The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-04-18
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

= Ii is IN omen of evil when the departure or
arrival of the King fails to elicit the enthusiasm or ap-
plause of thepeople. No resident of these islands
for the past foir or five years can have failed to no
tice the waning of the seiat which used to attend
such occasions. We noticed that the LacEaranna did
not man her yards on Monday, as usual. For this lack
ofcourtesy thersmust be some weighty reason. Capt.
Reynolds has dIring the past year always been among
the first to sahte His Majesty on the occasion of His
arrival or departure. The question naturally arises,
where does the fault rest? Is it for any act or
acts of His Majesty! We think not, but rather a
want of action. The Ministry are alone responsible for
the feeling which exiss. In order to arrest the decay Of
loyalty to the throne decisive action is necessary
The advisers of His Majesty through whose counsel
the bloodless revolution of 1864 was brought about,
and by whose advice justice has since been denied,
azsresponsible. -
Great excitement prevails among our residents,
nltives. concerning the news from Haw-
ali. Large crowds assembled ON the wharflast Satur-
day morning 70 obtain the first news by the RTlauea.
A particular interest seems to attach to all vessels ar
irving from orgoing to the scene of the earthquakes,
and lava flow. We have seldom seen so much excite
ment as was slown on the arrival of the Rona Pack
IT on wednesday last. The drawing made on the
spot by Mr.. II. NJ. Whitney, attracted unusual
u IihN NOBINo NSA ihAAC ioh ~ bl
ians, some of which exhibit unusual taste and ability.
Our I" extra" vas issued in time to be put on board the
Comet for SanFrancisco, and the news will no doubt
be flashed owe the wires to the Eastern States and
Europe within few days after its arrival in San Fran
cisco. -
TIE STATE ORRIAGE OF HIS MAJESTY, which will
appear to-day has been thoroughly reftted and APP
pears as if perfectly new. Some of the work about it
is the finest wehave ever seen in this city. The coat
Of arms on the ioors, for instance, which were paint
ed in San Franisco, is conceded to be the richest and
most artistic wrk of the kind that we have. We do
not think there's another coat of arms to lie found
here that will cmpare with it. The trimmings were
executed by NJ. Adderley, the silver work by Mr..
Costa, and the ainting of the carriage by Mr.. Park,
whose taste in lis line is well known. With workmen
capable of turning out such n carriage, which though
quite old, loot. as if new, Honolulu can compare ia
tyorably with der and larger cities.
For THE Liza FLow.-The Rona Packet is adj;
vcrtised for al excursion to the lava flow, TO sail on
Tuesday next. The rate of passage is quite moderate,
twenty-five dGsrs for the round trip. Passengers
will be landedat Kaalualu or at other points on the
coast of Kau. The vessel will remain on the coast for
three or four drs giving ample time to excursionists
to visit the flow and other points of interest. Those
who intend takig advantage of this opportunity W II
do well TO registr themselves at the office ofthe agent,
at or before fou o'clock this afternoon, in order to
secure comfortable quarters. We have made a trip
with Capt. Marhant, and have no hesitation in rec
ommending himas every inch a sailor, and his stew
ard as very obliing and attentive.
EARTuoUAKE-The Mary brings news that the
earth was still stalking at Hilo on the 18th inst. A
letter from Koala. under date of the Nth. saws
.EFor a week pst our island has been quite quiet,
but to-day agar We are agitated by frequent earth
quakes. Immeue volumes of lurid smoke and steam
are passing owe our mountains from the direction of
Mauna Loa, an completely envelope US"
Captain FIX, of the Hattie g.. Hall, says that
the day he leiSan Francisco March oath quite a
heavy shock wsfelt, and our telegraphic news notes
shocks felt in s Thomas in March.
xBRDs.-Sevesl residents of the valley remarked
on Tuesday moring, that there were a large number
Of birds of somesort flying in and about the valley
the night before. Some believe that the birds have
been driven hithr from Hawaii by the furious VOL
canic fires of Mana LOa. Others incline to the be-
lief that the northwest ducks and plover are migrating
to the north. AgentleRan who has been shooting
for the past monh, says that on Tuesday he did not
see q single nolhwest duck, while they had been
quite common during the month previous.
y Soon afr dark, Monday night, a bonfire
was started on tie hill on the west slope of Punch
bowl. 1t was toommemorate Faster. 1t is no more
than fair TO our Sire Department to give them notice
OF intention to Celebrate church-days of which but
bw here are posed. The fire bells rang furiously,
AMI the compans turned out promptly.