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Polynesian., 1854-03-11
Ole polpnesian.
The Bishops Banquet.
BY ANNA BLACKWELL.


Within his palace sits the lordly priest:
Upon the board before him smokes the feast;
Around are grave docesans IN state; 4 -
And threngs Of mcnials at the table wait.
The unctuoqs grace well said, with due " Amen ~
From these Right Reverend ''s Very Reverend" men,
So deep their reverence, good The cheer, 81
Nought but gentle clicking meet the ear.
With anxious, puzzled look and dubious air,
A valet glides behind his masters chair.
Ny lord ,-an't please your lordship, at the gate
Are Are some PsoI folks, who'll neither go nor wait,
And crave your lordshp's hospitality.
One is carpenter, my lord the rest,
l think, fishermen, but strangely drest;
A dozen should say, my lord, more;
And travel -stan'd, and weary and foot sore.
They seem in haste, my lord, and cannot stay -
For that their time is short they bade say"
"What mean you, sirrah by thus troubling me 20
g My lord, said your lrdship engaged !,
Well, send them off ~ his lrd>hip cries, eniaged,
For, while he stops his colloquy TO hold,
The savoury soup, OF course, is growing cold.
IL they have ausht to say TO me, these men,
Tell them tomorrow TO call again.
(The snowy napkin tue king meath his chin)
DO they mistake this for a common inn
A pretty set of knaves. y is strange indeed,
The insoence modern manners breed ~
"Ah strange indeed " responds each reverend guest,
And to the banquet turns with sharper zest.
Mid lucious fruits IN goblet shine achryma Christi and Fa
An atmosphere of comfort, and perfume,
And solemn luxury pervades the room
The heavier duties of the meal perform'd,
And heavy wits by kind libations warm'd,
These reverend tongues, UNLOCKED in accents low,
Bland eloquence discourse with courtly flow
Again the valet, with dubious air.
Stands silently behind his masters chair;
And, while he waits 10 catch his lordships eye,
scrap of parchment fingers anxiously.
At lergth the bishop glancing round by chance,
Espies his valet's rue full countenance.
His lordship's humor somewhat mellower grown,
: Are the men gone z" he asks, in banterng tone.
They are, my lord but he who seemed the head
Good, laughs the priest, carpenter, you said -
That this was for your lordship, bade me say
And then they shook their feet, and went away"
The bishop reads grows red and whitc in turn
For flaming words upon the parchment burn.
was a stranger you received me not;
Hungry and weary, you relieved me not
To these my brethren hospitality
Refusing, you refuse it unto me-"
And as he trembles, seized with sudden fears
The fiamiug scroll dissolves and disappears.
Quick. quick my carriage on the strangers track.
A thousand pounds To him vino brings them back
Guests, bishop, servants in their wild amaze,
With horses, Torches haste their several ways;
Jhro' garden, lane, and field o'cr hill and plain,
They seek the strangers, thru the night, vain.
Though they should speed until the morning break,
Thuse II raEger> they will hardly ovenake.
Polynesian., 1854-03-11

A GESrLEMAS.-Mr. Justice Talfourd, IN re-
cent trial, thus defined the character of gentle
man. The evidence proved that the defendant,
while in the theatre, had said to the plaintiff, " Do
not speak to mel am gentleman, and you are
a tradesman; = and in summing up the learned
Justice said -" Gentleman, is a term which
does not apply to any station. The man nf rank
who deports himself with dignity and candor, the
tradesman who discharges the duties Of life with
honor and integrity, entitled to II: nav, the
humbest artisan, who fulfls the Obligations cast
upon him with virtue aid with honor, is more en-
titled to the name of gentleman than the man
who can indulge in offensive and ribald rema rks.
however high his station" IF men would square
their conduct by this definition, all would be gem
tlemen.
Polynesian., 1854-03-11
CHINA GOODS

TUST RECEIVED per Danish Barque CON.
ID CORDIA, and for sale by the undersigned:
Cases black and plain cold Satins.
Do Gro de Naples, changeable Lustrings,
Do VIII. & cold embd Grape Shawls of sup. quail
Do Crimson and Scarlet Grape Bandas,
Black satin Neck Hdkfs., Feather Fans,
so setts 4 each, Camphor Chests,
Do do cold do Trunks ISIS
100 boxes, catties each, Oolong Tea, H
100 do do do do do.
l52 do "A do do Souchong Tea.
ALSO ON HAND AND FOR SALE
Plain cold Pongees, crimson and orange figured
Hdkfs, Chess Men and Chess Boards, Grass Cloth,
cases superior Muslir,s, &c.
H. HACKFELD & co.
Honolulu, Feb. 10, ls53.-3t-4l
Polynesian., 1854-03-11

In Australia, If one Of the diggers enters a ba-
kers shop to purchase wedding cake which costs
forty dollars, he throws down fifty dollar bill,
and takes handful Of doughnufs in charge.
Polynesian., 1854-03-11

A LDRICH s. BISHOP have lately received per
A ship CHII.O large and select assortment of
Groceries. Ship and Family Stores, Hardware Hats,
Roots and Shoes, and Clothing, which were ordered
expressly for this market and now offered for sale
at the lowest market prices
Also on hand and for SALE extra heavy o1 Iar,s'
made to ORDER half bbls and keg Slaves and heads'
and half bbls. and kegs set up.
Honolulu, Dec. L, lS53.-f-S0
Polynesian., 1854-03-11

ESsLIsa OeEas SrEAHERs-It is stated tha,
tho following sums are annually paid BY the Bit:
ish Government to six leading Steam Navigation
Companies; thus:
The Cunard Company, EAS000
West India - - 5ae 240,e00
Pacific Company, 10000
Cape Screw Steamship Company, 1000
Peninsular and Oriental Company. 2I9.E{5
East India Company for the line be-
: tween Suez and Bombay. $4,000
f764,e35
Polynesian., 1854-03-11

IUST RECEIVED and for sale by the unders'gn
J ed, cases of superior Claret-
Auou.t I3-I4.tf Won HOLT & HEUCk.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11
The pnrthnse Of rnhn

The London correspondent Of the New York Time,
who Is said to have good sources Of information
writes follows concerning the effect Of the Sponis
revolution upon Mr. Soules Negotiations for the pur-
chase Of Cuba. II will DO borne in mind, that the
parties from whom this account comes are not SUM
posed 10 favor the annexation of Cuba to this country
but we give the statements for what they are worth
"Mr. Soule Ia pretty good terms With Eplrtero b,t
he have already convinced himself that Cuba viii
be sold by the present Government The Duke Of Victory
has had frequent interviews with the American Minister
Tor the settlement Of the difficulties pending between the
two Countries aud has openly expressed his views which
may be summed up 10 the following terms The United
States bad grounds Of complaint against the late Govern
msnt OF Spain; 90 had SpSniAdS also The Unite States
have long s Of grievances against tho Court Of Ma rd
stl longer list oil greater grievances the Spanish nation
had 70 settle with the gamo Court. The United States
made energetic remon5ances sgainst aud required aoo
logy for tho past aud guarantees against future INJURIES
Spanish patriots s1iefe eIle prison and death by tho
hands Of the perpetrators OF those injuries revolution
has swept away that brood Of TN aef.otors and On
rules, against which the United S,atcs cannot
bsVo any complaint, aud the members Of which have no
Intention 70 hurt njure the great Republic This Cbi
net will do u best settle all matters Of difference having
pOeunisry character, aud to questions of national
honor snd digny the United States s1post any
grsasr satisfaction than IN tho fact that the impeaehed
Government has been driven out by popular rising As
20 Cuba 10 particular, there is AficAuzl ton in view
but no purchase IL hkcy-tbe government being conf.
dsnt that With an houest snd liberal policy toward the
colonies they will become useful aud better satisfied
dependencies Of the Mother country than they have been
hitherto.
such the declarations Of EIparsro to Mr. soule
and canno, help finding them reasonable.
AS 70 ahrs In 5psin there Is nobug 0eW OF interest,"
The situatou being still the K1mop OF ministerial
changes are saoat but they void Of foundation
suJ are AZ all events, premature. You may be
prsty that the Cabinet will s,Aud a. IL 10 until the
spiri' Of hs elected mJory Of InS members o the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

fas Ascfic saAsea.-fa,ellissass noon Captain To-
ssnsd, commander Of the Phoui has been received In
England stating that he was al Disco Island at tho end
OF June The thus far had proved highly unavot.
able Tor his expedition. An Eugish paper says.
"For many years had been known so seysre and
there fear tha, Capt Iugleded may NOT DO Bic 10
cross Ban bay, aud reach Bsschey fsand In which
case the absent vessels and especially Captains Mcclure
remain soorant Of what has boon done In the
Of the search for Sir John Frsnko expedition IL seem,
possible however, that the unusually large Quantities of
leo which have been 10 the Atlantic he Sprin
aud oven the summer have been occssoned by the
disruption and descent Of large bodies In the
part Of Bans Bay, leaving comparatively free while
the narrow portion at the southern outlet h.s been
choked We trust therefore. that Captain Iusleaed
proceeded to the norhward hs would end ess
to his progrsss"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

FiREAn unoccupicd three story brick tenement sua.
ted Oh 4h street, between Franklin and Grace and owned
by Mr.. Abraham Warwick, destroyed by FIRE about
O'Clock on yesterday morning.
Tho building was fred IN three places in tho third
story to which the ncendary gained access by ladder,
which left against tho back Of the house by some
parties who were engaged making some repairs in the
previous day.
The upper story and roof OF an adjoining building owned
and occupied by Mr. Archibald Pleassus was also de-
stroyed The loss on both ia estimated $4,000 which il
fully covered by insurance in tho Mutual Insurance office
and the Virginia Fire and Marine.
About o'clock the same morning. and while these
buildings were burning, fire broke out IN carpenter
shop on Sd street. between Main and Cary owned oy Mr.
Joseph +. Powell, which destroyed the building with
great quantity OF finished work stored therein.
tic loss In this instance is heavy there being nly an
insurance OF $500 upon the shop. This was in the Fire
Association "
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11
rD- The "MOrIIRIl,' BHsAsr CI,oTusr Oor,

sD- The "MOrIEIis' BREAsT CLOTHs" considering
the limited means used to bring them into public noorey
met With success unparalleled In the history remedies
The Introduction Of them public attention.
TACT which Is truly gasyinghe fact that they destined 10
supply remedy which will relieve suffering ago
nLhs inerns than any single remedy known among
suuerg which they prevent and which they
no class or condition rs is wide globe an
wherever the children there the truv d.r..
ing and peculiar suffering incident GATHaED BayIsr
Is knoEn and Attested.
These cloths
and some Of the Southern have many biyb
Testimonials to their great value have their
azure 10 single instance 70 give entire satisfaction
~ remittance OF $l00 accompanied by cents worth Of
postage stamps will the prompt by mail OF
pair OF these Cloths to Of the United States
They are for sale exclusively By
hDlE &c GRAY Wholesale and Retail Agents
JeI lSI Main street, Richmond, Virginia
Pull directions for applying these Cloths viii accompany
them IL would be esteemed favor
Cioth would make known the estimate place upon them
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

SAD AccIprST-A child about two years of nm. h..
longing to Mr. John L. Smher, fell from a pazzt' rear
Of his store No 90, Main street. on Saturday afternoon
and was 20 badly hurt as to have rendered is
hopeless.
The child was in the charge OF negro servant In tho
temporary absence of the mother and was permitted TO
crawl ABOUT piazza which In such perfect state OF
decay have given way under the weight of tho hsh
lts head was dreaduly injured by the fall against The
pavement so much have rendered its death Ger
tain beyond all hopes to the contrary
The account Of this sad accident reached tbo n,o,hs
while at market Ovepowcred by the awful tdnr, abe fel,
inseusibe and continued so for a considerable time An
aggravang feature 10 the said circumstance was the alb
sence Of the father Of the child In New York Tn, ni.,,.
was at least thirty feet from the ground
+. s.-The child died about o'clock Saturday eve,
ming.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

THE Hon. JoHs G. DoRbls, U. S. Secretary Of the
Navy having jus, returned to Washington from rsi, to
his home in North Carolina it is stated that his election
to the u S. Senate has been defn,vely arranged /,
will be remembered tina, the late election in North Caro-
lima resulted 10 the choice Of Democratic majority to
both houses of the Legislature. 1t is believed that Mr.
DObbin will be chosen to f the vacancy which already
exists In the representation of North Carolina in the
Senate and that Mr. Mallory of Florda will succeed him
as head of DEPARTMENT
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

Tnr MrssrRELs.-Kunksls Ethiopian Minstrels continu,
TO draw crowded houses nightly They had an afternoon
performance Saturday Free for children under twelve
years Of sge-thc receipts from persons above that age
being kindly appropriated by the troupe in aid Of the
Washington Monument
TIE performance on Saturday night admir- able a.
usual, and the number In attendance immense The er
tensve patronage given to this troupe not~thstan ding
the Indictment state OF each evening since their rst an.
citizens. -
To night benefit will DO given to Mr. John T. Ford
the active and enterprsng agent of the company We
large attendance the occasion
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

FiRE-The alarm Of 6rs about half pas, o'clock on
Friday night was occssoped by the burning Of desk 10
the scnool room OF Mr. Tghs Franklin, between 9th
ano 1h streets Toe ro ,prosd through the room but
was eIngushed before any material dsmsgs vas done
Tae los did not exceed 30 $40 We could not learn
whether II Was Insured.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

THROWING srosra-A small negro boy named jim,
slave to Mr.. Corbin Warwick, brought bsoso the
Mayor, on Saturday, on suspicion Of being one Of
party Of boys who had thrown stones through
the windows Of Mr. Robt Sauards coal house corner of
sixth aud Grace streets on Thursday last.
Carter old negro 10 charge Of the house during
the absence Of Mr. s. said that this boy threw no rocks
though he with the party.
The boy said they thrown by Frank, 4 slave be-
longing to the Rev. Mr. Woodbridge He will he up to.
day,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

MARIO AND GRIsl.-The second performance OF these
atstes al Castle Garden, New York attracted but thin
attendance. The Times says that net more than 1900
persons present. whereas the place will hold more
than three times that number This is the effect OF
any want of appreciation OF the great soprano and tenor
but agans. tho extraordinary prices
of admission, aud especially the selling auction. At
the frat concert the SIS seats half filled A,
the second, with prices reduced to g. things we're still
worse.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS

Scssoiz RinsolS are requested Announce
that Norfolk Railroad con,snon assemble In ths, city
the sh All sections Of the State Invited part
the poeedoGs aud appoint delegates
At early day. a. -... q
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

costes sra. have s.eoms kde~n. II thi spirit saeua
be more radios, than have hoped for then, be sure
some change Ia the Cabinet Il than probable; but
loyal majority would not alter anything"
P.oo.rss OF rHr FivER IN CnARLrsroS, s. C-The
Charleston Mercury Of the 7h Inst, gives the following
account Of the fever in that city:
The report OF the City Register shows great increase
Of mortality during the - hours ending last evening
We do suppose thai the average Increase to be
tmated BY this comparative advance preceding reports
bot the disease is generally dnased and the whole
unscclma.ed populoon may be considered within It's in
auenee Nor can expect any sensble change, except
from the dminution Of subjects and the gradual
depcy Of the influences Of cool weather.
"In the meantime Whatever be dons BY the until
ring bors Of our physicians, and the humanity Of
people to relieve the suffering aud danger Of the sick
will be faithfully performed.
"In this connection, suggest that all unnecessary
parade at Funerals and especially the calling Of mt.
~ companies, should be dispensed with. We recognise
the generous motive that prompts these last
Of respect to the dead but In such time ii Is still
the living and the suffering those who have passed
beyond the reach Of aid that demand consdcra
on and the funeral march that accompanies the human
dust to s hnal resting place, from sympathy become
the prophetic messenger Of death the weak sufferer
his bed Of pain"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

BEATING Wnirr.-Polly, slave, hired 10 Mr.. w. B.
Raeie, was ordered ten by the Mayor Saturday, for
beating boy named Henry Anderson on tho forehead
with rock on Thursday between Second aud Tnird on
Leigh street.
The boy testified that no merely seated on rock
near furniture wagon when she walked up and ordered
him on He refuse to go, when she seir d n rack aud
struck bm He returned the blow but che repeated tho
attack and compelled him to ay. She also struck him
severe blow ON the back.
vi. proven that the boy respassed Mr. RaicliTos
premises. Of which she In charge, tho day before
THE transaction.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

SrABBSG.-A negro man named WIN. Trabue a sI,v,
belonging to the estate of Mr. Jewet. stabbed another
negro named Spring, Save Of A. F. D. Clifford at tho
Black he'h Coal Pon Saturday week last from the ef.
fects Of which he died on Saturday last
His intesnes were so badly that It was cause of
general surprise how he could have survived 40 LONG
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

-, DR?wNEp.-A negro about 80 years OF age, named
washington slave OF Mr.. WIN. Goudin precpitated
rom boat toto the canal the guage dock on Friday
Venipg by the breaking ofaoW iae upon which he was
nnnlng with all his force, add drowned s body was
found peir the Armory bridge, on yesterday morning
snu az inquest b'ns hold over H. verdict Of scedhuti
drowning was recorded.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11
IRISH Rror.-we copy the following from the 2emphi.

Enquirer oil the 2Ith ult
An extensive Irish riot occurred last evening short
distance from the city, the Raleigh road. Various
ports we're in circulation last night respecting the
Der present. Killed, wounded, &C., aud the consequence
likely 10 ehsue From the best information We could Oh.
tain suppose that the party have numbered near
lOO-cOmpOsed Of Irish laborers from the railroad An
American boy who riding peacefully along the road
was tired upon, his horse badly wounded aud bis shirt
pierced by rifle ball Up to the time of writing thi
article had heard Of deaihwhch could be credi
ted Some reports said Irish had been killed some
fourteen, and others and less These reports were
however not reliable. The Deputy Sheriff hal gone out
TO ascertain he exact state of affairs but that DO! return.
ed up to the time Ct writing this report
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

SrEAtfSG A WATCH.-Charles, free coIored fellow
was ordered 30 by the Mayor, Saturday for stealing
syor watch tho property Of John Conner resident
the foot OF 9th street
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

Grs. LOPEZ AND CoNPAsIoSs-On the Is. Of Sep
TENDER the Cuban eIes in New Orleans celebrated the
anniversary Of the death Of General Lopez and his
panons who slain in the Square Of Atares Ir the
morning there for the repose ofthe "Martyrs
while in the evening euogy to the Memory OF Mar
cisco Lopez" spoken i'll Spanish by F. A. Castion;
discourse in English, "Tbe union of the Martyrs and
the union of tie Races" delivered by j. S. Thrashe
the philosophy OF The Cuban Revolution" was discuss
ed in Spanish, by Gaspar Be;ancourt and an ode also in
Spanish, entitled The Heroes" spoken by J. A.
Ouintero.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11
FALL CAMPAIGN or 1881.
M l1'TIIINl1 HT I1fff.f.,

OIIVI HILNU-OLUIH TNU.
WM W. SMITH 10 now receiving his usual stock OF Fail and
w Winter olohlog for ~ and YoHtls wear which viii
o0mpri'e AL the latest styles Of Fdbrc Ont This Iock f.
tier made than usual having been Manufactured o1ps,,Iy Tor
the CITY and Country trade Of Jir1fnid ''' ~
Wy stock Will be added 10 By weekly arrivals, IN
this country. 800 "PP''H"0e u"
Bt have also hand complete a,o,tm,p, Of o,o,,,
notice. -~'' H''"'''
call rs,psefny solicited before puroha,inr q, y poo,,o
WI De QUICK SAILS AZ SMALL PRoglfs for okBH
-, VS.. IRA SMITH, liz Main street
sen Rloh non1 danufaoturer OF Clothing.
n - K sell JAS wINsroN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

RArS-lt rained during Saturday night and until about
10 o'clock yesterday morning. The weather is pleasant
since then.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

NESEzUELA.-The account of a battle IN the province
of Barquesme'o between the government troops aud the
revoluonsts in which the latter utterly routed is
confirmed by letter to the New York Herald, dated
Maracaibo, August sth. The rebels were commanded by
Gen. Rodriguez, and the gh, took place on the 9th OF
July. Accounts to the fate o. Rodriguez himself were
conflicting, some saying that he fell in the battle, and
Others that he escaped rising sgAins, the
had taken place in the province of Barinas
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

SHOCKING MURDER was committed va Monday nigh,
last, on the Pennsylvania, canal about three miles from
Pneburg 1t is stated that named Benj,mn Brewer
and bis wife hsd been quarreng the house referred
TO- and that John Nixon the captain of the canal boat
Eureka, which happened to be passing tina, point at the
time. went ashore to make peace between them Brewer
inside the house when the captain got of the boat
but he came out almost Immediately attacked him with
corking msllet aud literally be his brains out
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

CHOLERA ~ BALrfHoRF.-Tno Brtinore Pltrio. gives
The PARTICULARS Of ten CASES occurring ia that city, on
Monday aud Tuesday, ia which person, died suddenly
after fe" hours Illness from merely eating ru or crab,
OF hsh. -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-11

We learn tn" Dr. H. T. Ootss,y Of ,hi, city hs, been
elected one Of the instructors Of Clinical Medicine.
The Pnil"lo'p1i Bbcklcy Hospital Dr. c. va, formerly
A''saE re'i'ns piy'i!su in this intituton aud sned
TIE 20" With honor to himself and to his native CITY of
Rehw nd.