The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-29
Arrival of the Steamer Idaho.
Dates TO August IIth.

The steamer idaho arrived at her wharf early on
Sunday morning. IL days and "a hours from San
Francisco.
We are indebted to Purser Mcclellan for Rles of
papers. containing latest news, as also memoranda.
&c.
American News.
NEW YORK. Aug. 3-Chas. III. Halpine Miles
O'Reilly) died to-day from an overdose of chloro-
form, administered To relieve neuralgia Of the
brain.
nashville, Aug. "A bill has been introduced
in the Senate puniShing persons who appear mask
ed in any street or road. The bill provides u s--
we're punishment for persons belonging 10 the kn-
kl1x-klan-
NEW York. Aug. 5.-Seymour's letter of accent
ancc is published. 1t Is quite "a lengthy .ocu-
ment. Mr.. Seymour says the nomination. was un-
sought. but he Was caught by the overwhelming
tide which is bearing Ms on To a great political
change. and finds himself unable To resist tn. pres
sure. He concludes by saying he cannot doubt
that We shall gain a political triumph. which will
restore our Union, bring back peace TO our land,
and give us once more the blessings Of 4 wise. eco
nomical and honest government
CINCINNATI, Aug. 5-Ersleston Is renoninated
TO Congress in this city
CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-The cattle disease is making
sad havoc in many localities in Central aud South
ern Illinois. The disease is said 10 be fatal in
every case.
HALIFAX, Aug. 6.-Fifty-one members Of the Do
minion Assembly and ten members of the Legisla-
tive Council have been holding u Convention for
the past three days. A committee Of Seventeen
was appointed 10 consider the best means for Sc
curing Il repeal. The proceedings were very har-
monious.
NEW YORK. Aug. 7.-Fonr persons were taken
with cholera in the streets yesterday. All were
taken to the hospital.
MONTGOMERY, (Ala..) Aug. S.-Tha AIabsms
House today rejected the senate bill authorizing
the Legislature 10 select Presidential Electors. but
in the afternoon reconsidered its action and passed
the bill. The speaker and others protested against
il.
Nashville. Aug. S.-The Military Committee of
the House of Representatives reported n bill au-
thorizing the Governor to arm and equip as many
regiments of State Militia as he thinks necessary.
The bill will probably be pass.
ST. Louis, Aug. S-The Democrats have nomi-
mated T. A. Lewis, Washington Adams, and L. IL.
Norton, Judges of the Supreme Court
New YORK, Aug. Sit is announced that Samuel
/ Sloane, Chairman of the Open Board of Brokers,
has disappeared with a deficit of over $4,000.
BosToN. Aug. s.-Ben. Butler announces himself
q candidate for reelection 10 Congress. He will
have "a strong opposition for the Republican, nomi-
nation. his principal opponent being Adlntant-
General Schouler.
CHICAGO, Aug. S-Gen. Grant arrived at Galena.
his old home, yesterday. He was received with
the utmost enthusiasm. the entire population turn
ing ont to welcome him. In the evening a torch
light procession marched 10 the Generals residence
and serenaded him. The General appeared on the
balcony and expressed heartfelt thanks for the cor
dial greeting of his old friends and neighbors. He
announced his intention to remain in Galena a fort
night.
The text OF q Convention with Mexico ia pub
lisbed. \ Commission Is appointed to adjust the
claims of the citizens of the two countries. Anoth-
er Convention is published, regulating the citizen
ship of emigrants from one to the other county;
also, a Consular Convention. All were concluded
during Romero's recent visit.
WASHINGTON, Aug. S-General Rosecrans arriv-
ed to-day and had a long interview with the Presi-
dent. He subsequently, received instructions from
Secretary Seward in relation to the American
claims and a new treaty with Mexico. The Gener-
al will leave soon for Mexico.
European.
LONDON. Aug. 4-The Royal Commission on Irish
Church establishments in ireland except SO to be
maintained on reduced incomes. They also report
in favor of measures 10 encourage tenants. under
church lease. to purchase the property in perpetui-
ty, and that the land holders by The payment of
taxes and rent, charges may eventually redeem and
regain possession of the lands.
The wheat harvest in the British Isles is nearly
over. According to estimates that now can be
formed. the yield viii be double that of last year.
and will exceed by one third the annual average.
BoNN, Aug. "A festival was held here yesier-
day to commemorate the SeIniCentennial Anniver-
sary of the foundation of the University of Bonn
1t is n great gathering of fciends OF The institation
from all parts OF Germany. Munster Bancroft is
among the guests.
The University conferred the degree of Doctor of
Laws upon His Royal Highness. the Crown Prince
of Prussia, Hon. Geo. Bancroft. Minister of the Uni
ted States. Prot. Darr in, and John Stewart Mill, of
England.
VIENNA. Aug. 1.-The German Democrats held a
meeting in this city last night. Speeches were
made and resolutions adopted ieploTing the praeti-
exodus of the German Provinces of the Austrian
Empire from their former relation with the Father
land, protesting against the settlement of German
Union through the process of arbitration. and
declaring that all action TO that end shonld be- based
upon the will of the people o fthe respective States.
LoNDox. Aug. 5-The Times, commenting on the
affair says: Though the Commander OF
the HcoaticleG' was exposed to considerable provo
cation he should not have resorted to bostilities,
sought redress through his Government other
headstrong and incorporate commanders will
always hold the power OF peace and war Even
Spanish American States-insolent and brntal as
are-are entitled to This treatment.
Advices from Constantinople say that Mr.. Morris,
American Minister. has refused TO concur in the
protocol OF the Sublime Porte allowing aliens to
hold land in Turkey.
LISBON, Aug. 6-The Portuguese Council of
State have concluded not to prohibit the Spanish
.xiles to remain in Portugal. The Duke and ouch
,ss of Monpensier have taken mp their residence in
Lisbon.
PARIS. Aug. Queen Victoria reached here
asst evening. She was received at the station by
he Empress Eugenie and proceeded to the Tuiler-
es. The Queen leaves tonight for Switzerland.
MADRID. Aug. 6.-The Spanish Government has
leclined to assume the Protectorate of Saint Thorn
IS, profiere1 by one of the political parties.
LIVERPOOL Aug. 6-Jefr. Davis arrived here last
light.
pain represent the whole country TO be in "a state
f disquiet the utmost efforts of the Government
re required To prevent an outbreak.
LONDON. Aug. THE Right Hon. Steven Lush
lgton. of The Court OF Arches, is dead.
PARIS. Aug. Cen. Fleury has issued n circular
alling for purchases of additional supplies ofborses
n the army.
CoNsrANTINorIE f, Aug. THE Sublime Porte has
FINALLY proclaimed the eldest son of the Viceroy
Egypt the rightful legitimate successor TO the
ice regal throne, in the event of the death of Is
all Pacba.
FLORENCE. Ang. THE Italian Government has
creed 20 pay that portion of the debt formed by
q Papal province. which is held in France aud
ok 10 these provinces for reimbursement.
The meeting of the German Rifle Association il