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PoyTrrs PLATE NOT DEAD YET-When Mrs b.
the actress. was making n summer excursion in the
Suntry, she was accompanied by her husband. and
a purity Of his and her friends. One of these was
Mr.-Dbrmeriy n pilot ON the Boston station. who
hal kShed and grown fat 50 long that he had be-
:, like Wooisey,1 imam Of unbouuded stomach
me one asked. Who Is this large man in Mrs BIS
ite," THAT said his Informant, is Mr.;
: is n pilot" Exactly was the response, II
.ukl think he wasApauncheous Plate g
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NOTICE.
TIME UNDERSIGN BEING ABOUT TO
leave the kingdom, offers for sale the premises now occu-
pied by himself, known as the ..COmuaercial H0tel.''
including the Stables adjoining. Also, all the fixtures Of the
Hotel, embracing everything requisite for the successful con-
Quoting of the hotel business, consisting of one superior Billiard
Table, in first rate order, bar fixtures, etc.
The Lease Of the Lot on the corner Of Nuuanu and
Berctania streets, known as the " Circus Lot" and the Lease OF
the - Nuuanu Baths.n
One Soda Machine, with bottling apparatus complete.
H. M~ACFARLANE.
Honolulu, April p, 1858. 95-tf
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9ttp aobrrtistutnts.
NEW GOODS.
TO ARRIVE BY THE MELITA."
4. 0. Hail offers for Sale.

HTN E1F N2As
DR1 GOODS. &c.
f1nches, fine ribbons;
Lrfi =, infants, chialren's.
boSS' and misses assorted
! has;
Brown and white table dama>k:
go IN, e napnlns'
luhire aanns, crssh.
: Linen toweIinv. hackabuck.
ispat lace. black fringe.
Black bombazine.
Satin ribbons. elastic do.
ysIv., r;hhans h,au s'a r,Doons;
Serpentine braid tanes.
lNnhair mits Itai;an ait.
Embroidered collars;
Mems fine half hose;
Mems riding gloves;
Black worsfed. w;re r;hbor.
Hickory shirts. denim.
IL and ? bnsheI baos-
Heavy ticking brown ar;u..
Brown cottons. wicking:
B,ue cottons MINING cd.
|; Blue and white tbread.
Tidy clifton voole, c-,rn.,;nr.
s'iA mahaeiias,
GkOCEklES. &c
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These who cherish the superstition in regard to
anlucky prognostications OF Friday. VII have a
opportunity to test their belief during the pres
year, which begins and ends en- Friday. Janu-
a April, July, October aod December, have Ave
rnSS each; April and December end on Friday,
nj Jfzes<xY end October begin on Friday and
are Ia FRIDAYS in The year.
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POPULAR BOOKS!
BY JAMES j. JAkvES. Esq.
THE NDERSIGNE has received by the ship Eli
i "a 6AEHd. from Boston, the following late publications.
by Mr. Jarves, formerly Of Honolulu:
KAMA, A TALE or HAWAII.
Hawaiians, and illustrates their ancient customs and habits. 1t
is Dedicated by the Author to His Majesty Kamehameha ".
CONFESSIONS OF AN INQUIRER or, Why
AND WHAT AN I?-By j. j. Jarves.
"This is a resume Of life experiences in the sphere. Of the
affections. art and religion. Whatever judgment may be formed
of tie authors philosophy of life, no one viii question the frank
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 Civill-
ration and Christianity. is Of particular interest
r HINTS, ON ARCHITECTURE, SCULPTURE AND
PAINTISG-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 to point out the pitt
falls that surrsind the pilgrim of art"-London Atheneum.
PARTISAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRINCI-
PLES-By j. j. Jarves.-1st and I'd series.
"without question, one of the raciest books ever written on
Partisan life and msnners."-Boston Post.
ITALIAN SIGHTS AND PAPAL PRINCI-
, PLES-with numerous illustrations-By j.
j. Jarves.
sThe 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 I~taly"-HomeJ Journal.
s7-tf For sale by II. VI. WHITNEY.
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NOTICE

NOTICE.
LII PERSONS HAVING ID n d.
"A against me, will please present them for settlement imme-
diately and those indebted are requested to call and settle, or
their accounts will be left with an attorney for collection.
~ The subscriber hereby gives notice that he will pay no
debts contracted without his written order.
II. M~ACFARLANE.
Honolulu, April 20, 1858, e5-tf
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UyHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING Purchased
i the premises Of Mr.. }. 1ox, begs leave to give notice that
he will enter therein on January LIST, 1855, and continue the
business as heretofore, and respectfully solicits a continuance q
the patronage so literally bestowed upon his predecessors
GEO. c. MCLEAN.
N. B.-The balance Of Dry Goods at his old stand in Hotel
street, selling OF cheap. 70
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NOTICE.

TORsS NOTlCE.
4 Ii PERSONS who may have any claim on the
n Estate Of the late Ahiu, Chinaman, late resident Of Hilo,
Island Of Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, deceased, interstate, are
hereby notified to present their claim to the undersigned, for
stt ement, on or before the 9th of June, 1855, or be barred for
ever and all persons who are indebted to the said Estate are
hereby required 70 liquidste the same on or before the above
mentioned date.
LOUIS J. PAvIE,
Administrator Of the Estate Of Ahiu.
HiIo, Hawaii. Dec. o, 1857 77-6m*
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4 ar Owing to the der{fa child in Kentucky,
rom eating eolorei examination
was made. which lei to the iisssNs-rxfhAt the follow
-,, amongst other Poissuous ubstam+E%wer used
for eoloring gambose, ehrcsnafe or le3<fNS lead,
bisu phate of mercury, Prusian Antwer4&
g., aluminium, ctrbona,e OF copper fvEHke
notice.
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j. G. SPAkDlNG
OFFERS FOR SALE Low, TO CLOSE
consignments, the following MERoHANDIsE, MSS
Gases Spirits Turpenine, in tins;
Cases English boiled oil; ~
Kegs Of pure No. / extra white lead;
Zinc paint, ground In oils
Cases Of tins Of BLACK paint; b4gD q -.
Barrels of whisky;
Cases Of assorted crackers, In tina;
Barrels Of cider vinegar;
Barrels Of butter, In kegs;
Cases ri Dixon's tobacco;
Coils whale line, hemp and Manila v0po
OarS, assorted lengthsi
Steering oau, ASSORTED IeogtAD.
Cases preserved meats in tins; Cases preserved cians y t.nst
Gases preserved oysters In tins; Cases prd minoe Deee tneneS
Barrels Carolina ricej Barrels vinegar
1ierces hams; Cases alcohol IN onoS
Cases Of women's Shoes, nakivs pateesns
Anchors and chains;
Rigging and pump leather;
Kegs white beans; cheese In tins;
Cooking stoves and cambooses;
Gases wood and cane seat chairs;
Tins Of putty;
Gases Of hail, paint and shoe brushes;
Whitewash bruBhes;
Bbls and puncheons pure Jsmsics run;
Baskets Of champagne;
Casks Of Jenfes' Edinburgh Ale In stoue Josef
Casks Of DuR Gordon Sherry; +
Octaves Of J. l. =. MaFtels brandy;
Han bbls Of California herTings;
Cases Of gherkins and mixed pickles, In half gal. 5asst
Cases Of Goldfish, In tins; cases Of fresh lobster. In t3noj
Cases Of English jams, pie fruits and pickles;
Gases Of bu6alo chip tobacco; boxes champagne cider.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-25
Selett Galt,
(From the ApalachicOla Advertiser
SELLING SNAKES.

A short time since, as one of our steam
boats was vending her way to the head
of navigation. she brought up at an elm
mediate pert" between this place and the
junction of the Chatahoochee and Flint
rivers, for the purpose of wooding or
landing freight.
As soon as she had touched the bank,
how-line male fast, and plank out, she
was boarded by one of those not very
rare specimens of humanity, full grown
live hoosier, bearing all the outward marks
and brands which designate the green
horn 3" genus. Only waiting till the
noise made by blowing off steam had
ceaseI, with his hat drawn down on his
eyes and his arms firmly buried to the
elbows in his trowSerloon's pockets, he
marched resolutely up to the clerk of the
boat, and in loud, uncultivated voice,
inquired ''If he didn't want to buy young
rattlesnake."
The clerk, like most of the 'boys" on
our steamboats,, being particularly fond
of joke, and knowing his man, immedi-
ately conceived plan by which some fun
might be had in tn Sc dull times and low
prices.
Assuming an air cas- serious as judge"
he propounded to the snake man many
questions as to the size, age, color and or
der of his reptile, gravely remarking af-
ter all his interrogations had been salts
factorily answered. that
"He was not just then in the snake
market himself, but there was a CONNER
cial house in Apalachicola who were load
ing ship for Liverpool, and that part of
the cargo was to consist of a rare collec-
ton of wild beasts, birds, and reptiles
that everything curious was in great de-
mand, and smokes, if they were the real
pizen, would readily bring from fifteen to
twenty dollars head"
e The hoosier, elated with the thought of
what handsome sum he could make,
thanked the clerk profoundly for his in
formation, and Immediately set ont for
home, where he ordered all hands to drop
everything else and go to catching snakes.
By the time the next 5oat passed that
way, bound for this port, he had succeed
ed in capturing, alive and unframed, a
barrel of the most poisonous serpents, en-
bracing every variety and hue that crawl
ed in his diggins-the adder, the mecca
sin, the rattlesnake, &C., &C., of all ages
and sizes.
Having them placed on board the boat,
regularly shipped in good order and
well conditioned, marked and numbered
as in the margin. and to be delivered at
the port of Apalachieols, to Messrs. B.
q, H.. as per direction of aforesaid, he
paid his passage and took them in his
own care. to make their delivery doubly
certain.
As soon as he had arrived here, his first
inquiry was for the location of the above
firm, having found which, he presented
himself with all the dignity Of man en-
gagged in legitimate trade. stated the in
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The Americans and Wings.

Those Americans who hold on to their
first love, and their name is legion, and
those Wings who have not gone after
strange gods, have much to encourage
them now. Notwithstanding dark and
portentous clouds have long been lower
ing over them, and the political skies
'murky,' a CLEAN of hope now appears.
The dawning of better day is visible.
The dark clouds which have hung over
us are fast disappearing below the horizon.
The bow of hope is clearly to be seen
The dark spectres which were raised by
the internal incarnation of the evil genius
of corrupt Democracy, are beginning to
disappear. The people are awakening
from their ''deep decisions" and are be-
ginning to contemplate the fearful abyss
into which the corrupt policy of the Dem
ocratic party would plunge them. They
have become wearied with the eternal
sectional strifes engendored by the dema-
gogues of that pestiferous organization,
and are now willing to adopt any meas
ures that will rebound to the benefit Of
the country. They are now looking to
the conservative men of the old Wing
party, and to the American party. as the
proper agents to bring about the desired
reformation, and are earnestly looking
forward to period when all that is cor
rupt and uRholy in politics shall be put
down and crushed out. From the signs
of the times, it is evident that there is
change in public sentiment going on.
There is an evident desire to rid the coun-
try of the nefarious rule of modern bogus
Democracy. That party has long sub
sisted upon the aliment furnished by the
agitation of the slavery question. But
that has passed away. Kansas is no
longer the slogan by which Democracy
can rally strength to carry its victories.
Let Wings and Americans take cour-
age. The Wings and Americans have
ever been conservative. They have been
patriotic. Their principles arc such as
viii meet the appreciation of large ma
iority of the people, and as such they are
bound to succeed. Let those who have
been discouraged and become almost rea-
dy to despair, shake of their desponden-
cy and prepare for fresh conflict. AMI
for a glorious victory Truth is mighty
and will prcvail.-Rutterford (7enn.
Telegraph.
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The Sword of Col. Jo. Davies.
MrLLERsBURG, KY, Oct, Is,

MTLLERsBURG, KY, Oct, Is, so.
Editor 81. Joseph Journal:
A thrilling interest took place at Lex
ington on yesterday-the presentation Of
the sword Of Col. 10. Davies to the Grand
Lodge Of Kentucky, now in session in
that city. 1t will be recollected that he,
with many others of Kentucky's noble
sons. flew to the rescue of the citizens Of
the Northwest in 1911, when invaded by
the combined forces of British and Indi-
ans. Col. Joseph II. Davies, in a severe
charge made by the troops under the gal
liant Harrison, fell, bravely defending his
country. The sword he bore during the
memorable battle Of Tippecano0, it seems,
passed into the hands of Mr.. Levi L. Todd,
then a student at law of Col. Daviess,
in the city Of Lexington, vino afterwards
became a citizen Of Indiana. The Col.
fell about two feet from a majestic oak.
which, after withstanding the storms and
ravages of nearly half century, like ev-
erything else earthly, withered and died.
From the trunk of this tree, Mr.. Todd
had massive case made, in which were
encased the sword in its sheath and the
belt. Col. Daviess at the time of his death
was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Kentucky. Mr.. Todd, being now far
advanced in life, thought it becomingly
fitting and a patriotic duty that he should
present this sword to be deposited in the
archives of the Grand Lodge, as a sacred
relic and memento of Kentucky's valiant
son, and to which the present and future
generations might go and learn painfully
pleasing recollections Of the past, and les
sons of patriotism for the future.
Moved By these and other considera-
tions, Mr.. Todd, through the Grand
Lodge of the State Of Indiana, formally
presented the sword to the Grand Lodge
Of Kentucky. This presentation was made
with touching illusions to the past and
sentiments of love and devotion for the fu-
ture. This scene aroused the tenderest
emotions of the heart ;.recollections of the
times and men of the war of 1912 rushed
wildly across the mind /; patriotism glow
ed in every breast pledges of fidelity
we're reciprocated between the sister
States. Long may this fraternal feeling
last.
On the sword were figures of rather
antique character, bearing the date Of
1898. and in large letters running along
the length of the blade, Liberty" and
81 Zndependsnee." Such events are wor-
thy Of being recorded, and from them
should profitable lessons be learned.
OBSERVER.
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MLLERIsM STILL LIvEs.-An address
from the Advent Church in New York
and Newark, to the "churches scattered
abroad" fixes the year 1858 as the one
which is to witness the end of all things
terrestrial. by a pyrotechnic exhibition.
The result is arrived at Mechanically.
The square root of the host of EzekiePs
chariot, was 1868. From this. extract
prophetic value" of the "scarlet lady OF
Babylon" 1928, and we have 1921.
Take from this the cube ram mentioned
by the Prophet as pushing westward, "
4,757, and we have for remainder. 1924.
Deduct from this 'the number of beasts"
mentioned in the Apocalypse, 666. and
we get at the result. 1858, the year in
which the end of the world is to take
place.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-25

TATTooED SKIN.-OuS- valued friend
and contributor, Septimus Piesse, informs
US that the marks OF devices which some
young people, and sailor boys in partic-
ular. make on the skin BY Pricking IL
with needles. and then rubbing the punc1
lures with Indian ink, vermilion, sAd in
digo gunpowder, are so firmly fixed that
to remove them severe means must be-
restored to. The following treatmeat
will be found eficacious Blister the part
with plaster g little longer than tbs
mark or Ornament, then keep the place
open with green ointment for . week
finally, dress it to get well. As the new
skin grows, the cid tattoos will disappear.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-25
Mistfuarrfous.
THE BACKwooDsMAE.

In the deep wild wood is lonely man,
And he swings his brOad-axe like a slight rattan
His garb is uncoutb,. but his step is proud,
And his voice, when he sPeaketh, is firm and loud:
The forest recsdes as bis strong arm swings,
And he lstteth in light like the King Of Kings.
His hut is Ofloss, and his infant brood
Tumble forth TO rejoice in that solitude;
They chase the honey-bes home to its store,
And the old tree gives up what it never bore;
They hide in the brake, they rash thro' the stream,
And fit to and fro like the things of a DREAM
The mother is pale, like the sweet moonlight,
But they say, in her youth, no rose was 50 bright;
She moves in the cabin with gentle grace,
And the bomeliest things have their regular place;
She sings as she works with signing smile,
And her far-offhome riseth in vision the while.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-25

The STEAMER EMMA ROBBED BY THE
u. s. Man. AGENT.-The Missouri River
steamer Emma was robbed short time
since on her trip from Jefferson City to
St. Joseph, of $4,000 by the United
States mail agent on board the boat. His
name is Morris. He is quite a young
man, the son of a widow lady of respect
ability, living in the interior of the State,
and had heretofore borne a good character
for honesty, although considered somewhat
fast for his years. His mother was deep
" affected upon learning the crime with
which her son was charged.
Many robberies have occurred of late
in the post offices, and on the mail routes,
and much complaint is made of the char
acter of the men appointed postmasters
and mail agents on the Kansas route.
The St. Louis Democrat says: They
are selected in most cases for the reason
that they are National Democrats, or have
killed somebody in Kansas or elsewhere,
or have furnished fraudulent votes for the
different Kickapoos, Oxfords, and like
precincts, which are now to be found on
all election occasions"
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At political meeting in Indiana, the
other day. a speaker named Long resPon-
ded to a loud call and took the stand ;
but big. strapping fellow persisteF in
CRYING oct in a stentorian voice. Long
Long p This caused little confusion.
but after some difficulty in making himself
heard. the President succeeded in stating
that Mr.. Long. the gentleman honored
by the call, was now addressing them.
"Oh, he be ID !" replied the fellow ;
'.he's the little skeezicks that told me to
call for Long !" This brought down the
house.
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Ice AS AN ANEsTHEsIA. - Thomas
Wakley, editor. we believe. of the Lon
don Lancet, writes to the London Illus
trated News:
THE experience Of the past few weeks
has proved to my complete conviction
that local an@sthesia can be obtained BY
the bcnumbing influence of ice, without
resorting to the administration of chloro-
form. which, by its subtle power, renders
insensible the system generally, and occs-
sionally produces those fatal effects to
which almost every surgeon can bear
testimony. l have tried the ice in sever
al cases, in both hospital and private
practice, and in almost every instance tho
success was evident, the patient when
blindfolded, being ignorant Of the use Of
the knife.
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dstflll alta Curious.

RE-SH1NGLINa OLD RoOFs.-T am fully
convinced that millions of dollars might
be saved in our country every year, BY
generally pursuing the following method !:
Whenever roof begins to leak. and
you wish to re-shingle Il, do not take off
the old shingles-put the new shingles
on the top Of the old ones-but make uss
of six-penny nails in place Of four-penAy
or single nails. The advantage Of this
method viii consist in the following par
ticulars:
LIST. You viii save the expense Of re-
moving the shingles.
2l. The building will not be exposed
to wet, in case Of rain, before it is 6n-
ished.
Sd. The room will be much warmer
and tighter.
4th. Neither snow nor rain can beat I'M
der the butts of the shingles, by heavy
winds.
9Th. The roof will last good full one.'
third longer. 80
l have tried this plan, and find it has
these advantages.
1t takes no more shingles, no mors
nails in number-only Q little longer
and no more time to put them on, and if
done in a workmanlike manner, viii look
as well as if shingled. But it should be
done before the old shingles are too much
decayed. All the moss (if any should
be removed, or swept off with q stu
broom, before putting on the new Shin
giles.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-25

Doubts about the new House Of Rep
resentatives! This is the cry of the Lee
eomptonites. How kind they are to the
Anti Lecampton Observation-Disclosures,
Scwar:z, Montgomery, j. G. Davis and
others. They even class them as Demo
Gratis and we presume if John B. Has
kins and Horace F. Clark, of New York,
and Garrett B. Adrian, and DR.. Riggs.
of New Jersey, not to speak Of the Dem
ocrats Of the Illinois delegation, should
be elected, they will class them,- too. as
Democrats. Who is inside. and who
outside, gentlemen Of the Administration?
Pill. Press.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-25

CoxsoLISG.-The Berwick PA. Ga
zette thus consoles itself over the result Of
the recent election in tie old Keystone
The ELECTION RETURSs.-0f late, zig
ure work" hasn't been much in our favor.
We therefore have concluded to let the
Opposition papers numerate the returns
Of the late election throughout the State.
Suffice it to say, that "we've met the en-
envy, and''-they've ,ohalsd US We've
been swallowed by very big whale, and
our greatest consolation for which, rests
in the knowledge that punishment prop
erly applied. and applied, at the proper
time, very often results bene6cially.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-25


CURING HANs.-As the time is at hand
for preparing these useful stores Of rich
and ssvory, few words will not be ont
of place in regard to them. The legs of
hogs, short in the hook, are the best for
hams, and should be chosen in preference
to lanky legs. They may be sailed by
immersion in a clean pickle containing .
little sugar and saltpetre dissolved, or
they may be sailed by rubbing ground
solar evaporated salt over them, turning
them every day, and giving them . good
rubbing. A little sugar and ground pep
per added to the salt will much improve
the flavor Of the meat. II requires about
month to salt hams by the wet process,
and three weeks by the dry system. At
the end Of this period, they should be-
hung up for few days to drip, and then,
they are ready for smoking, Much de-
ponds on the kind of material used for
smoking them, so as to secure a sweet
flavor. Whatever fuel is used for this
purpose, one condition should never Be
overlooked it should be perfectly dry,
or else it will be liable to impaK bittsR
taste to the meat. Dry corn cobs, and
some dry sweet hay are superior to all
other agents that we have seen employed
for smoking beef and hams.
Mutton hams may be prepared in the.
same manner as those of pork, and they
are exceedingly palatable when the meat
is good, and care exercised to smoke them
slowly.-Seientife american.