The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-05-05
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NOTES OF THE WEEK.
THE APPROPRIATION BnL-This bill, on the pas
sage of which by the Legislature depends the sup
port Of all the employees of the government, has jus
become q law. Since the FIRST of January. 1859, n.
money has been paid out of the treasury for salaries
consequently the salaries Of all, from the King to tn.
tax gatherer. are four months in arrears. Probably
$4,000 to $780, 600 have accumulated during tina,
time. all of which will soon be paid out. The bill as
passed foots up $649 600; only some 5000 more
than the estimated receipts. This is an impro vement
on former years, when the practice invariably was to
appropriate two or three hundred thousand more than
was to be received.
RETURN OF THE MANUoKAwAL-This vessel which
sailed on the 9th ult. on a secret expeditiOn-sup-
posed to have been in search of guano islands.-re-
turned on Sunday last, having been absent "a days.
She came into port in distress, having sprung both
masts about the 18th April in a heavy gale. Capt.
Hooper was also taken very i'll with diarrhea, from
which he was suffering on his arrival here. The re-
suits of the expedition are kept very close, but it is
rumored that it was not successful in reaching the
promised land" New masts have been put in,
and the vessel reftted for sea with unusual despatch.
- 6oo Aos hASusf u ~ AZ iutuou
of Capt. Robert Brown, late of the Black WDrrior,
whose familiar acquaintance with all the islands,
rocks and shoals Of this ocean is proverbial.
SENDING Goals TO NEwcAsTLE.-Having entered
into an arrangement with the agent of the A. B. C.
F. NJ. to execute their printing in future, and pur-
chased all the stock of the old Mission Office,
we have the past week been boxing up tons of
old Worn out and useless type. some of which has
probably been here thirty or more years. We shall
send it to Boston, where it will probably be recast into
new type to ~enlighten the good people of that modern
Athens. having served its day in enlightening the
native Hawaiians. Among the discoveries made in
Overhauling the Office was n font of Greek aud also
one Of Hebrew. We expect yet to find some Italian
and Sanscrit, and shall duly make a note of it, for
the benefit of our g commercial friends across the
way. -
The BRITIsH CoNsULATE.-B. Toup Nicholas, ESQ,
late Acting British Consul General for these Islands,,
who has been unfortunately attacked with symptoms
of insanity, rendering him incapable of performing
the duties of that Office. sailed yesterday for England
via Bremen, in the British ship Pi-arro. Under the
care of Capt. Sweet, we are confident he will receive
the kindest attentions possible on his homeward
voyage. MIR. E. s. Ruggles was also engaged to ac-
company Mr.. N. as guardian. During the temporary
vacancy, Mr.. VIM. L. Green has been recognized by
this government as Acting British Consul, and will
discharge the duties of that Office.
ARRIVAL OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY. - The
British bark Nelson, Capt. Lawson, arrived yester-
day, from Arequipa, South America, bringing a re-
Enforcement to the Catholic Mission at these islands,
consisting of ten sisters OF charity and two priests.
These have been expected for some time, and prepar-
afiOns have heau uarla f,r tho;r roca,t;oc ~ tta
Bishop Magrait. and the resident missionaries Of
mark that these devotees of charity arrive here at a
time when the public mind is directed towards the
subject of Hospitals. We hope they may be enabled
to do much good-the field is wide enough.
About seven o'clock in the evening. Immediately
after the landing of these missionaries, the Catholic
church was lighted up and thrown open to public
service. which appeared to be a thanksgiving for
heir safe arrival. The nuns were present at the SER
all dressed in white, with white hoods and wells.
At the close, Bishop Maigret made a few remarks,
to the natives the character of the sisters,
md the objects of their coming here.
SMALL PoX.-Last week, the rumor was very cur-
ent among the natives that there had been one or
wo cases of small pox discovered in Nuuanu Valley.
IN making inquiry we learn that the report originated
the fact that a native in the employ of a foreigner
lad a sudden and severe eruption of the skin caused
" getting chilled in the water. Should the dreaded
isease however, make its temperance here, we do
ot apprehend that it could spread far, from the fact
vaccination has been so universal among all
lasses and in all localities. Meantime, should there
any who are not thus protected, let them be
united out. -
RETURN OF THE MORNING STAR. This vessel which
ailed for the Marquesas on the 18th ult. intending
touch at Kealakekua and Tahiti, experienced such
eavy weather that, after splitting sails and beating
bout until the 18th, in n succession of squalls,
ne Captain concluded to return, and anchored Mt
1aimanalo point to leeward of Honolulu. After re-
airing the mule house, and taking in a fresh supply
grass, etc. for the animals, she sailed again on
uesday noon.
DECIDEDLY Too Fast. Terrapin Expresses " are
ept in employ elsewhere than by the government
here, rs will appear by the following item of
news from these islands, which we copy from
e New Bedford Standard
IsLANDs-Sandyich Islands dates are to January
Everything was quiet. The French Minister had suspended
pomatic relations in consequence of the refusal of the govern
rnt to give damages for the Imprisonment and brutal treat
ent OF a French subject.
SOLD Our contemporary. when hard up for news,
tches at straws, like all drowning men. Last
eek it published q very smart story about the cruise
a certain sloop Splendid, jr., which will pro-
lbly turn out to be a splendid sell. The
pop. we guess. saw about as much of Johnson's
land as it did of the man in the moon. When
lano hunting is on the tapis, we advise our cotem-
'rary to look sharp before he gets taken in again so
silly. -
The HEsPERIAN.-This new California monthly, Of
we have received the first two numbers, con-
to improve under the management of its indie e
editress, Mrs. Day, who is well known to
Of our residents. 1t is to be devoted princi-
lily to matters of interest to the Pacific, and ought \
be literally sustained by all who cherish our Pa s
ic literature. Specimen copies can be seen here.
HONOLULU AMATEUR MUSICAL SoCIETY.-We are :
quested to state thar q meeting of the above society Z
II be held ut the residence OF DIR. Hoffman, on Satur- y