The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-12-26
TIT PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
SATURDAY,, DECEMBER %.
SAN FRANCISCO CORRESPONDENCE.

N"- a. h"1 ANAANNN+NN ia NAA F"N~N
l have nothing TO add or to correct in the state
ment Of the electoral vote for President furnished in
my last. As then advised, Oregon cast her electoral
vote for Seymour. the State having been carried for
that candidate by about zoo votes. The popular
majority for the Republican nominees in the country
II large will probably reach ut least 1000 votes.
THANKSGIVING Day passed pleasantly of, the weather
proving agreeable. The churches were not half as
well attended as the Cliff House, yet who has not
cause for thankfulness,
The Senate and House Of Representatives duly
convened ON the 9Th instant, Tor the last session Of
the Forticth Congress. The annual message of the
President will be presented on the 9th. The session
promises To be 4 lively one.
TIE WHITE PINE FEVER.
Among the prevailing cpidcmics, this new disease
takes a prominent position. We are informed that
diggings Of an entirely novel character, of wonderful
richness, have been discovered in the White Pine
District. Nevada, about 100 miles southeast from
Austin. Remarkable statements are corroboruted
by reliable individuals, who have visited the new
Eliorado. consequently the Fraser River excitement
j. being rc-cnactcd. Although settlers in the region
render themselves liable 10 cold aud suffering by
locating during winter months, and notwithstanding
the fact that the newspapers nave repeatedly warned
Adventures to that effect, hundreds, unable TO re-
strain their impatient spirits, have already started
for White Pine. In the spring the rush viii prove
tremendous, unless news Of u strong reactionaIy
character Is received before that time. Probably
10000 people, from MI parts OF the country will
migrate 10 the new silver land. | have heard higher
estimates made, based upon similar movements to-
wards other regions. From some OF the mines,
already yielding handsome profits, specimen ore has
been extracted. which values ut about $4,000 to
the ton When we consider that the Comstock and
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yielding one hundred dollars to the ton, the greatly
increased value Of the ores extracted from the Eber-
hardt and other White Pine mines seems quite sufi-
cicnt to turn the heads Of the most cautious and
deliberate SPECTATORS. These mines are located one
hundred and ten miles only from the line of the
Pacific Overland Railroad.
CONCERNING TIE Election.
An interesting case, likely to arise in any election,
has just been decided 10y our Supreme Court. Driven
10 desperation by the prospect Of losing immense
sums of money should CALIFORNIA; electoral vote be
cast in favor of Grant, the Democrats have left no
stone unturned to prevent that result. Upon can
wasting the votes, Us returned by the respective y
county clerks of the State, about II 900 were declared
east for d. y. Hoffman for Presidential elector, the
balance upon the Republican ticket having been
east for d. i. Hoffman, the regular nominee of the
party. Whereupon the Secretary Of State decided
that d. Il. Hoffman was defeated, overlooking the
fact, well understood, that the d. \ Hoffman ballots
were m~isprints merely. The Governor submitted the
case to the Supreme Court, which is now composed
Of three Republicans and two Democrats. The opin-
ion rendered by a full bench was unanimous, and 10
the effect that the same person was voted for in both
cases, and that the misprint should not defeat the
will Of the people. Mr.. D.. T.. Hoffman received his
certificate Of election, so the entire electoral vote Of
the State was given to General Grant. The cOntro-
versy is formally ended.
TIE NEWSPAPER CASES. {
Upon the receipt Of the intelligence Of the assassin
alton Of Abraham Lincoln, in April 1864, during the
CONSERVATION and excitement which was universal, n
body of citizens, unable to restrain their feelings, pro-
ceedeI to the Offices and printing rooms Of all the
that had abused and villifcd the murder i
cd President during his administration, destroyed all
the material, and demolished the establishments Z
Since that time suits for damages have {
been commenced against the city by the several pro- I
prietors of the papers. After continued legislation i
and litigation, the cases have been finally adjusted. a
Judge Sawyer ruled that 10 damages for injury, as t
far a. reputation and good will were concerned could L
be allowed, but that the proprietors could be REIN +
only for the actual value of the material de- h
stroyeI. The demands amounted to S1i2, 900, but a
we're reduced to S25,OO0-quite a diiierence-and f
he latter sum has been awarded to the different C
claimants in due proportion. e
BUsISEss-LIKE. :
Wells, Fargo * Co, agents for the overland route. i
in front Of their express Office on Montgom- f
ry street, a handsome sign about ten feet in height, L
md four in width, bearing upon its f,ce in glowing v
.0lors and bold relief these exciting words The Il
Highway Of Nations Union Pacific Railroad via c
Lake and Omaha ; The only route to Chicago, Il
Louis, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washing ii
and al points in the Atlantic States. Palace y
leeping coaches accompany all night trains - The a
.rogls that daily feast their eyes upon the gorgeous o
,rlcle doubtless consider it q gratifying reminder that o.
lie days Of steamer Inconvenience are numbered, and II
new era Of railroad connection with the old folks at a
lome. has burst upon Us like a joyous shower: ?
SOCIAL Lra IL TIE TnorIcs.'
Residents Of the Islands will read with much inter- =
- au article under this title, which appears il the De d
Overland .iIosMiy. 1t Is remarkably well IA
and for broad satire and s~pleuetic wit de- I
eryes high rank among magazine productions. OF h
curse much curiosity is expressed to learn the au- 8
hor. but as yet l have been unable to find the indi- st
iiual out, and can only venture a surmise. Suspi- al
ion uniusly attaches to Mr.. Geo. b. Merrill, author n
Z Hawaiian civilization, III a preceding number; Mr.. 4
Richardson, a recent visitor to your group, now Of
u route for Japan, and Col. Spauliing lately repre- Ia
this government at Honolulu. Mr.. Emerson y
initials uuknown) is positively claimed for the au- g
horship. "You pays your money and you takes IN
choice "
PERSONAL. l.
Mr.. Henry NJ Whitney and wife safely arrived by ii
he ILahO, and are now sqjourning in this city. The f,
AMY friends Of the editor Of the -fdUertiser have r.
orlially greeted him, and the writer desires to place Il
II record his respectful welcome to the 9 Chief C,
Consul Severance is announced as one Of the man M
gers Of a Grand Ball, under French auspices, in Il,
.onor of VI. dc Gazette, C~onsul-Gcneral Vi
Among the passengers for the east by the steamer
+ December ., were CAPT. Charles Brewer and -,
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