The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-11-10

I THr 1S<E 5E6o or LkBoR--Ihe damage 70
conner sndz 81 <{kine sustained by vhaleships during
their northern cruise, though less than IN former
wears. gives plenty Of employment to the ship carpen-
tiers. The sound of the hammer is heard from every
quarter in the harbor, which now presents Q busting
and active appearance. The .drchitects which Is isid
ON for San Francisco, has had her copper repaired
been thoroughly cleaned out, and is now IN good con-
dition fofher voyage to San Francisco. The Jason,
which had her forefoot injured by the ice, is also IN
sailing trim. Several other ships are likewise having
their repairs progressing expeditiously, and will soon
be ready for departure.
As UsuAL-The denial in the last Polynesian. OF
the death Of the Sd officer of the bark CoUingfon' as
reported in this journal, is as near the truth as that
paper usually gets. We are requested by those IN
terested again to state that Stephen Silvia, a native
of the Azores, and Sd officer of the Corington, died
ON hoard that vessel on the Sd of June. The impu-
dence of the government paper IN punhciy denying
the above fact, is the more noticeable, as Its re-
porter had been on board that bark, and might have
learned the truth. -
INSTRUMENTAL CoNcERT.-By a notice in another
column it will be seen that Messrs. Hasslocher and
Waldau, who are eminent pianists and violinists,
from Europe, will give a grand concert on Friday
evening at the Theater, assisted by several artists,
these gentlemen rank among the highest instrument
tai Musicians, and we doubt not the occasion will at
ford to the lovers of music, the most recherche en-
t%ertainment ever given in Honolulu.
BoorH's READING RooM.-Among the institutions
of Honolulu, there is nothing gives us SO much plea
sure to notice as the public reading room at the
National Hotel. The room is well supplied with the
latest papers from all parts of the world, and We
notice that it is frequented by larg e numbers
of sailors. The proprietor is no sectarian, but fur
nishes it with religious books and Bibles, as well as
writing materials, and takes great pains to make it
one of the most attractive resorts.
F On learning that his ExcelIeacy the Governor
Of Oahu wished to return to Honolulu from Lahaina
with the Royal party. Capt Lawrence, of the -Addi-
son, rendered the use of his vessel, and conveyed his
Excellency and suite (ncluding perhaps 100 ~natives)
to this port without charge.
- The ship Flying Dragon, which sailed on
Monday for Jarvis Island. was spoken by a whaler
yesterday noon Wednesday, becalmed, only about
Is miles from the anchorage.
~ Prof. Anderson. with the liberality for which
he is we'll known, gave, yesterday afternoon and eve
ming, two entertainments, the proceeds of which he
has given in aid of the Hospital for sick natives.
81 The friends of Richard HI. Dana, Jr, who was
in jured at the fall of the Hilo bridge, will be glad to
learn that he is rapidly recovering from the injuries
received. -
GONE BY.-A large clipper ship, under full sail,
passed this port on the morning of the Sd, bound
westward. -
= The trade winds, after an absense of some two
weeks, will probably set in again to-day. about 8 or
4 O'Clock, P. N. -
81 Yesterday there were in port ~ whalers and
IA merchant vessels-total, SO, and eight whalers
outside. lying off and on.