The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-07-03

MUNIFICENCE OF An AMERICAN MERCHANT
PRINCE.-lt is truly refreshing amid the discord
Of national antiquities and recriminations to hap
pen upon such Il splendid and munltcent instance
of genuine philanthropy as that displayed by
Mr.. George Peabody, the eminent American
banker of London. You, Of course, have heard
by this time Of Mr.. PeabOdy's magnificent gift of
$50, 900 placed in the hands Of competent trus-
tees, for the purpose Of being applied 10 the relief
of distressed and destitute classes in London. IL
must be gratifying TO the hearts Of genuine Amer
leans TO notice the terms in which Mr.. Peabody
is spoken Of by the press Of Britain, for one and
all, however they may differ in regard 70 their
estimate Of the value Of American Institutions,
have no difference whatever on the score Of their
high estimate Of Mr.. Peabody's character. Even
the courtly Norning Past, with its strong anti
republican leanings, frankly OWNS that no act of
British aristOcrat or millionaire Is on record
equal TO that Of the distinguished republican
citizen who has 50 long abode among Us, hOnOred
for his valuable qualities, and priced for his
Christian virtues. Nor has the conditions Mr..
Peabody has placed on the distribution Of his
bounty detracted from the value Of the gift
rather has it added to the grace of his charity
for he merely insists that all the poor and needy
shall share in its benefits icittout respect Of reii-
guns distinction and uHSrayed By any political
party has. y committee is named for the man
agcment and distribution Of the fund, to consist
of Mr.. Adams, the L. s. Minister, Lord Stanley,
Sir James Emmerson Tenant, NJ. Lanpson and
-@F NNDC ~ NANA-N -HA" -iC- 1911"
a WONDERFUL STORY.-Captain Castagnette,
when entering the French service, had one eye,
askew during his first fight it was knocked out.
He suffered a great deal from rheumatism in one
of his arms. y cannOn-ball took the arm away.
At the bridge Of Arcole, he had one moment of
fear, perhaps was he going to run away? lap
PLY, Il grapeshot saved him his honor by breaking
both his legs. He remained in the service with
two wooden legs, and continued to meet with the
same luck. His nose was crooked, and he had
very bad teeth. \ cut from Il sword took away
twO-thirds Of his face, and the whole army. wit
Messing his indomitable bravery, presented him
with an artificial one. His stomach often panied
him. One day he received in it u stab from u
dagger. The surgeon lined his stomach with one
made Of India rubber. He had nothing left
whole but his heart, but he went along, never
theess. He never subsequently met with any
other afliction, save the falling of Il bomb into
his back, which stuck fast to it and made him n
most monstrous hump But even this misEap
turned out luckily for him. He always wished
to die Il soldiers death-to fall by the bullet of
an enemy. One day he was warming himself at
tee mantelpiece of the Inyalides the fire took at
his feet, climbing up his legs, then up to his
without his being aware Of it. 1t reach
ed the bomb, which exploded instantly, scatter
in him around in small pieces and so he finally
died from the violent shock he had received.
This is the veritable history of the brave Cap
tain Castagnette, as detailed in a for Incoming
novel of the most thrilling interest.