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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-25

the First Lieutenant TO the boatswain. "Fi pc oown
whistled the boaswan to the crew, and pipe Gown
was.
Soon the slack of the Dust" held his lcvee on the
main gun deck and the weatherbeaten tars, they gs
cred about the grog tub and uxurated upon afui allow
ance OF old rye, forgot all their pers and fatigue
How the rocks did gop said to one OF tho
masters mates the next morning. He made no reply
BUT taxing down his chart, showed me penc Inc "e
irsen the ouisde aoal and Light House Island which must
have been small strait for fisherman to run his smack
through in good weather by day light. :,
For what is the noble and dear old frigate reserved
went upon deck the sea was calm, gentle breeze
was swelling canvass from mansa to royal the Isles
OF Scily had sunk in the waters and the clouds
OF the dying stormwere rolling off in broken masses to
the northward and westward, like the flying columns Ola
beaten army.
have been in many gale Of wind, and have past
through OF great danger but before snce
have experienced hour terrific, as that when the
Constitution aboring with the lives of FIVE hundred
men hanging single small iron bolt, weather Sicily,
on the night of the 18th of May, 1855.
| NorE.-Durng the gale Mrs. Livingston inquired Of
the Captain if not in great danger to which he
replied soon had passed Scy, "You are as safe
you would be in the aisle of church, 1t is singular
of the Revolution escaped similar danger while employ
ed in carrying out to France Chancellor Livingston rel
alive of Edwards and also Minister the Court OF St.
Cloud. He likewise had his wife board; and while
the vessel weatherng lee shore, Mrs. Livingston,
asked the Captan-a rough but gallant cid freeater-
it they were not in great danger which he replied
You had better, Madam. get down your knees, and
pray to your God forgive your numerous sins. for
We don't carry by this point, shall all be lost"
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-25

QuExS VIcTaRIA.- The Richmond Enquirer publishes
letter from Mr. Stevenson, Minister Great Bri-
habits of the Queen of Great Britain. Mr. Stevenson
writes from opportunities of close and frequent observa.
ton, which few PERSONS Of the highest rank in the
kingdom. can have had. He says; Ngsstn sa
"Of the Queen suppose you will expect me to say
something. and express my opinion. The press in both
countries gives the most atterng accounts of beauty
wisdom, &c. Indeed it is the fashion here to represent
her Gas suppose they do all oueens something short
only Of Divinity Now, will tell you very frankly what
think Of her, and have had fair opportunity Of udg-
ng As to her person and face, they pretty fairly
represented in many of the numerous paintings and prints
some of which suppose you have seem Suly'si think
as good and pleasing likeness any that has been TAKEN
1t has been sent to Philadelphia. None Of them how
ever, do justice to the expression of the face 1t is GER
anly not the sort should call beautiful but when light.
ed up by animated conversation, the face Is full of ar
preston and sweetness and strongly nicative Of char
acter. Her bland and unaffected indeed
there is simplicity and aakness and engaging affabity
about her quite remarkable for Another striking
thing is the total absence Of all ambitious display or desire
for admiration, which might be expected from so Young
Ia person, and she a Sovereign s sEiq,s1,,
No one can approach the present Queen without be.
men and that peculiar sofness Of disposition and tenn
per- for which she remarkable, but with the entire
self command and repose of manner which might be en-.
pected to guard Sovereign of advanced years and
experience. She has besides all the characteristic BON
natarel and good temper Of the English.
Sin relation to the Queens personal habits under.
stand she rises between and g. breakfasts at TO- eyotes
herself to business till .. then exercises generally on
and that at rapid pace going at the rate of
10 or twelve miles hour. Other horsemanship had an
oppor tuny Of judging having myself been present in
one of her excursions of 90 miles in about hours and
can assure you if she does not ride like Caesar or hunt
DIANA sic is yet of the boldest and finest female
riders ever saw. t5's lt3 nv aa@E7sEF1
Her attention to business is such t,atI understand
II despatch comes while she is at dinner she corn
monty rises and attends to it. She has and ca
pacity for business and will as she advances oubesa
take even deeper interest in affairs of State than she
does at present."-N Y CON- adut 1917
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-25
THE WIFE OF LAFAYETTE.

.one Of the leaders and founders Of the sect.
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GEORGE swEENY,N
NOTARY PUBLIC, Conveyancer and General Agent.
: mas removed to the Office Of the Fremen's fnsu.
Ho,a company Pennsylvania Avenue. opposite Browns
.--oe'e'.,l.. U.s. s.. s5.f .Aer., Il July Is
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15
N ON e " " a u x X r..
MO0amy. Oct. Map. IN.

Wall street psrssns nearly the FEATURES. AT the
stocA Exchange ho~ever rally in prices Effected by
Of the demand fusi United State, Bank
s@prevsds per SsaA; North American Trust Baking
II per "a; Haen esst; American Exchange bank de-
c.ed per cent; Del and Hudson Improved pee Cam
ten ~ Erchssss Philadelphia has cold the board
at per cra AMI AFTER the board Per At the second
board greater asposition 10 sell unaffected and stocks
resumed their downward tendency Sales sade oL
Del ssi si0, ~ ~. Ams Trust ASH rs do 45i 20
u Rask rs 20 Harlem ssi rs do 3ois 80 North Anne
Trust Asi sio 10 DEL 81 10 Amer Exchange IL ss 30 u s.
hank IA asArs Exchssgs "a b. 80 Del Sc - do $50 sis
- do sat- be- 100 Harlem sel Many nrs have taken
place among small dsy good obb' heavy house
IN the Hsssssz trade reported failed.
The Uasssd States schooner Bsx<r daily expected huns
from Mxsasan There bard Of her "a 800 oco which
Insurance. has been effected in this city One million Of this
seqsssitsaa io banks. Ths schuykili Bank made an
agH-ss Tho United s,s<. Back, but declined By
the hAns, and uss, win wind ~p their
Nes~y easier IN the street, probably In consequence
% me ar~f. IA aarph and tho cessation of the Uusi
sab. Bsnh sssn..
We msnc~ad swf.~ days that the mortgage held
BY - Unss sloniagton Rail road
pro~~s q foreclosure weuaas.nd decree has g~nt
"a aia ,hs es~rsay and ~ probably be sold Under 4,
aPansisg receives ~oall only I'D tie expense, the
rcsd not ~yag ir daiy sspsns stonsgos will thssfore,
have The honor ef heading OF ,hs .sces the dance q
death Tn s>at. e w.. -rie's INA, have suspended
The ship oeenss from Ne~ Orleans has board pioseoo
spssis tn. " part q tho amount shipped rcm The st
LOUIS R.ns 90 Cows .eeoeuL
Ths Haas.ss Assaeh a M Dana Of Aissama pub.
| i'sAes ne fsiis~sax set.es 20 iss debtors.
E~ rssossd \, tie Bnsrs a Dr~ssurs, Thss they call
per e~at ID me pasgs ~h the sassrssa due The
hcis tn.sn reeyss. fof Two b@isneo an approved
nsssy dsy., - pd " I'll wh~n Que o. those Who
rsfsr esnt ~ TIE rrincpA 81 he second
.na sra me n,sre.t on thoss saaienis and
ssls VA 80 ha.scs ~ ~ s.At ~ note ~ says berad
w m.eh esrss~ss ~ sssh rsneAi ~ shs Board
qs'rs s~ss PASS, Cashier
n. sanl sfAsAs.a. hasns recently i.ssed q les,
thea aoss. hiss been stricken from the list
az hsnAs ~he.s received Land Once. and
| m lsss<r taco 10 20, ~sni CO. lad
wall ssss~s ssry ealm sad quiet, Opinions
~. very es~rrsns ths aAity q COR hanks s-sian
-s,~s TIE asr.rssrs q ths Livsrreo, saturday
se.has ~ M ssst - that shi, iarss amount of
svres~ h upseusssd, :. rsitssd TIE bsshs be-
Hove hy ss.sd that the spseis esnso, be- drawn
fr.~ shs ~h. The spsculsoss ed css mostly Involved,
esssas shcus c. ne ssa probability o. reag the
sr>~ss fscr bssks - wties yin them
sAsi ~ 1~ basis hsxs however, ha sonsnltsoss aud
oil oe~ss.ssd hs -n sy " eslgss
pssA
l ~ wkseA 90 mrrehs~s i've ~ s..sA
On - srs<sy ls<ssS~s~s A ts s The w~w Yea ssphs
49, ~v~ssss >s~~~. ss< rNa.aAss go n~ ss~fh we're
pH sy~~-ss p~a~y. s~~shs~ sss>~~ss~ end New VOTE
ss~~sst-~ sss ys~ssssss ts<rssss y srshases ~A,cA
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15


Jackson Marine Insurance Company %. e. %. Hurl-
burt & C0.-This action to recover the sum
Of ElO3O 1915 sterling, with interest, alleged 10 be
due 10 the plaintiffs, in quence Of transaction
between them aud the defendants. IL appeared that
in the year eighteen hundred and thirty one, the
defendants borrowed Of the plaintiffs the
$4,000 on bottomry bond the ship American
The contract for the defendants receive four
teen per cent per annum premium and interest, and
IN case the ship lost at sea- the defendants
to retain the loan by way OF Naturalization for the
vessel The loan renewed several times, and
the 10th Of June, 1884, for six months, with the
understanding that the PLAINTIFF To receive the
amount Of freight which was offered for the ship
to go from Apalachicola to Liverpool This propo-
sal accepted, the vessel made her voyage,
when the Il El00O i6s. Sd. was paid over TO
The cantain Or 49, -Lir IL :--~s~s sEo snsnuns -
cr0ckery ware. salt. &e, and sailed for Apaiachi-
cola, where he sold the venture fer S24 So and re-
mitted the proceeds to the defendants. The vessel
was then reloaded with cotton bat in going down the
river, fire broke out ON board and destroyed ves-
sci and cargo The receipt Of the freight BY the de-
PENDANTS admitted.
Mr.. l.. B.. Cutting for the defence, said that he
was OF opinion that the action had been WRONGLY
brought, but himself and the other aide had agreed
to reserve that point fer arxsmest before fall
bench The only question therefore, for the jury 10
pass on was whether the last loan for six mosths was
Tor $40 600 or only 5000; he should show that the
last quarters interest Of the larger sum was paid By
his client and leave the matter in the hands Of the
jury.
The case was submitted without argument on
charge from the Court, and the jury found for the
Plain IFS, damages 5000.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

90 Will our paper maker please to call at this
oce 81 Ann street, and get the money for the paper
he sent yesterdays 25O. 1 believe. We are SO
busy at the Herald Office that we have no time to
send him his money.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

KEY WEsr, Sept "a, 1859.
My DEAR SrR-The steamer William Gasto~,
having on board Colonel Harvey and other gentle
tlemen Of the army, arrived here . few days ago
from Cape Florida Sam Jones', with his band 81
warriors, is still at New River, in daily intercourse
with the post established there, though by the or
ders Of Col ii. they receive neither rations nor
powder, nor any other advantage from such inter
course. Sam Jones expresses much regret for the
late massacre at the Sanibel River-denes all part
cipation in il, and seems anxious TO bring the
derers As prisoners into camp. This. however, he
will not attempt he says, unii he shall be joined by
Coe-cooches band; the Spanish Indians, called
from their former residence and with the Spa
nish fishermen the coast, are in great force
Che-ki-kee, the chief Of these Indians, the prime
mover OF the massacre, IS formidable warrior, be-
ing Of the largest men in the territory. and
ceedingly cunning and capable. he speaks Spanish
well-made one voyage t. Havana before the war
commonwealth an excellent boatman, and possesses
more genera information than any other Indian in
Florida Sam Jones has promised to bring him,
with five others Of the principal Chiefs in TO Colonel
Harvey; bat such promises, OF course, are not re
lied upon.
Whether our government does or does not intend TO
operate against the Indians during the coming win
ter, doubt is entertained by those most convers
ant with their aairss that unless they shall be sup
piled with guns and POWDER much OF their power for
doing mischief must soon Their applications
for powder to the officers and soldiers at the different
posts earnest and frequent, and extravagant
common among them; and if we can succeed in pre-
venting them from getting supplies form white men
during another year. the Seminoes will be compelled
to resort to the weapons ofther forefathers Their
determination, however, to retain the soil of their
fathers is manifested all occasions-and they
not comprehend why should want country
which we have never occupied.
rumor 10 afoat that Gen. Scott is coming into
Florida again, with large army Soldiers are all
that want;-give rs but these, and the war would
be terminated in two nonths.--Gsve Colonel Harvey
the means,he possesses gallantry and zeal, enable
him to spread his boss the rivers and his horse
A. r -.
there would not be Indian in the territory. But
whoever comes to Florida without absolute con-
troll Of large army, without the most ample means
a his command fail in his efforts to close this
ingiorious strife, and shade DER the iaurels
which previously adorned his brow.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

BOARD or ASSISTANTS.
The Board met at six o'clock, the Pressdsns In the
chair.
Reports.-rrem the Finance Comu,ss~. a.. ,hs
comnun'caton Of the comptroller relative ts csrsss
payments for which M appropriation hsd ices 1sds
The committee rsceanssded the sun a $500 20
be appropriated. Motion sdopssd.
In favsr Of regulating the First Avenue. fru~ 18th
to I'd street. Adopted.
In favor Of hxiss the actual wiSssiss n JoAs
strsss, Tor the Lee 81 May, l0>o Of epssAss - =
Adverse q rspsirisg 0sseswssA s>ppsS. ASsp&sx.
u aver - rsgnlatise mn street. nssWssa - -
avenue asd The Cd pss1 rvsd =
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

o. Persons wishing the HERALD, to be served
regularly at their houses, during the ensuing win
tel, viii please leave their names at the ofce Il
Ann street. In cold winter the newsboys are not
found so easily or 50 Plentifaily in the streets-se
you can have il at your houses, warm and comorta-
bic with your coffee.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

SrAProNs.--The Wall street press, during the
last few days, have been exceedingly silent the
subject Of banks, suspension, cash payments. What
is in the wind nowi Are they preparing q eoms cut
for suspensioni viii they give mp their credit sys
TEN? We should not be surprised 10 see them IN lees
than a week, bawl out Tor suspension much az
the other spectators rogues in Wall street. When
they took ground a few days since In favor 81 the
maintenance Of cash payments. we laughed At the
fact They looked like foxes caught in trap. These
corrupt and rotten prints naturally an favor of
every irredeemable system Of eurrency-and time
will show this 10 be true.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

eD~0s DvsxU,sAg -pUuoosus = - suEsuys
Uaiesd eo>sss n..k arrived ~ ~ ssrs II this city,
- 4fsveo ssssos Ast, - sss1wsd ssPAile1pa'
- 81 10y .oraiss. 4 siss s'sissk. pusisg
he - M PhiladeIpAis - tsInst VIZ &c or
tive 1pstla5n vssy freely sDsst tsaks - eurrss-
~, - gave Il - HE decided opinion, that" the
New York Banks would and mast suspend" He
did mot give his reasons, but we presume that the
opium trade il CAipa and the trade IN Germany
are the causes. Fssghs DR.. Daniop Visited his
agent in New York, who Is, we believe, perscsags
BY The name Of Peter n. BlssehSerd eses the sssss
Of Rathbun. Of Buffalo. What took place between
Mr. Blatchford and Dr. D~nlop we kaew not, bat we
apprise the latter that the result 81 Mr. Bztchfcrds
agency to Raihbun, left the latter making shoes In
in Auburn State Prison. word 10 the wise Is satk
cent.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

VAN AMBURG.-The most amusing statements about
Mr. vanAmburgh aremakng the round Of the French
press. Ina sort of biography Of that gentleman We
are told that his favorite amusement in America was
to walk into the woods and tame bears, which he
ieft st liberty. visited from time to time old
acquaintances. One bear, which he called Job, was,
however, his travelling companion. Being at sea
ith this bear, Mr. Van AnHburgh saw u shark, and
jumped overheard with an iron bar in his hand, to
tame the monster. The shark, however, got hold Of
the bar. and having let il dyop the bottom, was
teered the task Of civiising him, when in despair
Van Anbnrg called to Job, who wac quietly looking
on, confident Of his masters power. and expecting
to see the shark come on beard . docile pupil
the shark tanner He imnediately (says the bio
graPhsr) caught the monster round the waiss, and
with one traterns hug the breath Of his
body The shark was drawn into the ship by means
OF hook and Job, As the reward Of his valor, was
permitted to p.rsake Of the soup which the crew
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

n nvsEcf O11estinysSs Wog uueuvsu ut -.
nom the "a to the I'd avenue. AdopteA
II Adverse 10 the petition Of the Deteksr's s>d Dvo
4 xery BaPk. respecting some di1ersnes with IT,
Ha49m yail road company Adopted.
approving OF the new road from Williamsbur~ IN
Adopted.
In favor Of selling the Pier, foot of Clinton street.
10 the agents OF the Atlantic steam ships for the
sum OF $4,000 cash down. The rent due to be re-
mltted when the purchase money il paid. Adopted
The resolution passed at the last meeting OF the
Board of Aldermen, relative to the ensuing election
was CONQUERED in.
Mr.. Anderson moved resolution making il impe-
rative the clerk, TO transmit copies OF the fore
going to the several inspectors of election
This resolution was deemed out Of order and Mr.
Graham moved to alter II by inserting the name Of
his honor the mayor instead ofthe clerk
This proposition was rejected.
Mr. Baylis moved the following preamble and re.
solutions Whereas it appears from the public papers,
that certain grave charges have been prefsrred
against Alexander May, captain Of the 9TH District
Watch, touching his Official conduct as an officer of
said watch, therefore,: r
Resolved, That il be referred to a special COM
mittee to inquire into the and extent of the
charges preferred against Alexander May to the
end that If any official NAL conduct appears he may
be forthwith removed from office.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

OsroBER IA Important to siars oscnsrs; Sscond
trial OF an Abofifsnist for (siony-This being the
ay fixed on for the trial Of Barney Corsc for harbor-
ding Mr. Day. slave Tom, and the roll Of Bank Hctss
Tom had robed his owner Of, the Court was crowded
with negroes OF every shade, mixed up with pretty
fair sprnklng Of Of both sexes Judge In
graham presided by desire Of the Recorder When
every thing was supposed TO be ready, the Council
LOT Mr. Jordan, said he was in adilemma. He could
not ascertain the residence Of Of his Witnesses
One OF them was . son Of Mr.. Hopper, sen. and his
iafhers household had proessed be ignorant Of his
present quarters; the other was an aged lady who
nad ior long time lived In adjoining house
TO Mr. Hopper, from whence she had removed no one
Knew when, to no one knew where.
Mr. q Conner said that his client was indicted for
only looking al slave, and he aow warned the learn
eu counsel that he wanted no assistance from him.
Judge Ingraham said that u the witnesses were
out "a the way or under the control ef any per-
son or any party why Il was q good reason for put
ting of the trial until IN ey could be got IT.
The list Of witnesses was tsen called over by tho
clerk, but only one answered.
Mr.. Jordan then moved for attachmcnt against
Josiah Hopper and John smith (qasry which ~
them) which the court granted.
Rugees, the negro who totes rcusd town in pair
o. green 'pss,. then g: 70 and war'sd ITO know
Mr. Jordan said be would try blask and white all
At once, and make amagsmstion Aasinsss of "a, Il
Il pleased the court.
Catherine Gillcn well dressed ssyoung iaxy, !" wa.
pat TO the bar, charged with stealing twelve ma.ls
dresses Rom wash tub. Catherine said she va
never 10 such situation before. but the jsry lad
"hinty hears' and fossd the sestls Kate guiiy a
pity larceny.
William Beckett, negro barber. VS. tried o..
H sssrs negro W: Jury .s2.,sd s
trial for burglary II appeared that Jack, HE his
great naDssahe, va adept In Isso kessss
and that On the iS.h q September he GOT i.ss sA'
sperm candles The Jsry found .Jseks gsilsy. and
the Court adjourned.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15


BoRS BY SrEAm.-A few days since lady gave
tween Trenton and Brunswick, while the locomotive
was going fifteen miles per hour.
FooLisH-J. b. Leblanc, a planter. committed
suicide on the 2lst nit, in Plaquemine, La.
ANOTHER LARGE FINE.--A fire broke out in York,
Pc, IN the stable Of Jacob Dietz day last week,
and before 1t was stopped destroyed the barns Of
Messrs Dietz, Johnson, Banner and, the stable be-
longing to the estate of James b. Webb.
Pennsylvania ELEcrroN-So far as heard from
the locofocos have gained considerably.
OHIO STArg ELEcrIor-The locofoco ticket in
Belmont county. has been elected. Jefferson county
stands as at the last election Comstock, whig, has
locofoco ticket has succeeded in Pckaway and Della
ware. Muskingum county is yet doubtful, and SO is
Madison.
VARIoLoDs-The small pox was abating in Booth
bay, Maine, and vicinity, at the last accounts. ONLY
three cases have proved fatal.
MURDER IN New ORLE ARs.-A mulatto grille
woman, named Lucette, the slave Of Dominique
Seghus, murdered the LIST instant, by her par
amour, Bestane, an Italian.
DIRECT TRADE.-A line Of pack cts, owned in Char
lesion, s. c. is to monthly between that city and
Liverpool England. 1t will succeed for snort time
for the novelty off
FRosr Dows SourH.-Therc was frost in Green
vile, S c., on the 4th instant
keeper Of the Citizens Coffee House, al New Or
leans, found in the river at that place, the
30th ult.
The FRENCH AT PENsAcoLA.-A splendid ball
was given shert time since board the French
frigate 9 La Glore' 1t attended by the elite
Of Pensacola and the American naval officers Of
Com. Shubrick's squadron.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

TRAVELLING TO EURoPE.-The Sovth America,
the Liverpool packet Of the 10Th Instant has twenty
cabin passengers engaged, and the Liverpool steam
ship to sail the same day, nearly thirty. Aggregate
ffty.,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

grS- Why could not steam power be used to ex-
tnguish fires?
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-15

Marx IsssfchsH re- W. r. SparAs.--Ia this case
Judge Scott delivered his decision ON Mo~dav. lie
SAID ne dad not consider that the ten dsIiar esms
cided for the defendant