The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-07-23

| IaTlS tD1t IL VI z H1C tuouSdu DeTcOns Ell
mits suicide; that two thirds of the population cam
afford the expense of burial; that in every three Dirt
one is Legitimate; that 80, 900 persons besides tho
assisted by regular charities arise every mornn
without knowing how they will get a dinner, Al
that IL 900 habitual drunkards, OF the most bru,
character, disgrace the city.
YANKEEs.-The word Yankee is believed to Ia
been derived from the manner in which the India
endeavOred to pronounce the word English, VIII
they rendered Yengaees, whence the word pank
At this day it is only applied in the United States
the inhabitants of New England. but foreigners
it to denote al, the Americans.
The Boston Traveller estimates that there 4
twenty-five thousand Spiritualists in that city ato'
The rapidity with which this ~fanatical delusion
spreading throughout the country is frightful, a
much more extensive than people generally are AVA
1t appears as if the most gross absurdities in relisyi
as well as in politics, gain believers and followers
this enlightened age of the world.
This is the way they go to law in Turkey. II
primitive and brief. Only two witnesses are allqe
to testify. If they cannot establish the case. a
| judge orders it oat of court. No lawyers are allow
to open their heads. The sentence is made kpQXlu
the time by the Cadi. The costs are pnd ~ fbrN
party that gains the suit. Ii that was the way w,
did things here,-well, wouldn't things 20 on ai,u,
as smoothly as they do now? We only ash for In.
formation, you know.
The MoRMoNs.-The Deseret .Neus, which is Brir-
ham Young's especial organ, contains a rabil arirs
in which, after reviewing the tone of popular seua-
ment in the States, it declares that the principle ~
squatter sovereignty shall be yindicate1 by tie Nor.
mons, and that under it the people of Utah haze nj,
right to choose their own rulers, and model their own
institutions without any regard whatever 10 the
General Government Attention is called by II 4
the fact that the Colonel of the Invincibles is aiout
to open a school for tire Legion, where the children
of the poor will be taught the infantry and cavalry
drill without charge. All this means, that the Mar.
mons are prepared to fight, if any attempt is made TO
enforce the Federal Laws in the Territory.
THEATRICALs IN THE "FAR WEsr."-westan
theatricals are OF rather n unique character. We
clip from an Iowa paper the following notice of The
opening at the red &arn :-' First night of The
~cctillion like a feliow-critter. Inc perforrnance a
the goat will be followed by an exhibition Of IN.
mathematical assignments of the dog Billy, n quad.
ruped that reckon up figures like a piece of eial,
and works probl( his in algebra with one leg tied
behind him. Admission one shilling. No corn taken
at the door. Il. S.-The free list entirely excluded
except the press and the ministers of the Gospel"
a ROBBERS CAvE-DIscovERY OF GREAT WEALTH
1t has been known TO II very few persons in ths
city for some time that a discovery of great wealth
0has been made in the interior of KeAtucky, on the
Line of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. by =
poor family who formerly lived in this city. The
discovery was made by a young man while blowing
in the field about six months since. As he was ploy-
ing leisurely along. the earth suddenly gave way
under his feet, and he was precipitated into an in
mense cavern. Much injured by the fall, the Young
man in casting about him for some means wherewith
to get out, discovered numbers of iron safes and
strong boxes, which upon Investigation were foundto
contain gold and silver coin, iewelry, and other
valuables to "A fabulous amount. The plantation
upon which all this treasure was found does not be.
long to the fortunate discoveries, who only lease the
property, and from motives of security they have
kept the secret of their good fortune to themselves.
An eminent legal gentleman of this city is about
interesting himself to secure the fortunate family in
the ownership of these great Treasures, the result Of
whose labors, in connection with other particulars.
we will give in a few Democrat
A SINGULAR ~CAsE.-NEARLY BURIED AuvE-A
letter from Cleyes, Hamilton County, Ohio, says
Wat. Eckman, a wealthy citizen of this place. was
taken violently i'll on the morning of the 18th, and
by having the prompt and kind services of two cru.
duite Esculapiuses, received his quietuS about FIVE
o'clock the same day. Next morning the defunct
Eckman was kindly slowed away in his coffin, and
.jolted III a market Wagon to the Berea Church,
distance of two miles, where n funeral sermon was
preached by the Rev. VIM. Lee. The solemn thing
was about concluded, the last hymn was read, and
the choir was about to ss strike up when they were
suddenly annoyed by discordanta and unmusica sounds
and kicks, which it seemed obvious were going on
inside the coffin. You may possibly imagine there was
some conste nation in that Westinghouse about that
time-well, there was nothing else for a few minutes.
At least half of the congregation broke for the door,
and the balance were about to 50 follow suit, - when
the Rev. Mr.. Lee descended from the pulpit, and in
a loud voice ordered the coffin to be speedily opened,
which was done, when it was found that Wat. was
not only alive and licking, but Vas struggling man.
confinement. The blood was flowing freely from bis
mouth and nose, but in n few minutes he was able to
speak. He was carried to the house of Abram Patter-
son, Esq, about 200 yards from the church. and .
physician sent for, who remained with him until the
next morning, when he was able to walk about the
room.--Philadeiphia Bulletin, May 8.
HEALTH OF MIR. SUMNEn--A correspondent Of The
New York TTiJuUe writes to that paDpr from the
steamship Fulton in the English Channel, March II.
expecting to be mt Cowes that night
You know that Charles Sumner took passage with
us, seeking health in a European voyage. lie mas
already begun to find il. The sea-air, and the sea-
sickness, of which last Mr.. Sumner has had more
than his fair share, coupled with the complete rest,
have begu9ti0 work. For seven days he was con-
fined to his state-room, feeble and without appetite
Since then he has been constantly growing stronger.
The abnormal sensation in the brain, seems
to have entirely disappeared and the general nr-
vous system is recovering its usual vigor. He rises
from a seat without difficulty, and walks the deck ff
hours-sometimes still putting his hand to his BACK
but that, be tells me, is partly from the habi
acquired during the long time when the sensibihfy
of the spinal cord was painful. This morning was
glad to see him appear on deck without his stan.
Mr.. Sumner tells me that he : now considers ms
complete restoration at hand" He looks forward 70
much enjoyment in renewing his early impressions
European scenes. He will first go to Paris, when ms
course will be determined by the state of his health,
but he confidently trusts that he may be 50 well ihl'
this consideration viii be banished from his Thoughts
DEPARTURE or A SLAYER AND HER CREw.-Capt
l.ynders has distinguished himself by overhaul,
ire a schooner fitted out at New York Tor the coat@
Africa. The vessel was named Merchant, and ns
been lying Mt a wharf on the North River SIDE ~
some time. Captain Rynders was apprised oil m'
circumstances, and laid a trap to detect the rascAs'
which succeeded. When the schooner started ouf' on
Thursday, the Marshal had a little steamer, rea.
to follow, with officers and warrants. The SLAYER " !.
towed down to the Hook by a little steamer, and wa
overtaken there by the Marshal's boat, after soIs
Portuguese and Spaniards had been put on board !;
another steamer. The Merchant was boarded a'
turned back, and the little steamer which had aAe.
the crew to the schooner, was also seized. c".
men, including the captain, were arrested, anu ~
papers seized. The Post says: 7
The steamer was not searched until she was orous-
alongside the revenue cutter, when Capt hyhus.
put on n pea.jscket and attended to that duty u an
son. Four Spanish sailors were found secre.cg~
board. One of them was slowed away behlnu
trunk, and another had hid himselfin the water-usJ
araDFuOa III