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Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1860-01-28

STRANGE CONDUCT OF BIRD-AFFECTNG lNcE-
DENT.-The Norfolk Day Book says that while the
passengers of the ill-ated Quaker City were being
lifted up the side Of a bark which went to their
rescue Saturday, an infant named Davidson fell
overheard. For a moment all seemed paralyzed |;
but this lasted only for an instant the sturdy
of one of the gallant boats grasped the dear
one by the Leg and as be lifted it sloft cheer sa-
luted its appearance. The mother of the child now
went into strong commissions, and the infant was
passed into the arms Of Mrs. Davidson, and while
resting there beautiful land bird lowered for
moment over its little form, and then, as If to as
sure Itself that it lived, perched upon its dress and
hoped and chirped in concert with the crying of
the babe The bird then jumped to the shoulder
of Mr.. Davidson. who was standing near, then took
a final farewell Of the bark and her rescued pas
sengers.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1860-01-28

WHEN WAS A CHILD - w hen ] was child, !"
and away go the thoughts back to the green fields,
and sunny hills, and waving meadows, in that far
country Of the Past where the flowers ever bloom,
and the birds sing, and the summer lasts all the
year long. And what heart does not love to lie
down, at times, by the still waters of his child
hood, and hear the music of the birds, and the
singing the summer winds through the low brook
wllowsand all the sweet soul-stirring melodies of
that pleasant land!
~ When was n child, and away up the val
ley are sounding sweet voices and merry laughter,
as away over the years Memory takes the wings of
the morning and flies to one spot, ever fresh and
blooming like another Eden. Oh blessed be God
for that spot! 1t is the only one left bright and
changeless, all the green EARTH since our father
and mother went weeping out Of Paradise. There,
up through the mist, rises old gray house, with
its sloping roof and juttng caves and mOssy seats
at the door. And all through that place are sing
ing the old, familiar voices, and kind faces are
beaming and among them is ONE never seen
but once and to be remembered forever"
And there are walks in the summer woods, and
rambles in the meadows, by the brooks, and in
the old orchards, and by the side of the rivers
and sailing on the summer lake which lay spread
beneath us, like another heaven and bright Sab
bath mornings, and Thanksgiving evenings, and
walks by moonlight beneath the burning stars.
Then, there spring, with its green, fresh
grass, it's banks of violets, and its blooming or
chards and summer, with its hay-makings, and
strawberry gatherings, and cherry rides IN the
morning; and autumn, with its huskings, and
fruit gatherings, and changing woods. and clear,
frosty nights and winter, with its sleigh rides,
and sled rides down hill, and going to school at
the old red school house. -.-
All this comes looming up, and writes its ds-
guereotype on the heart, whenever utter these
few simple words " When was a child"
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1860-01-28

BETTING on A CERTAINTY.-FOrty years ago, when
nabobs from and in British India were as plentiful
as flihusters are now-a-days-when men in that
oriental paradise were paid like princes and spent
it like asses gambling Of course was common but
that was nothing to the constant habit of betting
on every possible or impossible thing. Every
opinion and statement, if disputed was backed bya
bet, sometimes to enormous amount Of the
extent of it the following truthful anecdote is an
illustration
NJ, a civilian in Calcutta, high in Office, kept
4 sumDtuous table. At dinner, at eight o'clock in
the evening, guest of his-MajOr Gordon-who
was STAYING with him, remarked. NJ, this
table is little too high, thirty inches is the maxi
mum height for comfortable dining table" I" 1t
suits me very well, - said the host, sand, more
over, am sure it does not exceed thirty inches"
oh, but it does" quoth Gordon. d assure
you that you are mistaken, - said M. &" wish
| was so of one thousand mOhurs" (S8OOO),
reioined Gordon. % You had better not bet, for
you will lose'' 90 l am so certain that I'll bet you
a thousand"
60 Done"
s' But tell you / bet on a certainty, so if you
like to take it, we'll and good but tell you plain
ly bet a certainly"
Never mind, | am equally sure so DONE"
said NJ.
A rule to measure the table was sent for.
"Now said Gordon, " if you take my word, we
want rule ; you know you tcouh bet, though
told you had certainty the fact is | thought
the table too high, and measured it this morning
after breakfast" II know you did, eoOlly replied
NJ. ''HOw so - g | was in the next room,
and saw your reflection in the mirror through the
open door as you measured it; so sent for a car
penter after you went out, and cut three-quarters
of an inch off each leg ~
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1860-01-28

q Those that will be wise when they are old,
must be nquisitive when they are young.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1860-01-28
Ghe polpnesian,
The Sleeper ON the Mountains.

The Sleeper ON the Mountains.
AlOne-thOu sleep'st alone
Above thy ashes cold,
The holy stars look mildly down,
The mountain mists are rolled,
And the night winds sing thy dirge.
In wailings, sad and,deeP,
Or, swelling to a thunder tone,
Through the solemn forests swept
AlOne-thOu sleep'St alone!
Wo wo, to them who wait
And watch at eventide for thee,
At the lonely cottage gate.
Thy mother lOoketh out
Across the misty sea,
Crying, oh ! come to thy chiIdhoOd's hOmeS
Wand'rer, return TO me!
AlOne-thOu sleep'st alone!
No winds that round thee sweep,
Nor rattling thunder's lOudest tone,
Can break thy long tranced sleepi
But, when the trump shall sound,
And heaven and earth shall fee,
Arise, thou sleeper, from thy gravel
Thy loved ones wait for thee
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1860-01-28
N Office! /!
Waikahalulu Lots {!

TIME UNDERSIGNED BEGs To INFORM TBE PUBLIC
that which these Lots can now De purchased or
have modified that under certain restrictions
and regulations description OF Building may be erected
thereon 1t being desire and object OF His MaJesy doY
ernmept to have said Lots occupied quickly rs possible
every facility granted intending occuPers and by
consulting with the undersigned they will find that their views
will every respect far consistent with the Puoe
interests.
Ten of said Lots having engaged only few OF the
choice be disposed Of SO that an early a
pIication will be necessary To secure them.
W. l.. GREEN, Agent for the sale
Io,, and lease Of the Wakahsluu Lots.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1860-01-28
WAIKAHALULU WATER LOTS.

TINE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT
Il the sale and lease OF the
WAIKA HALUL U LOTS!
begs TO call Merchants Ship Owners, specua
tors finely situated OF land which is now
reduced rates and liberal and convenient
terms"
Plans may all particulars learned by application
undersigned Robert c. Jsnions Fre-Proof Buildings
N NB-Early application should be made for choice Lots
W. L. GREEN,
Agent for the Sale OF waikshafulu Lots
Honolulu Oct. 9th 1853 sS-u
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1860-01-28
PUBLIC NOTICE.
Consular NOtice---Sweden and Norway.

THE SUBJECTS OF the united Kingdoms of
Sweden and residing in the Hawaiian Islands, are
respectfully themselves at the Swedish and
Norwegian Honolulu their earliest convenience
information Of importance from the Home Government
will be communicated to them.
RovdL lSanediSh and NOr1OegidR Consulate.
THE Haanditdn Islands, Sept. 20, 1859 81 If
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
Republican National Convention.

A National Republican Convention will meet
at Chicago on Wednesday the 18th day of June
next at l2 o'clock noon, for the nomination of
candidates to be supported for President and
Vice President at the next election.
The Republican Electors of the several States,
the members of the Peoples party Of Pennsyl-
vania, and of the Opposition Party of New
Jersey, and all the others who are willing to
cooperate with them in support of the candi-
dates who shall there be nominated, and who
are opposed to the policy of the present Admin
istration /; to Federal corruption and usurpation;
to the extension of Slavery into the Territories
to the new and dangerous political doctrine
that the Constitution, of its own force, carries
Slavery into all the Territories of the United
States to the re-opening of the African slave
trade to any inequality Of rights among citi
Gems and who are in favor of the immediate
admission of Kansas into the Union under the
constitution recently adopted by its people of
restoring the Federal Administration to a sys-
tenn of rigid economy, and TO the principles of
Washington and Jefferson of maintaining in
violate the rights of the States and defending
the soil of every State and Territory from law
less invasion and of preserving the integrity of
this Union, and the supremacy of the Constitu-
ton and laws passed in pursuance thereof,
against the conspiracy of the leaders Of Sec
tional party to resist the majority principle as
established in this government at the expense Of
its existence are invited to send from each State
two delegates from every Congressional District.
and four delegates at large. to the Convention
EDWIN d. MORGAN, Chairman.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09

to pay, too, for the desperate efforts made
to defeat HICKMAN and SCHWARTZ, Of
Pennsylvania, and HAsKrNs, of New
York, who had rendered themselves oh
noxious to j. B.. because, unlike him.
they had refused to violate their princ-
pies and their pledges. The people, while
protesting against the enormities of this
administration, have had to pay for the
latter's efforts to force upon them its
measures and Its men. They will hard
ly be willing to have this system go on
will hardly be willing longer to foot
the bills of the party which outrages their
sentiments, and declares itself antagonist
nc to the Union. Unless we are much
mistaken. they will place the stamp OF
their Indignation upon the corruptionists
on November next, and drive them from
the places they now disgrace, and from
the power they now WELD only to the
country's injury.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09

N Congress is now fully organized
with Mr.. PENNINGTON, Speaker; Mr.
FoRNEY, Clerk Mr.. HOFFMAN. Sergeant.
alarms Mr.. MARsToN, of N. H., Door.
keeper Mr.. LUCAS of Ill.,, Postmaster
The Post Office appropriation bill, intro.
duced by Mr.. PHELPS, has been passed
1t appropriates four millions for the sup
port of the Post Office department for the
remainder of the fiscal year ending in
June last. $2,4oO,OOO, was ordered tc
be appropriated to the compensation o.
postmasters and their clerks, mail de.
partment's special agents, and transpor.
tation of mails. The House stands ad.
journed until to day. 1t is said Mr.
SHERMAN will be chairman of the com.
mittee of Ways and Means, and Mr.
Grow, of committee on Territories. The
committees will probably be announced
on Thursday.
Mr.. GRossBRENNER, the old Sergeant.
alarms of the House of Representatives,
during the last three days of his official
term, disbursed to members of the
House $4,000 Since Congress me,
he has loaned members S405,OoO.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
Republican Speaker Elected

LIE The great contest of nearly two
months, for Speaker of the House of
Representatives, was closed on the LIST
instant by the election of Mr.. PENN1Na-
TON, of New Jersy, Mr.. SHERMAN hav-
ing Withdrawn his name. The final vote
stood PENNINGTON 1T, McCLERNANp
IS, GILMER 16, rest scattering. Whole
number 223. Mr.. PENNINGTON was
formerly an old Wing, was once gov
ernor of New Jersey, and is an able
man. He has for some years acted with
the Republicans, and his election is a
clear Republican triumph. He was con-
Quoted to the chair by Messrs. BococK and
SHERMAN, and made neat and excellent
speech in response to the honor done
him, which was listened to with the most
quiet attention by the House.
On the Sd, Mr.. FoRNEY, of Pennsyl-
vania, Editor of the Press, was elected
Clerk, the vote standing as follows :
Whole number of votes, 221 necessary
to choice, III FoRNEY 112, ALLEN
II, TAYLOR %, DAWSON 8, Mexican g.
Probably nothing could have been more
unpalatable to Mr.. BUCHANAN and the
administration than the election of Mr.
FoRNEY, for no man has dealt heavier
or more effectual blows at both, or did
more to defeat their followers in Pennsyl-
vania. We are glad that these services
have been recognized.
Mr.. HI. A. HOFFMAN, of Maryland,
was elected Sergeant-at-Arms, he receiv-
ing ia votes, and Mr.. GRossBRENNER,
the old officer, 90 votes.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
Legislative Affairs.

EV Our correspondence, this week,
from the Capital, will show to our read
ers the condition of legislative matters
much better than dry synopsis of the
reports from the Des Moines papers,
Our correspondents will keep us regular
ly advised of all that transpires interest
ing to the people of this section, and by
stating the substance Of the bills passed,
will give our readers a moro intelligent
conception of the business done than we
can get from other sources. The legis-
lature has fully got to work, and the
committees seem TO be maturing a large
amount of business for the action OF the
body. Outside of the Democracy no
one seems to be inclined to talk more
than is necessary, and only few of our
opponents seem to think it necessary to de-
vote much time to 'Bunkum." The more
important business of the session, that
relating to the Code, and to County
government, has but just been reached.
The prospect is tina. the session will be
more than usually lengthy.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
The Railroad question claims and re.

The Railroad question claims and re-
ceives large share of the attention OF
members. Parties are here boring for
their particular interests, and last even
ing large meeting was held in the Cap
itoi, and addressed by Mr.. SIMPSON for
the Dubuque interest, and Mr. CROKER
for Cedar Rapids. The question at is
sue, is, whether the State shall resume
the land grant made to the Iowa Cen
trail Air Line Road. The current of feel
ing has been rather strong in favor of
the Cedar Rapids interest, but since the
discussion last evening, a revulsion seems
to have set in.
A bill has been introduced providing
for the payment of County officers by
fees, which, l think, will pass.
Nothing has been heard from the
lynchers, SMALL and SEAMAN, and the
excitement here is pretty much died out.
Yours DC.
c. E. L.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
Dies MONIES, JAN. 81, 1860.

LIES MONIES, JAN. 81, 1860.
FRIEND Rich -
The GUARDIAN of the Goth came 10
hand this morning, and as 1 don't find
my letter, l infer that it reached you too
late for insertion. have invariably
written in time, as l supposed, to reach
your next issue, but it seems to have
failed in that instance. You can hardly
expect to get much in the way of news
from place SO remote from all the late
appliances of civilization, and the most l
can expect to do, is to give you my views
of matters and things at the Capital,
without much regard to dates. The
Legislature has now entered upon the
fourth week of the session, and yet every
thing is in crude and undigested shape.
The committees of the two houses, are
hard at work, and if too much time is
not taken up by the Democracy in fixing
up a record that will answer their pur-
poses for the ensuing campaign, the
business of the session will now go on
rapidly. Quite number of local bills
have been passed, and bill emanating
jointly from the committee on County and
Township Organizations of both Houses
is now in the hands of the printer. 1t
provides for Board of Supervisors,
consisting of the County Judge, and the
Clerk of each Township, who shall man
age and control the financial affairs of
the county. The County Judge, as Pres
ident of the Board, is TO audit and allow
all claims that are fixed by law, such as
pay of Jurors, witnesses &c. Clerk of
the District Court to be the Secretary of
the Board.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
~ JOHN M. Boris. of VIRGINIA

@ JOHN M. Boris, of Virginia, in
reply to twenty seven members of the
Virginia Legislature, has written long
letter on public affairs. He denounces
the parade and vast and useless expendi-
ture made over the Harper's Ferry af-
fair, and while declaring that the North
is not responsible for, and has no right
to NEEDLE with, Slavery in the States,
the South must be content to live as their
fathers lived for two hundred years prior
to 1854, satisfied with the institution as
secured to them where it exists by law,
and is recognized by the constitution
They must resist all efforts of extreme
men to coerce the institution of slavery
into territory now free. The power is
not given, and was not intended to be
given, by those who formed the govern :
ment, or they would not themselves have
imposed positive prohibition on its in
PRODUCTION into all the territory then SUBJ
ject to their jurisdiction and CONTROL
He says, too, that the Democracy of the
South are only using the slavery ques-
ton to strengthen their own hands, and
that they are getting money, place and
power at the expense of the conservative
element of the South. Undoubtedly there
are many conservatives in the South who
think with Mr.. Boris, and who, like ETH
FRIDGE, GILMER, WINTER DAVIS, and
others in public positions, and thousands
in private life, will oppose the traitorous
schemes of the disunionists to the ut
most extremity.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09

The jury in the Pemberton Mills cat
astrophe has returned a verdict, stating
that they do not believe that the owners
of the mill ever had reason to distrust
its security. They also find that the fire
which occurred among the ruins was &C
cidental. They attribute the falling OF
the mill to the weakness of the cast If on,
and censure ALBERT EULER, foreman of
the Eagle Iron Foundry, where the pill
ars were cast, and CHARLES l.. BIGELow
architect and superintendent of the mills,
who insufiiciently tested the said pillars.
Upon them the jury rests the responsible
ity of the catastrophe.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
The New York HerGZ1's Wasb;npfo,

The New York Herala's Washington
correspondent, under date Of February
Cd, says that that city was wild with re-
joicing at the election of Speaker. 1t
was participated in by all parties, who
have suffered much financially bv the
delay in organizing. Speaker PENNING-
TON and Messrs. SHERMAN and HICKMAN
were serenaded Dy band, accompanied
by large company of citizens and resi-
dents of the District. WILLARp's Hotel
was thronged with people, and SHERMAN
and HICKMAN were bold and decided
against the extension of slavery. The
serenaders also proceeded to the resi-
dence of WINTER DAVIS, but did not find
him at home. They also called Mr..
Grow out of bed, who responded in a
short speech.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
SheriH''s Sale.

PY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS
Issued out ofand under the seal of the Coun-
ty Court of Buchanan county, Iowa, in favor
OF Austin Godfrey, and against the goods and
chattels of the estate of Orrin Godfrey, late of
said county, deceased, I have levied upon the
following described property, viz
One black COW, six years old (; one pale red
cow, SIX or seven years old ; one large brown
COW, SIX years old one pair of red steers, three
years old past; one red steer, two years old
past Three yearlng steers one dark gray
colt, about two years old
Which property as above described, l will
offer for sale at Public Auction at the late res
ldence of Orrin Go frey, in Buffalo Grove, in
said county, on SATURDAY, the 10th day Of
March, A. d. 1860, between the hours of One
o'clock P. M. and Four o'clock P NJ. of said
day, to the highest bidder, to satisfy said Ex-
ecution and costs
BYRON C. HALE, Sheriff. 1
Sheriff s Office, Independence, Iowa.
Feb. Z, 1860. 47-4s
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09

The telegraph states that Governor
Hicks, of Maryland, on the Sd. dispatch
ed his Secretary of State to Washington
to pay his congratulations to Mr.. Penn.
ington, upon his election to the Office of
speakership. Mr.. Pennington received
the Secretary with courtesy due his posi-
ton, and replied to the Governor of Ma
ryland, thanking him for the prompt evil
dence he offers of his recognition of the
authority of law against fanaticism.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09

MILTON S. LATHAM, the newly elected
governor of California, ten days after his
Inauguration, was elected U. S. Senator,
to succeed Senator BRoDE RICK. In conse-
quence of this, Lieut.. Gov. DoNNEY be-
comes Governor for two years.
The steamer Northerner, of San Fran
cisco, bound for Portland, Oregon, was
rocks near Cape Mendicino. Eleven pas
sengers. and 22 of her crew, including
the first officer and first engineer, are
known to be lost.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09

1t-s- E~ -Go-,A--,~- G- &c Oh, L.
been elected United States Senator by the
legislature of that State The vote stood
CHASE rs PUeH 81 i; CoRwIN s. Thus
one after another northern doughfaces in
their great stronghold, the Senate Of the
United States give place to the we'll tried
friends of freedom. The Republicans OF
the whole Union will rejoice that they
are to have the benefit Of Mr.. CHASE
great abilities in our national councils.
Thus every thing works propitiously for
the interests Of freedom.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
@ The Dubuque Herald, with its us.

Gg- The Dubuque Herald, with its US
ual logic, contends that the election of
PENNINGTON, and the Republican victo-
ries in the House of Representatives, is
equivalent to the dissolution of the Re
publican party. Such, no doubt, will be
the Herald's sage conclusion after the
contest this fall. About November next,
the Republican party expects to receive
such another shock of dissolution.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09

The trial of SEPHENs and HAzLKTT, OF
Harper's Ferry notoriety, commenced at
Charleston on the End inst, before Judge
JOHN KENNY. Mr.. SENNoTT, of Boston,
is retained for the defence, and Mr.. AN
DREW HUNTER, of Virginia, for the State
Considerable interest is taken in the pro-
ceedings, but the military display at the
former trials is lacking. The only addi-
ton that has been made is a company of
twenty cavalry from Shepardstown.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-09
EE A tarrihla fire nncnrrad

LIE A terrible fire occurred in New
York on Friday last, resulting in great
loss of life. One of those large tenement
houses, so common there, No. 43 Elm
Street, took fire between seven and eigh,
O'Clock, P. NJ, in the basement, and the
flames soon communicated with the stair
way, cutting off the retreat of the inmates
of the upper stories. Some twenty fam
lilies resided in the building, and though
they mostly escaped by jumping from the
windows, yet eight persons certainly,
and one account says as high as twenty
three, persisted in the flames.
The same day the Hat Factory of
Ais d. Moulton, in Brooklyn, New
York, blew up, burying ten or fifteen
persons in the ruins. Five men were kill
ed, and others badly injured.
The same Geographic despatch which
gave the above details, informs us of the
burning of the dwelling of Daniel Early,
at Hyde Park, Near Philadelphia, in
which three children persisted.