The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-01-18
SAN FRANCISCO CORRESPONDENCE
PEE ''IDAno.'
Sax Francisco, Jan 9, 1868.


week. were seriously marrei by n severe storm, which
commenced on the evening Of December 2Ist, and
lasted. with scarcely any cessation, until the morning
q the 18th, followed by clear skies and bracing cold
weather. New Years Day, however, proved less dis
agreeable. although by no means pleasant, in part
compromising for q dreary Christmas, and was cele-
bratei as usual by the time-hOnOred custom Of max
ing calls, in which the gentlemen TO a considerable
extent participated. Holiday goods, in great prOhu-
zion, have been displayed by leading dealers, and ap-
parently were literally purchased, despite the in
element state Of the weather.
Presidential
by far the most important event Of the present year,
certainly To this country, if not to the whole civilized
world, will lie the election in November next, Of a
President Of the United States The nominations will
be concluded by July, and we arc promised the most
exciting political campaign the country has ever wit
messed. Already the subject receives the greatest at
tention-which its Importance demands-from the
press and from the people at large. The Republican
party will. in all probability, nominate Gen. Grant,
whose popularity is without limit, and whose qualifi-
cations have been the subject of discussion for months
by the press of the entire COUNTRY, resulting, almost
unanimously, in a accommodates of his nomination.
With this hero, who never suffered defeat as a soldier,
the Republicans fully anticipate a glorious victory as
their standard bearer. So many names are mentioned
in connection with the Democratic nomination, spec
ulation as to the " coming man =" is useless.
The Senatorship.
As you are aware, by virtue OF their majority in
joint convention, the Democrats held the power 20
elect n successor TO John CONFESS in the United States
Senate. To test the strength b Of the different aspirants
for the position. the representatives Of this party went
into - caucus.' The ~balloting commenced with no
less than twelve candidates., gradually diminishing
until only four remained. Aftcr no less than forty
nine ballotings, Mr.. Eugene Casserly received q ma
jOrity, upon which he was made the unanimous choice
of the party, and as such formally received, in joint
convention the next day, its united vote, and was
elected United States Senator for six years, taking his
seat March 4, 1869. The contest for the position was
a bitter and exciting one, both wings of the party
pressing the claims Of their friends with great arior.
The Republicans, in minority, east n complimentary
vote for Hon. T.. \. Brown, of Contra Costa. Mr..
Casserly, Senator elect, is IN Irishman, about fifty
years OF age, medium sire, piercing eyes and gray
hair, with graceful manners and pleasing address.
He has an excellent record, always firm in his allegi-
Huce to the Government, and succeeded only because
he bitterly denounced the reconstruction policy Of
Congress, and possessed 80 powerful an influence with
the Irish elcmen; Of the party. He is a capable and
talented man, exceedingly adroit, and possesses the
full confidence Of all the people
The Steamship China
Arrived promptly on the morning Of the LIST Of Janu-
as expected, with an excellent passenger list and
cargo freight. She sails again On the 18th under
command of Capt. Ed. W. Smith.
w. H l. Barnes.
This gentleman, once n visitor to your good city,
whose popularity here a few years ago was immense,
80 much 80 that his rapid progress into the affections
Of the people may be compared to that of u rocket IN
the air, and, We regret to add, whose descent was like
the stick, completely =. let himself out :" at Sacramento
two weeks ago, ia n speech cxulting over the election
Df Eugene CasSerly, his law partner, as he denounced
the Republican party Tin which for years he had been
\ popular and rising orator., because he felt grateful
10 Mr. CasseTly for fayors received, and because Geo.
GOrham once made n speech he did not like
;ogent reasons, surely, for abandoning the principles
which for seven years he had been proud to advocate.
The Democrats are not exultant over the accession,
While Republicans are perfectly willing to drop him
their ranks.
Com. James II. Watkins,
accompanied Mr.. Allan McLane, President OF the
Mail Steamship Company, upon his trip to
China, widely known as a popular commander in the
of that Company, died of an a~poplectic fit
While ON board the steamer Costa Rica. Two days
before he accidentally fell through an open hatchway,
casing his subsequent Sickness ana death
Personal.
Mr.. I. IL. Davies, well-knOwn to many Of your
readers, leaves San Francisco by the Liqh0 for Homo
after staying here sufficiently long to form a
arge number Of agreeable friends and leave u very
,nviable reputation.
Amusements.
Our winter season promises To be n brilliant one as
mr. rs public entertainments are concerned. The
under able management, producing
popular plays, bids fair to be our first place of amuse-
nent. Nh. c. Wheatleigh is the star. At Maguire's,
he popular and attractive Webb sisters, assisted by
IN excellent company, are attracting crowds. Leslie
< Raynor's Minstrels, at the Temple of Music, are
EXCELLENT and popular. 1t is rumored that the latter
will leave shortly for Honolulu, where they
propose to give a series of concerts
Items
We are promised a new banking house, with a large
apital and fattering prospects of success, under the
management Of the ~Seiigman Bros.
Messrs. Chaplin & wetherbee, from the 5th Avenue
Hotel, New York, succeed the Leland Bros. in the
management of the Occidental Hotel. No reasons are
made known for the change.
The Times newspaper. having recently evinced
marked ability and enterprise, is rapidly taking a
position among our journals At an i'm
nense cost, this paper received by telegraph the Pres
dents Message in full, instead of patiently awaiting
Is arrival by mail.
The bark Csles'ia. which cleared on the 3lst Of
December. finally sailed yesterday for Honolulu.
The clipper ship Bsiridsrs will sail for Hongkong
n q few days, anu will probably touch at Honolulu.
Yours, &c, PELICAN.
Burial MrRDER--A most deliberate coli-blooled