The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-09-16

An EproRaL ysIroR.lOur sanctnm was honor
al on Fridsy last, with u visit from Frank Souie'
Fan. long and favorably known as one Of the most
prominent Of the editorial fraternity in San Francisco
where he conducted the Caroaicle for years, and more
latterlv has been associated with the .aita stafr Mr..
Souls was passenger on board the clipper ship HIND
LAVA. from San Francisco bound to Melbourne, which
vessel touched at this port for . few hours toprccure
: chart and some fresh provisions Mr. 5. vas
making the voyage to Australia in the hope OF 70
proving his health, which of late has been poor- re
wish him q safe and pleasant trip
S-cRoOxxR KKAuIUoHr.-This fine schooner sailed
on Monday evening for Kona, Hawaii. During ner
long detention she has been thoroughly overhauled
and repaired, having had a new keel and kelson, her
bottom replanked with heavy white oak, and entirely
new coppered. Her cabin has been enlarged and IS
nrohahlv the most comfortable of any of our coasting
schoonera In short. from top to bottom. from stem
to stern. she is as good rs new, and worthy the patron
age Of the travelling public As to her sailing quau-
ties thew sneak for themselves; but those who watched
her movements when in company with that crack
vessel the Kamoi, talk of placing her at the head OF
the feet of island coasters, and her enterprislng
owner as Commodore Of the Hawaiian Navy. Success
to both. -
OPTICAL Report ON CENTRAL PoLYNNIA--We
have received from Charles st. Julian, His Hawaiian
Majesty's Commissions and political and CONNER
cial agent to the independent States and tribes OF
Polynesia, through the hands Of His Ex- X T.. Wylhe,
a pamphlet of seventy-fve folio pages, with the above
title. The subject embraced in Mr.. st. Julian's
report is one of exceeding interest to all who are en-
gagged in Polynesian research. and contains many facts
of Importance. We shall take an early opportunity to
refer again to this report. and hope to be able to
make some extracts from it. In the mean time, how
ever, Mr.. St. Julian will accept our thanks for the
copy we have received.
SPERM wHALERs' LIsr.-We hardly need call the
attention of our readers interested in whaling news.
to the new List of Sperm Whalers on our fourth
page. The right whale list comprises pa ships the
sperm list SO, making a total of $50 whaleships. or
nearly every vessel cruising in the Pacific. The ex-
pense, care and close attention required to keep these
lists correct can only be known to those who have
undertaken the work. Excelsior is the motto of the
Commercial. however, and We doubt not that our
efforts will continue to be appreciated. Our reports
may be relied on rs the most correct received up to
this date. -
ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-Some thief made an attempt
to rob the proprietor Of the "Bulls Head" Restau-
rant last Sunday night. The proprietor had been in
the habit of keeping his money in n desk in one cor
ner of the dining room, and on getting up on Monday
morning, the desk was found cut and hacked in a
number of places and bearing marks of a screw-driver.
The thief must have been interrupted. as he did not
succeed in getting the money, amounting to about
500. -
MISS ANNETTE INcE-This young lady, whom
many of our readers will remember as n very talented
actress, who, in company with Miss Emma Stanley,
gave a few entertainments in Honolulu about one
year since, returned from Australia in the Marie
.4nn,e. We learn that she is on her way to Califor-
mia, but will remain here n short time, the theater
having been engaged for several Entertainments,
notice Of which will be given as soon as the necessary
arrangements are completed.
ACCIDENT AT WAIKELE--Last Friday, as Mr..
Frank Manini was crossing the bridge at Waikele, in
Eva, with an OK cart and two yoke of cattle, the
bridge suddenly gave way and precipitated Mr..
Manini, and his team into the brook, from a hight of
about fifteen feet. One of the oxen lost a horn and
was badly bruised, but beyond this no damage was
done, Mr.. N. and the driver escaping almost miracu-
lousy. -
a HANDSOME PREsEST.-On visiting the bark
Yankee. a day Or two since, we noticed q richly
chased silver trumpet hanging up in the cabin. just
over the old familiar portrait of General Jackson. 1t
was presented TO Capt. Smith on the last trip to San
Francisco by n gentleman who was formerly the very
popular supercargo of the Yankee. 1t bears this in
s~cription, sCapt. James Smith, from c. L. Richards >
FoR THE EAsr.-The mail will close to-day (wed-
nesday) at 10 o'clock. Six numbers of the CONNER
cial have been issued eince the departure of the last
mail, and can be procured at our counter in wrap
pers. Price for the balfdozep, so cents.
e The third lecture of DIR. Tricks Course will
be delivered this evening at the usual place and hour.
We understand that the same gentleman will treat
the Honolulu Lyceum with a lecture on -Aristocracy.
evening at half past 7.
CAvED ma portion of the stone wall near the
new ice house of Mr.. c. Fl. Levers fell out seward
last Monday night, and if not repaired before the
arrival Of the ice. will undermine and ruin the build
ing. "a stitch in time,'' sc.
HowLAND's AmBRorYpEs.-With a large stock of
new chemicals and other materials for his business,
Mr.. Rowland lover the CONNIE, cioi printing ofhce)
takes some very fine pictures. Those who wish to
send their friends a good likeness this season will do
we'll to give him q call.
TRY Ir.-An article long wanted can be procured
at Richards & Co.'s. by inquiring for !" Golden Syr-
up One trial will prove it to be worthy of its
name, and once in use it will be found indispensable.
BRITISH CoysuL-GENERAL.-It has pleased the
King, in view of credentials presented by Busvargus
Toup Nicolas, Esq, to recognize him as Her Britannia
Acting Commissioner and Consul General
for this Observation-Disclosures.
MoRE BEES FOR HAwAn.-His Majesty ordered a
!,
yesterday with the royal party for Hawaii.
They are TO be located in Kailua, on that island.
SHIP JOHN MARsHALL.-This vessel will be sold
on Monday next. She is a good ship, and in perfect
for a voyage. It is thought she win realize