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THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET. :

This beautiful and popular song or ballad
is said TO have had its origin under the follow.
ing circumstances which give it additional in.
terest
| "Some years ago, when Woodwork, the
printer, and several other "Old New York.
ers, were brother typos in printing Office,
which was situated at the corner of Chesnui
Street and Chambers, there were very few
places in the city of New York where one
could enjoy the luxury Of really "good
drink" Among the few places most worthy
of patronage, was an establishment kept by
Mallory, on Franklin Street, on or about the
same spot where St. Johns Hall recently
stood. Woodwork in company with several
particular friends, had dropped in at this
place one afternoon, for the purpose oftaking
some Brandy and water, which Mallory was
famous for keeping.
"The liquor was super excellent, and
Woodwork seemed inspired by it, for, after
taking draught, he laid his glass upon the
table. (remember reader, ifyou please, that
in those rare old times, man rarely met a
friend without inviting him to imbibe, and
smacking his lips, declared that Mallory s
EAU DE VIE was superior to any he had ever
tasted. s'No" said NJ s'you are mistaken ;
there was one thing which in both Of our es-
tmations, far surpasses this in the wav of
drinking The draught Of pure fresh spsing
water that we used to drink from the OLD
oAKEN BUCKET that hung in the well, after
our return from the labors of the field on a
sultry day in summer
''The tear drop glstened for moment in
Woodworth's eye. 'True!t true!' he rep lied,
and soon after Quilted the place He return
to the Office, grasped the pen, and in half an
hour "The Old Oaken Bucket" one of the
most delightful compositions in our language,
was ready, in manuscript,to be embalmed in
the memories of succeeding generations %
THE OLD oAKEN BUCKET
How dear to this heart the of my childhood,
When fsnd recollection presents them view.
The orchard the meadow the deep-tanged wildwood,
And every loved spot hich my infancy knew;
The widepreadiug pond, and the mill near il,
The bridge and the rock where the cataract fell;
The cot of my father, the dairy house it,
And e'en the rude bucket that hung in the well
The old oaken bucket, the iron bound bucket,
The covered bucket that hung in the we'll
The mess covered vessel hail s a treasure;
For often at noon, when returned from the field,
found it the source of exquisite pleasure,
The purest and sweetest that nature can yield,
How ardent seized il with hands that glowing
And quick to the white pebbled bottom il fell
Then with the emblem of truth overfOwing,
And dripping with coolness it fro the well
The old oaken bucket the iron bound bucket,
The moscow cred bucket, from the WELL
How sweet from the green mossy brim receive it,
AS poised on the curb il inclined my lips,
Not full blushng goblet could tempt me TO leave it,
Though filled with the the tabled god sips.
And adSifu
The tear of regret will intrusively swell,
As fancy rsvers my fathers plantation,
And si2hs for the bucket that hung in the we'll
The old oaken bucket, the iron bound bucket,
The mosscovered bucket, which hangs in the we'll
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

GA city girl in writing home about the
Polka, says, the dancing is not much, but
the hugging is heavenly"
Serpents hiss, and scorpions sting when
they are crushed, but the grape pours forth
the generous wine, and the flowers send up
their perfume Grace Greenwood.
In one moment we may plunge our years
in fatal penitence and color all things with
hues of night. Hyperion
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

Mrs. FRANCES ID. GAGE, of Ohio, said al
lusion had been made to the popular senti-
ment that men are what their mothers make
them. She repelled the sentiment as an in
dignity to her sex. What mother, she asked,
ever taught her son to drink rum, gamble,
swear, smoke, and chew tobacco The
truth was, thai the boy was virtually taught
to regard his mother as inferior, and that il
was not manly to follow her instructions.
When he left the hearth-stone he was beyond
her reach. He found men, and those too in
elevated stations, addicted to vulgar anG
vicious practices, and he was liable, in spite
Of all that his mother had taught him. TO fall
int such habits himself Men allowed grog-
shops to be set up on the street corners, and
permitted gambling houses to exist, to tempt
the boy from the path Of virtue and when
the mothers asked for the abatement of these
evils, they were told TO keep in their sphere
In the town where she resided, (McConnells-
vile, Morgan County, Ohio, the women
sent large petition to the Court, asking the
grog-shops might not be licensed. The
Judge thereuPon remarked that woman 8
place was in the nursery and the parlor, and
that when she in:erfered with public affairs,
or set herself up as an instructor of the
Courts she was out of her sphere Thus
men perpetuated institutions which under
mined the influence of the mothers. and cor
rupted the morals of the sons The boys
were, therefore, in many cases, what the
men made them. True, there were some
cases in which the mother, by superior
power, shaped the destiny Of her sons, in
spite of adverse influences but such cases
were not the rule, but the exception
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

We once knew boy who said that he
liked 81 good rainy day /; too rainy to 60 to
school, and just about rainy enough to 60 a
fishing"
Polynesian., 1852-10-09
A NIP OF SLING.

Give US a nip of sling, said young cate
chumen in the school of rum drinking, as he
stepped up to the bar Of a village groppery
give US nip of sling, to wash down the tee
total lecture we have jus. been hearing y
Nip Of sling, thought | as / walked away
musing and trying to analyze the cognomen-
how appropriate
/. l. Sling as verb, means to throw or cast
out. And so, thought /, his sling will soon
'throw" the remnant of his money to tho
winds.
1. into discouragemeni,
9. Into wretchednes. and
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

The trip between San Francisco and New York
was made by the Golden Gate, which left here
June 2Sth, and the United States which arrived al
New York at 8 A. NJ July 22d, in twenty -four
days-the fastest time on record.
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

"Has that cookery book any pictures -
said Miss-to bookseller.
No, madam. none," was the answer.
"Why," exclaimed the witty and beautiful
lady, "what is the use of telling US how to
make a good dinner, it they give US no
plates Z"
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

Dy INDUSTRY ana economy he was enabled
soon to very much extend his business, and
finally became an importer of hardware. A
few years Of prosperous business made him
independent. He then gave the superinten-
dence Of his business to others, and spent a
couple of years in travelling; visited England
and other portions of Europe. He after
wards returned and purchased a valuable
property in Madison, the capital Of Wiscon-
sin, which he has rendered still more valua-
bic by erecting extensive mills, and in max
ing other judicious improvements
He has at different times been solicited to
accept of positions of trust and honor, but
has uniformly declined, giving strict alten.
tion to his own private affairs. until be accu-
mulated fortune
His uniform integrity and well established
reputation for good business habits have now
brought him not only fortune, but polii h
Preferment, and distinguished positi"n
among the magistrates of the country. We
have sketched portion ofthe history of Mr.
Leonard j. Farwell. Governor of the State
of Wisconsin. His history is full of instruc-
tion to all who please to study it. 1t adds
another instance TO the many thousands Of
self-made men, and also a beautiful commen-
tary upon the principles at the basis of our
republican government, where wealth and
honor, position and preferment, are all open
to the enjoyment of the humblest citizen of
the country. and accessible to all who rightly
seek and really deserve them.-Lockport (lll. J
Telegraph.
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

Those who speak without reflection often
remember their own words afterwards with
sorrow.
Our great glory is not in never failing, but
in rising every tiulo we fall
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

NrOTICE-The undersigned would respectfully
IL inform his friends and the public generally that
ne has taken that old stand known as NJ. R. Har-
veys painting establishment and is now prepared to
execute all orders entrusted to his with neatness
and despatch and BY sobrety and strict attention to
his business, respectfully socts share of the pub
lie patronage. RICHARD GILLILAND.
y. B. Work done on reasonable terms. 3m-l2
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

u signed have this day associated themselves for
the purpose of tranacting general Ship Chandlery
and Commission business, under the name and style
Of R. Coady & Co. X. CoAD1,
3mI2 JNO. G. BULL1ONS.
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

These mites attract deserved attention
IL seemed bright thought TO call for the
interest on the amount as the beneiaciions of
the present generation. The sum at simple
interest would be relatively trifie. Taking
the value at one-third Of a cent, as the piR
OF the poor widow, at compound interest.
N. T. has calculated the amount at SIX per
cent, and it is only S26i 1905, l25, ,26S, ,S63.-
S52, ,SS2, ,995, ,656 53S, ,6Ol 1921 $50, $50 As
ihis is beyond all distinct apprehension. Il
must be compared with something tangible.
N. +. says, II is more than enough to
overlay the earth with gold" But N. E..
has gone to state what it would do.
At sixteen dollars to the ounce. il would
form solid mass of gold, in avoirdupoi.
weight Of l.O32, AL ,9O7 300, ,46S, ,2O6. 574.-
20l, ,7S3, 1867 $50 500, ,SI3 pounds. A: the
common estimate Of the specific gravity of
standard gold, ls, ,SSS or. to the cubic foot.
this would form globe of solid gold more
than 964 300. 900 900 times larger than the
earths Now as the sun is about l ,33 900
times larger than the earth, such n globe of
gold would be many millions of time larger
than the sun, the magnificent center of our
mighty system. There can be No doubt that
all the wealth Of the globe, on land and on
sea, natural and artificial, cannot approxi-
mate to this amount Of the WIDOWS two
mites. Even the simple interest of this sum
for one year at six per cent, would be six
Of itself, or some hundred
thousand times the magnitude of the SUM-
Bright as the thought seemed to be, its i'm
praciicabity is as splendid.
But, let us learn how the doing of good
accumuates its results, and if we cannot
collect compound interest on one sum, let Us
multiply without limit the little efforts to ac-
complish the same great end.-New York
Observer IN
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

WHY PEOPLE DRINK.-Mr A drinks be.
cause the doctor has recommended him to
take a little
Mr. B, because his doctor orders him not.
and he hates quackery.
MIR G takes drop because he's wet.
MIR d because he's dry.
MIR f because he feels something rising in
his stomach.
Mr. because he feels kind of sinking
in his stomach
Mr. G because he's going to see friend
off to Oregon.
Mr. H because he's got friend come
home from California
Mr. because he's so hot
Mr. because he don't smoke.
Mr. K because he's so cold.
MIR l. because he's got a pain in his
head.
MIR NJ because he's got pain in his side.
MN because he's got a pain in his
chest.
Mr. because he's got rain all over
him.
Mr. Q because he feels light and happy.
MIR X because he feels heavy and misera-
BILE.
Mr. S because he's married.
Mr. T because he isn't
MrV because he likes to see his friends
around him.
MIR w because he's got no friends and en-
joys glass by himself
Mr. X because his Uncle left him Lega-
cy.
Mr. Y because his aunt cut him off with
shilling.
Mr. z 1--WE should be happy to inform our
readers what Mr.. rs reasons are for drink
ing, but on putting the question to him he
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

SCHOOL BOOKS for sale at the Polynesian
y Office -
Browns grammar, Parkers composition exercises
Leayitt,s ID Sd and 4th School Readers.
webster's Spoilers, Elementary Arithmetic
Robinson's Arithmetic, Morse's school geography
Wells elementary and school Grammars
ALSO.-Every variety of Stationary for sale cheap
Tissue, envelope, blotting and drawing paper
Account books, Log books, Memorandum DOCKS
Atmanacs. &c., &c.
Honolulu, July "a, 6m-11
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

nORTER & OGDEN will receive per AVA
i TERyILLE," (which vessel is expected to ar
ISe IN ali next month, goods selected according to
then Instructions, and admirably well suited to this
market The attention of their friends is respectful
iy invited.
Honolulu, Aug. 27, ls52-tf-16
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

A Grahamite was once discovered at
Lovejoy's putting out ofsight luscious beef
steak,-"What" exclaimed gentleman,
''what means this /: thought Mr. -,
that you lived on a vegetable diet ~ 81
do sir, said Mr.. -, blushlrg. "Is not all
flesh GRASS 20
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

NoR SALE, the iron castings for four centThu
gal sugar separators, by ]. r. MITCHELL
9tf-l
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

!" "AWAIIAN BEEF, FOR SALE BY
till A. P. EVERETT
Polynesian., 1852-10-09

KA BBLS. No / SANDWICH ISLAND
OV Syrup for sale by ALDRICH RuSs.
Honolulu, April %, lS52-tf-5o
COAL! COAL!!-For sale to arrive, l50 tons
" of superior COAL per Waterville, which
vessel sailed from Liverpool for Honolulu direct On
'Ae 18th of April. Apply to II. J. HEAP.
Aug. 20, lS52-tf-15
Polynesian., 1852-10-09
CHINA GOODS.

Honolulu, Aug. IS, lS52-tf-l5
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ics Of members Of III. committee nor did re

tics Of members Of the committee nor did hs
rise to defend his position or the compounds
question, but to speak to the disposal Of the
public lands, and as the representative Of rural
district, possessing right in the public domain,
to enter his protest against any measure calculated
exclusively to benefit particular class of persons,
10 the exclusion of the northumberland to oppose
the bill, the passing of which, he commended,
the Constitution did not permit. He considered
ITS proposed enactments as offering an insult To
the widows and families Of those who fell IN the
service of their country, when it purported TO
give one hundred and sixty acres OF land TO any
foreign pauper who mig Int settle in the country. tie
deemed any act by Congress authorizing cession
as out Of order but insisted that the old States
retained all those rights which they possessed in
this respect, when they entered the confederacy.
lie denied the right In Congress, under the Con-
stItution, to dispose of the public lands in the
manner proposed. During an arduous life, he
said, he had been extensively brought into con-
tact with the poor among whom there Is grow
ing feeling that labor is taxed for the benefit of
the weather. classes and he was satisfied that
the advocates Of the bill had mistaken their course,
when they intended it for the benefit Of the poor,
who would be much better salts fed il the legsl
ture would keep its hands out Of their pockets.
Mr.. BOCOCK, of Virginia, here rose, and
stated that as his colleague, Mr.. A., was ndis-
posed, he moved that the committee rise.
The committee then rose, and the Chairman re-
ported progress
Mr.. COBB, of Alabama, moved that the House
take up the business the Speakers table, under
a suspension Of the rules; which being objected
to, the House adjourned at quarter past three
O'Clock.
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Charleston Preparatory Medical School.

TuyHE session Of this Institution will begin on
Il the first Monday in April, and terminate on
the last Saturday in July. The different chairs
will be occupied as follows:
Anatomy and Physiology, by f. L. MILES,
M. ID.
Institutes and Practice Of Medicine, by ID. ]
CAIN, M. d.
Materia Medica and Therapeutics, by F. p.
PORCHER, M. ID.
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Chill
dren. by E. BELIN FLAGG, M. D,
The Chair of Surgery has been offered to a
gentleman now in Europe, who, it is hoped, will
accept it, Shoald he not do so, it will be filled
before the time appointed for the opening of the
School.
Clinical Instruction will be given at the Marine
Hospital and Aims House, by Drs. ID. j. CAIN
and J. FORD PRlOLEAU.
During the session of the Medical College Of the
State of South Carolina, members of the class will
be examined regularly on the lectures delivered in
hat institution.
The Students will be shown cases among the
patients of the Teachers and such can be taken
TO the lecture room will be exhibited to them and
explained.
The most distinguished Surgeons in the city
have promised, whenever they can do so conve-
niently, to perform operations before the class
Doctors K. LEBBY and J. S. MITCHELL,
who have each large obstetrical practice, will
(as well the teachers,) give the Students
to all OF their cases OF this description, which
they can with proprety be allowed to visit.
In short, ample opportunities will be afforded
for acquiring practical, as well theoretical know-
edge Of the profession.
Ter mortuary statistics prove that Charleston
possesses snlubrity Of climate enjoyed by very
few cities in the world, and strangers are no longer
deferred from visiting her in the summer
Board and lodging can be obtained from $3.50
to S. a week.
Terms, fifty dollars, including examinations
during the winter. JAN 81 eowtal
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FOR CALIFORNIA.
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP
NY-THROUGH PASSAGE TO

COMPANY THROUGH PASSAGE TO
CALIFORNIA.
TNHE public will be gratfed to learn that the
United States Mail Steamship Company are en-
abled to announce that their arrangements are now
complete for sending passengers through from
New York To San Francisco and back.
In the first attempts Of this Company to meet
the wants Of travel TO California, by providing
ships the Pacific, in connection with their
ships from New York 10 Chagres, they were pre-
vailed upon, at the urgent solicitation of the great
number then DESTROYS To go out, Ia sell tickets for
through passages from Panama in advance, for
their ships then going round This was done
from desire to accommodate those who could
procure passages in no other quarter, and by
which, whatever might be the detention, they
would reach San Francisco sooner than by any
other line. Unforeseen difficulties, and the preva-
lence of fever at Rio de Janero at the time, pre-
vented their ships from reaching Panama as soon
as anticipated, and caused detention ut the 18th
mus, which was increased by the impotence OF
passengers in going forward, against the advice
of the Company, at an earlier day than the ship
could possibly reach Panama.
These Interruptions now all removed.
Three of the four ships Of the Company, intended
for the Pacific service, have arrived Mt Panama,
and several of them have performed trips to San
Francisco and back. So that the Company are
now able to give the public the that the
voyage through from New York to San Fran
cisco, will be performed with regularity and des-
patch
Their Pacific Line, from Panama to San Fran
cisco, consists of the
REPUBLIC, Capt. HuDsoN.
ITHMUS, Capt. tIircHCoCK.
COLUMBUS, Capt. PECK.
ANTELOPE, Capt. AcKLEY.
Their Atlantic and Gulf Line, from New York
to Chagres, Of the
GEORGIA, Capt PORTER, u. s. N.
OHIO, Capt. SCHENcK, u. S. N.
FALCON, Capt. HARTsTEIN, u. S. N.
The connection between the two lines will be
carefully and regularly kept up, so that no delay
beyond the usual stay Of the ship in port at Pana-
ma, will arise.
The large size, well known speed. and superior
accommodations Of their New York and Chagres
Line, and the speed and accommodations Of the
ships of their Pacific Line, offer the most certain,
rapid and pleasant through passage to California.
M. o. ROBERTS,
Cor. Warren and West sts., New York
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s. GRISWOLD g. co.

S. GRISWOLD e. CO.,
Successors TO Daniel Pratt 4 Co..
u ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
IL they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsville, Autauga county, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing exten
sve and complete, which will enable them to furn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms
AS to the superiority of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale of over 10000 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region
From Is years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
UPTheir Gins warranted to perform well
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call planters gene
rally or by letter directed to Praitville, Autauga
county, Alabama.
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell & Co, Mobile, and II. Kendall, & Carter Co.,
.Neio Orleans.
s GRISWOI,D e. Co