The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-08-01
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

/ HAWAIIAN RESTORATION DAY.-The day was ush-
cred in by n national salute from the battery on
Punch Bowl, Mt ~halEpast > O'Clock, which was re-
peated at noon and sunset. ii. Il. Ms steam sloop-
ofwar .ifufine also fired n salute ut noon. The
usual amount of horse-riding was INDUCED in by both
natives and foreigners. Picnics were held Mt Wal
Xxi and in the several valleys, at which all doubtless
enjoyed themselves to the full. The feature of the
day, however, was the parade of the Honolulu Rife
Company, under Captain John II. Brown. Quite
early in the morning the streets were alive with mem
bers, burrying TO their ArmOry- The first exercise
was Il drill for Il gold medal, presented by Capt. Thos.
I Spencer. Upon calling for members 10 compete for
this, we were surprised at the small number who Gu
tered the lists. \ squad of eleven formed, and the
trial commenced, the commissioned officers being ap-
pointed judges. The squad went through the man
ual and facings in a most creditable manner, and
we opine the Judges will find it very difficult
to decide as to who won the medal, rs they have
not been able to agree as yet. After this drill
the company were conveyed in wagons to Makiki,
the country residence of Capt. Brown, and after
partaking of a light lunch, formed for parade and
target shooting, showing 81 rifles. The shooting was
very fine. and would do credit to the sharpshooters
of any country. Each member was allowed three
shots at a target placed at 200 yards distance.
The Judges of shooting were c. Brewer, ID, and
Capt. II. :. Rowland, who decided that the 1st prize,
the Colonel's gold medal, was won by Corporal r.
b. Neville second prize, a revolving rifle, Tre-
scented by w. y. Ladd, Esq, was won by private
McColgan. The target was perfectly riddled. eleven
members having each placed three balls in it. Private
Il. 3. Armstrong made the only centre shot. After the
target practice, the COMPANY .artook Of a collation.,
and returned to town at about 4. having passed the
day in a manner which reflects credit on themselves
and the officers who have brought them to their
present efficiency. The new cap adopted by them is
a great Improvement on the old uniform rife hat.
THE LAND CoN,ussIOS.-Probably there is no
department of the public service that has required
more watchful care. or that has been the subject of
more vexatious annoyance than this settlement of
land titles aud claims by the Land Commission,
which was originally instituted as far back as 1913.
An index Of these awards has just been issued from
the government press, a copy Of which has been
laid before Us. 1t has been prepared by J. II.
Smith, Esq, who has long been connected with
this branch Of the public service, and has, we be-
lieve, given much satisfaction in the administration
Of it. The typographical execution Of the work is
excellent, superior to any thing of the kind issued
lately from the government press. The index be-
US embraces 90 PIP, which give the titles TO
on Oahu only. Some idea OF the extent of
the labors OF this Land Commission, may be had
from the fact that this pamphlet gives about 4, 500
land titles. which only embrace this island. The
pamphlet IS for sale at the government Offices.
PLuNDISG.-Among the practical. experienced and
skillful mechanics. which the more extended diffusion
Of water through our town, has brought prominently
10 the notice Of our citizens, Is Nh. }. J. O'Donnell,
plumber. and we have seen many persons stop TO ad-
the ueatuess with which he handled the mott en-
luid. and the dextsrity Of his manipulation. lie
has hOistel his shingle on h-aahumIuu St. Oppo-
site Colburn's Auction Store, where he will be hap
by 20 see those who need his services, and his past
work i sufficient guarantee that he will give perfect
TO any one engaging him.-Poiy.
Cattle D~IsE,SE-Adyices from Maui. received by
he Rlmoi, report that "a dangerous cattle disease
broken out on East Maui. Ii l. stated that lUJ
read Of cattle have died suddenly at Waikapu.
Lot H-amehameha, vino Is largely interested
n cattle on that island, Immediately left for Maui in
he steamer on Tuesday afternoon. accompanied by
Doctor Ford. who will make Investigations a. to the
nature of the disease. On their return, We shall be
TO give further particulars.
- The bark Comet ought to arrive by the Sth
Iu-b 1F AuyrS- hrsnriny N mail q - We should