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Polynesian., 1851-05-31

The DUKE OF WELLINGToN.-TheD Duke is
the creature of method. He suffers nothing
to disturb the even tenor of his course, either
in official or in household existence. There
is no occasion for him TO weigh himselfevery
day, or to take a greater amount of exercise
to day than he did yesterday, for the equilib-
rum of his health is rigidly preserved through
the uniformity Of his regimen, the unvarying
duration of his rest, and the punctuality Of
his hours of equitation. Rising at four
o. clock in the morning, he lights his own fire
performs his own toilette, and proceeds to
read or write-If that can be called writing
which has become to the unpractised eye a
mass of curious hieroglyphios. But these are
not the materials of Apsley House. Beneath
the road which runs under the archway, con-
tiguous to the Dukes residence, is a great
excavation, walled in with the strongest ma
sonry above, below, and at the sides. 1t is
divided into apartments papered, warmed.
and kept dry by means of fues, with hanging
lamps. In each subterranean apartment are
shelves, drawers, and cupboards, all locked
and secured after the most approved methods
To one chamber are devoted all the doc
uments connected with the Dukes early car
reer, before he went to India; in another all
the documentary illustrations of his Indian
life; third contains the paper land how vo-
luminous they are) referring to the Peninsu-
lar war; the fourth is appropriated to the oPe
rations in the Netherlands-the occupations
of Paris by the allied armies; fifth to the
Dukes missions; and sixth to his political
lite at home. All this vast mass of docu-
ments is arranged with precision, endorsed,
lettered, numbered, and indexed, so that
when the curtain shall fall upon the great
man who has impaired to England military
character, and who has Occupied more space
in the contemporary worlds thoughts than
any other in the whole range Of history, the
biographer and historian to whom he may
bequeath the Office of writing his remarkable
life, shall know where to lay his hand upon
every paper that may serve TO elucidate the
most striking and the most Insignificant events
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

LEGAL VERBosITY.-Last week, in the
Superior Court of New York, a case came
on for argument, when the defendants an
swer was produced to the Court in the shape
Of document Of some six thousand folio
pages. % Judge Duer inspected the prodigy
of pleading, and then gravely suggested that
it had by all means better be sent to the
Worlds Far as specimen Of American in
dustry.
Polynesian., 1851-05-31
HOTELS.
National Dining Saloon.

THE undersigned proprietor of the above named
i establishment, is now prepared 10 accommodate
boarders by the day week and dodgers by the
week or month. His table will always be found
supplied with the best the market affords, and will
be served by European or American walters, and
his rooms are fitted with taste and neatness. His
terms are as moderate as those of any similar es-
tablishment on the Islands.
Jan. 25 .6m-37 J. FLANDREAU
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

Avoid loose, drinking, gambling company
whether they be rich or poor. whether they
drink wine or whskey. Habits acquired
while young are hard to get rid oi
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

All affectation and display proceed from the
supposition of possessing something better
tban the rest of the world possesses.
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

The habit Of being always employed IS
great safeguard through life, as well as es-
sential to the culture of almost every virtue.
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

A COOP ONE.-Epes Sergeant, of the
Boston Transcript. tells good many good
stories under the head Of Dealing with the
Dead" One Of these numbers he devOtes
to fortune-hunting, and amongst other illus
trations gives the case of a Mr.. Mewins. He
was counting young lady of some attrac-
tions, and something of fortune into the
bargain. After liberal arrangement had
been made for the young lady by her father,
NJ Mewins, having taken particular fancy
to little brown mare, demanded that 1t
should be thrown into the bargain and upon
a positive refusal, the match was broken off.
After couple of years, the parties acciden-
tally met at country baIl-Mr. Mewins was
quite willing to renew the engagement-the
lady appeared not to have the slightest recol-
lection of him. Surely you have not for
gotten me, said he. "What name, sir -
She inquired. Mewins, he replied 81
had the honor Of paying my addresses toyou
about two years ago. l remember per,
son Of that name, /" she rejoined, who paid
his addresses to my fathers brown mare
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

Nothing can be more foolish than an idea
which parents have that il is not respectable
10 set their children TO work -77qni
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

put and keeptt in the best order, and multi
ply the most conveniences and comfort:
about him. Indeed, would offer premium
for stone, wood, and thatched house
the size and character of the building being
specified in each case. The award, in every
instance, should be paid, not in money, but
in furniture of some sort. Why should moi
the Hawaiian Government try the effect oi
competition, in arousing the dormant ener.
gies Of their people Other governments
and affiliated societies have long tried this
expedent, and with the most thrilling sue
cess. IT has stimulated industry, awakened
enterprise, quickened invention, and done
more, perhaps, than any one thing, for the
amelioration and advancement of society.
The safety of the nation and the honor of the
Government demand that strong measures
be taken at such time as this.
May the Mobiles of the land, and the Re-
presentatives of the People act from enlarged
views and disinterested motives, and make
such enactments as shall, by the blessing of
God, secure the highest physical, social, and
moral benefit, to all who dwell on these
charming islands.
AGRICOLUS.
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

ITO DE DISPOSED OF. A VALUABLE BUSINESS
II situated ia fine district of Maui. The ceipts
average (Sl0O0) one thousand dollars per month at
a profit Of fifty to seventy five per cent. The pur-
chaser would be required to take the stock and fix
lures, and not less than (SlsOO) would have to be
paid down. For further particulars apply to B. F..
BoIles Co., Lahaina. nov. 25tf-2S
Polynesian., 1851-05-31
HOTEL DE FRANCE.-Victor

A HOTEL DE FRANCE.-Victor
1sifs1 Chancerel & Medaille would respect
HI fully inform their friends and the public
s that they have taken the above we'll
known stand, where they will be happy at all times
to wait upon those who may favor them with their
patronage.
The bar will always be supplied with the best of
liquors and cigars. The table will be furnished
from the very best the market affords. Board by
the day or week. Picnic and private parties sup
piled at short notice. Good sleeping rooms at
tached to the premises. CSept l4-ly-lS
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

CONSULATE NOTICE.-In accordance with a
I circular which was issued by the Minister
Of Foreign Relations Of Chile on the oath of July
1880 to Consuls of all nations. Be it known TO all
whom il NAV concern and relate, that by act Of
the 10th July, 1850, law was passed in the Cham
bers of Chile, relating to foreign vessels, by which
law 1t was decreed that all vessels visiting the ports
of Chile shall enjoy the same rights and privileges
as those bearing the national flag, excepting only
as relating the coasting trade) under this condi
ton. That each respective nation to which this
privilege extends, reciprocates the same advanta-
ges in each of their several ports Therefore, hav-
ing corresponded with the government of His Ha-
waiian Majesty, to accept and reciprocate the full
sense of aforenamed law, be it known that cap
tains of all Hawaiian vessels who from this date
NAV visit any of the ports of Chile, WILL upon ap
plying at this consulate obtain such necessary doc
umens as shall establish the above named rights in
all ports of the Republic.
F. R. VIDA, Consul Of Chile.
Honolulu, Dec "a, lS50.tf33.
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

REAL ESTATE
rEOR SALE close to the beach fronting or
j J. Kaahumanu and Merchant streets. in the follow
ing lots fronting on Merchant street:
No l. 40 # in front, 81 # lOin back
No 2 40ft in front, lOl # 8 in back.
No 8, 40 fl 8 in front, los # in back.
No T. 40 # 8 in front, Al # back
No S, "A # IL in front on Merchant st.
do Al fl front on Kaahumanu st.
Fronting on Kaahumanu street
No G. al # front, IS feet in back. Sold.
Mo-, Al # front, IS # 2 in back.
Apply to STARkEa, JANION w.
Honolulu, Sept 26,f-20
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

- VALUABLE house and lot for sale.-The
D III new and commodious house recently erected
! by the subscribers, situated BeItania st, ad-
,oinnp the residence of DIR. Rookie. Said house
Is built in most thorough manner of the very best
materials. II contains fourteen rooms with eel
s}ar underneath 36x2s #. Adjournng the same is a
bathing house, cook house, excellent well OF
water. etc Said house is well adapted for hotel
or genteel boarding house. For further particulars
enquire of
Nav 10, tf.52 BRANDON & WOOD.
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

4 vISO CONSULAR.-Segun circular que ha
~ espedido ell Ministerio de Relaciones Esteriores
de Chile, fecha "a de Julio todos los Consules de
las nacIones estranjeras ,odos aquel!os qaenes
concierna convenga hago saber que con fecha 16
del mismo mes el Congreso ha promulgado una Ley
concediendo los buques estran Jeros, que visiten
los puertos de Chile, las msmas franquicas de que
gozan los, nacionales, eceptuando solo que puedan
hacer ell cabotaje; con la condcion de que las re-
spectivas naciones convengan en- recprocar con di-
cha ley en- todos sus puntos. Por tanto, habiendo
convenido ell Gobierno de S. M. Hawaiiana aceptar
reciprocar segun ell sentido de la mencionada ley,
los Buques Hawaianos que hayan de visitar los
puertos de Chile, obteEdran en- este Consuado los
documentos necesarios que los pondra en- regla con
la. Aduanas de la Republica de Chile.
FIR. VIDA, Consul de Chile.
Honolulu, Diciembre "a Ge 1850.
Polynesian., 1851-05-31
yEHITE and Colored Blankets, extra large sise
w for sale BY As-tf - ALORlCH & RUSS.

.-.-fse fH .7sf C. i77 rrrf of'f f' 1-'f'9s@1'
ssasr1 vrerEVf HfF 1-e stf
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

II AND FOR SALE.-The undersigned has few
4 lots of land situated on Waikiki plains, for pr
vate sale. Plans Of the above may be seen at the
auction room. l-u II. SEA-
Polynesian., 1851-05-31
\ MAKOU, Ma MEA MONA MA INOA

Honolulu Dec. "a, lS5O.tf:33.
Polynesian., 1851-05-31

-I,OR SALE.-A most commodIous Family Resi-
dence. consisting of two stories, kitchen, wash
house, well and other buildings, entirely new,
and finished in the most tasteful manner. without
reference to expense Situated in Britannia street,
next to H. McF arlane's Esquire, family residence.
a For particulars apply to ]. HENDERSON,
at the store at the corner of King ST.,
Feb %, Is5l.-tf- AZ IN Nuuanu st.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16
Philosophy Of Swimming.

Elizur White gives the rationale of SWIM
ming as follows:
No branch of education has been so much
neglected as this. Man is the only animal that
does not swim naturally. He sinks in deep
water from the size of his brain when not pro-
perly exercised. That is to say, that the weight
Of his brain above his nose sinks that organ a
little beneath the surface, when he is in an erect
position, before his body displaces its weight
of water, and thus finds an equilibrium. With
the nose under, he must breathe water, and
drown. But when the brain comes to be exer-
cised enough to throw the head back and nose
up, pointing to the very zenith, and keep
hands and feet carefully under water, then by
eternal laws of hydrostaties, the nose will con-
tinue above water, and the person will foat
like an empty bottle which is so balanced as to
keep its mouth uppermost. No human being
can sink in still water of any depth lying on
his back with hands and feet under water.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16
Gentlemen.

Hcralds used formerly to 90 round and en-
register the arms Of different families, but
since 1886 the custom has been abandoned
The kings-at-arns every thirty years also used
to register the births, deaths and marriages
that had occurred since their last visitation; and
those who had usurped titles or dienities
which did not belong to them were obliged,
| under their own hands, to dsclaim all pretence
to them, and were publicly degraded in the
nearest market-town. Sir t. Smith, who died
in 1877, says" Gentlemen be those whom
their blood or race do make noble or known;
the commonwealth of England is divided into
three sorts OF persons--the sovereign, the gen.
tlemen, which are divided into two parts; the
barony or estate of lords, and those who be
no lords, such as knights, esquires, and simple
gentlemen; the third and last are called yeo-
| men" Nobility means notabiiity-worthy Of
| being noted or known. Nobility can be acqui-
red; gentillty must be lnnate-nust take a long
time to grow. James |. told his nurse he
might make her son duke, but could not
make him gentleman: although in manners
and appearance the youth probably Gas he had
q good education) more nearly resembled
what we term a gentleman in these degenerate
days than the worthy king himself. Among
the gentry, not among the peers with the ex-
cepton Of three or four families, must we look
for the true mobility of England. There are
upwards Of 10000 ancient nobility, and not
much above 500 peers. The old landed pro-
prietors are the ancient nobility. The old wri-
ters speak of the nobility named and unnamed
that is, titled and untitled. Those families
whose names are the same as their estates are
the noblest. Commoner means those who are
amenable to higher tribunals peers are not
commoners, being their own judges. This,
however, is an exclusive privilege, but no proof
of nobility; for many persons who have pre-
cedency over peers are subject to the common
law; sons of dukes, marquises, even princes Of
the blood, before they are made peers, are
amenable to common tribunals.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16
Terrible Tragedv.

We received yesterday the following slip
from Mr.. Sharp, deputy clerk Of the Montgo-
merry Circuit Court, giving information of a
most horrid murder perpetrated in that coun-
try.-Pal. (Mo) Wing.
''We have German in prison, guilty of the
murder of young lady, whom he loved.
Briefly the circumstances are these: The
prisoner was a servant in the family of Mr..
Scholten, and became enamored of his daugh-
ter. He declared before, as the testimony
shows, that he intended to make declaration
of his love, and if not received, he would shoot
the lady. He made his declaration of love-
the lady Indignantly repulsed him. He went
and got double-barreed gun, came into the
house where the lady and mother were, told
her he had a present for her, pointing to the
gun. Said she, you are not going to shoot,
surely. He replied, ] am-fring one barrel,
and afterwards the other, the loads taking ef-
feet in the head, scattering her brains all over
the room. The young lady was beautiful
and accomplished. The prisoner made sham
attempt to kill himself. He is quite young,
and very innocent looking fellow.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16

"A Singular Rame.

| A correspondent of the Louisville Journal
relates the following story:
| In my tour through the Southern States,
have met with many amusing incidents, but
do not remember anything that created so great
an excitement for the time being as ''negro raf.
! he," in the town Of, in the State of Mis-
sissidpi. Mr., the owner Of the boy, hay
inga note to pay that day, and not having the
wherewith to do it, was compelled to do what
he gladly would not have done The boy to
| be ratified was smart, intelligent lad OF about
| eighteen years Of age. He went by the name
of Bill There were eighty chances with
three dice, at $50 per chance. was present
when the affair came off; there remained one
| chance, which took and gave to Bill, upon
| the condition that he would throw the dice
himself and ashake like oxen" Bill rolled
his eyes in an anstonished and astonishing
manner, and, after hearty "wha! wha! wha =
in which he displayed two frghtfa rows Of
ivory, opening a mouth like the break of day.
from east to west" with low bow, said, "l'll
try, massa." AS may be supposed the scene
became highly exciting.
The rafting commenced. Bill looked on
unconcerned at anything but the idea of leay
ing his old master When the chances We're
ali ratified off but the last, Bill took the box; ;
previously to his throwing, however, he was
offered 800 for his chance, the highest throw
yet made being forty which stood "a tie'
between two individuals, but Bill was no ''coma-
promise man, but he refused the offer, saying
"Ge whole hog or noffin,' and made his first
throw, which was thirteen, his second throw
was sixteen; Bill stopped scratched his head,
threw again, and up came eighteen. 1t was
declared off that "Bill was high and free;" and
such shout | never heard in my life. Bill
hardly knew what to do with himself In
moment, however, he asked the whole party to
drink, and no man i'll. it's said, ever refused
an invitation of the kind except one, and he
died soon after-so says tradition.
Bills success induced him to try another
speculation of the same sort, believing that he
could do as a free man as much as he had be-
fore done: he proposed to set himself up again
in rattle, and as he had won before he thought
it would be no more than fair that he should
put the price at $500 this time The chan
ces were soon taken, Bill rcserving but one
chance to himself. He pocketed $500, and
the sport again commenced. Bills original
owner and himself We're the two highest again,
and, in throwing off Bill lost. 1t proved a
very fortunate speculation for Bill and his
master both. The master had made $500
clear, and Bill had cleared $500, and remained
with his kind master. They started for home
together, the master declaring that no money
could induce him to part with Bill again an-
less he was willing to leave, but promised him
if he would be as faithful to him as he had al
ways been until he was twenty-one he should
have his freedom. They were both we'll con-
tented, and every one present was satisfied
that he had got his moneys worth.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16
Martin H, Devereux,

MANUFACTURERS of all articles in the Cop
Nl PER. TIN SHEET Iron, and CRATE BUS1-
NESS. Crates of Brass, Russia or Berlin lron of
any pattern OF size, to suit the Fireplace or Man
tel Stair and Curtain Rods, kitchen Furniture in
general kitchen Ranges, for Boarding Houses or
Hotes-Cooking Stoves to suit families OF from
eight to one thousand persons, improved by NJ. H.
D. Plain and bronzed Pyramid Stoves to suit
Churches Halls or Public Rooms; small do, for
Offices and Counting Rooms. Ship and Steamboat
Cabooses, from No. l to O. for coal or wood. Stove
Pipe of all sizes. and put up Bath Heaters, Stills
Worms, Sugar Ladels, &c. on hand or to order
N. B-Ruilders and others in want of Gratesi
Tin Copper Pipes or Cutters, will find it to their
advantage to call and examine the same.
w All repairs promptly attended to at.
ian9 No. 26 TcHoUPIToULAs ST.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16
Progress Of Nashville.

In ten years the population Of Nashville.
Tenn, has swollen from nine thousand, some
hundreds, to nearly seventeen thousand. This
is the result ofintefnal improvements, turnpikes
and railroads. Speaking of "croakers," the
Banner triumphantly says:
"Ten years ago, they thought property out
| OF all character too high, and were waiting for
it to fall Ten years ago the value of taxable
property in the city proper was $3,25l, ,275-it
is now S5.672,75o, and beside this, South
Nashville, Edgefied and other dense suburbs,
outside of the corporation lines, but yet all
constituting one continuous town, have wholly
sprung up within this period. Were all this
property listed, it would probably amount to
$S,500,000. Nashville has caught up with
Mobile, twice its size ten years ago
Passed Reading, and Wheeling, and Bangor.
and Wilmington, and Alexandra and other
cities, which were far in advance of it ten years
ago. Nearly caught the famous manufacturing
town of Lynd, and the more famous old city of
Hartford, which were then half as large again
and old Utica and New Haven, which were
twice its sze-whilst Norfolk, and other pIa-
ces then nearly as large as two of it, are left
far in the back ground!"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16

II This innovation upon old customs an
exchange paper remarks, may be the beginning
of more important reform.
One-One hour lost in the morning by lay
ing in bed will put back all the business of the
day.
One hour gained by rising early is worth one
month of labor in a year.
z One hole in the fence will cost ten times as
much as it will do to fix it at once.
One diseased sheep will spoil flock.
One unruly animal will learn all others in
company bad tricks, and the Bible says, "One
sinner destroys much good"
One drunkard will keep family poor and
make them miserable.
One wife that is always telling how fine her
neighbor dresses and how little she can get,
will look pleasanter if she talks about some
thing else.
One husband that is penurious or lazy, and
deprives his family Unnecessary comforts, such
as their neighbors enjoy, is not as deSrable a
husband as he ought to be. #
One newspaper is one good thing in evenv ia
mily.-[ Mansfield Herald.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16
A FAST TEAM.-The Loekport a. n.y. Tefe-

A FAST TEAM.-The Loekport Il n.y. Tefe-
graph says:
A gentleman In Cincinnati has trained pai-
Of elks to trot in harness, attached to buggy
They run mile in three and half minutes-
DR.. Franklin, in reply to one Of the in1dea
Paine's inquiries, asked, ''if men are so wicked
with religion, what would they be without it,"
No answer has ever been reported.
Il never had sight Of my sou," says the
Emperor Arclius, sand yet have great val
ue for it, because it is diseoverabse by its eg-
erations."
The time Of life is short. To spend tfs
shertness basely were to long:-SHAKsrEARE-
All other knowledge is hurtful to him wlla.
has not the science Of honesty and good na-
ture.
No man has ever regretted that he was viz
tuous and honest in his youth, and kept alooT
from idleness. .-.,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-16
A BEAUTIFUL WIFE,-At supper, when q

A BEAUTIFUL WIFE.-At supper, when
dish of beef fried in batter was placed on the
table, Marina, the wife, waited with water and
towel; we werea selected party of her husband
and his brother and three cousins, so that she
was able to overcome her. 'vergona" sufficient
to remain in the room. It is not surprising
that Anastasio locked her up while the Turks
were in the house, for more lovely creature
it is impossible to imagine; her face was per-
fectly Greek in outline and form, and her eye
Of the softest dark blue imaginable, her figure
was thoroughly graceful, and her expression so
simple and pure as to resemble that of a saint
drawn by one of the early masters; at present,
being in mourning, her dress was dark grey,
unornamented in any manner, but on festal
day, could have liked to have seen her in full
Greek splendor of costume.-[ Lear's Journal
Of Landscape Painter in Albania, dc.