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The native American., 1840-03-07

"My NAME IS HAINEs. There art thous-
ands of people in this country who make use Of
the common expression MY name is Haines,"
when they are about leaving "A place or party
suddenly, yet few know from whence the express
sion is derived. A more common ing, or one
in more general use, has never been got up. We
hear it in Maine and in Georgia, in Mary land
and in Arkansas; it is in the mouths Of the old
and the young, the grave and the gay-in short,
g MY name is Haines," enjoys a popularity
which no other slang or cant phrase has ever
attained. " I'm o-p.h" /" mus mizzle,'' :"
must make myself scarce' are frequently used,
but the expression which heads this article leaves
them all out of sight. Having said this much
Of the reputation Of the phrase, be it our next
care to give its origin.
Some thirty-hve years since gentleman nam
ed Haines was travelling on horseback in the Vi
entity Of Mr.. Jefrrssn's residence in Virginia.
Party spirit was running extremely high in those
days. Mr.. Jefferson WAS President. and Haines
was . rank federalist, and, as matter Of course
| a bitter opponent Of the then existing admins
tration and its head. He gas not acquainted with
Mr.. Jefferson, end, sccdentlly coming up with
that gentleman also travelling on horseback, his
party zeal soon led hin, into conversation upon
the al-absol bling topic. In the course of the
conversation Haines took particular pains to
1
names run down every aessure Of his admins
tration pokrk the non-iHtercourse and embargo
acts at him % most outrageeus and rninous, ridi-
culed his gsn-bost system rs prepo,trrous and
nonsensical, opposed his purchase of Louisiana
as n wild schrme--in short, took up every lead
ing feature Of the politics Of the day, and dscant
ed upon them and their originator with the
greatest bitterness. Mr.. Jefferson, all the while,
said but little. There was no such thing as
getting away from his particular friend, and he
did not exactly feel at liberty to combat his
euments.
They finally arrived in front of Mr.. Jefferson's
residence, HaiRss, of course, not acquainted
with the fact. Notwithstanding he had been
vllifed md abused ''like pickpocket," to use
an old saying, Mr. Jefferson still, with true
Virginia hospitality and politenss, invited his
travelling csMPsnion to alight and partake of
some refreshment. Haines was about getting
from his horse when it came into his head that
he should ask bis companions name.
Jefferson" said the President, blandly.
"The ID What Thomas Jefferson p
eyes, sir, ThoasaS Jefferson
president Thomas Jefferson - continued the
astonished federaIist.
"The same" rejoined Mr.. Jefferson.
"Well, ma name 10 Haines'' and putting spurs
to his horse he was out Of hearing instantly
This, we have been informed, was the origin of
the phrase.-N. 0. Picayune.
The native American., 1840-03-07

whiskey enough 10 make whole Indian town
drunk. and in the midst OF the carousal he would
drive off the horses and sell them to the Span
iarls. He would interpret for the indians when
selling their skins TO the traders, and invariably
contrived to make to himself half the advania-
ges Of the trade.
Atength his depredations became so notorious
and of so yllanous a nature, that the Spaniards
would no longer protect him. and the indians
commenced hunting him for his life. He had
been chased whole day through the valley and
up the mountain side, by a band OF the Apachus
Indians, when his horse gave out just at this spot,
now known as " The Fire Jump" The animal
fell near the edge of the precipice and 70 pre-
vent the Indians discovering him by the fallen
steed, he exerted his strength, and actually push
ed the poor dying horse over the rock into the
abyss below. A hollow log lay near the spot !;
he heard the approach Of his pursuers and
jumping into the log he turned it over aud
lay concealed, as he thought, beneath it.
But the Indians had seen the action, and a
fien,ish revenge entered into their heads. They
came to the spot, pretending to believe that
their prey had escaped them, and manifesting
great vexation and disappointment They dis
mounted, and seating themselves upon the log,
rehearsed to each other what they had intended
to do to Colonel Tom had they caught him.
Thus the cunning savagvs sat till night was dark
around them, when they gathered dry branches
aud leaves, and commenced building their fire
| close against the hollow log where their enemy
was hidden. The wretched victim then knew
| but too well that his concealment WAS discover.
ed, and ,orrid death was designed for him.
He preped from beneath the log, and saw that
each man had his bow in hand, and his arrows
ready for use.
The fire kindled rapidly, and the Indians laus
ed aloud as the flames curled around the rotten
log. Tom was not brave, but it would seem az
if the miserable wretch formed the desperate res
olution Of dying by the fire, rather than Civ.
the Indians the delight Of killing him v.ith thei
arrows. This however, was feat not in human
nature to perform, and after enduring the tortur,
10 the last mo,nent, the doomed wretch dashed
off the burning log, snd sprang to his feet will
his deer skin dress wrapped in sheet Of fame
He threw himself upon the ground and rolled
but the fire still clung to him. The Indians yel
led and danced with delight. He rose to hi
feet again, and rushing TO the preciPce. spranl
over the brink; dozen arrows pierced him =
the moment, and with frantic scream Of agon!
he sped like a lightning flash into the dark gul
below. The Indians threw themselves upo
their faces aud perped over the brink to see tn
burning body dash from rock to rock, until
disappeared beneath projecting crag, hundred
which, they calmly smoked their pipes aroun'
the still blazing log and the terrible precipce
whose brink is almost the very summit Of thu
mountain, has ever since been pointed out t
travellers as "1he Fire Jump"
The native American., 1840-03-07
From the N. O. Picayune.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SKETCHES.

THE FIRE JUMP.-When crossing the noun
,ains from Toas into Santa Fe, we passed along
the brink of frightfnl precipice, called the Fire
Jump" about which our guide told US the follow
ing story. Col. Tom was half-breed, we'll
known few years ago through all the villages
in To as--livng at times with the Indians
shrewd, cunning fellow not brave, but exceeding
" wicked. He was the son Of an American trap
per who persisted in the snow one winter night
in the mountains, while Tom was yet an infant.
Tom obtained the title Of Colonel from the Ame-
ricans, on account of martial and commanding
manner which he was fond of assuming. He
spoke Spanish fuently, and knew enough Of
English to mingle with the traders, and be use
fol to them as an interpreter, being also conver-
SAINT with the language Of his Indian mother.
Though known to be a great rascal, he was tole-
rated by Americans and Spaniards on account,
partly Of his usefulness when he chose to make
himself serviceable, and partly for his reckless
and humorous disposition, but the Indians hated
him with deadly hostility. His superior in
telligence made him feared among them, and they
were Jealous Of The white blood that ran in his
veins Living under the rule Of the Spanish gov
eminent, they could not kill him without being
punished for it. aud this made their hatred the
more bitter. He knew well the hostile feelings
Of the Indians with whom he mingled, and the
delight Of his exercise seemed to consist in plan
ning schemes Of deviltry and rascality to aggra-
vate them. lie would steal Gom the whites
The native American., 1840-03-07
From the american Statesman i.
THE LAST LEAF.

A sear'd leaf is lingering on yon tree alone,
Tho schoch'd by the sunshine and rock'd by the
blast; II. A@>". ~.
Its summer companions are scattered and flown,
Yet. still thro' the tempest it clngs to the last
Is it like the false friend the last who will meet thee,
When sorrow has placed in thy bosom sting,
But the first the sunshine of fortunes to greet thee,
AS the last in the winter is foremost in spring
no, It's an emblem of love, that is true,
Which the frowns of the world unable to chill;
1t shared in thy sorrows and chung to thee still.
Then sever it not from its dear parent tree,
Tho no beauty it hath and no lustre can lend;
But let it still hang. an emblem to me,
OF friendship. that ne'er may adversely end
RosALIA.
Petersburg, Nov. 18th, $780,
The native American., 1840-03-07
more distant relation, is by superiority forbidden

more distant relation, is by superiority forbidden
to the nearer.
10. If this be admitted, the whole circle 81
relatives, within the first and coud drerr,
either OF consanguinity or affinity, are orbiddrt
to marry with each other.
H.. This is clear, well defined line; adher-
ence to it is safe, wise, easy:--no counterbalanc
ing obligations hinder it--and since Il must be
admitted as the most probable intention of the
Scripture prohibition, its careful observance be-
comes at once the duty and interest Of all who
would preserve conscience void of offence.
The native American., 1840-03-07
NEW SONG.

BY THE LATE THOMAS HAYNES BAYLY.
1t was dream Of perfect bliss,
Too beautiful to last.
seem'd 10 welcome back again,
The bright days of the past!
was boy-my mimic ship
Said down the village stream,
And was gay and innocent
But ah! it was dream.
And soon left the childish toy
For those Of manhood's choice,
The beauty of wonan's form,
The sweetness Of her voice;
| thought she gave me blaineless love,
The nursing of estecm-
And that such love merited-
But all! it was dream!
I saw my falsehood wound her heart,
saw her cheek grow pale,
= But Ger her fate the vision threw
A bright delnsve veil
thought she Iiv'd, and that I saw
Our bridal torches CLEAN;
And was happy with my bride
But ah. il was dream?
The native American., 1840-03-07
PAUL PRE- ACHING AT ATHENS.


Suggested By the Cartoon Of Rafasils.
BY MISS ANN CHARLOTTE LYNCH.
Greece! hear that joyful sound.
stanger's voice upon thy sacred hill,
Whose tones shall bid the slnmbering nations round
Wake with convusive thrill.
. Athenians gather there; he brings you words
Brighter than all your boosted lore affords.
He brings you news of One
Above Olympian Jove: One in whose light
Your gods shalt fade like stars before the sun,
On your bewildeFed night, ..
That UNKSowN GoD Of whom We darky dream,
In all his burning radiance shall beam.
Beholi be bids you rise
From your dark worship round that idol shrine:
He points to Him who reared Your starry skies,
And babe your Phehns shine.
Lift up your souls from where, in dust, we bow. .
That God OF gods commands your homage now.
But brighter tidngs still!
He tells Of one whose recious blood was split
In lavish streams, upon Jndea's hill, e.
ransom for your guilt
Who trumphed Ger the grave, and broke its chain
Who conquered Death aud He'll, and lose again.
Sages of Greece! come near
Spirits Of daring thought and giant mould,
Ye qnestioners of time and nature, hear
Mysteries before untold!
Immortal light revealed light for which ye
Have tasked in vain your proud philosophy.
Searchers for some first cause
'Mids, doubt and darkness;-lo! he points to One
Where all your wanted reason lost must pause,
And faint to think upon.
That was from everlasting, that shall be
To everlasting still, eternally. :..
We followers Of Him -
Who deemed his soul spark Of deity!
Your fancies fade,-your masters dreams grow dim
To this reality.
Stole! unbend that brow drink in that sound!
Skeptc! dispel those doubts, the Truth is found
Greece though thy scuptured walls
Have with thy triumphs and thy glories rung.
And through thy temples and thy pillar'd halls
Immortal poets sung
No sounds like these have rent your startled air:
They speak of light and bid you enter there.
The native American., 1840-03-07
20 TRY.

One Of the brightest gems in Sigourney's An
nual, 1.-The Religious Souvenir" Of the present
year, is the following poem, from the pen of Miss
Ann Charlotte Lynch, young lady now residing
in the city Of Providence, Rhode Island. Il is
possessed Of stirring eloquence, consciousness
and energy seldom found in the productions Of fe.
male writer's.
The native American., 1840-03-07
Printed by !. C. DUNN for the N. A. Association.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY

TERMS--Subscription fol one year. So so in advance,
or $s 90 paid at the end Of three months. For six
months 81 50 u ad0Gscs. Advertisements inserted at
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AN letters relating to the pecuniary interests Of the Pa
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JAMES G. DUNN.
All ettes relative to the Editorial department to be d.
rected postage paid 10 The Editor ofhe Nape american
Those subscribers For year. who do not give notice Of
their wish 10 have the paper discontinued at the end Of
their year, viii be samed desiring its continuance
until coantermandsd and it will accordingly be contin-
ued at the sptioa Of the publisher.
The native American., 1840-03-07
THESES ON INCEST.

observation-disclosures marrying within
prohibited degrees Of consanguinity or affinity.
Consequently Relationship by blood.
n Affinity :-Relationship by marriage.
]. 1t is universally admitted that there are
degrees of relationship, between whom marriage
cannot take place without a.vioIation Of the die
tat.s Of nature, and the best interest Of society.
2. In settling the question, what are those
degrees, no standard can be thought comparable
to the Scriptures.
3. The Scriptural law, if applicable at all TO
this matter is applicable entire.
a. The general law on this subject is laid
down in Leviticus xviii 6, None OF you shAll
approach to any, that is near Of kin to him.
The specifications Of what is meant by near
Of Him. are given in the following verses Of
this chapter, to the II, and in Xxx. lib and
in Drut. xii 80, and xvii, 20, %, q. The
penalty is varously specified, but is clearly given
Lev. xviii. o.
5. Any express exceptions to this law, are to
be interpreted and applied with the limitations
of the particular case specified, and do not set
aside or invalidate the la,o in any other cases.
6. The only d.ba,eable point in ascertain
be interpreted BY its narrowest expression or
whether its implication. according TO equitable
principles of party and superiority be also en-
braced in it.
Z. The following table embraces the relations
of the first aud second degree entire. Those
forbidden expressly mot marked, and those which
the proposed implication would also embrace.
italicised. -."
The native American., 1840-03-07

NIOTICE.-Naiire american Cause, and :" ihe NahDs
u 8mericnn'' Ne,ospaper-The Native American AS.
sociaton in City, has been in existence nearly three
wears and eols among its members upwards OF eleven
hundred out al hundred Of the Native citizens OF
the place.
70 Rope II The Laps of Naturalization and ..,
The establishment of National Character and the per-
,tny Of Institutions through the means Of our ocn
r. mtrymen
COZ paper, called "The Native American" was COM
ced few days after the organization Of our Society.
men as already 900 subscribers In many places,
and crimes have found ardent and able friends-but
our DO ,ish patriotic ends, that may rely upon
accom- the blessings of peace and in the pers Of
oursev ill be necessary for all to take part and prompt
war, tW the birthrghs Of our People from the in
separa h pretensons Of the paupers and outcasts Of
discrimina rld
the Old WI fore invite our Countrymen throughout the
We there Auxiliary and to memorabilia
Union to for Repeal OF the Laws of Naturalization.
Congress fort ,er is Published weekly at the price of two
Our newspa cents per annum, payable in advance.
dollars and fifty ,ary IN Politics Religion, but embrace
We are OF no and faiths.
of all creed Our Country always right but right or
Our motto is
,orog our Country The IJeoa who loves the land Of his
As every man in the principles advocate, we hope
birth Is interested in Iv cat forth his hand to help on,
each will vouna. .ssionay cheer with the cry Of
honest labors, and oc, "
" God speed the cause lies throughout the country
Newspapers Of all pa ice few insertions, and persons
requested TO give This rAe~s correspondents or con.
DESTROYS of becoming subs ouestsd TO address JAMES
tributors to the paper. arel
DUNN. "A Council.
BY order of the PRESIDENT T. ID. JONES,
.Asseciation Of the y. s.,
Secretary Of the Nat. Amer VsBt IL, ls4s
Wuhv te city
The native American., 1840-03-07

g. It will scarcely be commended that the er
press Ia,U embraces all the real cases Of prohi
bited nearness, since it would admit man TO
marry his daughter and his grandmother.
8. Implication must therefore be allowed
and what shall be the rule Of it, except parity
aud superiority. That is, what is forbidden to
the wife, is by parity forbidden to the husband,
in similar relation, and what 10 forbidden to q
The native American., 1840-03-07

TIM COMING OF SPRINe.-Now the laughing
olly Spring began sometimes to show her buxom
face in the bright morning; but ever and anon,
meeting the angry frown Of Winter, loath to re-
sign his rough sway over the wide realm Of ua-
ture, she would retire again into her southern
bower. Yet, though her visits were but short,
her very look seemed to exercise magic infu-
ence. The buds began SLOWLY to expand their
close winter folds the dark and melancholy
" GODS to assume an almost imperceptible purple
tint and here and there little chirping blue
bird hopping about the orchards Of Elsingburg.
Strips of fresh green appeared along the brooks,
now released from their icy letters; and nests OF
little yaragated flowers, nameless yet richly de-
serving name, sprung up in the sheltered re-
r.ss.s oftbe leafirss woods. By and by, the shad,
m. harbinges, ut once Of spring aud plenty,
cam. nm the river before the mild southern breeze
the rud,ly blossoms of the peach tree exhibi-
ted their gorgeous pageantry-the little lambs
appeared frisking and gamboling about the sedate
mother: young innocent calves began their first
nearings the cackIing hen announced her daily
feat in the barn-yard with clamarous astonish-
ment; every day added to the appearance OF that
,c,iye vegetable and animal life which nature
presents in the progress Of the genial spring
,ud. finally, the flowers, the zephyrs, and the
yarblers, aud the madien's rosy cheeks, announ-
ed to the eye, the ear the senses, the iancy' and
he heart the return and stay Of the vernal
] year.--Paaldi.g,
The native American., 1840-03-07

II may mol marry his A Doman may not marry her
Grandmother, Grandfather,
: Grandfahher's Wife, Grandmothers Husband,
8 Wife's Grandmother, Husbands Grandfather.
s | Mother, Father,
Step Mother, Step Father,
2 Wiie's Mother, Husbands Father
& Aunt Uncle,
: Uncle's Wife, .4unt's Husband,
| Wye's Aunt, Husbands Uncle
Daughter Son.
Sons Wife, Daughters Husband,
Step Daughter, Step Son.
s Grand Daughter, Grand Son,
Grandsoa's Wife, Granddaughter Husband
s Wife's Granddaughter, Husbands Grandson.
Niece, Nephew,
Nephew's Wife, Niere's Husband,
VICES Niece. Husbands Nephew.
3 Sister. Brother,
: ! Brothers. Wife. Sisters Husband,
s Ui6's Sister. Husbands Brother.
The Polynesian., 1840-12-19
f. & II. GRIMES,

Have on hand and for sale on reasonable
lclns, assortment Of Eng lish, American, and China
Brown, Blue, White Cotton and Linen
and Cotton Thread Beached and tnbeached Ameri.
can Co,'on;, different widths ana qualities American,
pcrdcrs.. NiarLns Ink, Belt. Ribnnds, Bed.iiekiny
Sailot sire1 EI@ci Hats Men and % Somens Shcss
ROBES Robes Rsady T Made % clohnS. co,ioo. Nantin, &C.
Dies "sst Combs % Wick Yarn. ~ sco,ch PaiJs. French
Muslin Prints.
CHINA GOODS.
Light Blue Cottons Souchong, Hyson,
and Pouchong Teas. Sewing Silk. Blue and Yellow
Nanl>ins; White Grass Cloth, Colored and Black
silk iidkts. Grass Cloth Clothing. Muslin.
HARDWARE.
Shovcls. Spades. Knives and Forks.
palIockT Butcher & Knives Hat Pins Spring naI'
Percussion Cap Braces and Bits. Sad Irons. Back
Saws. Nails, assorted. Steelvards. Sheet Iron. Fry
Kettles. Bake Pans. Tea Trays Jews ilarps.
] pda; WSS% s1TGs as! shaSs
o FcHi%; ss p;ooss iEiic !so% Ki1e's' 'S' Brass
H @ 'fo Toe Se'S s" SHd G EH" Hsfs osfs Globe @
Lanterns. Coffee Eoasters. Tin Pots. Tin Pans.
Harness Hucklcs, assorted. Currycombs. Rat Traps.
Tin Soup 1urcens. Files. assorted.
STATIONERY.
Memorandum Books. Cargo Books.
letter Paper Ruled and plain Cap Paper. Quills
WATERS, Blue, Black and Red Ink. Steel Pens.
Shipping Papers, and Commercial Blanks
LUMBER.
Cedar Logs. Cedar Boards American
Pine Shingles Koa Boards. Plank and Shingles. N.
w. Rattcrs and American Pine Rafters.
SUNDRIES.
Olive Oil. Olives. Mustard. Spanish,
Manila and Macao Cigars Ground Sage. Snuff:
megs. Allspice Black Pepper Box Kaisins. Es-
sence of Spruce and Peppermint. Cinnamon. Cir
Ginger. Flour. California Beef Beans and Peas
Cut Tumhcys. Macaron. Ncmcilla. California,
Amercan& English Soap. Lrcifsr Matches. Capels
cts. Coarse and Fine Combs. China Pipes. Rcads
Figs. Iozcnges. Molasses. Stone jars. Violins.
Fine Heavy Blankets. Ships Wmdlass Jewery
! Hemp Cable. Pitch. Eosin. Arrow.roo. Gut
lasses. Soup Ladies'. Brtania Tea and Table
Spoons. White, Green and Red Flannel. Red and
luc TNcd Wool shirts Mat Bags Brooms.
" alking Canes. Axe Handles, Lavender Water.
Shaving BRUSHES ilandspikcs. Hour and Second
Gasscs 'ih l'anNs Chin. Bureau. Chain Ca
toms. Capcrs. steel hoes; American Pork: shoe
! Backing English Duck Fishing Lines Sewing
Twinc: Nutmeg Gratcrs: Spirits Turpcn'inc: Black
Paint; Cayenne peprcr Razor Straps Pencil Cases;
Pea jackets: Ground Nc:dgris Indian Neal; Claret
Wine: Cast Steel Punches; Cook Stove.
Dec, 10. If.
The Polynesian., 1840-12-19
Dec, 49,.
Merchandise received per Brig Thomas
Perkins, from New York, for sale by
PIERCE & BREWER.


PIERCE s BREWER.
9 cases Brown Drills-l case Choppa
Hdltts-I case Plaid Hdkis.-3 cases as
sorted Prints.-7e doz. Whitby Brown Ia
bic Cloths.-l bale Burlaps-2 bales Ticks.
bale Sail Twinc.-~l case White Cambrics.
20 bales Brown Shccting. . bales Brown
Shifting 80 in.-5 bales Brown Shifting.
p in.-9 cases Bleached Sheeting, 38 in
cases Blcached Shirting, 80 in i case
assorted Hos,ery.-l case assorted Combs
case Umbrellas and Parasols.--4O quarter
casks Pale Sherry. 80 baskets Nectar
Champagne.-l5 casks London Porter--4O
quarter casks OF Sicily Madeira-l2O cases
Clarct.--l9 barrels Burgundy Port t.-o6
boxes Syrups, Sarsaparilla and Strawberry.
bale FIlbcrts.-oO boxes Olives.-8 boxes
Capcrs.-2 casks Currans.-l hhd. Hams.
t9O boxes Bloom Raisins. $1,000 lbs. Rice.
, half barrels Nutmegs.-2O dozen Sweet
Ol.-9O bbls. F'lour.--2 hhds. Loaf Sugar.
GO half bhls. Water Crackers-5,6O lbs.
Pilot Bread u 800 Navy Bread.--2 400
lbs. Fine Navy Bread.--lO0 boxes Soap
10 bags Shot OK bows, Corn Mills, Axe
Helves, Rakcs, Pumps--2, 400 feet Oak
Plank and Boards --222 oars, IA to @ feet.
~ doz. Ink 10 gallons Spirits of Turpen-
tinc.-34 boxes Window Glass.--Lithargc,
Chrome Yellow 40 doz. Tumblers. i
cask Venetian Red.--69 canisters Paint Oil,
each ) gallons. 30 sides Sole Lcathcr.--4
cases Boots. - Invoice of books; late publ.
cations Honolulu, Dec. 3, l84O
The Polynesian., 1840-12-19
Office

Religious services may be expected in
the Seamcns Chapel, tomorrow evening, at
the usual hour.