The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-02-22


report. and intends to take speedy action In the
ease Ut American citizens Dov detain.d 10 British
prisons
CHIcA9o, Feb. 1.-The Diplomatic Appropriation
Bill makes no appropriation for ths Minister -
Portugal. aud prohibits salaries " GSAsui 81 Cal-
sui General. exeept those specified ia he Act 70
diplomatic officer will receive a salary for pine
When hr IL absent by leave OF otherwise, when such
absence exceeds 90 days ia = 5~Af.
dispatches from CoperhsgeH received by the
Safe department. anH0ancs Tie rsilhsatoB u the
ueaty tor ihe sale Of tbe Danish hsst Indies.
NEw loEK, Feb. 1.-The Ships DeStsr aud Eise
Jaehet are about 10 sail u Caiifofnia, taking 0H -
farrott guns and large quantities u powder, Bof-
Jiis, shot, she'll 80 UyDs VI medical STORES Tor tue
Hospital a. san Francisco. aud 5000 bsdsieaas.
A Worth special says ,hefe Is a probability Of
more Cabinet changes soon. A New SECRETARY u
War viii certainly noiniIat-i. A rumor says Tie
President intends 10 nominate Gen- Banks
The Erp,JGoIH'S special ssys that the President
positively denies the truth Of the statement THAI BE-
Will make an imperative demand on EBgland u
pay the -itaLdnUI claims.
Al authenticated ruinor prevails in CongressiOn-
al circles that Minister Adams has resigned bis po-
sition.
WAsiiSGTOS, Jan. ls-Gen. Grant yielded The
portfolio Of the War Orice 10 Stanton. who has tax
rn possession. 49,. Columbus Thurman Was elected
Senator 70 day b. seventeen majority. The kspub-
fiean vote was east for Wade. -. Hasbington-ln
the Senate. the bail making tireefoartbs Of the
Judges Of the Supreme Court Decsssary 10 decide
on the validity Of a law, MAS received from The
House aud referred -. Grant sas not preseD;
when Stanton assumed charge OF the War Office.
lie shortly sfterwsrd called and had a friendly
interview.
CLkyBLAAD. Feb. s-Gen. 0'Seil had ST immense
reception AT Brainard Hail iast night. He said IN
the course OF bis speech that The President would
have the services Of loo. 900 fenians IN case Of q
war with England.
Another section Of the Union Pacific Railroad is
accepted, carrying the hne 80 miles west Of Chey-
enne.
Gen. Howard has Issued an order retaining in
service all officers Of the Ereenen's Bureau below
the rank Of Major, heretofore ordered 70 be must
cred out.
CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-The RepuLiieaa's special to-
night saws tie President will nominate Seward
Minister 20 England in place OF Adams. resigned.
Stewards friends say he will accept. Radical Sc
majors promise 10 confirm BIN il he will agree not
10 neddle with politics, but leave tbe country i'm
mediatsly.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Secretary Seward official
Is announces that the act 10 suspend further reduc-
ton of the currency has become a law, notwith-
standing the President has failed TO return II 10
Congress.
IL i superinduced entirely by a desire TO return
home, 10 attend TO neglected private interests
President Lesseps. Of the Suez Canal. announces
that the canal will be opened TO the largest ships
on the LIST Of October. 15C9.
WAsHIsGroS. Feb cit is reported today that
NHS q
relied. and that the Secretary will probably leave
the Cabinet
Advices from Alabama indicate the defeat OF the
new Constitution, unless the time for voting Is eI-
tended.
CHICAGO. Feb. Minister Van valkenburg,
from Japan, informs the people of the United States
Of the arrangement concluded by which the City Of
Yedo. the town of Negato and The harbor Of Ebis-
muia will be opened TO them for trade and residence,
in pursuance Of the treaty Of April last
WASHINGTON. Feb. THE new British Minister
was presented to-day. Nj Seward refused 10 allow
reporters TO be present, but furnishes for pubiica-
ton the following, occurring in tie Presidents
reply TO the pleasant address of Mr. Thornton.
The President said - The people Of the United
States will believe her Majesty entirely sincere in
her kindly message. which. under her command
you have delivered, and this belief viii encourage
them TO hope for q speedy and anicable adjustment
OF matters in difference between the two Govern
ments-
The public debt statement shows The total debt.
Feb. LIST. less cash in Treasury, 10 be S25zs ,Sl5,-
The Reciprocity Treaty.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 23-Tbe Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs has decided to recommend the rafi-
6cation ofthe Reciprocity Treaty with the sandwich
Islands
WASHINGTON. Feb. -The is no longer any
doubt that the Sandwich Islands treaty will be
ratified by the Senate.
Mexican News.
Havana. Feb. 6.-The steamer from Vera Cruz
that q severe gale visited that harbor on the
29th. The steamship nightingale foundered at her
anchorage. Seven Of the crew were drowned. All
the officers were saved.
1t is rumored that several Generals Of the Next
can army will pronounce against the Government
An attempie revolution is feared
1t is reported that Diaz Will soon be appointed
Minister OF War.
Congress has passed the bill revising the tariff.
The bill 10 abolish the death penalty was defeated
1t is rHmored that Escobedo intends TO resign
the command Of the third division of the army.
The project 10 unite Mexico with the United
States BY railroad Is in the hands of the Commission.
Comp anies are forming 10 work the new gold
fields discovered in PaXaca-
EuroPean.
LONDON. Jan. 22-The discussion of the Aiafsznd
claims has been revived in the English journals
Lord Hobart was written two able letters 10 the
sustaining the position taken by the Ameri-
can Government The editor OF the Tines replies in
which are moderate and conciiiatory.
The Spanish Minister of Foreiga Affairs has re-
Piled TO Menebrea's note. in which he says Spain Is
TO maintain the integrity Of the Pope's
-amporsl power. but will not otherwise interfere In
he affairs OF Italy
CoPENHaGkN. Jan. 2S-It Is generally believed
the Council has approved the treaty for the
transfer Of ST Thomas
LoSpoN. Jan. 2S-Charles Kaan, the ~traeedian,
to-day, at the age OF So
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. e4.-The newspapers call
attention 10 the fact that the new French Army bull
Increases the power Of Napoleon, and
hat ii Is sure to prompt him to assume a higher
stand and a holder tone in regard to European pol
tics
PANS. Jan. S4.-Thc Pdtrie cditorially observes
hat Russia Is the only Power now not in harmony
the rest Of Europe. aud although the efforts
~ tranqailize the public mind and give assurance 4
# prolonged peace are sineuiarly antagonized by
very Power in Europe. she is actively engaged in
lrming. a. it for an Anticipated war.
IL Is said that the new French loan viii amount
o ; 100000 600 francs, and will be surely put upon
he market soon. /
AdVices from Madrid say that a speedy rising i
expected in the Provinces Of -Arracon and Catalo-
Ma in favor of the eldest son Of Don Juan. The
widow of Don Carlos has sent 4o.oo0.oo0 reals IN
lid of the instruction.
VIENNA. Jan. 24-krchiRke AlbrecAt. in com
of ihr Austrian amy. i oIdrrcd 20 take the