The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1866-03-03

\ NEW CoAsrEE.-By an item among oar com
mercial news. the purchase of the [ nited states
revenue cutter F6r,cdri by Captain Chapel will he
noticed. We understand that she is intended for
the island trade, and was to leave New London in
January for Honolulu. She is a beautiful clipper
model. we'll built, and has for years been in govern
ment service as a revenue cutter, but as the old sail
craft are being superseded by steam cutters. her
sale was ordered. We understand that she Is IN
fine order and has her original armament. She has
a topsail schooner rig. similar tn the NdhieHneRd.
If not sold. she will enter the coasting service. for
which we Judge she is we'll adapted. She may be
expected out in May or June.
p LADIES BENEVOLENT SocIErY.-If the multitude
of bright smiling faces and sparkling eyes that
appeared on Thursday evening at Makiki. Is any
evidence. the affairs of this society are in a most
fourishing condition. The music and singing were
of the first order, even beside that OF Madame
Bishop and Lascelles, and shows that we have resi-
dent artists who are worthy OF the name. though
they may not have had the honor of appearing on
a stage. To add IN the pleasure of the evening,
the moon came out in all her beauty,
Hung like a gem on the brow of the sky
Aud turning the clouds, as they pass her, to light"
= 49, Mcssrs. Nolte 4 Kruger are in receipt of an
article of Virginia smoking tobacco, in packages
of as many and varied colors as ~Joseph's coat is
said to have been composed OF.
This tobacco a put up IN N usEu 1mVS ~ bS 'NN'
lion, for it is placed in bags OF one-half. one-third aud one
quarter OF a pound each, the bags being made tron almost
linen, from fne silk and MORE antique 70 chintE and curtain
lack Of other material, and offered the soldiers the opportunity
when they purchased their supplies to have a pouch thrown in.
The tobacco itself IS Of very superior Quality, mild and very
fragrant. The "styie" at least is move, and the article wOr-
thy the attention of " lovers OF the weed
u Ess~ We are glad to report the safety of the
schooner .AIJerni, which returned 10 this port on
the list instant. She lay on the rocks near Waimea
two days, and on the third day, after her cargo was
taken out. Captain Clark succeeded by the help OF
kedge anchors, in getting her of, with the loss Of
her keel and rudder. \ temporary rudder was
made. which enabled her 10 return to tins port,
though she leaked on the passage up, and will ut
once be hove down and repaired.
n.y. The light north wind. which set in on Thurs
day night. brought in II fee; Of coasters, and made
the wharves quite busy during Friday. The Enle-
line had an immense cargo. and the wharf where
she discharged was piled up with boxes of oranges,
kegs of sugar, bags of coffee, pulu and fungus. be,
sides thousands of cocoanuts. bundles Of cane. and
other produce in endless variety.
AS Coop As NEw.-The bark Comet, which has
been for several weeks repairing, is now fully
completed and taking in cargo. She has been re-
coppered and had a large number of knees and
joints put in strengthening her frame very much.
She has also been reprinted throughout, ana never
was in better order for sea than now. She Will
leave for San Francisco next Tuesday, in charge
of Captain a. Fuller.
- AMERICAN HoUSE.-This new hotel, on Bcrctania
street, was opened on Thursday last, under the
management of Mr.. Kirchhoff, late of the Aldrich
House. The premises have undergone a complete
change during the month. and the air of comfort
and ease that pcrvades them is n perfect contrast
to the close. barricaded look they had. We doubt
not the proprietor will find his choice of a location
one of the best in Honolulu, while the public and
strangers will find the American a favorite
resort. -
IL BRIGADER-GENERAL MARsHALL.-By the Boston
papers of January 2d, we observe that Colonel Jas.
f. b. Marshall, formerly of Honolulu. has been ap-
pointed by Governor Andrew to be Brigadler-Gen
eral of the Massachusetts, Militia. As Paymaster
General he has given great satisfaction, i'll one OF
the most difficult and laberious departments OF the
State Government. -
Il EG- Our citizens will remember that n subscrip
ton paper was circulated some months since fol
the purpose of procuring a fire engine. We are
now able to say that the engine has been built, and
shipped on beard the clipper ship fearless. for san
Francisco, and may be4looked for here about May
LIST. 1t is said to be the most powerful hand nrt
engine ever sent to the Pacific Coast.
ArPLEs.-By the Eldridge a liberal supply of this
delicious fruit was received from Oregon direct, o
which our market had been nearly bare for severa
weeks. The demand for apples seems to be on The
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which they are disposed OF.
NEXT MAu.-The British ship LoHie Maria. wa
to sail from San Francisco about February 18th Il
goth. and NAV touch here-duc March 9th to 10th
The steamer Ajar will be due March 10th to 18th
and will bring the New York mail Of February lst
We suppose she leaves San Francisco to-da.
March 3D. |
AMERICAN GUANo CMPANY-Mr. G.. a. Williams
who arrived in the Murray, comes out TO act a
agent for this company, which is working Baker
. Island. DR.. Judd has been agent for some ten o
more years. and is relieved at his own request.
l ls5- On r advertisers will be patient with us,
/ we crowd some of their notices on TO the supple
? ment. We hope to make arrangements to enlarge
{ on the LIST of July to a size that will admit OF al
their favors, and as many more as may come.
SUpPLEMENT.-Thc foreign news by the W"Trdl
will be be found on the Supplement.
D For TAHITI.-The schooner Juce11ta sails 70
:, Tahiti to-day. |
OUTWARD BoUND-The Onlcdrd will sail on Mon
| day probably, taking the foreign mails.
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Those Benches Once More.
Mr.. EDITOR BY some mistake, the point OF m
short letter OF February 18th in regard to " thos
e benches was lost. 1t should have read as follows
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