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The native American., 1840-02-15

Hutter and Rustic" There are tricks in a.
trades but ours the lawyer said to his client.
All honest rustic went into the shop of Quaker
to buy hat, for which twenty five shilhngs was
demanded. He offered twenty shillngs. CAS-
| live" said the Quaker, IL cannot afford to
give it thee at that price" Ifs you lire r' ex-
claimed the countryman, then lire more nsoder-
utely, and be hanged to you.' Friend" said
the Quaker, " thou shalt have the hat for moth
ing. have sold hats for twenty years an! my
rick has never been found out by any one till
now.
Persecution IN madagascar Queen Of
madagascar has been for about four years en-
gagged IN violent persecution of the natives who
had embraced the Christian religion. SIX retu-
gees lately arrived in London from that island.
In 1888 the English missionaries had collected
5000 OF the native children into schools, two
churches had been erected and were filled. The
missionaries have been obliged to abandon the
island, and some of the converts have suffered
death.
The native American., 1840-02-15

FHNRY DIR M ASON'S HOP PlLLS.---More than I0,-.
a. 600 boxes of these pills have been sold in phiade
pha since their first introduction there June last They
enrey vrget able, not particle Of Calomel or any
mineral poison Ihey are very mild in their operation
and their beneficial results in breaking ap colds relieving
coughs, head aches, and all other plants showing an
oppressed state Of the system wonderful Perfectly
safe in all circums ances and attention to diet We
could give the Of many honorable and dsting-
nished in Washington in their favor but as the La
dies the best Judges of these things please ask Mrs
Hepburn, Steam Boat Landing Mrs. Greer 10th Street.
the directions and you will ask no other reccomnen.
dations. -
J. +. Caan L. Johnson, c. T.. Upperman and others,
Agents in Washington Bell s Entwistle Alexandria, E.
S. Wright and Thomas, ookseller, Georgetown.
The native American., 1840-02-15

AN ACT AUTHORIZING the Mayor to issue lottery license
to Alfred Wallingslord.
BE ii enGced, &c. That the Mayor be- and he is here
by, authorized 10 issue to Alfred Walngsord license
10 sell lottery tickets for year from the passage Of
this act the said Wangsford paying the difference be-
tween the unexpred term Of his billiard and shop cen-
and the lottery license
Approved FEBRUARY 6, l340
The native American., 1840-02-15
RESOLUTIONS concerning the City Post Office.


Whereas the Postmaster General in his communication
to the Mayo of this city, of the eighteenth of JULY eigh
teen hundred and thirty nine that the who Of
the new building in Of construction for the &C
commodation of the Post Office Department will be nee
ded for bat purpose and that nasinnch rs there is no
reason which requires the CITY Pos, Office to be under
the same roof. not ap"cabl in some degree to all The
other Departments it is deemed proper that it sho uld
have separate location, having reference to the Joint
convenience of all the Departments in the City Of Wash
" and whereas he declares that it would give him
pleasure to act in concert with the Mayor and City
Councils, not only in procuring such location but also
IN obtaining authority to construct building for its per-
manent accommodation. which shall adorn the city and
do honor to the country" therefore.
Resored &C. That they appreciate the friendly feelings
manifested towards the city nv the Postmaster General
and will with pleasure unite with him in an application
to Congress for appropriation TO build City Post
Office in such situation will hest consult the Joint
convenience of all parts of the city and the public De-
parmens.
I'd Resolped, That so much of the City Hal! as may
be required for the accommodation ofthe City Post Ofre
BIZ, and the same is hereby offered to Congress and the
National authorities upon the condition that appro
priaton be made for the completion of the building
cording to its original plan
3d. Resolved, That the Mayor and two members from
each Board be, and they hereby appointed
rnittee to into effect the foregoing resolutions.
4th. Resoced That the Mayor be requested to commu-
nicate these resolutions 10 the Postmaster General
Approved. Fednarv 6. 1910
GEORGE WATTERsToN and JOHN w. MAURY, Esqs..
Were appointed the committee the part of the Board
Of Aldermen, and JAMES WILSON and GEORGE H. Full
MER, Esqnires, the part of the Board Of Common
Council pursuant to the third of the above resolutions.
Attest f. J. MIDDLETON,
d
The native American., 1840-02-15

RESOLUTION instructng the Joint committee appoint.
ed to represent the interest of the Corporation before
Congress TO demonstrate against the passage by Con-
gress OF any bill surrenderng to the State of Mary
land the stock held by this Corporation in the Chesa
peake and Ohio Canal.
Whereas the Executive Of MARYLAND, in compliance
with act of the Legislature of that State has made
application to the President of the United States for the
surrender to Maryland of the stock belonging to the
Corporation Of Washington in the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal without any equivalent, and without consulting
the corporate authorities the subject and whereas the
said stock has cost this Corporation about four hundred
and forty eight thousand dollars and above the orig
ina subscription, which interest is now regularly
paid and whereas the State MARYLAND has occasinned
by her acts delay at the Point of Rocks OF at least two
years in the completion of the SAID canal and increased
the Corporation debt upwards Of one hundred and twenty
thousand dollars consequence Of that delay, addition
to the loss OF the commercial and other advantages which
might have resulted to the District If this delay had not
been produced by the said State: and whereas the said
Governor, in his communication to the President of the
United States of the second of December eighteen humid
red and thirty nne asserts that Washington, George
town, and Alexandria have paid nothing account Of
the stock surrendered by them to the United States and
stockholders have nothing to lose gain by its
render to Mayla :" which declaration, far it
lates TO Washington is founded in misapprehenson Of
the fact and whereas the said State has made herself
favored stakeholder by requiring the interest to be paid
her stock in preference 10 that Of all other koders
therefore,
RESOLVED, &c. That The committee appointed to repre-
sent the interests Of this Corporation before Congress be
instructed to demonstrate against the passage Of any bill
by Congress suuenderng 10 the State of Maryland the
stock held by this Corporation in the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal.
Fpbunry q
The native American., 1840-02-15
IENHE BALTIMORE COAT DRESSING AND DY-
= ING ESTABLlSHMENT-Is removed entirely
'ne city of Washington and located permanently at Tie
JTr n

|EIG WIN,
South stas Penn 8eenus, -Four and half street
The propTetoI VIM Bell genticnens coat dresser and
ever, would return his grateful acknowledgements to the
citizens OF the District Tor the very liberal patronage
tended to him ior the last years and them that
lie mas spared no expense In fixing HIMSELF so that he is
prepared to dye all coors in the best manner at the very
lowest prices and TO expedite all orders at the shortest
notice: His style of work is peculiar to himself winch
ne Is happy TO say has given entire appreciation the
members OF Congress and citizens
NOTICE TO STRANGERs.-I have no connexon with my
old stand opposite the wig wam although they display nv
old ol'ls, which may tend 10 deceive them.
NOV 9-2m (Alex Gazette ST. WIN BELL
M ERINO AND LAMBsWOOL DRAWERS AND
1'A SHlRTS.-The subscribers have just received
and offer TO the notice of customers
ID dozen super Lambswool Drawers
do heavy knit do
II do heavy merino do
10 do cotton do
l2 do Lambswool Shirts
do merino do
so an extensive assortment of silk Shirts and Draw
ers OF best quality.
Nov 2S BRADLEY s. CATLETT.
7 ADY BLEssINGToNs WORKS complete in two
4 vols. containing
The Two Friends
The Repealers
Confessions of an Elderly Gentleman
Do do Lady
The Victim of Society
Conversation with Lord Byron
The Honeymoon
Flowers OF LONELINESS
Gems of Beauty,
This day received, and for sale at
w. NJ. MORRISONS
Book Store, four doors west of Browns Hotel.
nov 30
The native American., 1840-02-15

JnHPACKAGES Dry GOODS At REDUCED
~OOPRlCES.-We have hand hundred aud
twenty thousand dollars of goods well bought which
will BE- sold at very reduced prices for cash We
particularly DESTROYS Of reducing stock. Goods sold
10 punctuai customers onr usual terms
Now BRADLEY Il CATLETT
The native American., 1840-02-15

4 MEMOIR OF THE REV. HENRY MARTYR,
"a 3D. late Fellow OF st. Johns College, Cambridge,
ard Chaplain of the honorable East India Company by
the Kew John sargeakt, NJ A. Rector OF Savngton, from
the tenth London edition. corrected and enlarged; with
editor: third edition, For sale by w. Nj. MORRISON,
at his book and stationery store doors West Of Browns
hotel. nov o
The native American., 1840-02-15

A CARD.-Being DESTROYS to reduce my present. stock
q (Which is large and yariou$) preparatory TO laying
in Fall supplies shall offer goods At rery redced prices
JAMES B.CLARkE,
No from sth street, and opposite Centre Market
Aug24
The native American., 1840-02-15

NN THE FOUNDATIONS OF MORALS-Four
- sermens preached before the University of Cam
bridge, November, 1897, hy the Rev. Vim. WhcwplI,
Dscourses and Essays, BY G. 5. Henry u y Prortsso
Of Philosophy in the University Of the city Of NV York
nov g. For sale by w. M MORRISON.
The native American., 1840-02-15

THE PRINCIPLES OF THE REPEAL PARTY
THEIR JUSIiCE-THE NECESSITY OF THEIR
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE SECUR,
ITY OF OUR COUNTRY.
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C3rner Of Eitac and Baltimore streets, Baltimore.
fENtE subscribers respectfully inform the patrons o
Il this establishment, their friends, and the public &c
ncriiy That they have associated themselves together
- for the purpose of conducting the same. The
fHls.ml EuTAW HOSE was completed and first open.
aed in 1895, at which time it furnished through
out In the every best MANNER and without regard cost
Inc Comfort ard convenience of its interior arrange
ments, lis high and airy location, combine render ii
proverhiay pleasant and healthy 1t particularly welt
adapted for the accommodation of FAMILIES and LA
DIES, having great number of Private Parlours La
dies Ordinary, and splendid Drawing Room, with pr
vate entrance on Baltimore street. In every respect the
Eutaw House is second to i'll the United States
and it Is the intention and firm determination of the pro
pretors, to spare exertons to promote the comfort
and qualification of their patrons, and rates which
exception can be taken. The stock of TYTNES and
LIQUORS on hand, has bsen mostly imported cypress
y for the use of this abshment selected from tn
private stocks of some of the most celebrated conno
seurs of the CITY, The BATHS attached TO the mousse
are in complete order and open at all times ios 1e use
of the guests. ASAHEL nDSSsEf,
r. w. ELDER,
Late of the firm of d. s. Elder < COL
Baltimore, April p 1910.
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NOTWITHSTANDING the Unprecedented demand
II for "HEBB'S P.7TI2NT BURNERS .4ND
C.4MPHINE OIL we are always prepared to fill all
orders. Our assortment is very Complete such a
Astral, Hall, Reading, Chamber and side LAMPS, as al
so others for storcs &c. &c. The economy atendn!
il is warranted to he LESS than half the expense of Ga
or Oil Many who using the lamps, have assured u;
that it is thirds less than either. great saving
labor trimming and keeping the lamp in order Is gain
ed. One wick will burn from to months. The oil
we warrant free from cOmbustion and where by acct
dent may be dropped the FLOOR or CARPET II dries
up ms quick water leaving stan and for its match
less hrmncy il exceeds all the artificial light ever i'll
vented. pattern Lamp of each kind is burning every
evening store, where the Lamps I'd Oil can al
ways be had. L. PALMER & co.
N b. The Camphne Oil TO be had al our store only
lie CIT
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4 GOOD OPPORTUNITY

FHNHE subscriber having determined TO reduce his
Il large stock of goods, is prepared To dispose OF
them oil the most reasonable terms, and respectfully
cs call from those in want of any articles IN his line,
he e,ls assured that his prices will be perfectly sa
factory. His stock consists of great variety of Cut
Glass, including the fashionable new patterns; also
China s. Queeiisware, comprising splendid French and
English manufactures of rich and beautiful patterns,
common do and Stone China
Lamps-such Astral, Hall, mantel and Chamber
Lamps. Lamp Shades, and Glasses, in great variety.
Plated Ware, of new and fashionable patterns, W AIT
ers Cutlery FeHdcFs, Shoves & Tongs, Andiros, Ger
Silver Articles, and great variety of other goods
used in housekeeping.
Connected with the Bazaar is an extensive Glass Cut
ting establishment where the most siul workmen are
prepared 10 execute every description of work.
CfI.fIk Factory.
The subscriber also carries on extensively the manu-
factute of all descriptions of Cane Seat and Windsor
Chairs which he invites the attention OF his friends
aud tive public. He also manufactures Cholfs for eXpor
tatiOn, suited for zhe different South American and Yves
| India nlarSets.
/ H,asekeepeTs, Country Merchants and others re
auestcd call and examine tie stock of goodsi tn
Store and Bazaar, which viii be found 10 comprise
greater variety san is usually to be met with in one es
| Enlistment. JACOB DALEY.
N b. China and Glass hired ouI usual.
On hand, very fine assortment of Vase Shades ,of dit
eresIt Sizes which have been received lately, and NOR
expected in few DAYS.
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READ AND REFLECT.
ll,frI,nna InArEN M IAERlA-OtlIN


A n season like tie present, when, in consequence
"a M the Tapily varying changes of the weather, al
ternaiiag from dry moist from, no, TO cold, coughs
colds. asthma, catarrh, SC. daily becoming more
prevaeNt, reiaedy universally eecual in removing
all such eompiIss is deserving of especial attention
and Recommendation. Such remedy, prepared solely
of vegethle ingredients, composing (H addition to the
herb fro which st derives its Rame) several Others
equally vaae ai restorative in their effects, Is offer
ed TO the community in the PECT0RAL HONEY OF
LtVERWGksf, which since ii was first presented 10
tue public by the prepeto has received testimonials
from hundreds of efficacy, voluntarily rendered, the
originals many efuich, by the leave Of tho parties,
may be examined by al interested az the store of the
proprietor. In fact, ia all of Colds Coughs Asl
ana Influenza. Group Whooping Cough, and every III
,nS6matory affection Gl the Chest and Lung, the Pee
CORAL HONEY OF LIvERwoRT stands unriralied, hay
ing IN every instance, when the disease has been
ofte most aggravated and virlent kigd, effected per
ftez cure, if its continued, least afforded
partial benefit to the serer, which only required his
own perseverance 10 become perfect cure. Many
our respectable citizens have authorized the pro-
pretor communicate their names, evidence of the
truth tie above statements 10 all interested engurers
fa2-Pre;sared by JAMES ID. NOWIIL, New York
and for s;rie by ROBERTS 4 ATKINSON,
nti3D SIIA 4 !1lt; for Il fillmore.
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HOWARD'S HOTEL
BROADWAY, CORNER MAIDEN LANE, NEW

BROADWAY, CORNER MAIDEN LANE NE"
YORK.
TEHIIs HOTEL is one of The most commodious in
E the Union, having font upon Broadway OF over
100 feet and upon Maiden Lane 80 feet with two large
wings extending in the l5 feet. 1t Is SIX stories
high exclusive of basement and under cellars, ana CON
tanning over 200 bed chambers, each well lighted anu
ventilated with grates-besides numerous private par
lours with sleeping attached and public parlours,
dining aiding and Otherrooms There aert TWO elegant
dining s oons the floors of which as wen as the spa
cious is the first ard second stories, togethOr WIN
the reading and other public rooms paved with ltal
ian marble There is also an extensive and pleasant
fronting upon Broadway, hed up Tor ladies' or
dinary and the ladies provided with attractive public
parlors and private the Hotel from Maiden
Lane.
The subscriber having for nine years past received Il
liberal patronage from merchants, and principally from
gentlemen of business his former Hotel in Broad street,
satisfied from experience that early meals TO many are
acceptable, therefore he las had MS mouse so co
structed as to be able to meals 10 such AT early
hours The hours adopted for meals are as follows, VIZ
In GCntIemans dining room, upon lst hoor BTeaktta
T. or half past with reference to the season OF ue
year Dinnerin tie same at O'Clock In Gentleman
dining room upon I'd story, and also III Ladies' ordna
Breakfast from 10 O'Clock and Dinner nj hall dast IS
Printed bills of fare daily up for the different Sun
inc rooms and as il is optional with Gentlemen 10
take their seats in either of the Gentlcmehs dining
looms without giving any notice oil their choice ule
rubscriber hopes the extra trouble and expense III me at
sempt TO suit their convenience III tins respect VIII DC
properly appreciated by generous pubic, anu uat
commensurate patronage will result therefrom.
This House possesses every convenience that te suDS
scriber could devise, and il is universally pronounced
vsiters be repete in its internal arrangements
its construction for light and air being superior TO any
other House in the city.
In addition to the many advantages and comforts ove
Hotels, it has living spring of pure soft water up
on the premises which apart from its Intrinsic worth "a
wholesome beverage, unusual to be found in th'
lower part of the city, adds very much to the s1fey OF th'
establishment in case of fire on of near the premises
powerful force pump being attached to the well TO force
water ererom well as from the various csteTns II
the yard to the reservoirs under the roof from winch
by of the hose be forced over any part
! the premises in an instant
In short, this establishment has been got rP wIoe
ref renee to cost and il is the intention of the subscti
be 20 have it stand amoHg The best hotels in the country
Fl hopes to be favored with share of public patron
| aSe.
| ma-dlm ID. ID. HOWARD,
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EpY order of the commissioners of jnsolvent debt
ors for the city and county OF Baltimore, notice is
hereby given to the creditors ofELIJAH Mcdowell
annsoVen debtor, that personal discharge hath been
granted said debtor and that the said creditors are
required to attend the office If the said commission
ers in court house, in the city OF Baltimore, on
the 4th day OF May next ut 10 O'Clock III tue forenoon
and nominate trustee rustees 10 be appointed Tor
their benefit; and sjge all theinformation in their pos
session to the said commissioners, TO enabe them 70 re-
port to Baltimore county curt agreeoaby to ACT of
Assembly passed at December session, 1881, entitled
sap net relating insolvent debtos;" and that The
Sd day of July next hath been fixed for the final hear
ing in his case, before the said commissioners.
Dated the 24tl day uiNIarch, in the year 1870
ell q VV4Iyfr
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L,oAFER'S SoLILOQUY.-EEPhew-
hui" pulled John Smith, as he lay extended at
full LENGTH yesterday, in the red hot shade OF an
old hut at Rockets. sTYell now Pm blowed If
this ere arn't tall sort or OF vether-a gemman
don't know yich way the Wind blows even, and
as for this here shadow, it melts a fellar just
like they duz the iron up By the canal we're |
.zeeps ven wants to hexercise my mental iacill-
lties-the sweet vlowng river as sort OF lulls and
soothes the hintelel1t lest as sweet cold whites
duz Won happytit and the breezes and the stars
vich Teller looks at vile he henjoys his wilson's
living on his back--O-PheU-w- -hu-
u-u-h. &c Bless me, ;" whang-"Ow these
ere flies do bite-vell now Pse Jest ready to turn
a water mill-andn somebody would jestfurnish
a gentleman of my standing With little gin, Pm
blowed if | couldn't beat that chap Vot SEE he
can make it rain ven he pleascs-Pm big cloud
of steam and Vater--no arnt, kos mistress Tubs
wouldn't trust me this morning with a two cent
err and haint got no steam on now"-whang-
go lord these ere fics-I hears people talk
about asquatulatons, and running away With
moneys--O grauious-vouldn't l like to have
somebody's two cents-Pm bowed II 1 ana run
ming away without any body's leave, and cant
stop no how YOU can Tx it"-Phew-w-w-
ooh lord-vell Pm a martyr, that's plain-vith-
out no liquor, that's lain-and-whang-O
dear me, these flies; they gets up through
the cracks of Yons breeches and eats a Teller up
Il wish had pair of boots-no DON'T kos
Pm hot enough now-yes do, kos then I'd go 1t
boots' and now Pm as weak as an hinfant'-
whang- whang-FsO lord these ere Mes-they
eats"ewhang lord"-whew-w--w--,w-
huh-h.h-'sO lord veil | shan't get no.sleep
here no how you can fix it-ah them sweet ten
der little pigs, ow they duz henjoy that water
o [ wish vas Little pig, kos they doesent
mind the Iiies, and"-w hang-''Oh, lore, .thcse
ere whew--,p-w-w-F'O goody gra-
cious~--whcw-w- -w-w-huh--h--', most
dead-vell there arnf no OF stayin' here, Sc
Pm blcst if l don't GO and get into old Gripes
ice-us, if gets licked .sgin Tor it "---whew-
W-N-WI
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NHAYOR'S OFFICE, BALTIMORE, June LIST, 1870
IYE DOGs.-The following section OF ''A supple
ment to Ordinance emitted an Ordinance TO restrain
the evil practice of DOGS going at large within the city,
approved June 18Th. 1885, published for the mornla-
tionfof all concerned
Sec. /. Be it enacted and ordained by inc Mayor ana
CITY Council of Baltimore, That the Mayor he, and ne
is hereby authorized and empowered, TO direct the Ciiy
BaIIifTs and Police Officers and City Watchmen to pro-
cure the destruction, by poison or otherwise, OF an AM
mails of the Dog kind going large in any street, lane OF
alley within the city of Baltimore
Sec 3 And be it enacted and ordained, That ali dogs
so DESTROYED shall be removed and buried without tue
limits of the CITY, by such persons may be employed
for that purpose by the Mayor.
The above sections of the Ordinance VIII, on ana al
ter Saturday next the 9th inst. be rgidy enforced, o
which all persons interested requested TO take no
tice ie Al s. c. LEAKlN, Mayor.
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gHY order of tlecommissoners of iIsolvent debtors
& for the city and county OF Baltimore, noeels mere
by given to the creditors OF WILL lam WHEAILA.
Insovent debtor that apersonal discharge ath peeh
granted said officers, and that the SAID creditors
are required attend the office OF the said coelms
sioners in the court house, in The city of Baltimore,
on The 4h day OF May next at 10 O'Clock in the fore
uoon and nominate trustee or trustees to be ap-
pointed for their benefit and 10 give all the informal
ton in their possession 10 the Said commissioners to
enahle them TO report to BaltiHsore county COURT
greeably 10 ctof Assembly, passed at December
session. 1881, ''entted act elating TO insolVenl
debors;" and the Sd day of July next, hath been
Fixed for tue final hearing in his before the said
commissioners.
Dated the Ist day of April, in the year 1910.
jeI-eW4w.