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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-29

GROVELAND GARDEN AND NURSERY
Bd'een st. Paul and st. Anth,my, near the Hall:
Uay House.
|HNiE subscriber, would invite the attention of those
VINO Wish TO set cut fruit this fall the en-
SUING spring, to their stock of trees that have been
grow. III this Territory from three years. In
connection with The Scott Nursery, Davenport Iowa
they are prepare" to Ell all orders for either standard
or dwarf trees, o and every description that will
De required Tor this climate, together with Currants,
Gooseberries Grape Vines, &c AlsO am thing in the
ornamental line, such as Roses, Dalas Ihloxes, and
the various kinds of Towering plants usually kept in
such establishment
Orders are respectfully solicited from those who wish
70 sci out ru trees or eHhellish their grounds AS
have rot sufficient quantity hand supply the
demand, we hope to receive orders EARLY THIS FAL,
to make up the deicienc, at the nursery mt Dav.
enport where we expect to spend the winter Orders
may be addressed to left at the of Mr. j. l.
Fullerton, ST Paul. l.. nj. FORD Il co
st. Paul, Oct. I3.-tf
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The only CrOckery store in Minnesota.

HO MARVIN is truly grateful to the inhabitants
~ . OF st. Paul and TIE whole Territory, for the
prorpt and very liberal support which they have award
ed to the above undertaking. From the first, it has hcen
ms ambition to do business, which being exclusively
for China, Glass and Quccusware, should meet the de-
lals OF the rnbiic i'll that line fully than mix
ed business could DO.
r. NJ sell AS cheap, and ill orders rs well as
any house this side of st. Loui>; he has now heavy
stock, ana notwithstanding the high price of freight and
the scarcity oi crOckcry IN the country account of
the closing of the English manufacturers he il deter
mined to sell at his former low prices Call and
see my stock, of Gilt Band, White and IlIstrc China.
Glassware, Iron Stone China,
Tumblers, Cut Mulberry Wure,
do Pressed, Blue Ware,
Fruit Bowls, Granite Ware,
Syrup Cans, &C Ware,
etc. etc, etc.
st. Paul, Minnesota Crockery Store.
st. Paul. Dec. &. 1888. 3i-tf
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IUNIE public hereby notified that the undersigned,
III the true and rightful owners of ale Sueur City,"
in the county of lie Sueur and Territory of Minnesota,
did, the 26th day Of August le53 lay out the said
City OF lie Sueur and that plot of said City has been
duy recorded in the office of Register of Deeds in said
county And the public hereby cautioned against
purchasing property in said City, without having first
obtained title from the undersigned, they alone
give good and sufficient title purchasers in the first in
tance. - =. CHhlS11
Sent 12 1S53-22tf JAMES CURRAN.
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GKUCEKI t;N AND PKOVlSIONS.
FOR THE MILLION

ID PRESLEY has left "n last Saturday. the 22d inst;
AOs for St Louis TO purchase the largest stock that
was ever brought to this place. lie would
specially cali the attention Of his surrounding friends
and the public in general to that good opportunity for
those who wish to bWy cheap in every thing in his limo,
without running all town TO buy what they want,
please step in and examine prices and quality. Also,
in addition tn this, has just received this week Hams,
Eggs, Fresh Bnter Cheese, Oysters, Sardincs Lard,
Flour, Extra and Superfne, Corn Meal and good many
other hngs too ehtiOn ut the large brick
block, Third street. st. Paul.
Wholesale and retail 2-tf
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<VHI. w. FINCH. NJ. D.,

WM. w. FINCH. NJ. d.,
hFFERS his professional services the citizens of
~ st. Paul and vicinity
Office in Judge i.amhcrt's brick building.
Special attention will be given to Rheumatism, Ncu-
raiga, Scrouia and all chronic diseases. Being aml-
lar with the use of ETHER, operations in surgery will
be performed under its influence without pain if de-
sired. Pure Vaccine Virus sent to any part of the
country by return mail the receipt of dollar,
post paid.
REFERENCES.
Prof. MCC1nOCk, of Philadelphia College of Medicine.
d" Perkins, of Vermont Medical College.
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st. 19auI a00'ts.

~ "A. l.. LARPENTEUR,
D'Jr "a Dry Gc'ds, Groceres, Pro,isons, Clothing,
11a'd'r"e' CHINA and Qaeeas,tare, Cmley, &c.
THIRD STREET,
Near the corner of Third and Jackson streets,
st. Paul, Minnesota.
NlE river is closed, hut the stores of A. L. Larpen
II tcur are still open, where may be found tn e mos
extensive assortment of Foreign and Domestic Dry
Goods, Carpetings Jewelry, Gentiemens clothing in.
Guiding Hats and Caps, Boot. aud Shoes and every 9TH
81 ae necessary to comfort or proper for displays
the city affords stock of Groceries and provisions
OF all kinds, which cannot be surpassed and full a.
s"rtmcht ot Hardware, Def and Qneensware Cutlery,
ana every other article suitable for Minnesota trade;
All oi which will be sold Wholesale or RETAIL ON the
most favorable and OmmOdang terms.
choice variety of double and single barelled shot
guns rifles and pistols, powder TASKS and shot pouches
gun wads water proof caps extra gun locks
all be- found at Al IARpc NTEfIu,C
Luis OLIVIER, J. M STONE, 4. p. FOLSOM.
Reg Deeds, RAINY co. Judge Probate. Co. Surveyor
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MUTAULLIFEINSU COMPANY
OF NEW YORK,
OFFICE i'll, BROAnwAy TRINITY BUILDING.
NETT ACCUMULATED FUND, FEBRUARY l, 1853
$2,010,775 Ga.

Od0Huy,- -Securtfy,-Perpefut
THIS Company has now established itself on such a
fen basis, that it can offer to those desiring
vestment Oh their lives, that greatest of all esideratIms
in life insurance, viz: full and perfect security. Its his
tory is almost, il not quite, without parallel Com
mencing lst February, 1913, (O agO) without
dollar O capital except its premiums il has
now actual cash capital which is s'invested i'm Bonds
and Mortgages on Real Estate principally the cities
of New YORK and Brooklyn worth double the am olnt
loaned thereon. of $200O0OO Its receipts for pre-
miums during the past five years have been nearly s2-
100000, and for interest on investment S35OOO
and has paid policies terminated by death during the
time, nearly SSO0,O00. Its dividends (acr
ing fund sufficient all landing pOlicics)
52 percent the first five years, and 33 I- per cent
the last five, the amount of premiums paid being an
average of over ~ 2 per per ten years
These dividends addc, the policy at their rever-
sIonary vaue able at death with the amount nsmr-
cd, be applied to the reduction of future premi-
at the option of the insured. The business the
Company is conducted strictly the cash plan-no
credts-and il is believed to hold greater induce
ments than other COMPANY, Whatever
Its rates OF premium are rs low those of good
Office, and believed to be lower than who pro-
iess insure from q to 30 per cent less.
FREDERICK 5. WINSTON, Pres't
ISAAC ATEOTT Secy.
Charles Gill; Actuary.
JUSTUS |. MCCARTHY, Agent
THos. r. PORTS, NJ. d., Medical Examiner
Aug. / 1888 3-yi7.
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EDxVARD NJ.LACAy.

EDWARD M'LAGAN.
STORAGE FORWARDING AND COMMISSION,
At the Lower Landing, st. Paul.
A Ii. Commission and Consiglnents, will be prompt
IA ly and carefully attended to-
References: b. II. Campbell, r. MLagan, Galena;
Geo. DeI}aun, st. Louis.
Lower Steamboat Landing, st. Paul, Min.
March 25, 1852.
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TO BUILDERS.

TTNENIf.ItS WILL ll. RECEIVED UNlIi. TIE 1st day OF
June for the erection and completion of IA two story
stone dwelling StinSon. Brown iiamsayS addition.
anS and specifications can be at the office of the
subscriber. A. VANCE BROWN.
It Paul May l.. 1854.
ncraf nd Ninnc tianc
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WINTER AND SPRING ARRIVAL.
THE WORLDS FAIR
JAS received per Burbank d Co.'s Express, varied
Ill assortment OF
PRINTS, DeLAINES, CAStIMERES,
Merinos, Gtores, Hosiery,
U'0Oien GOOds,
Muslin collars and Underseeves, Velvet Ribbons, etc.
These Goods, together with the remainder of Fall and
winter stock Of Fancy and DOMESTIC Dry GOODs,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
Hats and caps, Boots and Shoes, carpetng, Yankee
Notions, &c, will he sold at small advance over
Eastern cost, preparatory starting for my spring
stock. EDWARD HEENAN,
A Worlds Fair store, cor, sc and KODerts.
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st. 39auI ADO't6.
NATH'L. f.. TYSON & CO.
(oN ROBERTS, BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH STREETS
NEW STORE AND FRESH GOODS
AND WORD TO THE MINNESOTA

AND WORD TO THE MINNESOTA
RIVER AND ST. CROIX TRADE.
A we fairly fixed in our new buding and
IA having sufficient room to store a large and COM
plete stock of Groceries, Grain, Flour and Provisions
would respectfully call the attention of our friends
in St. Paul aud the surrounding country, to the FACT
that have received the largest and best selected
assortment of
GROCERIES,, PRO VISIONS, GRAIN, &C.,
brought to Minnesota, and we say to our
ST. Croix and Minnesota river friends that we Of
ring better inducements to these trades than any other
house III st. Paul and at whOesale we pledge our
selves sci: at GALENA Prices. Our goods are all
fresh and in the very best condition. Goods delivered
ut the landing or to any part of the city free of charge
We would again respectfully call attention to our
stock, Dealers and friends throughout the
surrounding country will find that it embraces every
thing usually kept in line Of business; and in doing
So would express thanks for avors, and the liberal
patronage extended towards us the past winter. We
enumerate in part follows, which will sell strictly
70 Mt he lONesf markef
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WIOLESA LIE AND RETAIL CONFEC-
TIONARY.

'l'E subscribers in returning their thanks to their
Il patrons and the public in General for the liberal
encouragement they have received, desire to inform
them that they have machinery and other facilities
supply the Territory with Plain and Fancy Candy of
the Ii own ufcture; among others, all sorts OF Stick
Candy, Rose and Burnt Almonds Corianders, Anissc,
Aciduated Fruit and all other kind of Drops; Candy
and Sugar Toys, which they will sell by the box
lower rates, adding freight. than it be bought
,:alena st. Louis with the advantage of having Il
fresh article. AlsO French, German and English Toys
and Fancy Goods All orders for Cakes and Ice Cream
promptly filled at the lowest possible prices.
90 REM Il KARCIIER
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NlARS!lAI1. e. co.
THE, SI.IEO IRON ST

RE now receiving large and full! stock of Iron,
"a Steel aud Sundrics. They respectfully solicit the
patronage of BaCkSnt :, Plow Makers, and other
Manufacturers, giving that their stock is of the
best quality and will be sOl at the lowest living prices
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BiGELOW n FLANDRAU.

.fHOrncys and COunseiiOrs ut Laac.
Office l.. B. Wait n cos. store, Third street,
below Roberts, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.
NAIIII attend promptly and carefully professional!
w business in al the of the Tcrrtur, "A isu
to the collection debts, and to all other business
any manner ed with the prOfessiOn
MONEY TO LOAN small sums good security.
HOR Il. BIGELOw. CHARLES Z. FLANDRAU.
39-Iy.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
A House and two Lots in Kttsons Addition, imme-
"A diately back Of the New Hotel. The House is new
and convenient, having been built during the FALL
Wishing devote attention exclusively to our
ness we will sell the above property at a reasonable
price and upon accommodating terms.
CHAMBLlN & MORGAN.
July g. 1554-43.) Third street, ST. Paul.
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CHAs. w. BORUP. cHAs H. CAKES
BORUP OAKES.
TIME undersigned having formed cOpartnership for
il transactng Exchange and Banking business in all
it's various branches will be prepared to furnish sight
and time exchanges the East, and principal cities OF
the West Remttances to Great Britain, ireland, and
continent Of Europe, made in sums to suit purchasers
Sight and time bills and European exchanges purchased
cOec tions made and proceeds remtted usual rates
of exchange. All other business committed to our care
punctually attended TO.
;v, 1l-tf
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ALLEN .PIERSE,

ALLEN PIE<SE,
attorney at Lar and General Land .fgcnt,
EHAVING been Register of the Land Office under
L the late administration, he is allie TO select the
best land in the Territory subject to entry, and will
the regularity of all locations made by him
Office or Cedar street, next door to the Episcopal
Church, st. Paul, NJ. +.
Ian. 10. lI-IIn-if
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N(Dl'l('E,

NOIlCt. t.s
TuNTIE subscriber offers sell to lease for term OF
Il years, his SAW MILL, situated near the Upper
Landing Saint Paul. being of the best locations for
the laundering business in the city, The Mill in good
repair, has upright mulay saw, cutoff one
lath saw, and a machine for making cut Shingles The
Boom at the Mill excellent and safe place for keep
ing logs This property will be sold or leased favor
able terms. JOHN X. IRVINE.
ST Paul. Dec 3Oth. 1853. 3S-tf
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CIIAMBLlN IL MOKGAN Il.

NII y MBLIN u NOK(EANe
4 WARE that "htmbus" is the order of thS
n day IN St Paul ~ present, dis"aim any inA
cntiOn to impose THE public in announcing that
they offering their present stock Of staple and Fam
cy Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats Caps Boots and Shoes,
&c at greatly reduced prices preparatory 70 the OPEN
ing o the "Spring Campaign"
W it'll an assortment Yet unhrUken, they supply
the wants of the public for any goods their line and
are determined to ''lct them slider"
They will offer inducements merchants Wishing to
repensh their stock they intend to devote particular
attention TO the JObbing Depaitmen
Call at their store Third street, between Robert
and Jackson streets, and be cOnvimced.
feb 9 41-tc g. n NJ
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RROPHY SETTLEMENT.

BROPHY SETTLEMENT.
FARM cont aiming It's in this highly flourish.
"A ing settlement which Is b. Paul, bordering on
beautiful lake, soil rich and heavy timbered from
which some 1000 cords can be cut; also good heavy
grass meadow which will yield so 20 tons Of hay
excellent dwelling house so by 20 feet and good sta
BILE So by 30 l Of the above already broken and
under fence, and have yielded to the proprietor an
abundant crop. HENRY McKENTY,
Dealer in Real ESTATE.
Ian. O. Orr
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REMOVAL.
MN. ). COMBS has removed his Book Store
W nearly opposite his old stand, where he wuuit
be pleased TO all his fcns; feeling assured that hs
can now suit them in every thug in his line Nv new
goods have arrived; among which be found
200 Rolls Wall Paper, Window Curtains.
Bordering and Screens
All the late Cheap Publications. Uncle Toms Cabin
and Key to same.
nahk BOOKS IN all varieties, Stationery Of every des
cription and OF the best quality. Fancy Goods to nu
hierous to mentions but call in as il is no trouble tt
show goods
COMBS FRANKLIN BOOK STORE
Betwrem the Rice and American Houses
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GREAT BARGAINS OFFERED.
UNE subscriber has 49, so and 100 tracts of land
that will be sold low for cash, or on time; or ex-
changed for village property.
good horse span of horses and wagon or other
valuable property will he akeE in payment or part pay
ment as the case may be.
44U e. IL. PARKER.
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SIIULTZ &MATIIES,

" e { II 4 Y I T 4 L q s.
THIRD.
EANf lust rCcciy ed Il large >rict Of Cloths Cas-
L 4 SmrrcS. Nc>tingS &c. &c. which they pre-
pared To make up to order in the best style and TIE
shortest notice. They have also on hand splendid
0rtmcnt of Ready made Clothing Of the atc,t STYLE and
well adapted to this market. All of which may be- has!
II low prices and accommodating terms. Call ana
anime their stock before pun cha sing elsewhere
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TRUMAN Nj. SMITH.

TRUMAN NJ. SMITH.
Justice Of the Peace, Notory Public, Collector and
Gtneroi A rent.
HAS removed his Office TO the Brick Block opposite
j the Post Office, corner Of Third and Minnesota
Streets where he will be found ready attend to the
collection of debts, purchasing and selling real estate,
payment of taxes, locating Land Warrants, &c. Iav-
ing been i'm The business for time past, and
being provided with of all the surveyed portion
of the Territory and of the CITIES the St Peters,
he haters himself that he will be able to give satisic
ton to all who may give him call
n. b.. Town Lots in st. Paul, st. Anthony and all
the OH the Peters for sale reasonable prices
= Also, Farms in the country, with uimprove-
ments.
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nj. SHERMAN.
HOuse. Sign and Ornamental Painter.

Corner of Fourth and st. Peter Street, st. Paul.
UDAINTiNG AND GLAZING done in superior and
II workmanlike manner. All orders promptly and
neatly executed Work warranted to give salts
st. Paul, June %, 1S53-y
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j. MCMAHON HOLLAND.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Solicitor in
Chancry.
SHAKOPEE, SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA REFERENCES
Gov. w. A. German,
J. Travis Rcsser, Esq Sec. Min Ter,
Capt. j. ii. Simpson, IT, ). Top. Eng'rs st. Paul.
A. j. Morgan, Esq, Pioneer Office,
ID. A. Robertson, Esq,
Hon. Ii. Ii. Sbley, Mendoza.
MARYLAND REFERENCES.
Gov. f. Louis Lowe,
I. Ii. O'Neal, Esq, Secretary Of state
Judges Legrand Tuck and Eceston of Annapolis
Supreme Court Of Maryland,
Hon. Alexander Randall
John v. l.. Mcmahon, Esq, Baltimore Nd
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MINNESOTA BANKING HOUSE.,
March i4,h, 1854.
WILLIAM BREWSTER n CO.,

MINNESOTA BANKING HOUSE.
March i4,h lS54.
WILLIAM RE\VS'rER n CO.,
Late of Western Bank, Phfa,
Banktvs, Exchange and Real Estate Brokers'.
UDROMPT attention given to collections in all parts
L Of the Territory, and proceeds remted at current
rates Of exchange.
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT AND SOLD,
And located time to the favor Of actual settlers
Town and country property for sale for cash or on
time. ne give personal attention to the purchase and
sale Of property the payment Of taxes, entering land
locating land warrants, and all other business that
,o 49-tf
JENNY LIND IN ST. PAUL.
EBEGS leave to inform the citizens Of ST. Paul and
Id vicinity, that she has brought to the Bookstore,
f Third and Wabasiaw streets, the largest and
beautiful assortment of new Books and Stationery
which will be sold usual at low prices For particu
lars inquire at LEDUt'S BOOK STORE.
DOCTOR l.. CHIMNEY,
Office in Holland Place,
SAINT ANTHONY STREET, SAINT PAUL,
TENDERS his professional services to the citizens
i st. Paul and vicinity. Having had an experience
Of Ten Years in the practice Of Medicine Of
which was spent Physcian and Surgeon with the u.
5. army in Mexico, he hatters himself that he will be
able merit the confidence of all who may favor him
with share of their patronage.
July %, 1853
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SALE STA Bile.
FTNHE subscriber has taken the stable on Third street
L formerly occupied by j. w. Vincent q Co. The
stable has been thoroughly repaired and am pre-
pared 10 take horses, CATTLE &C, sale tn keep
by the month"; week day; and will give strict atten
tOn to all stock that may he left at my stable NY
friends and the public generally invited to call when
in town. T.. A. BlSSEII.
Paul. March 6. 1854. 46-tf
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st. 3Jaul .A00'ts.
TIME: TIME.TINIE!

FOWLER. Watch Manufacturer, WUtkina
Jeweicr and Dentist, would respect fully inform
the Inhabitants of 81 Paul. that he has opened store
on on 81; Anthony street, in the building opposite the
hlce House, two doors from RObnson's old stand with
al OF Clocks, SprctacIes of all ages Back
ana sue combs, in great variety, bosom pins goggles
mhey ornaments, steel beads and tassels ladies work
bags chdrens teething rings flutes, dice and boxes
and variety of other articles.
duplex Horizontal, Repeating and Lever Watches,
OF the most complex and delicate workmanship, care
fully repaired.
Caiyornia Gold Kings made to order. Engrarins
neatly crecufed.
TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. SCALED & PLUGGED.
H. r., from his long experience in of the first
shops III Engand fatfers himself shall be able
TO give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with theI
work His motto is Punctuaty DISPATCH and Moder
ate charges. ~
st. Paul, March 24st, 1853. a 49.v
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AMES1 STEAM SAW MILL

NEAR Dayton Landing. Is now in operation, an -
~ prepared to furnish bills Of lnmber oi ever!1e
dcriptIon VIII saw Oak, Arh, Bass Wood, or othe
timber, Of any dimension required-can saw iorty zee
stM if necessary Latll and pickes always on nand'
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j. f. FULLERTON.

WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER IN FANCY and STA
PIE DRY GOODS. CLOTHING. BOOTS, SHOES &c. near
the junction Of Third and Bench Streets. st. Paul
The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-10

living oae IN ~hasc veins shrre sinws tho
bloi oi Tho ,ribr of kamchamshss, ee
MATHS 10 be sern.
J, " estimated .ha. ,hc slsiy on~ hnn-
drcd square miles which comrfi.r tho
area ei the Saadwich i.laada. ls csra.
ble Of supporting between Four and hsc
hundred human bc,nss. The soil which
!. ia,orabl, situated fcr caliiva,icu ls
generally very fertile A considerable
amount Of sugar !. already manofty,ur.
ed there, and !, has been eompa,ca that
one hundred thousand acres of she land
upon fmr of the principal islands might
be easily made 10 prodasc ihree lhou.
sand I,oani. of sugar pee arru, which.
nj 1--WE ernis pound. wunld be worth IT.
teen million aatlars Ehatts have bcen
made 20 ptodaee three thpusand pounds
oi sugar per acre, which. al five cents
pound woald hs worth fnrcn millions
OF dollars. Efforts have been made 10
introduce the culture Of silk upon the
islands, bnl owing TO heavy drought.
added TO the ignorance OF the propr,c.
tors, and other uniavorable circpm.
stances, the prolcc, tell through
Bat il is nai by any means Ia naiural
productions that the importauce Of the
islands consists; Il Is rather in their
position ~ an entrepoi, or neutral sta
tion for trade. The commerce Of the
islands Is considerable, and is Increasing
from year To year. In 1924 iorty.siS
| years after they werr visited by Capt,
Cook, one hundred and three vessels
touched there. In 1852 the island.
were visited by five hundred and eighty.
Eve vessels.
The Legislative power Il vested IN q
king, house OF mobiles and house OF
representatives. The Legislature 'as
seinblos annually IN the tirs, week Ia
! April. kamehameha Ill. the rcignin.
king. is more than forty yeats OF age
and Is said to bs tall. robust, nminbie
Intelligent and generally prepossessin.
in appearance.