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The native American., 1840-02-22

We paid visit to the Museum few even
ings since, and was much gratifcd with the ar
rangement of it. Mr.. Warden has done him
self we think, great credit in his enterprise in
fitting up the rooms on Four-and-a street. and
we hope his patronage hereafter will be COM
mensurate with his merit. He has begun
hazardous undertaking, in a pecuniary way, for
the benefit of our citzens-We hope they viii
show their appreciation Of his motives by drop.
ping in" occasionally to view bis collection Of
curiosies, and while away an hour or SO in the
study Of nature and art We were sorry to learn
from Mr.. ", that he had not actually taken IN
|enough since opening, to pay actual expenses;
but he says, he will finish the year ne has be-
gun at all hazards. We think no place is better
calculated to pass off dull evening with profit,
than at the seum-where, for twenty five
cents, you can see enough to last you week Tor
meditation. Try it for yourself.
The native American., 1840-02-22

| # later date than his, were compelled to 60 Oh
daty without delay, this man, or, rather, this an
dipidual, who glories in the sobriquet OF ma
| ior''-havng baptized himself against all ca
nonical rules-was allowed leave of absence
eight or ten months Was it because the others
we're american citizens, and therefore unworthy
of indulgence. Or was il because this Irish
man, who was an aclaal subject Of Great Brit
ain at the time he was cascaded into tie service
uf the United States, commanded greater res
pect than the others on account OF his superior
pecuniary advantages? His overweening vanity,
and habitual familiarity with the antipodes OF
truth, induced him to proclaim on Pennsylvania
avenue, that he had been invited by the Presl-
dent to Join the Erecutire cortege III Northern
tour! But even if such miraculous invitation
had, in reality, been given, for the pous Pur-.
pose of converting the excursion of the Chief
Magistrate into a penitential pilgrimage, still
this would not satisfactorily explain the unex-
ampIed tardiness of the Major" in joining his
post where he might have been several months
before he would be needed as an instrument, to
consummate the martyrdom Of our President.
| There is a malign influence connected with
the dog-star of this prodigy of Erin, calculated
to break up every mess to which he may become
attached. That influence has already produced
extraordinary results at the Barracks at Head
Quarters and if the native-born citizens of the
country knew the facts, and would reflect on the
tendency o.. such instances to impair every prin-
lcple that renders the inheritance of our fathers
valuable, there would be 9 unity of spirit and
bond of peace throughout this land. which
never can exist while we forget the distinguish
ing features Of our Government. If we cast the
priceless pearls of America before the vagranlt
swine of Europe, our posterity, when they ask
for political bread, will receive nothing but
stones; and the scoffing monarchists OF the old
world will point in derision to the broken frag
mens of that once glorious fabric, reared by the
patriotic laborers Of the Revolution, but unior-
tunateIy transmitted to degenerate sons: who
like the heterogeneous occupants of the Temple
at Jerusalem, sacrilegiousy turned consecrated
place into " den Of thieves"
If an occasional effuson be acceptable, you
will hear again from
Your fellow citizen,
Pro Bono PuBLICo.
The native American., 1840-02-22
For the NatiUe american.
EXHIBITION OF AMERICAN CTURE

SILKS. v.
We were taken quite by surprise on Tuesday
last, upon entering the Rotundo at the Capitol,
to find large table spread out with silk ve!vets,
&C.. which, upon inquiry, we found to have
been made by Mr.. John W. Gill, at Mount
Pleasant, during the past summer. The articles
exhibited consisted Of large pieces Of silk velvet,
Terry velvet, tippet, plush hat plush, &C., SC,
were all truly beautiful, and would not suffer in
comparison with the most costly imported silk
fabrics. Mr.. Gill informed us that he commenced
the silk business about year since; that his
velvets were all made from trees produced from
the first years planting; that yes, he had on
was made for him in thirteen weeks from the
day be planted his multcaulis buds that he had
no difficulty in finding market for his goods ;
indeed, some of them were sold in our presence
at six dollars per yard, and, from an exact cal
culation made by Mr.. Gill, he finds that every
acre Of ground planted by him in multcaulis
buds last year, has yielded him $3.50 neat. This
little exhibition and the facts connected with it,
afforded us additional evidence that 'ssilk may
be grown in all the United States, not only for
domestic purposes, but also as an article of
commercial export"
The native American., 1840-02-22
From the NeaD Orleans NaliUe american.
Messrs. Editors =

lNessrs. Editors -
In your paper of yesterday, | perceive with
great pleasure that the advocates ofa repeal Of the
Naturalization Laws, had determined to abandon
all party predictions, and unite and form one
great Repeal Party throughout the United States.
congratulate you, Messrs. Editors, and the
friends of the cause, OH this movement. Your
action will be responded to from one end of the
Union to the other. New York, Maryland Perm
sylvania and several of the old States, have al
ready commenced their labors in this holy cause
Mississippi Alabama and Missouri, Illinois and
others in the South and West, have caught the
flame and with the number already pledged to
its support in this State, it must soon become the
ralying party of all those who desire to see our
free institutions transmitted unimpaired to pos
terity.
The Repeal Party, then, will be the Cynosure,
to which all those who feel more interest in the
perpetuty of our country than in the election of
General Harrison or Van Buren,, or the triumph
of the Sub-treasury, or national Bank,-will be
directed.
The time for arguments on this subject has
passed. fiction is now required-or in few
years more every vestige of our republican form
of Government will be buried in oblivion.
The attention of Congress must necessarily be
drawn during the present session, to the repeal
| of the Naturalization Laws. The voice of the
native sons of the soil, and Of large majority Of
the respectable naturalized citizens of our coun-
try, is loud in its demand. The Press, with its
power, has not been invoked altogether in van
Every day brings new accessions to the ranks,
and ere the close Of the present year, we may
hope to see the Repeal Party supported by every
patriotic American press, and composed of every
vrtuous and patriotic American citizen.
To your energies, Messrs. Editors, in this
great cause, may be attributed the present exist
ence of the germ of the Repeal Party, which now
in this city and State numbers thousands, and
which, but few months ago was composed Of
only few isolated individuals-few in numbers
but intomiable in spirt-conscious of the rec.i
tude Of their intentions.
Go on, then, gentlemen, in the path you have
struck out and the blessings of posterity will rest
upon your labors Yours, &c.,
. -. A VIRGINIAN.
The native American., 1840-02-22

CenSuS for l6i0.--The census ei the Unit
States, to be taken during tile P esent year,w
be upon more comprehensive plan than usu
Hitherto it has been customary to cnumerate -
inhabitants only, under the, several classiiirat'
of sexes, ages, colors, &c. BY the late az,
Congress for taking the census OF lS4O, u
President of the United States was directed
cause the statistics ofthe country, relating to A
riculture, Manufactures Mines, Commerce, q
TO collected, and also statistical inlormalR
in reference to Education.
The next census therefore will exhibit not o.
ly the amount of our population, but also con
plete schedule of the aggregate property OF to
nation, ranged under different heads, and pr
senting at one view an accurate estimate OF Il
vast resources of the United States, in all Il
various departments of industry and including Il
numerous items Of national wealth. lnterrog
raties adapted to elicit information on all Il
topics embraced in the new plan, have been pr
pared to serve as formulas of statistical table
Little additional labor or expense will be INQUIRE
by this enlarged system of proceeding, since Il
same persons who would in the usual manner
employed to take the census of numbers, ma
very easily put such other questions as may b
required by the present regulation. One opera
ton may serve to accomplish both duties as W,
as one onIy.-Baltimore american.
The native American., 1840-02-22

The Legislature of Louisiana in their resolu-
tious to Congress, calling for modification or
.o,a,, of onr Naturalization Laws, have taken a
noble, independent stand for their country. lhelr
patriotic example should be followed oy every
Stale in the Union. Their moral lrmness IS
worthy of all imitation. This is no party meas,
ure: it rises immeasurably above all narrow and
confined considerations it looks at the great and
permanent good of the whole. The question IS
whether this country shall be governed by native
citizens, or by foreigners and this is question
which this generation must decide. A few years
will place it beyond their control. They Will
,u.L . - sense of their condition when they
cannot re trieve their fatal This IS the time
while the power remains, and it should be selzee
with force Of purpose which nothing can deiea'
The native American., 1840-02-22
A PUZZLING AFFAIR.

Dirk Singer Prussian charged Ijebbcs Rr1
ner, Swede, (both snips) with having put hiL'
in bodily fear, q la mode Anglais.
The witnesses, as well as the principals, were
foreigners, and each possessed only as much Eli
g!ish as two months residence may be suppo-
sed to confer.
SIR said the complainant to Mr. Long, 81
vas speak some Inglish very little well.
II shall manage to understand you" said the
magistrate.
9 sehr, quits Meinheer very goot. Den was
call myself some great rogue for noting, and ne
have say come myself to dis coantry for take
every body in. Den he sal make his first for
box, and knock upon my nose very much.
MFR. Long-Call your witness.
A Swede came forward.
Mr.. Long-What do you know of this mat
swede-Ich spreck gein English. Nevare
peak Won wort of English.
Mr. Long-Why you are speaking English
now. You'll do very well.
Swede-Hah! very little well shall thought.
Mistare Singer make very bad name, and Mis-
tare Rayner have try for some knock by his
head face.
Defendant-He fus provoked me wis name,
and say he con smack my eye ven have knock
my hand into his nose.
Mr.. Long-Have you any witness
A Swiss offered himself without character.
Mr.. Long-Were you present when this hap
pened?
Swiss-Iss, sure, dey bote have much loud
words Ds-a man dere call-a my frow a Jew"
ven he am nevare vas Won Jew.
Mr.. Long-And suppose this ePithet was
considered as a sort OF affront
Swiss-Very mosh, sare. 70 my frcn call up.
on him back as Won yer domd hwenhat, dat
is, de hedgehog, and den dey strook Won upon
another.
Mr.. Long-Well, cannot make out who Is
in the wrong, dismiss the warrant.
The foreigners set up ndscribable iabber
and were ushered into the passage.-N. 0. Pic.
The native American., 1840-02-22

'T,ynNTy-SECOND FEBRUARY, lo4o.-" " i.'i 'o
birth Of this day, one hundred and eight years
,ro was born child. He was named oeorge.
ue crew and became man. tie fought inc oa'-
~, &C b;s country and won her victories he
,."n.hed new ship of State, and helm in hand
called her safely through an eight years voyage
;",o ~ tbe nort Of prosperity. His name was un'
.,;,hed-his goodness beyond praise. He then
.os;oned the command of his vessel to another
"a ,etred TO his farm. He there lived, beloved
-, III and died lamented by liberty's votarles-
regretted by the world. ..,. !,
= Georoe Washington is no more; but his works
,.o Study then-ponder them well-and none
n,ore than the following words, contained IN MS
f.rewel address to the People of the United States
Ar,;nst the insdous wiles of Foreign lnfiu-
r coniure YOU to believe me, ieeW-cltl-
en enus\ The jealousy of free People ought to be
ns,,ntv awake since history and experience
MOVE that foreign influence IS one OF the mos'
tanef,l foes of Republican Government.
q, the 14th December, 1893, this man died.
h,v;no seen the good ship in full sail for twenty
two wears, with very little deviation IN her course
s;,, he saw the influence Foreigners would have
~, our Institutions-with his peculiar foresight
md with his ever watchful and Paternai care ne
.u:;r,ed his children to beware of them. Will
.he,, heed his voice Answer, Native Americans
will YOU heed the warning Of your Pafer Pafr'@
1et not another 22d February dawn with the Ma
,,r,,zat;on Laws in their present shape. Rouse
from your lethargy ere it be too late-and with
L,o,bren of New Orleans, commence the
.ood work in earnest The departed spirit o'
vour beloved Washington is now hoverlng over
YOU. and cheering you on in the good work.
Then strike the harp of Liberty
And set your groaning country Tree.
But. was Washington's voice the only one'
that called us to the rescue? Hear what the grea'
aoostle of Liberty, Jefferson, says:
81 hope we may find some means in future, o.
sh;eldino ourselves from foreign influence, polltl
oaI commercial, or in whatever form it may DC
.t,emnted. can scarcely withhold myself from
;o;n;ng in the wish Of Sas Deane-that shere
wore an ocean Of fire between this and the old
world"
With two such names at the head of the Repeal
Party. we may cheerfuly proceed in our good
undertaking.
The native American., 1840-02-22

your dinner--if you intend to have one; and'ii
you don't, why we think yon will be as well
oG-unless you intend to get it up on the Iem-
perance principle. We hope this worthy pro-
ect, so successfully begun, will be consummated
to the qualification of all concerned.
The native American., 1840-02-22

The franklin Fire Company of this city, have
received, and are about hanging in their cupola,
a fine toned alarm bell, weighing $50 pounds.
1t is Spanish made one and will be great
acquisition to this department of our defence.
The native American., 1840-02-22

Two of a Trade.-A Physician being sum.
moned to vesry to reprimand the sexton fol
drunkenness, dwelt SO long on the sexton's mis-.
conduct that the latter Indignantly reped,-
" Sir, was in hopes you would have treated my
failings with more gen,leness, or that you would
have been the last man alive to appear againt me,
as haze coUercd so ayblunders Of yours ~
The native American., 1840-02-22
WASHINGTON CORPORATION.
BOARD or ALDERMEN,


MONDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1905
Present: Messrs. Barclay, Randolph, Kirkwood, Mau.
ry Gunton Watterston, Clarke, Brady, Marshall and
Dove
absent, Mr. Gunton was was on motion, called to the
the chair
The resolution in relation to the damage by the late
breaking up the ice the late reset being under
sderation on Monday last when the Board adjourned
was taken up, and, on notion indefinitely postponed
Mr. Dove introduced an act making an appropriation
for graduating 7th street from to street which
twice read and referred to. the Committee Improve
ments.
Mr. Kirkwood, from the committee to whom was re-
erred the bill anendatoy Of the act to regulate the
sweeping Of chmneys and for other purposes connected
therewit approved November 29, 1919 reported by
way of amendment substitute therefor, but before the
question was taken thereon the bill was, motion,
dered to lie on the table. ..#.~
The resolution from the Board of Common Council au-
horzing and directing the committee al pointed to rep
the interests ofhe Corporation before Congress to
ask of that body grant to aid this Corporation 20 estab
sh the school system OF education In this city
and for other purposes, taken up twice read, and
amended, and was read the third time and passed.
The bill from the Board Of Common Council to author
ze John Warden to exhbith his without taking
out license therefor was taken up, read three times,
and passed. ..-
The bill from the Board of Common Council to au.
horze the opening of alley square 454 taken
up twice read. and referred to the Committee I'm
lprovements. s..
The resolution from the Board of Common Council
authorizing the Mayorto have the act for the preserva
ton of game printed in handbi form and for other pur
poses was taken up read three times, and passed.
The resolution from the Board Of Common Council
concerning the charter OF the city OF Washington was
taken up twice read, and ordered to lie the table,
Mr. Marshall introduced resolution appointing
ect committee to examine The damage done at the inter-
section of 9th street east and M street south by the late
freshet read three times and passed, and Messrs Wat
terSton Brady and Marshall were appointed the commit
And then the Board adjourned.
The native American., 1840-02-22

al HOPE WE MAY FIND SOME MEANS, IN FUTURE
or suIEIp1NG OURSELVES FROM FOREIGN INFLUENCE
POLITICAL COMMERCIAL, OR IN WHATEVER foNNa =
NV M aTrEMPTEp. | CAN SCARCELY WITHHOLD
mvsrYr FROM JOINING IN THE WISH OF SILAs DEANS
THAT THERE WERE OCEAN OF FIRE BETWEEN
THIS AND THE OLD WORLD .'"--JeterSoa.
The native American., 1840-02-22

uAGA1Nsr TUE INsiDIoUs wILEs OF FOREIGN IN
FLuENcE-i coNJURE YOU TO BELIEVE ME, FELLOW
CITIZENS THE JEALOUSY OF FREE PEOPLE OUGHT
TO BE CONSTANTLY AwAKE-sINcE HISTORY AND EA
pERrENcE PROVE, THAT FOREIGN INFLUENCE IS ONE
OF THE MosT BANEFUL FOES OF REPUBLICAN 10
vEnNmENT."-W Washingion'S FareaceH .iddress
The native American., 1840-02-22

"Ain't Burster," as the boiler said to the
steamboat captain when it blew him sky high.
The native American., 1840-02-22

A Roman Catholic priest Of the name of Math-
ew, has succeeded in enrolling nearly half mill
ion whiskey drinkers in Ireland as members of
the Temperance Society.-It is curious fact,
that not one man out of all this number, who
signed the pledge, has violated it.
The native American., 1840-02-22

Whether successful not, succeeding generations saa
kno,u that understood our Rtghts ana Loefs, a'I
,,cre e;ther AFRAID nor ashamed to assert or MAINTAIN
Them and nt ,re ourselues may haze al least this con,
ISOLATION IN our chains that mol through our neglect
that this People enslared oI me REQ
ME If Lexington to their Representatives in the General
Court of Massachusetts,, l772
The native American., 1840-02-22

WASH. aToS's BIRTHDAY. -Conslderaole
n,enarations have been made in this city, to cele-
hr,te this day in a becoming manner, by military
narades, balls, &c. No expense or pains have
been spared to render the balls attractive; and
understand the Assembly at Carusi's last night
was splendid affair. The ball to be given on
Monday, by the Washington Light Infantry, (also
IN honor of the day,) will be conducted we are
told, in manner to give satisfaction to all.
Tn Alexandria, the Fire Companies will have
a procession, and an Grafton from e. W. r Gus
tis, Esq, adapted to the day.
In Georgetown College, an Grafton VIII De
delivered by member OF the Phllademlc ooc'e'y'
The native American., 1840-02-22
Board OF COMMON COUNCIL, J

MONDAY, FEa. II, 1910.
All the members present except Mr. Carbery.
The President being absent the Board proceeded to
the election of President pro tenn, when, after several
ballongs, John c. Hardness, Esq, was declared duly
elected
Mr. Johnson from the Committee Of Ways and Means,
to whom was referred the bill entitled An act suppemeS
tai 10 an act authorizing the Mayor 10 issue lottery Ii
cense TO Alfred Waingsford reported the with
amendment, which was agreed to, AN the bill was on
notion indefinitely postponed. ...
A communication was received from the Mayor, sta
ting deficiency in the appropriation for the support OF
the poor for the present year; which read and re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Magruder introduced jont solution authorizing
the Mayor 10 have the act for the preservation OF game
printed in handb form and for other purposes, which
was read three times and passed with amendment
Mr.. Bacon introduced JOINT resolution concerning
the Potomac brdge-which wss read twice and laid on
the table.
And then the Board adjourned.
The native American., 1840-02-22

1cz-Al communications for this paper should be adj
a,assad to JAMES C. DUNN.
The native American., 1840-02-22

The Fire Companies of this City are making
great preparations for celebration in April next
This is what we like to see and we have no
dcubt, many pounds heretofore made, VIII oe
bedlea on that occasion. For, from where the
beau,iful .'Apaeosta" flows, to the margin Of
" "Colnmbias" Potomac waters by the :" Per-
severance Of a :. Franklin" your /" Union" shall
he ,preseryed; there's foundation for a toast at
The native American., 1840-02-22

(NCLOGNE WATER.-Colosne W.tor 80 .xa,,:.,-
~ havor, from the establishment Of the original 1isl
ler. Jean Marie Farina, Of Cologne, for sale at
leo 10 OF TODD'S Drug Store
The native American., 1840-02-22

a NTIDYSPEPTIC CPILLS.-Beckwitb's Eoff,s lew.
- ett's Wilson's and PheIps's Anti Dyspeptc Pills,
for sale at TODD'S
feb 15- st Drnp Store
The native American., 1840-02-22

M NERAL WATERS.-Soda, Saratoga, and Bed.
1vl ford Waters, for sale at % ""1 Deu-
'eo io-ot TODD'S Drug Store.
The native American., 1840-02-22

Just published and for sale by w. M. MORRISON, 4
aooTs west OF Browns Hotel. feb Is
The native American., 1840-02-22

OFFICE ON STREET IN THE SQUARE IMMEDIATELY
WEST OF THE POST OFFICE.
The native American., 1840-02-22

CoK RENT-The three story brick House at R.zS
me corner OF Z and 9th streets. Apply to 9#Sg
Feb. Str. JOIIN now - ~
The native American., 1840-02-22

A NsWERS TO THE QUEsTI1 Ms What ccnst,
es Currency, ach1t are the causes Of the unste adnes
ofMe Currency, and ahat is the Remedy by H. c. Carey.
author Of Principles OF Political Economy Credit Sys-
TEN In France, Great Britain and in the United States
Sc ~>~>~e'
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-06-20

1
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.rf. . ~. .r.H States several t.s.rr-t rI... inns
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w...t r.r.. ".gd with as Intentions am. thg re-
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H.-rrg--. has been decidedly .n .s favor. T.-
instance. t..v h.d t1 admit .um ,>r....e. ana
weakness OF taln'7.ar afrhr uas' mysterious Doe
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10, I'd. sufficient power io l1El r"r0fc y.'. H.' uEuI-
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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-06-20

hlSPEfsiA-We have fr11cntly witnessed II.
y El1ssS o. Tins disease, oud have heard and
tan result n success. The wriicr. bry,,aarr 1nt ~
letter. 10 the Agent of DR. Harr,ry's COttns
NAV be found N another c..umu. las 80, 49,
EhoWn 10 us; and from an invalid. a. he >yee a.
i.Nta &C. We now know and meet him DOLLY ms bsLe
NCdl man. IhoHGh 10 ~alv0cA'g o. risf .,o- 81
my tihn. we CarHoi WITHHOLD E-0rcc of ,,b@' ~
1onS.ueI ne 5hleat.es oHa yatucs Of DY. Barifhis
PHI roTTIu S.ittsiatnnS ana German Apcrieni
woh.- spirit Of re Time. "''NieAt 10
i0r ale at tae Store Of John Fisher Whee 5oq.
f.l ~.