The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-10-21
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

of Washington. The amount to be raised is $500 600,
nearly half of which has been secured and part of the
purchase money paid. We are very glad to learn
that the ladies of Honolulu have caught the patriotic
feelings of their sisters ut home, and are engaged in
raising a fund by contributions of only one dollar
each. Already the sum amounts to nearly two hum
dred dollars. Go on ladies; the donation will be as
acceptable sent from this
"bright little isle Of our own,
In n blue summer ocean far off and alone"
as though raised within sight of the sacred spot
where rest the remains of the s'father of his country
In our foreign summary, will be found an item
referring to the purchase OF the Mt. Vernon estate.
y 1t is seldom that our church going people have
the opportunity to listen to such sermons as were
preached at the Bethel, on Sabbath last, by Rev.
Charles A. Davis, Chaplain on board the U. s. steam
frigate .uerrimac. The discourses, particularly that
in the morning service, were marked with an
eloeuence and fervor, which riveted every eye on the
speaker and appeared to carry a heartfelt conviction
of the truths uttered to every one present. The
Reverend gentleman spoke %extempore according to
the custom of the Methodists, to which denomination
he belongs. The chapel was crowded both morning
and evening, and at the latter service, many were
forced to leave without being able to gain admittance.
AHO fHt"t hHJ NV S"A ">Ns
case we hope our community will be privileged to
listen another Sabbath to Mr.. Davis.
"THERE SHE BLows."-As our friend Get. s."
was boarding the noble frigate .Merrimac one evening
last week, the heavy swell which rolled along the
ship, came with such force as to capsize the boat in
which he went off and give him an u-nceremonious
salt water bath (not quite so stunning a one, however,
as we got in the same company some two years ago.
One of the gallant tars, who was looking on and had
evidently served his time in Understanding, sang
out there she blows" Jacks remark could not
have been more apropos, and must be passed around
the fleet. We are happy to say that no serious injury
was sustained. -
BUsINEss-LIKE.-During the past week. we have
several times noticed an occurrence in the nelghbor-
hood of Warehouses; Emporium, which reminded us
of larger cities in other lands. The piles of bales
cases, crates, &c.. almost blockaded the street.
Winding our way through the labyrinth of boxes and
goods which made a literal 'jam" inside as we'll as
out, we looked at some Of the new goods opening.
Such a display of prints, piled from floor to ceiling,
after the style of Battery street dry goods importers,
was never before seen here. These new style prints,
got up by Mr.. Green and Mr.. Janion, are worthy of
inspection. They are just the thing for our equestrian
pahines, and will he in great demand. It's no
wonder there's such q crowd continually in that
neighborhood. -
FIITNER ON TIE MovE--Kaahumanu is slowing
regaining its former position as the busiest street in
the town. We argue this from the fact that David,
who is never out of his place, has set up his
.sRoskell' and is determined to keep sun and
time on this famous avenue, long known as the
.scenter of the intellectual world" AL who are in
any way dependent ON Father Time for success in
their calculations, rs we are, will please observe
that chronometers will be hereafter rated by sun,
moon, comets and stars, at the new store opposite
KruIl & Moll's, or the first door above DIR. Ford's.
DRUGS IN MoTIoN.-Dr. Hoffman, has removed
to his old stand on the corner of Queen aud kaahu-
manu- Streets. At first we wondered at his quitting
one of the contest shops that was ever built beyond
the borders of Faderland; but when We heard of
David's movements aforesaid, the riddle was solved,
we suppose the change is made to keep within hail
ing distance of the observatory, where correct lati-
tude and longitude can always be had at any hour
of the day or night.
~ The Excel brought up from Kauai, on her
last trip, a fine healthy Devon bull calf, about Six
old, a descendant of the importation by the
ship Vancouver, since four years ago. In color and
proportions, he is the very image OF his sire, owned
by DR.. Wood, of Koloa, and which is justly considered
one of the finest specimens of imported stock on these
islands. The calf has been purchased by MIR. War
rem Chamberlain, of Waialua on this island.
SINGULAR PHENoMENoN.-On Saturday evening
a streak or belt of cloud was observed to rise
parallel with the horizon in the west, and extend
from north to south passed over from west to the
without perceptibly changing its form. Other
the sky was perfectly clear. Such phenomenon
said to indicate a gale, as in this instance.
B- A very pleasant party was given to the Officers
the U. s. Ship .Merrimac, on Tuesday evening at
the residence of John Ladd, Esq, whose guest Admit
raj Long is during his stay on shore. About nine
o'clock. the company adjourned to the residence of
R. Bishop, Esq. where a pleasant hop took place,
the band of the .Merrimac discoursing such music as
do not often enjoy here. The .Merrimac will
leave on Monday for Acapulco.
HORSE RAcING.-The challenge from Waimea,
Hawaii, which appeared in this paper some time
it will be seen by reference to our advertising
columns, has been accepted. Should the party not
to bring his horse to Honolulu, we hear that
D match will be made between metropolitan parties,
to run about two weeks hence.
GAs.-Ihe f0tynesidn says tnat NiAciariane U tue
has been feeling the pulses of residents
Of all classes about procuring a supply Of gas for the
city. "Mac'' denies the soft impeachment of the in
tention to feel anybody's pulse. but his own in the
and seems to think there is gas enough in
the Polynesian corps editional to supply a larger
city than Honolulu.
A LUCKY CRAFr-We heard a remark the other
day in regard to the Harriet 4 Jessie, which we are
assured is a fact. Though thirty years old, and con-
in service, she has been 80 fortunate as never
10 have met with an accident, or caused one dollars
loss to underwriters. We hope she may long be kept
IN the route where she is now. If she had not put
in at Talcahuano for water, she would doubtless have
in here two weeks earlier.
ANNUAL MEErINa.-The annual meeting Of the
Agricultural Society takes place, agreeably to notice