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Polynesian., 1850-01-19
ENGLAND AND HER COLONIES.

Some statements have been recently made
in the British House Of Commons concerning
the relations of the British Colonies to the
mother country, which show that the national
prosperity is not much promoted by retaining
the colonial dependencies. 1t was declared
by Sir WILLIAM WORDSWORTH that, within
the course Of the last fifteen years, the Co
lonies have cost Great Britain directly at
least EGO, ,OOO, 900 in the shape OF military,
naval, civil and extraordinary expenditures,
exclusive of the f2O, 600, 900 which were
paid for the abolition of slavery in the West
Indies. This will make the total cost of the
colonies, for the last fifteen years, eighty
millions of pounds sterling. During that
period there were two rebellions, one in Up
per Canada and one in Lower Canada, sup
pressed at great cost there have been
violent disputes about constitutions; two hos
tile provinces have been brought into an
incongruous union, and war Of races seems
to be on the point Of breaking out. If this
should happen and should lead to civil strife
and rebellion, and if Great Britain should
attempt to suppress it by force of arms,
that attempt, if successful, would cost many
millions more than the former rebellion-for
the rebels would be Anglo-Saxons.
This mode of stating facts in the form Of
pecuniary statistics is the one best adapted
to make an impression upon the public mind
in England Mr.. Bull is very sensitire in
the region of his pocket. He might wish to
keep his colonies, because he has been ac-
customed to keep them; but he is not the man
to do it long at an expense. If it turns out
a losing business he will have no more to do
with it, Heretofore the colonies have yielded
Polynesian., 1850-01-19
Tin and COppersmithing

lanes WHITTIT would inform the pub
y biic that he has opened the shop formerly occu-
bied by Mr. Edward Dennis, few doors North OF
the NATIONAL HOUSE, where he will be found
pre- pared TO execute work in the above line with
neatness and despach. ROOFING attended to in
all it's various branches
Honolulu, Sept. Is, lS49--ls-6mH
Polynesian., 1850-01-19
RENJAMIN PITMAN,

BENJAMIN PITMAN,
n EALER IN SHIP CHANDLERY,
~ General Merchandise and Hawaiian Produce,
Rvrou,s Bay. Hilc Hawaii, has constantly on hand
and for sale, general assortment of Merchandise
USUALLY required by whaleships touching at these
islands for recruits.
r Money advanced on liberal terms for Bills
of Exchange on the United States, England and
France. *my l9ly
Polynesian., 1850-01-19
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1850.
COMMERCIAL STATISTICS.
Statement Of Imports, Export Duties at the PORT of HonoI
for the eUearen dino
Description Of Goods.

Goods paying 5 pr. CT. duty,
Spirits, Wines, etc.,
Imported by Consuls, Mis-.
sIons, ETC., free of duty,
by whale ships, under the
sSW provision-Free,
Deduct spirits, wines, and
goods, etc, now in bond,
and which will probably
he exported, estimated ~,
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
A FAIR CHANCE FOR
8 Eo T. G. UE a ITO i.

rENHE subscriber wishes to sell the FARM
D. where he now resides, containing 80 Acres,
lo0 Acres of which is under good fence and III
high state of cultivation. Situated in dry
healthy region. on the main road leading from
Little Rock TO Texas, five miles southwest of
Washington, and nine miles from Fulton; on
which is good Frame Dwelling House, Kitchen,
Negro Cabins, &c. Barn, Cribs and Stables are
Of good and convenient structure. 1t is Of the
most desirable country residences in the county,
having an abundance Of running water for stock;
also, we'll and spring water, Of the best quality,
for family use.
will also sell Six Likely Slaves, Corn, Horses,
Cattle, Hogs Sheep, Wagons. Farmag utensils,
and set Of Blacksmith Tools, with the Farm if
desired.
Also, Tract Of Land in and adjacent to Bois
dare Prairie. containing $50 Acres, most of which
is as good Lime Land as the county pro-
duce.
Also, lGn Acres of Land northeast Of, and
adjoining tho town of Washington.
All or any part of which can be purchased on
accommodating terms. by applying TO
f. NANCE.
Sept 4, 1850. [3m
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
FALL q OOD s .

Agszn> THE subscribers are now mSsv
>S~-z6 opening their stock or H&N
FALL GOOOS, -
TO which they invite the attention Of Planters
These Goods were purchased by the packag ge
from first hands in New York, aud can be sold at
prices that will give entire satisfaction. Say
1900 yards Kerseys, (all wool filling,)
1900 yards plain and plaid Linseys, all wool
filling,
1900 yards heavy IowelIs.
900 pair heavy Negro Blankets,
SO pair Bed Blankets,
10 pair Blankets for Coats, some very fine, and
worth 1915 pair,
10 bales Shirtngs apd Sheetings,
500 pair heavy Rpssetts,
400 pair heavy Kip Brogans,
Gents Boots and Shoes of all qualities,
Ladies', Misses aud Chldren's Shoes,
Satnetts, Kentucky Jeans,
Flannels, all colors,
Wool Tweeds, large assortment,
With many other Seasonahle Goods for Ladies'
and Gentleinen's wear,
Bagging, Rope and Twine.
Look at our Stock before you buy
MCCOLLUM Il FELLOWS.
Camden, Sept. l, 1850. (45
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16

AMERICAN TEA.-The tea grown here
turns out far more highly and delicious
favored than that imported, being in all
respects like that drank by the wealthy
in China, the grand difference between
the American grown and the imported
beingin the loss of flavor occasioned by the
sea voyage. Latitude 81 north in Ala
hama, Georgia, and North Carolina,
uroves better suited fox the cultivation of
'Ssthe plant than than any other region
DR.. DAVIS, Of South Carolina, who orig
mated the experiment, is already realiz-
ing handsomely by the sale of his young
ftrees, which are eagerly bought up at any
fice by Southern agrculturists.
,tohere are persons yet living who can
recosect when the cotton plant was only
seen lhdower pots in which il was cul-
tiVa1eu q account of its lovely blossoms,
one OF 'neorettiest flowers in the calen-
der o. nor'Ylture. Observing men in
the South wheknow the history Of the
cotton raising psiness of this country
are genefaljy OF ofeion that tea-groWing
is about to become ssite as important 10
us, in even less time Nm It has aiken ms
to become the great 1.ton.nrodncino
country of the world. Tn ,haracter of
soil and climate adapted to he growth
OF the tea plant are not such 3 70 o1HaI p,a.aL !
it interfere at all with the .rrods .l;5So af
cotton; tea lands and cotton landsNlih ose Sl
which produce these plants sbest-'Snno 81 .
as different in all their attributes as TIN
lwell can be.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
10 Planters and Merchants
Sept. 4. 1850.

YSNHE undersigned has on hand and for sale
u Consburg, Bossier Parish, La, 100 bale
of heavy Cotton Osnaburgs. From 500 to $500
pair of home-nade russet Negro Shoes. From
80 to SO Cotton Gins, warranted to perform WELL
Twenty Bois d. Arc Wagons, both for Horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron axels Plows Of any
pattern required. Also, heavy stock Of Dry
duu,is ana Groceries, A superior and heavy lot
of Ready Made Clothing, both for summer, fall
and winter wear. Planters and Merchants are
part icularly requested to call and lay in supply
of the above articles, as i will sell them as cheap
as they can be bought in New Orleans, and on
time to suit their growing crops. Orders will be
punctually filled for any of the above enumerated
articles.
J. B. GILMER.
I'm. B.-Goods, Groceries or Cash paid for
Cow Hides or Pelfifes, good article always
required.
June 26, IS50 ]. B. e.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
w A = HIN G. TON
f FIJI ALE SEMINARY.

yarHE Fifth Session of this Institution will
Commence on the third Monday or Septem-
Der next. The School has been in operation,
under the present Principal, for two years, upder
circumstances that now place its permanent and
prosperous existence beyond doubt Every ar
rangepent has been made to build up Female
lnstHqfioa inferior tc none in any respect. II
is provided with ASSISTANTS in every department,
and Nc expepse has been spared in procuring the
services Of ladies whose education and experience
emIuently qualify them for the position.
An extensive Chemical and Philosophical ap-
paratus has been obtained, to which large adj
ditions will be regularly made and the Institution
is well furnished with Pianos and such other
musical Instruments are required Every fa-
city is afforded for the thorough education of
young ladies, both liz solid requirements and in
elegant accomplishments. Pupils from abroad
arg RECEIVED into the family of the Principal,
where careful supervision is maintained ever
their health, progress and department
The location is healthy, the buildings large and
comnodious, and the grounds foE recreation ample
and extensive. Wy 80 '''''''
Young ladies completing the prescribed course
Of study receive diplomas from the Institution.
There is but one vacation in the year, from the
secoad Monday of July to the third Monday of
September. Pupils may, therefore, be entered at
any time during the scholastic year. reg -
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION.
S. l.. SLACK, A. NJ, Principal
Miss L. TIMANUS, Vice Principal
Mrs, S. l.. SLACK, TEACHER of Music g. Drawing
Mss s. e. JONES, Teacher OF Music g. French.
Miss M. J. ALEXANDER, Teacher in Primary
Department
TIE MS.
For Session Of 81 weeks, payable invariably
quarterly in advance.
Tuition, /: $l5 or $40
Music, Piano, Harp, or Guitar, each i: $50
Latin, French, italian, each, Sl2
Drawing and Painting, /; $l2
Boarding, levery thing included,) -: $50
S. J.. SLACK, PrfnctpaL
July 10, 1850. 12n
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
MONEY! M0NEY!L MOMEYELL

A LII ihos. Indebted to the late firm of a.
IL Block 8 Son will please come forward and
settle, as we are disirous Of closing up our un-
settled business. Those owing us who have
money will not in tie least affront us by bringing
it forward as at this particular time it will come
very acceptable, apd those not having money
will please give us their notes. The books and
papers of our late firm are in the hands OF ID Il "
Block, who are authorized to settle all matters
due US.
A. BLOCK 81 SON,
IN Liquidatiom
Sent. 4. 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
LIVE AND LET LIVE.

TNHE undersigned would respectfully inform the
J. citizens of Washington and the surrounding
country, that he has located himself in the town
of Washington, and that he hopes by prompt at
tention to business TO merit the confidence Of all
He is constantly receiving, direct from New York,
the London, Paris, New York and Philadelphia
Fashions, and his prices are such that none can
complain.
Attention paid to Cutting. Country produce
taken at cash prices for work. Shop opposite the
Clerks Office.
S. S. BOSS.
October 2. 1850 f3g5w
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
NOTICE TO LAND BUYERS

TT1HE undersigned offers valuable Tract Of
LAND FOR SALE, (92O acres entered,)
300 acres cieaied-good Dwelling and Negro
Cabims-Cln House and Screw-exceent water
good Orchard Of Fruit Trees Of every descrp-
ton. This Tract of Land is situated ON Dor
cheat, Lafayette county. Terms will be made
easy to suit purchasers. r,
August 30, 1850. 5o:5
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
e. III ME 4 % a. 4.

yFHIE public are hereby cautioned against
Il trading for taking az assignment OF a
certain nefs, Grawn by the undersigned, aid
made payable 10 Messrs. Brown a. Wooslcy, Tor
seven hundred dsars, dated on Gf about the oath
of May, 1850, and payable on the first day Of
March, 1851. Tie Consideration for which said
note was given having partially faded, the under
signed hereby gives public notice taat he will not
pay the same. unless compelled by law.
JOSEPH EAST.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
Notice.

ALL persons are hereby forwarned from tra-
"A ding for a note of hand given by myself to
William I'rimble, for one hundred and fifty dol,
lars, dated on the 9th day of October. .l948, apd
due on the Isl day of May, 1850. As the 5consid-
grafton has failed, will pot pay the said note
s''.' - ''"s l.. i. .CULLEY
; Sent. I4th. 1850. [38-4w.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
Valuable Property for Sale.

ydFeIseUEC EVPCEty IOr SstIC.
sSvHE subscribers offer for sale the following
Land 300 of which is in a high state of cuItiva-
tion; the land differs in soil, half being Of the
black kind, the balance is Of a sandy nature, of
hickory and oak growth There is very COM
Portable dwelling, with out buildings ON the place,
together with an excellent Gin, q c., &c. The
place is near Washington, and is known as a
ably healthy situation. A bargain can be
had by any one wishing 10 purchase by apPica-
ton TO u. q v. BLOCK.
Also, for Sale.-A good, comfortable Dwell
ling House in tie town of Washington, we'll
situated for private residence. For terms, ap-
ply to d. g. v. BLOCK.
Sept. a, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
WoNpERFUL MAcHINE.-TyIer David.

WoNpERFUL MAcHINE.-Tyler David
sen says the Cineinnat, Commercial yes
terday, showed Us 2 wonderful specimen
0af artistic ingenuity, which is about as
nea- to perfection in its imitation of
nature IS it is possible br human skill to
approach 1t was small box, contain
ing delicate combination of machinery
similar TO thasof a watch, which, when
wound up, CAUSED beautiful little bird,
with the richest rumage, to start out
from the lid, and atte.warbling sweetly
for while, se-urn to ~, place, the lid
closing after it. The shirt. seemed en-
dowed with life, moving lts "f'1, tha
time of its notes, and an1tasisg = sa. saI'-s. =
Ii was msnui4 ctured in Geneva, anc cost
one hundred guineas, or $500.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
[PUBLIC-No. 81


JOINT RESOLUTINN iustructing the Secre-
tary of State to furnish the sState of Alabama
duplicates Of the books and documents hereto
fore supplied by Congress, and which were de-
stroyed by the recent barnlng OF the Stale
Capitol Of said State.
Whereas, by reason Of the recent conhagration
of the State Capitol Of the Stale of Alabama
the pubic library belonging to the same was
entirely destroyed, including the books and pub
lie documents heretofore furnished to said State
by the Con @ress of the United States: There
fore,
Resotred By the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatipes Of tie United States Of Amerlca in
Congress assembled, That the Secretary Of State
be, and be is hereby authorized to transmit to the
Governor Of tie Siate of Alabama duplicates Of
all such books and public documents destroyed as
have been by the acts and resolutions Of Congress,
heretofore distributed among the States Of the
Union.
Approval. September 9, 1850.
The UrAs TREE A correspondent Of
the New York Post, writing from OH
board the United States ship Plymouth
at Borneo, in the East Indies, says:
Below Bruni is a real Upas tree, it is
spoken # in Keppel's work. send you
twig. i is a magnificent tree about
two feet or morein diameter, and rising
sixty feet without branch; there it
spreads with dense green foliage
The trtnk is smooth and Of dirty silver
color. Upon wounding it. a milky secre-
tiQn exules rapidly. Icol!ected some for
our cabinet. This is mixed with other
juices, ald used as a poison for arrows.
Except When taken internally or thrown
into circulation thro' a wound, ! be-
lieve 1t is perfectly harmless. Ii it We're
not SO, should suffer, for you know how
susceptible | am to vegetable poisons. |
tried to get enough for CANE for you,
but could not. The ouly way we obtain
ed the leaves was by shooting our guns
into the lofty branches. The leaves.
however are some curiosity, for ! doubt
i there are any others IN the United
States.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
DIED,

DIED,
At Little Prairie, Lafayette Co., Ark, Sep
tember 18th JAMES GRAFTON, youngest child of
Pleasant NJ. and Elizabeth Erps. Aged 5 years
one month and Ia days
Al the same place, September 23d, PLEAsASr
M. Egrs, aged 36 years, recently from Alabama.
u Florepce (Aa.) papers please copy.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
-
ny THORIT Y.
PUBLIC ACTS.
Passed during the first session Of the Ihutylfrss
CONGRESS-.


Passed during the first session Of the 7Hrtys}rs,
Congress.
[PuBLIc--No 241
AN ACT for the admission of the State Of Cali.
fornia into the Union
Whereas the people Of California have presented a
constitution and asked admission into the Union,
which constitution was submitted TO Congress
By the President Of the United States, by mes,
sage dated February thirteenth, eighteen hun.
dred and fifty, and which, on due examination
is found 10 be republican in its form of govern.
ment:
BE 1t enacted 5y the Senate and House q,
Representatives. Of the United States of America
~ Congress assembled, That the State of Cali.
fornia shall be one, and is hereby ydec!ared to be
one, Of the United States OF America, and admitted
into the Union on an equal footing with the original
States in all respects whatever.
Sec 2. And be it further enacted, That until
the representatives in Congress shall be appor-
tioneJ according TO an actual enumeration OF the
inhabitants of the United States, the State OF
California shall be entitled to two representatives
in Congress
SEC. g. And be it further enacted, That the
said State of California is admitted into the Union
upon the express condition that the people of Sid
State, through their Legislature otherwise shal
noyer interfere with the primary disposal Of the
public lands within its limits, aud shall pass no
1aw and do no act whereby the title Of the United
States TO and right to dispose of the same shall be
impaired or questioned, and that they shall never
lay any tax assessment of any description what.
sooYer upon the public domain Of The Tinted
States, and in 10 case shall resident propretors
who are citizens Of the United States, be taxed
higher than residents; aud thai all the navigable
waters within the SAID State shall be common
highways, and fereyer cree, as well 10 the iahabi.
tants Of said State to the citizens OF the United
States, without any tag, impost, or duty therefor.
Proridcd, That nothing herein contained shall
be construed as recognising or rejecting the pro-
positions rendered by the people Of California as
articles Of compact in the ordinance adopted by the
convention WHICH formed the constitution OF that
Stale
Approved, September g. 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16

VINO CAN BEAT IT?-This is the inquiry
made by the Natchez Courier. OF the
27th ult., in publishing the following
paragraph:
A friend writes us that he pluckea non,
the cotton fields of Woodstock, owned
by Amos Alexander, Esq, situsleu o,, !,
Second Greek, Adams county, a DOH
weighing Il or, and measuring 9 s4nches
in circumference The same plant pore
upon its dropping branches 39o wen
developed bolls, and forms for more. ~
repeat, who can beat it?
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16

SAN FRANcisco.--A person lately WIN
ing from that place to his friends ~ VII
waukie, after giving his views of 1ha'
city. concludes thus:
sYou have no idea what horrld place
this is. I don't believe it is more tilah
twenty-five miles from the lniernal re-
gions.."
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
.GIRl2Is IssoIJT7nfSSNs1

rINHE partnership heretofore existing between
I William and Mathew Moss, is this day
dissolved. c,r14,u MOSS
! Oct. 3, 1850. l4o
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
z - 49, ssst< 5ss]<s
LIST stE lett ISl,S

List HE LETTERS
d EMAlNi Nc in the POST t5ifice al Washinc cton,
IL Arkansas, on the 30th September, issQ.
which If not taken out in three months, will be
sent to the General Postoffics as Dead Eetserss ."
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16

MoLAssEs swEETER THAN CoTTON.-A
Mississippi planter whose cotton fields
were infested with great numbers OF the
fly which is supposed to deposit the egg
Of the boll-worm, is stated to have con-
ceived successful expedient for catching
them He procured a gross of plates,
filed them with molasses, and approprl-
ated one to every five acres throughout
his fields. The result has been the death
of from 3O9 to 400 of these flies every
day, until the whole tribe has disap-
peared from his plantation. The plates
are set on posts elevated 12 or 10 inches
above the tops of the cotton plant.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16

Carlyle asking, "What thing TO admire
has America ever done!" has been fitly
answered thus: "Sne produced a girl,
deaf, dumb and blind, who, with ner own
hands, did sewing enough to send bar
rel Of flour to some of your countrymen,
Ir.p
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
Washington Male Seminary

Washington, Sep. 80, 1850. : y raj
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
ORIGINAL POETRY.
For the Times.

MEMORY.
'Tis sweet to cast on by-gone years
A look Of recollection dear;
To gather up the smiles and tears,
That mingled once together there
To turn the leaves of memory DER,
And feel the charm the past once wore.
All! well love the mouldering past;
Those scenes of childhood's hours,
When DER my dreams no shade was cast,
But all bloomed fair as spring-time flowers.
1t tells sweet tales of days agone,
The heart SO loves to lnger on.
Around those days there fingers yet
A charm, that steals my heart away;
A voice that bids me not forget
The scenes I would recall for aye.
And dwelling on their smiles and tears,
Gain food for thought in after years.
'ris sweet to dwell on pristine years,
On friends so loved, on haunts so blithe;
And time a wreath of sorrowing tears,
To crown their fond remembrance with.
The heart in sadness sheds a ray
Of love on those now passed away.
Port Tobacco, .4pril &c, 1850. B.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
BY e. WELLS, JR.
DIToR AND PROP PRIET
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
For one year, if paid within six months, $3.50
=" =" fnot paid within six months, 200
ApvERT1sEMENTs.-Sl per square for three nser-
tions-l2 lines of small type or Ia of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
sequcnt insertion. the number of insertions be
not marked on the advertisement, it will be pub
lished until forbid and charged accordingly. A
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertise by the year.
Communications addressed to this office must be
POST fAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

A TRUTH FOR THE TlMEs.-It is a curl
Gus fact in the grammar Of politics, ,ha.
when statesmen get into place they become
often oblivious Of their antecedents, but are
seldom forgetlul Of their relatives.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
HURRAHvILLE, March IL, l

HURRAHvILLE, March IL, 1850.
DEAR BLADE: In accordance with his request,
can do no less than forward you the epstle of my
friend, Jerusalem jerks, Esq, and am happy and
proud to have the honor of doing it, and ofntroduc-
ing to the elite of your city, their compeers in the
''patriotic town of Hardscrable''
AS ever, Human.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
HUMOROUS EXTRACT.

From the Yankee Blade
A GRAND FANCY BALL AT HARD.
SCRABBLE
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-26
NOTICE

T meeting of the Common Council of the city
N of Evansville March 10th, 1850, it was order
ed that the owners of Lots and parts Of Lots situated
vision street, between First and Watee streets, and
also the owners of lots and parts of lots situated on
each side of the alleys iutersecliRg SAID first men-
toned alley, be required to grade and pave said al
of said alleys to be at the surface six inches deeper
than the sides9 by the goth day Of April next; and
mat unless said owners comply with this order by
have said work done, and for that purpose WILL from
the said goth April TO May LIST, receive proposals
the office of the City Clerk for the completion of any
of said work which shall not be done by said first
mentioned date By order Of the Council
JOHN J. CHANDLER,
rahle DIT City Clerk.