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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01
Correspondence Of the National Lteiigencer.
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correspondence INC NutoH" WeHtScHeE.
New YoRK, May %.
Com. REED received information of the capture
Of the Eclipse, of Salem, at olombo, and immedi-
ately repaired to the West coast. On his arrival,
after endeavorng unsuccesslully) to negotiate for
the delivery of the Mandarins, and restitution of
the stolen properly, Qualla Battoo was lombard
ed two hours December 23d, one fort destroyed,
and the other considerably injured. Jan. lst,
Muckie was burnt by the Columbia and John
Adams. After cannonading the place. 400 men
were landed from the ships, and the town and
forts destroyed, with considerable quantity of
pepper, neither ship sustaining any loss, the Ma
lays all retreatng into heiungle Nopart Of the
property captured in the Eclips was recovered.
People were quite startled this morning upon
learning that little Thing was coming into the
harbor, puzzlng observers to decide upon the
character of the craft. 1t was soon, however,
found out that this thing was little iron steamer
Of only fifteen tons, which had come all the way
from London. She is built entirely of iron, the
pieces being rivetted together, and is II feet long,
while her bredlh at midships is only 10 feet he
steam-engine is in the stern. She used her sails
only on the passage, and has been forty-fve days
in coming. J. he voyage is considered an act of
great temerity. Her name is Robert Stockton,
and she is intended for the Delaware and Rartan
Canal, | am told. She will attract great atten-
ton when her arrival is known throughout the
city.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01
ISLANDER BooK-While in the town Of

ISLANDER BooK.-Whie in the town Of --,
was struck with the above words, written on
the back of a small blank account-book. found
on examining the contents, that different persons
were charged with SO much for one or two Sian:
ders, as the case might be. The accounts were
very neatly and correctly kept, credits entered,
&c. with as much precision as the merchant keeps
his books Upon inquiry | was informed that
this plan (of 6ning people for sander,) originated
with NJ, the daughter of the man at whose
house the book was seen, to preventevil speaking
and its consequences. She girl Of 10 or Is
years DID, perceiving the evil of SANDER, the many
Interruptions produced by it in families and neigh.
borhoods, obtained blank book, and determined
to fine every person who slandered or spoke evil
of another in her presence. The money thus
collected to be applied to benevolent purposes
She gave me four dollars, donation 10 the Mis-.
sionary Society of the - Conference, part
of her collections only for few months. Ii is
very desirable and commendable, that every fami-
" have such book, and enter into such d COM
pac;-hecause,
|. The money thus collected is to be appro-
priated TO most noble purpose.
2. 1t would make people, and especially the
members of every family, more circumspect, and
watch with more diligence and care over that
little member, which no man can tame; and there
by prevent much SANDER and evil speaking,
which is the cause, no doubt, of half of the broIs
and animosities which occur in families and
neighborhoods.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

Iron Houses-The efficiency of iron to the
application OF steam vessels has been so success
fully introduced, that we notice an elegant plan Of
sea-coast cottage OF that description hung up in
the Tontne coffee room, Glasgow, which, we
have no doubt, will soon be in very general use.
The plan referred TO, seems to have six rooms,
kitchen and laundry, and other conveniences, for
he small sum Of g250, or, ifa double house Of
fourteen rooms, 95O0. This is not half the price
Of common house with similar accommodation
and can be ready to possess in two months
Glasgow Chronicle. $500
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

Rirer Osage.-Fhis river, which twenty years
ago was deemed to be in exclusive possession of
of the savages, is now bordered by thriving set
Elements. empties into the Missouri some
hundreds of miles from the Mississippi, and is
not remote from the western boundary of the
State of Missouri. A steamboat plies regularly
between the Usage aud the settlements near the
mouth of the Missouri, and the country is rapid
ly filling up with farmers. The current of emf
grafton tends that way, and in the course Of
twenty years, the lands watered by the Usage,
will be as thckly settled, and as productive as
any other portion of the mighty west.-Louisi-
a,1ian.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

II ne,c acay TO get Married.-A- lady being
engaged in theological dispute with gentle
man, convicted him she was rights still lie was
unwilling 10 acknowledge himself vAnqushed, and
proposed to wager, if she would allow him to
name the conditions. TO this the lady assented,
Them said the gentleman, Il will wager my.
self against YOU The lady seeing no method
Of escape, consented that a clergyman in the
neighborhood should he sent for, who soon united
them in the chain of Hymen. Query, who won
the wager?
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01
FAREWELL TO SPRING.

Farewell-you've left US beauty's mirror
The Rose how dear to me!)-
But soon the Rose will fade and wither,
And follow after thee.
Farewell-the Tulip, too, you've left
To tell how short your stay
But soon of this Wen he bereft,
For flowers fade quick away
Farewell-you've left the Pink to tell
That you alas have gone
The flower that casts magic spell
Around the heart forlorn!
Farewell-there's not shrub we see
There's not flower we smell
But points MS, . sweet Spring, to thee
Yet, lovely Spring, farewell
Farewell-the sweetly singing bird
The Dir SO soft and pure
The gaily playful child that's hea, d.
.AH, tell that you we been here! g..
Adieu, then, SpIing-Ill sing thy praise
In each succeeding year,
And wish that thy fe.giving days
Were always with us here!
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

A paragraph for Lawyers.-The Emperor
of China seems to be of the same opinion as
Peter the Great in reference to Lawyers. The
Gar said that lie had but two in his dominions,
and that it was his intention to hang one of them
in order to secure concord among his subjects.
The Chinese Antocrat has issued an edct to
suppress "the multiplying of such people," whom
he 8 pleased to DIES gnate ''villainous and per-
verse vagaboneds, fond of creating disturbance"
There is something exceedingly complimentary
in this description.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

Suicide.-'Suppose, sir, (said Boswell to DR..
johnson, after having put the case Of one who
was accused Of forging will, and who had sunk
himself into the Thames before the trial of au-
thenticity came on) that a man is absolutely sure
that if he lives few days longer he shall be de-
tected in fraud, the consequence of which will
be utter disgrace and expulsion from society,""
Johnson replied, "Then, sir, let him go to dis
tant country; let him 60 to some place where
ne IS not known; don't let him go 10 the devil,
where he is known
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01
MEXICO.

The Louisanian of the 2lst inst. gives the fol-
lowing extract of letter, dated SACRIFICES, May Z:
Yesterday express arrived with news of
the complete route Of the army of Mexa and Ur-
rea. The affair took place at Acajita in the Vi
entity of Puebla. They were defeated by Gen.
Valentia. The federal party has embarrassed our
political condition for a long time past, and we
rejoice at this deleat.' "....
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

HoAxING LEARNED BoDlEs.-The broadcast
and most laughable attempt of this kind we ever
heard Of is related by the venerable Matthew
Carey, of Judge Breckenridge the elder.
The Judge, it seems, had mortal antipathy
to philosophical societies, which was the more
remarkable from his being scientific and we'll
read man. But he at length explained the mys-
terry, by stating that he had been rejected by the
American Philosophical Society, Of which he was
candidate for membership, in revenge for de-
mocratic vote which he had given in the Legis-
lature of Pennsylvania against what was termed
the province money" And he resolved TO be
revenged in return. He not only wrote his sa-
rcal work called ''Teague O'Regan," but he
pamed off upon that learned body some most
ridiculous receptions. Among other things, he
took his grandmother's fan, and having ingeni-
ously twisted, gummed, painted and prepared it,
sent it to the Society as the wing Of bat -
Matthew Carey says, twas received with due
solemnity, and vote of thanks was passed to the
donor. A debate arose as to the species of bat
to which it beonged-and committee of seven
appointed to ascertain whether it was the
wing of Madagascar or Gambia bat. The COM
mittee sat three weeks, and after consulting Buff
fon's Natural History and Goldsmith's Animated
Nature, they reported that it must have belonged
to a Madagascar bat. 1t was pronounced the
greatest curiosity in the Museum, except a large
sheet of brown paper which he had hung up in
the chimney and disguised with SCOT and dirt,
and palmed upon the Society as part ola Brahmin's
shirtm''
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

First Native Silk IN Virginia.-The Peters
burgh Intelligencer Of Friday says;
1--WE saw yesterday, piece Of Silk, measuring
nine yards and half, which was manufactured
by Mr. Thomas Hicks, Brun swick Mr.. H.
raised the worms, reeled the silk, and wove the
cloth on his own plantation; we believe it is the
first article Of the kind ever manufactured in
Virginia"
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

II is stated that if the eyes of seed potatoes
are soaked in milk three days before planting,
fine and more meay potatoes than can grow in
any other way are produced, and more of them.
By this. simple process, farmer upon bet
grew $40 bushels Of potatoes off one acre of
land .s'....... .~..-..
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

The Boston Transcript mentions, " that
clergyman in the neighboring town, on the last
Sabbath in the old year, took occasion to preach
to his flock on their moral duties for the coming
year, and part ularly enforced the duty Of paying
promptly for their newspapers"
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

Scarlet Fsuer in ACKNOWLEDGEMENT deaths
occurred in Boston by Scarlet fever, between
January ls,a April 27-being one more than
all the deaths ~ that fearful disease in Boston, in
the yea So, he Medical Journal insists that
this melancholy mortality shows, beyond the
power Of en- radicon that it is not treated .as il
should be.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

There is volume of advice in the following
pithy extract:
fl Business .uiattcr.-Call on business man
in business hours, only on business, transact
your business, and 60 about your business, in or
der to give him time to finish his business.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

Astronomical Phenomenal the 10Th of
July, Jupiter and Mars will be in conjunction at
about 10 o'clock in the evening, at small e,eva-
ton above the western horizon, Jupiter being
about the diameter of the moon to the northward
Of Mars.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

Sabbath TrarelHng.-The Legslature of
Michigan have passed law prohibiting, under
severe penalties, the running of any car or other
vehicle, on any public road on Sunday, unless in
case of emergency. which must be certified TO bv
ONE public officer.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

Damages against Steamboat Company
Amasa G. Hall has recovered, at Norwich, Conn.
$500 against the Connecticut River Steamboat
Company, for broken leg occasioned by the
keeling of the Bunker Hill, on reaching the
wharf.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01
COMMUNICATED

Mr.. EpIToR-There are times when the heart is SO
iul of praise, that like the mighty avalanche which
dashes in gigantic power from its astness, bursts forth
in all its fullness almost unconscious of its rapture !
And the Spring which has just left US has been one Of
uncommon beauty and interest, Though feeble
my effort may be, and if weighed in the balance will
be found wanting that it deserves passing notice
from your humble correspondent.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

Il Hander Case.-An Indiana paper state,
that at the late term of the Circuit Court in Mad
lson, young lady was tried for sander;ng a.
orphan glrl, who was a successful rival Of hers
ana the jury brought in verdict of five hundre,
dollars damages. "'"o'e
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01
BRITISH MANUFACTURES.

In the course of a debate which recently took
place in the British House of Commons, on this
subject, Mr.. Phillips made some interesting state
ments, showing the extent to which British man
ufactures were rivalled by those of other nations
tracing this evil to the injurious operation OF the
corn monopoly. He said:-
In 1894, that branch of the cotton manufacture
with which his constituents were connected-he
meant the cotton spinning trade-was manuiac-
ture almost unknown on the continent, and yet
they had lived to see, not only on the continent,
but in the United States of America, most ac-
tive competition spring up in this article OF trade;
and the quantity manufactured IN the United
States was equal to the whole of the manufacture
in this kingdom at very late period. He would
call to the recollections of honorable members
this circumstance, that there was at present a
town in existence, within 25 miles of Boston, one
of the most important American manufacturing
districts, where the power employed in the man
ufacture of cotton was equal to 5000 horses, and
was now in active operations; and not merely for
the purpose of supplying the American markets,
but for competing with and beating the British in
foreign markets.
This was place where, IA or Is years ago,
not soul was to be found; it was new manu-
featuring district which has sprung up as itwere
in the desert, and supplied first Of all the American
markets with articles which used formerly TO be
imported from England; and secondly, was as
sisting to displace the British manufacturer from
other markets. Hear, hear.) The honorable
member for Northampton had correctly stated
that the American manufacturers were not only
in the habit of supplying their home markets, but
came also into competition with the British in
Mexico, in the ports on the Eastern coast of South
America and in the markets round Cape Horn,
and on the western coast; and when he mentioned
that the new created American town which he
had already mentioned consumed annually 49,
900 bags of cotton, he thought the house would
feel convinced by that instance of the formidable
nature ofthe rivaship Of the United States. The
Americans were, in fact, beating the British in
the remotest market which the latter possessed
the market Of China; and it was an acknowledged
fact, that in 1884 the Americans sent out to Can
ton 10000 yards of cotton manufactured goods.
In Calcutta too, in spite of the protection which
the British manufacturer received of 10 per cent.
he was competed WITH and successfully, by his
American rival. Hear, hear.) He would direct
the attention of the house to another important
fact connected with the rivalry Of the United
States Many of the most recent Improvements
in the cotton spinning trade were American inven.
tons. The patent rights were mostly held by
Americans, and were disposed Of to manufacturers
on the continent.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

The Northampton (Mass.) Courier says that
the jail IN that town is without tenant, and the
doors swing Loosely upon their hinges. 1t is a
stone edlhce, with spacious rooms and snug cell
lars, and will be let to any respectable tenant.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

one OF The New York papers mentions RI
NOR that the President of the United States !.
ABOUT to lead to the altar young and rich widow
lady of New Hampshire.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

7 OTIS FOR SALE.-The subscriber IS authorized. to
IL dispose OF the following squares and lots, viz.
Whole squares 467 and All
In square 36s, lots Is, 10, and 20
In square 24S, lots 80 and 33
In square 2s4, lots 81, %, %, and "a
In square 40l lot IL
In square 424, lot s..
In square 342, lots 5, 6, T. and 8
In square 1926, lot 10 t'
In square 1878, lots 3, 4, and II
In square SIG, lots 6, s, 10, and IL
In square 489, lot 10 %......
In square 452, several lots. a..
Most of the above lots in desirable situations some
OF them being in ant, the Franklin Row square, and
others on and near 9TH street. Apply TO
A. RoTHWELL.
an 90 =, -
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

ATOTICE.--Native American Cause, and '1The
IN Native American" Nwspaper.-The Native Anne
rcan Assocatonin this city has been in existence nearly
two years and among lis members upwards OF ele
ven hundred out of fourteen hundred OF the native citl
zens Of the place.
It's objects are
To repeal the laws of Naturalization; and
The establishment OF national character and the per-
peuy of Institutions through The means Of our oon
countrymen.
| A paper, called "The Native American" was com.
menced few days after the organization OF our Society,
and has already near 900 subscribers In many places
our docrns have found ardent and able friends but to
accomplish patriotic ends that We may rely upon
ourselves for the blessings of peace and in the pers OF
il will be necessary for all to take part ami prompt
y separate the birthrighs of People from the
ndscrminae pretenons Of the paupers and outcast OF
the Old World.
| We therefore invite countrymen throughout the
Union to form auxiliary associations and to memoriaze
Congress for repeal of the laws of Naturalization
Our newspaper published weekly, at the price of two
dollars and fifty cents per annum, payable in advance
We of party in politics religion, but embrace
men of all creeds and faiths.
Our motto is-"Our country, always right; but right or
acrong, country"
AS every man of the Union who loves the land of his
birth is interested in the principles advocate we hope
each will voluntarily put forth his hand to help our
honest abous, ond occasionally cheer us with the cry OF
"God speed the cause
Newspapers Of all parties throughout the country
requested to give this notice few Insertions and persons
DESTROYS Of becoming subscribers correspondents
buos 10 the paper requested to address the Editor
OF The Native American "
BY order of the President and Council.
| T. D. JONES,
Secretary of the Nat. Amer Association of the U. S.
mai 23- Washington city.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-01

LsLEG ANT AND FASHlONABL BOOTS AND
IL SHOES-Sign of the Mammoth Golden Boot
JOSEPH B. FORD, Pennsylvania Avenue, nearly oppo
site Browns Hotel has received by the latest mpoaions
from France his usual supply of French Cafskins and
French Morocco portion Of which he has made into
splendid Boots and shoes and is prepared to make
der any article in his line in style warranted equal to
any in this or any other country.
j. F. offers to the ladies resident and visiting the
Metropolis the following, superior of their kind viz
Cater Boots, of any variety, with beautiful assort
men of colorcd Satin Turc with ceoled 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
soled Boots and Shoes made light and elastic.
Slippers of every variety for balls and evening parties
with all other articles, usually kept in fashionable shos
establishment,
TO the gentlemen J. B. F. would particularly remark
that he is in every way, prepared to fit them with Boots
and shoes in the neaest and most fashionable manner
All the work Of his establishment is invariably made Of
French Calf and Morocco Skins with Spanish Soes; and
having succeeded with great and attention in getting
lasts perfectly adapted to the shape of the human foot,
and in securing the services of Mr.. JAMES PARSONS,
(whose superiority in cutting and fitting is generally
acknowledged he with the greatest confidence,
recommend his establishment to the patronage of the
Public.
Dec 8
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-09-12
CAN BE HAD AT. THE STORE OF
So ID. WMEELER,
A, GENER Al. ASSORTMENT OF

Dry Goods and Groceries. y
CsHAD, NIackerel. and picked Goldfish
- FLOUR, by the barrel or pound Hay
making Utensils, and Farming Tools gene
raliy---Cu llivators-Paim Leaf Hats, Caps,
and Hoods Travelling Baskets Umbrellas
and Parasols--H Mats for carriages halls. and
doorwnys--Tea Walters, Tubs, Pals, Keel.
ers, Whips, Shoes, SC. See. Y sstt' %
AT Freight taken 10 and from market. Hnd
-four delivered in the village at one dollar
advance from cost for cash ID hand. F'
Litchfeid, judy IL. a7.stssa gFQegagsoa O. II
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-09-12
Uopartnership Notice..

- O0parfM0rGh1p x9OtaC0ss
vTsIIE subscribers have this day formed q
III copartnership Under the firm of I. Il
81 An. Church a. AgaEGl, ,.
aesg s for the manufacturers s Ess
TIN, Copper, Brass and Sheet Iron Hare,
In WoLc0TrvILLR.s isa,sasg
where they will furnish Pedlars with good
assortment Of the above named wares toge-
Their with general assortment OF Yankee No
tions. Britannia Wares. DC, rs low as can be
bought ataay other estab lishmentinth the state.
All orders received, from merchants TO the
amount of $25 and upwards will be filled AZ
tlie regular wholesale price, and forwarded
10 any town in The county free Of expense.
GT Fave Troihs and Conductors made and
nut up in the best manner.
.zss15 al ssssf ALSO, ssAse Fsss s ~
will keep on hand good assortment Of
COOKING STOVES,
amongst which are Morse'scelebrated Atha-
nor, Gillett & Rand's Farmers Stoves. ParlOr
Stoves. Box Stoves, Fire Frames. Oven Mouths,
Cast iron Ploughs, Sleigh Shoes. Hollow
Wares, &C. &c, which will be sold as cheap
N can be bought at the manufacturers.
II All kinds Of work done at short notice.
CHARLES 8. CHURCH,
BRADLEY Il. AGARD.
WoIeassiEzs, MarcA ., 1889. nA
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-09-12
M0sierY and GaOves.

A GENERAL. assortment Of Cotton Hosiery /;
n black and white ribbed Silk Hose and
halfhose !; genis whitennd cold cotton Hose
and halt hose. Ladies cold and black kid
and picnic Gloves black and white silk and
cotton do; gents cold and blk II. 8. Gloves;
linen and cotton do.--for sale by gsas a1,s
July H.. ..ai n ISAAC LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-09-12
Moro New books.

MONO which are tho Young Lady 8 Friend
EA--thG Young L.ndy's Gift-Aiammon--
Temperance Tales Stage Coach Hook 81
Conversation. Also. 4 great variety of Il Z
.gsd S Is School IEOOks. s...as a. Il
December 1Ssas sss 8. GA EsPIN.iea