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Morning herald., 1839-12-23

On the road hence 10 Albany, and TO worcester,
the snow 10 from eighteen inches to two feet deep
During the past week the weather here has been
remarkably clear, and unusually mild; on Saturday
the atmosphere began to chicken, and old people be-
gan to prophecy good seighing for Sunday. No
snow fell however yesterday morning, although the
barometer began to fall. Those persons, however,
who were dining out, swallowed their dinners in
great haste, and hurried home. Many pious poop
suspected all was net right with the clerk Of the
weather, and did no, 60 to church in the afternoon
The poor parsons who were reluctantly compelled
to do duty, hurried through ten minute Sermon and
escaped from the pulpit but not in time to escape the
storm, which burst upon us in all its fury between
three and four o'clock yesterday afternoon.
For two hours the wind blew perfect hurr j.
cane from north. northeast, and the snow fell as
thickly As il could fall Chimneys rocked like era
dies; the branches Of trees were snapped of the
stem like reeds; carriages were blown over like
baby houses; children were blown fiat; hats were
blown off; ladies lifted OF their legs and car
ried every way against their like "smal things;"
their petticoats were blown all sorts OF ways but
the right way, that is, down straight, Broadway
presented a remarkable sight; the air was SO thick
with snow, that the city hall could scarcely be seen
from the Astor house; and this dimness Of the ut.
mosphere saved many q beautiful girl from blushng
on account of the exposed situation OF her pedes.
tails. Gentlemen were doing all they could to keep
down the ladies petticoats, but they wouldn't stay
" kept down." and this scene continued till every
soul who was abroad hurried home fast as possi-
ble 1t must have been the tail end Of some terrible
storm, for il played the very mischief with the tails
and the clothing Of man. woman, and child. We
have heard Of NO horses having their tails blown off,
but the wind blew hard enough to render such an af.
fair possible.
A6oat 7o'clock the wind lalled, but the snow fell
fast and if the cold continues, we shall today and
all Christmas have glorious sleishins, and most de-
licious times. ~ Ef
MIDSiaHT, Sunday.-The wind has increased m
violence, the snow has been falling steadily for elk
hours, and the night is . fearful one.
Morning herald., 1839-12-23

The LATE LARGE FoRoER RIrs nv MERcHAST-
As the police, either by their stupidity, cosnivance
G .relessness, or something else, lave managed to
let the principal forger get away from them, we
may as well tell the whole story. II appears that
a French merchant, whose name sounds like Subar-
bier, (though not spslt thss) forged the names Of
two mercantile firms, Daraismes & Moore, and
another, to two notes for $1,000. He got an limo.
cent Frenchman to endorse them telling him he had
bought them in the market. He then got the endors
er TO present them to Foster & Co. as payment
for lot Of coffee, which was 10 have been
shipped to Havre Immediately. Foster & Co
took the notes OF the innocent endorser and proms
ed to send the coffee per order to the value Of
$4,000 to French shipping houss The latter firm
promised Subarbier aliberal advance on the coffee.
But Foser and Co seeing'the Of both different
firms in the two notes wr tten in similar STYLE
suspected the forgery, and on going to Dcraismes
and Moore detected the fraud, before they parted
with the coffee. The affair put in the hands .of
the police, but they managed II that the forgcr
escaped. He married highly respectable and
beautiful heress mp town about months since, and
she is shortly about to become the mother ofa felons
child
Morning herald., 1839-12-23

And or later, the mines Of Mexico will be
der the CONTROL and the sole property the descend
aats Of the glorious AngIo-saxon race. The import.
snce Of these mines may be seen at = glance by re-
membering that the whole system Of paper currency
in Europe 10 based upon the bullion obtained there
from. Nor is the prize contemplate one, may be
seen by the following statement. For we find than
in less than 60 years these mines yielded in bullion
32laOOOODV. as follows:
Morning herald., 1839-12-23

80 annually; under . more liberal 'forp Of govern.
meat in the beginning Of the eighteenth century the
YIELDED one yssr, $50 B00I and, We believe
that with proper Management, they, can be made
20 yield 800 900 900 81 gold and silver annually The
fact is, the mines Of Mexico ineKhaustibls and
there no end to the wealth that they may be made
TO produce. This will be the sane sort OF incentive
to enterprising Americans, as South America has
heretofore been to Europeans, The time IL close At
hand whe. dash for empire wil be made in this
quarter and even nextspring we may expect some
such important movement. sf' ... n
The fact is, that there never was % fine chance
for loafers Of all kinds the present occasion pre-
sents And all the young dashing, estsprising bank
ruPts Of the day running of to Texas As fast as
they can. Allth moustached, big whiskered fel-
lows that parade Broadway should 80 there, join
the army, fight the Mexicans, kal their wives and
marry their rich and beautiful daughters. All the
fellows that have broken, and that are about to
break, and cant do any thing, nor 90 ahead here,
had better go there without delay. Many have
gone; others should folow.sait. There 10 plenty
Of there plenty Of land, plenty Of horses and
CATTLE plenty Of liqnor plenty of fighting, plenty Of
adventure plenty to eat, plenty Of glory, and plen-
ty Of fse girls in Mexico and amongst the Indians.
And if amidst all this they cant 60 ahead Why they
can die surrounded by glory.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-12-26

onsln eerced jurisdiction the of organzaon Of Iowa Ter
r'ory until Congress established different line.
therefore cannot act that would make mo
parry any transaction that would with the solemn oh
ganon have taken take the United States he
executed which would be the submitted to the REQUIRE
ments o. the resolutions herewith returned - a
ror ne information Of the Leg slatve Assembly state that on
INST despatched special Washington Civ and
e mole Facts relating the controversy the state of
ana the Unit States relative boundary the
y OF owa to the President the United solicited his
and instructions the subject So Instructions are
received from the President of the United States affair they will
De promptly obeyed by the Executive OF the Territory.
Very respectfully, your ob servant
ROBERT LUCAS
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-12-26
mr. PARKER, CHAIRMAN.

The Judiciary Committee whom was referred that part the Gov
county Recorder lave had the leave
to Report
That they have possession the Engrossed law povng for
and regulating General Elections this Territory passed both
Houses of this Legislative Assembly and find upon
thorough examination that there are in the Enrolled law fled e
cretary Office the enrolling clerk and
which, owing the of business the
and the Governor The correction made bv the Secretary makes
the first section of the printed law correspond exactly with the law
Without any thing relating authority make such cor
recton committee would that the highest evidence
enrolled COPY filed in the Secrearys Of
fee signed the presiding officers boh branches Legislative
Assembly and the Governors and sentence pov
sion that may be found the printed be found in The
enrolled cannot be deemed and taken be the law
through the absolutely requisite process a,
although have through both Houses Being omitted in the
enrolled has received the signatures presiding
nor the approval and Of the Governor But your
alluded to is apparently ambiguous and eqvoca o any
rec'on amendment there be difference of opinion regard
its meaning operaon and that meaning operation precise
the which given by the iapolaion' Of the Secretary
and that therefore said ntepoaon does NOT materially change
the meaning of the law
Laws when ambiguous equoca be interpreted
by the effects and or by the spirit and thereof And
of law be explained WHOLE
possible stand and if that be sufficient may
another law on the subject relating and this
known and well established rules of Interpretation and
the result by any all of them, WILDE the same
the printed law In the with the words
collegiate Congress and county
the Council The said officers by that
the Delegate Congress
elected September eighteen hundred and hyght The Organic
Law they shall aco which will be till September eight
hundred and forty If the words august for
Angus, eighteen hundred
conflict with the Organic Law and therefore void and oy
have but that would destroy which
done if reasonable and possibly given
What that reasonable and Why
will carry the well known Legislature
correspond with the Organic Law give meaning
FORTY and all that is done by constituting the word forty
eighteen hundred and forty.
Your Committee however opinion that the
left in law for interpretation the they
have therefore, prepared Bill amendatoy Of said law and respectfully
recommend its passage.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-12-26
Wednesday Morning, Dec. ls. 1889.

The Council me pursuant to adjournment.
On motion Of Mr. Keith,
Resolved That Secretary the Territory be requested inform
the Council whether he has the day the
pense Of the present Legislative Assembly Members and
Mr. Hepne omthe Committee Expenditures who instruct
inquire expedecy requesting Delegate Congress
apply additional appropriation deay expenses Of
Legislative Assembly, &C. reported Joint Resolution which
read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Parker Judiciary, whom
red that the Governors Message relative the of Dele
gate Congress County Recorder report accompanied by
providing regulating general elections
this Territory the adoption of which Report the and
being required voting
epne Hughes ghram Keith Parker Payne Ran and Mr. Pres
den., 8.
On motion of Mr. Hepner,
Five hundred Copies Of said Report ordered to be printed
The Bill was then first time, and ordered be printed
On motion of Mr. Inghram.
Resolved That the Standing Committee Military affairs
sucte enquire into the BY law for the rails
Regiment Of Iowa Militia and ask for the equipments
Mr. Parker from the Committee Judiciary
children reported the back TO the Council with amendments
which read first tme
second AMI considered Committee the whole Mr.
P n roAe sn e Chairman the
tx the Council with amendments which were concured n
Mr. amend the Bill by striking the third s. con
and yeas and nays being required were as follows:
Those who voted the affirmative Hepner hughes
Parker and iayn*, 4. #as
who voted the negative Messs kslh Raston
and Mr. President, A. ass#Es
So the motion to strike the third section was lost
On motion of Mr. Hepner,
The bill referred the committee OH the Judiciary
On motion of Mr. Inghram,
Mr. Hepner was added o said committee
H. 6le No 81 relative the Of the late "
read second me and considered in q the whole
Parker in the chair the committee rose and through
reported the back to the Council with one amend
asked discharged from further consideration Of the sub
Jecl; which report was concure d H.
On motion Of Mr. Payne,
The memorial was laid table, the order Of the Coun
H. R. 6e No. Al memorial relative the posponement Of the
land Burlington District. read second tme and
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-12-26
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me 'ua.csary Committee Of the Council Govern
os Message as relates to The election Of Delegate Congress and
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The native American., 1839-10-05

WASHINGTON Prices CuRRENT.-Wc place in
our columns this morning, a list Of articles mostly
in demand in our market, with the intention of
Keeping ii correct, far as possible, and making
it safe table of reference. A merchant on the
Avenue has kindly consented to revise the list
for rs weekly. Our readers, therefore, may de-
pend on the items given as the correct Prices
Current in Washington. Any information given
to US on this or any other subject of interest to
our city or country readers, will always be duly
appreciated and strictly attended to, as we are
and general caste which will make it a welcome
visiter TO every family.
The native American., 1839-10-05

NJ OTICE.-The subscriber would respectfully call
~ the attention of his friends and the Public gener.
ally, to his New and Splendid assortment of goods for
Genemcn's wear, consisting Of the Best WooDyed and
Woolen Cloths and Cassimeres of every color, which he
will make up to order the most reasonable terms and
most fashionable manner. He has also great variety
Of Vestings of the most fashionable patterns.
Persons DESTROYS opurchasing clohing would do well
to give him call at his Store opposite the Buildings
Penn. Avenue. r. w. BATES.
Oct ST. MAT. Int.-W6t1
The native American., 1839-10-05
CITIZENS BALL.

..... CITIZENS BALL.
a BALL will be given at the Central Masonic Hail.
"A ~ street, on Tuesdsy evening next, the st inst
Number of Tickets to be limited. Price So EACH To
be had at Fischers and Tayor's Bookstores Browns,
Gadsbys, and Fullers Hotels, Of Dr. Barry Navy Yard,
or Of either of the Managers. %
MANAGERS.
CAPT. X. FRANCE, DAVID HANLON,
JOSIAH GOODRICH, RICHARD STEWART
WILLIAM BOND, ROBERT WATERS,
NATHAN HAMMOND, JOSEPH ETTER,
WILLIAM t. PORTER, JOHN +. GIVEN,
JOHN TUCKER, JOHN BLAND.
~ b. Ladies not having received Tickets OF invita-
ton, will please send their address to the Managers
The notice being very short, many names necessarily
must be overlooked. y. oct 5.
The native American., 1839-10-05

MoRUs MuLT1cAuL1s.-In the National Intelli-
gencer of Wednesday last, we find no less than
twelve advertisements, offering for sale 10000
trees, and 100000 buds-one advertisement not
giving the number of trees, but offering to sell in
!" lots to suit purchasers at $50 per hundred
buds, or l2l cents per foot
The native American., 1839-10-05

We are happy to state that the Epidemic, which
has spread such devastation over the South, is
gradually falling off, and we hope to be able short
Iy to say that it has entirely disappeared. The
last accounts from New Orleans and Mobile are
favorable,
The native American., 1839-10-05

The Chelsea Bank, small concern Of no
moment, stopped payment yesterday. This is
one Of the new banks Of State securities in which
he holders of the bills arc perfectly secure, this
hank being based upon Arkansas stock. Its stock
had been down TO 20 per l0o.-N. r. Cor. OF The
Nat. Intel.
The native American., 1839-10-05

"E HAVE on hand large supply Of Cloths and
w Cassimeres, which will sell by the yard or
piece the most reasonable terms, but shall not have
them made up, as we have merly done, desiring 10
leave this pant of the business exclusively to the Mer
chant Tailors BRADLEY & CATLETT.
Oct. s.
The native American., 1839-10-05

jtRATES! CRATES The undersigned takes this
~ method OF informing the citizens generally, that he
las just received iu!l assortment OF Fire Brick and
lacks; and he is at all times prepared 10 attend 10 The
citing of Crates, or any other brick work,
All orders left at my house, al the corner OF 18th street
md New York avenue, sent through tie post Office,
viii be attended TO with despatch.
25 st. WILLIAM r. DOVE.
The native American., 1839-10-05

In reply to some inquiries which have been
made to us from gentlemen living in the river
counties on the subject, we would state that ex-
ertions are now making 10 raise the steamboat
Phenix, and that, we understand, it is intended, as
soon as she is raised and repaired, to place her on
her former rout up and down the Potomac
.Aler Gaz. "@+
The native American., 1839-10-05

At the Centenary of Mcthodism held i'll the
Rev. Mr.. Cookman's church on Monday last,
the sum of So, 900 was contributed This is the
first meeting of the kind held in this City, which
is to be followed by the other churches.
The native American., 1839-10-05

Friday, the 9th ult, was observed by the CT
tizens of Charleston, as day Of fasting, humilia
ton and prayer in reference to their affections;
and Thursday, the 18th ult., by the citizens of
Mobile, for the same purpose.
The native American., 1839-10-05

SHEET OF PAPER.-We saw at the store of
Mr.. w. NJ. Morrison this week, a beet of paper
measuring some $50 yards in length, and about
one and half yards in width.
The native American., 1839-10-05

rHINA. GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE
~ THOMAS PURSELL has jnstimported, per ships
Robert Piushlod and Potomac, from Liverpool direct,
fywo crates ard bids Of the allows articles as part
of his fall supply; all of which will be sold Wholesale
and retail. at the Alexandria and Baltimore prices
p. S. These goods have been selected by himself IN
England, and Of the newest patterns, and OF the
very best quality. He soics call from his friends and
the public generally at his store opposite Browns Hotel,
Penn avenue THOMAS PURSELL.
Sept. q Ct.
The native American., 1839-10-05

the years this valuable Bas has tssn IN sasns,s use IN
tested is esny The Proprietor has made
furnish the druggist o. ts 'na az may
sdicine will remove IL lis effect obstinate coughs truly
among number who have proved rs efficacy From ,s know
ledge the materials and tue ehec upon our
valuable medicine what recommended Calvin Ellis ~
D. Albert Williams, NJ D. members Of the Massachusetts Medical
Society Also certificates the direction, what astonishing
cure. ELECTED for Webster, noston Horace GALL Bristol
Me- Hkins r., Boston, Eish Horton firm Of Baker H
Boston, David Woodbury., clerk Of Josiah seadman ME-
Howard Thousands OF others could be named, where u oe
AZ security against comterei each direction VII y
signed by the PROPRIETOR M N Gardner popristos renuenss
S8i Washington Street. Boston, all orders be
bottle impressed the glass the AaHe M -
N Gardner's iHdian Dalkam % Lversort
The native American., 1839-10-05

The lad who was run over on Thursday last
week, is still lingering, almost hopelessy. 1t is
said he may recover in body, but that he will ever
again regain his right mind is very doubtful.
The native American., 1839-10-05

1t is said that Parsons, notwithstanding his late
letter repelling the charge Of his intention to re-
turn to the stage, has done Treason, want of
funds !!
The native American., 1839-10-05

Gen. Robert Y. Haync, died at Ashvile, NC,
on the Oath ut., after few days illness, Of the
bilious fever, in the 10th year of his age.
The native American., 1839-10-05

Camp Washington, at Trenton, has been broken
up, and the troops ordered to their respective
stations.
The native American., 1839-10-05

The British Queen left New York for Europe
on the 1st inst
The native American., 1839-10-05


THE DuEL.-It appears that the " fatal duel, ;"
said TO have been fought between Messrs. Joseph
Seawell Jones, of Shocco, N. c., and III. Wright
Wilson, Of New York, in which the latter was
reported to have fallen and been borne away in a
very mysterious manner. turns out to be a hoar.
The unfortunate Wilson who stained the soil
with his hearts best blo,d, it is said, was poor
pig-more lamented by its owner, no doubt, than
would have been the victim Of this duel, had it
actually occurred. The whole practice of duel
ling is s'ci'aish one and we do not wonder a,
all that this has turned out to be, like most such
scrapes, a bristly affair.
Two bears whom love to battle draws,
With rising bristles and with frothy Jaws"
falsely so called-honorable way OF settling dis
putes-i. e., killing man. At any rate. Mr..
Jones has gone to Texas, without giving any ex-
PLANTATION relative TO the strange part he has play
ed in this awful tragedy, and has Left behind him
many nsourners--not for his fate, nor for Will
sons, nor even for the pig's-but, for lack Of
knowfedge--the why and wherefore Of this strange
procedure for, his
Words impression left
N much arnazement to the internal crew."
Who have become
Distracted and surprised with deep dismay
al the sad tidngs.'
Ihe joke is well enough, but il seems pity
as prices now are, TO incur such . waste Of pork
The native American., 1839-10-05

I CELEBRATION OF TIE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
lODD-FELLows, OF WAsnI>GToN.-A novel and
interesting sight to our citizens, will take place
on Tuesday next, as will be seen by the order of
procession which we publish in our paper today.
This ancient and benevolent Association, after
considerable preparations, have made arrange
ments that cannot fail to please, and at the same
time, excite the wonder of our citizens. The
Order in our City is yet small-prcbably not
over two or three hundred-but with the addition
Of visiting Brethren, their numbers will be ncreas
ed on that day to upwards of four hundred. The
Committee of Arrangements have selected from
among their Brethren, two of their most worthy
members, to deliver Oraons for the occasion,-
(he Rev. j. D. McCabe, and Rev. e. II. Cha
pin, both from the cold Dominion - and
from the known talents Of these gentlemen, our
citizens may expect a rich intellectual feast.
The " sons and daughters of harmony" too, will
not be minor consideration with many to visit
the house appropriated for the ceremonies-for
we understand that most Of our best singers have
volunteered their services to "lighen the heart
with music sweet" on this occasion. The char
liable objects of this Order is known to all-the
widow and orphan, as well as the sick Brother
share its benevolence ;--and it need only be
known that the Orations will give full expla-
nation of their operations and principles, to gain
the attendance of our citizens generally. We
understand that such preparations have been made,
that all visers, and especially the fairer portion
of creaton-the Ladies-can be accommodated
with seats, where all can see and hear for them
selves, The well-known performances of the
Marine Band will also be brought into requiston;
and we have no doubt the whole will be conduct
cd in manner at once novel and instructive. We
shall endeavor to lay before our readers next
week brief outline of the proceedings.
The native American., 1839-10-05

Governor Everett, Of Massachusetts,, has ap-
painted Thursday, November %, as the thanks
giving day Of that State. --.H.
The native American., 1839-10-05
DIED,

After short illness Thursday last in the G5th yea
If his age Mr.. CHARLES DAVIS, Of this city, an IS
inablc citizen.
The native American., 1839-10-05

TTNHE POLITICAL WORKS OF ROBERT
l. SOUTHEY, collected by himself, 10 volumes com.
plete in few copies just received for sale by
w. NJ. MORRISON
At his Book and Stationery store 4 doors west Of
Browns Hotel Oct 5
The native American., 1839-10-05

If a man cheat thee once, shame on him if
he cheat thee twice, shame on Thee.
The native American., 1839-10-05

BY reference to our advertising columns, it
will be seen tlra Ball is to be given at the Ma
sonic Hall, on Tuesday next; and we understand
that such preparations are being made as will en-
sure pleasure and qualification to all those who
may feel inclined to "tip the light fantastic toe
on that evening.