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


IL /. just AZ you any, neixhbor Green,
a trrasuss indeed 10 my wifei
such another for hustle and work
never have Gand in my Hs--
Bat tisn she keeps every one siss
A busy a. birds on The wingi
Their. Is never a moment for rest,
she Is such adgvty thing-
IN. makes the beat bread in the town,
Her pies ars a psrtset dsiighi,
H~s eorse a rich EoLien brown,
Her erulIsrs and padGiings just right
Hut then while I sat them she tells
OF the care and worry they bring,
OF the martyr-Hke Toll she endarss-
q. shes such adgrty thing
NV house Is n neat as a pin,
Won .houl.I sss how the door-handles shine,
And All Of the soft cushioned chairs
And nicely swept earpsts are nine
nut ths.s .he 80 frets at the dust,
ktaay, at a straw, q: n string,
That stay out Of doors all can,
She Is such n fid,ety thing
she knit. all my stockings herself,
NV shirts are hlcached white - The snowi
Nv OH eIothe. Iook better than new,
Yet daily more threadbare they srow-
But then IL n morseI Of lint
Or DUST on my trousers should cling,
I'm sure or ooe sermon at least,
she 10 such n adgsty thing
You have heas,i Of q sririt 80 meek,
80 meek that it never opposes,
IL. oxnyit dares not To speak-
Alas am mecker than Moses
But then am not rsconeiled
The sabordinAte always 20 sing
submit To get rid At a row.
She 10 such ddxety thing
IrsIust as you say, neishbor Green
treasure to me has been giveni
Hut sometimes fain would be glad
To lay up my treasure IN heaven
But then every life has ifs cross,
Most pleasures on earth have their sung
-a.,. n treasure, know, nsigtbor Green,
But shes such a ddgety thing -Ssfsefsa-
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
I Fbr the lfidRelo,pn zrnna,nriint !


MEssRs EDrroRs In one Of your late
issues / saw an article over the signature
Of Joseph Earnest, in which he appeared
to be very indignant at being classed with
the filthy mechanics in your classification
Of the different occupations of the citizens
Of your town. I was not at all surprised
at the article, knowing so well the promi-
nent positicniof Mr.! Earnest and his busi-
ness. But there is one other gentleman
Of your town who you entirely overlooked,
and whose modesty would never permit
him to complain or resent an omission Of
the kind The individual alluded to is
my old and worthy friend, John Thompson,
Esq. whose business capacity is acknowl-
edged by all who come. in contact with him
to be of a very superior order, John
never. intrpdes himself upon any one, but
is consulted on all important occasions by
those aeing business in town or country.
Ha is the associate of the very best class Of
society, and enters into all the, ,eonyiyiali-
ties of that circle. Johns some on mule
trade or sell, he is consulted always before
and after q sale in regard to. the fairness
Of the transaction, If pair Of young
mules are to be harnessed to a sleigh
Johns on hand and will contribute his
share to make the thing go. If they should
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
Lime Around Apple Trees.

We have known farmers to make 10 4
regular practice. for succession of years,Sy
to throw caustic lime around their apple,
trees in the spring and summer We once,
noticed that u tree standing in the immc-A
diate vicinity of our dwelling had, all at
once put! forth with renewed energy, .apdat
we were at loss for some time to- define,
the cause, On examination, we found
that quantity Of lime, which had acci- !"
dentaily been spilled, and rendered wofthSs
less by becoming mixed with the refuse onS
the stable floor, had been thrown at the.s
foot and around the tree, and to this, as
the principal cause, we Immediately ac-
credited the reviviscense and renewed fruft-H
ifcation of the treevEv b1E ssIoTsl dsi7L
Taking the hint from the accident ,seweS
purchased twelve casks of lime, and ,ap,.
Piled half bushel to each of the, trees in.
our orchard, and found that it produceds
Immediately beneficial effects Not th6v
health of the trees only, but the quality afs
the fruit also, was greatly improved. iThisS
application will be, especially beneficial, in,
soils where there is a redundancy Of veg
etable natter iasgZ9 y3Gt v0H' ,9Hih7ga
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

nature, y and could fancy listen, weeks
would not be sufficient TO weave into words,
all the revolutionary stories, histories of
the aborigines, and experiences of love and
war which the old tree might tell !aq54st
Even now decked in its feecy covering,
and with all the dignity of hoary locks in
place Of rustling leaves, and dancing TO-
liage, it impresses one with an idea Of all
it could tell, if it had not been chilled into
silence by the touch of the frost-spirit.
The merry waters Of, the little creek too,
are icebound, and sigh sorrowfaliy beneath
the winters sculpturing. while thoughtless
skaters take advantage of Its temporary
hush, to glide. over the smooth surface, lit
tie dreaming of the secrets frozen uuderfoot.
Perhaps tree and church are alike
grieying now; for the footsteps Of. our
late beloved pastor have ceased to echo
them, and his dear voice no longer, makes
the old church ring with prayer and praise,
and urgent appeals to cold ,consciences.
1t 1s sad that an occasional service is be-
come the only inducements to church. goers
10 seek the altar, all love. But let us hope
that before spring dissolyes the frost-pic-
lures, newer ASSOCIATION may be added to
the many already clustering around the old
spot, and that the generally Indifferent
yestry, may have awakened to the fact that
excellence and eloquence. not politics, are
the requisites for a country parson. :"
Our last rector by energy and carnestness
has left all things pertaining to the parish
in afOurishing condition the church shows
many signs that the old life still exists,
and may yet renew its youth; and the
Sunday school is well attended, Our last
Christmas festival was one of the most
pleasant st. AIMS has had for years, and
the need of town church attests the grow
ing wants Of the congregation. Let us be
up and doing, and while we send a heart
felt ""God speed" along the necessarily
troubled path Of our regretted pastor, LET
us give proof that his words Of counsel
have not fallen on unwilling hearts
Let us collect and build; that when. Eng
lishmen look at the old church and its
offspring, they may cease to say that
America has no antiquity. 50 III . b.
Tuesday, February All. 1868. va si.r
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
ho1et Fertile Midaleto,rn Transcript. /,
d ;TIN.cHAD L0NALTY.,i 4nna .iss

At the expiration Of our three years
term of service in the 221st Ohio Volun-
teer Infantry, my partner and !, found
ourselves in the d-hot loyal city of Gin
cinnati. On examination Of our finances
we found ourselves without postal eprren-
cy. Being ashamed to show our veteran
phizxes to any Of our very loyal friends,
and knowing but too wen that stamps con-
stituted loyalty, we wisely refrained from
tempting them TO lionize our wounds and
present usto the Freedmen's Bureau for
promotion; for sixty shot-holes through US
would not have put our loyal friends hands
in their stamp-pile, but more than likely
we would have got the very gratifying
consolation ''of--yoa ought to have stayed
till the war was ended and got q big
bounty. fH '5i sa'1a aiHeI sits'' ''t
After mature deliberation III council of
two, we determined to present our dania-
ged carcases on board Of Tin Clad No. A, /,
then fitting out for the Mississippi feet,
said feet to patrol the Mississippi river
and tributaries for the very good purpose
Of projecting the citizens from .marauding
bands Of skedaddled Gonfederates, who
were reported TO- befA.atoo numerous To
mention, " as the vendue bills say! Now,
this cruise in No. "a, I wish to put before
your readers as an unyarnished fact, as Il
is strictly true, in every particular, as the
records al Washington will show. iaat -
HAfter being duly enrolled as seafaen, my
partner stated to the executive that he had
served fifteen months ON scholarship Of
tho Navy and he was immediately promo
ted to the rank Of gunncr's mate. We
had not been on beard "a hours before we
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
Nhso ssi sdl 90
u - II H1nsH

take a drive into the country to visit a few,
friends to give them a pocturnal serenade,.
John goes. as matter of course, TO ham
die the ribbons and take Care IF his frienls.d
Johns great for sLayiag he esrideswithsali,s
drinks with all, and sleeps with all. if in-A
vited, He attends all the parties ip the,
neighborhood by special inyitation, never
slighted, always on hand, If few terra
pins are to be dressed, John has to dooitya
he. can do the thing so nice, and his friepdys
rejoice so much in his good taste. sGaodS
living and good cheer are his forte- After.
partaking Of the hospitalities Of his friendsS
of an evening, if they wish to eoiitribdteg
to their own and his enjoyment by intpe-b
ducing a little game, Of euehres old sledgesI
seven up, draw poker, or division llop,s
Johns in. He is good at most of the
games mentioned, but draw poker il his
favorite. =Helis hard to bluff, goes a blind'
or straddle with great success On snofN
occasions there is generally a pretty 7beayyv
raise, and John is pretty certain fora flush
or full his opponent is bound to 90 under
In draw or division, John is eapitaIsa Hei
is good on a. draw !, but seldom takes dthei
widow John attends all the pole raisingss
and pie MICS, Good, Templars enjoy bis
society exceedingly; he is often seen wear
ing a Templars badge. John frequently
visits the country by special invitaticna
and remains over night with his friends.s
who are, always too happy to have his good
company. He skates. well, and, in fact,
participates in all the enjoyments Of cold
weather. Bathing is a great luxury with
him. At this season he may be seen oe-r
casionally enjoying himself, with a friend,a
swimming in a gentlemans, lawn through
the deep snow, which he thinks is equal if,
not superior to swimming in water How
John would doin a printing establishments
! am unable to say. but. but am sure hes
would make a good Devil, and might pes,I
sibly raise the Devil if in snch an, estab-
lishment and turn up jack Now, rIessrs..'
Editors, do not wish to be understood ,is
recommending Nj. Thompson to your sfaIf
yorable consideration for employment an
your Office, having no authority to do so,
nor do / know that you are in want Of an !,
employee Of the kind, but hope that IN the
next classification of your citizens you!
will not omit favorable notice of Oneosoa
worthy, rs7so,.5 ss.loq Beg JgNR. rss
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
Tnn Dtrr os TaFonrrD CATTLE .l-t -tt,otriigs t,otariiasi

THE DurY OK TMPoRrEb CATTLE u 4triotrrria1ai
missioner Caprony of the Department sofS
Agriculture, has sent a COMMUNICATION ytass
the House of Representatives asking that,
a resolution might be passed repeating the.
duty Of twenty Der cent! imposed bS The, the
revenue laws on The importation Of foreigdd
cattle for breeding purposes. The eoln.,s
missioner states that heduty newreqsired.s
together with the difference of exchange.
amounts almost to prohibition that the
foreign stock that has hitherto been fnie-s -
ported has effeetedga veryimportant" ini-si
provement in our domestic animals, landks
also mentions that an act of the same kind /.
was passed by the government of Canada
on the 31st Of last December t'''i'''-o'q
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
Selrtt pastrp,,,'' ~, !
THE GOLDEN SIDE.
ny MRS, n, A, KlDpER.

H a
There is many a rest in the road of life d. w.
If we would only stop To- take y ,e.,5nintot
And many a tone from the better land a,.,,
II the queruious heart would make it'll " '',"'
To the sunny soul, that is full of hope, itidipu
And whose beautiful trust never faileth, z .
The grass is green and tho flowers are bright D a
Though the wintry storm preyaiieth. ~,
Better to hope though the clouds hang low, iis
And to keep the eye still lifted; 4 h1ijGI
For the sweet blue sky will soon peep through,
When the ominous clouds are rifted
There was nevera night without day;
Or I'M evening without a morning ;'-'l - o
And the darkesthour, as the proverb goes, .iiai
Is the hour before dawning- qnis-ss yfi 90
There is many gem in the path Of life, ''' =
Which we pass in our idle pleasure, '0l f =
That is richer far than the jeweled crown,'!uJ
Or the misers boarded treasure, , cr-i,-
II may be the loveof little child,
Or a mothers prayers to heaven, 't""
Or only beggars grateful thanks
For acup Of water given stat,an AIT
Better to weave in the web of life ''''| -- 70
A bright and golden filling, 50 mn r'i'
And TO do Gods will with a ready heart, ,Yn
And hands that are swift and willing, .,i,
Than to snap the delicate, minute threads
Of Dur curious lives asunder; l"' ~ ~
And then blame Heaven for the tangled ends, =
And sit and griere and wonder. l.I. 4-iit..
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
nGood Advice. |

Pay your debts as You can get any mon
ey IN your pocket.s Do without what You
don't need.s Speak your mind when neces-
sary. Hold your tongue when prudent.
Speak TO d friend in q seedy coat; If you
can'tlcnd 4 man money seil him why! 9 II
you don't want 10, do the same, nCut an
acquaintance who lacks principle. Bear
with infrmities but not vices Respect
honesty. despise duplicity. Wear your old
clothes until you can pay for new ones.
Aim at comfort and propriety, not fashion.
Acknowledge your ignorance and don't pre-
tend knowledge you hAven't got. Enter
tain your friends, but never beyond your
means. saiW ;ogAdeaEfF eRnd' ri asi iaE
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

eArrEcriso.G farmer going to .Fget'o
his grist ground at a mill, borrowed a~s
bag of one of his neighbors. ls,T The poor a
man was somehow. or other knocked into.
the water by the water wheel, and the bag /.
went with him. "a He was drowned, and
when the acknowledgements was Brought TO
bis wife, she exclaimed. .zt' Ny grscioasio o
what q fuss, therell be now about theIhag "a
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
A sporting Quaker put his bet thuslyr,s,

A sporting Quaker put his bet thuslyssli
g Friend Edward, thee thinks thy horse,
faster than mine. ], value my opinion at.
fifty dollars Now if thee values thy opiilaa hila'i
ion at the same rate, we will put the mon ii
ey together. and ask the horses what theyds
think of it, and leave the conclusion .toa
them"
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

Coon ADy1cE.. BE reserved, saysqwifsa
liam Penn, but mot sour; grave but snose
formal bold, but not rash ], humble, hnt.a
not seryile; patient, but. not obstinate "a
cheerful, but not light; rather be sweet
tempered than familiar; familiar rather
than intimate! andointimate with very aeWq
and upon good grounds .7sxl 70 zssoos
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

One Jeames Flaherty'' was brought npv
before magistrate for marrying six wives.
The magistrate asked him how he eould
be SO hardened villainf'' 'tPlease yonr
Worship" says Jcames, 81 was trying 4ose
get good one. p"
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

Three things to goveru-Temper. tongue
and conduct. Three things to think about
Life, death and eternity.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
An cynterrstine STORY.
FINDING a HUSBAND.

"Uncle, may ride Milo?'' said one
bright June morning as he sat at the break
fast table. ,D. q 's7F,m aUe J. ta pIE s1plh
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

-hip 81 3iis7-ts3H iif2@sd "a bfsie sH- u
.saDgaeI lsgoI sas15sib gd3 % Joeelse.
i~sg sd - ttiToH yd' Hr,t sGgs Is,ep
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

ed5 10 gsa3s@aas tsfasiaai sirs7ysigl -
suSai.3ygea sdi 1ss 51.aj s1,T 1silsa
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

-iecssT sss sssgsid2f1a 30 ggi'a3vooo &
-bsriai.sJsb sss II bHn ,isuY woE si Md u
New Orleans Republican., 1868-10-17

A Convention for the nomination of a
candidate for Congress from the Fif h Dis
trict, met last Saturday in Monroe, and, as
has been already announced, the Hon. F.
Morey was declared nominated.
We clip from the LnteHtgencer the follow
ing resolution, unanimously adopted by the
Convention;
ResolUed, That the Republican party of
the Fifth Congressional District lay down
as a cardinal principle, that the Constitu-
ton Of the United States, and the laws and
treaties made in pursuance thereof, are the
supreme law of the land, and as they act
directly on each individual, it is the para
mount duty Of all good citizens to yield to
them obedience.
Resolyed, That as the question of recon-
struction was political question, and as
Congress, holding the political power, has
exercised it, the State of Louisiana, by the
recognition by Congress Of her Senators
and Representatives, is to all intents and
purposes State within the Union, the DO
litical power is of consequence exhausted;
therefore, we accept the situation and re-
gard the question of reconstruction as
settled and deprecate all attempts to re-
s2en it.
Resolued, That in General U, S. Grant
and Schuyler Colfax we recognize the
standard bearers Of the great political
truths settled by the war, and pledge O
them our hearty support.
Resolved, That the Republican party of.
the Fifth Congressional District deprecate
all infractions of law and violence, yield
ing cheerfully to others what they firmly
claim for themselves-the right of free
speech, a free press, free schools, and a
free, unmolested exercise Of all legal and
constitutional rights.
Resoloed, That we will cooperate with
all good men in the maintenance of good
order and in modifying any burdens or dis
qualifications incident to great national
strife, to the end that all good men may
enjoy and be protected in their lives,
liberty and nronerty
New Orleans Republican., 1868-10-17
snYLLA To nHARYRntS.

When = class Of designing and selfish
politicians, representing theultra slave in-
terest Of the South, combined to carry
Louisiana out of the Union, the mercantile,
manufacturing and commercial interests OF
the State opposed the mad scheme and pro-
nounced against it in the most emphatic
terms. But the Southern people were so
accustomed to submitting to the dictation
of the slave-master and his political allies
that when these latter insisted that the
State should secede, the submissive fol-
lowers had nothing to do but to consent to
and join in the treason. 1t was the force
of habit. They had been ruled for nigh a
century, and they had not the courage to
throw off the yoke and act as their better
Judgment dictated
The Southern politicians represented but
one interest slavery. Peculiar circum-
stances had conspired to enable them to
assume an almost despotic sway in the
State. Laws were passed and the govern
ment was conducted for them alone. They
dictated public opinion; they compelled
obedience to their behests.
The middle class-speaking relatively,
for distinction only-was thus literally
driven into the rebellion.
The rebels failed, the war ceased, and
they returned home. The politician had
lost much of his prestige in the destruction
of slavery, and for a while it was thought
that bis power had passed away. But
slavery had educated him in the art of gov
ernment C?) and soon his whip cracked over
the heads of the poor Southern people,
who were so accustomed to bow before
him yet the submission was not so ready,
nor the confidence SO implicit as of yore.
An effort was made to tear away from his
rule.
1t was stunning of Scylla to be in
quilted in Charybdisl
The prevalence of sristocratic manners,
the existence of slavery and the circum-
stance of war had developed and fostered
an ignorant and vicious banditti-a class of
men who have no respect for life or prop
erty; who glory in riot and revel in blood
shed.
In seeking to escape from the demagogue
who had led them to the verge of destruc-
ton, the people of the South have fallen
into an organization controlled by more
degraded if not more dangerous set of
men.
Our evidence; The story of Camilla, of
Opelousas, of Bossier parish and of Jeffer-
son, Texas.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-10-17
aEANT's FAREWELL Address
TO HIS ARMY.

The general order of General Grant, sd-
dressed to the soldiers of the United States
when the war was over, win now be read
with interest. Here ii is.
''6oLDIRRs OF TEE ARMIES OF THE UNITED
BrATRs-By your patriotic devotion TO your
country In the hour Of danger and alarm,
your magnificent fighting, bravery and en-
durance, you have maintained the suprema-
Cy Of the Union and the Constitution,
overthroWn ell armed opposition 10 the
enforcement of the laws and the prOclama-
4ion forever aholishing slavery-the cause
and pretext Of the rebellion-and opened
the way TO the rightful authorities to restore
order and inaugurate peace on q permanent
and enduring basis on every foot of Ameri-
can soil. Your marches, sieges and battles,
In distance, duration, resolution and bril-
uaney Of results, dim the luster of the
worlds past military achievements, and
will be the patriots precedent in defense Of
liberty and right il al time to come. In
obedience to your country's call, you left
your homes and families, and volunteered
In her defense. Victory has crowned your
Ya1or, and secured the purpose Of your
patriotic hearts; and with the gratitude of
your countrymen, and the highest h0nors a
great and free nation can accord, You will
soon be permitted to return to your homes
and families conscious Of having diseharg-
cd the highest duty of American citizens.
70 achieve these glorious triumphs, and
secnze to yourself, fellow-countrymen, and
pcAtefity, the blessings OF free institutions,
tens n thousands Of your gallant comrades
b4Vs fallen, and sealed the priceless legacy
with their blood. The graves OF these .
grateful nation bedews with tears, honort
their memories, aud will ever cherish and
support their stricken familieB.r
New Orleans Republican., 1868-10-17
CHANGE oF CANDIDATES.

Our neighbor, the Bee, does not receive
the proposition to change the Democratic
candidates very enthusiastically:
The demand of the New York World for
the withdrawal Of Seymour and Blair from
the canvass, because the Democracy had
met with reverse, we must say, was ex-
ceedingly incOnsiderate. The intelligence
tell upon this community like bombshell.
To propose to change commanders
while the battle is going on is simply
to give up the contest. We know
the World was never satisfied with
the nominations, but supposed its conduc-
tors were possessed of more self-possession
and more firmness than to advocate
change Of front in the midst of the can
VaSs. five were surprised at the Worlds
propositions, we we're astonished at the in
dorsement it obtained from two of our city
cotemporaries. Blair had espoused the
cause of the South. twas his bold denuu-
citation of the reconstruction laws that had
drawn the attention of our delegates to the
New York Convention to his fitness as a
candidate. He has since made a splendid
fight in our behalf. How could
we ask him to resign? 1t may
be answered that the success Of
the cause is above and beyond personal
considerations, but how is it certain that
with some other candidate we should be
more successful We object, then, 10 the
proposition, because it is breach Of faith
with our standard-bearers; but there are
other reasons why it ought not to be enter
tanned. 1t is too late when we are within
three weeks of the day of election to
talk about change OF leaders. How
could the selection be made? Who
would make it? And what would become
Of all our Seymour and blair organizations?
We consider the suggestion absurd. 1t
would utterly demoralize, if it did not lead
to disbsndment Of the party. We are in
clined to think as good a fight can be made
with Seymour and Blair as with any other
candidates that can NOW be named and
with almost certain defeat staring us in
the face we say, let us meet the issue as it
is now made up.