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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

Lnapiety-Burns used to say, that he had no
idea of that kind Of courage which consisted in
Drawing Heaven 1t may be doubted whether
there is any courage at all in impiety. Men have
been known to make frequent use of blasphemies,
who possess scarcely aspark Of personal courage;
while many of the bravest men on record, were
remarkable for the respect with which they al
ways spoke of the Supreme Being. We might
carry the matter farther, and say that Religion is
the foundation of true eourage.-Boston Herald.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.

One branch Of this body, organized in this
City, at the time appointed by the Constitution; !
but the other, the House of Representatives, has
not yet organized. On Monday last, the day ap-
pointed by the Constitution for their organization,
the Clerk proceeded with the roll, until he reached
the State of New Jersey,-the seats of five Of
whose members being contested, gave rise to de-
bate and difficulty, which has not yet been over
come. On Thursday last, they had proceeded 50
far as to form themselves into Convention, by
appointing j. O. Adams chairman, and adopting
the rules of the last House for their government,
with the intention of progressing, yesterday,
with the ROLL and then proceeding with the contes-
ted elections. OF course, with this delay, no
Message can be received, and the public excite
ment in relation to the contests arc beginning to
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

The citizens Of New Orleans are taking mea-
sures for celebrating the approaching anniversary
Of the Battle OF New Orleans, and committee has
been appointed to invite the "Ol Hero" to par
iicipate in it, This meeting was got up without
respect to parties aad was said 10 have been well
attended by both Wings and Democrats. This
and we have no doubt the Or.canos will do the
thing as il should be.
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SCARCE ARTICLES.

Sincerity in patriotism.
Friendship without interest.
Love without deceit.
Charity without ostentation.
Fair-play among gamblers.
Beauty without pride.
An advocate without fee.
A fashionable man without ioppery.
A fashionable woman without paint.
A sanctifed look without hypocrisy.
A clustering man without cowardice.
A su baIern officer without money.
Administration inattentve to private interest.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

Natural ConUer Lenscs.-fn the summer, af-
ter few clear days Of clear weather, very ffne
dust settles Oh the leaves. In this situation, if a
light shower of rain falls, insufficient TO wash the
dust from the leaves, the drops will be retained in
globular form, which, should the sun immediate
" make its appearance, will produce the same
effects as burning glasses, as may be seen by the
scorched appearance Of the leaves.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

rHE RAILRoAb.-~ft is estimated that the large
number of four Hundred thousand persons travel
over the railroad between thisCily and Baltimore
annually; and we see that the company have de-
clared dividend of four dollars per share on the
stock, for this branch of the road. A goodly num-
Der of travellers, aud stiff dividend.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

We copy the following piece Of Theatrical
news from the N. Y. Sunday Morning News
Gieube Manvers, Mr.. and Mrs. Martyr and
Miss Poole have left town for Baltimore they
sing there for twelve nights, and then pro coed TO
WaShin gton.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

Origin Of Dancing. The origin OF the art OF
dancing is thus accounted for:-The Curetes,
people Of Sicily, who were entrusted with the
Of the Infant Jupiter, in order to prevent his
being discovered by his father, Saturn, invented
kind of dance, and drowned his cries by ac-
companying their movements with the sounds OF
their shields and cymbas.,
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

The New Orleans True American says: i.
is calculated by many convcrscnt on the subject,
that the present crop Of sugar will reach IS TO
1000 hogsheads, while the cotton crop will not
fall far short of SOC, 900 in the state Of Louis
lana alone"
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

- HE CHRISTIAN BRAHMlN, or u ,noirs nf th
4 Life Writings and Character of the Converted Br, h
min Babaee, including Illustrations OF TIE Donest
Habits Manners, Customs, and Supershtions tae Ill
docs Itch Of the Dcccln, aud Notices OF lndia
general aal an Account Of the American Mission at
mednuyyur by the Ray. Hollis Read, American NJ
sionary TO iali, few copies for sale by w. NJ. MO
RIcON 4 doors West OF, Brow,l's hotel. nos 9
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What mines Of wealth has Pennsylvania. in her
bosom! 1t is said that her coal mines alone for
1899, will yield product worth $4,000, 600.
We alludc as well to the western bitun.inous coal
as 10 the anthracite.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

subside, and some anxious inquiries male for The
Message, 1t is to be hoped we will have it by
Monday next. and that both bodies will commence
the work Of the People.
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OFFICE ON STREET, IN THE SQUARE IMMEDIATELY
WEST OF THE BURNT POST OFFICE.
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G-5>A!l communications for this paper should be ad-
dressed to JAMES C. DUNN
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WIG. WAN,

South side Penn. .4cenus Eou1-anda.hay street.
The proprietor, VIM Bel, gentlemens coat dresser and
DIVER would return his grateful Acknowledgements TO the
citizens of the District Tor the very liberal patronage ex
tended to him Tor the last years and assures he that
he has spared expense in fixing himself so that he ID
prepared to dye all cosos in the best at the very
lowest prices and to expedite all orders at the shortest
notice His style Of work is peculiar to himself which
Inc is happy say has given entire appreciation to the
members Of Congress and citizens.
NOTICE TO STRANGERs.-I have no connexion with my
old stand opposite the wigwan, att ongh they display my
old bills, which may tend 10 deceive them.
Nov o. 2m (Alex. Gazette. St VIM BELL
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GARD7o Members Of Congress and Strangers Disiting
~ Harrington. The subscriber respectfully informs
them that he has taken much pains during the past sum
mer to procrs large and well assorted stock OF Wines
Brandies, Cordals, Sesars &c., and large portion of
them has been selected and bought in the Northern cities
and will be sold accordingly low. He deems it unneces
sary to give his stock in detail but will be pleased to hand
his card catalogue OF ssotment and prices to such
will favor him with call All goods packed with the
greatest and sert directed.
Dec 7-3t EDW. SIMMS.
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Nor does It add in any degree. to tie usi re-
lspect due to the wisdom Of either Of the Plinys,
! that The elder never travelled without book and
portable wiring desk by his side, and that the
lyounger read upon all occasions, whether riding
walking, or setting | cannot doubt that wise as
they were in books and philosophy, they would
have secured much greater fund Of practical
wisdom, had they left their books and wiring
desks at home, and kept their eyes open 10 sur
rounding objects.
There is another thing mentioned of Pliny the
elder, which is equally Objectionable. II is said
that person read to him during his meals have
given my views on this point in Chapter |.
TIE eject Of AuSic on Heahh.-rhe infu-
encc Of music on the mind is refining, and
tends 50 much TO beget feelings Of kindness and
bcnevoence, thus henelicaEly affecting the health,
hat no system Of education can be considered
complete which does not provide this means of
moral training. Music is laugh! in most schools
on the continent; and il is to this circumstance
among others, ,lat conceive, the superiority of
he Germans and Italians over ourselves in this
science is mainly attributable. Besides we
not equally with them, Saxons and members of
tie German family and not, therefore, our
natural capabilities originally the same That
our countrymen have no ''ear for music" is al
unlounded prejudice. Our natural inieriorlty
arises solely from the want of cultivation.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

TUST RECEIVED, further supply of cheap edition
y Of the Waverey Novels Kenworth THIS day re-
ceived and for sale by w. NJ MoRRlSON,
Nav % 1 doors west of Browns Hotel
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1889.
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rNIGAtrEn

coMmUNtCATED
D5- JOHN H. SLACK, Esq, is commended to the
r. personalities having high claims for election, as
their Clerk the coming session, and higher qualifications
for the Office We know, if elected he will do its duties
with honor to himself to the Congress and the county
Dec7 JUNIUS.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

"rhat miserable hambug, the Native American
Association Of New Orleans, has selected Hon.
John G. Calhoun as the organ to present their
petition to Congress. Common courtesy may
induce Mr. Calhoun to present it, but his lofty,
liberal and patriotic spirit would scorn TO adj
vocate or counrenance such Wbcral and riiicu-
Ing ilnctrinas -
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

rFNHE BALTIMORE COAT DRESSING AND DY-
4 ING TABLlSHMENT-Is removed entirely
to the city of Washington and located permanently at the
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

ETOUsE AND LOT IN MECHANICS ROW FOR
III SALE.-We will sell on very accommodating terms
he House now occped by Mr.. Gwen at 100 per annum.
80 BRADLEY & CATLETT.
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CHEAP CASH SIORE.
NJ DOTS. SHOES AND CAPS, sold cheap for cash
I'D The subscriber returns his franks to the public gen
era y Tor the liberal patronage he has already received,
and hopes by constant and punctual attention to all
IcIs. 10 merit continuance Of the same He has
cevcd the following Articles, which he will sell cheap for
cash only
Ladies Calf skin Walking Shoes.
Morocco s. Seal skin do
Seal s Kidd Slippers
Gather Boots
Seal & Morocco do.
Misses do.
Seal, Morocco & Calf skin Boots
!" Jeiersons.
/" slippers.
Childrens Shoes of all kinds
Gentlemens Boots, sewed and pegged.
Do. Waterproof Boots.
DO Nuilys.
Mems and Boys Brogans.
All kinds of Over Shoes.
Fur & Hair Caps.
Backing, Brushes &c.
TN DOUGLASS,
South side Penn. Av., bc;rH""n Z loslee!s
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-07

EN AND SPLENDID FRENCH GOODS
~ We have just received and opened, the second
hoor OF our store, lot OF French Goods whch surpass
in richness and variety any thing of the kind that has
ever been brought TO ths market The attention of the
Ladies IS respectfully requested 10 inspection of them
they consist in part OF the following. viz
dozen Satin ReticaIcs velougs Chine
do rich figured Satin Reticules pois veIours
II do very rich Velvet Collars
10 DO 10 Satin do embroidered Plisse
10 10 small Collars satin and chenille
10 cat.oons Satin Pelerinrs with inges
splendid Satin Shawls, velours Chine
do Plush Shaws, chenille bordered
10 Satin Shav.is with sleeves quilted
very rich Velvet Shaws embroidered
do Satin Shawls, embroidered with rlumes
Also received
so Dresses rich Monsseine de Lame Shaey
10 pieces mode coiored Kept Silks.
nov 80 BRADLEY & CATLETT.
DREAST. PIN LOST-A liberal reward viii be given
ND for Breast Pin, supposed to have been dropped
Baltimore.
For description, inquire at No $50 Market street, Bal
,iimore or in Washington oil
so S. ). TODD.
Z ADY BLEssENGToN'S WORKS complete in
a vols. ; containing
The Two Friends
The Repealers
Confessions of an Elderly Gentleman
Do do Lady
The Victim Of Society
Conversation with Lord Byron
The Honeymoon
Flowers OF loneliness
Gems of Beauty,
This day received, and for sale at
w. NJ. MORRISON'S
Book Store, four doors west of Browns Hotel.
nov 80
,n,IN n,I,I IN nj
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DALEWELL'S GEOLOGY int nded to convey
I'D practical knowledge of the science, and comprising
the most important recent discoveries, with explanations
Of the facts and phenomena which 10 confm in
validate various geological theories, third American ed-
ton from the fifth London edition, edited, with APP
pcndix, by Professor Silliman, Yale College.
This day received and for sale at w. M MORRI-
SONS Book and Stationery Store, doors west of
Nov % Browns Hotel.
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" ceivcd-
10 pieces super west of England Cloths invisible Green
10 do do do wool dyed Black
m do do do Olive
Also, 50 pieces English Cassimeres
do Asphaltum Cloths, very superior
The above will be sold very cheap.
dec BRADLEY & CATLETT.
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Administrators Sale

WILL be SOLD Of Public Vendue on The
J. w lbth day Of January next, at the now
dwelling house Of Lyman Holden in Jamaica,
the FARM on which the said Holden now
lives, situated in the southerly part Of Jamaica,
containing Two HUNDRED AoREs OF LAND,
and the most pait Of il under good improve
ment--with Dwelling House aud Barn
thereon and is well calculated for a DAIRY
FARM, and Is the same farm formerly owned
by Enoch Cook, late of Dummerston, decreased
Said farm is well wuoded, watered, and lenc-
ed with wall-wilh three young thrifty orch
ards thereon, together with the farming Tools,
darying utensils, and other artcles too numer-
Gus to mention. And also Zen COWS, and
almost Twenty Tons Of Hay, in the Barn on
the premises, which will positively be sold
unless previously disposed Of.
ID iC-JsSale 10 commence at 0 O'Clock, A. M
VIM. COOK, Administrator.
Dec. 81, 1888. is
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From The Montreal Herald
EXECUTION FOR TREASON

Yesterday morning at nine o'clock Jo-
seph Narcisse Cardinal and Joseph Duque,
te were executed in front OF the sew jail ;
but as il was not generally supposed that
our timid Government would have the NOR.
al courage to carry the sentence of,he Court
Martial into execution against aay OF the
guilty rebels, there were not many spec,a.
tors. Three companies OF The Royal and
three of the Oath regiments formed inside
the Jail square, supported by detachment
oithe Queens Light Dragons under Capt
Jones'
On Thursday evening. Cardinal was visi.
ted by his wife and two of his children, and
Duque'te was visited by his mother, TO take
last farewell on this side the grave. The
interviews were affecting in the highest de-
gree, and displayed in most forcible Ian.
gnage--thnt OF the heart, that sin carries
with II It's own punishment, even in this
world. The unfortunate prisoners were at.
tended by the clrrgymen Of the seminary,
who administered appropriate religious con-
ISOLATION to them. Their appearance on the
scaffold strongly belied the character OF
brave men meeting death Cardinal in par.
tlcnar, showing great emotion, aud trem.
bling so violently that we did not expecl he
would have stood the short religious cere-
mony without fiin,ing. The provost mar
shhl read the sentence OF the court. after
which the hungman pulled the fatal lever.
when the trap doors gave way, and the Two
rebels were exhibited between earth and
heaven, spectacle TO angels e. 10 men, Car
dlnal died almost ins,anlaneously, struggling
very little, but Duquete partly owing TO his
own and partly to the hangman's fault, sur-
Tered very severely and very long. The
moose was TOO wide and the wretched crini.
nal having unfortunately given spring
rds on the stationary partsbfthe scat.
fold. Immediately previous 10 the pulling oil
the bolt his neck struck against The from, OF
the scaffo!d and the knot oil the rope Slipped
up 10 his mouth. In this state he remained
struggling violently for the space OF twelve
minutes. when the hangman put another
moose round his neck, with a longer fall. nf
fixed il TO the beam, and cut the other rome.
when Dnqueue dropped, and in few min.
utes period was put to his earthly Suffer
ings.
Cardinal was notary public at Chateau
quay, and n member ofihe House Of Assem-
bly, 10 the late Provincial Parliament. .Du-
qnette was his clerk, and might have been
forced by his employer We have been fire.
quently asked when and where Lepaill.ur
and Dacharme are 10 be hanged, but all that
we can say, is that we understand their
death warrants have been signed by Sir
John Colborne. and that il is reported they
Will be hanged at Beauharnois
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OBITUARY.

by the unexpected death Of Mrs. Blake, which was
announced in Our paper last week, sudden goon has
been thrown over large circle Of f,icads aud ac-
gnainiancc. beloved Wife, u kind Mother, m al
icriunaie Daughter, cndearcd Sister, an invaluable
Friend Is gone. And Yet she still iiycs she b,er,
and will long live, in the rautary inhuenre Of her
character, her principles, her example her coun.
rels In Mrs Blake were ccniured, in uncommon
degree, the Christian virtues aud grsres. Her piet
WIS irrveDt and chez full Her iailh strong aud un.
wnvcring, always working by lave. Her religion
OF the heart aud the liie religion 10 live hy and u
die by Ia tht progress OF the Truth il is in Jesus,
she felt very deep interest, aud active promo
ter OF the cause OF her Master; the Of liberty
holiness and love. She abored promote the happi-
ness Of those within her influence; and few, IL any
ever succeeded better than she To accomplish this
object by the gcnilrnrss of her nanners the sweet
ness Of her temper, and the benev, ence Of her heart
she gained strong hold the a!Ie tpns Of her ac-
qnanlance aud most deeply Is her departure lament
ed nv all who knew her. May her afflicted husband
and family he snppo ted by the truths and promises o
that religion which guided their decreased iriend hro
lite, and lifted her for the purity and bliss Of heaven
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STATE OF VERMONT.

Dislrict Of .uarlboro, SIS.
yENo obviate the Inconvenience which might
IA arise from the Stated Courts Of both
Probate Districts Of this County being held on
the same day, it has been thought advisable 10
change the times for holding the Stated Courts
Tor me Marlboro District, as follows, 10 wit:
AL Cnase'S, braiiieboro, on the last Thurs
days Of January, April, July and October
Al Riddles, Wilmington, last Thursdavs NJ
February, May, August and November.
A. Atwood's, Fayetteville, last Thursdays
of March, June and September.
Brattleboro, Jan. 9, 1899. "a
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FRANKLIN PRIMER,
lMPROVED READER,
GEMER9L CLASS BOOK, E.

t<eAh DEsH.
These books have been critically ex.n;r.d
by our most able Teachers and most disti,,-
guished literary men; and are pronounced, in
Their adoption TO the wants nf Common Schools.
Tor which they are particularly designed, as
among the most valuable Books published In
the United States.
Says The bingham Gazette, in recie,oine
these 6ooFs: al have now bef,re me The opin-
IONS OF twenty-siS enlightened Judges of the
SUBJECT, who give it as their decided b,lief that
these Books VIII be the "means of ellecling the
most hapry changes IN the system of early
dents, Professors, Tutors, Instructors. SC. of
every class and denomination throughout the
country"
sLss For sale by the publishers, Phelps &.
lngesou, Greenfield, Mass. Also, by Joseph
Sseen, Brattleboro.
December, 1888. sveo,I q
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Gaiena, Nor. 81

Gdfend, Nor. 81.
Land Sa'es--We mentioned last week,
mat the Land sales at Milwaukee had been
postponed II appears that the President
caused notice 10 that effect to be published
IN Chicago paper, and probably, sent
other notices, by mail, to the land officers n,
Milwaukee. No such notice, however. was
Received by them and !hnl in the newspaper
mol being deemed OF sufficient authority 10
govern them, they proceeded with the sales
The sales at Quincy have closed. The
Wing says that 'rhe sales through the week
have averaged each day $4,000, and on
"Wednesday they amounted 10 abou, Sl3. 900
The whole amount received within The three
last weeks, including money paid on pre-.
cmplIons, will not fall far short of $780,
600
AT none of the sales has there been anv
disposition shown 10 bid against the settlers
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.PrOgressicc Exercises a.,
BOOK KEEPING:

NY SINGLE AND DouBLY EErRy: nv .Jam.,
- II: Gotta, Principal of Fellenbere Acad-
envy. This is new work, designed for use in
common Schools and Academies, and is thought
To be decided improvement. The PRINCIPLES
OF the science are explained and illustrated in
very SIMPLE, natural and lucid manner. SO
that they will be readily comprehende,l by any
possessing an ordinary degree of intelligence:
ana the arrangement aud matter are such thai
The pupil will not only see the relations and
uses 81 the different principles, but he will he
compelled TO reduce them 10 practice In thor
ough manner. Merchants, and Others onal;-
ned to Judge, unitedy give il their highest al
probation, and recommend il as the best sys-
tenn extaQt for The use of common Schools and
Academies. II is also exceedingly well adanted
for seli-instruclion. II has been introduced
into the High School for Boys At Nouhamn-
ton, by order of the School Committee. and i
useli IN other schools of note.
E From Nm. Cobb, Esq. of War,cick. .afas,
a Merchant, and distinguished .accounianf
I'm regard to Collins system of Book X cen.
ing, consider il a valuable producticn. and
better suited to the wants Of the Country ttan
any other system have ever examined.;,
tSS- For sale by the publishers. P1ein. 4.
ingersou, Greenfield, Mass. Also bv .TossnI
Steen, Bratteboro. liz 'o''P"
Dec. 1913. oew3p6I
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10 Simonsvillc. VI. Dee. 26ih. Lucy Ellen. only
child OF Leonard H. Simons. Esq. aged years and
months.
: A. his residence IN Kaamasro, Michigan, Nov. Sd,
Ezekiel Ransom, Esq. late of Townshend in this
State, aged rs.
H. Dun,mersiOn, 2l'h ult Marsha Ann. daughter Of
Mr. Jonathan and Mrs Sally Tha,er, aged years aud
months
In Charleston. s. c Dec. IS, Thomas w Dick
man, onl, son of rhomns Dicknan, Esq. ol Spring
field, Macs. aged 90.
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TOMATO!

DlLLS made from the extract of that es-
teemed vegetable Tomato, prepared ac-
coruing to the London Phamacoieia, and APP
For sale by the subscriber.
Braitleboro, Dee, 1888. $500 "a