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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-17

PoPULArtoS o. H.RrForD-1he census has Just been
completed in Hartford Population lo7os-rcre9se ten
years, sl76
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-17

LOUISIANA ELEcrIoN.-The election in Louisiana
was continued through three days, the 6h 9TH. and
9Th Of July. The result Of the first days poll in two
Of the municipalities in New Orleans, is given. In
5000 votes cast, the wings are $50 ahead. We shall
know nothing definite to the general result under
several days. Both parties claim the state with
great confidence.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-17

" The editors all over the country are making
a great cutlery about Lvingston's logging Do
they expect similar sentence, that they so ella
morous for a modification Of The law
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-17

This paper has seIzd the present account ard
niiied it into and wonderful aa-forgettng that
has itself si announced the visiting OF the
land by the English, and aso that Morre who sailed from
New York, there long before the English.
After all the apparent wisdom displayed by the
Buffalo paper, the facts these If the land dis
covered by Capt Morrell lies in the latitude above
designated, it must be the same Palmer's Land
And the land alluded to in the above paragraph
of being discovered by an English whale ship is
neither nor less than Enderly's Land, disco
vercd by Capt. Biscoe All of which has been fully
desc ribed in this paper.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-17

The New CoSTINENT.-From the follow wing,
from the ''BufAle Commerciaf' it is appareys that
not alone in the suppostioD that the Cssti
nent recently aledged to have been discovered by
Lieut.. Wilkes is like "the great lady in the lit'ie
parlor,' no discovery after ALI
[For the Commercial Advertiser and Journal
"HIGHLY IMPORTANT Discovery H'-There is
something acceptably exhileratlns in such an an
cement the above that it is otter employ ed
most ludic rously. few weeks since, the papers
announced that the French exploring expedition at
the South, had discovered continent, in high
southern latitude. This passed for something new,
with editors, and they made the most of il. Since
that, the New York Journal of Commerce has
nounced that the American exploring expeditian
'has covered itself with glory" by "discovering"
the same continent; and this announcement is
headed highly important discovery" although in
the article announcing it, the editors state that the
same continent was seen by Tanning, some years
since. What, then, is this highly important dis
cOvsry!
Now, all these ''important discoveries consist
only in finding what was before well known to
Americans. Capt. Morreil, whose voyages in the
South seas were published some ten or twelve
years since discovered this continent. The book
is not at hand but that navigator stated Ia the
writer of this that he coasted continent the dis
lance Of 40 degrees-beginning AZ deg. Fl miautes
west longitude; and lying in 81 deg. 81 min south
longitude. His superstition that this land
must extend as far west as 40 deg or 100 deg. of
longitude.
About eight years since, / think, the New York
Commercial Advertiser contained al extract from
the English prints, stating that English whale
ship had discovered" land, in high southern lati
tudes extending from AZ deg 30 min east, to 90 deg
30 min west longitude
From all csc facts, there is reason to hope that
this continent will not surprise us with many more
of its "frst discoveries" however agreeable and
exciting such announcements may sometimes prove
to us. X. w ii.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-17

This is only one Of the many dangers our worthy
New York pilots have to undergo They have been
known to pull twenty-five miles in a small boat, to
get aboard an inward bound ship, often times one
hundred miles at sea, at the risk Of their lives,
the above shows. But, Notwithstanding this, Con-
gress permits nerlopers to pilot vessels in and out
this harbor to the deriment ofthe New York pilots
in more ways than one. Can any thing be more uu-
lust 7
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-09-02

THE JFws OF DAMAsCUs.-At meet
lag holden in London, for The purpose of
taking into consideration the recent treat
ment of the Jews at Damascus with a
view Of adopting such series of resoIu-
tons as should express the feelings oG deep
sympathy which were entertained by the
merchants, bankers, and others, citizens
Of the metropolis. The Rev. Mr.. Pieritz,
Il clergyman, attached TO the mission at
Jerusalem, (who, having been born Jew,
visited Damascus ia order to give his tes-
timoay that the Jewish religion, so far
from requiring murder, eXpressly forbids
it) gave the foIIowingas list Of the tor
lures which had been applied 10 the Jews
1. F'logging.
2. Soaking persons in large tanks Of
cod water in their clothes.
8. The head machine, by which the
eyes are pressed out of their sockets.
4. Tying up tender parts of the body,
AMI ordering soldiers to twist and horrj-
bly, dispose them into such contortions
that the poor sufferers grew almost mad
from pain.
5. Standing upright for three days,
without being allowed any other posture.
not even to lean against the walls and
when they fall down aroused up by the
| Outstanding sentines with their bayonets
6. Being dragged out in large cour
by the ears until the blood gushed out.
7. Having thorns driven in between the
nails and the flesh of the fingers and toes
8. Having fire set to their boards til
their faces are singed.
9. Having candles held under theil
noses, SO that the fame rises up into The
nostris.
DESTRUCTION OF INDIAN KEY BY TIKI
INDIANS, AND THE MASSACRE OF TIKI
INHABITANTs.-T schr Victoria, Capt
Kenyon, arrived at Charleston, 10Th inst
from Key West, reports the destruction
of Indian Key by party offrom 100 Il
$50 Indians, and the murder of several o
the Inhabitants.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-09-02

the language of the wise man | would
entreat you who are young to remember
now YOUR Creator in the days of your
youth. In this world nothing is stable.
Our riches, health, families, companions
and even reason ITSELF often take to them
selves wings and fly away. Let each OF
us then lay up our treasure in heaven,
where il will be as immutable as the
Throne of God. Amen.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-09-02
V o L. XII. NO. so
From the New England Farmer.
Observations ON the Season, Crops, &C., e.,
Merrin,nc CO.. l.. Ill.


We commend 10 our readers the follow.
ing interesting letter from Levi Bar,ls,,
Esq. to the Rev. Mr.. Culman. which
would have been responded 10 In his usn,I
happy manner, had he been present TO re.
ceive it. He has not vet returned from
the west; his prolonged stay has Bseh o..
casioned by severe sickness, the las, ae.
counts from him were that he was On n.
way home and his health improving nd
we hope soon TO see him.
In relation 10 the letter we would ssr
that IF our readers are as well nlessei
with it as ourselves, they will ask n,
Bartlett TO favor them with further rcsg1,s
ofhis observations lrom time 10 tiae, an
we think the firming in,cIcs' would i
much advanced If practical farmers "a.
orally would give Us mere Of ihy.s exa..
rence ard observations, Tor the mu,as
benefit Of all. J.B.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-09-02

Christian Review.-Contents Of Sep
TENDER Number.-BiblicaI Interpretation {;
Judas Iscariot, ore Of the Twelve Disci-
pies Thersch On Classical Education ;
On the Prejudice against Pielv as hostile
to our present Happiness; Early Moham-
medan History; The Education Move
ment in Massachusetts; Charles EIwood
Charles Elwood. or the InfideI convert.
By o. A. Brownson; Influence of Moth
ers; Macauoy's M;scellanies Literary
Notices Miscellaneous Intelligence.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-09-02

crltter' yet. Ola lrlenos are ho' ~ "
up in hurry. For this class OF professors
have not self-denial enough to leave their
rum-iugs or cider-taps, TO save soul from
hell!
8, Because some count gain as Godll-
ness; their idol is money responsiveness
seems 10 be their distinguishing Characters
tic consciousness is extremely deh- /
Gent Bot this class, together with the =
are the first to fall upon that man who has
the hardhood, or moral courage, to beard
the old Lion in his den. They are the men
to cry fanatic, ultraist, ou0dy q1ih h'H1.-
Thev are also, great bible-men, and make
strong if not effectual appeals TO the good
book 10 sustain their NAL practices.
4. Because churches have not made 1t
disciplinable offence TO sell or drink ardent
shirts. Let the church take high ground,
and even wicked men will respect US. But
as churches now are, they are by-word O.
kissing, and their language is, Where Is
your God p Men Of property and standing
are too much looked up to and feared. But
Jesus tells whom we should fear and obey.
Why did Christ give the Church the power
Of discipline? Was it not to put away the
evil, protect the good, and encourage the pi-
Gus? Was it not 10 put a rebuke upon all
sin that infected her body, or threatened heT
best interests? If then intemperance i;
! ~1,I Lat tbo ob nd
Again, Secondly: What is the duty o
ministers?
l. To make Temperance a subject o
, prayer.
2. To make it subject of discussion an
solemn rebuke from the desk.
Sd, To encourage these temperance breth
rem to greater and more strenuous efforts I
: spread intelligence through the church,
Some may ask, shall a minister continu
with a church that has rum-sellers an
drinkers in it? Yes. Let him stay by he
!. until there is certainty of her safety, or pei
sisting in the crime. What, sir, would Yo
think of ship master who should leave hi
vessel when he first saw her receiving ";
ter? Would it not be his duty to do all
q his power to save her and not leave her, NJ
suffer man to leave her? 1t would
Then say let Us stay on board as long ;
- possible, before We abandon her TO her fate
, Strengthen the things that remain D.
"com(ort the feeble minded" instruct Il
/, ignorant, and if possible either exclude
reclaim the backslider or tippler.
- Agan-Shall a minister break bread
- such church answer, yes-unless TIT
- are all drpnkards, which is not frequent
- the case. Speak your mind as minist
70 of God, boldly, and faithfully Inform the
:. that you have no fellowship for rum-drin
~ ers and sellers; but that your duty is
. walk with the church. and obey Christ, a
Of thus throw the responsibility upon tho
: who are guilty. And so respecting 9th
of things. May our Master help US to be
:. "wise as serpents and harmless as dove;
- Yours, for God and his cause,
=, A. KENYON.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-09-02

THE CHURCH AND ENTEEEPEGANCE
August 81, 1910
Dear Brother Murray:
AS was well remarked in your last
paper, there is wide field for labor in the
cause OF Temperance and also in others of
equal importance. No one can say That we
are not seriously affected by intemperance,
even in the church now who can say, we
have nothing to do with this evil at the
North ? Our churches are composed OF
several classes, when properly arranged:
l. Strict Temperance men and acomeu.
2 Incorporate drinkers.
B. Those who maintain that Tie church
has no control oUer The habits of its mem
beJs.
In this enumeration include both minis
tiers and private members. However as &
general thing, ministers are noninally or
the side Of our good cause; yet many con
sent to have their mouths closed upon the
subject include also those who sell Ii
quors for gain
Now, sir, let me enquire: 1, Why i
the church thus cut up and divided on Thu
interesting subject? answer, l. Becaus,
her ministers, 10 too great an extent. hav,
been and are dumb dogs that will no
bark The trumpet has not been sounded
the alarm given; and Zion's hosts marshall
ed against the enemq-Ministers Inns shout,
keep knowledge; their instructions shoul
be true and thorough. Awful responsible
J ties rest upon Christ's messengers.
2. Because many love little of the 8 oil
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-09-02

" Second the motion" It's an important
suggestion. The time is short. Let there
be prompt action. Let no one wait for
his neighbor. Go to your neighbor ana
start him. Set the ball in motion at once.
Probably the majority of those who escape
from slavery TO Canada are males. Some
proportion of the articles, however should
be for the other sex. Some may have hats,
boots, or shoes, or stockings, that they can
spare better than any thing else. Once
more, say: what you do, do noao.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-08

AS the Improvement for which appropria-
tons have been made and remain uneXpen
ded will be ordered generally according to
priority, it may be well for the members of the
respective wards to review the outstanding
appropriations, both previous and subsequent
to June 81, 1899, and fit shall appear expe-
dient in any cases to change the order accor-
ding to which they now stand for execution,
to indicate the same to the Mayor by joint
resolution or otherwise.
I communicate the reports required by
law to be annually made by the. Trustees OF
the Public Schools. 1t appears by these re-
ports that both schools are in prosperous con-
ditlon, and have the satisfaction to believe
that they are conducted diligently and faith
fully. In the school of the Western district
232 children have received the benefits of in
struction within the year, and 1873 remained
on the class lists on the Both OF last month.
In the school of the Eastern district $50
pupils have received instruction in the course
of the year. and 1913 continued to attend on
the first of June, the date of the report. The
reports will show the quota OF these aggre-
gates furnished by each ward. 1t is satisac-
tory to find that 50 large number ofindlgent
PARENTS have awaited themselves ofthe means
of free education offered to their children by
these schools
The income of the fuud Of 10000 dollars
permanently set apart for the support OF
Schools by the Corporation, has proved not
only sufficient for their maintenance, but has
vie ded surplus which enables the Corpo-
ration to contribute aid to two valuable pri.
vate free schools for INDECENT female children,
and still leave surplus of $l4OO for further
application or investment. OF tue two tenal"
Tree schools which have been aided out of the
school fund. one Of them has eighty children
in regular attcndan e, and the other fifty.
This fund has now by the investment from
ii ne to time Of its surplus, SWcI'ed to about
S46OOO, aud as the greatly Increased popu7
lation of the city since the establishment OF
the present two free schools, particularly IN
the Western portion Of it, has accustomed
dem md for free instruction, |
would submit to you, gentlemen, the proprle
ty of authorizing an additional school.
Tie fund is now adequate to the support
OF three schools, and if the present Western
school were removed to the FIRST Ward, and
an additional one placed in some central posi-
ton for the Second and Third Wards, have
no doubt that many children would avail
themselves of the benefits Of instruction
whose distance from the present school indu-
ces them now to forego its advantages. am
myself deeply impressed with the Importance
of this subject, and III bringing ii to your no
tice, need not, am sure, enlarge upon the
Of duty, of humanity, aud o
sound policy, which invoke the employment
of all the means within our reach, Tor extenc
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-08

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All letters relative to the Editorial department 10 be d-
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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-08
Leaving an aggregate of Funded debt on
the LIST Of July, 1910. of S52o3ol VA

Leaving an aggregate Of Funded debt on
the lst Of July, 1910. of $52o.ool Va
In regard to the pubhr debt, | would ask
tle attention Of the Councils to "a recommend
dlion of my predecessor, to authorize an
issue of bonds Of not less than one hundred
lollars, iii>tcad Of the present certificates OF
took. which require renewal and transfer on
the books of the Corporation for every sum
which changes hands, and as the stock is III
high credit and the subject of daily purchase
and sale in the money market, these transfers
md sstles of new certificates throw upon the
officers OF the Corporation great amount Of
Unnecessary labor, while bonds issued say for
ten years. in the form used by the United
States, would pass from holder to holder
during that entire term without reference to
the books or the officers of the Corporation.
As il guide in future appropriations, It may
he useful to the Councils to have before them
a summary statement Of the ulexpended APP
prop, ations for improvements, on the 3Oth
June. 1899, and OF the amount appropriated,
and the amount unexpended on the 3Oth
June 1910, ia each Ward. |, therefore, COM
municate this information in the following
statement:
amount of unerpended for repairs and i'm
ployemens of streets bridges. cutters, alleys,
&c Of the several Wards Of The lily prior TO the lst Of
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-08
MAyoR's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, July q, 1910.

WAsHINGToN, July n, 1910.
TO the Board Of Aldermen and
Board Of Common Council:
GENTLEMEN: In communicating TO YOU a
view of the financial affairs of the Corpora
ton for the year ending the S0th of June and
the condition of our moneyed concerns at the
commencement of q new year, am gratified
ito be able to st tie that, although the expend-
lures of some OF the Wads have been some
what disproportoned to their income, SO as to
leave balances against them, and the aggre-
gate balance TO the credit of different funds
one-haf less than it was at the beginning OF
the last year--stlll, considering the universal
and unprecedented depression of business and
of all public revenues Throughout the country
from causes which could hot but effect our
city also there is nothing seriously disconr-
aging in the state of our affairs The inter
est IN the public debt has been nunctuaIly
paid near two thousand dollars of the prin-
cipaI Of the debt redeemed many improve
ments Of streets, &c. effected and an unex-
pended balance still left to thecredlt of those
Wards which, from the extent of their inn
provements and the density ol their popua-
ton, demand the gre test outlay for streets,
bridges, repairs, and other public accomno
)datiOn.
After the payment of all demands against
the Corporation thepas year, and the redrmp-
|tion Of stocks t. the amount of ISL .75S, the
balances to the credit of tie several Ward
on the 3Oth of June amounted to $6,74S 70.
The general rec'ts. and expen tor the year
ending on the Goth June, 84), Gncludng tn,
balance standing to the credit of the several
Wards of Sl53S4 IA on the LIST of July.
1899 were as follows:
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-08
THE ORIGINAL TIPPLER.

DY PROFESSOR EwBANK.
Oh water for me, bright alter for me
Give wine 10 the trenulous debauche
1t cooleth the brow, it cooeth the brain,
1t makelh the faint one strong again:
1t comes DER the sense like breeze from the sea,
All freshness, like infant purity,
Oh water bright water, for me, for me-
Give wine, give wine, to the debauche.
Fill, fill TO the brim,-fli, fill 10 the brim.
Let the flowing crystal kiss the rim
Ny hand is steady, my eye Is true,
For |, like the flowers drink nothing but dew.
On water br,h waters mine OF wealth,
And the ores it yleldeth vgor and health
So Watel, pure water, Tor me-, tor me
Give wine to the treInuiouS ,iebauche.
Fill again to the brim again to the brim,
For water stren5 theneth lille and limb;
To the days Of the aged it aideth length
To the might OF tn strong it addeth strength;
|; Ire shens the heart it brighens the sight,
II IS like qnalfI goblet o, morning. hight!
So water 1 will drink nothing but thee,
Thou parent o. health and energy.
When DER the hills, like an Eastern bride,
Morning walks forth in or beauty and pride,
Leading band oi laughing hours.
And brushing the dew fro the nodding flowers.
Oh CHEEKY then my voice Is head,
Mingling wi h that OF the soaring bird,
Who hingeth abroad his mathis loud,
A. he fresheh his wing in the cold grey cloud.
But when evening has quilted her chittering yew,
Drowsiy flying weaving anew
Her dusky me she's Ger land and sea,
How gently oh, sleep fall the peoples me:
For drink water pure, clear and bright,
A nd my DRAINS OF II avan the i've long night.
So hurrah for thee, water! hurrah hurrah!
Thou art silver AMI gold, thou art riband and star
Hurrah for bright water, hnrrah hurrah!
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-08


heartfelt poetry. 1t is from the pen q
$ Browne, the sister $. He ia
ken from the June n arcl of the "Duf 4
versity Magazine"
THE NER rANT's SUM Err MUSINGS.
The sky, the sky the clear blue sky.
see II from my windows high,
Ger the church tower and heavy wall,
Ger the high rows OF cbimneys tall.
l. snl'h there as clear- blue,
As in pas days twas wont to do,
As blanuly clear, rs softly sweet,
UPon the stirring busy, street.
know tits Observation-Disclosures time
Roses al home are in their prime,
Ny one small tree is gaudy now,
With crimson flowers on every Dough.
know beside my fathers door
The aspen tremb les as Of yore,
And the clear rivulet onward sweeps,
To the small ledge from whence it leaps.
And the sweet lnnet and the thrush,
Havr buil.ad in the old hawthorn ,ush
They sing beside the rvurts flow;
DO | not her them even now?
1t seems, indeed, but vest, rlay
Since from that home w,n' way:
And memory is so clear and strong,
An. yet, again, it seems SO long.
How long since last heard the cali
Of friends beside the waterfall
How long since last my mother laid
Her hand upon my head, AMI prayed.
How long, how long! merry boy,
I left with tears AMI mingled Joy;
And now l'm grown steady man,
With terming brain, and piodding plan
I've made new friends in other lands
With other ties have joined my hands,
Have wife and children. la ds and wealth,
Content aud love, and hope, and health.
Yet home home. home :, this Summer day,
! long. ! long, to be away;
To leave the hot and noisy town.
To bouni once more DER hill and down.
The early loved ones to embrace;
10 look upon my no hers face;
To see her smile, as once she smiled;
10 be again very child
Who totters in with merry shout?
An, baby hast thou found me out;
Disturbing thus my reverie
Come, little darling, to my knee
Reproach me not, my little one,
That l was yearnlng 10 be gone;
Dearer than memory's dreams can be,
Is the deep JOY have IN thee!
Was not murmuring even now,
That summer skies as bright should glow
On this dull town, as on the fair
Scenes where my early memories are?
Oh! Lighting up this busy street,
They sillr upon a hoWer SO sweet,
As rose or violet OF the wild,
On thee, my dear, my blessed child
III put he dreams Of memory by,
And gazing on thy cloudle,s eye,
So by thy loving hear, will see
purr, sub!iu.ed epit'me
OF my young happy days in thee
M. A. BROWNE.