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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-21

RAIN.-The planets move in their orbits ac-
cording to fixed laws. We expect the return of
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter at regular
periods and we know something Of the causes
by which they are produced. In word, many
of the phenomena OF nature occur at fixed peri
DDS, and are produced by causes which are known.
This, however, is not true Of the rain by which
the earth is fertilized, and which Is SO essential
not only to the comfort but TO the existence of
animal life. The justice of God never visited
the earth with more terrible scourge than fam
inc. How unspeakaby important, therefore, are
these refreshing showers, but for which the whole
earth would be more barren and desolate, than
the deserts Of Arabia. Yet those showers do not
descend at any fixed periods, nor are they pro-
duced by causes operating with perfect regularity.
The philosopher may calculate the precise mo.
ment when the Sun or the Moon, or even the
moons of Jupiter will be eclipsed, bu, when rain
will refresh the parched earth, he cannot tell.
1t seems as if the Creator had determined tina,
in relation to one OF the greatest blessings, man
should be compelled to acknowledge a supern.
tending providence. The same causes, as far as
we know, exist when the earth is withered by
drought as when il is covered with s.pools al
water Yet their operation is suspended. Lei
the wisest tell, if they can, why the earth is par
ched at one time, or one place, while at another
time or IN another place it is saturated with water
Yet will any maintain, that this matter is left to
blind chance! The irregularty and yet the in
calculable Importance Of rain, seem to point to
the hand of God as bestewing or Withholding the
blessing. "He sendeth rain on the Just and OH
the unjust" This blessing is mentioned by Paul
and Barnabas as Gods ,oitness against idoiatrous
nations, when she suffered all nations 10 walk in
their own ways" Nevertheless he left no,
himself without witness, in that he did good, and
gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons,
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-21

sailor belonging to man Of war, having
been Tor his good behaviour promoted from a fore
mast man to boatswain, was ordered on shore
by his captain to receive his commission at the
admiralty office. Jack went accordingly, and
thus humorously describes his reception bore
away, says he, for the admiralty office; and on
entering the harbour, | espied dozen or two
quill drivers; | hailed them; the devil word
says they. Hollo! again, says l; the devil a
word says they. SILVER my top sails, but what
from my pocket, and holding it up to my pepper,
Hollo, again says l. Oh, hoo, quoth they. Oh,
the devil cries |, you are like Baaam's ass, are
you? You could not speak until you saw the
angel.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-21

An old amay called MammyRBety whose father
the original proprietor of this and who has been vile to TWO
kings converted week has attached herself the Church.
Several other natives converted and have joined our Church
THIS colony In than ever mas deem
looking the improving appearance Provisions
have abundant sugar several hundred
manufactured The decidedly the best
vers Coffee considerable quantities. has been produced this year.
The spell broken death longer gloomy influence around
We great rejoice, and much thankful for.
| E. GoHEEN.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-21

A young fortune hunter, went to consult law.
yer, how he might safely carry off an heiress.-
..You cannot do it at all, with safety" said the
lawyer, "but if you fee me handsomely and i'm
plicitly follow my advice, | shall protect 20,
safe from the law" with this the gentleman com
piled, when the lawyer said !; "let her mount a
horse, and hold the bride and whip, doyou then
mount behind her, and you are safe, lor she runs
aDdy Uifh you." The lawyer however
sufficiently punished for his advice, when mex
day he found that it was his daughter that rur
away with his client.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-21
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COLONIZATION HYMN.


Mp.J.D. WESTON Cleveland, o., july 4h, 1889
Tne- Zeuner's Missionary Chant
Insuited Afric lit thine eyes.
THY Sovereign halls thee FROM the skies,
The mental darkness Of thy night
Must break, before the dSwniag light.
Thy gods unnumber'd, and thy thrones
of tyrant chefs, His power must own:
Religion, Science, Arts of Peace,
return again, to crown the East.
A Nation ransom d from her boAds,
A Christian band Of Airic's sons
Thy lone. lost Children tod restores,
To rear his temples on thy shores.
Where Memnon's statue hail'd the morn,
Where Arts, aud Science, first were born;
Where Carthage built her giant tombs,
Where Land, aad Sea, breathe sweet perfumes
There, wanderers from your fatherland,
60, plant your standards on her strand;
A Nations prayers, Nations laws,
A Nations arms salute your cause.
Egypt rejoice Arabia sing.
The tidings round the desert fling,
That Afric, once enslaved, and trod
By tyrants, owns no power but Sor
Let Ethiopia stretch her hands
To Him who counts her golden sands,
And weighs her mountains in the scales
Which justice holds when truth. prevails.
From Atlas let the echo fly
Back, thro' the Equator's burning sky;
Nor let the pealing anthem rest
On Southern coast, mol golden West.
Swell, SWELL Jehoyah's praises high
Along barbarian shores, nor die.
Till round the Tropics golden sands,
1t breaks, on Casters classic lands.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-21

"Ah, Eliza !" said puritan preacher to a
young lady who had just been making her hair
into beautiful ringles, "Ah Eliza had God in
tended your locks to be curled he would have curl
ed them for you" "When was an infant" re-
turned the damsel, she did; but now am grown
up, he thinks am able to do it myself"
HoDfo stop a Newspaper.-Call at the office
and fork up arrearages and order il stopped, like
man, and not refuse to take il out of the Pos,
Office and sneak away like puppy.
man who had saolding wife, in answer to an
inquiry after her, said she was pretty well in gen
eral' only. subject at times TO breaking om al
the mouth!
"Here's TO internal improvements, as the sick
man said when he swallowed dose Of Peters
Pills.
"That goes against the grain" as the farmer
said when the wind blew down his wheat.
"What do you think of my taste ~ as the fly
said ven he got into the mans mouth.
You'll kill me with Kindness" as the rat said
when they fedhim with ginger bread and arsenic
"They've discharged me by thunder" as Can
non said when the democrats of Tennessee Polk.ed
him out.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-21

Miic-The following exhibit Of the number Of
yards contained in mile in different countries,
will often prove matter Of useful reference to
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

SEQ tf. bl-uu., ,yat-rs of thy parchHg mouth .'-
s-., rrs4 r..s,se t1.cyau lips JH~t ready p 1aIle
~. ,r.--.r, powder. 80 grateful. ir ihy taste be
bl.j arI q re tris H-tgnaN opp'H1@I.'' 10 gut
,al,r ssc-ll loneines lat The s1oihing weed
I'm, Surh opea temp siious only strengthen
,,,, r.o the power Of SNUFF iieely DEFY and viii
La.J ms viliaied TASTE an exile from rs domnnni
ru,,s wiling 10 deny myself the morbid qualification
of epoa.nc ms beauty and running ny health. DIP
on Alec, your hour IS yeifo come. The dread real
nv of premature dissolution awaits you and soon
Tie lurking enemy Of yuur peace, viii mp The ten
der bud OF life.
ALICE Indeed The grateful habit then you de-
npunce ami curse, with DEATH the exquisite pleasure
Of rubbing down your seurvy teeth! Poor sats-
faction gained for enjoyment so Railroads.&c. refined.
Oh precious snuff sweet solace oimy wakeiuI hours,
=. ,L,ne 10 cheer me through this vale OF tears 10
ropse one. when the deeds Of y, too soreiy press
me- down I'll press thee 10 my guniess teeth
ana bod thee melting on my snIyelng lips-ths
TJsot ,yig. shall stir the tender irorsel round my
Mouth and its loved favour shah new excliementS
owe nv painting lungs Mp the bud OF life IN
deed
JrLnl Oh vile worship, destined only for base
worms and yet sought with diligence by the high
ns,ure, Truly, are we but worms oil dust, to
LnncLle at so foul shrine and with 50 vie prac-
,.ce N degrade ourselves. Foul pollution OF the ie-
m,Ie mouth Instead Of charming words and 500
tbino chants 10 have it filed with tobacco snuff On
Lo.r5bJeTT BERTHA.
Columbus Dec 18th, 1898.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05
RETRoSpECTloN.

Is there one who has attained the age Of matur-
~ who can look back without a melancholy plea
sue upon the hours and years that have fed :
When VIC find the romantic and visionary dreams
of youth disappointed by the cold realities of adj.
vanced years, there are moments when our minds.
relaxed from the tolls of business or the caiey Of
pleasure, sink into meditation, like beautfuItalm
after storm OF the warning clemens ALTHOUGH
we may be surrounded by oil the Injuries weaiIh
can hesiow, and all the Establishments of lie, mem.
ory will still sigh for those youthful hours ne can
never realize IN manhood's changing and perplexino
cares. u Is the past reminds us Of the present, and
compares It with those days spent under our pater
nal rooi endeared by the tender carcsseS and watch
luI eyes OF doa,ing parents and the disintercsted
love oil brothers and sisters; the fond EXCHANGE of
hearts beating high with youthful antcipatons un.
corrupted by intercourse with the guilty and.hcart
less world, It's tie present that recalls the mast
as we look round upon the beautiful expanSe Of ma
turc, and ask, where are those who once pazed on
those delightful scenes with u.s. But 90 10 Won
church yard there where you behold the seulntnre /
pie ana the owy grave without stone to mark
the sleeper S TeSt-there are our early friends Go
and gaze on thy resting place; for there thou TOO
must soon dwell, with the rich and proud. the poor
and humble As we have looked forward 10 the
morrow with tie ardent assurances OF auspicious
hope, alas how often has the morrow brought dis
appointment. u is thus that the dehisve hopes Of
HE hurry us down the rapid stream I'LL death stops
our career. Let US be mindful OF our life, that when
we SHAH stand OH It's verge our rctrospection may
give as courage ON cnlerinc the unknown world,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05
COLUMBUS, MISS.
sATuRDAY. ~. 5. Is3s.

Ths Elsriion cad our triumPh We give
below he Official returns Of The election held in
his county on Tuesday and Wednesday last, for
Safe Senator and Police Judge. Tucker and
Mitchell we're the candidates Of The democratic
republican party, and Dickinson and Odeneal of
tie bank federal party. The canvass was con
dscied On both sides with zeal and energy never
before exhibited in this county. II was purely
a contest for principle, so far as the election Of
SsaalOr was concerned. MI. Tucker and Mr..
Dickinson are both popular and est'mablo men.
The question was fairly, A BANK or an lSDr-
PENDENT TREAsuRY, and after the fullest discus
sion, the decision is in favor Of the latter. We
have no gun TO Ere. We have no disposition TO
exult over a fallen foe. We have riumphed, aud
we are satisfied,
The election u Mr.. Tucker decides the pc.
lilieal complexion Of our Legislature, and rcn.
ders the election q democratic ~. 81 Sena-
Tor certain.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

Music Music .--Messfs. Pfstcr & Good.
win, have imported lot Of the finest toned Piano
Fortes that we ever saw. They were made un.
der the express orders of Mr.. Pfster, the Pro
fcssor of Music in the Female College at this
place, and are said by judges more competent
than ourselves, to excel any instruments Of the
kind ever brought to North Mississippi. We ad.
wise our friends who are in want of that article to
call mud examine for themselves, at The Book and
Music store Of the enterprising importers.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

The glorious sh Of January wIlI be celebra-
ted IN this city IN manner worthy Of the memoir
able occasion. The Dragons and Riaemen are
10 turn out, and the festivities TO close with a
splendid Ball, at the Columbus Hotel. We un-
dersland that extensive arrangements have been
made BY the managers, aud that noththlng
which will add to the pleasures Of the evening
will be neglected. Nearly seventy five Ia
dies, il is said, will be in attendance # the wealth
er Is favorable. The following named gentle
men act as managers
G. II. Albert, f. +. Watkins, EDWIN Moore,
John Fernands. VIM. W. lIumphries, A. V,
Winter, Nathan Lester, 4. Dowsng, Jr. r. Z.
Harris, p Is. Starke, c. S. Akin, VIM. d.
Lighlfoot, B. +. Williams, A. F. Young, A. S.
JefTeries, w. A. Thompson, 4, Boykn, VIM
L. Harris.
" Our lhanss are due TO our fair souesPon-
dent Adell, for her communication, which graces
our columns to-day. We hope that It IS but The
beginning of similar iayors from the same source.
The Temperance Society will meet in the
Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday eve
ming the sth.inst. at early candle Lighting
ARARlrr Col. Bym sold at public auction
on Saturday last, the ooh uIt. a fine walermelon
for three dollars. 4. G.. Weir Esq. was the
purchaser.
TmE LEGISLATURE of Mississippi will com
mence ITS session on Monday next. Many I'M
porant Measures will be brought before that body
for consideration, in which our readers have
deep interest, and in order to procure an accurate
report oil It's proceedings the Junior Editor OF the
Democrat will spend the winter at Jackson
Fire al Wesipori.--Thc residence of MIR.
Hoskins was destroyed by fire, with all its con-
tents, save bed or so, and piano forte. II
took place we understand the evening after
Christmas, while Mr.. II. was on a social visit to
his friends in this city.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05
GLORIOUS NEWS FROM copIAHl

Gen. A. Brown, j. d. Ried, both democrats,
have been reelected to the legislature from Co.
piah, by an average vote Of about lao, over their
federal opponents The vote is as follows,
Brown 44O, Reid AL, Graves 292, Shoemaker
2s6. The question turned on the constitutional.
ity and expediency Of a United States Bank
the democrats came boldly to the rescue and our
triumph was complete The Southern Star, lex.
tray says, after all that has been said and done,
after all that has been printed and circulated
after the most strenuous excrtons on the part Of
the whigs-we have me, the enemy, Tough, then,
and whipped them"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

SAMUEL C0RrIss Esq. has been introduced to
the public as one Of the Editors of tho ARGUS"
Mr.. c. halls from the empire State and we
doubt not from his long experience, will prove a
valuable acquisition 10 the concern.
The senior editor promises 10 behave better
during the coming year. Just hear the comics
sions OF the sinful man
AT the close Of the year we havo much 10
think Of -our past errors Of conduct. our mis-
spent time, our careessness for The future, all rise
like the Ghosts Of Macbeth, TO warn us to amend
neg year"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

GS- We arc requested to state ,ha, the Pews
Of tie Episcopal Church will be rented on Mon.
day next, at the Court house
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

Extraordinary sGle.--The DepH is for sale
next Monday. See advertisement of Tateisalrs. +"
SO says Noah's Evening Star OF the 18Th inst.
How ungrateiu Of the wings after using his sa
bic majesty with good effects in the late election
to clap him up at auction "for the most he will
fetch" just like them though, rayenous german.
dsers are they, never content with the rich meat
Of the melon, they finish their repasts By scrap.
ing The ,iad
Blushing.--An Irish drummer whose round
and ROSY check gave notice that be new and then
INDUCED in noggin Of right good poieen, was
accosied by the inspecting general, "what makes
your face 50 red srl" "Paze your hooor.n re.
Piled Pat always bushes when spake to y
general officer,
A raiuablc Cor.--The Louisville Journal
says :--"Henry Clay, Jr., Esq, has sold his i'm.
ported improved sbort-horned Durham COW
Princes, to John and Richard Allen. Esos If
this county, for $4,000, the highest price ever
given for COW in the United States.
The N. Y. Gazette states that another no,,
Bank, with capital Of five millops Of dorr,,s !,
IN contemplation by firm in Wall street. 50
The Minutes of the Columbus fC,, r..
Association exhibit in 20 churches SIG haD' p.S'
during the last year; total number oC W. p 'hs
2,66l 'Ni VI members.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

y Congressional and other .Ners.--Our readers
must pardon Us this week. Our attention has
really been so much devoted 10 our Senatorial
election that wo have not had moment to at
tend to the proccedingsin Congress or any Of the
State Legislatures. We will try 10 bring up all
arrears next week,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

Dr. C0MBE, the celebrated Phrcnologist is now
lecturiRg 20 large audiences, in New York. We
learn from DR.. NJ. Estes, his friend and corres.
pOndsnt in this city. that there is some prospect of
his visiting Columbus before he leaves tho Uni.
ted States.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05
i ELECTION RETURNS.

TRIUMPH OF PRiNcirLE.
FoR SENATE. FoR PoLIcE juror.
Tucker Diekinaon Mitchell OdemsaI
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-01-05

ARARirr Col. Bym sold at public auction
on Saturday last, the 29ih uIt. fine water melon
for three dollars. 4. G. Weir Esq. was the
purchaser.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-07-16

81 suppose" said a quaek. while eehog TIC
pulse Of a sbrewd though very sex gsi!eDt. 4" ib''
you think nc 4 fool" ''Sir." rcdled tho go
man, - perceive youGcsn tell c PERSONS iS''s'''
by Lia pulse
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-07-16

- T|"0 u ~ TNTW
Men who 1stT dsaes kaots, yet know their NIGHTS.
And, knowing, dare maintain
Let the currency be d~eranged, lei banks be driven 10
suspension Jet property fall 10 value; let millions be
'aenhese' soe yet the energies Of a people may remain
SUBSTANTIALLY unimpsired. and they may rise rom the
pressure, prohted BY is experience, and wiser lrom h.
severe and painful infections.
The naiinn, too, NAV be asssiled from wilbou, !;
II may be pressed with the demands Of injustice !;
Il may feel the shock Of invasion il nav be CON.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-07-16

I ri, ss, q Ssy Of reckoning has al length GENE
unnlss ere beginning 10 be wrought out The people
<Snta 70 re thai all Is not right They begin 10 learn
~ stsEe~noe, hisnss aud INTEGRITY have no, been
- Ne passports 70 Office; that the great F~r,uciple
- Ms governed in eseontiye appointments has ele-
So 8 race Of sssrcsnsTy, desperate politicians, and
pst into the hands Of the fAuns, the Boyds, the
noeess, ths Frioes and the Sxsfixouts, the money Of
pssvis, - he Loaf ia speculation, squsndersd "a en-
rSaases. of used 10 cid executive Power in It's lfeseh.
,eonfset with the freedom Of elections Sir, they
neinning 10 lay down thris ares, their hoes, and
&anmsr, and, standing up and looking yoa in tho
sbe Firrnness aud amsxement ot disappointed
1opc<. ihsy Ihander in yoer safs the appalling de-
~GrG as accpUsT or rBS sTEw AnDssff. Here
y. arr your pledges 81 fetrenchment and reform
SSse1 fegsf3 Ter The freedom and purity a elee,
moas promises % give as uFrtght aud isItbfaI
and your expressed fears that, Il yea were not
pewsf, esrFuploa wasld beeOnhe The order q
81 Axd new, btfe 10 The faiflmsht Of youf pledr
er~osnises ia the ten years ADMINISTRATION Ahieh
" tohirtsd on the eoantTy. We call on you. -
oerssnis, 10 tel us why the Evils you predicted
been sssrted, add the good you pfoSa,sec has
&ss<s Why Tot bread have you givea us a stone
s~rpea,s and rhy, wksa ue locked that
sAeIA hring forth graPes, 4 has bESsghl
oike.t.~i Q4sssiss "a ce.gyes.
4 y ys1f reply 70 The demands u
3npepe, esrs1. snd ably sfgede a
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-28
~. whole hopes Of this administration L

The whole hopes Of this administration to
so.tain itself is centred upon belief that the
oooosition cannot rally upon any one candi-
date for the Presidency. We can tell the
party that il will prove but q feeble reliance.
The elements Of opposition to the present
dynasty are wide awake 10 the necessity Of
concert Of action. Our letters from every
ouorter assure US that the utmost harmony
will prevail, and that the candidate that re-
ceyes the nomination Of the convention, will
certainly receive the united support Of The OPP
posi,ion. Much has been learned from the
temporary defeat that took place In Ten
nessec and Indiana, and the causes that led
to it, ian oyerweening confidence in our own
strength and supineness Of action,) will in flu
ture be guarded against.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-28

More Sab Treasuryism.- Whatever may be said in
favor of the present Federal Administration no one
doubt that has been unfortunate to accept"
the services of some OF the graceess rogues
record Every Department Of the Government has been
full Of hem--the land oifce-the custom house--the
Indian department-the post Office Not week elspses
without defacaon among the underlings Of Mr. Ken
dali and Of opinion that il man may be
known by the company he keeps. administration
may he known by the individuals it appoints to office.
The last I" fashionable movement" ia the Post Office.
was in Isaac Hills dominons. Mr. Hiram White
MORE Of Exeter assistant postmaster was arrested
the Goth instant at the suit of the United States,
the charge Of purloning money from sundry letters
they passed through his Office trap was laid for
him BY the Dover postmaster, who caused letters
containing money to BIO mailed at Haverhi and Ep-
ping for Dover, and then followed The mail until he
missed one Of the letters and the money from two
others.
He then returned to Exeter, and having caused the
assistant postmaster be arrested found on his per-
son the identical bills forwarded in the letters .'Mr.
Whuemore,' says the correspondent Of the Boston
Mercantile Journal, is Of Judge Wh,temorc Of
Pembroke, one Of the ornamental Judges Of
ty and married the daughter Of Mr. Holt our postmss
ter. He is full blooded I.ocofoco, and il seems,
Of the Harrington. Price and Swarwout school. He
is now in jail"--Cour. 4 Eng
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-28

THE FIRST number OF the New York Journal Of Medi-
i cine and Surgery Ito be continued quarterly Is Just
received by r. TAYLOR, and may he examined at hrs
bookstore where subscriptions Is dollars per annuml will
be received ard single numbers Sold The second number
appears in October. IVA
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-28
r. Mas. Anaas

We regret to announce that our esteemed fellow
citizen, Commodore DANIEL T, PATTERSON, OF the
United States Navy, and Commandant Of the Navy
Yard aud Station in this city, expired the morning
Of Sunday, the 25th instant, quarter past o'clock
at his residence in the said yard after short but Sc
we're illness Of about 80 hours.
His friends and acquaintsnccs generally, and par.
,icuarly the officers Of the Navy and Army now sta
toned or who may be in Washington arc invited to at
tend his funeral, which will take place on Wednesday
the 2sth inst. at o'clock, M from his late resi-
dence at the Navy Yard MAI. Intel