The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-04-15

!. b.rouef. holdings distinguished position Among
che suffers Of this young lady, who is as pretty as ac-
.auplishei, was one Of very advanced years; but 1t
~s~ IN vain that all the a~lIurements consequent upon
che possession Of riches we're set forth The fair
maiden showed herself completely Indifferent to the
golden prize that lay at her feet, and, IN spite OF the
srrnpg recommendstioSAf s. papa" it was unhesita-
t;noiv rejected. But Il seems that the gentleman,
sfter his proposals had been declined, (f course with
he usual protestations of respect and esteem,) again
Fought an interview, and assured the lady that ms
attachment was not sel6sh-that he was ready, ut
anv sacrifice, to do anything that could contribute to
her happiness; and that, If her affections were liked
q any one whose wealth might not be adequate to
his GOOD fortune, he WAS ready, by a settlement even
20 the extent of 100000, to place her happiness in
her own power. Such a proof of disinterested attach
.s,, was perfectly undeniable, and it is said the
-nung lady pondered so much over it that, Ike the
rscital of Othello's dangers, it wrought a complete re-
roIution of feeling. We do not pretend to know on
whs, Kind OF . !. hint the venerable gentleman spoke
sr,in- but speak again he did, and with so mach eff
ssrt that the happy day was soon named, and the
nnn,;als in due course solemnized; and the 6ne bride
presented on her marriage to the Queen. The world
qives. with IFS usual generosity, an almost fabulous
amount TO Nr.-'s fortunes, but it is very well
tnowu that one item in it is el40, 900 railway stock.
more than half Of which Is paying six per cent
LONDON Court Journal
Az AWFUL wARSISG.-A man was recently hanged
in a neighboriug state. (says an American eaper,)
-ho confessed upon the gallows that his commence
ent in crime and villainy was that of stopping n
swspaper without paying for It,
The newspaper IS the library Of the people.
: herever newspapers are extensively read and paid
r, you will find a thriving, intelligent and enter
rising community. The newspaper coming periodi
ally, fresh from the press, with the latest news,
iitorial notices, and interesting varieties, is a DOW
full stimulaat to the reading appetite, and natur-
v creates n desire for useful knowledge, excites
yught, ~sharpens the mental vision, and largely
tributes to the formation of good habits. The
spaper is the palladium of our rights-the out
81 OF liberty-the annihilator Of distance. The
Testern farmer in his cabin, by looking over a news
aper, may see what Is going on in the capital Of his
WI state, or in that Of the nation, and whatever
ranspires of public interest in any other part of the
World The newspaper furnishes valuable business
formation, and contributes something for the
nusement, instruction and qualification of all. To
American citizen IL Is an invaluable necessary
more so than tea, coffee, or any other luxury.
who reads not the newspaper is behind the age
Is n genuine outsider, not knowing what is going
in the world. and q bore and borrowing pest to
is neighbors who take newspapers. He and his
amily must grow up in ignorance, and of little use
20 society, liable NJ all times to become victims to
sharpers- Therefore, If you wish to become valua-
Bile, intelligent and thrifty citizens-if you desire TO
rear moral and intelligent families, subscribe at once
for a newspaper, ii you do not take one already. If
you en- subscribe but for one paper, let that be the
best one in the country To you no paper will be so
instructive and valuable"
ADVERTISING OSE-s BUsIxEss-We have Just laid
down 4 copy OF the London Tines, with the feeling
which that Journal always awakens in us-astonish-
ment ar. and admiration oil Rn2f prOufgTOus extent to
which Englishmen, in the pursuissk wealth, adver-
tise their business The vaunted edftoNRl ability of
the Times is, IN our opinion, more than uhtcEW4
uDou more than one American newspaper. But its
-ffrerfisiag Supplement. and its own solid columns
Of infinitely varied announcements, are a wonder as
unequailed in our journalism, as it is characteristic
Of the most systematic and successful property
acquirers on the face of the earth. Whatever the
English have got to sell. they advertise. The solid
columns of the London Times are a reflection of the
industry OF a large part Of the British people -
n premium of a tenth part Of one PEE cent, any in
surance company in the world would assure to ssHol-
loway'' a vast fortune. The thoroughness which
distinguishes his advertisement of his medicine BUSH
ness in the United States, is exceeded by his liber-
atty and enterprise in this respect in the British pa
pers- The pathway to fortune which Swain took in
Philadelphia with his Panaeea, and Brandreth in
New York with his Pills, and Motfat with his Life
Birters. and PhaIon with his Lotion, Holloway is
treading with a vigor and speed that leaves no doubt
OF the result. He will advertise himself into enor-
nous wealth.-di6as Ereaing Journal
The GREArEsr STEAM ISvESTIoS YET.-The Baton
Rouge (Louisiana) Gazette, under the above head
ing, has the following =" William St. Martin, of
this city, has invented an engine which can be con-
boiler and all, for about $50. The machine
is so simple that we might with propriety say il is
merely an escape-pipe, taking up no more ROOM
The steam is admitted into the center of a drum or
cylinder, in which the shaft works from this power
i applied directly, without further friction. The
other day we saw the perfected model of the engine
pumping water about twenty feet. and throwing it
a reservoir at the brewery. This IS the appars-
tbs wanted for getting, in a cheap manner, one or
two horse power, to drive small machinery. Mr.. st.
has made application for letters patent, and
he gets them We think he has a fair prospect
ahead to realize something from the result of his
genius
TIE SLAVE TRADE-The Providence Tribune says
that nearly two years since, Mr.. Nathaniel Stanton,
that city, embarked on the Mary e. Smith for
and New Orleans After getting well at
sea. he. with other passengers, were informed that
the vessel was destined to the coast of Africa for a
cargo of slaves. and that if he expected good treat
menr h. must lend his assistance After taking on
board a cargo Of 4" chattels,'' the vessel sailed for
Brazil. was captured by a Brazilian man-of-war. the
vessel was sold, and all on board who seemed to be
with the voyage were condemned to impri-
for life. . An effort viii be made for the re-
lease OF Mr. Stanton
SPor on THE Sun A correspondent ofthe Charles
ton Courier says-"A large spot has recently made
its appearance on the face of the sum- 1t IS 4O,Voo
miles in diameter. Of rather triangular figure, along
the borders Of the penumbra, within which are tour
Dr. five nuclei, and several smaller ones, in the form
II dots and lines. The diameter Of the spot being
i've times that Of the earth, Its surface must be more
SIX fines tie whole surface Of the earth, or hf-
Teen times greater than the habituated portion of the
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