The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-12-08

NOTES OF THE WEEK.

NOTES OF THE WEEK.
CHINESE GAMBLISG.-There was a law or ordinance
in force some years ago, authorizing the arrest of
coolies seen. in the street after 9 or 10 O'Clock at
night. If such n law was carried out, difficult as it
might be to do so, and was sustained in operation
it would be the means of preventing, at least to some
extent. the increase of crime among the secoolies- 1t
is well known, that at certain times, even when near
the hour of midnight, there are large companies of
cinnamon congregated in various obscure parts Of
the city, for the purpose of revealing in the detestable
vice of gambling. smoking opium, and probably other
objects equally disreputable. The vice of gambling.
above all others, whether INDUCED in by coolies or
more refined foreigners, calls into action the worst
and most debasing feelings of mans excitable nature.
There can be but little doubt, that the recent murder
in Honolulu. is one of the results of gambling. The
chronicles of California aud other places, show blood
stained records of the effects of this master vice.
And it is to be sincerely hoped. that while it is yet
young in this country, such heavy penalties may be
imposed, and other necessary steps taken, as will
render it unsafe and dangerous to venture again the
gamster's chance. Our efficient and energetic deputy
Sheriff, Mr.. Jourdan, has lately succeeded in dis
lodging u nest of gamblers, some ten or twelve in
number, four of whom were fined about $50 each,
and released. -
DECEPTION HIanLy PRIzED.-A certain writer has
remarked that ia ere is nothing so gratifying, and
for which people will more readily pay their money.
than for being deceived. The late visit Of Mr.. Ander-
son. the Magician, is a good illustration of this remark.
Our people, from merchant to porter, are complain
ing of the hard times and little money in circulation,
which is doubtless true; now just see what the good
people of Honolulu did a few days ago. A vessel ar
rives from Australia en- route for San Francisco.
--Go~~@ t-Jo.oA- AD,4- 80 cIA~n a-1 4~-
himself as a great deceiver. He frankly tells the
people so; still the poor people, complaining of the
hard times, club together, pay the Master demurage
on his vessel. say $1000-pay Professor Anderson,
another $1,000. At the very lowest estimate. the
poor and simple people of Honolulu; these hard times,
pay $4,000 for being cleyerly deceived one week -
Friend. -
HAWAIIAN SHIP BREAp-We are glad to see that
the Flour Company is furnishing the market with an
excellent article at reasonable rates. This is as it
should be. Surely, with our wheat fields and present
facilities for grinding and baking. not a pound of
foreign -four or bread ought to be in our market.
IF we have been correctly informed. some shipowners
in New Bedford and New London have been doing
business on n " penny wise and pound foolish system
this year. If our wheat growers and millers cannot
noW offer bread in this market better and cheaper
than it can be landed here from abroad, then let
them suffer the consequences.-Friead.
The ALLEGHANIANs.-This persevering company
of artists gave a highly pleasing and commendable
farewell performance on Saturday last at the Theater.
The audience, though rather slim, seemed to appreciate
the treat prepared for them, and by unanimous and
repeated applause proved that the efforts Of the COM
pany to give every satisfaction were not without fair
and adequate approval. The Alleghanians proceed
to Talcahuano. in the whaleship Massachusetts,
thence mp the coast to Callao. and afterwards to
Australia. We wish them a pleasant tour.
EARTHQUAKES AND ERUpTIoxs ON
earthquake noticed b. us as having been felt here
and at Lahaina, appears on Hawaii to have been the
most severe ever felt. A correspondent at Kona writes:
!" On the night of the Goth we had the hardest sha-
king here that has probably ever been felt in Kona.
Two distinct and heavy shocks were felt.' Another
correspondent says The only item Of news is
is the report brought to-day (Nov. -2S) from Kiholo.
that o fresh and large stream Of lava, has within q
day or two started from the crater on Mauna Loa,
and is now running down in o parallel direction with
that OF FEBRUARY last"
sArIoas' HoxE-At q meeting Of the Trustees Of
the Home. held the 1st Of December. the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
G. NJ. RoBERTsos. President.
s. N. CASTLE. Vice-President
J. MoTr SMITH, Secretary.
c. r BIsHoP, Treasurer.
E iss !. H. 1 1. S $:s.ssssss. rses''i'. Committee
-Polynesian.
Eon Monday last Mr.. g. c. Melchers sailed with
his family for Bremen in the bark JMalolo. During
q residence here Of several years, Mr.. NJ. has main
tanned a high reputation as q merchant and gentleman,
and bis abeence viii be regretted by our mercantile
nornuuunsxv M E~hyo i~n1x6 A~~>ns--. 49,