be formed as to the respec-
tive capabilities. The rapid increase of popula-
ton is without parallel, it is believed, in the
history of nations, and will show at once how idle
it is to attempt to draw analogies in political
economy, where none can fairly exist. After the
American Revolution, the territory OF the United
States presented itself as land of promise, to
which the oppressed of all nations might fly, and
pursue individual happiness under the benign in
fuence of popular institutions. The eagerness
with which this refuge has been sought whilst
it shows the condition Of the countries of Europe,
SO far as the mass of the people is concerned,
goes lar to illustrate the desire of man to become
a free agent, consistently with the due organiza-
ton Of civilized society.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04

A Yankee boy, whiting shingle approached
a grocer, who was standing at his front door
near some molasses hogsheads, and requested the
privilege of 'lapping lasses" little while
''There is bung on" said the merchant slap
yourself to death -
With that Indignation which real or mock man
hood alike assumes, the boy threw down his
single, and exclaimed
keep your sweetning eterna!ly, wont lap
jot nor spec to save your life!''
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04

gentleman Of this city, and not Of the most
abstemious habits, went on Sunday last to one
of the banks with check which he handed to
the Teller, and instantly began to peruse and ar
range other papers which he held in his hand
The Teller inquired elbow he would have it?'
but the gentleman was all absorbed and did not
reply; the Teller renewed his question, GLOW do
you like to take it sir?'' The gentleman, reused
from his abstraction, answered, "Cold, if you
pleas, and without sugar" Phil. Paper.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04
NORTH CAROLINA GOLD MINES.
CHARLoTTE. IN. C.) ApRIL |

. #.. CHARLOTTE, ~. ~. APRIL /.
Since our last we have heard of the discovery
of very rich ore at the Lemons Mine. about fifteen
miles southeast from this place. 1t is believed
by gentlemen who have seen the ore that one
bushel of the best would be worth at least So 900
and the poorest about 500 per bushel. The
mine is situated on ridge running from Fox's
Hill III a enthusiastically direction to the
Catawba river, and in every instance where the
ridge has been penetrated fine specimens of its
richness have been discovered
A new mine has lately been opened on the land
of Mr.. Elan Hunter, about five miles east of
Charlotte, the ore Of which is considered good,
some specimens of which we have seen. This
land, which would have been considered high at
$500, has been increased in value several thou
sand t
The Rodgers mine about seventeen miles east
of this place, discovered several months ago, is
also found to be rich in the precious metal, masses
having been found embodied in quartz rock, one
piece itself being worth 5000.
The Rudlsill mine, which has not been worked
for some months, has been re-opened under the
superintendent of Capt Penman, with fine
prospect of success.
Every indication seems to strengthen former
opinions, that the mineral resources ofthis section
of country are almost haustibe.-Jougmal
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04

MELANcHoLy-On Tuesday night last, as
three negro men were crossing the dam at Elk
Forge, in small boat, one of them managed to
fall overheard. second Immediately plunged
in to his rescue. The third, being unable from
fright to render any assistance and having by this
time reached the shore, the dam not being more
than twenty or thirty yards wide, ran to neigh
boring house, and gave the alarm. But before
relief could be obtained, the unfortunate men had
persisted. They were found the next day clasped
in each others arms.--Cecl Gnz.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04
THE NATIVE AMEN CAN.
ICoMMuNICATED. /

CELEBRATION or SAINT PATRICK >AY IN
WASHINGTON CIfY-i7TH MARCH, 1889.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02
From The SackeUs Harbor Jomaal.

TWENTY Two PRIsoNERs PA~RpoNrp ANp SENT
Hont,-On Monday last. our village was the SC en-
OF pleasurable and grateful excitement, occasionel
by the unexpected arrival of Colonel A.. McDonelL.
Sheriff of Midland District, Upper Canada. on board
the British steamer "Commodore Barrie" from
kingston, with twenty two Of the Prescott u, prisoners.
%pardoned by the Iicutcuant Governor of Inner
Canada. Colonel Mcdonnell sent for the Magistrates
ofthe village, and stated To them that he had been re-
quested by his EXcellepcy the Lieutenant Cover
or 10 inform them what lac had done for these prs.
nonefs aud thai he earnestly hoped it would have a
happy elect IN %alIaNing the excitement which had
led 10 So much tropble and distress to both Govern.
ments and If IT should have that tendency, The re-
naming prisoners in due Time, would receive the
benefit oft.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02
MIR. RlNES,

We insert. on the first page, an interesting sketcl
of Mr.. Rives's speech at Nelson courthouse, and Of
the circumstances by which he was induced to resor,
to this mode of self-delence against the violent and
unJuslitidble assault OF Nh. Tucker Coles. A letter
to us, from a gentleman who heard it, says" A
more powerful yindrcation of his honesty and con
slstency-a more overwhelming charge upon his
c~nemics-could not have been made. 1t also de-
monstrated his ability as a statesman. Ii was. nv
turns, argumentative, sarcastic and eloquent. Some,
who had determined to desert him, were cooled
down-the wavering were confirmed in his favor
and his friends were more than satisfied. He is an
honor to his native State"
Mr.. Riyes possesses one evidence of integrity. of
which he cannot be deprived, and the force of
which cannot but DC felt and admitted by the mos,
uncharitable and vindictye of his northumberland il
IS this Tie abandoned an Administration which was
IN a large majority both IN Congress and in The conn.
try, possessing all the patronage winch lis countless
Offices confer upon it. aud anxious 10 bestow upon him
the most distinguished of these offices which he
might have been willing to accept. lie turned his
back upon them all. lie went farther. Ifit be said
that a reelection to the Senate would have filed the
measure of his ambition, he could have secured Ina,
II he had been serylle enough to Ienounce his opinions
and to pledge himself TO - sink or SWIM with Mr..
Van Burcn. That was the only pledge which was
asked. Look. now, on the other side. Some of the
Wings, too. required Of him a pledge. as the
condition other support he refused to give il t.
Did that look asif he sought office at taeir hands |
without regard To principle? No. He identified
himself with a small band of Conservatives. WIN. ca
lar from being able to reward him, were constan,I,
rldiculed for their numerical weakness. We ,sL
IN all candor, If this looks like ambition IF ,b;s
wears the appearance of desertion for the sake 9TH.
Spoils ! No one will have the hardihood IN svso
The facts Of he case furnish a triumphant rero,,,;o,
OF every charge ofinterested and ambitious mo,iy.s
Whatever else may be said against Nh. Riyes.
we nave received, in the Charlottesville Je1.,
so"ian' a iuli account Of the proceedings Al; the din
nef recently gwen TO Mr.. Rivcs in that place.
shall appea ar in our next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02


- sneaked of. got my horse out OF the back door
of the stable. pulled down the fence. and here am.
with sound limbs. thank fortune. but. as Capt Truck
weuld say. ia a devil OF a category.
NV. my dear Doctor. ! tell you what it isl am
,r.dy and willing to :, swim" with you. hut the devil
,,ls me if III - sink" with Won or any other man.
and fyou don't call > meeting Of your committee
forthwith and adopt some new expedienis, and Ter
me hear from you Immediately, I'm OF for one, and
that's fiat.
don't like to advise great men rs YOU al are.
bu, | don't see hut one ihing YOU can 10. and that is.
TO send on TO New York for three OF them f~rareiiiHg
rafrs that the party keeps there have them here.
one az each precinct, on Election day, aud give
them fifteen shiliiugs a piece 10 swear that YOU aini,
and never was aud never will be, the President al
a Pet Bank. We must keep DARK 'tli lection day,
and then item Internal Wings will be taken by SUI
prise. aud we shall have il all our own WY.
As to your being seen frequently ia the Brnk, WE
can saw. thai you write in the Enquirer Office, nea,
by, and Just step into the bank occasionally. TO get
n peep at The Wing papers. as MIR. Richie won al
low then, to be brought into his Office. Perhap. on
may invent something betier-in the mean time.
snxiously waiting to hear from y u, | remain, Tea
Jy to " swim or let 70, as the case may be.
Yours, &c.
STEADFAST DODGE.
p. s. Asthe Bank is bound TO protect and lusiff,
its Officers. it viii of course pay all costs but don't
iss.e any mole oflhem notes with YOUR name 10
them, 'ttIl after lection dag.
Rough Lane. Hanover, April 22l.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02
from The N0rjoH Beacon, april %.

FArAL DuIL.-It IS our painful duty 10 state that
y duel was fought yesterday near the North Carolina
line. between j. Scaeell Jones. Esq. Of y. G.. and
II. Wngli Wilson, Esq, of New York, IN winch
the Latter rs shot through the body aud died on the
spot. Tho bail Of Mr.. Wilson glazed The temple Of
Nh. Jones.
We have reason TO know oflhe high appreciation
in which HE character aud worth of the deceased
waslteld by hun by whose hand he has fallen, and
the bitter tcgfet which he feels that such a sep was
deemed Indispensable. When will men learn that
it is mote noble To forgive than avenge an injury,
aud that years OF regret will not wear away the guilt
OF him who slieddeih the blood Of his fellow :
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02
Free B%a"&ins'' ,eih a rengeance The Mobile

free Ban&ins'' ,eih a cengeance The Mobile
Journal oi the Goth instant says
Inc" Wetnmpka Trading company = or free bank
ing association at Wetunpka in this State, has gone
OIL bodily. The President, Directors and Compa.
ny have absconded TO Texas, with all the assets of
NJ cohcefn upon which they could lay their hands.
The Wetumpka paper SAYS that :. the systematic
aufouness with which they have swindled the com
m I'm, OUT OF l,2i0,000 puts DR.. Dyou and The
"iid Cat Banks at defiance.r
a puo''e meeting al Wetumpka has appointed a
u make a public statement OF the ma
the s"lnd1efs correctly loI the bcnef, Of the rest of
,le void. !"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02
TIE COTTON cRop-Tho New Orleans

u Wa lo4N 'hOl - HG NEW oIItdllS
Courier Of The l5th says
1t IS curious enough To see The discrepancy which
exists III the estimates made for the cotton crop oil
1888 Q. \ merchant At Mobile, who Is thought TO
be a man OF Information aud judgment by all ac-
quaInted with han, has written TO New York thai
the crop will fall short $50, 600, bales. Bets have
been made in this CITY that the deficiency will not
exceed $50, 1000 bales. Which calculation approach
es nearest to the truth!
At Savannah and Charleston, the receipts this sea
son, compared with The one preceding. have fallen
short 10, goo bales at both ports.
In Alaba'na and Florida thus far, GO ,0Go bales less
have been received this year.
onr New Orleans lnircs-current report a falling
of of somcth NJ near 26D, 900 bales-mlking a grand
total Of 40, 600 bales as llc deficit in this years cot
ton crop thus Ear. But it is said that a large guam
thy OF cotton remains in the ha6ds Of the country
merchants and banks, besides what has been kept
on the plantations owing to the want of facilities for
sending II to market. Here it is that room for spec
ulailen aud CONJECTURE Is opened, and but few have
the means OF coming AT any thing approaching To
the truth. \ et much money depends on the acen-
racy OF the calculations Of he stock of cotton above
us; aud we cannot avoid feeling some surprise that
more pains ate not taken to get a true statement.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02
Ladies' Morocco and
n I'D SLIP u IL X q E.

''HE SUBSCRIBER has just received, direct
= from Philadelphia the following Articles, which
he now offers for sale, aud invites the Ladies to DIV.
n'a' a call, as he will take pleasure in showing the
following articles '"o
Ladies Morocco and Kid Slippers.
Victoria Morocco and Md do
Harrison Kid Ties.
Soionred Slippers, a very fine article.
Chiidren's Morocco aud Kid Slippers,
do Ankle Ties.
Leather Ankle Ties,
Boys Shes,
Mems Shoes, a large lot.
JAMES FRETWELL.
April % 80
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02

Among the passengers who sailed for England
rom New Y ork in the Great U6Stcrn steam packet,
besides NJ. Pontois, Minister ofFrance to the Unite1
states and Mr.. Cowell, there were Mr.. Jackson.
tate representative in Congress from Georgia, DIR.
f"'lz' Hospital Surgeon U. S. N. for the Medner-
rancan, Major Van Buren, (late Secretary TO the
ItesldenD aud lady, aud soms eighty Others.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02

o. The Boston Atlas tells a characteristic ancc-
dote of John Robertson. Esq. the able representative
from the Richmond district in the last Cong ,css.-
During the winter, The pleurisy prevailed in Wash
Ington, and two or three members had died and were
buried at the public expense. One night, Mr.. Rob
ertson, being suddenly seized with this disorder, cal
led up some OF his friends, and sent for a physician.
His friends attempted to persuade him that the at
tack was slight, and that he would easily throw i, of.
" No. SAID Mr.. Robertson, who was in great pain.
-" No, the disorder, | fear. will prove fatal but" he
added, - do not have me buried at the public ex-
pense there is nothing in the constitution to war.
rant that"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02
THE REAL ESTATE BILL

We wrote. a few days ago. to Goi. q. W. Nun.
ford, the clerk Of the House OF Delegates, for a con,
Of this bill. which was indefinitely postponed during
the last session Of the Legislature, and the character
of which has been So much misrepresented in ,b;s
county and 10 the adjoining county Of Buekinq
ham, by those, who, afraid 10 meet the true iss,,s
before the people, or even those Idgned issues which
the Enquirer has made up. seek 10 make the elcc
ton turn upon other questions, by exciting the p,e
ludlces oil the people against the late delegates
We subioin the bill, that our readers may see how
much truth there is in the declaration that II cut on
the widows dover, and maze real estate subicc, f.,
the payment of ordinary debts, just rs personal pro.
perry now is. Ifany of these inventors of calnmnv
can find any such provisions in the bill, we layi,e
them TO poin, them out.
"ABILL
To charge The real estate of deceased debtors
with the payment of their debts.
'Be IL enacted by the General Assembly. tina,
when any person shall die without leaving personal
estate sufficient for the payment OF his debts, his
real estate shall be liable for debts due from him.
" hetfer by simple contract or otherwise; provided
that all such debts shall be in writing, aud signed
by the party whose lands are 10 be SO charged, and
shall be charged with paymen, thereof in Il. anne
manner and to the same extent as If he ha.Hy viii
charged the payment Of his debts generally upon In,
real aud personal estate but no debt shall be pro-
tected against the operation of the statue OF limita-
lions by this act, nor by any assumpsit ofthe exeeu.
tor or administrator, so rs 10 charge The real estate
IN possession Of the heirs or devise es with the ra,.
mentihefeof.
:. Aad be il further enacted. that no testameutary
provision charging lie debts of The testatof scnu-
ally upon his real estate, or a part thereof. shall be
held to prevent the operation of the statute oil limfa-
tons against such debts, unless ii shall plainly APP.
pear to be The intent ot-snch provision that the sand
statute shall be no bar to their recovery.
This act shall be in force from and after the
passage thereof
| hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy
of a bill rejected by the House OF Delegates at rs
last session.
GEORGE w. MUNFORD, {. Ii. d.
April 2uh, 1889.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02

UGLY AfFAIR.-The Philadelphia North 4
mercan 81 Aptil 20, says
- Considerable excitement has been manifested
10 day. by the announcement that Illegal certificates
OF Stock and Loans of the Norristown Rail Road
Company, have been issued to a large amonnt.-The
exact amount Is unknown.b but we understand IT can
not be Tor less than SIS. 900. The President OF the
Company IS implicated in the matter, and has re-
signed. There are various rumors on the subject"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02

" Two Loco Foco lights are about to be cx-
'Inguished IN Virginia, Col. Watkins Of of Gooch-
land and Mr.. Voolfolk Of Orange, both having au-
nounced their intention to retire from the public
councils Personally, both of these gentlemen
possess some excellent qualities but politically.
their refinement will diduse universal satisfac,ion.-
In Orange John A. Porter (Whig) and Joseph I'll
den (Nan) are in the field.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02

W we mad supposed that Col. Watkins had determined
to go 10 Missouri, . Tor good" But the Charlottesville Al
vocate informs us that the Colonel was at Fluynnna Cou,,.
ana there avowed his purpose to offer his services. to The nee.
plo as n candidate for the Senate, two years hence. in case
they could not find some other true Democrat TO onnoso Col
Fontaine We should like TO know whether the Colonel ia -,
citizen OF Missouri or of Virginia?
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02

O. We were among those who apprehended thai
Mr.. Ito. NJ. Hunter, the representative in Congress
from the Essex district, would permit his %picdilec-
tons in favor of the Sub'prcasuIy scheme, To detach
him from the Wig ranks but, rs We perceive that the
Loco Focos lave brought out the Rev. Francis Scott
as a candidate IN opposition to him, We presume
that they have asceriained that he is /" uucompro-
mlslngly OPP oSed to the rc election of Mr.. Van
Buren, nowadays the only test Of Republicanism
If a man is against the b-Treasury, he is not a Re
publican unless he gives the - sink or swim pledge
and if he is in favor OF that measure, still the same :
pledge is required. Is not this mere man uorship
What other tenn can be applied TO a party whic h
goes exclusively fora man, and cares not a fig for
his measures People of Virginia was this your
habit, in days of yote, when, governed by great
principles, men were as nothing in your eyes, except
as instruments 10 carry cut your will ? We beseech
you TO look at things as they are, and be no longer
cheated by a name, which has ceased to be the index
OF principles.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.


HEHf if N+N
JAMES RIVER x kANAW1IA COMPANY.
The Canal has been doing a good business. since
il vas openel. We have been favored by the Toll
t;aihrter with a statement of the amount Of Pro-
duce brought down, aud Merchant "a carried up
The James River Canal. and the amount nj Tolls re
cel,ei, from the opening oil the Canal January
i2tll 10 The 18th Of April, 1888, both inclusive 80
ascending. N
1913 hhds. tobacco.
lis hhds. stems.
101. 70s bushels wheat.
6I 1922 barrels hanr.
100 90 lbs. miscellaneous arfiolcs.
625,s0O lbs. manufactured tublcca.
300 tons bar and pr ifan.
SO rUds uoBd.
-. ODo foet plank.
sl,5ii bushels coal.
AsocBijoe.
3.953,500 lbs. mereband,1e.-
2.uGG sacks alt.
Lib bids. liquors.
sol Tons iron.
1855 " pllsler.
34,039 bushels corn, 0ats, dc.
Amount Of Toll S16,7i6 -.
The Con Iluy IRE making the necessary arrange
ueais 10 cAteud lhcif Improvements. They hopr,
ih4f II riil be IN their power 10 complete thcr ~olk
up 10 Lynehbmg by the lst of January neat. They
are shout 10 make every ciott Tor tins purposr.-
Thur, thu tbs vii be- greatly increased, and The
confidence ol die public and ibc Legislalnrc posi-
lively confirmed.