The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-09-18
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

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A GoLD SToRY.-We frequently hear almost fabu-
lous reports of the success of the miners in the had
gold diggins, but seldom find a person who has that
good fortune there or can say that he was successful.
4 letter recently received by a gentleman in Honoiu-
la from Arthur Daily, formerly an apprentice with
US, and more latterly foreman in the Portland
Times office, states that he was engaged in gold
digging or washing in the newly discovered gold re-
gion of Oregon. His claim was located on the Snake
River about 100 miles south of the Columbia River,
and covered the very site occupied by our townsman
t. o. Hall, ESQ, as a dwelling and printing office in
1889 40. Nj. Daily had taken out from his claim du-
ring one week $500, with every prospect of the sup
ply continuing as abundant for weeks. Mr.. Hall in
forms Us that he had a garden near his dwelling where
he raised vegetables, and ploughed up the soil for corn
aud potatoes. but he never saw anything there that
looked like gold dust, unless it was the corn. His
old claim. had he staid by it till now, would have
been a snug little fortune for him.
u On Tuesday evening last John o. Dominis,
Esq, His Majesty's private Secretary was married to
Miss Lydia k. Paki, adopted daughter of the late
High chief, a. Paki. The wedding took place at the
residence of c. R. Bishop, Esq, and was honored by
His Majesty the King. Among other dignitaries
present were, hOfeTnOf hehuanaOa, IFlucesS NlctO-
ria, Prince Lot Kamehameha, Mr.. Wyllie, Governess
Ruth of Hawaii, the Queen Dowager, and other ma
tive noblemen and chiefs. Among the foreigners
present were Mr.. ]. IL. Brown and Miss Nj Swinton,
w. A. Aldrich and lady, Mrs. Dominis:. mos S.
Cooke and lady, and others. The center tsale was
spread with a variety of elegant and costly bridal
gifts.
- On Saturday evening, our worthy Police Justice
Robert G. Davis, Esq, also led to the altar a lady of
estimable worth, every way qualified TO share with
him as '' associate Justice the honors of the bench
which he so satisfactorily administers. The nuptial
feast provided could hardly be excelled, either in
quality or quantity. if we may judge from the gener-
Gus gift which we would acknowledge with our
heartiest wishes for the perpetual happiness of the
newly married couple.
LADY FRANKLIN.-The numerous friends and a-
quaintances of this estimable lady will be glad to
hear of her safe arrival in England about the 1st of
July, accompanied by her niece Miss Cracroft, both
in the enjoyment of good health. His Elk. r.. c.
Wyllie received letters from them. During her alb
sence from England she has visited New York,
Brazil. Patagonia. Chill, Peru, Panama, California,
British Columbia, Sandwich Islands, Japan, China,
East Indias, Egypt, Malta, &c. And for no country
that she has seen does she express so strong an aloha
as for these islands, and hopes again to revisit them,
if net to make them her future home.
tMARRYING IN HASTE To REPENT AT LEISURE -
The other day, while on one of our organizations in
search of items, we overlook a gentleman with about
yard of Grape, more or less, dangling from his arm.
Curiosity led us to inquire whether it was put on for
mourning or as announcement that he was engaged
N the Grape trade. He replied with a deep Sigh,
hat he was concentrating the anniversary of his
nuptual day, some years past. We hurried on, and
he last we could hear of our friend, he was whistling
: Home, home, comfortless home"
THE Young HECTOR.-This new packet was adj
Tertised to sail from San Francisco about the Sd
and probably got off on the 9th. She will be
ue on Sturdy or Sunday next, and will bring
he California weeklies of Aug. 80, and Sept. 6,
nd the New York mails of Aug. /, and perhaps of
be 10th, also. Capt. Chadwick commands her.
FURNITURE SALE-The furniture and household
fleets of Capt. II. J. II. Holdsworth, Will be sold at
uction Tomorrow ~(Friday) at his residence in
haplain street. The sale will embrace n very large
nd choice collection we'll worthy the attention of
ousekeepers. -
EPISCOPAL SERvICE.-Nutice has been given that
lie Episcopal Service will be read every Sabbath
lorning At II o'clock, at the residence of the Brit
n Consul General, Mr.. Synge, in Beret2nia street,
ntil the arrival of Rev. DR.. Staley.