The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-03-28

paper and foreign papers, to forward to Pitcairn's
Island by Capt. Davis, of the American whaleship
George. We are glad to learn by the return of the
George, that interesting intelligence has been re-
ceived, and that our papers We're highly acceptable
t. those people, living so remote from other parts of
the world. 1t is known to the public that some ten
years ago, oil the inhabitants of this small island
were removed to Norfolk Island. After two or three
years, some became dissatisfied and returned to their
old home. From letters just received, We learn that
in 1868 ~forty-two returned, and since that time the
number Of inhabitants has been increased by seven
teen births. The total number now is ffty-nine, in
Guiding twenty-six males and thirty-,hree females.
The Oldest person on the island is a daughter of John
Mills, one of the original mutineers. She is about
seyenty-6ve. They have no ordained minister among
them, but Mr.. Simon Young officiates as chaplain
and school-teacher. Mr.. I. c. Christian is the Chief
Magistrate for the current year. This officer is chosen
annually on Jan. 1st. One of the islanders writes
under date of February 2lst: The truth is, since
we came from Norfolk Island We have been busy re
building our houses, which were all destroyed. We
msy not calculate ON finishing them for two or three
years, there being but few men amongst us who can
work. During the past year there has been n
drought, the crops have been entirely destroyed, and
in consequence, there has been much restitution and
suffering. The people are really poor, but are strug-
gllng 10 gam q SUBSISTENCE m tnis very Shall lslanu,
not over lour or five miles in circumference. They
retain their religious character, holding regular SER
vices upon the Sabbath, besides morning and even
ing prayers, according to the Liturgy of the English
Church. Ships cruising in that region would confer
n favor by touching and supplying the people with
common clothing, etc, in exchange for such articles
rs the islanders produce. Although much in former
years has been written about the Pitcairners, yet
they still remain an interesting people, and their sin
gular and marvellous history will ever interest the
general reader. -
FROM PARIs.-Thereh has been received at the For
eign Office, ex Comet, n large consignment of inter-
esting books and articles from W. Martin, Esq, ii. MS
Charge d'Afairs at Paris. The gold and silver medals
awarded TO the Government ut the Great exposition,
have come to hand. They are large, heavy. and ofex-
quisite workmanship. They both bear on the face a
medallion head Of the Emperor, with the sentence in
raised letters around the observation-disclosures
Ill, EMPEREuR," and on the reverse, EXPOSITION
UxIvERsELLE DE 1867, A PARIs-REcoNPESsEs."
On the gold, in the centre, is ''GOuvernement de
Hawaii - on the silver, SO Commencement de Hawaii
Education The diploma accompanying each ex-
plains by whom gigen, to whom, and for what award
ed. There were awarded to several of our residents,
diplomas and medals, which were not ready to for
ward by this opportunity, but will come to hand soon,
when they will lie handed over to the parties by His
Excellency the Miniter of Foreign Affairs. Mr.. Mar
tin has also sent n large variety of publications re-
lating to agriculture, gardening, stock-raising, the
arts, and kindred subjects, which must prove valu-
able additions to our libraries. The Agricultural
Society has received As numbers of the Monthly Bull
ietia Of Me Imp rial Society of.icciimation. In the
works of art, Mr.. Martin has also sent three plates of
French China ware, from the celebrated factory of
Charles Rondcux, of Paris, intended as specimens of
table service. These three pieces of ware are finished
in different designs. The first has an emerald green
band, festooned with gold thread, the centre having
n crown and the initial X, in gold and scarlet. The
second has n rose band, with an outside border Of bur-
nished gold insides gold thread net work, and in
the centre the Hawaiian arms, with royal mantle.
The third is n plain plate band of sea-green, border
ell with gold ; centre piece, Hawaiian arms without
the mantle. There are also drawings of glass gOblets
and other articles, which demonstrate what art can
do, in the production of table ware, at the Partisan
factories.-G01. -
The FRIEND.-This ever-welcome monthly is
promptly on our table, and as usual full of interest
ing and instructive items. Among other matter, it
contains u sermon preached at the funeral of the
Rev. Asa Thurston by Rev. E.. Corwin. "The Souls
Dreamings'' is a well-composed poem by "La Paz,"
clothed in beautiful language, of which the following
is the opening verse:
Wings of beauty wings immortal,
We will bear me onward ever,
Through the bowers of pure delight!
shall pass the sable portal.
Only changed TO form OF light,
he a1na5i sar'h IN to sp paac ! sps1 sii,n,
An interesting letter from the Emperor Napoleon,
in reply to the missionaries of the London Mission
airy Society, who had complained of being interfered
with in their work by the French colonial authorities
in New Caledonia, is of general interest, as showing
the Emperor's views on religious liberation
"GExrLEuEx IL have received the complaints which YOU
have addressed to me relative to he recent proceedings of the
Governor Of New Caledonia in the Loyalty Islands. have
demning any measure which might impede the free exercise of
your ministry al those distant countries. ! am certain that,
far from raising difficulties in the way Of the representatives
Of the French authority, the Protestant missions, like the Cath
Archipelago the benefits Of Chrisilanily and civilization,
Receive, gentlemen, the assurance OF IN! distinguished
"Tuiierie,, Jan. p, 1865"
Another letter to the editor of the Friend from
Mr.. Thomas Lawson of Marquesas, shows the reli-
gious and social regulations established there:
"UAuNA, MARouEsAs ISLANDS
February S, 1865.
1.-THE laws now at Nukahiva are salutary and strictly en-
forced, and the natives are afraid To break them: The catholic
mission is going to put Sisters of Charity at Hatiheu, but the
the natives come TO their meetings, for, says he, all religions
are free, with the exception OF criminal ceremonies, AMI human
not give permits to the natives to buy liquors. The whites can
buy as much as they like so long as they behave ,hemsevss,
sell any 10 a stranger under a heavy penalty"
TIE KATE LEE This fine packet has had a rough
time during the past two weeks of stormy weather.
Twice she was driven back to this port, by accidents
to her sails, and on the third attempt to get to Maui,
carried away or rather split her main mast, which
will necessitate the making of a new one. When re-
paired and fitted for sea she will go to Maizena,, to
tale in u cargo of sugar for Japan, and returning to
Honolulu for her passengers, will leave for Yokohama
about the 18th of April. Capt. Makee and one or two
of his daughters will take passage in her. Her cargo
will comprise $50 kegs of the finest sugar ever sent
out of this Kingdom, and if the Japanese want to OPP
en- "A trade with Hawaii, they will now have an oppor-
tunity to show what they are willing TO do towards it.
The schooner will probably take in a return cargo of
Japanese produce and products, and the trip will oc-
cupy some three months.
y One of the foreign prisoners employed in coal