The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-03
UNITED STATES.


sells, in and out of commission-large and
small. They are thus divided: IL ships of
the line. carrying from "a 10 100 guns
each; Id frigates of first class, d. guns each
q Of the second class. SO guns each; 81
sloops, from l6 to 20 guns each; 4 briggs,
10 guns each 8 schooners carrying from
to 10 guns each and three steamers. Of
these, ships of the line, frigate, schoon-
err, and steamer are used as receiving YES
sells.
We understand that an affair of honor took
place at Amelia Island, on the 18th inst. be-
tween Lieut. May Of the Army, and Lieut..
Gregory, Of Jacksonville, late of the Army.
An exchange of shots passed when the diff
Guilty was settled. They fought with pistols,
and we learn that 1t, G. was slightly woun-
ded in the leg.
Travellers will be gratifed to learn that
there has been permanen! bridge erected
across the Patuxent river, at Queen Ann, in
this county, as much Inconvenience and delay
has hitherto been experienced in crossing. 1t
is doubtful, we think, whether the new cut
road leading TO the bridge, can be kept pass
able, unless some stay is erected to prevent
its washing; as it now is the smallest exca-
walton would be dangerous, the road being
narrow and the bank steep for some distance.
Marlboro Gazette.
Honor to to the Ladies Of New England.
According to the Boston Courier, the en-
tire receipts sf the Monumental Fair, got
up and carried on with such commendable
spirit by the ladies Of New England, will
not fall far short of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS! The Monument will now 60 up.
Whoever lives three years will behold its
completion. Bless the ladies after all,
we cannot get along without them. The
handsome sum of $l44 was received from the
officers and sailors of the United States ship
Columbus; and the piano presented by
Messrs. Chickering and Mackay sold for
$4OO.
Banks of Baltimore.- learn, says
the Philadelphia Inquiries, that the Banks of
Baltimore have a circulation of 81 ,60O,O
and about 81 100000 in specie in their
vaults. Philadelphia is indebted to Baltimore
about 100000, and Baltimore owes other
eastern cities about 100000 Money is
considered easy there, and the banks discount
nearly all the good paper that is offered. 1t
is beloved that they will resume specie pay
ments Immediately after the banks Of Phila-
delpha resume.
DEATH, A letter from Puerto Cabello,
dated the 18th ult. mentions the death of
j. G.. A. Williamson, esq, our charge DAT
faires at Caracas. He died on the 7th, Of
dysentery, after an illness Of only few days.
NeapoHtan Indemnity. The secretary Of
the treasury gives notice that the seventh in
stalment of metropolitan indemnify, amount
ing to $2l3,35l 81, will be paid to the claim
ants on application at the Bank Of America
at New York, and at such other places as
that bank may designate. The rate is sup
posed to be IL SO 1000 per cent. on the a
mount awarded.
Candidates for congress. The hon. CHAs.
NAYLoR, who was unanimously nominal
ted by the wing convention of the Sd district
of PENNSYLVANIA for reelection, declined the
nomination, and MORTON McMIcHAEL, esq.
has since been nominated. ~"
The friends Of the administration in Phila-
delphia have nominated Henry Horn for
mayor, and Joseph G. Neal, edi tor of the
Pennsylvania, and Andrew Miller, esq. for
congress from that district.
Charleston and Cincinnati rail road.
It is stated that the directors of this road
have decided to complete the work to Colum-
bia as fast as possible, and made call on the
stockholders for the means.
Mayor Of Charleston. An election was
held at Charleston, South Carolina, on the
LIST inst to decide whether or no The MAYOR
II that city should receive salary for his SER
vices. The number of votes poled was
1872. and the majority in favor Of the salary
was 800.
The Peoria Illinois Register of the 18th,
rom returns received and estimated, says
that the senate will consist Of Is wings and
25 Van Burenites; and the house of 40 wings