The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-28
NEWS From THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Finances OF the Observation-Disclosures Ion
Of Her Majesty the Queen-Return Qf the
Court TO HOnOlulu-An Iron Vessel In Port
Ire Chinese MuriereIs Heard 0f-Organiza-
ton OF the Fire Department.
We have files from the Sandwich Islands dated at Homo
lulu on the 26ih of July.
The acting Minister OF Finance had given notice that
tenders would be received by him up to the first Of August
from parties wiling to make loans exchequer bills for
two years the bills to be payable to bearer, and the
be paid every six months and to be provided
for by four coupons to each bill
Gustav ReneT, ESQ, had been acknowledged as Rus
sian Consul for the islands
The Poynestan, Of July &C. has the following items OF
news-Ther Maestes returned from Waanae yesterday
morning. where they had been staying for few days III
the residence Of Aanni Esq We are sorry TO hear
that the Queen became suddenly indsposed, between
Waianae and Eva, although able TO proceed again after
couple Of hours rest The consequence Of the delay
that the party awaited themselves of the well known hos
ptaly Of Captain John Meeks establishment at Lhue,
where welcome is extended alike to the King and the
cottager.
novelty in this part OF the world in the shape OF an
iron schooner, is now in port, at Honolulu, and for
sale. ne Alice, appears by her register Is Of forty
i've tons burden has capacoIs hold and according to
all accounts veSy superior boat Since her arri-
val she has been visited by almost everybody interested
in our inter island carrying trade.
The runaway Cinnamon supposed to be implicated as
PRINCIPALS or accessories in the murder Of Kauwa have
been heard OF at Kapaka in Kooouloa many mees from
where the death &C .urrei.
1t dscreed the Fire Department Of the city of
Honolulu shall consist OF Chief Engineer two Assistant
may be approved OF by the representatives Of the Depart
ment.
GERMAN BALL AT HoNoLULC-rHE ROYAL FAMILY
PRESENT.
From the Polynesian, July 20
The ball given by the members OF the German Club
last nigA Afforded opportunity for the display OF more
taste than remem Der 10 have seen exhibited on any
similar occasion Tho great hall OF the New Cour! House
was devoted 10 the great Business OF the evening.
dancing; IN the Ea e Rpresen a;iyes below spread
the hapdsomest supper eve has rested for many
year; all the rest Of the building called into requ
siion for card rooms. ladies' and gentemen's cloak
rooms, pantrsr &c Never were tie solemn shades in
which the owls Of law wont to wink and blink In
anoaisd oy chirgng ayiary IN rrgleis and bandeaux
moions" az these there is no precedent amongst
thy iayorite authorities.
Their MsJestes and H. r II the Princess Victoria Kal
humnnu DO iored the ball with their presence the Con-
sular and diplomatic corps there we're Captain
de Marigny ard the officers OF II Ms brig or var AT
ebiase and everything young and pretty mature and
dove eyed that Honolulu loves to call her The Gals
and canopy prepared for the distinguished guests first
mentioned was extremely happy both Ia its design and
tho detail Of It's arrangement Indeed all draperies
and banners mixed az they were With gterng coats OF
arms ard notices. displayed touches superior tare and
skid The supper was a. unlimited as 1t was elegant and
we beardare safe in say ing sot-that three Ger
man ladies' II owed s danest devices and most tempt
ing covers. new band lust arrived by the Francis
Palmer was In atsnd nee, and when len. about two
o'clock their services did no, seen likely to be dispensed
The Commercial Adrsrisr Of Honolulu. says The de-
parture or the Frances Palmer will leave our harbor
bare OF shipping than has been any time IL At
we can remember during the past Ave years. But one
large vessel the George, ana two or three coastlng
schooners are all VIC boast OF at present In port
every KIND was so saenart al present. Yet new
buildings appear 70 be erecting freely n, any for
mer period, based mostly The anticipation 9: brisk
fall trade
new propeller, built for the government, was 10 be
launched on the 5lst July. Trn Is undoubtedly the
mosi substantial piece Of ship carpentry executed
IN this kingdom, and Will reflect credit on Mr. J. Monroe
the contractor and Mr.. A. s. Wood. who has supern
tended the work The boat rs feet In length and built
CT unusual strength. Her cost Is about sleOoo she
VIII be chIstened by her Majesty, though no name had
been decided on.
The CsnaD,refaI Asr,yr;s,, Of TIonouin Ipv N
WLc would ever have dreamed that the eccentric world
renowned Lola Monies the Comics OF andselt would
have honored Honolulu with her presence Ye; so It's
she was passenger IN the schooner falkenburg which
touched n port Monday AID she embraced the
sion Afforded 10 sPeud few hours shore. she has
been spending year or more 10 New South Wales and
is noe returning 10 California The expression Of her
countenance was pleasing but seems to show oareworn
icok. We should Judge her TO be about forty.
DIED,
In Honolulu, July Ie, OF consumption NJ. VIM r.
studley, aged 80 years, formerly Of Boston Nas.