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WHICH OF THE TWO,

My first portrait is of a woman who has
sufficient wit to excite love, but not fear.
sufficient virtue to command esteem, but not
to contemn others; sufficient beautyto enhance
her virtue, but not her vanity. Of a woman
equally free from the extravaganza of love,
the torment of fearing love, and ennui of iiv-
ing without love. OF woman whose gen
tie indul gence for the ftilings of her sex in
others, renders her fidelity sacred in the eyes
of those who do fail who has so much re-
'spect for the killder courtesies, that even the
verlcst prude pardons her winning tenderness.
Surrounded by folly and coquetry, frivolity
and jealousy, she remains untouched by the
|contagion of those petty caprices, passions,
and trifles, which too often render null the
pleasures of society, or transform them into
scenes of envious contention. Submitting to
the usage of the world of fashion and it's
rules, she rejects its tyranny; and only con-
suits her own pure heart for her monitor, and
adopts the counsels OF reason for her guide
Her birth place is France, and her world the
saloon. '..
My second portrait is of her who is happy
enough to be ignorant of what are, called the
pleasures of the world. Her glory is to de-
vote herself to the duties of wife and mo-
lther to dedicate all her days to the practice
of the retiring virtues. Occupied with the
management of her family, she governs her
husband by kindness, her children by gentle
ness, her domestics by goodness. Her house
is the abode of religion, of filial pety, of con-
Ijugal love, and of maternal tenderness
Within its walls dwell order, refreshing sleep,
and the treasure Of health. Economical and
attached 10 home, neither the passions nor
the necessities Of life find entrance beneath
her roof. The vicious and the worldly-mind-
led pass by her portal but at that hosptable'
gate the INDECENT never knock in vain. Re-
served and dignihed, she commands respect;
by her indulgence and sensibilty, she makes
herself loved by her prudence and tirmness,
she knows how to inspire fear. The halo of
her virtues, pure as the lightening's beam,
but more permanent, exhilarales, enlivens,
and blesses all within its benign compass.
Her BIRTH place is America, and her world is
l"home, sweet home" .....
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-16
MIS- c. ELL A n Y.
ETHAN ALLEN IN ENGLAND

Col Ethan All N was man destined to
strike the world, as something uncommon,
and in II high degree interesting He was
partially e iucated and obscureIy brought up;
yet no man was ever more at ease IN the pol
ished ranks than he. Not that he at all con-
formed to their artificial rules and titled etl-
quette but he had observed the dictates of
natural good sense and good humor. His
bearn was in total defiance of fashion, and he
looked and acted as if he thought it would be
la condescens N thus to tramme himself. 1t
is we'll known that in early life, in his own
country he acquired an influence over his fell
low men, and ledthem on to some of the most
daring achievements. He seemed to have
possessed all the elements of hero-a devo-
ted patriotism, d rcsolute and daring mind, and
an excellent judgment.
His conduct as II partisan officer IS we'll
known in this country, aud was of great ser
vice to the cause OF liberty during our revo-
Iutionary struggle. He was taken prisoner
and carried to Eng land, where ms excellent
sense his shrewdness and VIII, introduced HIM
into the court region. friend OF our earlier
life, who was we'll acquainted with this part
of the history of This singular man, used to
take great delight in telling us some anecdotes
of Colonel Allen, while a prisoner In London.
We have before mentioned the lrmness with
viii h he resisted the a tempts to bride HIM
from the cause ofhis country, and the caustlc
satire with which he replied to nobleman,
who was commissioned by the ministry to
make him formal offers to Join the British
cause in America. The incident is striking
one, and it will bear repetition. Y
The commiss ,ner, among the tempting
largesses, proposed that if he would espouse
the kings cause, he might have fee simple
in half the State of Vermont.
81 am a plain man" said Col. Allen in re-
ply, "and have read but few books, but
have seen in print somewhere circumstance
that focibly reminds me of the proposal of
your lordship; it is of certain character who
took certain other character into an exceed
ing high mountain, and showed him all the
kingdoms OF the earth and the glory thereof,
md told hin that it he would faIl down and
Worship him, this woGld al be his and the
'ascal," added he, didn't omn a foot of
them" 49,
HIS interview with the king at Windsor is
mentioned as highly interesting. His Males
" asked the stout hearted nountaineer if they
bad any newspapers in America
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SUM Nj AIRY.
g years,

LAcoNI cs.-Spring is welcome to the trees,
because they are relieved by its approach.
Those persons who are in business the most
sharp usually get the most blunt
All blood may be said to be useless which
is in vein.
1t is remarkable that in music those strains
please the most, which are allowed to be dull
set (dulcet.)
The trade Of blacksmith is one of little la
Dor 10 HIMSELF inasmuch as most of his work
is done bv vice. ....*
A statesman begins to lower himself when
he consents to be hired by others.
Matrimony is properl ycalled tender point,
for hand is not unfrequenty awarded to the
largest tender.
The additional day to February once in
four years, seems very naturally designed to
increase the spring ne ,essary to a leap year.
All persons who can defer their laughter
until Il convenient time, should be taken TO
the Humane Society, as extraordinary cases Of
"suspended animation"
Those damsels who admire mustachios
must be insincere in saying they dislike hare
lips.
When people have red hands, they should
always play at loo. rs every thing is gained
at that game by palm-huSh.
Pugiists begin their battle from paradox
for they stand up, and ''fall to-"
Chimney sweepersalwaysp ersec'1te witches
and fortune tellers, because they like to have
Il brush at the black art
James Eastman, the thief who tred to es-
cape up the chimney, and was stopped by the
CRATE, must have found it CRATE bar to his
rising. ...
In CHASING birds, we should say weather
cocks are meant for the church; but hens are
decidedly the lay subjects of the state.
! The baker in Bristol who mixed sawdust
with his brown bread, meant that those who
eat great deal should use plane food and
to give them humility, they were forced to bite
| the dust
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to nineteen his time was spent in surveying,
part OF the time i'll private and part of the
time in public capacity. From nineteen to
twenty he was absent several months in the
West Indies, with sick brother, and the re-
malnder of the time at home, settling his de-
ceased brothers estate. From twenty to twen-
ty-slx he was in the French and Indian war.
AT tWenty-six he was married, and resided as
ia private citizen on his estate at Mount Yer
non, til he was forty-three. At this age he
was chosen Commander-n-C Chief of the Amer
lean Army, which station he held eight years,
and retired at the age of fifty-one, to Mount
Vernon. From fi'ty-one to ifty-sevenhe pas
sed at Mount Vernon, in agricultural pursuits.
AT the age of fifty-seyen he was chosen Pes
Ment of the United States, which otfic,. he
held eight years, and retired again to his f;,yo-
rite pursuits at Mount Vernon, at the age Of
Sixty-fve Here he, resided till his decease-
three years. He died at the age Of sixty-eight.
A clearer idea of his remarkable life will be
obtained from the lowing
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-16

1t was gallant old Sovereign, he Of
France, that first introduced ladies into the
society of his royal court. Without them
smiling presence" said he, 1--WE should be
like the year without the springer worse
than that like spring without the flowers I"
Handsomely said old monarch, Though the
winds of many years have whis,led coldly
over your dust, yet that one sentiment
lives, and will live, flower to bloom UNI
touched and fadeless, in memory OF your just
appreciation Of the worth of woman.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-16
POETRY.
TRUST NOT THE TONGUE.

BY THOMAS J. BEACH.
Trust not the tongue-words are but air
That melt the moment they are spoken;
OF lovers vows beware, beware
Too freely sworn-too lightly broken.
Trust not the lip--Ihe burning lip;
The tongue is rot more fra than this is !;
And let not love bew,ldered sip,
Its frantic joys in clinging kisses.
Trust not the sigh-Love ne'er betrayed
His empire in the heart by signing;
IT'S passi IN only plies the aid, .
!. Of this, the gentlest form of lying.
Trust not the smile-the artfu smile,
So easy won, SO sure of winning;
For while it seems so free from guile,
flights the rosy paths to SHINING.
Trust, trust, the eye-the beaming eye,
Whose timid glance true love discloses,
Then, trembling droops, yet knows not why,
And on the glowing cheek reposes.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-16

WAsn!NGroN.--1'h following analysis Of
the epochs in the life of General Washington
is made out from "Sparks' Life of Washing
ton," which has just appeared. 1t may inter
est some of the readers of our paper.
George Washington attended school until
he was sixteen years of age. From sixteen
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-16
LAUGH, LADY, LAUGH.

Laugh, lady, laugh,
Z There's no avail in weeping,
Grief was never made
To be in beau'y's keeping,
Tears are of stream
Where pleasure lies deeaying
Smiles, lik" rays of light.
Ger sunny waters playing.
Laugh, lady, laugh.
Sing, lady, sing;
There's charm in singing,
When melody It's spell
Upon the air is tlinging,
Sweet sounds have often won
More than the faiIest faces;
And harps have always been
The playthings of the graces
Sing, lady, sing. ...
Love, lady, love;
Tnere's always JOY in loving!
But sigh not when you find
That man is fond Of rowing; ..
For when the summer bee
Takes wing thro' beauty's bowers,
He knows not which to choose
Among SO many flowers.
Love, lady, love. i,
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rT.lOMoONlAN INFlRMARY, on street. between
i 18th ard 18th strees.--Mr. JAMES. .sHAcKELFoRr

rT,ioMsONlAN INFlRMARY, on street. he'wreo
L l Eth ard 18th stree,s.--Mr. JAMES sHAckELp"hn
mic system and the Public in general, that ne has hted
up the above house Inrnary, where he IS now rea
dy to receive patients, Of both sexes, who may desire u
20 through arors OF treatment. Having been success
fully engaged in tins practice Tor the last two wears WIN
the late DR.. Be,n Th ,mson, he hatters himself tha
wiil oa able 70 give general satisfaction TO those who
may pu, themselves under his charge separate apart
ment will be p'ated for rnaIes, which will be un
der the care of Mrs Shac keIfod who has had extern
sive experience iE this mode OF Treatment.
Mr. S. deems il unnecessary 10 append any certificates
to th. tisemen but would state that there many
persons in this city who, after having been for years
der some Of the skul physicians without deriving
any benefit from their treatment have been speed re-
I;eyed by the use OF the Thomsonan remedies These
are matters Of act and should awaken the inquiries Of
the rejecting part Of the community
N r. WHiTLAW's MEDlCA ED VAPOh FATH,
IN improved principles and at reduced price, may be
,,a Al any time Also Botanic Medicines OF every des-
uTtion, prepared and sold by curry ropn
May f-3m street, between tn ana iz'h su.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-16

VEsUvIus.-The latest arrivals from the
Mediterranean states that VesEvi,7s is inwardly
convulsed; and thick clouds of smoke cover
the mountain top, the vapor of which is so
very preludlclal to the vines in the immediate
nelghborhood, that the Government has re-
mltted the taxes of the growers.
1t is q remarkable fact, that the eruptions
OF Vesuvius have, almost in every case, been
preceded by alarming indications of the vol.
canlc action in Perthshire. About a month
ago, it will be recollected that some smart
shocks were felt at Grief and Conire. Il
| now turns out th2t, almost immediately after
| wards, Vcsuvius became convulsed 1t thus
appears that there mast be chain of strata Of
uniform sympathy stretching from the Gram
plan and Ochil Hillsto Italy There is moth
ing IN the history of Scotland to show that
the earthquakes were peculiar to Perthshire
previous to the great earthquake at Lisbon,
but, si'ice that time, they have been more or
less common and in this assumption hat g
chain of electrical strata does exist in the d.
rectlon, the conclusion might be drawn that
the foundations Of the earth," so to- speak,
where then rent and thus, according to Dau-
bens hypothesis, "water and atmospheric air.
would thereafter find comparatively access
"through the channels in the rocks" and.
reaching the heat, which is believed to- sexist
below given point of the earth's surface"
proonce the volcanic action.
From the borings which have been made in
Perthshlw in search Of coal, strata have been.
proved to be highly charged with electricity
more especially in the valleys of StratfeamI
and it has also'been demonstrated that the heat
there is not far from the earril's surface Loeb
Earne, tco, never freezes-a phenomenon
exclusively applicable to that lake, as com.
pared with others of equal dimensions in
! Scotland.
Taking all these circumstances into &C.
count wethink they open up very interest
ing and inviting feld'for the further investiga-
ton of physical science in connexion with vol
canic phenomena, and we hope the, attentions
of scientific gentlemen will be early directed
| to the subject.
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( Thrice happy is the fair one who resem.
bles either of our portraits A thousand
times blessed is he, who wins the heart of Ell
Their.
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The Sailors Magazine for May contains an
appeal to the friends of seamen Tor further'aidj
in disseminating the Gospel,by the erection or
establishmentof chapels for seamen inforegn'
ports.
There are few objects that possess stronger
claims Oh our sympathy than seamen-a class:
of beings who, IN worldly matters, are a.
helpless as children. The widow and the
orphan have the first place in our charatible'
feelings, andnext to them the seanen. If we
would reflect little, we should find that to
them we are indebted for large portion Of
the Injuries and comforts-of life, which by
habit have become almost necessariss..
If we can benefit this class by rescuing
them from vice and misery abroad through,
the Influence of the Gospel, It's every mans
duty, as it should be his pleasure, to contri-
butte according TO his means.
The least sum that is required to carry out
the plans of the Seamen's Friend Society, is
S2O,oOO; and the Executive COMMITTEES re-
mark, 'coald that sum be obtained previous
to next autumn, and a liberaltspirit be mani.
tested in wears to come, the seamens cause
would at once rise from its depression, and
shine forth as rich blessing to the world"
IL their praiseworthy efforts to advance this
noble cause, we bid them GOOD speed."-
A.n.y {, Macy Cronicle.
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Smgnlar.-There have been many oirI
cumstances related of our Revolution and the
great men who projected and carried, it
through, which, were they not so we'll Attest
ed, would almost induce a suspicion Of their
truth, by the following striking incidents; az
one of which we do'not recollect ever before:
having a notice.:
Washington, born February 22d, 1892, in
augurated 1889; termof service expired in the
Goth year of his age
John Adams, born October 18th, 1899, in
augurated 1897 term of service expired in.
the Goth year of his age
Jefferson, born April I'd, l743; inaugurated'
1904 temof service expired in the Goth yea.
Of his age.
Madison, born March 18th, 1751, inaugar.
ated 1909; term of service expired in the 66th'
year of his age.
Monroe, born April I'd, inauguratedin 1917:
term of service expiredin the Goth year Of his
age.
The above is a list Of five of the Presidents
of the United States, Gall men of the Revolu--
tion,) who ended their term of service in the
Goth year Of their ages.
J. c. Adams term OF service, had he been,
elected a, second time, would also have sx--
pired in the Goth year Of his age.
Had Andrew Jackson, who obtained in 1894, ).
plurality of the electoral votes, been elected.
at that time, his second term Of service would'
have exp;redi in the 66th year OF. his age.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-12
A RuTNoUs ADMINISTRATION.

Il 10 impossible for the iuierigepi people oi
This country To be much longer deceived by
the rockies, assertions and faisehoods ef the
Federal Wings. All their talents are used for
the basest OF purposes-to cheat and deceive
the people--to sander and vilify the Admiais-
trston, and The Democratic Party. If they are
honest. why do they not come ont with frank
declaration Of the principles by which they are
actuated and guided! Why. a, their great,
Convsntions. do they not publish TO the world.
an address, showing the grounds on which
they stand. and the measures and principles
they mean to advocate and advanced Has any
such address ever appeared Not one. Even
from the National Convention that nominated
Harrison, no address was sent forih-lo de-
clarx,on Of principles advanced-no reason as
sig ned for the nomination. Is il honesi7 Are
the wings aetuated by pure and honest mo-
Itives OF does it not look rather like AN attempt
to hide, cover up, and keep back from the seru-
tnizing gaze OF the people. their real inten-
.ions. There has been great wailines among
the mercantile portion Of the community about
their distress. They have sold goods on a
credit Of months TO I5 months, all over the
oouniry-boush ht lots. built houses. gone heels
over head in debt, failed as a natural conse-
quence. and then forsooth charge il all upon
the Administration. To show how much the
the trade of the country has been ruined by
this and the preceding administrator. we ap-
pend the following list of foreign arrivals at the
port of Boston for the last twenty years. As
fix ures and facts are better than assertions. un-
supported by facts. for An intelligent and think
ing people, they will be likely TO ask, after !
psrusal of this list, why il is they are to be
kept SO much in the dark.--why it is that
Wings rely for success on their ability to de-
csive!
List Of foreign arrivals Mt the port Of Boston
for the last 20 years:
ls20 ---.-- BIG Jackson's Administration
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-12
VAN buren,.
HARRISON.

The whole number Of electoral votes is 294
Necessary TO a choice l4s. ! have given TO
Mr.. Van Buren eighty more votes than is nee
essary TO elect him. or the six doubtful states.
he will probably get majority. Al any rate |
canno, coneede 10 Harrison more than seven
states, aud if the humbucgery Of hard cider
and log cabins" continues 10 be as disgusting TO
the people as it now is. before next November
there will scarcely be found a state which will
cast her vote for Harrison.
Democrats. the prospect before US is cheer
ing. Our principles stand out in bold relief
and there is no inistaking them. We have a
candidate for President whom bis bilirrest en-
emies cannot bat respect. in whom The Democ
racy Of the whole Union are united as one man.
and IN whose discretion, 6rmaess and integrity
we place tho utmost confidence. Gird on your
armor. prepare for the battle. do your duty, and
The victory is yours. DEMOS.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-12

10 the srs OF painting. have painted some pieces
rnyselG. whch shslf take pleasure in showing
Won. You shall have apartments Of yonr own.
where YOU can pursus your noble avocaiion
uninterrupted. ! have powerful friends who
will be most happy TO aid you. But first i in
sist upon my own physician attending you. and
restoring you to that health. which ! deeply re-
sret seeing you deprived Of"
Al first the unconquerable pride Of Eustace
revolted from being under obligations 10 one
whom he could not but consider in the light Of
a stranger; but look At the paid cheek and
bending form Of Alice, decided him, and seizing
Mr.. ST. Clares hand, he bedewed il with tears
tears OF heartfelt gratitude. The next day
the invalid was removed to a splendid English
mansion, where every arrangement was made
for their comfort.
His mind relieved from the corrodng care
which had bowed him to the very earth, soon
resumed its elasticity and power; and Alice had
the happiness of seeing the bloom Of health on
the cheek, and the sparkle Of triumphant genius
in the eye ofhin she loved best on earth.
Eustace soon after immortilized his name. by
a splendid historical piece, in which the portrait
Of his benefactor stood conspicuous as the
Cicero of olden time. The gentle Alice was still
the fond devoted wife; but there was one draw.
back TO her happiness; she missed the sweet
sound Of her children's voices in the princely
halls she afterwards Inhabited. But she re-
mcmbered that they were in celestial mansion,
aud under the protection Of the wing of the Al
mighty. Made to feel still more for the sorrows
Of others by her own misforunes-she spent
most Of her time aad fortune, in seeking and
relieving those. who like herselfhad been crush
ed by the iron hand Of adversely. and whenever
she appeared. whe was a ministering angel of
light, shedding brightness and sunshine all a.
round her. The poor blessed her. and her hus-
band emphaiieally termed her the sunbeam Of
his bath.