New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-09-11

Honolulu, were also on board, which gave the
whole excursion social and agreeable charac-
ter. The fine bands from the English and
French Rag ships discoursed sweet music DUR
ing the whole trip, and added not a little to the
enjoyment of those on board. As the Virago
passed out among the squadron. the yards OF
every ship were manned, and His Majesty was
saluted BY both the Admirals' ships at the same
moment, and again on returning, the yards
were manned, and every honor paid His Maies-
ty which could have been paid the greatest Sow
ereign of Europe
The fleet weighed anchor and put to sea on
the 25th, butts destination was not made public.
The vessel having on board Catherine Hayes,
the Thornes. and other theatricals, bound for
australia, had touched at Honolulu, and Miss
Hayes gave one concert, and met with consider
able success.
The seventy eighth anniversary of the Decla-
ration Of American Independence was celebrated
at Honolulu with unprecedented spirit and dis
play, Not only Americans, but residents from
other nations, as well as Hawaiians, Joined in
abe demonstration, and participated in the fes
tivities. The day was ushercd in by a salute
soon after midnight. Early in the morning the
Consular flags were raised, and the shipping in
port gaily dressed After other ceremonies, at
II O'Clock, all Honolulu was assembled in the
vicinity Of the Court House, at which hour O sa-
lutte was fred by the first Hawaiian Guard A
procession, patriotic ode, Grafton by Hon. David
q. Gregg, u s. Commissioner, music, ball,
and fireworks at night concluded the ceremonies.
The Masonic fraternity observed St. Johns
Day in Honolulu with appropriate ceremonies.
From the South.
BY last advices received DIT Panama, there is
but little intelligence Of the progress of the rev.
olution in Peru 1t appears there had been no
serious engagement between the Government
troops and the army Of General Castillo. A
slight skirmish had taken place between col
umn of the latter, situated atisuchaca, and two
companies Of the regular troops, under command
of Colonel Salaberri, in which a few lives were
lost on both sides, among them Lieut.. Colonel
Don Juan Cornero, of the legitimate army.
An attempt at revolution had been discovered
at Gallao, on which account several persons had
been arrested,
The Government of Bolivia has issued circu-
lar to the Ministers Of Foreign Affairs, declaring
its intention to place at the disposal Of General
Castillo 1000 muskets, 6 pieces Of artillery, mu-
nitions, and 800 horses, in virtue Of petition
from that officer, and giving grounds for the
proceeding.
In the Oriental Republic peace is maintained
Mt the point of Brazilian bayonets The Senate
has afforded triumph to the Government in
adopting the law relative to the Press, by which
the Executive il authorized to seize, and pro-
mblt for stated period, the circulation of all
publications having o tendency to alter public
order, compromise the friendly relations of ami
cable Governments, or which contain any thing
offensive to morality or religion, or Interfere
with the private life of the citizens.
The Oriental Government entertains the idea
OF declaring free the port Of Aontevideo, and had
convoked 9 meeting of the merchants for the
object Of consulting the means Of making up the
Custom house rents.
The Brazilian Camaera was opened on the 8th
Of May.
The port of Albuquerque was designated as
open to foreign commerce.
On the LIST Of May the inauguration of the
Mana Railroad (the first in the Brazilian En-
pire) took place.
In Paraguay North American Company was
about opening cigar factory on a very extern
slye scale, employing about $4,000 arrobas of
tobacco
Senior, Manuel Bustamenta has been elected
Vice-P President Of the Republic of Ecuador.
From Chill
The following extracts we make from the cor
of the Panama Star, dated Valpa-
raise, July 81, 1854
Gov. Reuben Wood, With his daughter. leave,
per Lima, for the United States, to make a short
visit. He is decidedly the most popular Consul
the Americans ever had in this city. and his
departure at this time, when the Americans
have no Minister or Plenipotentiary near this
government is much to he regretted Gov
Wood, you will remember, was left as Chargt
q .atafres by Col. Peyton, since which there has
been no Minister
The millers have bought all the wheat in the
country, and all to be grown for the next half
century. Flour may bequoted at an enormous
The cotton manufactures in the Almendral
have all recommended, and the demand for
laborers extends from the Straits of Magellan
to Lima.
Clerks salaries are double the profits which
their employers make; every thing else in pro-
portion.
There are now no foreign men, war in our
bay, save French steamer, but the Americans
are hourly expecting the Japan squadron, Com
Perry, The CHILEAN fleet still remains Il, stdtu
quo.
The famous iron bridge over the drain which
connects the back country with the Pacific has
Just been completed, and, as it is Immediately in
front Of the Bolsa (Exchanga) it has attracted
much attention, 1t was built by Mr. Reg nolds,
a celebrated founder.
The new man -of-war brig Ancud is nearly
rugged, and when finished will be sent to the
Worlds Fair at Bagdad
charming one would hardly know that this is
the norther season. At noon it is hot enough
for white pants, and yesterday the militia, for
wonder, turned out in white, the band diseours-
ing beautiful music.
The usual quantity of lame ducks guiana
'hips) are to be found in the harbor, some dis
charging cargo, some employing divers in sub
marine armour, and some being condemned as
worthless hulks
The clipper ship Sea Witch is still repairing,
but is expected TO leave for New York in all this
month with 9 cargo Of copper. The George
Gaines )three decker1 is diseharging coal for the
Japan squadron, and lumber for private ae-
count. Brigantine Ruth, formerly from your
port, sails on the list for Melbourne, loaded with
-four on owners account Ship Hampton, dis
charging lumber, Brig Argyle, former of Bal
hmore, was sold here few since, and goes into
the San Francisco trade This comprises the
American shipping in port
Mska Hauser, the great violinist, is now in
conception, giving concerts with Mr. Canciani,
the pianist, but soop goes TO Melbourne in the
clipper three-masted schooner Heloise.
Madame Biscacciantii is in Gopiapo giving con-
serts. She returns here again and probably
goes to Australia
From Australia
There is very little news from Australia.
Sir Charles Hotham, the new Governor, had
arrived at Melbourne, and given great sasisfao.
ion. lie had inspected the wharf ut Melbourne,
md manifested to the Chamber of Commerce
troDg feeling in favor of improving it.
The population of Australia was rapidly ON
he increase.