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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-11-19
How n Man Feels and Acts during an
Earthquake.

The Boston TrdreHsr publishes the following
extract of a private letter from Manila, giving
the writer's personal experience and sensations
during the late terrific earthquake which visited
that city
1, would he impossible to give you an idea of
the late earthquake, Tor though l have read the
accounts of many severe ones, | never could real
izo the position until | had felt one, and [ never
knew what dreadful destruction they could make
until now. | have heard nothing talked about
but earthquakes for the past ten days, everybody
telling their own experience and giving their idea
of the causes and effects of earthquakes in general.
My experience was that | had frished my soup,
and was helping mysclf 10 fish, when three or
four tremendous up and down bumps came. [
ran for the Azotea, (plaza covered with iron
roofng.) Then came the fearful swinging motion
from north to south. | chung TO the post (~wOOden.
which supports the iron rOOf.) to keep myself
from falling, expecting every moment that the
stone walls which support the AzJtca would give
way, and that ] would be throwd into the river,
with the house on top of me. The whole shock
did not last over half Il minute, but ii was an
eternity to me. The falling of stone houses and
tile roofs was terrific part ot our roof (weighIng
20 tons) fell in. About 800 feez from where [
was Binondi church tower fell through the roof
of the church this tower was $50 10 200 feet
high. built of solid stone, four t. six feet thick.
Yet the din from falling churche. and houses was
50 great that 1 did not distinguish when 1t fell.
hen the shock was over, the arr was so filled
with dust of lime that | could scarcely breathe,
and there was not a breathe of air. When the
moon rose. later, Manila was L frightful and
dreary sight u see. Everybody was in the streets,
praying or fleeing with what they had saved into
the country. For DAYS after, the people walked
the streets. without speaking And there was no
noise of carriages, and no bells, in L city where
there were thousands moving before at all hours.
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Franco.Mexican DeveIopments-PoIcy OF
the United states.

The development the Mexican plo, Is watched
with an interest only u second the interest taken
in the progress of our own arms. The design of the
French Emperor Is now clearly revealed. 1t Is a
deep. long-cherished and adroit scheme-a scheme
an;aronistic TO the interests and policy of the
United States, ana which would never have been
undertaken but for our internecine war but It Is
impossible that the French Emperor should 60
ON much farther or much longer without finding
Us in his pathway.
lean announce to you definitely and with entire
certainty what Il the policy of the Government
in the matter at present. Ii Is simply and only
this To ignore entirely the existence of the
French usurpatiOn and not in any way, diplomatic
or otherwise, recognize IL. Mr.. COrwin is &C
credited % the Government Of Juarez, and TO the
Government OF Juarez he will be accredited, and
with that alone will he have intercourse. He
will, if necessary, follow Juarez from point to
point. and it Is probable that before long he will
have 10 follow him up rapidly on horseback, Oh
a pretty fast nag at that. But no matter for it.
He has been instructed not to speak diplomatic
cally) 10 the Triumvirate who have been appointed
by the = = Notlbles'-notabIe robbers, Jesuits and
scOundrels-tO administer the Mexican Govern
men; in the name Of the new Emperor until the
arriva! OF the latter. The new concern will, Of
course, be at once speedily recognized by the
leading Powers Of Europe: but in no event will
IL De recognized as anything but an atrocious
usurpatiOn by the leading Power Of America.
And If the Emperor Napoleon chooses 10 take
umbrage at this. why let him take umbrage at
what will ne do about it? There is talk
about the Mexican farce recognizing the Southern
Confederate farce. y TIT pair OF Powers, certainly,
to iraternize-Jeff Davis and Macmillan But
let them each recognize the other, ii they choose.
They will both yet be put beyond the power of
recognition by the American people and Govern
ment. We bide our ume-but sure as manifest
destiny that time will come.-Cor- Am. Paper.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-11-19
The New Atlantic Gable.

Cyrus W. Field has Just returned from Europe,
bringing with him 4 specimen OF the new Allan
tic cable. IL Is far superior to the one that was
first laid. Ii is about three-fcurths of an inch IN
diameter, composed of seven small copper wires,
strongly pressed together till they look almost
like one, surrounded by guttI percha about one
third of an inch thick, and then by ten strong
iron wires twisted rope-fashion. These wires are
wrapped in the best Russian hemp. Glass, Elliott
& Co., the contractors. have commenced the
manufacture OF the cable, and will prosecute IL
with the utmost energy and dispatch. They will
receive about 50. 900 900 for making and laying
the cable, and turning il over. in complete work
ing order, TO the company. Glass, Elliott Il Co..
have never entertained the slightest doubt of the
entire practicability of the Atlantic Telegraph as
= scientific undertaking and 4 commercial venture.
and illustrate their faith by accepting Il large
part of their pay in stock. The insurance COM
panies of London are now insuring all risks IN
the enterprise at % per cent. premium.
Il is supposed that the English Government will
detail one or two steamers from the naval service
20 accompany the cable-layine expedition, and
render any assistance that may be required. The
entire arrangement and conduct of the expedition
is devolved upon Glass, Elliott & Co. Their
plans are not wholly determined upon as vet. but
they will try To charter the Great Eastern, which
could easily carry the cable, and would ride over
the waves with the desirable steadlness. The dis
tance between the TWO coasts Is about $40 nau-
teal miles: but Glass. Elliott & Co., will make
1880 miles of the cable. The laying Is to he
done in June. July or August of lS64.-N. !.
Times, 2Gth September.
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A CHOICE SELECTION OF CHINESE &
IA japanese Teas.
H. H Tea No. 13, 4 lbs. boxes,
II. II. Tea No. u, s lbs. boxes,
II. ii. Tea No. II, 10 lbs bxs,
II. H. Tea No. 10, 80 lbs. boxes,
Finest japanese Tea in bulk and catties,
Comet Oolong Tea.
Tongmow kOku Tea.
Half and or. Bbls. Mess Pig Pork.
do. do. new Dried Apples.
New Dried Plums, (excellent,)
Pure Currant Wine, (for invalids,
Fresh Olives, Capers.
Fresh Macaroni, Eermicelli,
Fresh Tapioca and Sage,
Extra Manila Cigars,
Pure Cider Vinegar, on draught,
Good Syrup, do.
Krull's Dairy Butter,
Fresh Corn Meal,
Fresh Wheat Meal,
Best Brands California Flour,
Wailuku Mill Maui Flour,
ASSORTED Crushed, Loaf and Brown Sugars,
DO. Spices and Seasonings,
French and California Mustard,
Tins HOLSTERS, Salmon & Quohaugs.
Tins Little Neck CLAIMS,
Etc. Etc. Etc. Etc. Etc.
3so3m Al CARTWRIGHT.
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The prices annexed do not include the cost Of
transportation from the points at which these
supplies were purchased. The amount in con-
trast with that provided for a small family seems
almost fabulous.
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Lower California said TO he Pledged TO
France.

The - City Article OF the London Tlnes of
llth September says
It il not believed that anything is really known
of the plans contemplated by the French Gov
eminent tor establishing the future financial
position Of the Mexican empire. The following
statement however, which has been received by a
London house from Il French correspondent, will
indicate the ideas that are current on the subject
:" scheme, it is said, is now ON foot in Paris
and Vienna for raising Il Mexican loan, 10 be
guaranteed by France, who will hold u certain
portion of Mexican territory as security. 1t will
he based on the following conditions, viz: 25
out Of % per cent. of arrears Of interest due to
the British bondhOlders up To January 1864, is
to be capitalized, and the balance paid in cash
out of the new loan, which will be Il ) per cent.
one, issued at $50. The duties on tobacco and
spirits will be doubled. and the whole amount
derived from this source hypothecated, together
with 30 per cent. of all other customs duties, to
the punctual payment of the foreign dividends,
and To provide IA sinking fund for the gradual
liquidation of the foreign debt, by drawing. a. is
~practised in Chile and Peru. IL is proposed,
with the approval of the bOndhOlders, to appoint
4 mixed commission in the capital to carry out
the faithful payment of said duties quarterly,
and there is TO be no preference in the liquida-
ton of the various foreign bonds. The nearly
isolated peninsula of old or Lower California,
divided from Sonora by a gulf 600 miles long,
called the Lake of California, or the Eermilion
Sea. it Is said, will be the territorial security
ceded to France. 1t contains some GO, 900 square
miles Tor about the size of England and Wales.)
and was formerly called New Albion. Ii abounds
in gold, silver, lead and copper mines, and inland
covered with forests of cedar trees. 1t is more
over. the nearest point in Mexico to the French
possessions in the Pacific"
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4 and impartial History Of the Crjmean Invasion, Is the
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which only IS published. The second will ne published during
1864. A few copies just received and for sale. Price SLID.
H.N. WHITNEY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-11-19
The Feeding of an Army.

There are but few people who stop 10 reflect
upon the important and responsible duty Of sup
plying an army with subsistence, and upon the
amount of stores that are daily required for that
purpose. There are many persons who can see
no obstacle 10 the movemen of an army, who
would be quite appalled, at the amount of sup
plies that must be transported at the same time
to sustain it. 4 passing idea of this prerequisite
may be obtained by looking carefully over the
issues from u single post for one month. Below
may be found the issues made in the month of
June, 1868, at Murfreesboro, Tenn, by Capt.
NJ. H.. Bright, T.. 5. A, the Commissary of Sub
si.taDca
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NoTICEl NoTICEll

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NOTICE.
FOR SALE

A nav BBICK HOUSE FOR SALE ON SOUTH
"A uAion strsot, 50 house nom High ave rooms
and . bakery, on liberal terms FOR cash Dor par
ticVsrs enquire o. WAngEs
a5hRt-tSs JOHN q. DOYLE
The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-31

daughter, Jessy Flower, was far too handsome
and sensible to marry fellow Ike him. and If
You had giyea him any encouragement, It was
because you were ignorant OF his Circumstance
es, which l would take care you should be &C
quaiused with sooa enough 50. Jessy. in future
you take no more notice of the fellow
60 Father cried, what have you done ?
driven him away, aud insulted him, too? hin,
with his sensitive mind and noble heart
Trash about his noble heart. broke ont
ms father ia towering rage; Is it possible
you are such a fool as TO care anything about
him ??
"' Care for him. answered, through pas
sionate tears; love him dearly, better than
any one, more than life
:" In cold, calm voice, as he left the room.
my father said : Mind. girl, if you have any
thing to say to Frank Stopiord, you may die
in ditch before shilling of my money shall
save you
"All that day hung heavily upon ny hands,
louged to see Frank, and wondered if he
would write or send me some token of remem
brance but was doomed to pass the week
without a word of Acknowledgment. At length
as time wore on, concluded that pride with
him had conquered love, and that l was for
gotten but l wronged him by these thoughts,
for, the morning after my fathers harsh refu-
4 baS latta r,i,io Al r,I
into my fathers hands, who quietly locked it
in his desk, where it lay undisturbed for years,
until at length discovered it.
The letter ran thus: Ny Jessy, have
spoken to your father, and can hardly wonder
that, proud of you as he justly is, he should
have scorned my humble suit. Assured of
your love, can trust to time to overcome his
objections but, dearest, he told me that which
if true, will grieye me to the heart. He said
that his daughter, too, would scorn me did she
know that her lover, unfriended and poor,
trusted only to his own ability and energy
Jessy, is it so? Have you already lost faith
in me? if not, send me one word before | go,
that you will be true to your promise to love,
and wait, aud hope. ask no more. 1t shall
not be long before come to claim my bride,
and then, even your father shall not scorn for
his son-in-law, your fond, devoted lover, Frank
Stopford.' This letter l never received, aud
Frank left our village. with sad and bitter
thoughts in his heart, OF the proud village
beauty, who could so soon plight and break her
troth.
The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-31
The Old Maids Story.
CHAPTER !.


Madam said /, much as admire these
fne trees. yet to ride beneath them during this
fearful storm woald be highly dangerous. VIII
you. therefore. allow me and my horse 10 shell
ter under yonder shed until the rain gives
over?7
"Sir," replied the old lady, opening her
door little wider, the shed will prove but
Indifferent shelter from the fury of such storm
as this but if you viii leave your horse there,
and take a seat in my parlor, it is at your ser
vice"
The invitation was not to be declined, and l
soon found myself within an apartment so neat
and clean, that my conscience pricked me as l
perceived the marks of my damp feet upon the
white drugget. The scrupulous precision with
which the little nick-nacks were arranged, the
pet canary, the sleek white cat, all told me
that the dwelling belonged TO one of those un-
protected females, familiary known as old
maids. Yet my hostess was not By any means
sour old maid she had passed the vinegar
and cream-oftartar period Of single blessedness,
and whatever her feelings may once have been,
her unrufied brow and gentle voice told me
she had forgiven my sex for whatever neglect
they had displayed towards her.
By degrees we grew friendly; the vital fash
es of lightning and the roaring thunder formed
subject in common for US to regard with awe,
and upon expressing my wonder that she who
betrayed so much fear of storm should vet
have sufficient courage to inhabit house stu
ated far from any dwelling, aud on an unfre.
quented road, she volunteered to tell me the
history of her settling there, modestly adding
" there is not much TO interest you, sir, in so
simple tale as mine, but it will while away
the time until the storm permits you to pro-
ceed." After brief hesitation, and little
luttering of her thin, white hands, she thus
commenced:
The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-31
CHAPTER ".

when il became known in the village that
Farmer Flower had received notice to quit the
farm, indignation ran high and Squire Max
well lost much of the popularity he had gained
through erecting new schoolhouse and read
ingroom. by this exercise OF arbitrary power
1t was thus. sir. We came to this cottage, which
had been my mothers early home. At the
time we first took up our abode here, it was
almost ruin; the order you have admired,
existed but in ny plans for fature improvement
The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-31
Nora's Vow.

Hear what Highland Nora said
Sc The Eariie's son I VIII not wed,
Thould all the race Of natgre die,
And none be left but he and l.
For all the gold, for all the gear,
And all the lands both far and near,
That ever valor lost or Won,
would not wed the Earlie's son.
maiden's VOWS, old Callum spoke,
Are lightly made and lightly broke;
The heather on the mountains hight
Begins TO bloom in purple light;
The frost-wind soon shall sweep away
That lustre deep from glen and brae;
Yet Nora ere the bloom be gone,
May blithely wed the Earlie's son =
q The swan she said 4" the lakes clear breast
May barter for the eagles nest;
The Awe's fierce stream may backward turn,
Ben-Cranichan fall and crush Kilchurn;
Our killed clans, when blood is high,
Before their foes may turn and fly;
But |, were all these marvels done,
Would never wed the Earlie's SON.
Still in the water-lilys shade
Her wonted nest the wild swan made;
Ben-Cranichan stands as fast as ever,
Still downward flows the Awes fierce river;
To shun the clash of foeman's steel,
No Highland brogue has turned the heel;
But Nora heart is lost and won
She's welded to the Earles son!
The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-31

CALNSEss.-Calm men always succeed
Their power Is something terrible. They seem
to burn with white heat, and. by their intense
quiet to dissipate and turn to account all op-
position. as a furnace Of molten metal iquifes
and lars up the sharp-sided ingots as fast as
they are cast into il.
The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-31
CHAPTER III,

The weeks L counted from our parting
grew into months, the months into years, and
| heard nothing from Frank. Two years after
he left US, his aged father died, and his mother
went to London to join her son so all CON-
munication between him and our village ceased
Once London newspaper fell into my hands,
and | read of trial in which the prisoner was
eloquently defended by Mr.. F. Stopford Once
too, saw book, of which he was named the
author, and the high terms in which the critic
spoke both of the work and the writer, made
me feel how far above ME my former lover was
placed, and how so soon one so humble as my
self must have been forgotten.
"Time passed on in our old farm house with
quiet strides. My father, wrapped up in his
crops noticed not the shadow his too proud
fondness had cast over his daughters life 1t
was one sultry evening in autumn that my IA
ther and | rode over to the market town, to
place in the bank there sum of money which
he had received for his corn. As we entered
the town, we noticed that a strange excite
ment seemed to pervade it, well dressed men
were running to aud fro with faces expressive
of anger and anxiety; and as we approached
the bank we perceived large crowd collected
before it, noisy, surging, aud clamorous for the
doors to be opened. As my father drove up,
the throng made way, aud, amid silence that
struck ominously upon my heart, We alighted
One brawny fellow pressed forward, and with
look of sympathy inquired. Hast much in,
measter? Another said, Farmer Flower,
the banks broke! they're all gone off to 'Meri-
Ky = while others crowded round with tales of
their own losses and consolation for ours Con-
ISOLATION my father would have none Of; with
out word he re-entered the car, and 1t was
not until be was in his accustomed seat by the
freside, that he seemed to realize the extent Of
our calamity. Then, with tears streaming
down his furrowed cheeks, he burst forth : 20,
Jessy. Jessy.i the money I've been so long
saving for thee, and thy grandfather's savings,
too,-all gone. and thought it so safe, too :
Fool that was to trust them"
1t was in vain to seek to comfort him
from that day the old man dropped his be-
loved gold he could not forget. By degrees
he took less and less interest in the farm, and
suffered many things to be neglected. The
consequence was, that the land, badly cultiva-
ted, produced poor crops this, Of course, re
duced the profits, so that, on the second half
year after our loss, my father found himself,
unable, as usual. to 60 to the Hall with his
rent in his hand. The new squire-a harsh,
unfeeling man-vexed to see his best farm 60
ing 10 ruin fer want Of care, was only too glad
to tell NY father that new tenant had offered
a higher rent for it, and would take possession
as soon as we could leave. This news came
upon my poor father like thunder-stroke
and be strobe from the Hall, yowing vengeance
on the squire aod all that was his.