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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30
COMMUNICATED.
Mr.. Editor

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Can you inform me how it happened that the
American flag was hung out, on ST. Patrick
Jay, over the buccantees of that Irish pa'ron?-
Did St. Patrick ever dream, in his prophetic spi-
rit of the United States! Did he do any thing in
the way Of Liberation to his native land other than
the fabulous feat of expelng snakes and frogs I?
Have his countrymen ever done any thing that
would entite them to lift OUR banner on their ma
,ional days. Is it because Rawdon, the bloody
freshman, fought, with his Irish regiment, in New
York, against that flag, and committed crimes that
time can never eliace? Is il because they left
Emmett, the only patriot of Ireland that has fou
rished upon her annals for the last three hundred
years, to die upon gibbet, and because they have
left his epaph still unwrtten, save in their mo-
numental shame In fne Sir answer me, what
right have these foreigners to raise or national
banner upon their national days?
NATIVE FLAG.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

Mr. r. s. Smith has reported resolution to the
Senate Of Pennsylvania TO encourage Mr.. Espy
in proceeding in his experiment to produce rain
The report provides reward of $25, 900, on con
dhon of his raining over 5000 square miles, and
$4,000 on condition Of his raining over terri
tory of 10000 square mies.-IN M tSpec.
We would advise that this experiment be de-
ferred till summer: then, should some portion of
the country be unfortunately oppressed with
drought, Mr.. Espy will find opportunity to be-
come public bcne(actor on large scale.
1t will be well if this genius of rain-storms do
not meet with an Athens, and. less fortunate than
St. Paul, be coerced to submit TO Dedication.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

II you reverence a saint, do il at his shrine, in
oily places. If you honor prince, let il be I'M
er his banner, and as his subjects--not under our
amer, or as our brothers. 1t is paradox, TO
asst the memory of King George, the bravery OF
lie Irish Rawdon in the revolution, or the BRUSH
ictory at Hampton during the late war, and at
ne same time TO point at the American flag as a
anoPly that protects you, as americans I" o3i
r."
The whole custom of exhibiting foreign ma
tonali,y in American uniform is in contradiction
Of truth and, although the clans who have been
in the habit of doing such things cannot see or
feel the inconsistency, by reason Of their preju-
dices the other way, zee can tell them that public
opinion is alive TO these things, and that, sooner
or later, that public voice which, in this country,
affects and creates the government itself, will az
feet their ,toreignisn,s, and compel them to aci
either altogether as they ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS al
together as they pretend to be-Americans
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

Farther accounts from Maine, via Boston,
say that Governor Harvey is preparing to take
possession of, to fortfy, and to plant the Bri-
fish standard upon, Mars Hill, which is claimed to
be the northeast angle of Nova Scotia. If this
be done, it will, by the late law of Congress on
the subject be deemed an INVASION and a conflict
occupation of the whole disputed territory 10 its
utmost limit.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30
EVILS OF OFFICE.

From the first days of the commencement OF
this press, we have endeavored to impress our
countrymen with the policy Of eschewing public
employment in the way of office, as much as
possible. We pointed ont the delicate conlngen-
cies upon which such occupations depended, and
the frutessness which long life Of homes. service
produced We have every day been more and
more confirmed in our views; and the anticipated
removals in the different departments here viii be
a practical, or rather multitude of practical IL
Illustrations Of our doctrine. We do not reason
on this subject because either this any other adj
ministration turns, or has turned out, its oppo-
nens, after they had become matured in duty, and
are unfit for new comprehensive do not dlsparage
the supposed rule of rotation, whether as applied
upon principle to old friends, or upon policy to
old enemies, for we have neither part nor lot III
the eXpedlencies or stratagens Of party /; but VIC
speak Of it in reference to the evil consequences
which attend such employment, and tn" reproach
which is always singing the capable man for hav-
ing thrown himself for support upon the preca-
robustness Of Office instead of resorting to those
had blessed him. There is moral duty which
every man owes to the Divinity, to exercise, by
industry, the talents he has placed in his keeping,
SO that, when he is called to render an account
he may no.. like the iller in Scripture, say he had
buried that with which he had been entrusted
lest il should be lost There is 10 one with health
and ordinary capacity who cannot, in this eoun-
try of employment, make as much in the way OIL
a living by his unaded exertions in private life as
the same man would be likely to get by official
Patronage. Thirty years Of public labor finds
him with large family, and the means he
had thirty years before; and, at the close of his
career, when lie is called in the world of spirits,
and his administrator in this, to answer for the
talents that had been put in his keeping, they are
both found worse off than he in the s;,cred writ
ings-lor neither Of them has saved even talent
by the hiding.
The course necessary, also, to obtain office
by supplica!ing recommendations from men whose
political outstrips their moral Standings humi-
liating to honorable minds, and often tends to give
false reputation, which e!evates the worthless
above the modest and meritorious man. In this
way, we often find persons in false positions in
society, and, in the surprise al seeing men claim
ing the highest prelensions under cover of public
Office, who, at home, were unworthy Of all honest
consideration, lose that esteem for our institutions
and for public men which the theory Of our sim
pie institutions inculcatcs.
We say, therefore, again, to our young man--
avoid, if possible, public office; leave those places
to the necessitous fathers, whose former services
to their country and present wants compel them
to accept the precarious tenure, and fly away to
the resources of your honest energies and your
own industry.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

Iice Presidem.-Col. II. M. Johnson, the
present Vice President Of the United States, has
declared that he will not be a candidate for re.
election.
The name of Mr.. Buchanan, of Pennsylvania,
having been mentioned in reference to that digni-
fed office, lie has announced, in Harrsburgl
paper, that he will not be candidate.
Mr.. Forsyth, Of Georgia, the present Secretary
Of State Of the United States, will probably be
the candidate Of the Democratic party.
Lcuisia,aian
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

The present Legislature of Virginia have passed
bill to change the time Of holding elections. BY
this change. they will hereafter be held on the
4sh Thursday in April, except the present year,
IL which they will be held on the 4h Thursday
in May.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

Pennsylvania finances.--Thc loan of one
million two hundred thousand dollars, advertised
by the State of Pennsylvania, was not taken
The Governor immediately sent message TO the
Legislature, charging the banks with combina-
ton TO culbarrass the government, and recon-
mendng the immediate sale of the stock owned
by the sate.--,9D. Jour.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

Purity Of Etecfions.-A bill was before the
Senate of Pennsylvania, the beginning of this
month, to preserve the purity Of elections. In
order to attain that object, SO greatly desired by
al-at least, if their professions are to be believed
the bill provides that an inspector Of elections
at every poll shall be chosen from each party
Louisia,lian
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

Sk.-It is curious fact, (says the Albany
Advertiser that, Just century ago, silk manu-
factory was established at Savannah, Georgia, for
the purpose of working up the silk produced in
this country. One plantation alone furnished 500
pounds of cocoons; but the high price Of labor
prevented the prosecution Of the enterprise, and
it was abandoned for the more profitable cultiva-
ton of cotton. The soil and climate of Georgia
are admirably adapted to the raising of silk, and
the morus mul.icaulis fever which is now raging
there, with the greatest intensity, will soon fur
nish sufficient. number of trees.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

Z" We trust the publishers will give US a chance
10 sing IT," (new Yankee Doodle.) AS we have
musical ears."-From Thomas Jererson-
on'Hh Of the Uashington City Metropolis Of
March 26.h.
He has ears SO musical, that, no doubt, thew
will ere long catch tunes in Sing Siag.
Ell. Ma. finer.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

No proof Of respectaJihty.--A young woman
brought before the Boston Police alleged, in de-
fence Of her responsibility, that she was acquan.-
ed with :. all the lawyers in New York. She
was Instantly comraiiled for six months
Exchange paper.
The fate of this female will be warning TO
others not to make such bad acquaintance
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

The N. York Legislature passed bill to dis.
solve the matrimonial ties between D. Frost and
his wife.
Might they not have postponed it ill agarn,
weather, and awaited the effect of tha,o2
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30
Neav York, March 25.

The family of Mr.. Price, under the conduct of
a French ralet de chambre, have left this city for
Havre. Thus vanishes the last spirit of the H.
lustrious exile of Tammany!
The course Of the Maine Legislature and the
Governor of Maine is now attracting not little
attention; and it is reported in the Boston Post,
which is probably the fact, that General Scott is
very much dissatisfied with the late resolutions Of
the Senate and the House. The Fredericton
Sentinel states that any further advances Of the
Maine militia will be repelled by military force.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

1t appears, by the following accounts from the
N. Y. correspondent Of the National Intelligencer,
that affairs on the northeastern frontier begin to
look squally again:
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

The Legislature of Wisconsin has modified
their usnry laws, so as to allow l2 per cent. inte-
rest Tor money; upon mutual consent of parties.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

eJ.Persons disposed TO afford pecunary aid to the Ma
tive American Association, requested to call on T.
", Boteler Ulysses Ward, F, Howard s. J Todd, John
@. Ha.kness A. Roihweli, George Swerny, WIN. b.
Todd, Henry NJ MoFft, George W. Hardness. or John
G. McKelden.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30
NATIVE FLAG.
COMMUNICATED.
HE M TROP OILS"

mr.. EalfOr:
| ! am panied 10 sec an abusive attack upon the
Native American party by the new paper, The
Metropolis" | am panied at this course, fol
many reasons: First, because | belong to the
party which supposed, and which | still hope,
that paper was established to support; secondly,
because know that some of the most uncompro-
missing Democrats, and large majority of Jack
son men, belong to the Native Association and
thirdly, because it is reproach upon the charac-
ter of any man, no matter of what party, who is
q native of these United States, to abuse the prin-
ciples of that association. hope, therefore, that
the conductors of that press if they can possibly
entertain the ideas which their two last editorials
indicate, will restrain their heresy as private creed,
and not wound their political friends who can see
no inconsistency in being democrats as well as
exclusive natives. | have, in previous SEN
tence, purposely drawn distinction between the
terms Democrats" and jackson men, not
because they are not synonymous, but because |
consider the designation Of " Jackson men," in
reference to great party, as being entitled to
more respect and consideration, by reasoa of its
being the appeIlation under which the patriots Of
the other cognomen have so often vanqnshed their
adversaries.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

Scarcity Of Scamen.-Three vessels of war
are now ready for sea; the st. Louis, at NJ York,
the concord, at Boston, and the Warren, at Nor
folk. The only difficulty about their sailing, is
that thercare no seamen to man them This is
no more than could be expected, as the result of
the apathy shown by the government in raising !.
sufficient number of native seamen, by holding
out encouragements for young men to enter the
navy. The Estates SERVICE instead of being
made an honorable service for scamen and lads TO
enter, has been held up as a terror to evil doors,
second in degree Of punishment only to the peni-
Tertiary. An honest seaman would show but lit
lie partialty for ship where he is compelled to
mess with felons, and few boys would show
parlialiy for profession 10 which he finds others
condemned as a punishment. In case of war,
many seamcn would be thrown out of employ
ment, III the merchant service, and then there
might be some prospect of manning our national
vessels, but no hopes should be built upon such a
contingency for it is notorious fact, that large
proportion OF the seamen composing our COM
merclal marine ale foreigners, many Of them hav-
ing no affection for us or our institutions, and a
good number disposed to enlist under the flag that
would ensure them the largest amount of prize
money. Even raw landsmen, would be prefer
able to some of such seamen; andi it would be well
II even now, at the eleventh hour measures should
be taken to secure the services of number of ac
i've young men, and by sending them TO sea I'M
der skil!ul and humane officers, teach them such
knowledge OF seamanship as would render them
eiilclent and willing TO continue in the service of
their country.-BaH. San
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30
A SUBSCRIBER TO BOTH PAPERS.

Note by the Eiior.-We have nothing TO do
with the victories Of parties; and, therefore, our
correspondent might have omitted the last para
graph of his communication. Our doctrine is,
that, in reference to the great principles Of the
American Association, we shall be consoled, no
matter which set Of men prevail, provided they
are natives; and our great object is, III times
henceorth, to conline the conflict to such anago-
nists.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-30

True Benevoience.-'rrue benevolence inspres
WIN the love Of justice, and prompts him in whose
bosom 1t glows neither TO Cypress the weak, to
impose on tie Ignorant, nor to oyerrcach the I'M
wary but 10 give every man his due, and with
steady and Underwriting steps to walk in the hal
lowed path OF equity. Deceit and dissimulation
fraud and lalschood, are far from the humble wor-
supper OF Sod: integrity is enihroned in his
heafi' truth dwclls on his lips, and an enlightened
sense OF duty regulates the whole of his conduct.
nc faithfully performs every promise, and fufs
every engagement. Others respect and trust his
word, because he holds it sacred to himself His
life is characterized by the simplicity of truth and
the dignity Of virtue; aud, in dealing with him.
they who have an opportunity of knowing his
place unbounded confidence in his ms
tice and faithlalness--Genius Of Liberty.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-16
WHAI,ERS.

Al New London, 9th, ship Chelsea, Smith. from
the Southern Ocean, with 1000 bbs elephant, 1900
wh and 80 sp oil
Spoken Aug 81. LAT sc 45, Ion 80 a., lie Baron.
Rochester, for Western Islands, 600 all we'll.
Sept /, lat l. 81, S. Ion : "a w, Mary, Black n
Holland for New Bedford, 900 sp, 1900 wh, and ]
fish caught day before.
Extract of letter received from on board ship
Benjamin Rush Of Warren, dated of Sunda
Islands. March 22d, 1889"
THE 9th Of this month in the forenoon. the first
mates boat, while in pursuit of whales was missed
from the ship. We made sall and run IN the d-
rectlon she was last seen but after cruising all
day. could find nothing Of them. Since which we
have been TO Grass and Sunda Island and spoke all
The ships on the ground, but cannot hear OF them
Thece is scarcely doubt that they were carried
down, or stove. by whale The names
OF the missing men are Elijah Il. Davol, OF New
Bedford. first officer; Samuel Williams, O: Name.
Steersman; George Wainwright, Thomas Cong.
don; William r. Spear. and John SisSon, Sea.
men Congdon and SiSsion were colored men
We are bound hence 10 the Navigator Islands and
from thence north"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-16
TO-MORROW, (7hursdoy) Oct. l7h.

NOTlCE is hereby given that there will be sold
at public Auction. on The premises. 10 IN,
highest bidder, on THURSDAY the I7th dsv OF
October, at u o'clock, the following pews, in the
UNITARIAN CONGREGAT'NAL CHURCH
in Newport, Wa, Pews No. 2s % 30, AZ, so. e. 81
to pay the arrearageS due os the same for assess
menS made thereon under the provisions of sa,d
soIielys act OF incorporates, and the Covenants
entered into between said Society and the holders
OF said pews. The arrearageS due said pews are
as follows, to wit
On pew No. 2s, SlG31i On pev No. so. $50. IL
DO do %, ll,25 Do do 81. rs, IS.
Do do ~, 2g.5O
They VIII be sold To satisfy these sums with slJ
incidental eNrens.S and charges
Conditions made known at the iirne and slace or
salo. BY order of the Cooperation.
DUTEE J. PEARcE,
Csc w. ELLERy, Committee
THos. J. PEoKuAM,)
Sept ls-5w.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-16
81 III rteO

In Providence on Wednesday evening last, BY
the Rev. Mr.. Downing, lr. William sissoD ~
Miss Ssran Anu Vas, ddus hIer oi hIr Stephen
.. Vars, all Oi Ibis Io"G.
In Warren, On sunday evening last, By the Rev.
J. e.. Welsh, MI. Naluan Kent, H. ~ miss Mary
Adams, all ol Warren.
AtproyIdence un Monday evening last, Charles
Osyood M -. of MunTVe, Michigan, ~ Va Iss
Sarah smith daughter Oi William u. LsTned
Esq. OF Providence
AT Providence on the 9Th inst, oy the Rev. Mr..
Hague Mr. Thomas Wilson Foley 10 bliss Marcy
Chace Litlleheld, all oi PrUyIdenCe.-On tLe ytn
INST, BY TOE Rev MIR. Lord. Mr. Joseph CarpvD-
ter ~ ,IIss Ann Eliza Ciafs, daughter Oi iHe late
Henry r. CLARK, all OF Providence by Rev Ar.
DoSIIng, M George jerks 10 .nIsS Pnebe
Clspp, all vi Providence. Inufsda! evening
last by The Rev. Nr. Hall, Mr Henry M,tcsn Oi
Providence ~ Miss LYDIA r. French vi johnston.
Ia UlneyyIilr. by TIE Rev. Mf. Cnevnsy. ON ths
9Th inst. Joseph A. Weeoen vi ProyIoeDce 10 MISS
Elizs ,. second daughter VI the HOn. Samuel
King vi the iUfmer place.
In Pawtucxei, on thursday last Mr.. William
J swarIs ~ Miss Mary A. OIffsrd, both ol Provi-
dente
Ia New York On Thursday last, oy The Rev
Duncan Dunbsr, Mr.. Henry tfspsnD Cooley tc
Miss Caroline Bigrlow oVIn oi Providence.
In Milton, Mass. on Tuesday isst. George Rir.
ers ESQ OF Providence, 10 Miss Geraldine daug n
Ter OF tne late Hon. jonathan Russell.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-16
Items OF News.

MosILE.-The N. Y. Journal of Commerce
Gays ,hs, letters from Mobile to Oct. 5th.
speak Of great change for the better in the
state of health and business. The ships we're
dischsrging and taking 10 cargo.
NAvAL.-The U. S. ship Ohio, was at Ma
hon September sih. all we'll.
The L. s. ships Independence. Commodore
Nicholson- Constitution, Capt. Turner-and
ST. Louis, we're at Rio Janeiro on the 2sth OF
August. all well.
most effec,ual suicide was committed al
Hartford, Conn.,, few nights since. by man
named Jesse Pomeroy. In the first place he
took large qusntty Of laudanum, and falling
in that. he stabbed himself in the neck with a
knife, and then jumped into the river His
body Was found the next morning.
Mis-, Margaret Meyers. daughter OF Meyers
baker in Hemming's Row, aged % years,
committed suicide in London on the llth ult. =,
by throwing herself from the gallery at the
summit of the Monument, $50 feet high
Cause, disappointed love.
n 'Stci io" LbAuOu' OdAch ~Obu lusls sldlcs
that it had rained in that city every day Tor
eight weeks. Great floods had been produced
by rains. from which great damages had been
sustained in the country.
The drought in Georgia up to October Sd,
was truly appalling. In several sounties the
water courses are entirely dried up, and the
cotton crops, as in Alabama, from the same
cause. most seriously injured.
Fire at NelrQrk.-The old Clifford House. a
stone building, situated at the corner of Broad
and Market streets. Newark, n. j., was nearly
destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening be-
lieved TO have been set on fire.
There are two Congressional vacancies in
Massachusetts, occasioned by death and resg-
nation; two in South Carolina by resignation,
and one in Missouri by death. 5 in all.
The Wilmington and Raleigh IN. CO. Rail
Road Company, have opened another section
of their road, which reduces the staging to 80
miles.
Gen. Hamilton, Of South Carolina, who was
passenger in the steamer Liverpool did not
succeed in negotiating loan in Europe for
Texas.
Noble Act.-The City Councils of Savannah
have generously transmitted TO their afflicted
sister city Of Augusta, the sum Of $1,000 for
the relief of the distressed.
Such was the pressure Of applications to
come in the Liverpool steamer, that no less
than 90, it is said, were refused, and one gen.
tleman offered 900 guinea: for berth.
O. Thanksgiving in Connecticut is to be
observed on the 25th Of NOvember-the same
day as in Massachusetts,. In New Hampshire,
Dec. 5th.
The Dale, sloop of war. of l6 guns, was
launched at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on
Tuesday. She is named in honor Of Commo-
dore Dale.
The citizens Of Charleston have selected the
Hon. George M'DUFFIE to pronounce the Eu-
logy upon the late Governor HAYNE.
Mr. VAS BuRrS was expected to arrive in
Philadelphia on Monday, on his return to
Washington.
The Portsmouth (Va.) Times states that
snow fell about six miles from that place on the
2Sth ult.
The Hon. Jesse Buel, of Albany, for many
years the editor of the "Cultivator." died at
Danbury, Conn on Sunday 9th inst.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-16
BRIGHTON MARKET, Monday, Oc t. :

Reported for the Boston Daily Adv. and Patriot ]
At market T6O Beef Cattle. 1850 Stores, $500
Sheep and 1860 Swine. About $50 Swine were
reported last week
Prices-Beef Cattle--The prices OF las, week
were sustained. except for The thin cattle. We
quote first quality at 81 25 IS; second quality
= so 90; third quality. 50 90.
Stores.-A large number were sold, but at prices
less than the two proceeding weeks We noticed
several lots Of two year old sold at about $50
yearngs 1850. We quote yearng 81 IS
two year cid II %. Choice heiferS were ped
died al higher price.
Cows and Calvcs-SaleS at $50, 81, 40, AZ, and
SO.
Sheep.-Sales brisk Lots were sold at 81 IL |
90. 2 90, 2 IL, %, 2 10 -, 3 90 and 3 %.
Swine.-One entire lot was sold al, 4 for Sows,
and Tor Barows. Several lots were taken at ~
and 43c for SowS and 81 SIC for Barrows. A
lot of selected Barrows at6. At retail 81 &c for
SowS and Ga &c for BarfowS