The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-04-10
Foreign Miscellany.

New YORK, March 1.-The California mails have
been ordered sent by steamer until the railroad is
open.
WASHINGTON. March 1-Grant is besieged by
Southern delegations, who are urging the appoint
ment of a Southcrner to the Cabinet. Cen Grant
said to-day, in reply to one delegation. that they
had had n Southern President during the last term,
and ought to be satisfied with that for the present.
New YORK, March DIR. Harris, of the Board
of Health, reports small poX rapidly spreading in
the city. He recommends general vaccination.
Chicago, March THE Tfijunes Philadelphia
special says that Adolph Borie is a member of the
firm of Mexican, Borie ~ Co. importing and ship
ping merchants, a native of Philadelphia. of French
extraction, ftty-eight years old. and has been en-
gagged for thirty years in the CHINA tea ana SILK
trade. importing for Cuba and Mexico. as well as
Philadelphia, but is now out of active business.
lie is universally esteemed for purity and integrity
OF character
WASHINGTON. March l2-Mr. Boutwell, has for
mally entered upon the duties of his new Office of
Secretary to-day. He was met at the Department
by a large number of oaice-seekers.
Mr.. Banks introduced a resolution to recognize
the independence of Cuba when a Republican form
of Government is established also a resolution to
open negotiations to annex St. Domingo to the
United States. Referred TO the Committee on For
eign Affairs.
Gen. Shcrman's first order. absorbing all the
heads ef Bureaus of the War Department into his
general staff, causes Il great commotiOn IN the war
Department. This greatly %simplifes military oper-
atoms, and enables Commanders of Departments to
control the operations of Q~uartermasters- and the
other staff officers of their commands. The order
also proposes economy.
The President sent into the Senate a large mum
Der of army nominations. among which were the
following VIM. 7. Sherman, TO be General Philip
Sheridan. TO be LieutenantGe General; John Nj.
Schofeld, to be Major-General Christopher G.
Augur. to be Brigadier-Genera and Delano to be
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
The Senate passed the Alaska Seal Protection
Bill, which is in the same form as the one which
was considered at the last session.
Members of the House Foreign Committee express
the belief that the present condition of asairs in
Cuba and San Domingo will surely lead to anneXa-
ton within the first four months OF Grants admin
President Grant has revoked Johnson's orders in
the Fullerton case, and directed the acting Attor-
ney General to proceed with the prosecution.
President Grant has also revoked the pardon of
Enright. convicted of whiskey frauds.
EY-President johnson will go to Europe, or
South America, with Seward and viii not run Tor
of TENNESSEE.
Grant has expressed himself as in favor of au-
thorizing the President to recognize the i%ndepend-
ence of Cuba.
Gen. Sherman has issued an order assuming
command of the army, and naming his staff officers.
A modification in ocean postage is being agitated
between the United States and Great Britain.
After the present contracts with English steamers
are closed the British Government will take active
measures for reduction.
The Legislatures of Maine, Kansas, Nevada and
North Carolina have ratified the fifteenth amend
nent of the constitution
4 large feet of fishing vessels arrived at Glou-
ester March 18th from the Banks. having suffered
rom almost uneXampled severity of weather. tits
aid the losses will consume the profits for the
present year.
The RepuJlicqp'S special says that the people of
lova Scotia are about to ask England for a release
all political connection, and will send n delega-
ion to Washington TO ascertain upon what terms
hey can be received as Il State. The feeling in
he colony favors the measure
MONTREAL. March l2.-The snow is eight feet on
he level for many miles on the railroad track. No
rains for two days four trains are blocked from
York. The passengers are well supplied
With fuel and provisions. Some of the roads have
discontinued operations till April. Three men
we're found dead in drifts near Quebec. An ava
ancle of snow fell on a house containing fifteen
,ersons. at Point Levi, four of whom were crushed
o death.
European.
Loypox. Feb. 26-The Golden Clubs gold medal
; awarded to DR.. Joshua Lcavitt, of New York.
The Marquis Of Huntington is elected to PaIlia-
lent for Rodney.
MADRID. Feb. 2G-Thc modification of the Span j
81 Cabinet is likely to introduce a radical element.
MADRID. Feb. 2S.-The Spanish Minister to Eng
has been instructed to proceed TO Washington p
nd settle disputes which may arise in regard to p
'uba. n
'arliament. said the first duty OF the Confederation u
,as to maintain our friendly relations. The Paris F
Conference has shown the common desire for peace. o
nation saving its strength and respecting the c
dependence of others while maintaining its own, =
an count on peace. rs the other great Powers "
ont modest it, and the enemies of order are pow
to trouble it.
N,DRp. March 5-The Minister of the Interior
AVS that the Government intends to issue 4 proc a
,matIon OF amnesty for political offences. The
romulgation OF the proclamation has been post
oned on account OF recent conspiracIes, which
ave been discovered.
LoNpoN. March Late advices from Japan ST
that the port of Ycddo has been opened to b
IN commercial Intercourse. "