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The native American., 1839-03-23

IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.-The Legislature
Of Mississippi have passed an act abolishing i'm,
prisonment for debt. 1t contains the usual pre-.
cautions against fraud. When an individual APP
plies for the arrest of his debtor he shall first give
bond, in double the amount sued for, in the pay
ment of all damages which the debtor may sus-
tain from the issuing of the writ. Persons against
whom capias al satisiaciendum shall be issued
under the restrictions of this act, shall be entitled
to the liberty of the prison bounds, which are ex-
tended to the limits of the whole county, he frs,
giving security that he will not 60 beyond them
and while i'll such bounds, he may require the
jailor to furnish him with food and lodging, for
which the person at whose suit he is committed
shall pay IS cents per day.
The native American., 1839-03-23

Proposed Ship Canal across the Isthmus Of
Panama.-The following resolution, accompan-
led by report and voumnous appendix, inter-
spersed with sundry maps and diagrams, was
presented to the House of Representatives, from
the Committee on Roads and Canals, by Mr..
Mercer, on Saturday, the I'd ult. The resolution
was adopted by the House, and the report, &c.
ordered to be printed:
RESOLVED, That the President of the United
States be requested to consider the expediency OF
opening or continuing negotiations with the Co
vernments Of other nations; and particularly with
those the territorial jurisdiction of which compre-
hends the Isthmus that connects NORTH and South
America; and to which the United States have ac-
credited ministers or agents; for the purpose OF
|ascertaining the practicabty of opening COM
muncation between the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans by the construction of Ship Canal across
the Isthmus; and Of securing forever, by suitable
treaty stipulatlons, the free and equal right Of ma
vigatjng such Canal to all nations, on the pay
ment Of reasonable tolls.
The native American., 1839-03-23

'There was pretty specimen of a riot in the
Cove of Cork, on the 2lst of JAM A mob of
several thousands assembled on the New Quay,
and boarded the brgantine Westmoreland, in
which had been shipped cargo of potatoes for
Baltimore. They took possession of the vessel,
unmoored her, and took her to another wharf,
where they proceeded to land the potatoes. A
detachment of the military sent for but on the
arrival of the troops the mob was so large and i'll
such an excited state, that the magistrates would
not venture to bring the soldiers in conflict with
them Finally the shippers were obliged to
exported, and then the mob dispersed"
See how the potteen boys cling to their staff of
life. For this, however, we do not blame them
1t certainly is cruel to take away their potatoes,
and we especially protest against their being i'm
ported in the Hving recipients.
The native American., 1839-03-23

TExAs.-"Mr. Wilson, Senator in Congress
from the Harrisburg district, has been expelled
from his seat by vote of 10 to l. The grounds
on which he was expelled, were, profanity, nvo,
king the vengeance of God on any and all who
voted for certain bill, refusing to come to order
when desired, and dvulging proceedings he was
bound to keep secret.
"A bill for the removal of the Seat Of Govern
ment for the Republic of Texas, has passed the
House of Representatives by vote Of 20 to 3.
The bill provides for the choice of five commits
sioncrs to be chosen by the joint vote of both
Houses, with power to select four leagues of land
between ten miles east of the Brassos and ten
miles west of the Colorado, and not coming south
of 50 degrees 90 minutes north latitude.
''The views of the President in regard to the
establishment of a National Bank, in which the
Government is sole proprietor, pledging the pro-
perty Of the Government security for its notes,
is popular with the body of the citizens, and will
receive the favorable action Of Congress-"
The native American., 1839-03-23

The Distribnioaof the Surplus.-Our read
ers will remember, at that the first session of the
Congress which has just expired, law was pass
ed, on the suggestion of the Treasury, postponne
the payment to the States of the fourth install
ment Of the surplus until lst Jan. $780,
Inasmuch as no law was passed at the recent
session, prolonging the period of postponement
the payment is now due and demandable by the
States; and the original appropriation being from
any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise ap.
proprated, we do not see but that the Treasury
must, in obedience to law, make the distribution
or confess to empty boxes.-N. r. i'm.
The native American., 1839-03-23

RussIA.-An extensive revolt is said to have
broken out in Georgia. Shira, one of the prnci.
pal cities, had been sacked by the rebels, and
5000 Russians massacred, among whom were
two general officers. The rebels were advancing
on Tilis, when the last accounts were sent from
Erzerom to Constantinople.
1t appears that an extensive conspiracy has
been discovered in Poland, the leader of which
had been arrested and thrown into prison at Will
ma. The Emperor had ordered that the property
of all participators in the plot should be mnedi.
atelv sequestered. The names of % persons are
published, who have been arrested--alI holding
respectable positions in society.-Picayone.
The native American., 1839-03-23

A Society has been formed in England for the
improvement of the condition of the Gypsies
The number of those people who lead wander.
ing life, without any pretensons to religion is
about l4,OO0-Er. Pr.
What fine cargo those $4,000 would be fol
transpo ration to the United States!
The native American., 1839-03-23

We mentioned some days ago, the murder OF
NJ Tasche, the seigneur of Kamouraska, Lower
Canada Suspicion is strongly fixed upon DR..
Holmes, of Sorel, with whom the wife of M.
Tasche has been living for some time, it is said,
in adulterous ntercourse-her husband having
separated from her. Madam Tasche has been
arrested and committed to prison the nstigator
of the murder. DIR. Holmes has disappeared,
and is believed to have fled into the United States.
The statements published exhibit horrible in
stance Of cool, deliberate, and savage murder.
Lou. Journal.
''To the United States," the common recepta-
Gle of all foreign villainy and rascality that
capes the halter at home: the foulest samples Of
which are often employed under government.
The native American., 1839-03-23

1t is stated that the Pea Patch Bill, authorizing
the payment of one hundred thousand dollars, to
the owner of the island in New Jersey, for the
fee simple in the Pea Patch Island, passed both
houses of Congress.
This is valuable patch to the seller, but il
will never pay for itself in peas!
The native American., 1839-03-23

THINGS IN IowA.-Thc Cincinnati Gazette
says:
"Strfe has arisen between Gov. Lucas and the
Iowa Territorial Legislature on question of pow
er. The Governor insists that all laws and re-
solutions must be approved by him, before they
are of any force. The Legislative body contest
this positon.-Both parties spunk up-and all
public business is delayed in consequence"
The native American., 1839-03-23

Congress passed law at the late session, re-
strictinp the Post Master General from paying
more than $500 mile per annum, for mail
TRANSPORTATION on anv Railroad.
The native American., 1839-03-23

That rare thing, good toast-' The Amer-
can Falr-too wise to take the veil, and too
beautiful to need it,--Lyon Argug.
The native American., 1839-03-23

French Refugees from Merico.-A rumor
having been circulated that the concert given on
Sunday last for the benefit of the French who
have sought refuge here from Mexico, had failed
of its object the conductors Of the Orleans thea
tire, we understand, have resolved to give re-
presentation in favor of these unhappy exiles.
We can hardly doubt the truth of the latter re-
port, for these gentlemen have never been found
backward in works Of generosity and charity.
Louisianian.
"Unhappy exiles.'' What next? Why a
petition to our sympathetic, generous Congress,
for grant of land for the poor French exiles who
have sought refuge here from Mexico. Why
come here? Why did not the commander of the
French Blockadng Squadron order them to be
carried home to France? This he would have
done if he had been as really humane as he at:
fected to be just towards his countrymen in Mex
leo.
The native American., 1839-03-23
DRINTS AND YOURSELVES DE LANES
I,of ,oI

DRINTS AND MOUSSELINES DE LANES
4 Just received
20 pieces handsome English prints
20 do do French do
Feb 8 BRADLEY & CATLETT.
ELEGANT AND FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND
II SHOES-Sign of the Mammoth Golden Boot
JOSEPH B. FORD, Pennsylvania Avenue, nearly oppo-
site Browns Hotel has received by the latest mportatons
from France, his usual supply of French Calfskns and
French Morocco, portion Of which he has made into
splendid Boots and Shoes and is prepared make to or
der any article in his line in style warranted equal to
any IN this or any other country.
}. Is +. offers to the ladies resident and visiting the
Metropolis the following, superior of their kind, viz:
Cater Scots of any variety with beautiful a.sort-
ment of coorcd Satin Turc with ceored Morocco to suit
for making Cater Boots. Ladies can have any color thew
wish to match their dresses.
Christina Water proof Boots lined with fur most de-
sirabe 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 shoe
establishment.
10 the gentlemen J. B. +. would particularly remark
that he u.s. in every way, prepared fit them with Boots
and shoes in the neatest and most fashionable
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 so generally
acknowledged,) ne can with the greatest confidence
recommend his establishment to the patronage of the
Public. : 80
Dac (,
The native American., 1839-03-23

CONCENTRATED Strip OF SARSAPARII.LA.
- FOR diseases OF the skin, letter pimped face, scald
head Sc the concentrated strip of sasapara is when
used in conjunction with "Sands's Remedy the most
efectna medicine in AS Alternative in long stand
ing rheumatic affections, merclrial Diseases Sc. it NAV
be advantageousy used substitute for the various Sc
cret remedies, SwaiR's, Potters, &c. and is recon-
mended by the Faculty preferable TO any Of that class
of medicines. Carefully prepared at
Mar g. TODD'S Drug Store
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THE WATER PINK.

II is difficult in some cases to draw the line
between the animal and vegetable kingdoms.
The sensitive plant possesses qualities which
entitle it to rank in both, but the most curious
combination Of vegetable and animal proper
ties is met with in the Water Pink and the
animal grass which grows in Port Mahon
in the island of Mnorca. they are thus de-
scribed by MI. Jones in his Sketches Of Ma
val Life:
As sauntered along the shore of the har-
Dor my attention was drawn TO a beautiful
flower at the bottom, where the water was
nearly fathom in depth. It grew on
stalk about ihree-eighths Of an inch in dame
Ter, and about ten inches in length was in
shape like an inverted cone, about ten inches
in diameter and was variegated with brill
liant col0rs, red, yellow, and purple. II was
beautiful thing and wanted it !; 80 de-
termined to knock it of, hoping some chance
might bring il to the shore. threw and saw
| struck it; when the water was cleared up,
the stalk was there, but could not discover
the flower.
After vain search, went on further, and
came TO another near the shore thought
was sure of this, and got stick to draw it
to me, when, as soon as touched it-quash
the whole disappeared. 1t was all animal
flower and all. have since procured
several, and have preserved them. The
stalk is formed by concentric coats OF gristly
matter, which is transparent when the outer
one is removed. 1t is attached TO the rocks
below. This forms a tube, which Is an ami
NAL about seven inches long, with two rows of
feet in It's whole length; at its upper end is
the head, and rising from the latter, the flower
| have spoken Of.
This is formed by vast number Of fbres,
each with an exceedingly fine and variegated
fringe placed like that Of feather they do
not form single cup. but several and their
roots are so ranged as to produce spiral
channel reaching to the animals mouth
They havea strong sensitive power, and as
soon as touched are dragged by the animal
into the stalk. After a few minutes, II as
cends again, and the flower spreads out as
before doubtless they are intended for taking
food. A touch will spoil them, so delicate
are they formed. / cut Off the flower and
passed a paper under il in water; then by
laying it on board and pouring water on il,
spread it out as wished it. They are of the
ceraline species, and are called water pinks
by the natives. | can take you to parts OF
the harbor where the surface is covered with
tufts of grass, some dark colored, some IN
plain tufts, and others with star in the mid
die this grass, loo, is all animal, and II you
touch II. will disappear on the ground. lnere
is a large quantity Of it just north Of the nos
pital island.
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From Fraser's Magazine.
SUMMER EVENING.

SUMMER EVENING.
How bright, and yet how calm. this eve
Above, below, all seems to me
So lovely, that we might believe.
Twas Natures Jubilee
For earth and sky, this glorious even,
Seem glowing with the hoes of Heaven.
How beautiful that vivid sky,
Lit by the parting suns last rays
4 We gaze, till il appears more nigh
And fancy as we gaze,
That deep blue sky boundless sea,
Covered with vessels gloriously.
Yes. each dark cloud bsrque appears,
Each winter one the foam
There one to distant countries steers,
While these sail quick towards home;
And oil look most intensely bright,
n Glowing in Heavens own glorious light.
Turn now towards earth. and even there
All. oil 10 beauty and repose-
The perfume breathing evening air
Is waited DER the rose
While thousand bright and glowing flowers,
Are cooled with dew in these evening hours
And hushed The skylark's merry song,
And silent oil the humming bees;
The soft west wind, that signs among,
Those gently waving trees,
Seems TO lament each parting ray,
Until the next return Of day
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careful examination Of il. He removed It's
cap, and beginning at the crown Of its head
he extended the search slowly and cautiously
downward, accompanying the eye with the
touch OF the finger. He had not proceeded
far in this before he discovered IN the right
ear Of the child small feather, the cause, Of
course, Of all It's waiIing. The cause re-
moved, the child soon changed It's tears TO
smiles, greatly to the delight Of all, and to no
one more than 10 Rose
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From Hinsloc's Young Mans Aid.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A WIFE.


DoMEsrIc yInrUE.-No young woman Is
ht to be married till she has learned to keep
house. It's as much Of an imposition for
parent to put off a daughter for wife before
she has learned the domestic virtues, as Il
would be Tor medical or clercIe body TO
put of upon the community man for doe
tor or minister, who had not learned his pro-
fession.
II is not maintained that the wife must Of
course go habitually into the kitchen and do
the work there herself, but she ought always
to know how to do it. She cannot know
without some experience.
Every mother ought to teach her daughter
practically how TO keep her honse in order
how to make bread and do oil kinds Of cook
ing how to economze, so as 10 make little
60 great way how to spread an air Of neat
ness and comfort over her household how TO
make her husbands shirts and mend bis
clothes--in q word, how 70 be good house
keeper. Then, IL she has no domesfics, she
can make her family lsppy without them; e
she has domestics, she can cfiectually teach
them how to do things as they ought TO be
done, and make them obey her. She can
then direct her domestic affairs, and thus be
mistress Of her own house which. sad to say,
too many nowadays are not. Domestics
soon ascertain whether their mistress knows
how 10 do things, and If she does not, they
have il in their power, and almost always take
advantage Of it.
am aware this will be considered by not
few very old fashioned and vulgar doctrine
il is difficult to forget the good old times,
when we had such excellent bread, SO little
trouble about servants, and so much real do
mestic comfort, because our mothers were SO
vulgar as moi to have learned thar there is a
better and more genteel way than the Bible
teaches-when they really supposed il an es-
sential characteristic of good and accom-
plished wife, that it should be said of her,
she looketh well to the ways Of her house,
hold, and eateth not the bread Of dleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed;
her husband also, and be praiseth her. Many
daughters have done virtuously, but thou ex-
cellest them al.''
Seek wife. then, Of domestic virtues, Il
you would know domestic happiness, or be
able to live well within your means. You
may generally, (not always) know, the habits
Of the daughter in this respect by knowing
those Of the mother; there are also other and
surer ways Of ascertaining them. But not
withstandng your utmost sagacty and yigi-
lance, you may possibly be caught know o
man who was very sure he would mover marry
lady till his own eve had actually seen her
make loaf Of bread who, after all married
person, il was said, who could not cook him
dinner to save his life, or even darn her own
stockings.
But the domestic virtues need not by any
means preclude the highest and most accom-
plished education. Some Of the intelligent,
refined, and finished ladies' in our land, have
been tho most excellent of house keepers.
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Parallel of the Seres.---The North American says
there is an admirable partition OF qualities between the
sexes which the author Of being has distributed 10
each, with a wisdom that challenges our unbounded
admiration
Man is strong Woman is beautiful.
Man s daring and confdent--W oman is diffdent
and unassuming
Man Is great in action---Woman IN suffering
Man shines abroad Woman at home.
Man talks to convince Woman TO persuade and
please.
Man has rugged heart--Woman soft and tender
ONE.
Man prevents misery Woman relieves it.
Man has science--Woman taste.
Man has Judgment Woman sensibility
Man is being Of justice Woman an angel Of
mercy,
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POETRY.
THE STEAMER.
A Ffsa story.

Hf fAhA BENJAMIN. ..#a \
What said the mighty monsters Of the deep
When whizzing, phizzing .spln,isring h came,
And woke up all the whales that were asleep,
And other fishes We won't stop TO name I
What said they? Faiihi they couldn't speak fol
wonder,
Blu, held silent meeting like the quakers;
And some concluded that Il must be thunder
That tufnd the waves from numbers into shakers
The biggest spou,ers we're dumfounded quite
As orators are apt upon emergencyi
And on their shallow brains there beamd no light
How account for such q strange emergency
For the calm, quiet, usual course Of packets,
Which make monthly voyage from shore to
shore,
And never kick up such prodigious rackets,
Or fight the pillows with SO loud a roar.
Before a fish had risen TO remark
One speaker in the congress of great whales,
Then came an Amos Kendall Of shark
An awful fellow TO dispatch the males
And ne suggested, 10 his lippant manner,
That they should turn the STEAMER into sport,
And ifthey couldn't strike Old EngIand's banner,
Deny the jurisdiction Of the court!
"Ohoip bawled Gu, some six-and-tbrty spou,ers--
Steamer Is il, such as go on rivers Z"
Then we are done for" groaned three dozen
shouters;
And their broad tails betray their mental sb,vers,
II steamers thus can make transit over
From Bristol 10 New York, with speed terrific
As they now go from Calais into Dover,
They soon viii splash into the wide Pacific!
And we shall all be harpoon'd and oil viii flow
In streams from Carolina even 10 Japan;
And white mems faces will shine OUT, you know
Like the black favorites OF Arthur Tappan."
He ceased--he whale that spoke; and then the shark
Rose on his tail to order and replied
That not to keep them longer in the dark,
Or hide fact that couldn't be denied;
He'd heard one passenger say to another,
That Captain Hosken had assur'd the owner
He'd soon cross over in less time and poiber
Than the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT that carried
Jonah;
And thar was three days and three nights half
weekw
On hearing this, the monsters were so frightened
That each off-darted, like a lightning streak
rs And lefl the pillows beautifully brighten'd!
The shark--he was a wag, likewise sarcastic,
He gave grin and scudded tow'rds the steamer
And Cpd and shut his pond'rous jaws SO plastic,
In hopes that he should catch some blown up
schemer,
Topping down headong, like a Roman hero,
Into the ambush OF tie greedy spoiler;
But not a toe tell TO the ocean Nero,
For the Great Western didn't burst her boiler.
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CWAN QUILLS.-A small lot, very superior, are Just
- received for sale by r. TAYLOR.
Also, English Letter and Note Papers Stevens Blue
and Red Fluids
All kinds, royal scarlet Sealing Wax, in boxes.
Peny's NaionabPen, new article.
Perry's Mapping and Lithographic Pens.
Desk Weights, large Ivory Letter FOLDERS Rodgers
Desk Knives and Erases, and Penknives great
y all at low prices the articles haviog regard
to the quality can be found in this country mar l6
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THE wITHERED FLOWERS.

! knew they would perish
Those beautiful lowers
As the hopes that we cherish
In youths sunny bowers
! knew they'd be faded!
Though with fond, gentle care
Their bright leaves were shaded,
Decay was still there.
So all that is brightest
Ever FIRST fades away,
And the joys that leap llghtest
The earliest decay.
The heart that was nearest
The widest will rove,
And the friend that was dearest
The first cease to love.
And the pnrest, tho noblest,
The loveliest, we know
Are ever the surest,
The soonest to 60.
The bird that sings swcetc't,
The flower most pure, ~
In their beauty are aeetest,
In their fate the most sure.
Yet still though thy flowers
Are withercd and gone.
They will live like some hours
In memory alone,
In that hallow'd shrine only
Sleep things we would cherish,
Pure, priceless, loved, lonely,
They never can perish.
Then I'd mourn ye no more
We pale leaves that are shed,
Though your brightness is DER,
Your perfume is not fed;
And like thine aroma,
The spirit Of flowers,
Remembrance will hover
Der the grave Of past hours.
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NTATKINS ON CoNvEYANCING, is concluded
wv in the June number Of the Law Library which con-
ains also the commencement Of Treatise by the Lord
Chief Baron Gilbert, on Rent. The work may be exa-
mined at the bookstore Of +. TAYLOR.
The Law Library publishes so to 90 dollars worth Of
law hooks every yearor 10 dollars with the farther adj
vantage subscribers Of receiving them through the
mail, at trifng postage, in any part Of the country