The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-04-15


A CErpprR sH1P.-Last evening. at 5 P. Ma
noble clipper ship went past our harbor, about hve
| miles distant, under full sail. She was probably from
ISan Francisco. and doubtless had on board thirty
days later dates from the Eastern States than have
been received here. Had the new telegraph been in
operation, we should have had plenty of time to have
intercepted her, between the timef she would have
been telegraphed and the time she passed Diamond
Head, and this morning have been enabled to furnish
our readers with interesting foreign news, ct least Of
four weeks later date than our last advices. w
learn that arrangements are in progress by whichthe
approach of the Yankee will be notified from the new
station at Coco Head. Give us the telegraph, gentle
men. -
In ADMIRALTY.-It will be remembered that the
ship Young Hero, at Lahaina. run into the French
ship Napoleon III, and damaged her so much that
she came to this port for repairs. Subsequently the
former vessel was burned, and a libel suit was insti-
tuted in the name of the owners of the Napoleon III,
| against the effects saved from the wreck. Yesterday
morning the court gave Judgment in favor of the
libellants in S1432 20, for damage caused by the
collision, and 500 damages for detention-in all
$2l32 20. 49,
SCHOONER SALLY.-This vessel, belonging to A.
Harris & Co while beating into the harbor on Sun
day morning got ashore on the spit. Before assist
ance could reach her from the shore, a warrant off,
Ger and boats crew from H. B. MSS. Tiren were
alongside. and rendered prompt and efficient aid in
getting her off. The Sally had on board a heavy
and valuable freight Of sugar, etc. We understand
that Messrs. Harris s. Co. addressed a letter of thanks
to the commander of the steamer, which was politely
responded to by Capt. Moore.
Avrrnrp ATrD DEwAvD rOp SsIrrpsvrvs IT having
been announced that one of the Hawaiian Ministers
has leased the island of Kahoolawe with the intention
of raising sheep thereon, a correspondent suggests
that it is the intention of His Excellency at some
future day to publish his writings, and with his usual
foresight, he takes this method of providing a suf6-
cient amount of material for binding the same
CLOSING OUT SALE.-The balance of the ship chan
dlery stock of b. F.. Bolles & Co., is to be sold at
auction, without reserve, to-day, at the store of L.
H.. Anthem. Esq, on Merchant street. The invoice
comprises many valuable articles of ship chandlery,
besides clothing, dry goods, sc. Great bargains
may be anticipated. j. F. Colburn, Esq, ~oficiates
as auctioneer. -
LECTURE BY DR.. GUILLou.-We are pleased to learn
that DR.. c. F Guillou has consented to deliver q lee
ture before the members of the Honolulu Lyceum, on
Friday evening, the 23d inst, one week from to-
morrow. Subject: " What measures are best adapt
ed for the efficient distribution of medical RELIEF
among the inhabitants, native and foreign, of these
islands; and how are such measures to be originated
and carried into effect"
ALARM OF FIRE-The fire companies were called
out, about IL O'Clock on Tuesday night, by an alarm
of fire, which proceeded from the burning of a straw
house at Waikiki. The Hook and Ladder Company
won the honor of being first on hand, and No. rs
second-though the fire had disappeared in a very few
minutes after the alarm was given.
Honolulu ENGINE COMPANY Nc. 1.-At q recent
regular meeting of this company, Mr.. L.. F. Beatty
was elected foreman, in place of Mr.. P. Maginnis, re-
signed, and Mr.. D.. C. Bates, Secretary, in place of
L. F. Beatty, promoted. We are pleased to learn
that the company is in a prosperous condition.
THE KEKAuLuoHI.-we learn from Capt. Antonio,
that this schooner was within a few feet of deep water
on Saturday, and that she has probably ere this been
got ahoat at high tide. No damage was apparent,
beyond the loss of the false keel.
TARGET PhAcTIcE.-Last Tuesday, a PARTY Of the
Rifles practiced at target shooting on the plain of
waikiki, and Judging from the holes in the barrel
head at which they fired. we should think there had
been some pretty good shooting.
more JEU DE MoTs.-Our ingenious friend sends
us another batch of oddities:
Soap and water make a wash-but a piece OF
leather is a washer.
A Jolly man is q cove-the top of a barrel a cover.
A chicken house is a coop-a maker of barrels is a
cooper.
A long nap is a sleep-a floor beam is a sleeper.
Ladies may need paint-but a boat needs q painter.
An iron box is a safe-a watchful guard is safer.
We must protest against that ungaliant allusion to
paint. -
SUPREME CouRr-The Court is still in session,
engaged in the trial Of native cases, burt win adjourn
for the term in a day or two.
The YANKEE-with the mail of February 20, and
possibly that of March 5, may be looked for at any