The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-12-29
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

ELECTION OF biennial cleo
ton for representatives to the Legislature takes place
on Monday merit. January 2. Already considerable
discussion is going on in regard to qualifications of
candidates, and before the election day arrives, there
will probably be any number of patriotic gentlemen
who wish to serve their country in this capacity.
Honolulu is entitled to four representatives, and the
following ticket has been proposed
Ja,aes l. Dowsett, (Member in last Legislature)
Wa. Webster, CTax Colector.)
Z. 4. Salan,a, (Lepd Surveyor
p. Ma Ne, Formerly lax coiie;tor)
Messrs Dowsett s. Kalama were in the last Legis-
ia.ure, and proved themselves worthy of the trust
repesed in them-both being industrious members.
anG opposed to the liquor schemes Of the Minister OF
Finance. MIR. Webster has the reputation of being a
government man as he is a Privy Councillor, the
Kings Agent. and tax collector, yet Notwithstanding,
generally thinks and acts for himself. Mr.. Naone
too. is considered as siding with ministers on most
questions. But we believe that all the persons
named above, are understood to be opposed to
the leading Ministerial measure the opening
of the liquor traffic Unfortunately to the natives.
A number of important questions will come up be-
fore the next Legislature, and it is but right that
every man who votes should know the sentiments
of the candidates. Among these questions are
The Militia Lar, compelling all tag payers to do military
service.
The Liq,aor La,s, opening the liquor traffic to nati,es-men
The Amendments TO ne nstitution, by which the min
natives generally will be rendered ineligible to a seat in the
House.
The Property Tar, which may be increased to meet the
deficiency in the revenues.
Some other important questions will come up,
and the decision of them ought to be confded to the
hands Of reliable men.
SrATr EuNrRA Ar The funeral of i w Pitt KHAN
one Of the last of the pure descendants of the ancient
Kings of Hawaii, the dynasty conquered by Kane
hameha the Great, took place on Tuesday last.
Keoua, the great-grandmother of Kinau, is reputed
to have possessed the highest chief blood, according
to Hawaiian genealogy. The funeral drew out a
large concourse of spectators. The remains were
escorted from the residence of Governor Kekua-
naoa through Fort and King streets and deposited in
the royal tomb in the palace premises. 1t is sad to
see the young as well as the older chiefs passing
away without any prospect of their places being filed.
The stock < of Hills is d windling down to a mere hand
full. and some are now living who may follow to his
resting place the last of the ancient Royal line.
NATIONAL CIRcUs.-On Friday evening last, ON
the occasion of the clown, Mr.. Lathrop's, Benefit, one
Of the most entertaining performances came off that
have been given by the company in Honolulu. The
house was crowded, as might have been expected.
The 90 freman's race" resulted in the foreman Of
Engine Co. No. l winning the silver cup-time, 1:17
Monday evening, Mrs. Lee took her benefit, and
last evening Mr.. Lee had his. On both occasions,
there we're full houses and magnificent sport. The
company remain here but a few days longer, and
will proceed to Tahiti.
y The monthlies received by the last mail were
.-..r.IIr r;ob g, vor;afy ;ptorast;nn n twas md
Illustrations. Among those received, all Of varied
merit-are Harpers' Godey's, Hunts. Atlantic, the
Ladies' I'M eican. Silliman's. the Hesperian. SC. The
Atlantic has passed into the hands of Messrs. Itch
nor s. Fields, the well known publishers, and will re-
the same corps of contributors, which has made
one of the choicest periodicals in the new or old
world. =
~ The friends of Capt. Long will be pleased to
that he is again embarked in the whaling bust
ness, in which he has always been so successful. We
End the following notice of him in the N. b. Standard.
Coop FOR A yoYAcE.-we understand that Capt. Long, late
Of ships India and Merrimac, of New London, has shipped as
been more than usually successful as a whaling master in the
Sea. and we believe filed the Merrimdc during his
asst season North, realizing as his share of the seasons catch,
bout $40, 900. with such a commander the Isaac Ho.ciand
nav he set down as sure of a good voyage, although the best of
men don't always succeed.
THE SrEAMER.-Advice per last mail state that
new steamer building at East Boston wa to have
launched Nov. 6. She was called the KILAUEA,
) name that not one in q hundred foreigners. not
with the native tongue, can pronounce
We suggest that she be bapti zed anew on
,er arrival and named the PRINCE Royal Those
Who have visited her on the stocks speak very high
y Of her, and say she is just the thing wanted for
BUR coasting trade. She would probably sail for
early in december.
N. E. MAGAZINE OF TRADE AND INpUsrRY-Is
he title of a new and modest periodical received by the
mail. The numbers which have come to hand
how it to have entered on an open field. not now oc-
by any other monthly that We can call to
mind. 1t is devoted to chronicling the state and
of manufactures and commerce in New Eng
and. and is furnished at 81 90 q year in advance.
TIE BANK LAuRENs.-Our readers win remember
he seizure of the bark Laurens at New London some
ime ago. She was fitted out ostensibly for whaling.
The New Haven Palladium says that advices from
confirm the report that she has landed q cargo
Z about 600 slaves on that island.
NEW FURNITURE SToRE.-The premises formerly
coupled by Messrs. Samsing on Fort street, have
recently undergoing repairs and alterations,
to their being opened as q furniture
by Mr.. C. H. Levers. Such an establish
nent has long been wanted in Honolulu and we
he vii, succeed in his enterprise.
-
New BILLrARD R~ooMs.-Adjoining the above, Mr..
! Burgess, with his usual go-ahead-itiveness. is
recting a spacious two story building for q billiard
aloon. The locality is an eligible one, and the long
he has had in that line. wiz snablc him
D 1T up and conduct such . saloon as Honolulu may. |
Q proud of. - :
THE CoHxr-This new packet was to leave San
about the 10th December, under command
T Capt. Smith, and may bring our next New York
that Of Nov. 10th. She would touch 1t Hilo,
land freight and passengers, and may be looked