The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-05-09
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
SATURDAY y, MA Y ..
sANFRANCIsCO CORRESPONDENCE.
- n IDAHO

'PER IDAHO
SAX FRANCISCO, April 23d, 1865.
The reprehensible conduct Of your government to-
wards the officers and crew of the Laekaranna
caused free comment among the citizens of this place
to whom the affair became known, but the papers
are singularly reticent upon the subject. Many per-
sons have been led to believe that Reciprocity was yet
probable, attributing the delay in Congress to the
very important national events Transporting, and not to
the strength Of the opposition. From the character
OF the news above mentioned, however, the opponents
OF reciprocity ART sanguine that it will suffer defeat;
therefore towards annexation alone, the popular cur
rent will turn. We have been kept on the tiptoe OF
expectation just long enough to cause a deep and
abiding interest in the islands, and will not now re-
iinguish the hope Of occupying closer relations than
ut present exist 1t is not necessary for me to reit-
crate the well known fact that one argument against
reciprocity WAS the fear that it would postpone if
not prevent annexation. That idea has prevailed
especially among people who have no mercenary
desires to crafty, while anxiety 10 accomplish reci-
procity has only been manifested by persons pecuni-
arily interested ut the islands. Therefore your cor
respondent believes that annexation viii assume n
more national and universal character, and will find
strenuous advocates-for no one desires the posses
sion Of the group TO fall into other than American
hands,-whiie the belief that the governing race
natural to the islands is rapidly becoming extinct
steadily gains ground, and as n natural consequence
some change must soon take place
Impeachment.
The trial Of the President Progresses slowly, and
We are anxiOusly awaiting a verdict, which, it is
likely. will be received without demonstration, unless
an aequital OF the President is the result Of the trial.
In this event. an intense excitement will prevail, for
the popular voice is earnestly in favor Of the removal
Of Andrew johnson, that ths Discussions between
Congress and the Executive may cease. In this
feeling n few Of the better class democrats participate,
differing from q majority Of their party. who proclaim
allegiance TO the President, not because they respect
the man or his principles, but simply for the reason
that they hate the Republicans. Speculation upon
the probable result of the trial is useless; and while
many are sanguine ofcOnviction, copperheads loudly
affirm that impeachment il n farce The New York
Times, controlled by moncyed interests, once Repub-
lican but now conservative, remarks substantially,
that the President will be honestly and impartially
tried. that the verdict will doubtless be conviction
and removal from office, and that the people will
sustain and approve the action Of Congress The
Presidents defence, although ably conducted, seems
weak and Intellectual, while the prosecution has been
vigorous and exhaustive. The managers appointed
by the House to conduct the case against the Presi-
dent are gentlemen Of experience, with marked abil-
ity as statesmen, and are all well versed in the law.
To them the country looks for a thorough representa-
ton Of the facts before the Senate, for upon their
efforts will the success Of impeachment depend. They
are well fitted for the responsibility that rests upon
them The Hon. Thad. Stevens, of Pennsylvania,
now "a years old, and correspondingly feeble, retains
an indomitable will and wonderful energy. Hon.
Thomas Williams, also Of Pennsylvania, an expert
enced statesman of unblemished reputation, n finished
speaker and popular man-now 62 years of age.
Next, the Hon John A Bingham, of Ohio, Chairman
Of the Managers, with u long and varied experience
rs a lawyer, high order of ability as a statesman,
and whose dignity of character stamps with the i'm
press Of truth the cause he advocates Hon. George
5. Boutwell,, Of Massachusetts,, Of which State he was
in 1852, a thorough student, with deep
a vehemen speaker, and n man of spot
reputation. Hon. b. +. Butler, of Massachu-
sets, whose war record is well known, is q shrewd
and talented criminal lawyer, with quick intellect
and effective oratory. Hon j. s. Wilson, Of Ohio
deep and astute lawyer, now Chairman Of the House
Judiciary Committee. Lastly, Gen. ]. A. Logan, of
one Of the most popular army officers in the
country, at present Commander in Chief of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, for many years a lawyer in
Illinois. Gen. Logan is a brilliant and effective
-ltthtI lutcc = " tHt REPRESENTATIVES, VI IL
people, and are worthy the trust reposed in them.
The President is defended by Messrs. S~tanbery,
Curtis. Nelson and Evarts, all able lawyers. The
irst three were well known as sympathisers with the
ate rebellion.
Late Eastern Elections.
Both parties express satisfaction at the result Of
he recent election in Connecticut, which took place
ipon the 9th April. The present incumbent, Gov.
English, n Democrat, but unquestionably honest,
immense influence in the manufacturing
owns. was re-electel-but the Legislature is Repub-
lean by IN increased majority, which insures the
in March, 1869, Of n Republican Sen
.:or for the renegade Dixon, who has been Tin con-
JUNCTION with two or three other members of the Sen
tie, who were also elected 10 their positions by Re-
,nllicans) nll.ei To the Democracy, enabling that
,arty to present formidable opposition in cases where
heir efforts would have otherwise proved unavailing.
IN Wisconsin n Republican Justice of the Supreme
Iourt was elected by n handsome majority. In Mich
gan amendments To the State Constitution proposing
impartial suffrage were defeated, partly because n
,rohibitory clause was embodied. The liquor ques-
ion has proved a great bone Of contention in the
States, and any measures to restrict intem-
,erance, or any evils arising therefrom, have not
been rejected, but have frequently caused the Dc
eat Of other propositions, no matter how reasonable
r important, when advocated by the probationary
,arty. Charter elections have been held in many
owns throughout the country, with varied results,
mt can scarcely be considered expressive of public
ointment.
Verify. a Costly Sehool-Hoase. :
Without participating in the tedious arguments
ghich have from time to time engaged the attention !
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