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The native American., 1839-08-24

Filming Gouernor.-A joke is told Of Gov
ernor Boggs. By an ordinance of the city Of
Jefferson, discharging a pistol within the city
limits is punishable by fine. The Governor broke
this law and was hauled mp before the Mayor,
and fined five dollars. The Governor protested
-contending that he had the power TO remit the
fine. The Mayor denied this doctrine and was
about preparing mittimus to lodge the Governor
in jail, when some of his friends forked over, and
released the digntary from 6 durance vle.' AS
there IS no precedent in the books, we commend
this case to the attention ofihe jurists.-H. Louis
Republican.
The native American., 1839-08-24
Foul Muder.--We learn from letter of a

Foul Murder.-We learn from letter of a
correspondent in Baltimore, dated yesterday morn
ing, that murder was committed near that city
on the 9Th inst. The body Of Mr.. Joseph Little,
bricklayer, was found on the Annapolis road,
stripped of its clothing, the head dreadfnlly bea-
ten, and the left cheek nearly cut off. 1t is sup
posed that he was robbed and then murdered,
as large stone, covered with gore, was found
near the body. Coroner's verdict, wiful murder
by persons unknown.
The native American., 1839-08-24

patent has been secured in France for sew
1g boots and shoes with brass wire. Il is said
ley do not admit moisture or dust, nor do they
P when sewed in this Manner he sewing is
one with as much ease as with wax thread,
or is it more expensive
The native American., 1839-08-24

II REMOVAL-Boteler& & Donn having purchased the
stock ofgoods Of Mr.. Seth Hyatt would respect
that they have taken that weknown stand formerly
occupied by ?. Mauro & Son. nearly opposite Browns
Hotel and lately by Mr.. S. Hyatt, where they intend
continuing the house furnishing business more extern
sively than formerly.
They have on hand well selected stock Of goods
embracing almost every article used in genteel house
keeping, to which they would invite the attention Of
persons furnishing.
Will be found now in store general assortment Of
Cabinet-ware, Chairs Beds, Bedsteads, Mattresses
Looking glasses, China, Glass, and Crockery- ware
Lamps Of varons descriptions
Knives and Forks, Plated and German Silver goods
Britannia ware, Brass Andirons
Shovels, Tongs and Tenders
Hollow ware for kitchen purposes
Tin and Woodward, Garden Tools, &c.
All Of which they will sell low for cash. or on time to
punctual customers. Jnne
The native American., 1839-08-24

Commerce Of Ballimore.-We learn says the
American, that twenty-nine ships and briggs are
now on their way from Europe to Baltimore,
some Of which are hourly expected. OF this
number two are from London; six from Liver
pool and twenty one from Bremen
The native American., 1839-08-24

Horrible sporL-A negro boy aged 10, who
had been in the habit of throwing himself across
the rails of the Long Island railroad, out of mere
sport, to force the engineer TO stop, yesterday
afternoon paid for his temerity, near Clowesville,
by having both legs amputated. He was yet alive
when the cars left, but must inevitably die. :.
The native American., 1839-08-24

.frkdnSas Iauern Pates.-If one inquiries the
price of dinner in Arkansas, he is thus informed
by the obliging host: ''Four bits for common
dinner OF bacon, green's bread and meat-six
bits, if we add chicken :" ixins'--and one dol
lar, if you have g flower doings.''
The native American., 1839-08-24

The New York Herald says there are FIVE
thousand and twenty three Poets in the United
States. OF these, ninety-four are in the State
Prisons, five hundred and eleven in the Lunatic
Asylums, and two hundred and eighty in the
Debtors Prisons
The native American., 1839-08-24

II is said, on vertable authority, that all the
spare gals in Connecticut have gone South to
teach the natives there how to make Silk---not
one in all Mansfield being obtainable by Jersey
Multicaulis grower for lis benefit.
The native American., 1839-08-24

lEMOVAL.-The undersigned has removed his Um-
IL brela and Bonnet case factory from opposite the
18th street. which he has put up for the purpose The
encouragement which he has been extended to him. has
induced him to contrac, for large supply Of materials
for the purpose Of making Bonnet cases. and he contem
plates extending his factory to meet the demand con-
slant supply, wholesale and retail Likewise on hand
general assortment of Umbrellas and Parasols. great
variety Of materials suitable for every esciptian Of
pairs Umbrellas Paraso &c. mede and repaired at short
notice Umbrellas that have been left to repair oppo.
site the Seven buildings, removed to his dwelling on
street. second brick house west of the War Office
hathe has no interest in the shop conductedJ NJ Farrar
July g.. DANIEL PIERCE
The native American., 1839-08-24

Slavery in Io,ca 1'erritory-The first busi-
ness session Of the Supreme Court OF the terri
tory, was held in Burlington the first week in
July. The Court decided that slavery was con-
trary to the laws Of the Territory, and that a
slave taken there to work in the mines and per-
mitted 10 hire his own time, gained thereby a
right to his freedom.
The native American., 1839-08-24
From tie SarannaA Republican.

MIR. EDITOR -" An Irish Adopted Citizen"
has asserted, that ireland was never conquered
by British arms; (although much doubteD we
VIII ADMIT his statement and take it for granted
mat what ne asserts is correct. Why then, ]
ASK are complaints now made against the Gov
ernment under which they live? why the cry of
injustice, and the grinding 10 t,e dust of the
Irish part Of the British dominons, why the
loud Uoice of Daniel O'Connell clustering in
favor Of Ireland, and complaining of the oppres-
sion Of his .connirymen! Is the population more
ssParsel or, has the population of patriots dimin-
ished since the time ofthe valiant ssCharlemont7,,
The native American., 1839-08-24

The booksellers and publishers in New Y ork,
have made up handsome library for the debtors
apartment of the city prison.
The native American., 1839-08-24

man aged seventy seven, who is living with
his sixth wife, and has twenty six children, has
lately moved from Buffalo, NJ T., to Iowa, be-
cause he thinks that the increased value Of land
in the new country, in the course Of twenty
years, will enable him to live without toll after
that period.-Boston Post.
The native American., 1839-08-24

ENOR SALE OR LEASE. farm, lying ten miles
from the city OF Washington, the road leading
to Baltimore. 1t contains about l76 acres, about 80 Of
which are in wood and about rs in meadow land il has
on It comfortable dwelling, young orchard Of choice
1t is desirable that any persons who may feel wish TO
possess themselves of so fine and healthy situation
should make immediate application to the subscriber at
the Lumber and Wood Yard, 18th street. the canal
June 22 ULYSSES WARD
The native American., 1839-08-24

The Governor of Florida has made arrangements
with the Union Bank for loan on the bonds of
the Territory for sum sufficient for the purchase
of arms, provisions &c. and the maintenance Of
territorial force independent Of the U. S. for
the protection of the frontier.-An application
for arms and provisions made by the Governor to
Col. Davenport commander U. S. forces was re-
fused r,
The native American., 1839-08-24

ELEGANT AND FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND
~ SHOES-Sign of the Mammoth Golden Boot
JOSEPH B. FORD, Pennsylvania Avenue, nearly oppo
site Browns Hotel has received by the latest mporatons
from France, his usual supply of French Cafskins and
French Morocco, portion Of which he has made into
splendid Boots and shoes and prepared to make to or
der any article in his line in style warranted equal TO
AIRY in this any other country.
j. f. offers to the ladies resident and visiting the
metropolis the following, superior of their kind viz
Galter Boots, OF any variety, with beautiful assorf
ment OF coored Satin Turc with coored Morocco 10 st
Tor making Cater Boots. Ladies have any color tbev
wish to match their dresses. '
Christina Waterproof Boots lined with fur, most de-
sirabe article for winter. .-c.uA''@ 70
Also, The Quilted Silk Boots and Buskins. with corl,
soled Boots and Shoes made light and elastic
Slippers OF every variety for balls and evening pates
win a other articles, usually kept in fashionable shoe
establishment. '''oe
TO the gentlemen j. B. f. would particularly remark
hat ne 49, In every way prepared to fit them with Boots
ana shoes IN the neatest and most fashionable
Al 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.. JAMRs PARSONS
(whose superiority in cutting and fitting is so generally
acknowledgcd) he can with the greatest confidence,
Public.
Dec.
The native American., 1839-08-24
G EORGE swEENY.

Conveyancer and General A gent,
y has removed to the Office Of the Firemen's Insu-
rance Company, Pennsylvania Avenue opposite Browns
Hotel. july 2S
The native American., 1839-08-24

i OTIS FOR SALE.--The subscriber is authorized TO
IL dispose OF the following squares and lots, viz.
Whole squares 467 and All
In square 1858, lots 10, 10, and 20
In square 243, lots 30 and 49,
In square 2S4, lots FL, 20, 23, and "a
In square 401, lot IL
In square 424 lot
In square 342, lots 8, 6, Z, and g.
In square A26, lot 10
's In square 379, lots 3. A, and IL
In square SIG, lots 6, 8, 10, and I2
In square 489, lot is
In square 49, several lots
OF them being in and the Franklin Row sona,a .nd
o'ne's on and near 7th street. Apply to a''
apo. a. NoIHWELL.
The native American., 1839-08-24

4 "A FRENCH CHINTZ.-We have on hand 800
II pieces French Chiniz, which will be sold bargains
June % BRADLEY & CATLETT
The native American., 1839-08-24

II TTERARY AND GRAPHICAL ILLUSTRA-
IL TlONS of Shakespeare and the British Drama COM
ment of the English Stage, and Series Of Critical and
Descriptive Notices of upwards of one hundred of the
most celebrated Tragedies, Comedies, Operas and Far
ces, embeised with more than two hundred engravings
on wood, by eminent artists, is for sale by
w. M. MORRISON
June 20 Four doors west Of B. owns Hotel
The native American., 1839-08-24

TOR RENT.-A convenient two-story brick house
IL Missouri avenue, east Of IL street lately oc
cuped by DR.. Buck. For good tenant, the house
will be put in complete repair Possession NAV be had
immediately. Apply at TODD'S Drug Store.
June 8 =
The native American., 1839-08-24

j. SALEM, or an Exhibition of the Claims of the
World TO the Gospel by the Rev. David Abee Mission
ary to China, is for sale at w. M. MORRlSON'S
Book and Stationery store, four doors west of
June 10 Browns Hotel.
The native American., 1839-08-24

TAMES'S NEW NOVEL.-Charles Tyrrel, or the
= Bitter Blood by g. p X. James, Esq author of the
Hugenot, the Robber, Sc.
Historical Sketches of Statesmen who fourshed in the
time Of George III. 10 which is added Remarks on Par.
yWh an appendix, first SERIES by Henry Lord Brough
am F, r. S. and member of the National Institute Of
France, in vols
Conceament, Novel, in 3 vols.
Nicholas Nickleby, No. IL.
Jack Sheppard, No. 8.
PiceoIa the Prisoner Of Fenestree, or Captivity Can
tive, by M. Saintine, second edition.
Are this day received and for sale by
w. M. MORRISON
June 22 doors west Of Browns Hotel.
The native American., 1839-08-24

ENRESH SARATOGA WATER Just received and for
- sale by the box or single bottle. =
Also, Swans Patent Atmospheric Soda Fountain new
and labor of the old method. Price $780,
F. HOWARD
June . Near BUILDINGS
The native American., 1839-08-24

COLLECTIONS FROM THE ENGLISH POETS
~ from Spenser to Beattie, embelished with Portrait
and twenty -lour illustrations
Also, the Life of the Rev. George Crabbe, L. D. by
his son, the Rev. George Crabbe. A. NJ is for sale by
w. M. MORRISON
June 20 Four doors west Browns Hotel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

Al a draw. back 10 our enjoyment-the snow
storm has produced a totsi stoppage Of the inter
course between this place and Baltimore and Wash.
ingtoni and consequently we have not received a
At this ~janciure in our political affairs, il is pecu.
liarly harrassing to be subjected 10 inconvenience
Of this sort but as they have their origin incanses
above our control, all must acqaiesce in the necess-
ity Of submitting to their operation with phiIosopbi-
cal patience and resignation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
Proceedings i'm Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

FRIDAY, December 90.
The House having come to order, at noon, this
day' and the journal Of yesterday having been read.
One OF those perplexed and thorny debates. ON
points OF order and the precedence ofbusiness. i'm.
nedlately arose, of which it has been our painful
'"'A 10 report so many since the present session
commenced Without going into all the details. il
"iI De sufficient to state, that Mr.. CHAPMAN or
A'aoama, commended that his motion. entered on a
former day, to reconsider the vote. of the uopsa
aging on the table a motion, to adop. the rules IF
1'uer OF the last Congress, had precedence. this
cSy' "Ee' tue appeal made yesterday, by Mr.. w.
lost JOHNSON, from a decision IF tho Cbo;, ,ba,
under general rules of Parliamentary law. (altbonch
no express rules had been adopted the nfevinns
question might be moved. But, the Chair. b4in,
OF diueicnt opinion, Mr.. CHAPMAN moved Ina, nv
sene'a' consent, the rules Of last Congress be adon.
'en' th's het's loudly objected to, Mr.. c. beine
P'on"'heed ont OF order, he took AN appeaI. which
was 'e"aied Tor some time, ull, the House getting
'"'o some disorder, he consented to withdraw bis
appeal; and, N'
n.' ADAMS, who had the floor from Yesterday.
w. = JouNsoS's appeal, proceeded to adj
-. '"' 'io"Se' not on the point that the previous
49, ~ vas nov !" order, but that neither that nor
"nE o'her question could be decided. until a Uouse
u Representatives had been formed. by the swear.
.s W OF o' tNe members appearing and producing
regular legal credentials.
=. NpANs nad spoken about an hour, when he
%s' n,IeF[upted by Mr., THonAs, of Maryland, who
INSISTED that It was not in order TO 20 into lie gen
era question ofrhe omission Of commissioned mem.
,oaI "a nus point, another long debate. on order
looH pace winch terminated in leave given to Mr..
three o'clock. u" d quarter TO
lne debate was continued, by Mr.. RHErr, in re-
pty to seysfa' geo'lemen who had spoken. and in
defence u:d yinu,cation Of the coursa H. III 49,.
cd throughout this controversy.
N[' RHETr having nearly concluded, referred to
~ !'sGse to renew the motion made by Mr.. CHAP
= . alabama. and asked that gentleman what
was t4e form Of the motion be was 10 make2
IN the meanV hile, Mr.. EVANS, of Maine, had RI
sen, ana claimed the floor, and there was some dis
eu.9 whether 1t had been yielded by Ms, RHErr
M CHAPMAN obtained it, and moved TO take IN
me notion made by him some days ago, to recoasi.
: Ia motion TO lay DRoMoooLE's resolution, adop.
Mr.. EVANS demanded the floor. and said he
would speak to ths, question.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

SUPPORT THE NoMINAIIoN The subioined ex-
hortatlon, from a leading Wing paper, at the Cant.
tai OF pennsylvania, is worthy Of attention by the
great Opposition party, and the friends of good 60
v%ernmeni, In all parts Of the Union. Those WIN
would support the peoples nominations NAV Az
so, in no inefficient mode, by supporting the nres.
ses which support those nominations. and ,bus
cheering them on in the good cause. The Harris.
burg telegraph SAYS: "Now, that the nominations
are larry made, we hope our friends will do All IL
'Aeir power to promote the circulation OF newsna.
pers, devoted to the good cause. Lei every Conn.
y sustain it's sheet with s~pirit-cbeer the Editor
heart by prompt payments-and our word for it.
t3e result will show that truth cannot be shed
ABROAD without producing effects of the greatest in
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
A MAN BURIED IN A CoAL.MINE.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot

CUMBERLAND. Nd, Dec. 6. 1889.
The Coalmine of Mr.. Neff, near Frost5urg, fell
in yesterday. A miner, who was at work al the
time, was enclosed by the fallen earth. He imme-
diately commenced working out, and persons on
the outside also began TO dig in towards him. The
earth, to be removed, was thirty OF font feet in ex.
tent-ont the caving, as it afterwards appeared,
dld not extend SO far as to prevent the free working
OF the miner. OF course, the utmost anxiety was
lett Tor his fate, which was much increased by The
earth, again, falling in at the very moment he had
been reached by those on the outside! The earth.
aow, fell all around him leaving him hardly room
to move; fortunately, however, but little more tban
a loot ct earth this time shut him in from the day.
tght' and this was soon removed. The accident
occurred at about one o'clock, in the day. and il
was about ten O'Clock before the man was got our
lhe desperate energy with which he worked to re-.
scne himself may be inferred from the fact, that of
'h'Tiy OF iorty feet of earth to be removed; he.
though working at great disadvantage, dug through
nearly one-half of it. | am glad to saw that he suf.
Tered no injury from the accident.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
$66.57e.77sas

1t would seem, from the notice taken of Ca.
ral Harrison's nominations, by a Washington ls,,s,
writer, in the Republican, that his poyerty il -
be urged against the General. Give him i 49,
the writer, a barrel of hard cider. and .s,a..
pension of two thousand a year on him. and ~.
word foi it, he will sit the remainder Of his dsy,i E
his log cabin, by the side Of sea coal fra ,,d
study moral philosophy" The poverty of Gepe,,l
Harrison, however, he may be reproached with 4,
By his opponents, is the result Of his honesty. pla.
ced, by tho confidence Of his country, in various re-.
sponsibIe situations, he rad ample opportusis
had he felt so disposed to practise upon The MAJ
ern " democratic" princirle,) to amass sufficient
wealth to have translated him from his " log cabin,
to . palace, and to have substituted for "ha,d e.
der the moat expensive wines. His opinion, how.
ever, was, that honesty is, always, the best policy
and he scorned to line his pocket. a, the expen,s
OF his integrity; and for this, ne is sneersG at with
contempt. As to the proposed pension Of two
thousand a year" we can only say, that, flong and
faithful serviees-if rigid and honorable diseharss
OF duty, and the rurest patriotism, deserve The r-
membrance of his countrymen, Gen. Hani.opi,
entitled TO the universal gratitude of The nation
He has no. complained Of the risor Of bis destiny
in being compelled to pass from youth to age in DO.
velty-he has not petitioned for two thousand a
year. but he had no right TO anticipate, that Bis
past devotion to the best interests Of his countr,
would BE- forgotten or despised, because he had mol,
taken advantage of his situation to plunder his fL
low-citizens. a modern peculator may jeer him
for his preference Of honesty to weal,h-but the in.
ITdustrious portion OF the community, who live by
their own lsbors, will not r,jcct him for supporting
himself by personal exefion, instead Of pilferins
when he had the opportunity. IAN honest mar in
rags, is preferable TO the rogue in bIocsde. Bal
timore Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

The New York papers announce that Governor
Campbell's Message. gives them the first inims.
ton they have had Of the difficulty which has taken
place, in consequence of the refusal of the Governor
Of New York, to surrender. according to the rcqui'
sition Of the Governor of Virginia, the indiyduss
charged with having feloniously abducted CERTAIN
slaves, from Virginia. We trust that some OF me
New York papers may do the South justice IN this
matter. Governor Campbell makes the case very
plain, and his argument, in our opinion, Is unsn'
swernble.-dler. G0-pUe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

With a species Of disengenuousness, condemned
BY all unprejudiced men, some Of the Adninistr-
ton party, especially those in the Legislature Of
Virginia, have in~sinuated that Gen. Harrison 10
friendly to the Aboitiouists. We say insinusted,
fof they have not had the manliness to make the
charge openly. We feel authorized TO say, that lhs
insinuation is as false as the direct charge would
be base. Gen. Harrison has no political or psrso'
nal communion with the Aboltionists. He isoppo-
sed to their proceedings with regard to The District
Of Columbia. and he is in favor Of maintaining Tho
rights of the South, as guaranteed in the Conithu'
ton Of the United States-Alez. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

TUESDAY,, Dec, 10 1880
Mr. BAYTY, in pursuance OF notice given by him
on Saturday last, moved that that potion of the
Governors Message which relates to the refusal o.
the Governor OF New York to deliver IN certain
iugitives from justice, be referred 10 a select com.
mittee.
Mr.. B. considered this question one Of great and
absorbing interest, in which every portion Of the
Commonwealth was deeply involved-his consiitu
ents, possibly, more than others. 1t was due to our
character and the welfare of he People, that spee-
dy and decisive action be taken by the Legislature
Mr.. b.. thought the conduct Of the Governor Of the
great State of New lotk, dictated as it appeared
to be by a desire 10 concilia,e the support of the
Abolttlonlsts, one Of the worst and most alarming
signs Of the times, and should awaken the who'll.
people of the South to the dangers which threaten
Them. The following gentlemen were appointed a
committee ;-Messrs. Bayly, Gregory, jackson oil
Wood, Ridley, Ewing, Goode, Tunstall, Scott Of
r, McRae, S%outhall, Reynolds, Robertson and
May.
Contested Election from Norfolk Borough.
MIR. S%ouTHALL from the Committee Of Elections
made report on the contested election from the Bo-
rough OF Norfolk. On his motion, MIR. Cunning.
ham the coutesting candidate was admitted to the
bar OF the House. The report was read, which
with the accompanying documents, is very voIumi.
nous.
Dir. Scorr Of f., opposed, and Mcssrs. CHAR
MAN, w GOD and SoUTHALL supported the resolu,
tion Of the Committee.
Alter Mir. SoUTHALL closed his ateumep the
House adjourned on Nh. FoNrAINE's motion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

On Saturday evening last, we were visited with a
sno" storm than which we believe the oldest in
haoilants cannot recollect "a greater to have OCCUR.
red in this latituds-it having continued falling
without intermission for the space Of ~thirty-six hours
and accumulated TO the depth of twenty-fou inches.
Occurring at this particular period of time, it pre-
sents a fine field for frolic aud fun TO those fond Of
asle'gA-rtdei and at almosteyery turn, ones ears
are greeted with the sound of the merry sleigh-bells
telling Of scenes and eojoyments incident to this
season alone.