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Polynesian., 1852-08-07
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

- COMMERCIAL HOTEL
x1 HENRY MACFARLANE bess
Hill to acquaint his friends, and Gentlemen
dz~A arriving in Honolulu, that his Hotel
will be found to possess every requisite accom-
|modation Wines, Spirits, Ale and Porter, of su-
perior quality. Superior Billiard Tables and Bowl
ing Alleys. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths.
WINES, SPIRITS, ETC, PER BOTTLE.
Champagne, 81 so Whiskey So so
Port : 2 90 Brandy, Martell's . "a
tSherry, 90 best,-
Madeira, 2 90 Gin, Schiedam, best SO
Hook, so Ale,- 75
|Sautene, = 90 Porter, as
|Claret, 90 Cordiais & Liquors 200
|Cider, = 90 Old Tom, SO
BATHS.
|CoId and Shower Baths. so
Honolulu September 2lst, lS50.-l9-ly-
Polynesian., 1852-08-07
Out Of the Tavern &c.

Out of the tavern I've just stepped to night:
Street you are caught in q very bad plight;
Right hand and left hand are both out Of place
Street, you are drunk. 'tis a very clear case.
Moon, tits very queer figure you cut;
One eye is staring, the other is shut
Tipsy, I see /; and you're greatly to blame,
Old as you are, tits q terrible shame.
Then the street lamps: what a scandalous sight,
None Of them soberly standing upright;
Rocking and staggering why, on my word,
Each of the lamps is rs drunk as a lord.
All is confusion: now isn't il odd,
l am the only thing sober abroad,
Sure il were rash with this crew to remain,
Better go into the tavern again.
Polynesian., 1852-08-07

BY HIS MAJESTY KA.
MEHAMEHA Ill KING OF THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, BY AND
WITH THE ADVICE AND CON
SENT OF THE MOBILES AMI
REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE
PEOPLE In LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL ASSEMBLED, JUNE
18th, 1852.
Polynesian., 1852-08-07
lConcluded.]

ART. SIS. The Kings Ministers hole
seats in the House Of Mobiles and they
have the right to be heard in the House o
Representatives, when accused of mal-ad
ministraton in office.
Polynesian., 1852-08-07
THE MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR BILL SIGN
ED BY THE GOVERNOR

AT quarter past eleven, the Secretary of State
came In with the following message -
Council CHAMBER, May o., 1852.
To the President of the Senate =
Sir:-Former and appropriate usage requires that
notice of the official sanction of the executive to the
several bills and resolves which have been submitted
message delivered by the Secretary of the Common
wealth.
Having this day signed bill entitled An act
concerning the manufacture and sale of spurious or
Intoxicating liquors" Ideem it proper to communi-
cate the fact to the honorable Senate in which IL
originated, In a more solemn form.
This bill appears to be Identical in all its features
but one, with that which / returned to the Senate
on the 10th inst, with my objections to its passage
That provided for a reference to the people, with
the use of the open ballot. This rests entirely upon
the action OF the government. 1t seems to high
ly proper that whenever a law is submitted to the
people it should be in such manner as to render
the decision final.
In the communication to which have referred I
stated that my chief and sufficient objection was
"aganst the means of aseertaining the public will
The bill under consideration does not affect the
principle of the secret ballot also stated that the
bill contained new principles of legislation, of
doubtful expediency, and that the judgment of the
people should be taken, and the of the secret bal
lot required. To that opinion still adhere. Tie
course pointed out seemed to necessary to bring
the within the rule that law is the embodn-
ent of PRE- existing and ascertained public sentiment.
But the Legislature, after deliberate reconsider
alton of the subject has expressed an opposite opin
ion. The point of difference is of expediency.
think it expedient to pass the bill without such
a reference to the people as 1 have named. The Le-
gislature thinks it expedient to PASS the bill ac-
cordng to the usual forms. Upon this point of diff
erence, do not feel at liberty, from doubts in my
own mind, to withhold my assent to q measure in
tended to advance sacred moral cause.
have, therefore, approved the bill entitled " An
act concerning the manufacture and sale of spirit
uous or intoxicating liquors"
GEO. S. BOUTWELL,.
The announcement was received with storm of
applause, which was promptly checked by the Ser
Polynesian., 1852-08-07

The NICARAGUA RouTB TO NEW YoRx-This route
Is not yet completed but when all the contemplated
Improvement have been made, the time between the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans viii be reduced more
than fifty per cent The distance from New York to
San Francisco by this route is about FIVE thousand
miles. From the city of San Francisco to San Juan
del Sur, or ST. John of the South on the Pacific is
about $500 miles-thence by land to Virgin Bay, on
| Lake Nicaragua, IL l-2 miles-thence across the
Lake to San Carlos at the head of the river ST. john
~ miles thence down the river ST. John to the
portage at the rapids comnsonly eed the Castilian
rapids. "a miles. This is portage Of only about
three hundred yards, the descent in the river being
too great to admit of safe passage for boats Thence
to the mouth of the St. John river. at Greytowp ON
the caribbean sea- so miles, From Greytown to New
York the distance is estimated at 900 miles From
this point the traveller can without deIay take shin
directly for the city of New York, and, generally
speaking, can procure passage directly to New Or
leans, without any of those delays which are alike
yexatious and expensive-the distance being about
900. The company design speedily as practices
bic forming connection line between Greytown and
New Orleans, by placing the line two steamships
OF the first class to regularly between those two
ports. When this arrangement shall be made, the
trlp from San Francisco to New Orleans may be
made in about twenty days.
The Steamships Prometheus, Daniel Webster,
Northern Light. and Psmpero, on the Atlantic side
and the Pacific, S. s. Lewis, Brother Jonathan. Pi-
oneer, and Independence, on Pacific side, are all of
the first class, and commanded by able and accomo-
dating officers. The Central America, fine boat, os
315 tons, with side wheels, runs upon the lake, in
connection with the Director The river boats have
side wheels and are entirely SAFE In the month Of
February last there were three steam boats in number
upon the river, capable of carrying 290 passengers
each Since that time, two new boats of very light
draught. with capacity to accomodate 500 passen-
gers each, have been put upon tie river. The
age time OF crossing from to this route is
at present, about thirty hours.
The company have entered into contracts for the
construction OF plank road the entire land part
OF the route, with pier at each of the following
places One at San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific;
one at Virgin Bay, on Lake Nicaragua, and one at
San Juan del Norte, or Greytown on the Atlantic
side OF the Isthmus. According to the stipulation
OF this contract the road and piers be complete
ed by the first day of August, 1852. On the CON-
pletion of these works. ships will lie alongside the
piers, which will supersede the necessity of boats to
run between the ships and the shore.-N. Y. Herald.
THE MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR BILL SIGN
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25
JAPAN.

Az the country Of japan is at thus time
elicitiug much attention from our govern
ment. aud an expedition has been recent
III fitted out to visit that country, the tos
lowing extract from lengthy article upot
the subject 10 the ST. Louis Iateitgencef
will prove Of Interest,"
"Withont pursuing exact details any inr
Their, we may mention that during tho pres
ent century at least twenty different ut
tempts at opening some sort Of intercourse
with the Japanese people have been made
| sy the English, French and Americans
All have been alike unsuccessful, though
some were managed with admirable tact
land skill. The most formal effort on ouI
part was that Of 1916. Commodore Bid
| die. with the "Columhus" and "Vlncen
mes" appeared a, the entrance OF tho b.,
Of .Joddo ON the Goth July. The ships were
Immediately surrounded by abou, tonI
hundred guardboats, TO prevent their en-
trance or communicating with The shore
President Folks letter 10 The Emperor was
ueIFeTtu, Uu"eNGEt dHt aitei ~ H'e ~ - -
DAYS was answered as follows: mo trndt
can be allowed with any foreign II ton, ex.
cept Holland"
.The mineral wealth Of Japan is said e
have an extent that would be fabulous,
we're il not well authenticated. Gems
and gold exist 10 such proilision that they
are bestowed Iavishly about desd bodies
and buried with them Mt only the pal
ace Of the Emperor, bnt the houses OF M.
ny Of the great lords are covered with rich
plates Of gold. Silver, copper. In and
roa arc there In measure'ess abundance
while pearls, aga,cs. jlsprrs, carnellan>
and other precious stnues. are held 10 little
9r no estimation BY the nhabItants. who
have never We; acquired the art OF polish
ing them. One # the three prncipal island,
Is larger than Great Britain and the ahhle
population is so immense. with these vast
stores Of wealth al their command, that any
nation which could have
unlimited access TO the people, and trade
10 MI parts of the empire, would rapid,
build no mercantile affllence uusar.
0assed in the annals Of the world"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

On Thursday 18th Nov at The residence OF DR.
NJ D. Hickman, by Rev + NJ. MlLEs, NJ,
JAMES RUM OLD, j.. to Miss SUSAN J.
tEID, all Of Davenport
May happiness attend our friends, and love
md confidence smooth the rugged journey u
life.
In this city, at the residence OF J. A. Crandal
Wean sday evening, Nov. nth, by Rev. 7,
'RABa,oK, CHRISTOPHER S. WITS Err aid
Miss ALICE T.. BfRNER, all OF avenport.
The above notice wa. accompanied not on,
BY a generous supply of wedding cake, but viii
gold piece OF the value OF $50! The lber.l
-pirit that has ever characterized Mr. Whislel
aas caused him TO be successful among US as !
merchant. We wish him all happiness
On the 18Th inst by VIM BrERis, Mr. NO.
All DANIELS 10 Mrs. EMILY WRIGHT, al
OF Scott county,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25
L. G. EADS,
GENERAL LAND AGENT,
IbAtt NPUiiI. ION \.

IL ANiN; located myself IN he CITY OF hav-
i i enpor; for the purpose oi transactthg
General Lane Agency, respectfully TEND my
my services 10 ali who may trast their BUSHES
10 my charge, IN the purchase aud sale OF Real
Fs,ata. improved or n'hefwi-e. Purchase SAT
and locating Land Warrants, Leas ne Lands and
Houses, collecting rents, pay 'ng Taxes. collect
rug money and renting 10 its proper destlna-
ton the day on which il Is coll cted, and dong
many other things connected with Land Agen
ct business, when called on
Having been long a citizen Of Scott county,
possessing general and accurate knowledge Vt
the most desirable localities wihlniis bounds
! can but hat'er myself that ! shall receive a
share, at least. OF th kind Of business. In a
short time | design connecting with the above
business, an Intelligence Office, the nature Of
which wtll be duly made known through the
Newspapers OF the city. Ny place Of business
tor the present viii be in the Office OF A. W..
MfGsEGoR, Esq, west side OF Man, between
LIST and I'd Streets, where ! can be found ea,ly
and late, ready 10 serve all who may desire my
services IN the above business.
Nov D5 1870
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

Mn. WEBsrER's DEBr "A, n meeting
4 tho CITIZENS If NJ tnche~ter, n. H., or
he 3iI ull.. the Rev Mr. DAVIS, who had
just returned from NJ r.hiioid, remarked:
A word about his debts. bad heard
again aud ngain that he did not pay. 10.
qrlred Of Abbott. Said he, Mr.. Dtvi>
from my personal Knowledge derived from
keeping the private accounts ct Mr. Web
.ior, | have some opportunity OF knowing
Not bill which has been presented f"
rwp or mArc wears, during which period
have been with him, but has been prompt
'v paid; aud ie v DAVIS before he died, b.
C He'd the ovefsecr OF bis farm, gave hin
five hundred dollars 10 pas eyers man, anc
sent for the minister and paid all that wa
due him; 81 il shall not be said Dlnir
Webster died 10 debt 10 any man. These
we're the words OF his private secretary
aud began 10 think those who knew Web
ter best, loved him most; and sir, va
convinced oi il more and moro as ap
preached Boston io.daN"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

DISTRESSING CAsE.-Ooe Of the most
painful bereayements that We have bad re.
Gently 10 record is that which has befalieu
German resident OF this CITY. Mr.. john
George Koch. Having established him
self 10 business here be wrote to Germany
for bis family to come to this country. Ii
company with her sister, his wife started
with her seven children. They were pros.
Pered so far as New Orleans, but ere ,hes
reached ST. Louis, the wife, sister a nd three
children died. In The hospital al ST. Leu
is they left the fourth child Al Montrose
fifih was buried and only two Of that nu
merous family have reached their des,ina.
tioD.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

A FORTUNE IL VIEw.--Alr } bn CroIts
Cuilield. aged seyeniv-six Years, died on
tie 2Sth ultimo. AT his residence In Ann
street, where he had for several Years lived
In a penurous and retired manner. u
was believed that by his peuuriUus hablt
he had saved small Sum of money, earned
a, his trade, cohhing boots aud shoes; tui
great was the surprise his friends ant
others, on overhanIing the old boots in the
corner Of his room. soon after his death. l.
find some Of them literally crammed with
sid wallets well filled with the "reot Of all
evil" 1t is impossible at preseD, to tel
the amount oil. fortune he has left, bat we
have heard it estimated at so large =
sum as to seem iucredable--S 2Oa, 900
md what makes /, more interesting to the
parties concerned, he has left will as
long rs the moral law. well and faithfully
executed, in which he DEGREES Tint his es-
ta'e shall be kept in trust for frenty gear
before The heirs, with one exception. cnr
receive any benefit ihereffom. = Boston
Advertiser.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

The Albany Knickerhocker brings u
an account OF a genera slaughter Of caitl'
81 tie Abant and Schenect ldv Railroad
II appears that some twenty cattle were
wing on the track 10 the night, and were
disturbed from their quiet slnmbers by a
freight train, which was moving along a
its highest speed. The locomotive ran 4"
yer the whole herd MASKING aud mangiing
them 10 the most apr we'd lstA le. S'raDgt
10 say. neither The engineer or tircma /
we're injured, although the locomotive was
broken ia numberless pieces, not a wher
or any part Of the machinery being left
whole.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25
ANOTHER GRIST MILL.

We understand The Grist Mill Of Messrs
Howard e. Weeks, located 10 The lowe,
part Of the city, went into operation lasr
Saturday, and that il works beautiful,
With three run Of stones they turn oni
three barrels of Flour per hour, which fol
quality is said to compare with any eyer
manufactured 10 this portion Of the West.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

President FILLM,RE.-W learn thu,
= an appropriate mark 81 respect for tn,
President OF The United States, numhe
It gent MISUNDERSTANDING, members Of Con
gress, Judges Of the Supreme Court, an,
citizens of both politics. parres-bave en-
pius cd Mr. ID Stone to execute a bust III
pore Italian marble Of Mr. Fillmore. witt
he design Of having il placed permanent,
III the Presidential mansion, "a an apprn
,rlaie testimonial TO the character Of on,
vha has so greatly adorned and dignifec
his position. II Is 10 be regretted thai
lkenesses Of al he Presidents have MOI
been pres served in the same m,nner. H.
this particular the Cooperation of Baltimore
.hive evinced proper respect { r then
chief magistrates the portraits Of nearly nj
i whom adfrn The council chrmbers s.
I'r. Stone we are informed has Just com
p'oled Il, SITS of Chief Justice Taney and q
Justice Wa,ne. which are pronounced chef
iourrcs. - Baltimore American.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25
THE GAZETTE,
ALFRED SANDERS, EDlroR.
CITY OF DAVENPORT.
THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER Is, 1852.
THE WEATHER.

During the last week We have had
weather that would well become mid win
ter. Sunday nigh, we had On old. fashion
ed ese,ern storm tina, brought with i, snow
which dfifted until While some place. were
bare, less exposed ones were piled up ,c
the depth Of three or four feet. We com
mence the publication Of our ihermome,ri
cal table Of the weather, placing in con
trast that Of last winter. Oar thermome,a
Is the same one used for the last two win
ters and occupies the same situation. Oh
ssrvations are made about daylight:
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25
Cook s. SARGENT's BANKING Housr

Cook s.. SARGENT's BANKING House.
The increasing business OF The firm OF
Cook s. Sargent has caused them to en-.
largetheir banking house--ihey have now
one Of the nea,est and most conveniently
arranged establishments TO be found in an,
Of the western cities. They have recent.
ly located branch cf their house ia Rock
Island. Oar neighbors may congratulate
themselves upon the pecuniary facilities
that will thus be furnished them by tbi.
old and we'll established house.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25
pENToN ON DEMOCRATIC BALTIMORE CON
MENTIONS.


have only spoken Of legislative apu
ses al Washington, and the nsurpation o.
na,ionai legislation BY band Of intrusive
md high trading agents; there IS another
branch Of abuse which requires attention..
tia, of The usurpation OF elections by eau.
cuses and conventions, which nave grown
40 as NEW POWER, and now control neari'
! III elections from President OF the Uhlteo
States down TO tho most inconsiderabie
county officer, and generally without re-
gard 10 The popular will, and with an eye
10 their own advantage. | cannot explore
this abuse which strikes at the foundation
II all elective governments, nor trace J,
| through in the States and the counties.
can only speak of the Presidential conven.
tons, and Of what heard at Washing.
ton, that sixty thousand dollars were ex
pended during The last one al B1ilimore
lin three houses in the entert ainment OF
delegates! Of course to get al their under
Standing through The medium Of their slon,
achs Fasting and praying would have
been better preparation Tor The discharge
Of their duties. Fortunately neither 81
these three houses carried their man. III.
lot fell upon one for whom no money bad
heen expended 10 procure nomination
Bat that was an accident, and we have no
fgh, TO expect such good for,nne again.
President ms king has now become regn.
ar arr, or trade, followed by old politicians
ii the expense, md without the consent,
or even know ledge 81 The peope. VIII
knoaa, except the initiated, TINT the last
Democratic convention elongated Itself eA
appointing q committee To sit till 1876!
fe, they did il I! made a committee Of q Q 7
own bndy-thirt. one ~ nnmher-ane II
cach State-to sit four years-their da
lies slight upon the record great in per
|t9rmance Aud wiih what design! very
COMPREHENSIVE from the complexion OF the
gentlemen appointed, and of whom YOU
nay Judge from the specl en- IN thl-
State. 1t things 90 on at this rate, Ia.
people 81 the United States will have n
no more hand in the selection Of their
Presiden, thin the srbjacis of the Elrope
III monarchies have ia begeiting the child
who il 10 become their King.
The remed. for The usurpa'ioneSf tie
elective franchise is, for the peop'eVo take
the election into their own hands rrppdi
tie caaenses and conventions aud tnIlaw The
constitution Of the United States az il now
stands, until amended hy giving direcl
vote t. The people, and a second election
,etween the two highest when no one re
teises mi rily Of the whole IN the fire.
let the legitimate authority decide respon
,ihls between the three highest presented
bv the people, thsu 10 submit the whole Sc
lection Ia irresponsible assemblages, self
Iappuinte1. rintinp ii wine aud meat while
.pating high game for the grea. office
which belongs to the people.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

The DRuID Horn PLAYERS had crowded
houses at their concerts last Friday enc
Saturday evenings. Many attended who
could not obtain an entrance. We shall
rejoice when the concer, room being fitted
up by Mr. Le Claire shall be finished; il
the meantime we cannot perceive any val
10 reason why our county should no, re
alize hundred or two dollars this winter
from the use Of our Court House for such
purposes.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

SINGULAR RECOVERY OF A MIssISG De
p STA gentienan who is doiag bust
ness a, Al State street, Il ston, occupe
- an office the room some Years ugn nse'
a. bauking house bs the Eag'e Bunk -
Whilst removing some waste papers iron
FIRE pr OF vanI, contiguous 10 his office
n the 30h ult.. the broker discovered
,msil bag containing twenty doHhpons -
On making application TO the bank, it va
scerlained that the bag bed teen deposit
ed seven Years since bv Daniel Drepef
nd was shortly afterwards missed. Pre-
Der search was instituted, but the moue
could not he found, mud The hauk compro
missed with the dcpa-i'or by paaing one
half the loss, nnd the matter was settle,
and torgoiton until the missing bag Wa
discovered as above stated.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

ST. Louis is noted for the immens,
wealth If some Of its citizens. We arr
glad to see that they use it nob,y:
The 81. Louis Republican mentions tn
contributions of several Of its citizens .
that CITY to benevolent aud moral oh eci
which show The generosity Of The donor
in a most pleasing light. II. ID Bacon
Esq. gave $40 ,000to The Mercantile Ii
ritp Association Cod O'FaiIen built
iispensarv for The Medical College, nj
cost Of over f20,000, which is designet
for The benefit Of The poor, and secures 'h'
perpetual annual payment al S 900 f.
is support A IadH has procured The sub
.crptlan If $4,000 for a "Wido~'
Home" and Col O'Fdlen gave fiitee,
acres for the site the institution Thre
"nng business mcn gave $4,000 Tor thl
hect.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25
A GALLANT WHlc.-The following

A GALLANT WHlc.-The following be-
vas mode few days before the "pfe.j.
leutial election between Wing and ID
Democrat a, Phiisdelphis: TIE loser T.
purchase, saw. and carry into the CHI nbri
4 the winner, half cord Of good hickor
wood saving TO commence al 3 O'Clock P
~ il front 81 The house. The loser luIiI
ntends to pay the bet in day or Two, ia
he sake If Gen. Winfield Scott; and !
arge number Of his pollica aud persona
friends vii be present 10 encourage hin
"a his a!juous task.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-11-25

CANE down Salt river las, week in com
psny with Ex.Goy. BRleGs. Found tbs
old gentleman exceedingly kind aud amia
ble and from his sleek appearance were LEI
G believe he had Jared pretty well IN ihose
d ggins'. As We woulj.sp al good soro
iar him. suppose we put him in nomination
a. the nineteenth candidate for The Posi-
oiiice?