The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-01-30
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

THE NEws.-The Eastern news received by the
Eidridge-being two weeks later than we before had
is very cheering to all who desire the return of
peace. The backbone of Southern Rebellion is broken,
and the power of the Federal Government is increas-
ing so rapidly. that the hopes of the rebels are
fast being dispellei. The war Gordon, with which
the Federal Government is surrounding them, is
drawing closer and closer, and at the same time be-
coming more and more irresistible. 1t is morally
impossible that the rebels will long endure the misery
and dissatisfaction now existing among them, when
surrender will restore to then the blessings of peace.
The South can never enjoy the position she held be-
fore the rebellion, and which it might have retained
to this day, had wisdom prevailed. The integrity of
the Republic will be preserved, even should the aboli-
ton of slavery and the contscation of the estates of
the rebels be the alternative. The North has the
power and the will, and enjoys at the same time the
sympathy Of the whole world N her efforts to preserve
the unity of the Republic.
The Eastern as well as San Francisco papers, are
full of interesting details, and the following dates
promise to be still more so. From Europe there is
nothing very startling. The Russians are reported
as having been defeated by the Circassians, in which
the former lost 5000 men. Affairs in Italy appear
unsettled, all parties anxiously awaiting the death Of
the Pope, which event it is thought will terminate
the existence of the Popedom, and unite Rome to the
Italian rule of Victor Emmanuel.
TIE CONSTITUTION, IS MArL-The letter mail which
was made up at the Honolulu Post-ofice aud dis
patched by the barkentine Constitution via Victoria,
early in October last. has probably been lost, as
letters forwarded in it, containing drafts ard orders
for San Francisco, have never been answered. 1t is
stated that there were two bags put on board, that
the newspaper bag was left at Victoria, but the let
ter bag was taken by mistake over to Port Townsend.
Whor baoapno Of a har oD,oi, on ap;,rra n,,l;
Gates of all important business letters sent by that
vessel should be forwarded.
ANDREWS HAwAIIAN DICTIONARY We are glad
to learn that this new work is now nearly completed,
a small portion only (the letter p) remaining I'M
finished. Several legislatures have voted sums for
the preparation or publication of this great work, but
not a dollar has been issued from the treasury for
that object. With the aid of an accomplished native
assistant, the copy might be got ready for the press
within three months; without one, it may take three
years. Now while so much attention is being paid
by foreigners to the vernacular, and by natives to
the English language, the government cannot expend
any funds with greater benefit to the country, than
in forwarding this indispensable book.
The NErrIE MERRnL-This favorite Hilo packet
has recently changed hands, and is now owned by
Messrs. Capt. King and J. C. King. The rate at
which the sale was effected is reported at about
$4,000. She is fully worth that sum, having late
ly received new and heavy copper, and a thorough
repainting. She will be continued on her old route,
and under the command of Capt. Borres will not
stand much if any behind the steamer in her speed
and the regularity of her trips.
FOURTH PAGE.-The close of Mr.. Jays Grafton
will be found on the outside. If any one of secession
sympathies can read the entire speech without being
that the Government is right and rebel
wrong, nothing will convince him. The GRAFTON
is as forcible and truthful an exhibit of the merits of
both sides, as has been printed.
y By advertisement, in another column. it will
seen that Mr.. Evans continues to give instructions
in music. Those wishing to take lessons, should ap-
y early.