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the prompt and unconditional restoration of his rights Of which
he has uninteutionaly been deprived. Il may seem hard that
repentance and correct conduct should not be accompanied Lnh
Complete restoration of rights In such case the franchise might
and l think should be restored, but the honor Of the country
requires that the law maker should never have been convicted
OF crime- His name never should have been enrolled legally on
the record Of many.
That your readers may understand what obligations are I'M
posed upon Executive and Legislator, by the Constitution, for
its observance, l beg the insertion here Of the oaths as recorded
in the instrument.
arr. 81. The King, after approving this Constitution, shall
take the following oath;
Il solemuly swear, in the presence Of Almighty God. TO main
tain the Constitution Of the Kingdom whole and inyiolaie, and
to govern in conformity with that and the laws
d" Arr. e5. The Kuhina Nui shall take the same oath and
when exercising the Executive Power, during a minority, he
shall take the following oath:
- solennly swear, in the presence of Almighty God, TO pre-
serve the rights of the Heir to the Crown, and the Constitution
whole and inviolate, and to govern in conformity with that and
the Law.
" Jrt. e6. Every member of the House of Mobiles shautake
the following cath
Il most solemnly swear, in the presence Of Almighty God,
thai l will oyaly support the Constitution and laws Of the
Hawaiian Islands, and cOuscieutiously and imparisly discharge
my duty as a member Of this House.
Art. 81. Every member Of the House Of Representatives
shall take the following oath
L" l most solemnly swear, in the presence OF Almighty God.
that l viii faithfully support the Constitution and Laws Of the
Hawaiian Islands. and cOnsCientiOuSy and impartially dis
charge my duties as a Representative Of the people"
With sincere wishes for, and the deepest interest in the pros
Periiy Of both King and people, I subscribe myself.
Yours truly, MAGMA CHAR-A.
Honolulu, June 8, 1864.
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Pablo Meeting at wao.

Il large meeting of the voters Of Makawao, Eas,
Mani, was held on the 30th' Of May. by which the
following Resolutions were passed, without a dissent
ing voice:
WHEREAS, His Majesty. kamebameha V. has
issued a Proclamation calling upon US to choose
delegates to consult with His Majesty on the revision
of the Constitution. and as loyal subjects of His
Majesty We are about to choose a delegate
Therefore be IL RssoIUed, THAT in the opinion OF this
convention, the deiegat 5 chosen have no right 10 change any
provision Of the present Constitution, believing the same end
may be accomplished by following the mode prescribed IN the
Constitution itself and that any other mode is unlawful and
unjIstifabIe.
RfsoTusd. 2-That we are loving and loyal subjects OF His
Majesty Kamehameha V, but We consider that the Ministers
who have advised the alterations or removal in an unc9nsttu-
tional way Of the good Constitution given Us by kauikeouh,
Kamehameha Ill. are enemies TO His Majesty, 20 this Cor
eminent and TO this People and we would humbly beg His
Majesty to remove them from office, lest they bring ruin upon
this nation.
RssoEyef. 3-That the delegates chosen 70 consult with His
Majesty on the revision Of the Constitution, have no right TO
vote public funds TO defray their own expenses, or for any other
purpose. but that their expenses to the convention DC deirayel
by themselves or by the voluntary contributions OF neil
constituents
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works with machinery. Sherman had secured
two fine bridges and a ford across the Etawah.
Cars with supplies were arriving at Kingston.
Johnston had failed in checking Sherman's ad-
vance through the mountains, and now that they
had reached an open country, and his supplies
coming to him by rail, We may expect to hear of
stirring news from his command.
From Banks the news is most cheering. He
had succeeded in getting the gun-boats over the
falls by means of a dam, and had, with his whole
force. evacuated Alexandria, and had reached the
mouth of the Red River and Simmsport in safety.
Candy had been sent TO meet him with reinforce
ments. and to take charge Of the expedition,
while Banks was ordered 10 report at New Or
leans.
From Europe We learn an armistice had been
agreed upon between the Danes and the Allies.
The Emperor and Empress of Mexico had arrived
at Madeira on the 10Th April, and sailed the
same day for Vera Cruz. Earl Russell had stated
to the House of Lords, that the Conference had
agreed to a suspension of hostilities for a month
from the 18th of May, provided the blockade of
the German ports was raised. Rate of discount
of the Bank of France was s per cent.
The Young Hector, OtheHo and Yqnkee were
for Honolulu. to sail in the order named.
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(For the Pacific Commercial Advertiser.l
Yours truly,
Honolulu, June 8, 1864

Mr.. EDITOR The following notice of a meeting
held at Lahaina. has been posted about the streets O.
Honolulu by or with the advice of somebody who
must have a strong dislike for the town of Lahaina
or Its people, and thus wishes TO place upon record,
to the disgrace of the second city of the kingdom, its
shame
wa pro oEnin ME s5Tno; ar ~ to adjournment the meeting
ehos. n President and Chas. W. Kenui. Secretary.
Mr.. hauwahi, who has consented to be one Of the candidates
"af bH me SToeiaTat.on OF he King Promulsated on the
gates to m~ei Him and his Mobiles for the purpose of consult
ing on the revision II the Constitution. indicates the gracious
desire Of the King to grant privileges not heretofore enjoyed
by ms subjects and TO perpetuate the reign of His dynasty.
AND WHEREAS The said Proclamation contains nothing to
their present civil rights will be abrogated. or thar they will
be hqrdened or taxed for (the support Of any particular
Resoirea That We elect Delegates in accordance with said
tage Of the people, without sacrificing those rights already en-
Resoired That the said Delegates shall not amend or revise
the Constitution, unless such amendment or revision shall guar
lister to the welfare of His Msjesty's subjects, and the welfare
and perpetuaton of lis dynasty.
ResOiued That all persons who oppose the attainment Of
new privileges by the people, and the permanency of the sue
ton, shall he clearly considered and properly denominated
enemies TO the ing, to the Government and to the whole people.
Hesotted: That this assembly does not endorse the proceed
lHgs OF the meeting of the people held at Honolulu on the 18th
neither is it the sense Of this meeting that clergymen Of any
denomination wonld be proper Delegates under the Proclama-
to i be p aSGsf ke5 S0 Shs E, we're nnsnj u passed and ordered
}. o. kAwEHE, President.
CHAS. W. KENUI. Secretdru.
At the two meetings OF the people of Lataina, it was resolved
to put in nomination J. W. II. Kauwahi and :. Hanemo as
delegates for SAID District.
much regret that this notice of a packed meeting
should be made public. as it shows how completely
the people in Lahaina are under the influence of a
certain demagogue in authority, his tools. and con-
federates, one of which is nominated as delegate TO
the convention from that city.
Yours,
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MEMORANDA

II Schooner Odd FsHOr. Bush, r~Cports-Lef Honolulu.
March llth- Had fine breeIs and PHEASANT weather, with the
exception Ct thrse days calm near the island. Arrived az
Bakers Island. March 20, found the ship Princess there. load
Ing Left Bakers Island April 2!tn. Have had light air.
from The Y Z and Gains the entire passage Between the
laE- Of ESQ and 5 v where i have always found battling
winds with an eas;eriy current, had Ieht airs from y. p
Anchored ~ wsinea, June 81, short of provisions. ~ days
from Bakers leland Left Waimea. Saturday night, June I.
May ;, L.t- ., y. Long los W. passed a clipper ship steering
q W. by =
Arrived 1t Bakers Isard- April IOzh. Ship Lady Washing
TOT, HoIhrooS- i2days from Honolulu. TO load guano.
April - ship Skyark. from Honolulu. to load guano-
Sailed from Bakers Islani. April I'll, ship Princess, Croweu.
With 4 cargo Of guano for Liverpool.
II Report OF bark Onlrgrd. Hempstead-Sajled from sa,
Francisco, May 25th. at 5 Z. NJ. sea time. Exp-ri-n,-I
light hreez~s and pleasant weather all Of the passage. Nav
SGh Wm- M'Carty, steerage passenger. died o: consumption.
Length Of passage, % days and Is hours.
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Yours,
(For the Pacific Comr Advertiser.)

Mr.. EDITOR Il am a constant reader of your
at the tone of Bishop Staley's letter to a British
periodical. as republished by you, aud also by the
tone OF an article in the London illustrated Mems.
perhaps furnished in part from the same source.
L also read the San Francisco papers, and you will
allow me TO give two extracts from two weekly
journals published in that city:
-CHARACTERIST1c.-In some account of the funeral of the late
King Of the Sandwich Islands. contained in an English iu1srra.
ted paper. surprise is expressed at the fact. that in a country
where Capt. Cook was killed, the royal family shonld nv ~
attentive 20 the rites Of she Church of England. and the people
You would suppose from the paragraph that all had been done
ny the Bishop and his two subordinates- The long and hard
norei. We hold the English attitude and course ON thesa Island
10 K unmugated impudence--PGcifc.
\ TERRIBLE ESTIMATE 1t is asserted. on good authority.
ina mere are IN London 10000 children trained 10 crime Is COO
men living ~ low gambling, $4,000 by constant thievinc. 5 COO
receivers OF stolen goods. and 10000 men and women suhsist-
ing by other disgraceful means. There are no fewer than IS 600
beCEars- So that there are more than $50 900 persons In the
LONDON district. Of all ages and sexes. who prey upon the honest
and industrious part Of the Immunity Netcgaper PARAGRAPH.
The first extract will be endorsed by all unbiased
residents. so far as the English attitude" refers to
the so-called branch of the Church Of England es,ab-
IIshed here. The second extract will afford to the
charitably disposed of our community, a subject for
which their sympathies may be extended to the
British people while to the Bishop. it furnishes an
excellent opportunity for his peculiar services in the
way Of ragged schools" If he can collect from this
community 20 scholars for a school where the masses
are better educated, and better provided with the ne
Of life than in London, what could be not
hope TO do in so vast a aeld as is there provided.
Charity begins at home" Yours, ASPIRE.
Honolulu. June 9Th. 1894
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Mr. EDITOR In the report OF the Committee Of
the Planters Society ard the proceedings of the
Privy Council respecting the Importation into the
country Of laborers. l observed that the Hill Coolies
are spoken of IS being brought from Calcutta. They
can be obtained there. l am told, but at a much greater
expense than at Madras, which is near their location.
the Neilgherry Hills. Calcutta is one of the most
expensive, if not the mos, expensive port in the
world. the charges being estimated to run ND to one
pound sterling per ton, whilst at Madras they are
nothing, or very light. At Madras, also, the vessels
congregate for the purpose of chartering to proceed
wherever they are required. The Low Madras
Coolies are a bad class, at least such is their reputa-
ton. The Hill Coolies are small, without the physi-
csl force of the Chinese, but they are agile, conform
readily to the requirements of employers, accomplish
a good deal of labor, and are easily managed. Ny
informant upon this subjec, was Capt. Daniel Smith,
who was for six years engaged in carrying Coolies to
Mauritius ard other parts, and who has given me
much instructive information, and is able to impart
valuable in formation, if the Government should en-
gage in this kind of emigration. The morality Of the
Hill Coolies, like that Of most other heather, is of a
very loose kind, and so far any introduction of heath
en- laborers is to be deplored.
Capt. Smith says that in the Mauritius, to consid-
cradle extent. they ere supplied with religious teach
ers, who aim to do for them what they can, but
complain that their instructions seem to make little
impression.
This question Of labor is one. in any aspect, whose
important e in its relations to the moral and physical
prosperity Of the islands. can hardly be overesti-
mated, and calls for the united wisdom Of all who
interested in their prosperity.
l here take the liberty to sugges, that the joint
committee Of Government and the Planters Society
would do well to call upon Capt Smith. who, 1 am
sure. can give them valuable information, and can
not doubt he would be happy to do so.
Yours truly, s. n. Castle.
Honolulu. June IN. 1854.
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S4TrRDN. .JyyE ii. 1894.

SITLRDIf. JUNE II, l>o4-
ARRIVALS from foreign ports, since our last, have been,
American barks ". =. Perkins, with lumber, from Puget
Sound. and Whaling bark Martha, from New Bedford Ha-
wzii1a schooner ODD FeEotr, from Bakers Island English
schooner Eass adams, from La PaE, Mexico, and Oldenburg
bak Diana and bark OHEard from san Francisco.
The bark Martha continued on her voyage north the same
day. American clipper ship Danube and bark ". $ Perkins
sailed during the week, the former 10 load guanO at Bakers
Island, the latter for Victoria
FrO0 San Francisco papers We note arrivals Of the barks
IoHr1 hector and YANKEE, hence-ihe Y H. on the 18th
Mag n so days, the j. on the Gosh May, in IS days
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DEPARTURES .

are Am wh bark Martha, Thomas. for Arctic.
i->chr ka Moi, Wilbur. for KAhului-
&NSchr OrtoiAn, Weth-rbee, fr LAhAina-
i->chr Nesue Merrill, for Lzhaina and Makes
LAID.
6-Am clipper ship Danube, Broughton, for Bakers
Island
s-StuaueT klauea. McGregoT, for vindEsrd ports.
.-Schr Moi Keiki, Nap=ia. fr EahuluI.
d-Schr kaama. Adams. for koIHa and Nawuixii.
s-Royal Yacht Nahisnzsns, Admiral Russell, for
KshuluL
e-Scbr Hvlrn. Clark. fer Maliko.
e-An bark " = Perkins, Robinson. for Vi-torls. V. I
lo-Schr MCi wahine. Kuheana, for IIansleI-
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ASSENGER

FoE WISowARD PoKrs-rer Klauea, June 1th-Niss Enifta
wilder, Mrs G PJudd. Mss Nellie Fuller. Miss Jane Pocue. Miss
Lze Pcgre. Miss Katie Forusuder, Miss Helen VI SEinton.
Mss krms Briekwood, \ ? Judd Jay p Lee. II Dickinson.
" SehoL Frsd feugsr. A Fernandez, Bishop Maicret. Rev J
D-veust-r. Rev D L Clement : Savidge, W Wilson. 7 Hazard
10 cabin and $50 deck passengers.
PROM SAS FRASCI>co-p~r Onward. June los n HoadIin
EdEsui Crydsr. Mrs Carroll and = children. Mr. Schaack. ]
koth- Mr. and Mrs } Myers. Matthias Krichof, Beuj Ciuf. W
kSksr- San Hul. J II Levy. Thos Tannait, Mrs Tannalt. J
Callahan, John X Young-lS cabin
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y The Raauea left Honolulu on Tuesdav -.
noon. at halfpast four, for Roma and interm.sa-
ports. She arrived at Lahaina a, half-past nix nar,-
and proceeded on TO Malta Bay. Between there and K,h.-.nf'
the captain discovered smoke coming from the vessel 4 ~,
By letting some water into the fire room IT wa, O -
but as the cause of the smoke WAS not discovered m. crsn;
considered Ii prudent 10 return TO Honolulu, where n ssspan
W inuslay m1rnine Ar examination proves - the m a
under the bricks OF the ash pit is charrei. which ,n,aood
caused the smoke. A cast iron ash pit, with wate, L. =, aoah'
will be substituted, which will prevent This occ,,ine "s INTO Il,
the vessel viii sail again about Monday week. eA'' and
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Ships Mails.

For KAHrLrT-per Ka Mol. this day.
FOR LsHIISA-per Setfie Merrill this day
Fer SAS FRASCIsco-prr Onward, June 18th {
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More or less, together with the equipments, harness and furp;-
ture Of the said horses; ONE DAIRY, and the furniture Of q
Dairy.
The Cattle and Horses will be separated from the Interest of
the Co-owner, and will BE- sold IN lots 20 suit purchasers.
and viii b. delivered from the pen on the day Of sale.
and every reasonable provision viii be made for the re-
freshirent Of those attending the sale.
l have also levied upon and shall expose for sale. at The
1oIhI HOUSE DOOR, in the city Of Honolulu. on the 1 Sth
Day Of CLl.at 2 O'Clock. Noon. one CYPRESS
M4'oN. one CONCORD WAGON. AND one MARKET WAGON, ONE
WELL RROh EN- HORSE. and the harness pertaining 70
The said wagons. likewise. the lot Of land, situated az the
junction Of Little Greenwich read with Nuuanu Valley road.
ana the buildings thereon situated; said lot and buildings being
those Al present occupied by the said Paul F. Mauini.
Also, the tract or parcel Of land situated in the city Of
Honolulu at the corner OF Maunakea and Marine streets, and
the building thereon situated.
Also, another tract OF land, situated on the north side Of
Maunakea street, in the real Of the house occupied by Mrs.
COIburn-
Also a small tract Of land situated in waikele. Eva. con-
tanning kalo patches and fish po~ds, said tract containing
q So-Ioo 4 ~. more Or less As vel a another tract situated al
fsErVaoTili. HaloLa. NaisDae, containing 2 1910 acres, more
or les, with the buildings ana structures thereon situated.
unless the said judgment, interest, costs, and my fees and.
commissions shall have been previously paid.
W C. PARKE. Marshal.
N.b-Ihe sale OF cattle etc. at Lualualei. viii commence
at II O'Clock on the morning Of the 18th, and will continue
from day 70 day until finished.
Honolulu. June 11Jh. 1854. 42O4t
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VESSELS IN FORTUNE IA.

An bark Onward Hampstead. up for San Francisco.
Odenbnrg bark Diana Bruins. up for Hongkong.
Am clipper ship Arro. Mason, repairing.
Eng schY Kate Adams
Hawaiian steamer kiIauea.
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PERsoSAL-We learn with regret that Rev. 7. E.
Taylor, now Of Petaluma, Cal. formerly pastor Of
Fort Street Church. in this city, is still so i'll that
his physieian NJ have advised a protrac,sd visit TO the
Eastern States His many personal friends who
expected him TO spend a sumner vacation in Homo
lulu. will be disappointed.
Those venerable and much esteemed pioneer
missionaries. Mr.. and Mrs Thurstou, received by
the last mail intelligence Of the severe and sudden
bereavement Of their youngest daughter. Mrs. Mary
L HeydOn, who will be remembered by many Of the
children in Honolulu, as their beloved teacher. Mr..
Heydon will also be remembered by the young men
of the pisce as a young man Of energy and business
talent, formerly residing here. HI died April LIST.
at his home IN Albion, III. His death was caused bv
very severe injCries received b. being thrown from a
load Of hay. the horses having been frightened By
some children who were passing. Ate. suffering
the most istense pain, from internal as well as ex-
ternal injuries. for two or three days. he found relief
II death He was able TO speak only a few comfort
ing words TO bis sOrrOwing fanily about meeting
him in that . better land to which he was going
and Of " resting with them at LAST in the bosom of
his beloved Savior" He repeated a part Of a favor
tie hymn which be had often sung to the children
a pOor ray-fAri.s man Of grief Ia. often crossed ne on
jest before death the expression and physical an-
guish passed frcn his face; be looked up most intent
lE, smiled a. If perfectly easy and happy, and
exclaimed, What angel IS ihat." He tried 20
repeat the expression, smiled again and passed away
with q most peaceful expression resting upon his
face -
The CoscERT-The AMATEUR MUSICAL SOCIETY
gave = concert on Thursday evening. at the Honolulu
Public Hall The singing was excellent. and where
all the performers were 50 well up in their parts. i,
would De hard TO single out the best The receipts
were Sl25- We regret that II was not more sener-
ally attended, IS the selections were admirably adapt
ed 10 our community.
SCHOONER OPP FEL1ow-Sone anxiety had been
felt regarding this vessel, which was dispelIed by Der
appearances on Tuesday morning. SITTER 80 days pass
age from Bakers Island via Wsinea, Kauai, where
she touched to leave her frs, officer, Nr. Henry, who
Vas suffering from dropsy in its uors, form.
q The transactions Of q public meeting held at
Lahaina on the 1st Of June, and embodied in the
standardization signed ., were handed 70 us On Fri
Day Of last week, and without looking st the contents
Of the manuscript, We were compelled to decline IL for
want Of space in our columns.
FIRESES's ELECToS.-At the election % Chief
and lst and II Assistants, held On Monday
K B. Neville was re- elecred Chief, D. Foster
reelected lss Assistant, and c. E. Williams d Assist
UT Engineer.
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Am bark Young Hector, Fuller, was to leave San Francisco
May 2s.h, for this port
HAMBURG bark Antonia- vas to leave san Francisco, about the
lst 81 this month. Tor Honekong. TO touch here.
Danish brig There's Capt -- lr Hon-koug IN Septem-
her as;- with a cargo Of China goods for Honolulu. 1t lis
supposed she encountered gales and put back TO port
Has sch Ononea. Way, sailed from Boston August :. with a
general cargo OF mdse 10 AIdrich- Walker & Co.-shortIy
expected
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SCHOONER ODD- anxiety had been
felt regarding this vessel, which was ~dispelled by Der
appearances on Tuesday morning. SITTER 80 days pass
age from Bakers Island via wainea. Kauai, where
she touched to leave her frs, officer. Nr. Henry, who
uAs suxering from dropsy in It's worst form.
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q HE transactions Of 8 public meeting held st
Lahains on the 1st Of June, aud embodied in the
Communication signed =, were handed to US On Fri
day Of last week. and without looking 8, the contents
Of the manuscript. We were compelled to decline i, for
want Of space in our columns.
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FIRESES's ELECToS.-At the election o. Chief
Engineer and lst and Il Assistants, held On Monday
evening. K B Neville was reelected Chief, D. Foster
reelected lst Assistant, and C.E williams 81 Assist
ant Engineer.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-22
Roll Of honor.

Since our last report the Sanitary
Commission Acknowledges the receipts
of the following:
Ciiy.-Mrs. William Hubble, = jars
fruit, 80 magazines; Sherwood House,
s.; TomoihY Gavish, for the hands Of
Alpha Il. Boles, cash s..
Country. Samuel Tribe, Gibson
county, half bushel dried apples, one
pair socks, bundle cloth; Centre Aid
Society, Warriek county, 2 kegs pickles,
box cloth and bandages ;SoldiersAidSo-
ciety, WarFick county, box clc;h and
bandages; Bruceville Aid Society, Kaox
county, ] pair socks, ) rolls bandaRes;
Miss Kate L. Bourne, Rose Clare, Him
OILS, cash -; James Grimwood, Scott
township, cash 80.
For the above, in behalf Of our sol
diers, We return our sincere thanks.
We would suggest that some of the
money won on our State elections might
be donated to the Sanitary Commission.
It would be put TO a good use. And
now, the election is over, win not our
friends exert themselves 10 contribute
something for the relief Of our soldiers1
Let all send ia their mite.
2. HoRNBRooK,
Sanitary Agent.