The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-09-20

Whole number Of papers, Sal
"0li Abe's" brother-in-Iaw is stumping Illinois
for Douglas \ cousin of Lincoln Is also out against
the raiLsplitter.
The Breckenridge men in Syracuse, ". Y, are about
to organize n club under the sanguinary title OF the
Giant Killers"
Mr.. Douglass home organ. the Chicago Times,
and its editor, James W S~heahan, who Is the author
Of DOuglIs's biography, retired from the concern, first
selling out the wreck to the publishers Of the Chicago
Herald, who now publish their paper under the
name Of Times and Herald.
BARS election at st. Louis, by 400 majority,
astounds both wings Of the Democracy. Though a
Douglas man, Barrett was cordially supported by
Breckinrjdge's friends in 81. Louis. and his personal
popularity was great. His defeat IL looked upon a.
asure indication of the immense and growing strength
ofthe Republicans NJ the West.
OPPOSITION STEAMSHIP LINE To CALIFORNIA;
There K a prospect for u new anil determined opPosi-
tDa 70 the Panama route for the California trade and
travel. In addition To the GraqGfI aud -H0Sss Tdy-
Tor, already dispatched tor the Pacific, the COaf-G-
c0Gfc0S has teen purchased for New Orleans parties,
into whose hands she came Is security for advanees,)
for about S6O.OOO-a very moderate figure. The
sle was for cash. II IS understood that she will sail
hr the PtciGs in a sew days, to take her place in the
line The Illinois, on her return from Europe, viii
be thoroughly 0verhaulel. aud, with the Star Of the
Vet, viii perform the service on this siie, aud pro-
baby another vessel will be added TO the above
named. The lsthmus OF Tehuantepec will be used for
the transit, and IL i the determination to make the
trip IN eighteen days
THE GEzVT ESsrEEx-The monster steamship left
View f0rS, July D. on a pleasure trip TO Cape May,
Delaware Bay. Sac hal on bO1ri 2OSI passengers,
uken ~ SO per head. During the passage there
was much gruH0ling among the pisseugersin conse-
qleace Of q scarcity % water. This was caused by
the c1ck Of = compartment having been left open,
h0lirg the ice house and store rooms. \ consider
ale quantity OF produce and provisions were injured
efthis disaster aud fool consequently became scarce.
At night Ave hundred persons slept on the deck,
which was rendered very unpleasant 5y a thick rain
OF cinders- The accommodations on board the vessel
were very meagre. Not more than one hundred wO-
men were on board On the voyage water was sold
AZ Ten eents n glass An iuiiSItiOn meeting was held
on board. aud resolutions were passed. cen=uriug the
Directors for the singular conduct Of the officers to-
wards the passengers. The - 100 tons Of coal Ofer-
Ell ~ the Maryland people have been subscribed. and
It's nov said she will visit the Chesapeake, and also
Norfolk harhor.
August 9th. the Big ship arrived at Annapolis.
Nd Most Of che people 81 Washington, ID. C.. had
gone of 20 see her. On tine Sth Of August, the Presi-
dent aud suit visited her. She had not returned to
New York AZ the latest dates.
VISITORS To The GREAT E,-TEES.-Up to the de-
parture Of this vessel from New York to Cape May,
on q pleasure excursion, no less than li3, 500 persons
VISITED her, whilst laying n her dock in that city
receipts over $1,000.
Progress OF the Prince of Wales.
The people of Her Britaunic Mljesty's faithful
colonies Of Nova Scotia. New Brunswick and New
foohllaud, have been giving magnificent and loyal
receptions to the Prince OF Wales, literally strewing
MS path with flowers. giving him presents and getting
up balls. horse races, target matches. regattas and
military professions, all in his honor and for his
amusement The youngster participates in all as If
ne enJoyet them, aud dances with such zest that they
say he eau dance down half-a-duzeH Of the surest
"otet Halifax bellies in an evening He Is n dear
io'e Of 4 fellow, and wJitzes diviuely- At one place
re WAS presented With Il Newfoundland dog, wearing
athree-hundred dollar silver collar, made &c order
y a firm OF New York jewellers. II is not known
WHAT time he will stop in Canada before coming into
the United States.
EREDEurcKroS, Aug. 4-To-day has been the
most delightful yet experienced by the Prince, since
ais arrival The boat ran up the -. John river,
through the most beautiful scenery, and with n fer
ue country on either side There were groups of
people in boats, on the wharves, and on every projec-
aon, aud even in the church ~steeples, who displayed
Aags With Royal notices, rang bells. fired muskets,
ana cheered. The Prince directed the cheers to be
answered By the steam whistle and by the band.
re Prince iuuchef on board with ;he Governor
lhd suite, Gen TroIlope aud slite, and several
members Of the Government, legislature and Council
-hdthe Mayors Of Halifax, Boston and Montreal. He
--.ved 1t Frcd-rick,On az s 7. VI, amid a salute OF
guns The Prince Was received By q body Of volun-
SeFs drawn up in order, with a great crowd On the
'@sin AID wharf, who cheeTei with great enthusiasm.
me Prince and his suite IN uniform drove IN cav
''ges TO the Government House. and the members O