The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-11-12
NOTES OF THE WEEK

Arctic few years an ex-
petition starts from the Atlantic, through Batfin's
Bay, in search of the open Polar Sea, which is sup
posed to exist at the North Pole. Every attempt
thus far has proved a failure. Now it may not be
generally known that our whalers in cruising for
whales in the Arctic, frequently go as far north as
10 80, 20 was done the past summer, which Is pro-
baby within ten degrees OF that open sea, if it exists.
This route seems to be by all odds, the most feasible
one. if further search IS to be made. An expedition
could accompany q whaleship from this port, well
fitted with everything deemed necessary for the un-
der,akiDg. and when the ship reaches the most
n~ortherIy point possible, the Adventures might pro-
coed on over the ice or otherwise ms they might
choose. Though many hardships must be endured,
with great risk of life, yet we presume some ambi-
tious Adventures will turn up, who are willing to
incur any hazards for the glory Of inscribing their
names IN the temple OF fame if not on the North
Pole itself. II nothing else can lead to its discovery,
a reward OF five or ten THOUSAND dollars for a piece
of the North Pole would be sure 10 send some rowing
Yankee in search Of it, if he had to subsist on hope
deferred during his voyage.
y The monthlies for October were received by
the last packet. The Electic has a life like picture
OF Capts. Spoke and Grant, the discoveries Of the
source of the Nile. who recently returned to England,
and whose graphic accounts of their adventures in
search of it, have been read with so much interest.
This magazine for October contains the narrative.
Harper'S .nontiiy opens with IA thrilling account Of
the first voyage OF the Monitor PaSsaic, which must
convince every one that iron-clads of every kind are
nothing better than monster collins. \ safe IRON
= clad ship, fit for sea-service. does not yet exist, the
French and English iron ships being no better sea-
going vessels than the American. The atlantic
Monthly abouuds as ussal in choice articles, all
worth reading. "Our Domestic Relations by
Charles Sumner, Is alone worth a years subscription.
BUGS AND THEIR ANTIDoTE.-A CORES pondent
calls our attention to the fact that coal OF! is d Ger
tain antidote to bugs and insects of every kind and
class. This is a fact which house keepers should
know, for reaches especially are T. great nuisance in
many houses, and in many vessels also. 1t is said
that beibugs-the very mention of which is a terror
to most house-keepers, are also on the increase. For
them rs for everything else, We are assured by one
who has tried it, that coal oil is no humbug. Speak
ing of the virtues Of coal oil, we see it stated that
the crude petroleum (coal oil before it is refned) is
found to be one of the best applications for wounds
and bruises Of every description, and is being extern
sive!y used in the American army. No remedy has
been found equal TO il. 1t is also said TO be a sure
cure for rheumatism.
THANKs-We are under obligations to Capt. MIN
tyre for Victoria papers per ship Jasper. Also to
Capt. Babcock for his attentions in sending our
express ashore at Waikiki. aud thence overland. on
the arrival of the .4ane Mary, thus delivering it
about one hour earlier than it otherwise would have
been received. - 4
.TAxEs.-By a notice in another column 1t will be
seen that A. Fernandez, Esq, has assumed the duties
OF Tax Collector. and gives notice TO all concerned
that he will be happy TO make their acquaintance at
his Office. -
OUTsIDE--On the first page will be found 4 letter
from our san Francisco Correspondent. On the last
page is an interesting account Of the revolution in
Madagascar, resulting i'll the death Of King Radama. J