The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-11-21
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
SATURDAY,, FEMBER 81.
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

ST.BBING AFFRAY.-On Friday evening last, at
about s o'clock, a stnbbing affair occurred in the
yard Of the Eureka Hotel premises, on Hotel street.
1t seems that Robert Akin, an Eng~lishman, car
penter on board the British bark GarSiang, recently
arrived from Liverpool, and John Scale, a Welshman,
seaman, on board the same vessel, had some words
together, resulting from ill-feeling which arose on
ship-board during the voyage, On the evening in
question, several persons heard the two men in alter
cation, and went away, not being present at the
assault. The next heard of the affair was that Akin
was heard 10 say-"Im stabbed" and went into
Thompson's barber shop. Thompson, thinking the
man was drunk-it seems that he and Scale had
both been drinking-ordered him away, when he
went into the French BARRIERS, near by. Here lie
was followed by Mahiai. a native constable, who, on
examination, found that the fact was rs the man had
stated. The constable proceed to the Station-House,
and informed the Marshal and his Deputy, who went
at once TO where the wounded man was. There was
one stab on the right side, which might have been
fatal had not a rib turned the knife; one flesh cut on
the right forearm, received in warding off the blow;
and a cut down the back, of several inches in length,
which, though evidently well-intended, had only
gone ~skin-deep. DIR. Buffum having been sent for,
was promptly on hand. and dressed the wounds,
when Atkin was conveyed to the Queens Hospital by
the police, ON the Station-House litter. During all
this time nothing was seen or heard of the party who
had committed the assault, and Atkin was too much
confused and excited TO make any Ineligible state
ment. But Deputy-Marsha Dayton, in his search
through the Eureka house yard, found a sheath
knife, with blood upon ii, and Immediately surmised
that the assailant was n shipmate of the injured man.
Proceeding to the bark, which lay at the wharf, some
of the crew were called, who Unidentified the knife as
that of Scale. He was found on the f~orehatch, APP
parently asleep, and on being arrested, was found to
have a new knife in his sheath, which had never
been used. On Monday morning, Scale was brought
before Police Magistrate Montgomery, and remanded
until the physician shall give a certificate that Atkin
is out of DANGER. when the examination Will take
p~laco.-GGseue. "
BY AUTHORITY NoTIcEs.-Mr. Geo. II. Luce, Road
Supervisor of Oahu, advertises for proposals for the
grading of Liliu street. to be received up to the last
of the present month; Capt. Thos. Long has been apA
pointed Superintendent of Water Works and clerk of
Honolulu market, vice H Prendergast, resigned;
Revs. D. S.Kupahu, Hawaii, and J. II. Moku, Maui,
have been licensed to perform the marriage ceremo-
ny.s The following are appointed inspectors of stall
lions on the island of Hawaii:-M. Barrett, \. and S.
Kona; L. E. Swain, Kau; S. F. Elders, Puma; J. n.
Gilman. Hilo; Mr.. Donald X. Fyfe has been commits
sioned-as Sheriff of Kauai. III
The WEATHER--For some days We have suffered
from excessive heat, s~outherly airs prevailing. As
usual many have suffered from colds and coughs.
On Monday evening, however, the northeast trades
set in and the change in the atmosphere was very
noticeable. The trades blew quite fresh until Thurs
day morning, when 10 the wind chopped round to the
southwark again. The oldest resident - does not
remember a year during which we have had so little
trade winds. -
T ANOTHER HAWAIIAN WHALER.-Messrs Perry and
'Pico have purchased the Oldenburg whaling brig
Comet, and will put her under the Hawaiian flag,
and fit her for sperm whaling, under the command
of Captain Reed, Lite of the Kohoia. We hope that
these enterprising gentlemen will meet with success
which will warrant a new vessel every year or two.
The liberal disposition shown by them in fitting out
their vessels, is bound to secure competent officers
and men =
ISDECENT-For the sake of good morals, we would
suggest to the Government the ~propriety of erecting
n house on the esplanade and laying on water. so that
the chain-gang employed in that vicinity might go
through their daily additions without stripping in the
open air, and making use of the troughs placed for
the purpose of watering cattle and horses. The effect
of such indecency is demoralizing.
: EVENING SALEs.-Adams s. Wilder will sell, to
night, at Z O'Clock, a choice invoice of books and
framed pictures. For particulars, see advertisement.
On Thursday evening next, thy will sell a choice lot
of Japanese ware, consisting of crystal jewelry, cary
ings in bronze and ivory.
MIssENT.-We have heard frequently, of late, that
letters sent from the n. Y. Postofice, directed to these
stands, have been forwarded to different parts of the
Iudies, only to be procured after vexation delays
md at some expense. With the present high rates
If postage correspondents should not be thus annoyed.
z Some grabbed individual takes exceptions in
he last Gozette, to our report that a bucket full of
water disposed of the fire alarm Of week before last.
We would state for the benefit of " An Ex-Fireman,"
hat a very efficient and reliable member of the de-
was our authority for the assertion.
Ho1IpAYs-The Government Gazette announces
hat next Saturday, the 28th, the anniversary of the \
of Hawaiian Independence, will be OBJ
erved as q national holiday az will also be so OBJ
erved the 11th proximo. the birthday of His Majesty
he King. -
ConREcr1oxs.-In last weeks Gazeife the public
re informed that specimen Hawaiian postage stamps
an be had at the bookstore. Should be at the
Office. The whaling bark Camilla is also re-
,orted as having cleared November 18th. Should be,
18th. =
TIE IDAHO SPoKES.-By the whaling bark Nile,
We were in receipt of n note from Mr.. Whitney, e
Lated Sunday, 10 A. NJ, stating that the steamer
vas going along ten miles an hour under all sail and
team. \ strong southwest wind prevailing. No 4
ne had been sea-sick. -
II By letter from Boston, we learn that Mr.. San
ord Dole had been admitted to practice at the Suf-
bar. 1t is the intention of Mr.. Dole TO return
o these islands and establish himself in the practice
f law. -
a NEW PILoT We learn that Captain c. S, Chad
rick, well known in the coasting fleet, has been COM
lissioned as pilot for the port of Honolulu, in place
'aptain Thomas Long. who has accepted another po-
under this Government.
~ We noticed the other day that wbaleships had
-.;1ol ,lcncc1va- nf S.aa,n for tho ~ Of hoist
lg out their oil. They find it more expeditions and !
economical. Steam, however used, saves time. and
time is money" -
q On our first and fourth page will be found an
letter from our New York correspondent,
IL ,La VOW ;,.eras.;pr ranort oF 4, n,a;p Hamilton