The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-10-24


who Indignantly lett the gathering, cxclaining, "a
Douglas Democrat has no slow - Upon the nomi-
nation of Matthew CanSvan, the canalidatc for Chief
of Police, ian unpopular man bat an excellent wire
puller.) a row occurred, a delegate proposing three
cheers for Patrick Crowley, the Republican candidate,
also just nominated for the same position (. A fight en-
sued, reporters taking refuge upon the tops of tables.
&c Quiet restored, several delegates, tamong them
prominent members of the Democratic party.l at
tempted to smooth matters over by conciliatory speech
es- The President addressed the Convention giviEz
utterance TO the sentiment that the Devil himself
would receive his support, if u regular nominee On
the Democratic ticket Mr.. Canavan must have felt
gratifed beyond expression at this left handed COM
pliment When We consider the speaker, n prominent
business man, Of cool and cautious disposition and
sterling character, the absolute sublimity ofhis faith
in the Democratic maxim 10 q always vote the straight
tickets" accounts for the easy manipulation of that
party of which we hear 50 much. The Republicans
have made fair selections thus far, warranting the
belief that a good city ticket win be nominated, os
which more anon.
The Carnival Ball.
This extensively advertised affair came of on
Tuesday evening, September 10th. Alarge conoourse
of people attended, principally as lockers on in
Nhh1s consequently thS itei Uac ~ cpli,Sil CIV
cred with dancers. The costumes were hardly up to
the usual standard of masked balls. and fell far short
of public expectation. The managers wero indicate
gable, the music excellent. the profits immense, but
tho capricious public evinced no particular zeal with
regard to costumes or enthusiasm, 50 the affair was
rather tame. The first prize was awarded to an Irish
Jew, who personated an Irishman.
Items.
By a recent ordina:Icc, vaccination is rendered
compulsory, and all who have not been, must be
vaccinsted.
Republicans in this city have held ten large mass
meetings-the Democrats but two. Republicans two
t~orchlight processions-the Democrats one.
The Soldiers and Sailors Demonstration, on Octo-
Der LIST, in San Francisco, was a grand success. Tho
people turned out en- mGsse. A similar affair took
place in Philadelphia on the same evening, in which
delegations from all parts of the country participated.
Elections for State officers take place in Indiana,
Ohio and Pennsylvania. on the 18th of October.
The Democrats claim that the first two viii give
majorities against the Republican party. The final
result Of the Presidential campaign may be inferred
from the results of these expressions by the people.
"Sharps have taken advantage of the small pox
excitement to make money in a peculiar way. A
&c flat - is informed at the wharf, Immediately upon
his arrival, of the recent ordinance requiring all per-
sons to be vaccinated the party giving the inforna-
ton Offering TO escort the unWary victim for a small
sum to the health officer. He is then taken before a
the process of vaccination performed
with some harmless preparation, a charge Of five dol
lars exacted, and all's well.
Personal.
Benz. T. Butler was renominated for Congress in
the fifth Massachusetts, District. The people prefer
brains to character. r. H. Dana, Jr., will run
against him as an independent character.
Gen. W.. 7. Wallace and Geo. C. Gorham have dis
the political issues of the campaign during the
past two weeks. Another Republican, John B.
FELTON,. will now engage the Democratic champion,
Wallace. Gorham proving his equal, FELTON, must
excel.
Thompson Campbell, ex-membe of Congress, hay
represented Indiana in 1S4S-49, will address the
people of this city, on the evening of October 18th.
Mr.. Campbell is reputed the possessor of n higher
order of talent than any other Republican here.
Mdme. Euphrosyne Parepa Rosa is the subject Of
considerable newspaper comment now that the opera
season has concluded. Her heart, it would appear,
for her treatment of the members of her troupe has
are frequently abused. Euphrosyne can endure il II
the public can.
Shipping.
The Comet stole n march upon us. True, tho day
If her departure was duly advertised, but presuming
and 10 and behold the vessel departed.
Yours, &C., PELICAN.
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