The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-02-14
NOTES OF THE WEEK,

NOTES OF WEEK.
Hrs MAJEsTYs BIRrHDAY.-This anniversary oc-
CURED On Saturday last. The King appeared to be
in his usual health, though he has been suffering
somewhat Of late from the asthma. At IL \. VI,
he received the congratulations Of the diplomatic
and consular corps, in the audience room of the pal
ace. The young Prince also appeared on the occasion,
t~astefully dressed, and seemed to enjoy the novelties.
He will be three years old on the 10Th Of May next,
and is the life and soul of the royal family.
The most conspicuous occurrence Of the day was
the annual parade Of the fire department in uniform,
with their engines. The procession formed about III
o'clock, consisting Of three engine companies, with
their machines and hose carts. and one hook and
ladder company. headed. by the chief and assistant
engineers and fire wardens. They all appeared in
their uniforms, the engines being lecked off with
flowers, ribbons and flags in great profusion. 1t was
the first appearance of the new company of Pacifcs
recently organized, and the addition Of so strong and
seryiceable q body, makes q marked difference in the
strength of the department. The carriage Of the
Hooks was most t~astefully decorated with an arbor
of flowers, under which two little boys were seated
decked in their prettiest holiday costume. Engines
No. 2 and 3 also bore each q juvenile rider almost
buried among flowers and flags. Soon after forming
into line, the procession marched up TO the palace,
and at II o'clock appeared before the King, who
had signiied his desire to see them. On arriving
before him. who with his ministers appeared on the
portico, the hremen uncovered their heads and gave
three hearty cheers. After a short stay they retired
and marched through most Of the streets, till about
, o'clock, when the entire procession, with a few in
yite1 guests, entered the rooms of - Honolulu 3"
Engine Company No. /, and partook of a liberal
chowder lunch provided by that company. Nothing
! appeared to be wanting to make the occasion one Of
hearty enjoyment to all present, and the best of
feeling prevailed. Indeed We don't believe any city
fits size can boast of a fire department where a more
cordial feeling exists among the different organiza-
tons, and we know that no where can a more ser
viceable and active department, of its size. be found.
The number Of members that turned out was 40,
which is a large body. for this place.
49, Out Of town, in the valleys and groves, number
less picnics and luaus took place, all in honor Of our
beloved sovereign. Judging from the manner in
which the day was kept, the spirit of loyalty 10 our
king never burned deeper in the hearts Of his subjects.
The day closed with the usual feats Of craftsmanship.
for which Honolulu holidays are celebrated.
During the evening We noticed that friend Bur-
CESS, who Is always looking ahead for something new,
had out a fine illumination in front Of his saloon,
consisting Of n gas fixture. showing the letters, X. ".
1t shone beautifully FOR awhile, though not 50 long as
was calculated on.
THE L.. 5. SHIP LEvANT-There is every reason
to believe that this vessel met with some serious
disaster soon after leaving Hilo. 1t was Capt.
Hunts intention to have taken a n~ortherly course
from the Islands, till he judged he could fetch the
port Of Acapulco, where he purposed going first. TO
forward his dispatches to Washington. If this plan
was followed, the LcrdHf probably ran north to
about lat. "a then tackled and headed for the
Mexican coast. The brig Coasgrf was dismasted
in n gale - about Oct. To- according to one &C
count, and "Oct. 2Oth," according to another. In
looking back over our shipping memoranda, we find
that the whaling barks Emerald. Ro5t. MORRISON,
Florence. Bragan=a, ships Republic, Coral and
Majestic, each report severe gales in from So to
40 north latitude. from Oct. 3 to Oct. 10, wind
;. W, :. :. W, and y. W, in which they all re-
ceivel more OF less damage. Had the Leruut simply
been disabled. she could have reached these islands
under jury-masts, or boats could have got here.
The conclusion forces itself on US that, if she
met disaster, it has proved fatal to the ship and
all on toard. Still. we hope that the mail now
due, viii report her safe arrival at Panama.
Always Is TIE Van In glancing over our ex-
changes, We notice the report Of the Westb,ro' (Nass.l .
Agricultural Exhibition, held in October last, and
observe the name of J. F.. &. Marshall, ESQ, a former
G''N- "a N-N ~ A-ASA+SN-SN'H 'SrANNy fAAtt
prominent for best varieties of fruit exhibited. Of
apples, IS varieties are credited to him Of pears, 26;
of best varieties Of potatoes. Is, &c, &c. The report
also adds
Very many handsome drawings and engrayinCs were kindly
furnished by various citizens, which added greatly 20 the
attracuveuess of the hall. Conspicuous among these was a
large COLLECTION Of fine portraits % the ancestors Of many old
fIuIi---the Fayerweatiers. the BTghamS, the Parkmau-, the
Davisys and the MarShllis. one q the most noticeable Of these
was "A painting by Copl-y, of Col. Thomas Marshall. who vas
one u the s-ec;nsn % Boston, when that city was occupied by
the troops Of Washington. lie va. afterwards a colonel in the
army. and was with " a-hiu-tou 40 Valley Forge The portrait
q his brother, Captain Christopher Marshall, whO was also at
Valley Forge, hangs ou one side 81 his and the portrait II the
Captains wife on the other.
SHAMEFUL INHUMANITY-The brig .fgate, during
her cruise south, visited Euderbury's Island and took
off one Of two white men, who had been stationed on
that island 10y a san Francisco guano company, for the
purpose Of keeping possession Of it, but with the IN
derstanding that supplies would be sent them within
six months. They had been on the island nine
months. and when visited were both nearly dead with
scurvy, having had nothing eatable for several weeks.
such reckless conduct on the part Of their employers,
merits public censure, for no good apology can be