The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-11-28

molore's expense. The FIRST step was TO give the
4 eOlorcd individual a fair opportunity to imbibe as
much Of the ardent a. he saw at, knowing well that
he would not stop short of insensibility. .As soon as
Convenient the Commodore was stripped Of his regi-
mental.; a coffin having been procured, the insensi-
bic body was placed in it, and several battens placed
( across the top. \ subscription was taken up and the
amount put in a handkerchief and tied around his
neck, this being the only piece Of apparel on the
body. The coffin was now deposited on the verandah
EOf a well-knOwn drinking saloon, near the door which
: the proprietor would first open in the morning. At
the crack of day the said door was opened, the noise
Lof which brought the Commodore to his senses, and
the scene which presented itself TO the proprietor was
Lone which startled him for the nonce. The ridicu-
lous plight of the naked Commodore, struggling to be
freed from his narrow quarters, caused him to laugh
aloud. As soon as the imprisoned darkey got to his
Z feet he felt for his clothes, consisting of the aforesaid
handkerchief feeling the coin. a significant . umph''
could have been heard and the no wise discounted
Commodore made tracks for a cover. When the
jokers next met their victim they expected to see him
somewhat excited at the treatment, but the Commo-
.dore coolly told them, You can put me dar again if
you put de same pillow under my head "-alluding
Z TO the contribution of coin.
= = During a recent stroll through the grounds OF
= VI hIteDTnIlu, we were SHOWN IN OTCRd III DloOln-
zThe flower was extremely delicate IN color and per-
,fume. 1t is probably the first one which has bloomed
Son these Islands, and has been in its present location
sfor two years past. 1t was a singular sight to see the
ssplant adhering to the trunk of a large tree, throwing
eits roots out and along the surface of the bark for
support. The Doctor has several plants of the mild
smoking tobacco which have seeded, and he
s has kindly placed some of the seed at our disposal.
( Parties wishing the same will please call. or notify US
: by letter. =
81 TRUMPEr PREsEXTATIoN.-Mr. Costa, the enter
Uprising gold and silver smith on Fort street has just
a speaking trumpet intended for p~resenta-
fstion to Mechanic Engine Company No. 2. by the
Smanuficturer. The trumpet is silver plated with
SbrasS mountings, and the shape, together with the de-
Ssigns for ornamentation, are very creditable. A
Escroll contains the title, Mechanic under which
Els the figure 2. Upon n shield is inscribed:
s Presented to Mechanic Engine Company No, p Honolulu,
sSNovember 2sth, 1865, by J. Costa"
4 1t is to be presented this evening at the Company's
llrooms. -
ApMIRALTY.-We learn that several cases are on
ssthe tapis on the admiralty side of the court, of
when decided, We shall give n report-Gd-
ss-eHe.
q We too would be happy to publish the decisions of
fthe various courts, and should, were 1t not for the
E.dog-in-the-manger policy of the Interior Department.
give have made application TO the judges and have
abeen politely denied the decisions. Decisions of the
courts are of interest to the public. and in other
are usually published.
!; A gentleman suggests that We should notify
Sthose having Algeroba trees on their grounds, that Il
slittle timely trimming may save the trees from the
obstruction usual during the strongs winds of the
winter and Spring months.
~ ~ r.. w. r.-.yy. .o,, 90 Io,1I va ara,
Sfeel inclined to a close perusal of their paper, (Paci-
lie Commercial -4dreriiser) which as yet We did not.''
Correct your grammar and read your own paper
more diligently, ~neighbor, and You may become of
Ssome use yet! =
q - Touching the report Of the Sea Breeze, we
5have Captain Hamilton as authority for the truthful
sness of our statement. We are not surprised at the
heterogeneous retort of our %neighbor.
9 A Coon RuLE.-We learn that the Government
Sclerks have received notice that they are not to
Sleave their Offices during ofhce-hours, from nine A.
5M. to four P. NJ. The notice was given owing to the
fact that some of the clerks were getting lax in at
stendance. -
y EE- Some little anxiety is felt owing to the non-ar-
rival Of American whaling bark -Auashonks, Captain
Morton. The A. is the last of the Arctic feet which
Ehas to report here this fall. We trust that the next
Strade winds will wait her into port. n
4 4 New DRUG-SToRE.-A drugstore is to be opened
Gin the room fronting the gallery of Mr.. III. L. Chase
3on Fort Street We understand that DIR. McGrew
will open an Office in the same building.
q e Those who took a stroll on the valley road on
Tuesday evening last, heard music rather unusual in
1Honolulu. A laddie from the 90 Land o. Cakes =" dis
{coursed several familiar tunes upon the b~ag-pipes.
n
- How long do canary birds live? We heard of
zthe death of one the other day which has been in the
SSfamily of n lady for the past fifteen years.
q q There will be service in the Fort Street Church
tomorrow morning and evening, Rev. DR.. L. II.
sGulick officiating. - 4
4 We understand that Major F. II. Harris has
Sbeen admitted to the practice oflaw before the courts of
this kingdom. -
e Remember that C. S. Barlow sells the house !
ahold furniture of Gen. E. NJ. McCook, on Thursday.
] r. A clipper ship is reported in the ofing, as we
Ego TO press. -
I POSTPONED. - The concert at the Kaumakapil
;ohurch has been postponed until further notice.
5 Mr. EDITOR Would it not be we'll for the Depart
]ment of Finance to use the Gazette for the purpose
5of notifying the public when it intends to enforce old
sCustom House rules or regulations, or to establish
new ones? Masters of whaling vessels complain at
shaving been caught mapping lately, and having to
Spay fines for neglect to observe rules which have been
las a dead letter for years past. Parties entering goods
Srecently have been required to add two and a half
sper cent. 10 the amount of invoices as purchasing /
commission, and then to pay duties on the gross /
samount. Perhaps this extra percentage is to help I
spay the expense OF the Embassy now on its way to !
washington. Possibly no complaint could be made if Z
sthe new rule were published, and the cause for its en- {
made public. Yours, - !
] Honolulu, November 9th, 1868. (
4 MORE income WANTED-That extremely valua- I
sble member Of the English COMMUNICATIVE virtu- /
3cus. accomplished. patriotic and self-sacrifcing (
.Prince of WaleS-wants. il seems TO have his annual 4