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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-12-31
SETTLE UP! SETTLE UP!

nUR customers well know that it is the bepin-
" ming of the New Year and with il VIC are dc.
terIn'ned to close up our Buubs, and feel compelled
to insist upon immediate settlement wctakc this
method to inform those who know themselves in
dcbtcd b. open account, to come forward and set.
tie up. By so doing time and expense will be
saved.
We shall begin the New Year with new enter.
Prisc, and give our undivided attention TO the bu
siness OF Manufacturing and Repairing
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
AND MACHINERY.
We employ none but the best mechanics and use
the best Material. The community can reIy ,,noD
quick. neat ard substantial work, and at pTices to
suit the tTncs. We are determined to do work a.
low as can be done in the County for CASH W iCh
will DC required for u transient custom.
We will make to order ihI eshing Naciinsa and
Hose PO.ssrs OF the latest patterns; PLOUGHS Of
will he found the ccIrbTat ID three boTsS 80,
twO-hOrse do; the old fashioned horse Bar.
shear; MctoTID-ick do, for and three LoTscs ::
also, tho three hsrse Page Plough; alec an i'm.
proved Kentucky single and double shovel Plough
Plough Irons-suSh aE Shares, Coulters, ShoveIs
(single AMI duuble) Muuld-boards ct all kinds .
paid to Mill work ia Steel and Iron Turning and
boring in Iron aud Steel. W"now have in opera
tiun our
FOUNDRY,
and we are now able Ia furnish Castings Of rood
quality a. low a. eaI. be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to Us will be done with dis
high 1t price paid in Cash for Old Iron of all kinda
Give US call at the JetiGrsSn Mnchin: Shop Stone
Charlrstown, Jan, %. is57. "i-NLHN
NEW Stamping Patterns; at
~ 0cts N. BEHREND's.
! ADIES' DRESS GOODS, of all kinds. for sale
- by EUGENE WEST.
A FULL line Of Ladies' and Misses Hoop SI,i, =.
"a AT NJ. BEHRENDSS
Hamper BASKETS. Axes and IeIves. Mann.
q = and Hay Forks Grain and Long Handled
SHoEeIS 'or saie oy w. EBY.
GALVANIZED and Japappcd Coal TJS6- -. !,
" Fire Carriers, for sale by anu
Nov. s. 1861. D. HUMPHREYS & co.
SUPERIOR GREEN TEA. for saI+ by
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30
Life +

Mr.. EDrroE An article in the Gazette. on this
subject. which is proper so far as it calls attention
to the Importance of lite insurance. does injustice
to other companies now represented in Honolulu
by not making the comparisons from the latest
official reports to the Life Insurance Commissioners
of the States of Massachusetts and New York.
The latest statements of companies as per report
of ElizCr Wright, Insurance Commissioner, taking
the ratio of claims by deaths. &c. and expenses
to total income for the year ending Nov. LIST, 1850.
is as follows:
Manhattan. $ N Mutual. 20
\. /. Mutual - o f F",iI y N :. ~ 81 ~
Mass. MutuaL.......-... 80 95 North INTERCHANGEABLE
The above shows a very different result from
that in the Gazette. We do not wish to be under
stood as disparuging any company, and before pro-
ceeding to draw comparisons. will state. that by the
Insurance Commissioners report, it does not appear
that there is a single company doing business IN
Massachusetts, or New York that Is not upon a
sound financial basis. Still there are benefits grant
ed to policy holders in some that are not given in
others. and as the companies claim to conduct
their business for the mutual benefit of the insured,
the companies should give to the policy holders
every benefit and privilege that the business will
admit and the public convenience requires. justi-
Ged by sound calculations.
Life insurance being no longer an experiment
or a problem, the Cdltl'ldiItlS LhbN M = Z
duced to such a degree of certainty as to allow Of
little or no variation. any company is justified in
going. las far as financial soundness will admit
toward removing Objectionable restrictions and
conditions. Those companies first removing objec-
tionable features, gaining public favor and grow
ing in strength. while some companies. much older,
but slow to change old rules, continue to withhold
from their policy holders what experience had
taught them as just. held back until forced TO
change by the younger companies outgrowing them
in all the elements Of strength. security and public
favor.
odd age is honorable but since the calcula-
ton. upon which lite insurance is based, Is mar
tally. it Is no special recommendation to a COM
pany to be old, unless that old age is accompanied
by the vigor and growing strength OF youth. The
older the company becomes, the older the lives of
its insured and consequently the greater the num-
Der who must die each year. As the company
grows older. therefore, there is more necessity for
increasing its new business, by adding to its num-
bers new and lounge lives.
Something said about the responsibility of per.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30
Can there be NO Reform.

Mr.. EDITOR There are certain things connected
with the administration of the present government
of these islands, that greatly puzzle the friends of
order and iustice-the two elements which lie AT
the foundation Of all true national prosperity.
Possibly. you may be able to e~nlighten our minds
a little relative to these things. Our difficulty lies
Just here. We have a Statute Book well provided
with salutary laws. and gentlemen, too, bearing
the responsibilities of government, who profess to
be. and doubtless are, sincere friends Of public
morality and virtue.
And Yet here. in the district where live. we
are continually annoyed, and all decency is put to
the blush, by a magistrate notorious for drunken
ness and immoraIities Of other sorts, and also a
Road Supervisor who is a disgrace to his Office
who is notorious for drunkenness openly and above
board. How is it possible, / would respectfully
inquire, for His Excellency the Minister of the
Interior to persist in keeping such men in public
Office: II there is any hope for reform. we should
be glad to have him COM this way and look at the
condition of the roads. of which this man is " SUI
pervisor.' Perhaps he could ascertain wherea
bouts the road taxes have been expended. these
TWO years past. lie certainly cannot: and | notice
in the columns Of yOnr paper. evidence, which,
from time to time. tells US that other Districts an
der the same Supervisor, are very much in the
same pr~cdicament as we find ourselves. II is said
that in some of these districts responsible and
faithful men were OUsted to give this man a
place. | hope it was not so. for decency's sake.
Another thing which | wish TO say is, that such
men. directing the public interest. bring a positive
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30

New POWDER MAGAZINE-The position of the
present powder magazine, from is low situation
and proximity TO the prison, being considered dan
gcrOUs, it was deemed advisable to build Il new
one in such a position that in the event of an ex-
plOsiOn no damage could be done to the city. Ac-
cordingly, their Excellencies the Minister of the
Interior and the Governor. after Il careful survey
of all the sites in the immediate vicinity combining
the above requirements of safety with moderate
facility of access. fixed upon u site on the east flank
of Punchbowl Hill. completely shut out from the
view of the city, and yet within half IL mile of it.
On this site has lately been built, of Hawaiian
bricks. a magazine of a size sufficient for all our
requirements. with a protecting wall of ten feet
high all around it, also built of Hawaiian bricks.
The magazine, as well as the protecting wall. are
octagonal in form. The interior is fitted up with
shelves for slowing the powder on. The roof and
doors are shcath"d with zinc. and the doors have
brass hinges. locks aud bolts. The floor is fastened
with trcuails instead of the usual nails. and every
prpcautiOn that the limited means at command adj
mitted of has been taken to guard against the pos
sibility of accident. 1t is now ready for use. and
we NAV congratulate ourselves that Il dangerous
neighbOr will soon be removed beyond the reach
of harm. Mr.. Sterling planned and superintendent
the woTk-Gdzete.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30

curse upon a whole people. I am assured 10y one
well posted in these matters. that in an area. {. a..
OF five miles. from the place Of my residence, en-
bracing say GOO people, there are not more than
three or four hnuSes Ia which okolsldc Is not Ia "A
greater or less extent. distilled. IL is also an arti-
Gle oi by no means uncommon traffic among the
people. aud | know 81 its having heen carried for
nearly forty miles and disposed ci at y good profit.
And then the gatherings tor spTces ON this vile
stutf. at well known houscs in the vicinity aud the
road side Strcwcd with natives IN = afaHdlin state.
or dead drunk. affords ront.iHylntions tar from
agreeable 10 any lover ct this race. ard leads one
Ia feel 'hut lie painstakinE researches conducted
by government and 10y private interests. TO ASKER
tain the causes oi the nations rapid decrease and
their cure, may all be sadly solved by any phiian-
thropISt who might spend y few weeks In this vi-in-
lily. IL is narrowing to the feelings 10 see wi This
ucVdlCSS work of destruction going on. Bat IL
seems Il say seems Tor how can one use stronger
language than this , 10 he the aNed policy ct gov
erumcnt 10 Perpetuate this state OF affairs. Would
we could see but a faint hope of reform. Gcntle-
men of His Majrsty'> government. We beg a little
mercy foI an abused pcoplc-as well as a little re-
gard to public mo4als and even-handed Justice in
the appointment of men 10 I'll The Offices nj yonr
disposal in country Districts.
\ We'll wiSIIER 10 Al
Hawaii, March. 1867.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30

sons insured needs notice. We cauuoi see how any
compdnv-lcaving ont some of the very young
companies, who have issued bat few p~olirics-can
claim any superiority in this respect. since in look
ing over the list of directors and boards Of refer
rncc, in various cities and States. we think liic in
surance companies may safely challenge the public
TO produce an equal number OF men Of higher
moral and social character.
The calculations upon which life insurance are
based being 50 certain and unohaugiug. the benefits
50 great and so easily secured. that when once
rightly understood, life Insurance l. largely patron
lied in every community of high moral Sociality.
That the pHbiic may understand the magnitude of
the business. and consequently the Va>tncss of the
benefits resulting from SuCn investments. We will
give here a synopsis of the business of life inSur-
auce companies in the States of New York and
Massachusetts for the wear ending Nov. !. 1850.
-AS shown by official returns. made 10 the lnSur-
ancr commissioners. there were issued I30.O45
new policies Income from premiums. S56.SGG.S SOB 4:
Incomes from premiums and interest. Si2.0I1.t1 a. !:
paid In widows and orphans. 1899. 1855 e%NpcnCcS.
S5356.9O leaving over 3O.OOO.u 900 To add Ia the
accumulation fund and dividends. the capital rep
resented 10y the companies being SS7,026 1917.
The Manhattan Life Insurance Company has in
stituted a new plan of dividends. This company
will buy the future dividends OF policy holders,
thus securing to the insured a very large bonus in
addition. and largely increasing its value. 1t
proves the compauy's own confidence in its ability
to declare future dividends. by adding To the
policy of the insured an amount OF dividends equal
to the profits he would acquire should he live up
TO the company'S expectation.
This company declares its dividends annually in
cash. which may be used in the reduction of future
premiums. in canccling premium notes in cases
where notes have been given in part payment Of
premiums. drawn in cash. or used in the purchase
of bonus additions 10 the pohcy-iucreasing the
value of the latter.
The Manhattan Life Insurance Company make
the policies issued by it iacopteStbie after five years
for errors and measurements in the application.
thus removing a serious apprehension in the minds
of many persons lest the company might contest
the payment Of the amount OF Insurance to the
heirs. LIFE INSURANCE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30

REALS AND DMEs-The late regulation in re-
spect to the circulating medium appears to have
had the effect to withdraw reals from circulation in
a great degree, and brought dimes into general
use, so far as trade is concerned. The only trouble
Is. that the native and Chinese vegetable dealers
don't like to take the dimes, and housewives find
no little difficulty in marketing. Eventually, how
ever, the reals and dimes will get through with
their contest, ard dimes will win.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30

ANOTHER Runaway ALMOST yesterday at
about 2 o'clock. the horse and buggy OF Mr.. }. 1.
Waterhouse, being left for the moment without a
driver. took an imprOmptu trip mp Queen street,
on a gallop, creating quite a sensation. The ami
NAL. however. appeared not to be of the fast or
rash kind. for it brought to of its own accord, hav-
ing probably made mp its mind to have " no more"
of that sort of sport.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30

DRrGs-Everybody knows where $ the corner "
is. and everybody who visits the corner knows the
Doctor who there dispenses physic. Look at his
advertisement in to-day's paper: Throw physic
to the dogs said Shakespeare. but DIR. Hoffman,
knows better than that, and has a pleasant way of
administering drugs that actually beguiles one into
the feeling that whatever he swallows by the Dr.'s
direction is just the thing he needs. And it's so if
You doubt it, call on him and try.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-03-30

To ADyERrIsERS-Thos who wish their notices
circulated among the whaling fleet should remem-
Der that every shIpmaster leaving port takes files
of the Commercial with him. which are circulated
among the fleets at the North. Advertising is like
bread cast on the water, often returning a hundred
fold for the venture. BY the last ship going to the
Arctic and Ochotsk, we shall send papers to erery
whaler known to be cruising on those grounds.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13
DY MINER l. sOMERvlLLE.-THIs DAY. AT AUG
ID TON STABLES, liz EAST rhiRrEESTh STREET,

near Fourth avenue.
TUESDAY. AUGUST 10, AT ~ O'CLOCK.
TEAMS, HARNESS., WAGONS, CARRIAGES, SADDLE
AND ROAD nORS IS, BUG 81.
VERY FINE CROSS MATCHED FAMILY TEAM,
years old 1917 hands high; kind In Ill harness. waliansd
true; fast and Stylish one Is ali extra fine saddle
SET OF ELEGANT IMPORTED gold mounted double
Harness, nearly 80 -
old kind and true saddle and Harness. and free from vice
together with Coupe Rockaway and set Of frst
class single Harness, -..-..,,,- ,.,., q
high years od kind in all harness. lady or child can
drive her; free and true.
no rob ROAD WAGON, entirely new.
FINE BAY HORSE BLACK POINTS, about l6 hands
high, years old; warranted sounds Ia stylish fas gentle
PoNEY BASKET PIIAETON with rumble seat; in per-
feet order
thoroughly 10 months OLD; beauties Best breed ia
TTRN0UT-CoMPRIsING BROWN MARE, syears old
lBH hands high kind in all harncss capital under saddle
sound kind stylish East and true. Also, ~
TOP BUGGY city built aud good order together with
a set OF single Harness and FIRST class Saddle.
GERMANTOWN ROCkAWAY, In good order.
TWO TOP BUGGIES, In good order.
VICTORIA, in good condition.
Several other Horscs several other wagons, &C. &C.
Particulars at time of sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13

UcTIoN NOrICE-seo 900 WORTH OF MAGNlFI.
N cent Household Furniture at public auction ms day
Tuesday, The elegant mansion Al West stree,
Fifth and Sixth avenues, sale commencing AZ
O'clock Parlor SUITS covered French brocael lchest
descriptions Eaeere Bookcase, Paintings Artistic Brenscs,
Mirror. curtsina Clock Vases rosewood ana walnut h-
Bedseads Warrobes. Mattresses Extension lapie,
Buffet elegant China. Glas. silver ware, Table Cut
lely. Basement mud Kitchen Furniture.
A AUCTION NorfCg.--sAMunLW WYNN, AUCTION.
IA. sells THIS DAY. at x o'cipck, ~ 40 West
fourth street, all the MAGNIFICENT Par,or Suits Panofoe
Carpets Paintings, Crockery, &C. Good opportunity Tor
housekcepers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13

TOHN Z. vANDEWATER, AUCTIONEER, "a DUANE.
81 junction Of Reade and Dunnck"gnInr sale Of Horses
Wagons Harness, &c, THIS DAY. Mt IL NJ.
BLOOD BAY TR0TrIv0 MARE, sired by Toronto
Chief Of Star mare l5z hands, years. Tro. IN $40
and warranted sound and kind.
GRAY NORMAN MARE. i5H bands high, years old.
free driver 2:50 and waraa.rd sound and kind
GRAY MARE, lbli hands, year, GOOD, gentle and Kind
In all harness
BLACK HAWK MARE. lS'4 hands, years; gentle and
One traveller in all harness.
BAY HAMBLETONIAN HORSE i5If hands years old
good gentle and fine driver. and very superior under the
RRCWN HORSE. 5 years. l61z hands; good in all har
ness just from the country, ard warranted sound and
kind. - -
BROWN CLAY COLT, white face; OF tho finest in tho
raised in Orange Co. warraurei sound and kind
TWO SPAN BROWN MULES Ii hnnis, y AMI years;
good In all harness just from Virginia plantation, ara
warrante sound and kind.
Top and top Wagons, CITY make.
Sets harness double and single, and second hand
Next regular sale, Friday 10Th.
Regular sales for the month OF August Tuesdays ard
Tridays
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13

T)Y VIRTUE OF CHArTEL MORTGAGE, EXECUTED
ID by John Butler and John e. Richardson to bear
Ing date May 70 1867 Will expose for SALE on the 18th day
of August 1851 10i NJ the premises the stills BOIL
and all other property bepn sng TO The Oh WORKS
Lease thereof. JOHN SLY, Mortgages.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13
HELP wANTED-FEmALEs.

A WANTED sEvBRALsALEs LADIES, ACQUArNT.
H. ed with the lace business but competent hands
with best references need apply Cali between the
hours OF o'clock r. M. 10 Canal ST. Broad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13

PROTESTANT ENGLISH WOMAN. WITH BEST
"A city references 10 wanted In q very small family 10
ssw and take the Of little eri she be superior
scastress have obgng dispoe and be capable OF
helping the child In her studies Call 81 l64 Duane st.
Tucsdav between 10 and e. =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13

TIENRY ID. MINER, AUCTfOvEER.
IL SALES ROOM 81 NASSAU STREET,
OPPOSITE TIL; POST OFFICE.
MINER SOMERyILLE will sell. at their saiesroop,
No. 81 Nassau street. this day tTuESDAY) August y,
At l0E o'cock large assessment Of
Household Furniture.
Also every variety Office Furniture, Safes, &c. &c
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13

(NHARIEs MoRGENROTH AUCTIONEER-sELLs, At
" lOH O'clock Fixtures of the Concert Sa
LOOM IS East Broadway consisting OF Tables Chairs Ceun
ters Oh Paintings, elegant Piano, &c. Sale positive
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13

A WAITRESS AND CHAMBERLAIN wANTED-TO
"A 10 Fort Washington must have best city references
Apply At Il Livingston place. Tuesday morning from 70 70
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-13

IN ROTH AUCrIoNEER, WILL SELL THIS (TUES.
II. DAY. AFTERNOON, at 3 O'Clock precisely, Handsome
Household Furniture SO Blocker Broadway
Cutlery Brussels and Ingram Carpets farlor Suits ~
brocats haircloth Lounges Chair Mirrors. Ia
bes Bedsteads Bureaus Curtains, Vases Paintings, &C.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
TROY ApyERTIsEMENTS.
 AFFLICTED! SUFFER NO MORE

When by the use of DR. JOINv1LLE'S ELIXIR you can be cured permanently, and st trining cost.
 The astonishing success which has attended this invaluable medicine for Physical and Nervous Weakness, General Debility and Prostration. Loss of Muscular Energy, Impo- tency, or any of the consequences of youthful indiscretion, srenders it the most valuable preparation ever discovered.
 It will remove all nervous affections, de- precision, excitement, incapacity to study or business, loss of memory, confusion. thoughts of self-destrucfion, fears of insanity, &c. It will restore the appetite, renew the health of those who have destroyed itby sensual excess or evil practices.
 Young Men. be humbugged no more by "Quack Doctors and ignorant practitioners, but send without delny for the Elixir, and be at once restored to health and happiness A Perfect Cure is Guaranteed in every instance. Price, S1, or four bottles to one addrcss, S3. One bottle is sufficient to effect a cure in all ordinary cases.
 ALSO, DR. JoINvIL1E'S SPECIFIC PILLS, for the speedy and permanent cure of Gonorrhea. Gleet, Urethral Discharges, Gravel, Structure, and all affections of the Kidneys and Bladder. Cures effected in from one to five days. They are prepared from vegetable extracts that are harmless on the system, and never nauseate the stomach or impreg. ] nate the breath. No change of diet is neces- sary while using them, nor Goes their action in any manner interfere with business pur- suits Price, Sl per box.
 Either of the above mentioned articles will be sent to any address, closely sealed, and paid, by mail or express, on receipt of price Address all orders to
 BERGER, SHUTTS & CO, Chemists, i feb23-1y No. 2S5 River St., Troy, N. Y.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
MY stock consists in part, of the follow.

MATTRASsEs-COTT SHUCK HAIR.
 Together with large lot of useful Goods, which will sell low for cAsff
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
Oongenial Pursuits.

To succeed well in any pursuit it should Do congenial, or in other words, labor of love. As has been said nothing can be more unwise than to force youth into an occupation for which he manfests an es- peeial dislike. Yet it is often done Boys, remarkable for their ingenuity and aptitude for mechanical handiwork, are sometimes compelled by paternal folly to enter professions for which Nature has not merely failed to qualify them, but for which she has absolutely disqualified them, The reverse of this occasionally occurs, though perhaps rarely. It is the duty of parents to discover, if possible. the direc- tion in which the industrial inclinations of their children point, and to humor them. The adage that 'as the twig IS bent the tree is inclined is not always correct as applied to work, whatever it may be as ap- piled to morals. The iuman twig that is arbitrarily bent in an uncongenial direc- tion-tied down to au unacceptable em- ployment-is pretty sure to canker in its bonds or eventually burst them, and ex- hibt its natural tendency by turning an other way We sec examples of this ev- cry day--some of them very sad ones. There arc, it is true, those who have no liking for any kind of work, mechanical or intellectual; and these it may be prop CT enough to force into such pursuits as they may seem best fitted for; but as a general rule, it is best when youth shows any prediliction for any useful occupation no matter how humble it may be, to let him follow it
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-08-24
SPEAK NO ILL.

 Nay, speak no ill--a kindly word A4 Can never leave sting behind; And oh, to breathe each tale we've heard, Is far below noble mind. Fun oft bitter seed is sewn,
 By choosing thus kinder plan; Fer if but little good is known,
 Still let us speak the best we can. Give me the heart that fain would hide Would fain ancther's faults c:face; How can it pleasure human pride
 To prove humanity but bases No; let us reach higher mood,
 A nobler estimate of man Be earnest in the search for good,
 And speak of all the best we can. Then speak no ill--but lenient be
 To others failings, as your own; If you're the first a fault to see.
 Be not the first to make it known. For life is but a passing day,
 No lip can tell how brief it's pain; Then, oh, the little time we stay,
 Let's speak of all the best we can.