The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-29
SAN FRANCISCO CORRESPONDENCE
PER s'IpAHo.''-No. Il.
SAY Francisco, August lib, 1868

support, /, matters not how important or necessary
1t has been reported that Mr.. c. c. Harris prove:
very unpopular in Washington, but surely the report
must be false. MIR. Harris unpopular The propo
sition is absurd in it, very facet Still it is barely
possible the rumor had some Foundations; if so. vi
now learn one reason for the defeat Of reciprocity
The Chicago Post publishes this item;
Mr. Fessenden's opposition 10 the Sandwich Islands Heet
proSIs ~ ia - -. 'n t,,l O. y%,,d i,i,r@ I,
prospects Of The southern States and impair the revenue Of the
iron aud grain OF the North. Properly regarding the products
Of the Islands a wholly INADEQUATE 10 the supply, OF oai
markets, il Mr. +. had said that the treaty would only havS
the effect 10 raise the price Of Island sugar, coffee and rice al
hold them but a shade below Cuba sugar, India rice and Rio
coffee. upon which duty is paid, he would have come nearer
ulated aud unproductiye by reason of the indisposiIton Of tn
people TO work, is one thing but reciprocity with Cuba, having
the power 20 give US all the sugar we can take, Il another.
The treaty will not be ratified.
The Contest In California.
That the readers of the .4dueTtiser may understand
our local political situation, l propose a brief review.
The preparations for the November election are nearly
completed. Both parties present candidates for Con-
gress and Presidential electors, and ask the endorse
ment of the people. Republicans are hopeful that
the State will give n decided majority for Grant while
Democrats are confident of victory. An earnest
canvass is inevitable. In this district, Frank NJ.
Pixley, a popular and eloquent Republican, has been
nominated for Congress, against 5. B- ANtel- ="
present incumbent, re-nominated by the Democrats,
who have reason TO be proud of him, for he is an
honest Unionist, with 50 fair II record that his con-
nection with that party is surprising. In fact
the chivalry wing of the Democracy opposed Mr..
Axtell's nomination, but in vain. The fight between
these two aspirants promises 10 be n lively one, both
having hosts of earnest and sanguine friends. In the
second district the Democrats have not yet made n
-. W p--l l.-A ntnnf Hon Y
A. Sargent. to succeed MIR. Highly, who retires from
Congress, upon the expiration OF his present term
Mr.. Sargent wields great influence in his section Of
the State. In 1862, while a member of the House.
his earnest efforts to promote the interests of the
overland railroad companies made for him IA national
as well as local notoriety. His nomination gives un-
bounded qualification. In the third district. the con-
test of last year will be repeated, Mr.. johnson, the
present incumbent, has been nominated for reelection
by the Democracy, although his course i'll Congress
has been most unsatisfactory. He is considered the
weakest Representative from this State for many
years. MIR. Harrison, unsuccessful last year from
local issues and general apathy among Unionists,
who were disguised with the leaders of the party, has
again received the nomination from the Republicans,
and will doubtless be elected. For Presidential
electors trustworthy Republicans, and five copperhead
DelnocIalS are presented. INT CnIouistS secih uhiteu
at last, and will earnestly strive for success.
an Extraordinary Loek-jaw Case.
Some weeks ago, Mr.. Samuel P. Middleton, of the
real estate firm of John Middleton & Son, one of our
most widely-known and popular young men, g NOV
ing in the best society," was Frustrated by tetanuS,
caused by stepping on a nail, which penetrated his
at the instep. The case proved serious, and was
as hopeless by the physicians in attendance
at least many persons so believe, Notwithstanding
the fact that card to the contrary was published by
of the practitioners, since controyerted by a
sworn statement over the signature of a third. Ger
tain it is, three physicians either lost faith in the pa
prospects Of recovery, or proved incompetent,
for DIR. L.. j. Jordan, (since styled "Lock-jaw Jor-
of the Pacific Anatomical Museum, was con-
This gentleman agreed to restore the sufferer
to health within a specified time, by a process only
to himself, asking for his services the sum of
ten thousand ~dollars-payable only in case q cure
was effected. These terms were accepted by the aux
father, who executed a note for the amount
lboye mentioned. In an incredibly short time, the
young man was entirely well, and attending TO his
usual avocations. Whereupon, Mr.. Middleton, SEN,
the doctor for the recovery of the note alleging
hat the sickness of his son was not as severe as repre-
'ented, and claiming that the note was obtained
through false statements and intimiiations. He fur
her petitioned for an injunction to prevent the doctor
rom negotiating the note, which has been granted.
The case has caused considerable excitement, both sides
re well sustained by public opinion. which appears to
about equally divided. That the price demanded
vas exorbitant 10 one pretends to deny but Mr..
right TO avoid the payment does not ap-
clear, unless a case of conspiracy can be made
iain. Consequently the trial is eagerly awaited.
Gold.
The inconsistent and flllacious ideas promulgated
Y the Democratic Convention in regard TO the pay
of the national debt, have caused n marked
Increase in tue price of gold, the premium rising,
uring last week, to 81 per cent. The platform of
ne party above alluded to, embraces the Pendleto-
ian theory, popularity known rs liquidation"
hich has been denounced by Republicans in Con-
ention, although Benjamin Butler and one or two
prominent but unpopular Republicans have
efended it. This plan proposes the application of
gal tenders, (greenbacks, for the payment of any
nd all government securities, which to not expressly
emand gold in payment. During the war, when
onds were placed in the market for sale, Il direct
existed between the Government and
lie purchaser in regard to them. For certain secu-
the Government agreed to pay gold, although
a stipulation was not expressed upon the face of
e bonds. This understanding the Democrats pro-
se TO ignore entirely. Until the election is over we
ay look for n continued rise in gold.
Personal.
The many friends of the Rev. ELI CoRwIS viii
arm with sincere regret that he has accepted a call
tended to him by the Second Congregational Church
Oakland. returning to his new field of duty during
ctober next. Mr.. Corwin is well fitted TO materially
that small and resolute society in establishing
prosperous and substantial parish. Oakland Point,
location of the church now in process of construc-
IN for Mr.. Corwin, is sure to become, from its {
ntiguity to San Francisco, an important adjunct to ,
metropolis We can hardly wonder at the am
that prompts an earnest laborer to accept an
ening in so promising a field, while fully sympa- ,
izing with the friends who regret his departure I
I'M Honolulu where he has so long and happily re- i
we must congratulate the society in Oakland
-. =. ..L..ila a.l as-aa.Ll. o. as..;.;t;.. d