The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-11-19
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

a Captured EAGLE-Cspt. stivers. of the whale
ship Cicero, informs US, that during his last cruise
northward, and when about 500 miles from the Fox
Islands, a large American Eagle came on board, dur
ing the evening. ~alighting in one of the boats. 4
sesmcn observing the stranger, at once approached
and seized him. but the eagle struggled and fought
brsvely. and it required all the power of the sailor
TO capture him. He was secured and kept on board
for several days, but as his food did not agree with
him, and he appeared likely to die. Capt. S. loosed
him and let him go. The bird few off nearly ou, of
sight, but soon returned and commenced fying in
circles round and round the ship, till he alighted and
was again secured. Will birds and fish were then
caught for him, which be greedily devoured, show
ing that these were his accustomed food, on which he
thrived and was brought into port. He has been
taken to the American Hospital, where he will find
a home. food and shelter, as long as his old guardian
and patron Uncle Sam continues to provide for the
wants Of his rowing sons. This eagle is a male and
a very large bird. Some years ago, a female eagle
was brought here by q whaler, and is probably liy-
ing here yet. Perhaps if placed together, they may
recognize their relationship, and the union prove o
happier one than many other unions that occur.
= CoLoRED SOLDIERS AND SEAMEN.-The prejudice
against colored men in the American army and navy
- 'St IN out, auu Oln branches or the service
are increasing the number employed. On the first
of August. the United States army had about so 200
colored troops in service, and it was expected that
before January, 1864, the number would not be less
than 10000. The navy. according to a late state
ment from the Navy Department, now numbers over
5000 colored seamen. They we're originally intro
duced as cooks and stewards, and for years were not
seen on deck. At present they are seamen, ordinary
SeameQ. lanQsmeD and hove tho p,oripo oCrpc ,,l
the ward room being the only portion of a man-of-
war from which they are excluded. AT the South,
too, negroes are now employed in every branch of
military service. excepting that arms are not yet
entrusted to them. But if the war continues MANY
months, necessity will overcome even that scruple.
and they will be armed and employed as soldiers by
the rebels. -
THANKsGIvING-At the request of many of our
citizens, Rev. E. Corwin will deliver a discourse on
the Doth instant, (next Thursday appointed by
President Lincoln as a day of national thanksgiving.
The service will be at the Fort street Church, at IL
o'clock. A. NJ. of that day. We presume the exer-
clses Will include the anthems usual on such occa-
sions. -
AsHoRE.-We learn verbally that the schooner
Hannah went ashore in a blow at Nawiliwili Bay,
Kauai, last week, and to save the hull, her masts
were cut away. The accident occurred in nearly the
same place where the Rekduiuoki was injured some
years ago. We understand that the vessel is not so
badly injured, but that she will be re6tted.
Z II The schooner .NanuOfauqi returned on Tues.
day from the Marquesas, bringing as passenger Rev.
b. w. Parker, who was sent as delegate to that
mission. We have learned no particulars of the
schooner's cruise, but hear that the missionaries
stationed there were well. The smallpox was report
ed at Nuuhiva, and the schooner avoided touching
there on that account. -
NSHIP SALE.-We hear that the ship Raduga has
hands, on private terms, Jas. /. Dowsett,
Esq, being the purchaser. She takes the Hawaiian
flag, and will be called the IoLANI, one Of the royal
titles of the Kings of Hawaii. She is loading for
Boston, and. will sail in the course of two or three
-
EVENING SALE.-There will be a sale of Fancy
foods, including japanese lacquered ware, ladies'
SILKS, pictures, paintings, new books, and a great
variety of other articles, at Mr.. Severance's sales
room, on Saturday evening, Nov. 81.
eEg We have received from Holstein an interest.
ng sketch of his visit to Kauai, including an account
II the charlottesville Wyllie's among the rest,
Shich we will give next week. 81
30 The Yankee will be due in all next week,
San Francisco dates to about the 10Th. There
nay be n vessel in before her with a mail.
w Phillips,
ClaZier, Paper-iianger, &c.