The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1864-05-14

&c The specimens obtained are designed to enrich
the museums of those institutions. In addition to
This service, for which they specially came out, they
are prepared to undertake q geological survey of tie
islands. should the Hawaiian Government authorize
one TO be made. Now while qualified persons are on
the ground. ready to engage in such a work, would
it not be well for the government to secure their ser
vices' The oft mooted question whether gold exists
in Koolau can now be definitely settled, and the in
vestigation might result in finding some other mineral
ore, or, what would be still more valuable and not At
all improbable, in finding coal deposits. The dis
covery of coal on these islands would enhance the
value of real estate at least 100 per cent. aud give
great impetus TO every branch of business.
II We are happy to notice the following item in
q late American paper. The officer referred to, was
q brother Of Mrs. Webster, whose visit to our Islands
has recently occupied much of the public attention.
She was often heard to express much anxiety res
pecting the fate of her brother, who will now most
fortunately be in Boston, to welcome her on her
return:
"Major Hooper of the 18th regiment. lately escaped from
Richmond, has arrived at home in Boston. Last Saturday
past officers Of the 10th as We're IN the vicinity. He gave
vivid description Of his efforts and trials during his incarcera-
ton and escape, and deeply interested his friends with the
recital of his inside view of the confederacy. He remarked
that he owed his deliyerance in a great measure to the loyal
blacks. and he hoped to reward them at some future time
Refreshments and music were provided, aud We are assured by
pleasure and satisfaction"
ST. GEORGES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY,"
On Tuesday evening last a meeting of those inter-
ested in the objects of this Society was held in the
new Public Hall, Mr.. Synge, Her Britannia Majesty's
Commissioner, President, in the Chair. The report
Of the committee, appointed on ST. Georges day, vas
read by Mr.. Green, and passed with some verbal
amendments. The following were elected officers. FOR
the ensuing year: Vice President, W. L.. Gresn;
Treasurer, S. Savidge; Secretary, G.. Rhodes. A Eote
of thanks to the Chairman having been put xnd
passed, the meeting adjourned.
FEB There was q reception at the Palace on SaSrr-
day last, at which Admiral Kingcome and the offsars
of Ii. b.. NJ. ship SutiJ, and the Captain and Officers
of the Russian ship C0~laUaia. were presented toxshe
King. On Sunday His Majesty the King, accotrSa-
MED by His Ministers and Aids, visisted the St:rsj,
which was at anchor in the roads. aud renaine { on
board some two hours or more. His Males W." re-
ceived on board with all the honors due TO IN.
About 4 O'Clock the steamer got under weigh, md
sailed for Victoria, V. IL
REAL JAPAN TEA.-The Il. "A. Eldridge brought
down a few boxes OF the " Fan brand - japan lea,
which is the purest article ever imported. 1t miskes
q drink of such mild and exquisite flavor, that. when
persons become accustomed to it, other teas hav;, no
attraction. 1t is the tea that is cultivated for and ssed
by the Japanese Princes, and of course must se of
extra quality. 1t can be found at A. D. Cartwright's.
- Other papers make occasional mistatemer,ts az
we'll as journals printed in this part of the world.
We find the following in the New Bedford Standard
of March 10th. The party referred to is probably
Chas. l.. Richards of the same firm. Cap. y. is
and has been in Honolulu for the past twelve moslths:
R, PEnsSSaL o. al no p; s; Wilcox srlfSs o. of ytahss Y firm Of Wilcox,
in steamship Ocean Queen.
g Several communications are omitted for .want
of space. -
q The auction sale of choice furniture a. Mr..
Bates will take place next Wednesday.