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The native American., 1839-01-05
FROM HARRISBURG.
The Correspondent Of the Baltimore American
writes as follows, under date Of

The Correspondent of the Baltimore American
writes as follows, under date Of
YORK, DECEMBER %, 1898.
"GENTLEMEN learn by the stage from lar
risburg, this morning. that both Houses of the I4c-
gsIature proceeded to business yesterday and that
at O'Clock P. NJ. the Governors Mcssagc-a
very long document--was sent in to them. Nine
teen members Of the Cunningham branch had
Joined the Hopkins, or the House Of Representa-
lives. yesterdays the rest are expected TO come in
in time, though it is said that Mr.. Stevens, Of
Adams, and Mr.. Cox of Somerset, have declared
their determination never to join it,
''Mr. HopKINs yesterday morning, resigned
the Speaksrship cfthe House, end 7ras reelected.
This was done to cure the radical constitutional
and legal defect now acknowledged on all hands
to have existed in the organization Of the body
over which he presided
In the Senate on the 26th, the following pro-
ceedings took place:
Mr.. SKUNK was, this morning announced, for
the first time this session, as Clerk of the House
Of Representatives.
Mr. MIcHLER from the committee appointed to
inform the House that the Senate was organized
and ready TO proceed to business reported that
they had performed that duty.
Mr. ROGERS submitted resolution that IL
o'clock NJ. of Tuesday, the 18th proximo, be fix
ed as the hour for the Inauguration Of the Cover
nor elect, and that a committee of three be ap-
pointed on the Part Of each House, to attend ID.
r. PORTER TO the climber of the House of Re-
prcsena,ives. The resolution was laid on the
table.
The native American., 1839-01-05

The Capture Of The Hessians.-Every i::ri
dent which contributed TO the success Of our arms,
during the revolution, is always full Of interest
The great difficulties and distress which occurred
in consequence OF the want of money to suopor
our army, is we'll known to the American reader,
but the following may not have been noticed:
The British army were directing their course to
Philadelphia, from which Congress had retired,
leaving :. committee consisting of Mr.. Morris, Mr..
CIomer, and Mr.. Waston, transact ali necessary
continental business
While attending TO the duties OF this office, Mr.
Morris received letter from Gen. Wasli lgton,
then with his army on the Delaware, opposite
Trenton, in.which he communicable to MIR. Morris
his distressed state i'll consequence OF the want o.
money. The sum he needed was s 600, hich
was essentially necessary to enable him to obtalr
such intelligence of the movement and position
the enemy, as would authorize him TO act offensive
". 10 MIR. Morris, Gen. Washington now look
ed. to assist him in raising the money.
This letter he read with attention. bat what
could he do! The citizens generally iet the city.
He knew Of no one, Who possessed the required
.um or would be willing to lend it. The even
;no approached, and he left his counting-room II
retura home. On the way, he accidentally over
took an honest Quaker with whom he ac
ona,nted. The Quaker inquired of him the news
Mr.. Morris replied that he hal but little ncHs o
;nnor,ance TO communicate, but he had snblec
that pressed with great weight upon his mind
He now informed the Quaker of the letter which
he had received the situation Of Gen. w Washington
and the immediate necessity of ten thousand dol
lars. ..Sir.'' said Mr.. Morris, ''you must let me
have it. NV note and my honor will be your
only security The Quaker hesitated a moment,
but at length replied-"Rohert, thou shalt have
it, The money was told, was transmitted
to Washington, whom it enabled to accomplish
his wishes, and TO gain signal victory over the
Hessians at Trenton, thus animatiag the dropping
spirits of par ct sn and checking, in no small de-
gree. the proud hope and predictions the enemy.
Lives Of the .Ngners.
The native American., 1839-01-05

when found him he was digging potatoes; nc
has ah ut six hundred head of no these, with ms
gun ana dogsa are his only companlcns-his beard
is perfectly white, and about eight inches long
he comes nearer my idea of an old patriarch man
any thing ever saw-hc was dressed IN bucKsAih
and appeared conteTed. -.
The fhllowing notice of a "panther fight which
came of, lately, on Grand River, speaks wen iof
the powers Of those engaged IN H.
"Mr. Carr hearing Il hog squeal about dark
took Up his gun and went out to see 'what was 10
paw On his arrival in the cane he found pam
ther "rather busv' in making up to him. lie at
tempted to fire lis rifle, but ii snapped-he then
struck the animal on the nose withit, when the par
rel f Il out of the stock. Upon this the panther
jumT ed back into the cane and seized the hog which
he had left for the purpose OF attacking Carr "o'
nothing daunted by the unoward accident wen,
to his house, repaired the damage OF his gun ana
came back to the scene with his vile anu young
girl-one oflhem having an axe and The o'hcr
tomahawk.
On arriving they found the panther hehlm .
burch Of r1almelto where he could not be seen dis
,incty. Carr gave up his gun to the glf-too"
the axe and cut the palmetto down-at aiinstan'
the panther leaped upon him--hrcw him down
bit him in the head, and WAS aiming his mur.
,lerous teeth at his throat. when Carr caught him
nv the under law, and held him, with his hand ir
his mouth-Mrs Carr then mounted the palinettt
lomahawk in hand. and gave him several blows
a little dog scizing him at the sans t'n;e: Tf'
panther let 90 Carr, and gathering the dog, re
treated into the caue-braai again. Carr and l!ls
fam ly then went home and sent for Capt. Ives
who came over ilh his rifle, and fine bull doG
put on thick coat, (how coollv calculated, ant
re eTaired to the battle ground. lie found the pan
,her as nimble as ever, and quite enraged, for he
laaped upon him 50 soon, that he hadn't time
to fire his gun--iis trusty bull dog however, drag
ged the ''varminl' OF, after he had stripped Ives
coat into tatters Ives was afraid TO shoot then
for fear OF killing his dog, and resored to Bowl,
knife, being used or the parpose originally intend
ed, and for which alone it was intended"
The native American., 1839-01-05

Loco Foco Mafches--( (uufion.--Mr. Editor:
Great care ought to be taken by families IN not
suffering Loco Foco Matches 10 lie round their
houses, particularly if they are in the way of
children. Ny house came near being destroyed
by the following circumstance: My female ser
wants lodge in the fourth story; the cook rises be-
fore light, and box of loco foco matches were
provided for her and left on table in her lodging
room, that she might light a lamp by which TO
dress hcraelf in ttn ncrnirg. About one o'clock
in the atetaoon a ,ilc girl was sent to her room,
who seeing the bog Of matches standing on the
table, snapt several Of then, for the 'fun' as she
said, "of seeing them burn" Surprising them to
be extiguished, she threw the sticks on the laor
the servants beds!cad had calico valance
around it. In about half an hour a young lady
Of my h,,uco had occdsiUu 90 into the rOOm ard
To her surprise soon she opened the door,
the valarc" was il a blaze. She had the presence
Of mind Il sc'a 4 washbow, and pitcher Of water
and as she thought cXtinguished the fire, but on
| thorough examination it was found that the straw
bed, mattress and feather bed were nearly consume
ed-a few minutes more and my house would
have been envelopcd in blaze. perceive tha,
the Corporation of Washington have passed an
ordinance prohibiting the sale and use Of loco
ioco matches, and would il not be wise for our city
authorities to take the subject into considerations!
HOUSEHOLDER
The native American., 1839-01-05

More Po,cder Frauds al Rochester again.
Besides the quantity discovered packed away in
a wars-house in the city of Rochester, in this
State and labelled as merchandise, the Rochester
Democrat mentions further alarming disclosures.
That paper says
In most instances the powder was slowed into
small drv goods boxes, marked in such > man
ner as to indicate that they contained simply
dry goods. In se"eral instances. the powder was
found packed in boxes with cordage, tilherts,
coffee, &c. and one lot marked "pepper
sducf."
The aggregate Of fifteen hundred pounds have
been thus detected, and safely placed in the city
powder-house. 1t mostly found among
goods consigned to the west, which have been
detained here by the ice The police of other
places might make similar Investigations with
similar success.
In addition to the foregoing, 700 lbs have been
found slowed away in barn, little out from
the business part of the city. Men guilty of such
conduct cannot be too severely censured.
The native American., 1839-01-05
FOREIGN.
Correspondence Of The N1iional Ateliigener.
New York, JANUARY 2.

Correspondence of The NItiondI iateHgeReef.
New YoRK, JANUARY 2.
No steam ship yet, but more packets with
Liverpool dates 10 November 25. The most re-'
items oisnews seem to besfrom the hor-
take place. No ministry had NOV. l4 been
formed in Madrid, but Tacon (of Cuba) is talked
of as prominent for high place. France and
Belgium have concluded reciprocity treaty.
The National Guards in Paris, 10 considerable
extent, have declared for electoral reform. The
Georsans, under Russian dominion, have risen in
insurrection.
From. the East, it is now known that the siege
of Herat is raised through the influence of tn
British Envoy, it is stated. The Lesghis. as they
ale called, have pillaged Shira, and massacred a
most 5000 Russian troops. The Russian 1e'
sailed from the Crimea with $4,000 men, ntende
for Georgia. Austria, France, and England no.
seem to be moving in concert in the East, 50
10 cripple Russian power in that quarter. l.or
Durham had rot reached England. The Tor
press was preparing to attack him with great yea
The rumors o! intended outbreaks i'll Canada on
had reached London. M. Thiers had already r.
turned to Paris, and commenced his canvassr
visits. The Earl of Spencer, it is said, won
come ont as Co;trnor OF the Canadas. The Ea
Of Seton, famous as goarmand, Is dead. II
Paris papers s,%t' that an army Of 10000 ~
had been a2G: to The Northern frontier, i'll cons
luence of the unsettled state of affairs betweC
Holland and Belgium.
The London Times is rather dis posed to COZ
plment Mr.. Van Buren, in his course respecli'
the border troubles.
The Morning Chronicle ministerial states II
the Northeas'ern boundary Question is on Il
eve Of being adju. ted. 1t has been determined
states, TO appoint commission to decide upon Il
question, the British Government recommends !.
that the Maine PEOPLE take the St. Johns as
boundary, with tie land between the ST. john
and the st. Croix as theirs, and Maine giving
what is claimed in the North. This is somehi
like a fair proposition, and one which Maine
afford to take, if the navigation of the ST. johns
is thrown in.
Blliag & Brothers have taken the South Car
lima loan of half million sterling, bearing p
cent. interest, but at what rate was not known
Thus, South Caroina too is sold to the British
Alas!
Mississippi also is gone for quarter of m:
lion sterling, the loan being taken up at 93. TT
British capitalists now seem quite disposed to sn:
up our stocks.
The Westminster Review (Radi cal organ)
coming out for Lord Durham. There are ma,
signs that the Wings and Radicals will rally
Lord Durham, and make him Premier. He go,s
back rs Napoleon did from Egypt.
The packets that are to come out for some tin
will be full Of goods. What have come are fl
of freight
FnmQuebec we learn that the Editor and Pu
fishers of the Canadienne, a French paper, ha,
been arrested, and committed to prison.
The Montre al Courier states that good deal
difficulty is experienced in getting passports to Il
States
The native American., 1839-01-05

lHri0aS IRISH Ciarocterisfic- would apre
10 be the leading characteristic of the uneducau
po!llon Of the Irish, that they must have nausfcr
and that these masters must be foreigners! or
least, III their own coun,rymen) renegades fro
the party which sleeps the unhappy land of the
reiivttv IN poverty ard wo. Had space al
time, we might record many facts illustrative
tins curious positions; but being short of both,
shall merely refer our readers to the situation
the lower order Of the Irish i'll the city of Ne
Y lork, where they are the dupes and drudacs
two foreigners, and Of a brace of fcompatroi t,lr
coats from party which they have the mp
dencc to pretend they hate and despise. For
stance their "sltor," God save the mark, wi
ho0rishcs them on 10 their infamv is an EngEs
man. while their great gun Thomas S. ..BRApy
boasts that his proper name is not "Drady'
all, but BRopIE!! and that Scotland is the land
his heart and of his foreatheis. And then th
have got two other immediate shareholders in II
persons Of couple Of worthless who were swo
soldiers in regiment in Nenagh in the south
Ireland, which regiment was raised for the expre
purpose Of hunting the unfortunate catholics
Munster ike wild beasts, or hopginr them III
dogs. TEs il would appear as if the uneducal,
portion Of the unfortunate Irish, cannot esca,
from their natural tyrants, for the dcgradatio
which they fly from in their own country the
submit TO with the most rapturous humiliation
another. On shame, where is thy blush! O
Iris shmrn, where is your consstcncy!- !-Sw
Packet.
The native American., 1839-01-05

There is some interest in the following account
or \ panther fight bat we have another reason for
publishing. The ar,ho. of thc famous Bowit
knife. the writer Of the article has therein taken
occasion to dscaim the design Of tia. invention
intended for human butcherv As we had heretofore
entertained tie upiuiun Giat stlis hsIirc WIS origin
aly intended as the instrument Of death in person
al conflicts, olensvc or defensive, which purpose
i, has been so often made to subservc, we took
occasion some time since to make some pretty Sc
we're remarks on the author; not so much however,
on account of the invention ITSELF as his advertise
mcnt in public journal, holding all responsible
who should dare mention his name, or that of any
of his family, unavorably, in connection with ,ha,
knife. We are glad to see that the author has dis
Gained the design and to that extent, we revoke.
But did this gentleman vainly think to tramme,
the press the mind, and The tongue, BY threats
From the ~ Q. Picayuae.
Panther Fight on Grand Ricer.-A gentle
man Of our acquaintance has lately received let
ter from Col. X. Bowie, Of Ibcrvllle, containing
some interesting relations. We are kindly permit
ed to make some extracts after apoIogizing TO the
writer for publishing that TO the world, which
was meant only for the eve Of friend The let
ter is dated Nov. 12lh, 1898, after the mcnlionnoI
of some minor matter the Col. describes, the an
pearance of a man he encountered in the woods
lately, while on hunting excursion in the follow
ing words
II saw an old man in the woods that has lived
there three years, alone; he says he has seen no
human being before in twelve months; an odd old
fellow, who neither knew the year, month nr dav
The native American., 1839-01-05

Pardon by the Prcsiden.-It will be recol!ect-
ed that during the last term of the United States
District Court, man named George Gauseman
was convicted of perjury, in attempting 10 swear
III an afopfed citizen at our Marine court He
was sentenced by Judge Thompson 10 one years
hard labor IN our state prison. This however.
was no 60, as AT the Sing Sing institute no candi
dates are admitted short Of two years service.
The sentence was then altered to one years i'm
prisonmcnt al hard labor. Here new dilemma
arose. The prisoner could not be received al
BIackwc!I's Island as il was exclusively city in
"Huiton, and TO remain in the city prison were
but to continue gentleman in limbo, and dine at
go'crnor Coggesh%ll's table. The question at
ISSUE WIS, however, set AZ lest yesterday, by the
receipt Of full pardon for the cuIprit, signed by
martin Ian Buren,; oI course he was set at liberty
NJ. Nelys.
The native American., 1839-01-05
THE NAIls' 81 AMERICAN
NV FEARS ADDRESS
no THE Ps IRONS OF THE NATlNl
AMERICAN.
AMERICAN Y.

ANoTiSsT' YEAR rolled by, and yet stand
'Bcfese our door, with paper in my hand
'rssat "a ant sheet, the "NAllVE, let De-
Blight type Of CouNTRv-banner OF the Tree!
Ano,,er vear-,he mind unwearied iiles,
Ger darkeneA time, and hoycrs near the skies,
Seeks some small token from celestial power,
OF what may Happen in the approaching hour;
ESSAYS in prophecy TO point the way,
The glorious progress Of the dawning day.
Friends. in vour hands lies all your Country .ia
Her Native rights in their triumphant stae'
To guard your hearth tones from foreign trea'
Ard wreaihc The flowers around her virgin head.
None but the Native. proud and freedom here,
Can feel the throb, or shed the patriot tear;
Within his heart are chords responsive strung,
To every note that Nature yet has sang.
His is the mind to reverence. heart to cherish
His Coun,ry's honor, or for that to perish.
TO where the soldier on the redstained plain,
Hears mid the din, some Native sobbing strain,
Bends DER the dying minstrel. takes his hand,
And thinks Of nought but his dear Native Land,
Receives his comrades blessings on her head,
AnI drops tear Tor Coinlr! ana t'ic acau'
In every pulse SO woven, that to sever,
The glorious thought, would be TO stop forever
The heart itself, true as the mystic steel,
That let the pillows roll, the vessel reel,
70 one point only stands, obedient, still,
Unto its Native regions. throughout every i'll.
Our Native Land, all haii-auother year
For thee is come-in trembling, Joy and fear
We see thy sun uprising, may it shine
Der one Republic, and one holy shrine:
Nav flowers be scatter'd round thy beautious forI
And mid Thy heaven be heard no muttering storm
Oh may thy children still united stand,
With bat one feeling for their NATIVE LAND.
JANUARY !, 1890
The native American., 1839-01-05
SALARIES OF THE OFFICERS OF TIL
TEXAN GOVERNMENT.

President, with house furnished, $1,000
Vice President, 300
Attorney General, 3,OC
Post Master General 2,OC
Commissioner General ofthe Land Office So, ,0Ot
Treasurer $500; Auditor s25OO; Secretaries I,
the Navy, Army, State and Treasury $500 eacf
Chief Justice $4,000; Associate Judges 5000 eac!
Members of Congress $5 per diem; Speaker
the House, 81 per diem; President pro TEN. Of /!
Senate, while acting as such, 81 per diem; mil,
are for members Of Congress, for ever 25 mil,
going and coming, $5; Foreign ministers, f
outfit $4,000; salary per annum $4,000; Consul:
perquises. Star.
The native American., 1839-01-05

Some experiments have recently been made
England on the properties of cork, which hay
given the most advantageous results. Not onl
have the mattresses and pillows made of this M:
teria, reduced to powder, exhibited all the Ella.
tlcty and soltness Of hair and wool, but it HI;
been ascertained that one of these mat,resse,
weighing twenty-five pounds only, can support
the water seven men, Sailors and persons obliee
to take long sea voyages will not neglect in fi,tu,
to make Of the cork for their bed, as well. y,
cause it forms very comfortable bed, as from Il
help they NAV derive from it in case of shi
wrock.--j'n%i" nuncr.
The native American., 1839-01-05
Dec. 8

NJ OTlCE.-J. II. RITTER, Dentist and Manufactu
~ rer OF nconupible Teeth returns his most sincere
thanks TO the citizens Of Washnst II, Alexandria and
Georgetown. and th'ir vicnilies aud the members of
Congress- for the hbrra! patronage they have bestowed
on hin, and th" laterns testimonials OF many whom he
has operated since living in tha city. He now takes
The liberty OF Informing trn that Ire is ready to perform
the most difficult o! DrL'a and Mechanical Sur.
gerry. III style i'IIo TO Thy may rely on him
that there shall br nothing wanting his part com.
tort and convenience to all those thai viii please to give
him call In many - dislensss with hooks or
springs. He VIII insert from a. iG t: ar, fc.I
gums, Mh, requisite; aud hose cnti.e sells OF teeth are
worn With great and Sati.acon. answering eya:y
purpose OF nascacn; ~ cErn., ali impenmlets Of
,prech. and w!'hai ORNAMENTAL il filling up The langnid
look OF coun'rnancr.
Mr. H. feels ronfds'' the teeth (being his manu-
'acturr) possess every roqu quality in color size and
shape at making IT iHpoSs III" for he most minle
observer to distinguish them from tn natural teeth, wh
properly inserered. Children ar youtg persons teeth
regulated with the least posi- ! pain
H. wishes Ladies and G;ne'nrn TO call and examine
ror themselves Office P-"isyivan,a Avenue, (north
SIDE. west OF Dr.. Gunfon's Dug Store.
Dec. 22-
The native American., 1839-01-05

:, ARihEh W 4 kf., CHINA. AND GLASS;
~ THOMAS PURSELL has just imported per shin
John Marshall, from Liverpool (drect,) and from other
sources large assortment of the above articles of the
newest patterns and shapes ard expects in few days
ten packages OF India French and English China Dinner
and Tea Sets &c. which, with his former stock make
his assortment extensive and complete. All of which
viii De sold Wholesale and retail al the Alexandria and
Northern prices.
He socits call from his friends and the Public gene
rally, assuring them that nothing his part shall be
wanting 10 give satisfaction.
good assortment of Common Ware, suitable for pro-
ceries &c.
P. .S-Frst quality Stone-ware, at the factory prices,
Pipes in boxes. Knives and Forks, Spoons WATERS Br-
anna Ware German Silver, &C. Lamps of almost all de-
scriptions and Lanpwcks and Glasses
Nov 2I-
The native American., 1839-01-05
We are glad to see i'll the following article that
our friends in N. York are not idle:

We are glad to see III the following article that
our friends in NJ Y ork are not idle:
Meeting Of the Native aaaericon Dissertations
AT a meeting of this Association, held at the
Howard House, on Monday evening last, the
committee to which was referred the subject o! =
memorial 10 the ensuing legislature of this State.
for registration Of votes in the city and county
of New York, reported such a memorial, which
having been adopted, was ordered to be printed
and circulated for the signatures Of our cu!ze'.s
generally. Subsequently, and in conformity with
public notice, H. Hunt, Esq. delivered a lecture
on the subject of registration law, which was
characterized bv great force OF language and argu
ment The thanks of the Association having
been expressed, q copy of the remarks was soil
cited for publication. A resolution was then Of
fered that Mr.. Joshua Dyett be invited to deliver
lecture before the Association, on the 2nd inst.
subject, the Naturalization Law.-Banner.
The native American., 1839-01-05

Nj OFFICE .-COPAEINGR., tlIP.-R w BATES
/ Merchant Ta:'ns M inoIn the public that he
has this day aSsnci;eu iiu.srI with THOMAS F.
HAkkNES> io' The in'l:,rc ~ Garry ing the Tailor
hlssr IL ali lis vuror. ranches, at his old sta
Pennsyvtni avenue, th>i Waid. rxt door to Dr. How
ards Pharmacy. where they would respectfully iuvi .
the public to ra' an tiei, oice selection cf
sods, OF The latest niovaIon which they will make up
to order in the most fishonab}, styI..
w" iAG BATES & HARNESS