The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-07-23
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

! DrasS,l ivory, IRON . SlCti, TOm u SlES u q oA'ON
or n billiard ball, to a cannon ball of any magnitude
and making them perfectly round and true, which
is so entirely different from anything that we have
ever seen or heard of, that a brief notice of it will be
interesting. Balls of all sizes that are required TO
be round are generally turned in a lathe. and even
in the most experienced hands, are seldom perfectly
true. This machine, which is very simple, consists
of only four wheels set on a frame, and turned with
n hand crank. But the secret of the invention con-
sists in the reducing disc that cuts and shapes the
ball, and in the revolving motion given to it while
being turned out. We have seen this machine in
operation, and it works like a charm, turning out
the balls with a speed and exactness truly wonderful.
During the process Of man ufactnre, the ball is con-
tinually changing its axis, which is one great pecu-
liarity Of the invention. We have also seen several
of the balls of various sizes produced in this machine,
which are not only perfectly round, but of the NEST
beautiful polish. If the disc is true, it is impossible
for the ball to be otherwise than perfectly round.
after having gone through this new and singular
process of manufacture. The invention can be of no
great service here, but in the United States and
England, where there is n great variety Of work TO
which it can be successfully applied, it must possess
considerable value, and will doubtless be Immediately
called into use. To the American Government, it
would probably be worth hundreds of thousands of
dollars, in reducing the expense of manufacturing
cannon balls, and in rendering them superior to any
now made. Mr.. Carsley has taken steps TO secure a
patent, and we trust will meet with success, and an
ample reward for his skill and perseverance,, for like
many others inventors before him, he has labored
under great difficulties in perfecting his plans.
LIBERTY AND LOYALTY is the title of the ora
ton delivered by Rev. E.. Corwin, on the 4th Of July,
which has been published in pamphlet form, and is
reprinted on our last page, 1t is a we'll prepared
and eloquent address, on a topic which it is difficult
for any speaker to discuss on such an occasion with
out indulqing in buncomb and spread ca leism.
characteristics which Mr.. Corwin has happily avoid
ed. The grafton would have been more complete
and undoubtedly have given greater satisfaction had
it alluded appropriately to the cause that began, and
to the great issues involved in, this struggle for
national e~xistence-SaUery and freedom. as well as
to the Proclamation of Eman cipation. which will be
the crowning glory and capstone of the rebellion,
and which posterity will place by the side of the
Declaration of independence. Though these subjects
are not alluded TO in it, yet the grafton, as far as it
goes, is very eloquent, and will be read with great
-
FOUNDERED.-A report had reached New Bedford,
that the whaling schooner Dolphin was found by a
British vessel, off the west coast of Africa, abandon
She was commanded by Capt. Washington 7.
Walker, whom many of our readers will remembe.
as a ship master. Ali that is known of the catastrophe
is given in the following from the New Bedford
Republican:
Capt. skiG. of brig LeDnidas, from St. Helena. reports that
an English ship arrived at that port while he was there, the
al : 2[ eI which a T TrpecTsd having hodn p passed S@1 b between n East e. Cape
water, with the name "DoLPHrN-NEw," the balance of the
The above vessel was probably the schooner DoLphin, of this
port T IsfnS w. ma IS nmiSn n T. n "ak ar which h.sno sailed asd hence, May
ported in July or August on the Western Ground, bya Sippican
ne vessel for some time: She probably caIsIzed and all her
rev persisted. The DoLphia was u clipper schooner of 81 tons,
ut about $1,000, and was owned and fitted solely by Capt.
" aiher; who has been heretofore a very successful whaling
1me5ica, and was last III bark Ahee Frazier, which was
his city for $1,000, and her catchings for $1,000. !
July THIRTY .FIRsT.-The anniversary Of Restora-
ION Day occurs on Friday Of next week. From q
What we can learn, the holiday will be celebrated
with unusual display. The arrangements are :
the hands of the following ommittee:
His FIX. Nj. Kekuanoa, X. Kapaakea
G. II. Bishop, J. ". Kaikainahaole,
ID. Kalakaua, John A. Cummings,
Il. Z. Judd, A. Fernandez,
Nc. Farks, E E"I II. Boyd, 5
j. IL. Brown, Vim. Summer,
W. Wright.
Subscription papers are in circulation to raise :
Inds for the feast and other displays. and it is I'M
that the surplus will be devoted to the I
ueen's Hospital. We tust that foreigners will not s
estate in contributing. Each subscriber will be il
ltitled to one or more tickets to the entertainment g
lat will be given on the occasion.
Is 1T A NEW PEsT "A very damaging enemy to I
e rice-grower on these islands is the rat, which in 4
me localities has proved destructive enough to deter
rmers from again planting the grain. But a more
rmidable destroyer, it is to be feared, has recently
ade its appearances small grub or worm, which -
is down the rice-stalks as clean as if burned over, ~
reaped with the sickle. We are informed that
lpt. Wakeman's fields, in koolau, exhibit Il sad
cture of the ravages of this insect, several acres of r,
e grub has eaten off the stalks for long distances,
rming avenues, leaving the rice on each side almost
touched. Has this plague appeared in other Sec
ms of the country
REMovAL-The friends of Messrs. Field s. Rice, f'
New York,-and their name is legion-will observe
their card that they have removed to Broadway, -
they have purchased n magnificent store, and
prepared to attend TO any orders from the islands
elsewhere. Our old friend, Fred. l.. Hanks, is *
gagged in this firm, which is sufficient guaranty for
promptness and accuracy in all business matters
Aided TO it.
: PUBLIC NOTICE.
EsToRATloN DAY.
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