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WAS -COMMITTED
June II.

10 the Goal of Baltimore county as a rum
away on the 22d May, 1873, Negro Girl
named SARAH WILLIAMS, who SAYS
she is iree-born, and was born in New
Market; her mothers name she saws was
Kate. She is feet inches high, slender
made, yellowish complexion, dark eyes
she is about 90 years of age. Had on when
committed, spotted calico frock, pair of
common black leather shoes, and white
eonnet. The owner is desired to come
and take her away, otherwise she will be
sold for her prison fees
JOHN HUTCEINS, Sheriff
of Baltimore county.
Baltimore, June Sill. d6ot
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100 DOLLARS REWARD.

I'D AN AWAY from the subscriber, liy-
HND ing in Centreville, Fairfax county,
Va. on the 9th March last, MuIatto Man
named WILLIAM RUTLEDGE, about
FIVE feet FIVE OF six inches high, tolerably
well made, 35 or So years of age, wears
generally handkerchief about his head
and ears for the ear-ache. Had on when
he went away roundabout and pantaloons
Of grey coating. Has free wife who for.
merly resided in Georgetown or tn eityof
Washington, and himself being formerly
hired there and at the Great Falls it is pre-
sumable he has made for one of those piac-
es or some of the fisheries. He is tole-
rable waterman and may possibly be about
the wharves is carpenter by trade and
will hire himself in that capacity if he can
meet with any person disposed to employ
him--ft is more than probable he will vi
sit the Navy-Yard for employment--is We.
ry much addicted to drink.
Whoever will apprebcnd said Negro s.
bring him to the subscriber living in Cen
treville, or lodge him in the Alexandria or
Fairfax jails shall be entitled to the above
reward.
GEORGE ADAMS.
April II.
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Nav 81.
WAS COMMITTED

10 the Iaoi OF Baltimore county as run.
away on the 18th May, 1918. a negro man
named I'm, who says he belongs to Gen.
betzoyer' Washington county, Maryland,
near Hagerstown; five feet eight inches
n'gh' stout and well made, light complex
ion' dark eyes He is about 81 years OF
age. Had on when committed a drab CO.
lored coatee and vest, and a dark pair Of
WOODEN trowsers, cotton shirt, coarse shoes,
and an old furred hat he has a scar over
his left eye. The owner is desired to come
ana take him away, otherwise he will be
sold for his prison fees.
JOHN HUTCHINS, Sheriff
of Baltimore couny.
June IL. d6ot
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WAS COMMITTED

10 the Goal of Baltimore county as runa
way on the 18th of May, 1878, a Negro
Girl named HARRIOT, who says she be-
longs to Adam Nave, near Middlc-town,
Maryland feet 8 inches high, stout ana
veil made, dark complexion, dark eyes.
She is about 6 or y years of age. Had
on when committed, striped peticoat and
jacket, and sandry other cloatbing. The
owner is desired to come and take her away,
otherwise she will be sold for her prison
fees.
JOHN HUTCHINS, Sheriff
of Baltimore county.
Baltimore, June s-1I. deot
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I'm the I'd day OF August Court nex1
NJ Will be exposed to sale in Lecsburg
at Peers's Tavern, if not previously dispos-
ed oi---a tract of Land containing upwards
OF 500 Acres, near Goshen, in the County Of
Loudoun-rhis land lies convenient to the
turnpike Road to the Alexandria market !;
V as susceptible of Improvement from
Plaster of Paris, as any Land in the Coun-
fy; has large portion Of wood and mea-
dow land, and is well watered. The i'm
rroycments are to!erably comfortable.
From the increasing vaine of land in the
neighborhood, it is worthy the attention oil
purchasers. It may be seen by applying
90 Mn G. Stewart who lives on the premi-
ses. Terms of sale, one third in hond and
the balance in and IL month";, with APP
proved security.
Apply 10 Geo. N. Rails, or in his absence
toJ. 7. Ramsay.
April 10 lawts
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GENUINE
DRUGS So MEDICINE.
. VIM. HARPER 1p

.APOTHECARY e. DRUGGIST,
Faiyfar Street, OPPOSITE Bryan Hamfson's,
HI AS just received in addition to his
H Il former stock very large supply of
fresh Medicines, which he offers for sale
at reduced prices for cash, or on good
credit
p He has also received supply OF
Patent Medicines among which are
JA u N d. E BIZ TIE RS.
A MEDICINE extremely useful fol
In curing jaundicy and bilious disor-
ders, and removing that sinking, faint and
distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty
of breathing loss of appetite, and sleepy
dull heaviDess in the fore part of the day
weakness and trembling Of the limbs diz-
illness of the head, and yellowness of coun.
tenance, complaints SO common to inandi.
cy and bilious people.
The many cures that have been effected
IN NJ. England by the above medicine, (as
may be seen by the bills) prevent the ne
ccssary of further Recommendation.
LIKEWISE,
Wheaton Itch Ointment.
A Medigine which will certainly cure the
ITCH, without having in it any thing Ell
thsr dangerous or disagreeable.
One box cures person, and there need
be no washing after the use Of it, as the
skin is gen2erally left clean and smooth.
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| am authorised to purchase TO
BACCO, and will thank those who
wish to sell to give me call.
ROBERT YOUNG.
War DEPARTMENT, Juiy IA, 1873.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,

MAI separate proposals will be re-
u ceived at the Office Of the secretary
for the department of war, until 10 O'Clock
at noon of the last Monday in Nov. next,
for the supply Of ali rations that may be re-
CURED for the use of the u. States from
the lst day of June 1919 inclusive, to the
LIST day Of June 1915 within the states, ter.
ritories and districts following, viz.
. 1st. At Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort
Wayne, Chikago and in their immediate
vicinides, and at any place or places, where
troops are or may be stationed, marched
or recruited, within the territory of Michi-
gan, the vicinity of the Upper Lakes and
the state Of Ohio.
I'd. AT any place or places where troops
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SAMUEL ID. HARPFR
FOR SALE.

a TRACT OF LAND lying in the
county of Fairfax, 6 miles from Alexan-
drla' and adjoining the estate of Gen. Tn
Mason, containing l44 acres; the soil Is
good and very susceptible of improvement
oy the clover and plaster system. The
proximity of this property to market and
the facility with which its produce may be
carried (Hunting creek, by which it is
bounded being navigable almost TO the
dooo would render it extremely valuable
10 person disposed to pay sufficient atten-
tlon to its cultivation. Apply to JAmEs
II. HooE, Esq. or to
FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
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w. WEDDERBURN,

ut his Shot has just received from Ncw-
York and Phiiadeihhia, large suhhly of
fresh and GENUINE MEDICINES
Cases of Amputating and Pocket Instru-
ments, Evans best London Crown Lanccts,
and anumber Of other instruments too tedi-
Gus TO enumerate. VanelIa and Tenqua
Beans, Adriatic Tooth Powder in boxes,
best London Court Plaster and Gold Leaf,
Which makes his assortment large and COM
pleas.
1850 general assortment Of
GARDEN SEEDS, best TURNIP. do.
Merchants, Physicians and Families, will
be supplied on she lowest terms possible.
Medicines Chests for Families or vessels
VIII he packed up on the shortest notice.
A short credit will given.
~ To his friends and customers gene
rai'y' he returns his thanks for their liberal
encouragement to him.
Julylo
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JUST PUBLISHED,
PRICE 81 so, IN BOARDS.
Nd IV,n n
ARATOR

.AR.4IOR
he!ng series of Agricultural ESSAYS,
pssc'iGai and political--in sixty-one mum.
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ROBERT GRAY.
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s.. q ID. Reed.

FAIRR.aY STREET.
4 AVE recently received a general as
II a sortment of Ladies', Misses and Chill.
dren's Kid, Morocco and Leather SHOES
-Likewise Gentlemen's fine Shoes and
Pumps.
IN STORE,
A large quantity of fine and coarse HATS
all of which will be sold on the most rea-
sona5le terms for cash only.
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BANK OF ALEXANDRIA.
rr,E o. july S, 1918.
lHE Stockholders in this institution Az
hereby notified, that a dividend of 4 n.r
cent, Tor the last half year, is this dav ~ ID
clared, and will be paid to them or the;r
gal representatives on Thursday the All,
inst. INC e'n
BY order of the board,
JAMES L. MsKENNA.
Cashier:
su.y .. - eo3w
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-11-06
F-pm tse SsstDn C-nsm>l.
GREAT EUROPfAN NEWS.

Further tisiaiis 81 the lsts lnaDn-szDi
,nlslilsence from Eurups arg gwen sni.
d1y: Ine 3rs, Ufbctsl anYics from enc
French grxbo Hran Quarters was u tne
ri SryleTIte- ne ialssi from LIE aiifeG
r-n,s, ING 1th from 1ppii,Z. aIn 391h
from Juraerp:.ch. THESE viii d found
aighiy Interesting.
L ID WORM rcuIar6. tesi fbpsgh Paris
accounts 80 tnc 2Jlb Seyrsnibcr nave
o-en received. ting lst-si uf1cisl svp=-i
ist. fpr Bulletin. from the renCh T. Q.
ie dated as far DscG ts me 9th. I'M
issc, spess. polnn'es inf gpfcious 70 the
csnse ii kbpoieub= % sd,ares from inc
grur "pga' u hsfs besn -eDeiprc 10
1hc 18th, an rs Il We. scsrccir spppu-
sobi. tasi SOME great tpeI,ts hal Doi LEX
Cd place W. EDos py rne despatch
,sfun Nfirb rdsjcrs issaruBie II the
Z sucb arg Transmitted RID puoflsSei,
hai al those ev-at: ,ssB suspicipuk.
trr vyu5a hr-s been snnoencs5-lf M
susylosoos rhey arg srsrer.atlciiir sup
,,r-+.rs os delsred The svsi oeiseen
Dressen and Par. snlr 6Ee dxss itiis
raoe sbga4i go AoeIlrG Hllsrses End
saen Bucspsrre IIts 70 1rTte- the Duke
o. Essssno o. Cant Dsru tske ere II
sap ~ the detect B9tb Ct .hem sen
desP scbes acouu2cias he repulse ofrhs
allies before Dr,saen. Wsrepest, great
eseDts arsi Il neeess7ty have occurred
ortxeen -. etn .nd 18Th Sept and ,ben
suppression Ia he PsTis Paper. Is " de-
tocat;rstion strong that they nave been
sHfsyoizoie 10 tue csnse OF French ~
raDny.
TIE adrices from The War IN Prus-
~" giren IA Prince bernadotte's 9th
Bai,etia. Deed NJ commentary Those
from TIE otber scenes Ut operation hsve
nof ben RECESSED in tail: we have
hefefgre eDoesvued To supply any de-
feet b. summary hastily sketchsl.
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rsrIk kll.sf mud wsnnae1
The Dnhe Of Rsglss dssasa
iras had several sfaiu ~ Sn psh
sisinh szi1zf the inasspidfa: % i'S
frBBDg.
General FaB6nnDe. eOnsssa10~
ing tine Ers SDrpk. had defissG % fisf
18th fhrs1gh Ksnizsisin. and pos
srHs-d himself On the 18th ID fse
Camp of PIrra. gfthaa 1Drn, and 81
HsisendDrf. Be intercepted the
communications frvD Prague 10 Dres-
den. The Buke OF Wsrt.nibcrK.
with fa.D0D Russians, ffad boen
charged with observing tins sefiss.
0n Ihr 2sta- General Fand&nsus
xrsanked nnG b-a1 hiul. 1seE sDDD
prtssBsrx. g pirsrt of cannon. sDd
drove the remainder 10 DVisemiH.
Tire Primer ct R-uss. General "
Brlsra-.. tn pf5rsr of merit, hss
been killed
On 4be 2s4h General Fanaamme
fnos most on Ihs beigir1s OF Bsis-usia.
Re senE,x Ihe t'unutry win iistn
rrsnin and parties 10 acquire iniel-
Hr-nt-t Ut tie rpem.. 10 isarrass
fhsm au6 fall ON their magazines.
In. E,IneeBf ErimEhi (Dssonsf)
xss on the 18th nj eehRrrin. He
ass pst s-a lad sn. hfi.=ir of inlDr-
tan-e- TIE Danes had Distinguish
I'd tsrsmssiFes IN msDs smsD aDtisns.
This beginning of the e=mpaiSn is
gf the niast brilliant Hnd .arses ms
10 entertain great hppea-Ihe gHs-
lnr srcar infHuuy is by Ear superb
or 70 that VI Inc enemy
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SEMINARY NOTES.

We hzre pcc1 ia,oreo with ire peru
81 q r-gulsr file of the 8 Pnrls jour-
:ssl." FROM 70. 2oth August 10 the 7-h
), y.embcr, and LuBdou papers 10 rhe
2sih, which con.ain PARIS dStrs 10 Inc
'Os Of thsi n JHth-
Theke p.Ders pnitid Occurrences On
ei1eh tbc des.rnieb o: isry. portion Of
Europe ere suspended.
/ nc events ssring occurred On cis-
.inct ltiso.gh not iodepsndrn.e THEATRES
u acton, we snail uotice item nndrr &C
1sfz.e bezos
Sppposing Ssxnn. 20 Dc the he}e OF
be frepca Glsnd Army, Il had OF rs
.pu.t the Atiso Grand Army pI,orr
Svartzeoo1rg ON is north lie array
Of b. rnadVtte. and NJ Is front iessiHara
Lie oileoizn arnr upoer fnn b.nrber-
L.. cgm,sualc.non snh Fr1pce open 90
ne westward
We snail nsiee ii. operstinns under
inc heats ri
B, "a SarDzy,
m Si4cssa-
- ike FrE.sien Ssetes,
n ,ke EsL1an Stafes,
~ Sar1s,
Though tais dsnoninstiun NAV Be
fuusa 10, strictly geographical, the terms
n:zy cosrey 70 our re4csrs The best Il.
formation On topics WHICH, highly H.
ierest every one at tben-
THE VAR IN ShXOE1.
Under this bead ne shall state the O.
perancns oil the Two opposing Grand Ar
mics. One composed ofRassians, Prss
sans, and AsstriaD>. eniIrened By their
soyereigus IN person. and Commanded
oy tie Prince Of Schuarxenhu,g, hav~
ing WITH him Gems. Toliy; Wnigenstsin
Kies;, SID other celebrated elects, aid
whose H. Q. we're II Prague In Bohemia
The SON August The for6e Of this
Allied Grand Amy has besn estimated
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W.iR In SILESE.l.

As soon Is the Armist.ce w>s de-
nouseed. the allied Russian snd
PrussiaD army. which hsd teeh csii-
toned IN Silesia broke up and Sc
parated--1he great mass It the
Russians and zone Of The ir@ss'sns,
moved into Bohe mia 10 unite WITH Inc
Auslriaas; leariRs from sc.eeo 70
100. 600 including the PTuss'an Es'-
litia. lsndstrun, under General Ven
Rineher, who had tke expsrfssees
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expedition. Our opinion, however, is tAa.
THAI the latter is the mark, and that on the
9Th or 9thinstant, GENERALS Wilkinson and
Hampton effected their junction before
that city. The public will remembers, that
on the 18th Of November, l77s, Montgo-
mcry took possession of Montreal This
. Is the best answer to those who believe that
the lateness Of the season forbids the hope
OF a successful prosecution of the campaign
IN a latitude SO far to the north
We have seen publication of the Bri
fish adjuiant-general Baynes, giving mos,
pompous account of late affair between
Sir George Provost and General Hampton,
on Thursday the 2ist October. General
Hamptop's movements were from the be-
ginning intended to draw the knight TO the
sources ofths Chateaugay river.
General Harrison has arrived at fort
George, with from $500 to 1000 men and
will probably soon move down the lake, as
The whole of the enemy's force have re.
treated 10 Kingston.
The corps which lately left Fort George,
nndcr col. Scott, of $50 men, has arrived
; at Sackett's Harbor. The col. has proceed
ed to join gen. Wilkinson.
The secretary Of war and his excellency
gov. Tompkins have arrived here from
Sackett's Harbor.-.A. Argus.
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GENERAL JOMINI.

JomiHi, who Is said TO have descr. ed
from the French army to the coaIesced
powers Is "a 37oiSs, young man, and Of
tine military talents hc distinguished him
SELF under the eyes Of marshall New, In
the second war OH the Danube, and OBJ
tanned The rank Of col in the line; me was
subsequently, attached IN the staff of that.
general; he retired for Campaign thro'
bad health, during which he devoted his
leisure to the study Of the military science,
and he laid the plan OF a most important mi
.iiary work untoldlng the spirit and theory
oil modern war, by comparison of the
campaigns OF Frederick Of Prussia VITA
those Of the French revolution. This
work he accomplished as far as t!e fil,h
volume octave; only five cut of the seven
parts INTO which lie had distributed his sub
Jcct, were completed in those volumes :;
put /! presents TO the military reader, rich
treasury OF scld,ce ard miIitary discussion.
for he examines with bold hand The cha
ractet OF generals, the plans of Campaigns.
and the writings of military men on both
sides Templehoh,, Lloyd, and Bulow,
the best modern writer's alter Gulbert and
Grlmoard are examined with dignity and
justice.
This work, it appears, he revised and
unpublished IN tour quario volumes in 1912,
and was appointed by the emperor .Aoflo-
leon, military hiStoriogrGhher he accom-
panied him in the Russian campaign last
year in that capacity.
The works of Jomini were consulted
freely by the author oil The American Mi
litary Library, and add much 10 The nse
fulness Of that ,rork.-4urora.
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From the Missouri Gazette.
OW YuEE.

gentleman belonging TO the Fur Co.
established at the mouth OF Columbia river,
who lately arrived here over land from the
cstabishment, informs us, that frequent
t!ips ave made to Owhyhce for provisions
The name of this place is rendered fa-
millar TO every one as the spot which ter.
minated the useful career OF that ceebrat-
eo circumnavigat5 r., capt. James Cook.
1t is perhaps equally well known that
captain Vancouver gave the islanders seve-
raj hogs and cattle, male and female-they
have increased in an extraordinary degree
not only 10 afford supplies for those hardy
children Of the ocean who visit that region
but TO offer constant subsistence for the
N. York establishment on the north west
ern coast.
Vancouver enloined it on the natives
that they should reiigiously abstain from
killing any OF the horned cattle for the
space OF twenty years; that period nearly
expired when our informant had left the
island, which is not more than two years
ago The cattle had increased very much
and the natives were furnished with a
number Of other domestic animals, pro-
missing abundant supplies 10 their Europe.
an and American visitors.
Tamahamah, king or despot OF Owbyhee
and all of the ueighboring isles, is esteem
ed the Peter the Great" of the South
Sea. He has taken into his service about
so Americans, and eight or ten English,
Scotch and Irish adventures he has built
pretty strong fort mounted with about
20 pieces of cannon, in which he keeps
his arms, ammunition and merchandise :;
200 men mount guard regularly, armed
with clean muskets and bayoDets in good
order. His prime minister whom he calls
Billy Pitt isa fellow Of great sagacity, with
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ALEXANDRIA HERALD.
WEDNESDAY, NovrMpEa II, 1918.

We hope to be able in a short time 10
proceedings of the common council in the
case of John 7. Brooks, and to prove to
the satisfaction of the community that he
is not entitled TO seat in that body; that
he is retained there not because he is sup
posed to be eligible; but from dctcrmi-
nation to triumph over the feelings oil those
whom their rancor cannot destroy, even if
ii should be at the expence OF law and de-
cency. And further we hope to be able to
convince the rational part of the commu-
nifty that he was actually elected at the last
meeting, and that majority was sufficient
TO adopt the report
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IN COUNCIL,
NOVEMBER 1

- ..
The petition of James H. Hooe, Will
liam Yeates and others, was Withdrawn.
petition from Isaac Entwisle, was re-
celved and read, and referred to Messrs.
Glrd, Newton and Muncastcr.
petition from Henry HI. Bavne. was
received and read, and referred to Messrs.
Veitch and MILAN.
Ordered, That the sum of Thirty DOL
lars be appropriated out Of the funds OF
ward NO. |, Tor the purpose of repairing
the causcway on the east side of Union.
street, between Duke and Wolf-streets.
and that the said work be done under the
direction OF the superintendent of police.
The bill regulating the burninsr of brick
and lime kilns within the town of Alexan-
dria, was read second time, and upon
motion was re-committed to Messrs. Pew
ton, Veitch and MILAN.
On motion, the Council proceeded to the
appointment OF measurers of grain. salt
ana ooai and upon ballotting for persons
10 nil the said Offices, George SIa ford and
john G Richter were duly elected.
On motion, the Council resumed the
consideration of the report of the commit,
tee on the contested elections of Messrs.
John L. Brookes, and John Grid. The a.
oove report confirms the election of MIR.
Sifo' out declares Mr.. Brookes TO be no
nousekeeper, and consequently not enti-
tied TO ms seat in Council Upon motion
TO concur With that part OF the report of
the committee which declares that Mr..
PROXIES Is not housekeepcr, and there
lore not entitled 10 seat in Council-the
question was taken by yeas and nays as fol-
lows, and los,:-
Yeas-Messrs. Newton, Rhodes, Grid.
| Peyton, MILAN, Patton, and Smith,
| 'NayS-Me Veitch, Brookes, Mum.
CASTER Herbert, and Flemins-5.
Upon motion to concur with that part Of
the report of the committee which confirms
! the election of Mr.. John Grid, the cues.
'ion was taken by yeas and nays as follows,
and carried -
Yeos-Messrs. Veitch, Newton, Rhodes.
Munsaster, Peyton, MILAN, Herbert, Pa
ton and Smith,.
| Nays, -.
Ertract from HE minuses,
], P. THOMPSON, G. c.
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'hS man rs SupcrlntenoS Inc cnrpcnterSs
shipwrigh,s and blacksmiths, attends the
iading and unladipg his schrs. which trade
as far as China. His laws or taboos, are
strictly adhered TO, and a breach is punish
edln most summary manner stripes
are the general punishment for small offen-
ces for the breach Of the taboo, death is
Immediately Inflicted without much cere-
mohy. A single instance which was relat-
ed to US, will pourtray the power Of Tama-
hannah over his subjects. Almost every
Englishman that arrives there, is anxious
to purchase some reflex of their unfortu-
nate countryman, Cook and the natives
have sold upwards of SO stones-each stone
being the identical stos;e which knocked the
captain down. This traffic was for some
time carried on unknown 10 Tamahamah,
but when informed Of it he tabooed and
erected temple on the spot where Cook
was killed-he next ordered that divine ho-
nors should be paid him, and that TO per-
SON should enter within the sacred circle,
unless lie was purified, and on no other
account whatever stone was to be re-
moved from the premises. Not long after
THIS injunction, another English virtuoso
tempted poor man to sell an identica4
stone. The circumstance was soon com
nunicated TO Tauahamah, who had The
cuiprt Instantly dispatched.
Fishing is the constant employment OF
the men; war is no more heard Of there,
tor all the neiglboring islands have been
some time conquered and are governed
by chiefs sent from Owhyhce. Some
"hitemcn are appointed chiefs--but the
greater number are OF such character as
not In be Il listed. The women, as in all
savage countries, perform AL kinds of SER
vic labor. They collect the bread fruit,
the banana and yans, cultivate the Euro
pean seeds, and plant, spin, weave and
! make their cloth, iabricate their household,
ard kitchen furniture, bui'd their cabins s.
In shori p;rfown every kind Of domestic la
bor. incy are witaal cheerful and an
pear happy, POSSESS elegant forms and car
riagcs tncy would appear only for their
copper skins born to please. A tall, Cor
pulent woman, Is es 'eemed beauty with
these people; Tama!iamah principle wife
is abou, feet high, aud three and halt
yards Ill circumference round the breast.
She was, as well as her husband, extreme
ly hospitsoie to strangers her majesty,
accompanied by her nymphs, would often
dash amid The ioaming biilows, swim round
the ship, and reach tho shore in safety af-
ter sporting with the angry waves for
hours.