The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-07-04

ALBANY. May 2s.-The second trial ofGen. Cole,
for 6e murder of Hiscock, has been ENed for Sep
temSer II.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-In the Senate, the chair
appointed BueSalew. Morrill,. Stewart, Chandler
and Thayer 4 select committee TO investigate the
charges ofimprOper influences upon Senators.
Information is received that the Provisional Gov
eminent of Crete has decided To convene a regular
Parliament, and elections are now being held in all
parts of the island.
Auoibsr battle occurred near S~phakurt. on the Sd
of May. in which the Cretans drove the Turks from
two block-houses they had recently built.
SAvANAH. (Ga-.) May 2S-Grea enthusiasm was
manifested here over the final defeat of impeach-
ment. Many public buildings, and private residen-
ces were illuminated in honor of the event.
HARRISBURG. May 2S.-The New School Presby-
terrain Convention adopted the basis of union unan-
imously.
WASHINGTON. May 2I.-Secretary Stanton has no.
| tilted the President that owing to the failure of the
Senate to convict the President on the articles of
impeachment. thereby failing To sustain the resolu-
ton adopted February 2lst. that the President has
no power to remove the Secretary of War. he has
relinquished the War Department. leaving the same
with all its books and archives. in the care of Adju-
tant Gen. Townsend. subject 10 the discretion of
the President.
WAsHINGTuN, May 29.-The Senate, in Executive
session, resumed the consideration of Schofeld's
nomination as Secretary of War. and finally passed a
resolution substantially as follows:
WHEREAS, The order of the President removing
Stanton was unconstitutional and Illegal, but on
account of Stanton having on Tuesday relinquished
said office, therefore,
ReSOlCed, That the Senate do advise and consent
TO the appointment of Gen. Schofeld.
Therefore Schofielc is confirmed as Secretary of
War.
Gen. Schoield arrived today, and will assume
charge of the War Department on Monday. He
will not resign his position in the army, but will
receive leave of absence while he remains in the
War Office.
CINCINNATI. MAY 2S.-NcCoole and Coburn the
prize 6ghters, were indicted by the Grand Jury
of Dearborn county, Ind. to-day, and sentenced to
40 days imprisonment. Both are now in Jail.
Rear Admiral Turner has been ordered to relieve
Admiral Dahlgren. commanding the South Pacific
squadron.
LANCASTER, June l.-James Buchanan died at
Wheatland to-day, in his 18th year.
WASHINGTON. June l.-Schoield took possession
Of the War Office To-day. The President accompa-
MED him. and remained II few minutes. General
Grant subsequently had a short interview with the
new Secretary
1t is announced that Gen. Grant and Speaker
Colfax will start about the lstofJuly for Colorado,
and expect TO be gone two months. The trip il
solely for the recupcration of their health.
LANCASTER. June 5.-Mr. Buchaan's funeral yes
terday was the most imposing ceremony ever wit
messed in this country. \ number of delegations
from distant cities were present. About 5000 per-
sons walked in the procession. Business was uni
versally suspended. Mr.. Buchaan's estate is
estipated at 100000. 1t is understood that he
left a legacy for the poor of Lancaster.
WASHINGTON. Jnue O.-Mr-B ufllngame ana Inc
Chinese ambassadors were formally presented TO
the President to-day. Brief remarks were made by
the President and Burlingame. a large number of
ladies and gentlemen witnessed the presentation.
The following nominations were made to-day /:
Martin McMahon, United States Minister Resident
to Paraguay, and W. ii. Parker, Secretary of the
Territory of Idaho.
The Senate confirmed H.. G. Worthington of Ne
vada as Minister Resident of the Argentine Repub-
lie Alfred Allen of Kentucky as Consul to Foo
chow; Commodore Thomas Turner to be Rear
Admiral Capt. ]. l.. Worden to be Commodore.
Rear Admiral Craven is to be detached from the
command OF the Navy Yard of Mare Island August
lst, and ordered to the command of the North Pacific
Squadron.
the command of the Mare Island Navy Yard.
WAsHINGToN, June 1.-THE Senate rejected Nc
Clellan's nomination as Minister to England, and
confirmed Capt. Pennock as Commodore Command
er n. +. Harrison. as Captain Lieut.. Commander
w. II. Mccain. as Commander; w. w. Randall. of
Wisconsin,, as Consul to Talcahuano.
WASHINGTON, June 9-In the House. during the
reading OF the journal, the Chinese Embassy was
announced, escorted into the House and introduced
to the Speaker, who made an appropriate welcoming
speech. Minister Burlingame responded, after
which they were introduced To the individual men,
bers of the House and several Senators who were
present.
PROVIDENCE. June 9-William Sprague was to-
day rejected United States Senator without opposi-
ton.
BosToN, June "a projecti is on foot for a compli-
menIdTN ulnntTt u StHatOT FtSSeuucu, lOT ut piT-
pose of endorsing his integrity. independence and
purity as "a statesman. Gov. Bullock will preside.
Ex-Gov. Washburne. President Hall of Yale Col
lege, James Russell Lowell and other distinguished
gentlemen will participate.
New YORK, June l2.-The Tribune says the bids
for carrying the overland mail were opened yester-
day, by which it appears that Wells. Fargo 81 Co.,,
who have been the contractors for the last 4 years,
have lost all the contracts, they being the highest
bidders.
OTTAWA. June Ga cavern. or grotto, said to
rival the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky. has been dis
covered 20 miles North of this city.
WASHINGTON. June 4.-Ge0rge c.. Gorham of Cal-
ifornia was elected Secretary without a ballot.
Mr.. Buckalew announced the death of eX-Presi-
dent James Buchanan, whereupon the Senate adj
journed.
In the House. Mr.; Chandler offered a resolution
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