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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

Landlord.-Mr. Editor, / will be
thankful to you to say that l keep
the very best table in the city.
Editor.-I'li thank you TO supply
my family with board gratis.
Landlord.-I thought you were
glad to get something 10 Gil up
your paper. ,
Editor.-I thought you were glad
to get somebody to fill up your
house. It's a poor rule that won't
work both ways.
Exit landlord in a rage, threaten
ing to have nothing more to do
with the Office. Who struck Billy
Patterson
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
Address all orders 4
FLEMING BROS, PrTTssUseH, Pa.

pa D..lss snd Physidrns ordering fgn ossss th.s
srninx Brus VII DO vs write thar or1rt d.tlncty
40 taiz aon< baa d.. EL1.<l p-Ye-sf b Yk-<-f
B-as Pirrb.r-rk "a 10 tho> v1<tins - gi-s th-r .
fr5aL We VII fgrvsrd pw u.l poE p~1 ~ p~n
r-,-..-- s-srIrs o. 90 vil - V.-ufnE- ~ b-->--n
ttr-s-c-ut s-nnnl-L An ors-- tu czn.1s u.. - -
cu1upsris1 - trsnty osne sfrh
~Y1 NJ. ~ Drus'ss nd cszsav sso-s t--p-
r~-T-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

The contest over the confirmation
of Bradley was prolonged and spiri-
ted; and to secure the result, the
President himself visited the Execu-
tive Room adjoining the Senate
Chamber, and interviewed several
ofthe Senators concerning the nomi-
nation.
One feature in this appointment,
that has excited much comment, is
the fact that some time ago Bradley
was ono of the principal contribu-
tors in presenting the President
with a villa at Long Branch.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

The SUPREME CoURT.-With the
confirmation Of Judge Bradley, the
United States Supreme Bench is
once more full. We give list OF
the Judges with their age and the
dates of their appointment, us fol-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

The man who don't advertise has
his store hung around with shingles
ana pieces Of barrel, hca'ls, inscribed
with lampblack, Irish pertatcrs.
"korn Mcul, Flower" "All kinds
of kountre proiuco," "kaiko- and
Handles for sail hear" He says:
There arn't m usc in noospnpcr
advcrtisin so long IL n man is smart
enough TO tend TO his own business
and stand at the door and hollcr tho
frllers in
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

Make yourself good man, and
then you mag be sure that there IS
one less rascal in the world.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

POTATOES FROM THE SEED.-Pota-
toe seed is that which is produced
in the bulbs upon the vines. This
seed is sown by experimenters with
the view Of obtaining new and val
liable varieties of the potatoe. The
ball OF the potatoe selected for seed
should be from the earliest set upon
the vines; this when ripcned rs
much as can be upon the stem,
should be cut with good portion
of the vine and placed in the sun TO
mature. In spring, the seeds are
to be sown and the plants treated
precisely like tomatoo plants. Tie
English authorities say that very
small tubers will be produced the
first year, which are to be saved
and planted the next year; but a
Northern writer, who has had re-
markablc success in producing new
varieties, says that he gets tubers
the first season of sufficient size TO
enable him tojudge of their quality.
If this is the case in our Northern
climate, could not larger tubers be
produced the first season in the
year?
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

Nature j. the ablest and kindest
servant q al the arts.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
VOL. XVII. NO. ss..-wHOLE NUMBER. sos.

willie freight, aud that as soon as the
railroads were completed in North.
ern Texas line uf boats between
Red River Rnh Louisville would
prnve lo be- u better Investment oven
than that which the present derel.
OpmCnt 0f the c0nhiry afforded
On the conclusion Of Mr.. Bart.
let's remarks Mr.. J. ". Robinson
m0red that COMMITTEES of three be
suggested by the meeting. whose
duty should be Ia with the directors
of the White, Red, and Arkansas
Rivers Packet Company, and ascrr,
tain upon wha, basis, IL any. that
company wonld nssist in the propos.
ed arrangement, AMI that the com.
mi,,cc hc instructed 10 call u second
meeting whenever i, was prepared
To make n report with regard 10 tho
result of tho conference, The mo-
,ion WIS carried. aud Mcssrs. iIar.
ris, Poch, aud Bartlett were elect
cd by the meeting ~ saii commit.
tee.
There being M further business
before the meeting il adjourned ut
arM-[ Louisville Couricr'Journal.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
RETURN THE MONEY

in every instance where it should prove inef-
fectual: "providing the symptoms attending
the sickness of the child or adult should
warrant the suPposition of worms being the
cause" In all cases the Medicine to be given
IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE DREcTIoEs.
We pledge ourselves to the public, that
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

The long forgotten, but once fa-
nous Nicholas p. Trist, who irro-
sponsibly negotiated the treaty
which closed the Mexican war, has
turLcd up again, rs II mcmorialist
to Congress, for compensation OH
account of his important diplomat
ic services aforesaid. Mr.. Trist has
been living in comparative obscure
ty and poverty for many years past.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
MASONIC.
BlIIAs CnArfEs, No. iI,
ROYAL ARCH MASoks.

L Hsa ars ksEsey s.AaeAsa - sttsGt ssisisa
lsnEas.iisa u bsilss eAsFisI, ss. At, - hsHasy
ssrniAs, hsy = 81 saTi! saAals lAshiiAs
Bg ssz4sss sfths "A. b, u,
", L, MURPHY, sssTstsIS,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
DIR. M'LANE'S VERMIFUGE
Will certainly effect a cure.

The universal success which has at
tended the administration of this prcpar-
alton has been such as to warrant US in
pledsins ourselves to the public to
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
DR.. M'Lane's Vermifuge

DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; and that it is an innocent
preparation, Not capable Of doing The
slightest injury TO de most tender infant.
Address all orders 10
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

Tlr i.rsi bread man is = baker.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
Masonic Sonaotorv
NoTI0n.

u,HR FOLLOaING Tusslstisa sAs IAsssl Al ths
STATED C.,AEeaatisa q Tshnshln Leass, Nc, ~
b, snA A N, FslFssIy -, a, q, isos
ksssissA, That oslataitiss = eAs 10 sfi~ie'rd "
take rhaTss II ths hssshs frHstsFy, sad pTTAis ~
inIsFA.sn IhsIsiH s.osHI u hasoHs ~ their lAnsa
ate faHAilius,
Brs n O. BTssAsF 10 sFI.aihts 10 tsks SkaIss oiihs
CsrarisTg saA go this rrsslation carried cat,
~ 0TAsT sfihs Lslse' . . .,,,,,,,, M, a,
Attrsts 4 n e.sHsEs, Secretary, lIaAIo ~ "a,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
j. Ii. NORTON,
Carpenter % Joiner,
DALLAS, TEXAS.

IL and the surrounding country. that he 10 pre-.
pared TO do all kinds Of work In his line, and will
furnish plans, specifications and estimates for
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
LOO +.
RIDaELY EsoAMpMEsr, NO. IS,
I.O.OR

LOOP.
NfHETs % The evening u hfst fItisy OF each
MI noath, at the Odd fsiio~'. Hall,
BALLARD, y.
AItestG }, wASssA, Scribe.
DALLAS LoDoD. NO. -. Io.o.f.
MEETS 90 every Wednesday night 81 the Ola
MI fsiIss'. Hall. !, WAGNER, n, a,
Attustg nc. cAsrsrtl. Secretary,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

flNSEHiIL LODGE, No. 50, v. 4 A. ~
Nsssais Hall, Nm q, fotAu, ", n
4, h. caessEss eoeSs
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23

found to exist,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-23
Brick, Concrete and Frame Buildings.

cs- JOB WORK neatly doue, and satisiac.
tion guaranteed In every instance.
shop one door North Of the Crntchfeld House, In
tho building formerly occupied by the HERALD
OFFICE.
Dallas, Texas. June l2, ls69-39:tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05
Total for the month 2l.s6

1t would be interesting if the data could be obtained
to compare the rainfall. in the month of October,
are confident, however, that the month just passed
would prove to be far in excess. In an old file of the
Hapaiian Spectator, we find some tables of metereo-
logical observations by the late I. C. B. Rookie. M.
D., in which the rainfall for October, 1888, is set
down at O.04 inches, and for the same month of the
following year, at 1910. The average for the year
1888, was 1925, that for 1888, 46.O8. The fact that
Honolulu, &c years ago, was almost bare of trees,
compared With what it is now, may in some degree
account for the increase of moisture. During the
prevalence of the late rains the barometer stood at
from 1916 to 1890. When the ordinary trade
winds are blowing, the range of the barometer is
5000. The late copious rains were much needed,
and will make glad the hearts of the planters and
the praziers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05
Trees and Rain.

The connection between the vegetation which
covers a country, the rainfall and the springs,
has been so thoroughly recognized, and has been
SO often referred to in different journals in Homo
lulu, that we do not propose to enlarge upon this
subject now. Rain storms, however, such as we
have recently had, the regular konas, cannot be
affected, except in the most trifiing degree, by
the vegetation on our islands. And we should
probably have had the same quantity of rain
lately if our group had consisted of bare lava
rocks. Indeed, the bare western slopes of Hawaii
receive all the rain during a kona, at the moment
when on the wooded Hilo side it is fine weather.
On the other hand the almost constant rain in
the Hilo district, during the continuance of the
northeast trade winds, is caused by the moisture
held in the warm saturated air, being forced up
on the slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea,
into the colder regions, and there condensed, and
the luxuriant vegetation on the windward side of
Hawaii is the result of the rain, not the rain of
the vegetation.
But the effect of vegetation on our group is of
vastly more Importance in retaining the water
derived from rain, than of inducing its fall. The
rain which falls on the western and bare side of
Hawaii is quickly carried off by swollen and
rapid torrents to the sea, and a few days after
the rain is over, their beds are dry. There is not
one single constant stream which reaches the sea
all the year round from Kohala Point to Waio-
hinu.
In a practical point of view, perhaps, the most
presSingly important fact to us at Honolulu in
connection with this subject, is the barring of the
ground and hills at the head of Nuuanu valley,
by cattle and wood-cutters. They are fast cutting
off the supply Of water to Honolulu. No matter
how heavy the rains may be, if the water runs
off into the sea, in a few weeks, it will not be of
much benefit to US. 1t would be but a small ex-
pense for the country, or for Honolulu, to pur-
chase those tracts at the head of Nuuanu valley,
and to plant them and preserve the growth, by
keeping cattle off. The frewood periodically and
judiciously cut might pay the interest of the
money. Great cities have, before this, fallen to
decay from tri6ing causes, which have escaped
the notice or knowledge of the inhabitants. Let
us reap the advantages of experience and of
modern science and observation Of physical taots,
and by proper action preserve to our use a full
supply Of that greatest Of necessaries-pure
water.
4 Poor or THE OPEN Polar sEA.-One Of the
whale ships, lately cruising in the Arctic, captured n
whsle, in Shoss carcass was found the IRON (~harpooDl
belonging to a ship which was at that same time
cruising in the northern seas, on the other side Of the
This ia another proof that there is an open
sea about the Pole. 1t has been intimated that the
time is not far distant when whalers, instead Of going
home via the ' stormy Horn.'' will go round about,
and telegraph from the North Pole that they are
coming.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

The fall on the oath of Feb. 1867 was greater than
during any one day since, having been 123 inches
q more than last Saturday. During the month of
October last, there fell $50 inches, being an excess
of 8 80 over any previous month of my record. The
least fall | have noted, was Jan. 1868. being 2S6
inches. The average per month from the commence
ment of my record to date has been about nine and
one ninth inches Very respectfully yours,
J. II. WOOD.
Nuuanu Plantation, Nov. 3, 1870.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05
To the Editor of the Pacific Commercial

To the Editor Of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser
SIR The past week has been one of the most
stormy remember to have noticed during a residence
Honolulu, and will stand upon the records as very
remarkable for the quantity of rain during seven
consecutive days. l have carefully noted daily the
compare with the last ; the nearest approach was
from Feb. 21st to 18th, 1867, when 1884 inches fell.
During the last week there fell at my plantation, in
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05
FirewOOd! FirewOOd!

s R REQUESTED BY THE
undersigned from parties having FirewoOd for sale, to fur
nish from one hundred to three hundred cords Of Firewood. Ia
De delivered at Lshaina OF at some landing on the other islands
before February, 1871. Parties are requested to communicate
Immediately with C. BREWER r CO, Houolulu.
OLD 2n Or p N. MAKRE, Lahaina.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

BY AurHoRrrY.-In the Gazette Of this week we notice
that Capt. William Babcock has been appointed q Pilot for
the Port of Honolulu Capt b. being an experienced ship
master will, no doubt, give entire satisfaction.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

MAsoNIc.-The regulBr monthly meeting of Ha
waiian Lodge No. 81, f. s. A. NJ. will be held a
their rooms, Makee's building, on Monday evening
next, at u o'clock.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

The LADIES FA1R.-The fair for the benefit of the
Ladies Benevolent Society. has been postponed till
Thursday evening, November Oath, at the Olympic
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05
THE PACIFIC
Commercial A0berttser,
SATURDAY, 5.
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

e. The newly elected officers of Ultima Thule Lodge, l.
o. G. T., for the ensuing term, viii be installed this evening
at their Hall on King street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

q The large season sale by Messrs. Adams & Will
der, at their salesroom, will be continued this morn.
- IN o,o1ooL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

a LEGAL ~"PINT."-There is an advantage in
stealing ice, that is not found in the abstraction of
any other commodity. As for instance-a man in
Kansas city was recently arrested for the larceny of
some ice. When the trial came on, the ice could not
be identified, and so the thief got clear.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

q The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society viii
meet this evening, at the residence of Mr.. Il. A. T.
Carter, on Kukui street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

Nuuanu Plantation. Nov. 3, 1870.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05
Release of Fenian Prisoners.


New YORK, Oct. 13.-The Times Washington
special says the President to-day signed the pardons
Of nine imprisoned Fenian leaders, Gems. 0'Neill and
Donnelly heading the list. The Times is informed
some cases were also RENTED, but more remain i'm
prison and will be ~pardoned soon.
RocHEsrER, Oct. 15.-United States Marshal Quin-
ley, received this morning the pardon papers for the
Fenian prisoners, Starr, Mannix and Thompson, and
has forwarded them to the agent Of the prison at
Auburn. The prisoners viii be set at liberty this
evening.
Removal of Commodore Truxtuu-Ameri.
can Consul at Honolulu Superseded.
The Secretary Of the Navy has sent an order to San
Francisco, removing Commodore Truxtun from COM
mand Of the sloop-ofwar JaassfOVR, for violating
the soil Of Honolulu by sending armed forces ashore
to compel the American Consul Adamson TO place his
flag ut ~half-mast, in respect to the late Queen. Trux-
tun is placed on waiting orders. The Secretary Of the
State has sent a strong reprimand to Consul Adam
SON, for allowing q personal difficulty with members
of the royal family to prevent him from showing the
proper respect on such AN occasion. Consul Adam
son win be relieved by Mr.. NATION, the new APP
pointee, in about q month.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

Sand THE GREATEST OF ALL THESE Is CHARITY"
In a late exchange we find it stated that the Ma
sonic fraternity of England have contributed Etc.,
900 sterling for the relief of families of German
soldiers. This is certainly very handsome, and
worthy of the ancient and noble order, but are there
not likely to be widows and orphans of French Ma
sons that need relief
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-11-05

To WHALEMEN.-We hear q report that q whale
has been taken this season in the Arctic, with an
iron marked with the name Of a whaleship cruising
on the Greenland ground. If such is the case, we
would request any officer familiar with the facts to
furD;Sb than m M -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-01
The Singer Sewing Machine.

This Machine will Hem, Fell, Tuck, Gather braid,
Embroider, Cord, Bind. Ruae. Seam, and Stitch
equal to any in the market
DO not be persuaded TO purchase Sewing Machine
that Crooked needle. The Singer Is straight
needle Machine. In addition to the Singer, also
deal in the GROVER Il BAKER, FLORENCE and
WHkELER& WILSON Sewing Machines, all Of which
will sell at considerable discount froIthe regular
prices.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-01

4 NY.person or persons that will bring me Sewing
~ Machine that will excel the celebrated Singer
Sewing Machine or Knitter that Is equal to In
proved Lamb Knitting Machine can have an oppor-
taniy Of clearing five hundred dollars for his trouble
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-01
TAKEN UP.
STRAY NOTICE.

m AIKEN UP by the subscriber on lands owned by
l him, Sec o. in the TOM OF Mineral Point OF,
or about the 10th day of November 1870, one red and
white Steer, about three years old, has pie cut out
OF right The owner is requested to prove prop
erty, pay charges and take the same.
Dated this 18th dey of November, 1870.
Ala JOHN ARGALL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-01
LAMBS FAMILY KNITTING MACHINE.

The Lamb Knitting Machine Manufacturing Co., o.
Chicopee Falls, Mass, confidently offer it to
the Public as the "PERFhcT KNlrTER." 1t
knts Four entirely distinct webs
Whatever may he said to the contrary, I will sell
Machines as cheap and on good terms any deal
in the " est. If fail to fulfill agreements you
have sure redress. warrant every Singer Mach ne
for five years If 1t fails within that tire with fair
usuage, will make it good. | am also agent for
Reapers Mowers, Setdcrs. Threshing Machines, and
all kinds Of Farming Implements.
2y ALEX. DAVIS, Mineral Point
sflr" Town, County agents wanted for
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-01
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers his farm for sale. II Is sit
ted about three fonrths OF mile north OF the vii
lage Of Linden, on public highway. II consists of
1870 acres so Of good pillow land with 10 acr
of timber in the town of Pulaski. 1t Is all fenced
with division fences dividing it in Elk pieces Seven.
~ under high state OF cultivation; it is
tered. good frame house. 2ix34 feet small barn
and all necessary out houses for groin and other
things and good orchard IT is the best farm for
its size in the town Of linden.
For further particulars apply on the premises to
WILLIAM GOLDSW0RTHY, SEN.
Linden, Nov. 10Th, 1870. 47.m3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-01
FOR SALE.

nv HE OLD METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
] building and lot, situated 10 Mineral Point,
Wis For terms and particulars inquire Of James
Hutchinson or Joseph Gundry.
Mineral Point, Oct. 81, 1870. wa.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-07-22
The Ruby.

WE generally speak of the diamond as
the most valuable of gems, but this is not
really the case. The ruby is the most
valuable, bot it depends for its rarity upon
its color. The ruby is the next hardest
thing to the diamond. 1t is found princi-
pally in the East.
Siam, and Ava, and Ceylon. afford the
most plentiful supplies. In Burmah the
finding of one of these Jewels is made
state event; the grandees of the empire
90 out to meet it with elephants and all
the grandeur of eastern state, There are
many shades of red, but the most ap-
proved, and commanding the highest
price, is that of the pigeons blood"
The ruby, in common with many other
precious stones, had magical properties
attributed to 1t by the ancients indeed,
we do not doubt that in the East the su-
perstitious ideas connected with it are as
rife as ever. Our ancestors believed that
1t was peservative against evil thoughts,
and that much dreaded thing of old
poison. 1t kept the wearer safe from all
evil spirits, and what was more, its sani-
tary power was held to be so great that
ne was said never to suffer in bodily
health. Moreover, it was supposed to be
endowed with a certain occult inteli-
gence. 1t was believed that the gem
darkened when danger awaited the per
son, and grew bright again when the peril
had passed away.
The king of Burmab, one of whose titles
Is that of lord of the Rubies, has one the
size of pigeons egg. The value of
these gems goes on increasing at a much
higher ratio than that of the diamond.
When its weight is as much as four carats,
its value varies from e400 to e450, sum
more than double that of the diamond of
the same weight - Exchange.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-07-22
Visiting In China.

A visit of ceremony is conducted with
great politeness. Your card must be sent
on before you by a special hersld-a
dng-chai" (the Chinese are we'll up in
the fashion of cards, which they have
long praeticed) who should be dispatch
ed In good time to allow of proper prepa-
ration by those who are to receive you.
Your rank being stated on your card, you
are received according to it by the gentle
man upon whom you call. He comes out
certain distance, in proportion to your
rank he bows and you bow, while each
says, "Chin chin" and you are invited In;
but at every doorway he pauses and po-
htely proposes you should precede him,
which you decline as politely and at last,
after many protestations, he goes first,
with some pretty apology. When the
room is entered, and each is seated, at.
tendants enter with cups Of tea and
sWeetmeats, and the customary compl-
ments are passed, beginning with Qua
shing is your honorable manner"
What is your honorable age" and fifty
questions which to us seem half rude and
almost insulting but this curiosity toward
an honorable acquaintance is not consid-
cred at all so-indeed, it would be in q
Chinese gentleman's eyes very rude not
to make all these inquiries. The orthodox
half hour having passed, and the business
(tfany) TO be transacted being over, the
guest ls conducted away toward the door
with the same ceremeDy (, aud it of SUI
periof rank 10 his host, ana he wishes to
show him great respect and honor, he
sees him to- his sedan aud W Ats as he
moves away, bowing profoundly and ex-
claiming, "Chin chin !" ..srt b. ...