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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-20
Interesting Miscellany.
How Major Andre met his Fate.

Although Andres request as to the
mode of his death was not to be granted,
it was thought bes! to let him remain in
uncertainty on the subject; no answer
therefore. was returned to his note. Or
the morning of the I'd he maintained ;
calm demeanor, though all round hin
were gloomy and silent. He even re
buked his servant for shedding tears
Having breaklasied, lie dressed with Car,
in The full uniform of a British officer
which he had sent for 10 New York
placed his hat upon the table, and accos
ting the officers ON guard. II am ready
said he, cat any moment, gentlemen, tc
TO wait upon YOU" lie walked to The
place Of execution between two subaltern
officers, arm in arm, with a serene couu-
tenance, bowing to several gentleman
whom he kney. Col. Talmadge accom-
panied him, and we quote his words
"When he came within sight Of the glib.
bet he appeared 10 be startled, and inqui
red with some emotion. whether he was
not to be shot! Being informed that the
mode first appointed for his death could
not consistently be altered, be exclaimed,
GLOW hard is my fate p but Immediately
added, lit will soon be over | then
shook hands with him under the gallows
and retired. o.t .rs...-l.
While waiting near the gallows unit
preparations were made, says another
authority, who was present, he evinced
some nervousness, putting his foot OH a
stone and rolling it, and making an effort
to swallow, as if checking an hysterica
affection of the throat. All things being
ready, he stepped into the wagon, ap
peared 10 shrink for an instant, but recov'
cred himself, exclaiming, alt will be bu
a momentsry pang." Taking off his hal
and stock, and opening his shirt collar
he delibera lely adjusted the moose to hi:
neck, after which he took out handker'
chief and tied it over his eyes. Being
told by the officer in command that his
arms must be bound. he drew out sec
ond handkerchief, with which they were
pinioned. Col. Scanned now told hin
that he had an opportunity to speak, i
he desired it. His only reply was. %
pray you TO be- witness that l meet IN,
fate like brave man." The wagor
moved from under him and left him sus
pended. He died almost without strug
gle. He remained suspended for abou
half an hour, during which a death like
stiffness prevailed over the surrounding
multitude. His remains were inferred
within few yards Of the place of hi
execution whence they were transferred
10 England in 1921, by the British Con
sui then resident in New York, and were
buried in Westminster Abbey, near thC
mural monument which had been erected
to his memory lrvings Life Of George
Washington. aa a n,
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BY GAY sPANKER
(Conctuded.)

[
In The widest and bleakest part Of
New Hamps hire, shut out from the world
by chain OF mountains which seemed
impenelrabe, was born, married. and still
lived an eccentric aunt Of pretty widow
Nixon's. Hard, harsh, and exacting, a
very tyrant in her family, she had made
herself especially repulsive to the inhabit-
ants of the neat little village lying just
over the nearest mountain. Her creed
was perpetual motion; her life had been
one vast hurry, and her whole aim the
accumulation of wealth, which was never
10 be made available.
Uneducated, impertinen,, with all the
worst qualities Of her nature predominant,
no wonder the respect due from children
TO their mother, was totally lacking here.
Just fearful enough Of her iron rule to be
hypocriical, and just intelligent enough
to know that their home Was unlike the
homes Of other children, they made up
by extra mischief, when out of their
mothers sight. what they were obliged to
restrain in her presence. AS for her
husband, hen-pecked Hall as he was cal
led. only that he was nothing Of man
to speak Of, any how. and afraid to say
his soul was his own, in the presence Of
his wife, lie might have been kindly,
agreeable, respected neigbbor Z l
1t was dreadful sockdologer," as
Mrs. Hall used the remark, when the
news came that her niece Widow Nixon,
had lost all her property, and was coming
to stay few months with her,
"My rich niece, Mamie Nixon" had
been her hobby for years. My rich
niece, Mamie Nixon" had been thrown
in her improvident husbands face. till he
was sick of the name. Whenever she
went to the village, which was seldom,
eveiy family upon whom she could find
the smallest pretext to call, were duly re.
Galed with the wonderful stories of "my
rich niece,, Mamie Nixon" and now the
rich neice. had grown poor, and to crown
ALL, had written to say that she should
mako it her home with her kind aunt, ill
some employment, suitable to her abili.
tiles, should turn up. a
aSich impotence !" aouted Mrs. Hall.
when her oldest daughter, Mary Miran.
ola, had finished reading the letter.
Mary Miranda, by-the-by, was her
motber.s idol aud darling: the lady Of
the family. While the rest of the chill
dren were hurried and dragged from
morning till night, she richly, but gaudlly
dressed, lounged the day through. in the
Parlor, reading highly cOlored. and mere
tricious novels, Or iIldulging in the most
glowing Of day dreams, which we're far
enough from realization. Mary Miranda
was a genius too, il her way as many o
poem in the Village Star could assert
II she was nota belle, she believed her
self to be one, and lhatwas quite as sat-
isfactory. ,1i.2''..,a ssls e
0nher return from school, where she
had passed three years, q thorough regen-
GRAFTON was effected in the old homestead,
The old furniture, which had held its own
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A Rich Drinker.

| knew man (says the Rev. Mr.. 2
Wiseman, in an article in the British
Workman) who was formerly an induslri. Z
ous workman, enjoying moderate prospe- K
rily in his business. AT about forty years
Of age he came ihto possession OF large
property, and Immediately gave up busi-
ness, intending not only to enjoy himself /.
with his newly acquired riches, but to do y
good to his neighbors, He was Office =
bearer in a Christian Church. His house
was Hospitality open; bel gave sump,uous' p
dinners, and fell into the snare Of being
a connoisseur Of wine. Rich and rare
were the wines he set before his, guests. i
Having nothing to do. the habit of drink,
ing grew more and more upon him, un;il
in ten years he had thrown Off an appear.
ances ofreligion and became aiperiodical
drunkard He would be intoxicated in.o
cessantly gay and night, for Two or three
weeks togetIler--the latter part of-the
time lying in bed altogether, until nature
could bear no more. He became very III. p
and the medical man was calledyiny 'Hhe !
process Of cure lasted fortnight or more
after which he would keep perfectly sober
for perhaps two months, and then begin
another drinking bout " devourine his
living will harlots," and breaking his
wife's heart. Again and again, was he.
demonstrated with, by ministers aud,
friends, and relatives but in vain; in vain
did bis friends agree among themselves,
for ex ample's sake, never to taste intoxi-'
eating drinks in his presence. He would
bear to be talked to- when sober, but all
seemed in vain /: and once, when friend
was reasoning with him, he exclaimed,
while tears ran down his cheeks: ~ - ''
"Sir, whenever the fit comes ON, II a Z
glass of brandy was standing on that table
and voice from Heaven were TO call out /,
to me. III you drink thai brandy, in five
minutes you will be in hell,' ] know we'll
should risk the punishment and drink
the brandy. guh,.r - 56d aa
! The periodical drinker is the most .nn.
manageable Of all drinkers. In late
number Of the Quarterly Medical Journal,
a physician, writing medically on this
subject, says, that in all his experience
he never knew a periodical drunkard Gu.
red. Thank God the experience of some
Of us differs from his yet it is full Of
salutary warning to all, rich or poor, who
feel inclinations Of this kind coming upon
them at intervals. .sla'n ~ nis'6l9 lenr1
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RICHES OF DELH1.-Regarding the
plumber in Delhi, letter from an Eng
lish soldier says-,saa.' ~ ''s'' !. 70
"For description Of the riches Of
Delhi, my pen is inadequate Cashmere
shawls, inlaid with gold. bodices covered
with gold lace. skirts of dresses, watches
bars Of gold, beds Of silk and down., such
as no noblsman's house in England could
produce--you would see Sikhs carrying
out Of Delhi the first day, as ifthey were
almost nothing A shawl which in Eng.
land would fetch 9lO0 they were selling
for four rupees, and you, may depend our
fellows are not behind them 1t is sup
posed the Rifles will go to England with
upwards Of e 1000 each. though General
Wilson has issuedan order ihatthe prizes
Shall all be pnt together and diyided,-
Most Of our men are worth upwards Of
roo rupees gs. s@59 .ge
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GEA frolicsome youth who, had been
riding out on approaching Merton college,.
which be had never before visited, alighl.
ed, and put his horse into field thereunIno
to belonging. Word was Immediately
sent TO him that he had no, right TO put !,
his horse in there, as he did not belong 10
the college. The youth, however, took
no notice Of his warning, and the master =
Of the college sent his man to him; bid.
ding him say, if he continued his horse Is
there. he would cut off his tail. nSaY !,
you so!' said the wag. {" Go tell your
master, il he cuts off my horses tail, II
will cut off his ears" The servant re.
turning, told his master what he had said. !
Whereupon he was sentio bring the per-,
son TO him, who appearing, the master
said, " How now, sir, what mean you
by the menace you sent me r. The 9th y
er replied, "SrlI threatened you not I
for / only said, if you cut off my horses !,
TAIL | would Gu. of his EARS" ,.,. ~
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n Law runs strongly 70 petFifcatIons q
Make 4 man District Attorney, and his
hsastwill become twothiras stonp bssssu
fore he gSss half through uilAnhias iisnlI :
murder case.
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EsrA soft answer tuIneth away wrath.
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POPULAR BOOKS!
By JAMES j. JAKvEs, ESQ.
THE UNDERSIGNED has received by the ship Eli
i "a q Ella, from Boston, the following late publications,
BY Mr. Jarves. formerly of Honolulu:
KAMA, A TALE OF HAWAII.
This work is founded on one OF the ancient traditions Of the
HawaIans, and illustrates their ancient customs and habits. 1t
CONFESSIONS OF AN INQUIRER or, WHY
AND WHAT AM I?-By j. j. Jarves.
"This Is a resume Of life experiences in the spheres of the
affections, art and religion. Whatever Judgment may be formed
ness Of his confessions. The descriptive portion OF society and
manners in Polynesia with particular reference to the great
question Of the capacity Of the Indian and Negro races for Civii-
zation and Christianity, is of particular interest
ART HINTS, ON ARCHITECTURE, SCULPTURE AND
PAINTINo-By j. j. Jarves.
"America has at last produced a writer who may help to edu-
cate her in art, guide her infant steps, and t. point out the pit
falls that surround the pilgrim Of art."-LoHdon Atheneum.
PARTISAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRINCI-
PLES-By j. j. Jarves.-1st and ID series.
.wfthout question, one Of the raciest books ever written on
Partisan life and manneTs'"-Boston Post.
ITALIAN SIGHTS AND PAPAL PRINCE
PLES-with numerous illustrations-By j..
j. Jarves.
Z" The sketches of which this volume is composed, are not only
spirited but informing. They furnish an impressive idea Of the
grandeur and the glory and the degradation and shame Of mod
ern Italy."-HoneJ Journal.
s7-tf For sale by IL. NJ. WHITNEY.
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INFORMANT TO SHIP OwsERs AND SHrrrsas-W.
clip the following important legal decision from an
exchange paper.

IMPORTANT TO SmP Owners AND SH1ppvrs-w.
clip the following important legal decision from a.
exchange paper:
A decision of great Importance to shin owners b..
recently been made in the Circuit Court. of which
the boston Journal says 1t has been cons;derai
sufncient heretofore by ship masters and shin owners
70 notify consignees that the ship is at a certain
wb'rf, and viii commence dischargipc at a cer,,;r
time. Many. and we think the NJ .jority, have sun
posei that after such notice it is the business of the
cons'gnee 10 look after his goods. and that thew are
az his risk the moment they are discharged The
OPINION Of JUICE tlr'is carries with il the following
po.nt-:
Il. That notice must be given to the conscience
when hIs goods are ready for delivery.
= That the goods must be so placed that the
conslgnee can find them and ascertain their coudi.
tion-' Ii IS not sufficient that they should be tum-
bled out on the wharf intermixed with other mer-
chand'se, or so piled together that they cannot be
examined without expense and trouble, as is too often
the case.
SO. If the consignee sends for his goods at the
time appointed and cannot get them, he is not bound
TO send again till he receives a new notice. In the
meanwhile, if they are landed they lie at the risk OF
the ship.
-. Readiness to deliver must be at a fit time.
There must be time enough after it for the consipnee
using due diligence, to get his goods away before
business hours are over, and the weather must be
suitable for discharging and removing them without
damage.
50. Goods discharged on any dt which custom
or law has set apart as a holiday, must remain at the
risk of the ship until the next business day, and the
ship viii be liable for any damage or loss which oc-
ours in the interval
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The BUsTLING MANA "bustling man. is, to
a man of business, what a monkey is to a man. He
IS the shadow of dispatch, or rather the echo thereof;
for he Daketh enough noise for an alarm. The
quickness of a true man of business he imjtateth
excelently well, but neither his silence nor his
method and it Is to be noted that he is ever most
vehement about matters Of insigniicance. He is
always in such headlong haste to overtake the next
minute, that he loseth half the minute in hand and
yet is full of Indignation at other peoples s!owness,
and wasteth more time in reiterating his love Of dis
patch than would suffice for doing a great deal of
business He never giyeth you his quiet attention
with a mind conferred on what you are saying, but
hears you with a restless eye, and a perpetual shift
ing of posture, and is 50 eager to show his quickness,
that he interrupteth you n dozen times, misunder-
stands you as often. and ends by making you and
himself lose twice as much time as was necessary.
lie wrrteth the merest note with an air; uses the blot
ting paper with n thunp, as if he would crush it;
foldeth it with a flourish; sealeth it with such eager
ness that he burneth his finger, upsetteth the taper,
and, In short, maketh noise and wind enough for
twenty times the business. In his hurry he is contin-
ually ~mislaying what he wants. and then causeth
worse confusion by turning out-the whole contents of
a drawer or desk in finding it. If he comes TO see
you on business, he rusheth into the room, throweth
down his hat, as though he had not time to place it
anywhere; and taking out his watch, expresseth his
regret that he can give you but two minutes, while
you think the two minutes too long. After he is
gone, with a slam of the door which goes through
you, he steppeth back THREE times to mention some
1Mnness, he placeth you a chair with ostentatious
haste-begs you will excuse him while he dispatcheth
two or three messages ON most urgent business-callS
each of them back once or twice to give fresh INSTALL
ments of his defective instructions; and, having at
last dismissed them, regretteth as usual, that he hath
only five minutes TO spare, whereof he spendeth half
in telling you the distracting number of his engage
Vide Uesf.
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DISSOLUTION.

TUNHE COMPREHENSIVE HER
Il existing between WILLIAM A. ALDRTCH and CHARLES
R. BISHOP, under the style of ALDRICH < BISHOP, has ex-
pired by limitation, and either Of the late partn. rs is authorized
to settle the affairs of the firm, and for that purpose to use the
name Of the firm. W. A. ALDRICH will continue the business
from this date, at the Old Stand.
W. A. ALDRICH,
Honolulu, Feb. IL, 1855. s6-st c. r. BISHOP.
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NOTICE.
U1uE SIC NEn INTENnSS 0AN1

NCTICEe
TUNHE UNDERSIGN NED SOON TO
4 leave this Kingdom, and requests all persons having de-
mands against him, to present them for payment forthwith
and all persons indebted to him, to settle the same on or before
the 18th instant. and save costs.
The undersigned, twelve years a resident Of Honolulu, res
pecfully tenders his services, while in the United States, to his
friends and the public of this city, to select, or purchase and
ship. any goods they may wish to order for this market, collect
bills, settle accounts, or any other matters OF business, assuring
them their orders shall have his best personal attention and
judgment.
n. b The business of the undersigned will be continued dur
ing his absence, under the direction of n. Ii. WOOD, Esq. A
full assortment of superior BOOTS, SHOES and FINDINGS,
etc daily expected per s Eliza & Ela,' and for sale low at the
Brick Shoe Store. j. II. WOOD.
Honolulu, March3 3, 1858. SS-tf
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ADMINISTERS TORS NOTICE.
a LII PERSONS who may have any claim on the
n Estate of the late Ahiu, Chinaman, late resident of Hio,
Island Of Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, deceased, intestate, are
hereby notified To present their claim to the undersigned. for
sett ement, on or before the 9th of June, 1855. or he barred for
ever and all persons who are indebted to the said Estate are
mentioned date.
LOUIS J. PAVE.
Administrator of the Estate Of Ahiu.
HiIo. Hawaii. Dec. 9, 1857. 77-6m+
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j. C..
OFFERS FOR SALE LOW. TO CLOSE
u consignments, the following MERCHANDISE, viz:
Cases Spirits Turpenfine, in tins;
Cases English boiled oil;
Kegs of pure No. i extra white lead;
Zinc paint, ground in oil;
Cases of tins of black paint; kegs Of do.
Barrelsof whisky;
Cases of assorted crackers, in tins;
Barrels of cider vinegar;
Barrels Of butter, in kegs;
Cases of Dixon's tobacco;
Coils whale line, hemp and Manila rope
Oars, assorted lengths;
Steering oars, assorted lengths.
Cases preserved meats in tins; Cases preserved clans In tins;
Cases preserved oysters in tins; Cases pTd mince meat in tins;
Barrels Carolina rice; Barrels vinegar;
Tierces hams; Cases alcohol in tins;
Cases of Women's Shoes, native pattern;
Anchors and chains;
Rigging and pump leather;
Kegs white beans; cheese in tins;
Cooking stoves and cambooses;
Cases wood AMI cane seat chairs;
Tins of putty;
Cases of hair, paint and shoe brushes:
Whitewash brushes;
Bbls and puncheons pure Jamaica rum;
Baskets of champagne;
Casks of Jefries' Edinburgh Ale in stone iuse.
Casks Of Duff Gordon Sherry;
Octaves of J. & F. Marters brandy;
Half bbls of California behring's;
Cases of gherkins and mixed pickles, in half gall. lars:
Cases OF Goldfish, in tins; cases of fresh lobster, In tins;
Gases of English jams, pie fruits and pickles;
Gases of buffalo chip tobacco; boxes champagne cider.
86-6
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EASTERN LUMBER.

DER sELIZA 4 ELLA,'' A SELBCTBO
assortment Of Eastern Lumber, constDeng q
Yellow Pine Ylooring, worked.
Spruce DO do do.
Hair Inch Matched Ceiling, . superior srticis Sr uosss snA
Cabin lining.
White Pine worked Partition Boards.
Wide Conn Boards, Shingles, Laths, and . GENERAL aaeot.
ment Of BUILDING MATERIALS, selsctedh b TIE undsssiEnsd.
6o1 q. II. LBW82D.
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vuvO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, e
he New Esplanade, on The 18Th q Nays 11t4 ~ Noeoe
Of rround lss for One Hundred Years, (he aee eo - a1Jnasa
equitably By appraiser mutually chosen stshe ed : 80
twenty-five yearsJ Of nix lots, to be built upon 0tnee1nMUeseS
materials, according 70 . plan to be seen ~ the o0ee q HI
a. s. Wood, Superintendent OF Public Wotn-
The six les extend In line from the premiSoof A04DA JoDo
Robinson 4 Co. with IN s~spianade In front 9 ~ - 49,
aloue the marriu q which eoods can Be landed a 0hasked.
Purchasen q the ground lots win have 70 pay eAv ~ sns
Of each lot, quarterly, semi-annuany o. snneany, e aay :. g.
ranged on the day Of sale and In The material ana Ny1eW 0e1
buiidines 70 conform TO the general plan laid down By ~ oov.
ernment which has for it, object uniformity h appearaDes, ~
convenience Of the public, and safety from 0ze..
The six loea are Of the following dimenntons, viz: = 0ess ease
90 feet frontage by las feet deepi 2 ioss, eanh - 6eeen0s
by las feet deep.
TO BE SOLD ALSO, on the same day, IL Ioooeo - nina
GROUND lots for the same period, in rear q the narins hees and
lying between the premises Of James Robineon 4 Co. and 1os
street, the plans and drawings Of which cn be eeen = ee o0ee
Of the superintendent Of Public Works, and - he e0ee -
Messrs. 4. p. Everett and J. ,. Colaurn, Anc3cnesss.
I. HAM
sosf Minis1es q lie Integ1o.
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McSHANE & HALSTEAD.
ID r. LEAVE TO AN.
II nounce to tn -ir fTien:s and the public e neraly. that they
have taken the well known stand opposite the Lumber Yard Of
C. H. LEVERS. Esd on Fort street, where they are prepared to
execut" all orders in the various branches If building entrusted
to their care, and by strict attention to their business they h ,pe
to merit Mkare Of the patronage heretofore SO literally be-
n B.-Jobbing done on the most reasonable terms. Plans,
Specifications. etc, drawn TO order.
Honolulu, April Il, 1883. e4-3ms
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Ae@ advertisements.

NOTICE.
TUNHE LAYING BEEN
appointed Attorney in Fact and Age t for L. III ANTHON,
-E-during his absence from the Hawaiian Islands, begs to
Intimate to all persons having claims against him, that he will
o. prepared To settle and liquilae the same until the first Of
June next, after which all the books will be Forwarded to Eu-
rope. The Undersigned also requests all parties indebted to Mr..
L. H. Anthem, to pay these amouuts TO him
Honolulu, April ii, 1883 9t-tf THEoD. C. HEUCK.
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WHISKY WHISKYl
EINE Old $40 MAGNOLIA WHIDKY
= OLD BOWERS WHISKY;
OLD MONONGAHELA WHISKY;
OLD RYE WHISKY;
OLD BOURBON WHISKY :
In store and In bond, for export, TOR sas BY
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= IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES.

VERY IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES!
NOR NEW q
UyHE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST RE-
u ceived, per order, 2 very APPENDED assosunsnt - I'VE
PRINTED ERENCH ACONE per "Yankeet" noo
the celebrated mandatory Of eros, Oder 1 Cle, Va I'm yFsn-
cisco, Of the very latest styles, and warranted fhse co)oes.
Part Of . Boston selected invoice Of FANCY 000D9s pAs
chased at auction. Compared with sormaprcees tbsy ~ really
Low, especially the Skirts
Please can and zee, 1t the 0h Stand q
SSH y. sPINCIR, HsAd stse4.