The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-07-11

country, the people are calm, AMI tss curtain drops.
Vale Impeachment
James Buchanan.
This celebrated statesman died ct his residence in
Wheatland, Penn June LIST, nj the ADVANCED age of
az years, an event not entirely unexpected, for his
health for some years had been quite poor Few
Americans will occupy more conspicuous positions In
the history Of the nation than James Buchanan. the
last Democratic President, during whose administra-
ton the rebellion commenced and to whose weakness
and timidity we are indebted, to a great extent, for
civil war and its terrible consequences. For 20 years
MIR. Buchanan was the obsequous tool of the pro-
slavery wing of the Democratic party, and to the
interests of this faction his great ability aud excellent
reputation were dedicated From him more than
from any one man did the Southern Confederases re-
ceive encouragement, for by prompt and energetic
measures he could have crushed the rebelioa in its
incipiency. But if he possessed the power 10 COM
prehend an exalted principle, he was without the
courage to maintain it-consequsntly, while the sweFE
defender of the Constitution and laws of his country,
lie calmly permitted the attempted disruption Of the
government. and declared that the people had NO
power to proven. the union from being dissolved.
How wildly the %eventful scenes that marked the close
of his administration are recalled upon the news Of
the end of his earthly career-and how painful the
feeling, that despite his long and useful public serv-
ices, for many years occupying the most honorable
positions the nation can bestow, no one has the heart
TO do him reverence, and he sinks into the grave
without the respect of his countrymen, who were once
so glad to do him honor.
BY this mail you will receive Gen. Grants formal
acceptance of the nomination for the Presidency, by
the Chicago Conreatioa. 1t is written in his usual
brief and pointed style, and goes direct to the hearts
Of his countrymen. Singularly modest, honorable
and just, who can look upon the great leader Of the
army and the people without admiration ? Whether
it is because Grant writes so little, aud only upon
important subjects, or because of the natural elo-
quence of his words, it is certain that in nearly every
public document emanating from his pen, some in
tensely popular sentiment occurs, which passes
through the length and breadth of the land as o
rallying cry and familiar motto. When the first
great victory of the war was gained, the fall Of Dom
olson, Grants brief message to Bucknrr. that his
only terms were sUnconditiona surrender, al
though a simple and not unusual message-seemed
to strike the popular idea most favorably, and be-
came a so6riquei by which the General is still known,
lust as TAYLOR was called So Rough and Ready 81 and
Scott 8 Fuss and Feathers" Subsequently the loyal
North caught up his encouraging words when before
hlc1mOnu l. pTOpOSc u uRut IL O3t ou tuiS kI1C II III
takes all summer, which ran like an electric shock
through the land. Since the close of the war. when
protesting against the removal Of Gen. Sheridan from
command of the fifth military district, the expression.
: the will of the people is the law of the land"
though stating a simple truth, has added to his fame.
And now, in the ~iletter which prompts this article,
his words LET Us HAVE PEACE " find an echo in
esery Ayal heart.
VI A Solemn Anniversary.
N6By order of Gen. ]. A. Logan, Commander in Chief
n ---rr. u ont fAr--
in every year is set apart for the purpose of decorat-
ing the graves of the soldiers slain in the late war.
The notification not having arrived at this remote
part in season, the 7h day Of June was selected for
the observance of the regulation. Flags throughout
the city were dropped to half mast, residents gener-
ally making due note of the occasion, many generously
contributing floral offerings, as well rs joining the
procession and witnessing the ceremonies ut the graves.
The members of the Grand Army accompanied by q
CITY military company, a band of music and citizens,
marched in solemn procession to Lone Mountain
Cemetery, where seven soldiers, including the Ia
mented Baker, are buried, and bountifully adorned
their graves with flowers. Prayer was offered, and
a short address delivered before the deeply interested
audience of two thousand persons, creating a lasting
impression. and awakening new emotions OF love and
reverence for the victims of the war, whose prowess
only faltered when they fell, and whose glorious
deeds will live forever
A Defeat.
An election was held in Oregon, June LIST, for q
member of the House of Representatives, which proved
n DcmOcrdQC success w C1uSeo II alleged
dissatisfaction at the union nominee, twice before
defeated for the same position, though the State has
been carried for the union, and secondly, because Of
a large immigration of Southern people, Withouk
doubt these causes materially influenced the election.
/ Competition.
IL new express company, called the Pacific Union,
has recently commenced operations, and bids fair TO
become a formidable opposition to Wells, Fargo, g. Co.,
who have heretofore monopolised the largest and
most profitable routes on this coast. The first mes
senOar of the new (0muanV sailed for New York nv
the opposition steamer Nebraska, by which line only
the Company will transmit at present, Messrs Wells,
Fargo, & Co, controlling the Pacific mail line.
Oakland.
The Commencement Exercises at the College of
California, and Alumni Festival, at Oakland, June
Sd, were attended by some 800 guests, and passed
of very pleasantly. The poem was delivered by
Chas. w. Stoddard, and received with great applause.
ing Rev. james Daily, also q resident of your group
at one time, l believe, spoke briefly, and another ISL
ander was called upon. The following extract from
the Bulletin explains the case:
The next toast was The Island Empire-The
Sondicich Islands.
The Chair called upon DR.. Judd, a man who had
been 40 years on the Islands, and % Intimately con-
nected with Government, to reply.
DIR Judd said like Grant, he had never made a
public speech and would not begin now. He came to
California to learn and not to teach.
W. II. L. Barnes.
Imagine the surprise of the immense audience at
Platt's Hall, on the occasion of the great ratification
meeting in honor of Grant and Colfax, to See the
above named individual appear upon the stage as one
of the Vice Presidents. This fact, in conjunction
with speeches at the Alumni Festival, prompts the
conclusion that hereafter Mr.. Barnes will act in con-
cert with the Union party, Notwithstanding his
avowed allegiance to the Democracy, expressed in
Sacramento last fall, upon the occasion of the cleo
ton of his law partner, Mr.. Casserly, to the Senate
Personal.
J. Ross Browne, Minister to China, is on his way
to the Flowery Kingdom, having left New York in
the steamer of June 9th for this city.
The Senate refused to confirm Gen. Mcclellan az
Minister to England. Senator Reyerdy johnson, Of
Maryland, well fitted, has been mentioned Il as likely
TO receive the appointment, but as the term of Office
is short, probably not over a year, the position is not
eagerly sought for.
Rear Admiral Craven will command the North
Pacific Sqadron, Vice Admiral Thatcher, who goes