The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-03-25

ing It into the middle Of the road, where the fresh
trades and dry weather expedite its passage in the
shape of dust to M thu threats Of passers by, houses,
stores and the harbor. all 4 the same time. We
never have been able to ~as,ertain the object Of this
periodical stirring up which y given 70 the streets.
unless it is because for = few days : it looks pretty
The first mari rain, (which the previous dust learns
us to appreciated restores the road to its former shape.
and after . short infection Of mud. the streets settle
down again into comfortable thoroughfhres, until the
next periodical visitation Of the "shovel and the
hoe.' We notice. however, that the Road Supervisor
is introducing at one or two places. q sort OF maca-
damixing system with broken coral, which is to be
covered with grass and filed with black sand.
1t is supposed that this will turn outa good improve
ment, but we remember that the plan pursued by
scientific road-makers. ever since the construction of
the Appian way, has been quite different from that
of our operators at the crossing of Fort and King
streets. The proper way to make a good permanent
road, one that will shed water and require but little
repairing, is to begin by throwing out the earth
from the middle Of the road, to the depth Of a foot or
more, and in the trench thus made lay the founda-
ton of stone-the largest at the bottom-an topping
off with the coarse gravel and black sand.
Coco HEAD TELEGRAPH.-The benefits Of the Dia-
mond Head Telegraph having been practically demon
strated to the mercantile community, and o general
desire expressed to have it extended to Coco Head,
Mr.. jackson, aided by Mr.. Webster, has recently
superintendent the erection Of a telegraph at the latter
point, which is the southern extremity of Oahu.
From this station vessels can be seen some twenty
miles beyond the head. or more than thirty miles
from port. All vessels passing through the channel
between Oahu and Molokai during the day time, can
be telegraphed, even if bound past to China When
the winds are light, vessels will be thus signalled
several hours before coming in sight from the town,
and if we had a steam tug that dared to 60 out of
sight of land, it might be of great service in
towing in vessels from a distance. We understand
that the amount subscribed thus far is insufficient to
carry on the telegraph, and hope it win be literally
aided. We trust that all shipmasters will aid in es-
tablshing this work, which will be of advantage to
them as well as to those residing here.
Rev. HENRY WARD BEBcHER.-Letters received
from the United States by late arrivals, state that
this distinguished clergyman and orator ~purposed
visiting San Francisco. during the coming summer,
while his church edifce is being enlarged. So great
is the desire among all classes and sects to hear him,
that the large building which was erected in Brook
Ign q few years ago expressly for his use, and which
holds about $500 persons, is found too small, aud
multitudes leave without being able to gain admit
lance. His congregation propose now to build q
much larger edi6ce, 80 as to accommodate all. AL
though it is hardly probable that Mr.. B. would extend
his tour to these islands, yet it is possible. and he
would certainly receive a cordial welcome from those
resident here, who have either been connected with
his congregation or heard him preach.
PETTY TH1EvING.-We seldom have a heavy rob-
berry to record, but petty thieves appear to he getting
ST.
Church on Thursday evening, two saddles were stolen
listening to the lecture within. Recently a gentle
man was robbed of eighty chickens in one night, and
scarcely a day passes but we hear of similar torl
proceedings. 1t is a pity that some means could not
be employed to ensure a better watch on the part of
the police, for these depredations occur in the most
populous parts of the town, right under the noses of
the makais. -
FATAL DUEL-A duel was foughtin Ecuador, Cen
trail America, between Prof. W. e. Moore (brother of
Capt Moore, late of the Morning Starr and Prof.
Francis, both members of a scientific expedition sent
out by the United States to explore Ecuador. Double
barrelled fowling-pieces were used, at five rods dis
lance, and Prot. Francis was killed at the first shot.
MAILs-The Yankee, which sailed hence on the
9th February. had not arrived over when the Ka-
lama left San Francisco on the 9Th of March. She
was twelve days out. 1t is probable that the clipper
ship Joseph Peabody, Ga Hong Kong packet,) may
touch in passing this port. She would leave San
Francisco about the 25th of March.
OBsTRUCTING THE STREETs.-After nightfall, Nuu-
anu street, near the junction of Hotel, is almost inn
passable, from the crowds of natives attracted thither
by the music of liquor shops and the presence Of
sailors. The order of " move en- so often heard
in other countries, appears to be unknown to our
police. -
~ We have been obliged to issue the Shipping
List on a supplement sheet, owing to the crowd of
advertisements on our columns. By this arrange
ment, however, we will be able to put in the Ship
List issued for the American mail. the latest reports
received up to the day of the packets sailing.
AcKNowLEpoMENTs.-Our thanks are due to w. F.
Allen, ESQ.,, and Capt. Hooper, for bringing the
Kalama to, so as to allow our news boat or rather
canoe to board the vessel off Diamond Head, when it
was blowing a gale. Also, for late San Francisco and
Eastern papers furnished.
FoR JArAN.-The schooner Sophia, Capt Homer,
to-day for Hakodadi, Japan, with an assorted
cargo suited for trading at Japan, and the Amoor
river. to which latter place she will proceed after
visiting Hakodadi.
FURNITURE SALE.-We would call public attention
% the extensive auction sale of household furniture
If L. H. Anthem, Esq. to take place at 10 o'clock to-
Full catalogues have been printed and may be
had of Mr.. Colburn, the auctioneer.
MUTINY.-A mutiny occurred on board the whale
hip Warren, Capt. Huntley, at Hilo. and we hear
hat nine of the seamena are confined in irons. 1t is
lot a serious affair, however, and win probably be
ettled by the Consul, without the Intervention of
he local authorities.
The KENTUCKY HORSE HARRY.-This fine animal,
he property of L. H. Anthem, Esq, was sold at auc-
ion on Tuesday last Capt. Thomas Spencer was the
at 1914.
81 The Fanny Major win sail on Saturday next,
aking the United States mails. The Commercial