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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-01-15
Another Envoy. Commissioner or
What not for GRlina.

We understand that His Majesty's Cabinet
have decided that the only way to settle the labor
question is to send to China for more coolies, and
that the Board of Immigration have determined
that, in order to make a proper selection of
laborers, a commissioner must be sent from these
islands. So far the people must acquiesce, but
in the choice of individuals for the service, it is
becoming in us to say that some person or persons
should be selected for the mission whose character
and reputation stand above reproach in this COM
munity, and who possess other requisite qualifca-
tions. 1t is too often the case that the Govern
ment selects persons for foreign service who
desire a pleasure trip, or who have decided upon
visiting the land of their birth, and who, hap
pening to stand well with the authorities, are
approached and willingly accept the service, at a
rate that would not justify another and more de-
sirable person in accepting it. Because a person
may desire to visit the old folks at home, very
laudable of itself, it is hardly fair to ask tax
payers to pay a part, and perhaps a large part,
of his expenses while absent on the visit. Now
it is possible that there are parties contemplating
a visit to Europe or the United States who would
be only too happy to go via China and the Suez
route, particularly if the expenses of the journey
were betrayed by the public, and possibly be-
cause the service would entitle them to add "H.
III. M. Commissioner :" to their signature. 1t
would be an endorsement of character that might
be very essential to their comfort abroad, and
perhaps add to their importance in some quiet
village on the Continent or in the United States.
A person should be sent whose time and whole
attention should be devoted to the selection of
Chinese families for the purpose of colonization.
1t is a well known fact that foreigners in China
are compelled to transact their business through
a native of the country that these middle men
will carefully guard the interests Of their princi-
pal, but that any other party with whom they
are thrown in contract with, lie considered fair
game to fleece. 1t would seem to be very desira-
bic that one of our principal Chinese merchants
should %ccompan the Commissioner of the
Board, although we can not see why the Chinese
merchant should not be sent as Commissioner,
who, knowing what our want is, will be enabled
to act with an intelligence that no other could.
There is overwhelming evidence to the fact that
Chinese are not considered desirable immigrants
in other parts of the world, because they seldom
colonize: they will work out an allotted term, or
longer if need be, to collect a certain sum and
then they take it back to China every person
being, SO to speak, an exhaust pipe through
which the capital of u country is withdrawn. 1t
is therefore n matter of the first Importance to
select families who seek to emigrate for the pur-
pose of colonization.
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other appointments, it has boldly defended, gloried,
and prepared itself to sustain its policy.
But a few weeks since the columns of its organ
contained a proposition to submit the ques-
ton of the constitutionality of the " Masters and
Servants - law to the Supreme Court. We at
once had no doubt of the authorship OF the pro-
posal; we recognized, Immediately, in the auda-
city and cool impudence of the proposal, him whom
we have always recognized as the chief operator
in the ministerial councils, especially in the pres
ent stand taken by the Government. OF cours>,
the question should be submitted to the Supreme
Court, two of whose members are not only directly
personally interested in it, but have made no
secret long, long ago, of avowing their opinions
and one of them appointed expressly, without other
qualification, for his known opinion upon that and
a certain other question. There has been SO much
of bribery and other disreputable work going on,
in fact matters have arrived at such a pass, that
the people of lhis country, the Independent mid
die and working classes, must look to their own
safety. They must take a bold and decided
stand against the encroachments Of an unscrupu-
lous and corrupt Government, whose only active
motive is personal interest, if they expect any one
of their dearest and most cherished rights to be
preserved to them one moment after it becomes
the private interest of such a Ministry to deprive
them of it. And the most obvious and direct
mode of staying the advances of power is through
the Legislature of the land. Our only hope is ii in
the return of independent and true men to repre-
sent the constituencies of the country, who will
not be seduced by brides of Government patron
age. nor terrified by threats of vengeance who
will go forward to the performance of their duty
with an eye singly to the public interest.
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which all clauses in the interest OF humanity had
been carefully expunged, because, torsooth, 1t
might be irksome to the employer? Is it not an
equally hard condition to compel men to labor
under a contract they never signed and cannot
read? Our correspondent will remember that at
one of the meetings in Kaumakapili, when it was
clearly proved that a certain coolie was held by a
contract in which his name was not Incorporated,
that he had never signed, Mr.. S. n. Castle virtu-
ously declared that he hoped the employer of the
coolie would release him, and he was released.
Most of the conditions under which our coolies
are held are hard, this new one is not more 50, it
is merely cumulative.
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THE ROAD BETWEEN HMO AND W~AINEA.-Recently,
Mr.. Hitchcock of Hilo, has surveyed the route for .
road from HilO to Waimea, on the Island of Hawaii,
TO run between Nauna Kea and Mauna Loa- This
road, when completed, will prove one of the greatest
benefits possible to confer upon the people of that
Island. 1t will open q large tract of land which,
although naturally the most fertile and productive of
any in the Kingdom, has hitherto been unavailable
ON account of the impOssibility of access from any Of
the ports on the Island. Splendid grazing and sugar
lands have remained unimproved on the ranges of
wild cattle (Which are Of little profit to any body)
for the reason that they have been penned in for
want Of roads. This road will run through the
valley between the two mountains, crossing the
lower end Of the lava How Of 1855, and passing
around the flank Of Nauna Kea to Waimea. The
distance gained by this road will be the difference
between f~fty-three and scvcnty-fve miles, the former
being over an even country and the latter crossing
from seventy-6ye to n hundred gulches, varying
from one to five hundred feet in depth. This road
can easily be connected with the district of Kona. by
what is known as the . Judd road, > n short contin-
uatiOu Of which would Intercept the Waimea road,
near the point where the latter leaves the plain
between the two mountains to curve around the flank
Of Mauna Kea, making the district of Kona, as near
by that route to Hilo as that of Waimea- There is
already n rOad around the flank of Mauna Kea to n
point about fifteen miles above Hilo, which could be
connected win the line lately surveyed, by about
ChTee miles extension This latter road would make
the large and valuable district Of Hamakua. access
lille by an easy days travel to the port of Hilo.
avoiding at the same time, the innumerable gulches
on the beach road, as it runs along at an elevation
Of from 1000 to 1000 feet above the sea level.
which takes it far above the deep and dangerous
ravines, so numerous and difficult of massage below
On this, the northeastern slope of Mauna Kea. are
at least 200 square miles of fertile lands, capable of
either the cultivation of sugar or the grazing of
cattle, which viii be opened, to easy access, by the
proposed road.-Ga=eite.
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CHICAGO. New. IA TribuHs'S New York special
says the heavy break down in gold is now known
20 be caused by the general belief that Secretary
Boutwell, will in n very few weeks make a grand
coup, and at once return to specie payments, thus
forestslling the decision Of the Supreme Court.
which will undoubtedly he that the Legal Tender
Act is unconstitutional. The decision is expected
abont the end OF the year This action of the
tress throughout the country. and create u panic in
the produce aud general merchandise markets ;
lint as the step has to be taken some time, the
Dresent is considered the most convenient polite
aIIy-better indeed than any other period not so
remote from the presidential election. Among the
numerous financial measures Ia contemplation by
Mr.. Boutwell, is one to replace the Five-twenty
bonds about due by a large foreign loan. This
bas also been cOntra1icted but nevertheless it is
now about agreed upon with the agents of foreign
bankers now In this country.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-01-15
ARRIVALS.

an. IO-Schr Kate Lee, Borres, from Hawaii
IO-Schr Warwick, John Bull, from Nolokai.
I3-Schr Annie, Patty, from Hawaii.
I3-Schr Mary, Kaai, from Maui.
I4-Schr Nettie Merrill, CIuney, from Maui
I4-SGhr Isabella. from Hawaii.
14-Schr Hattie, Nika, from Kauai
Is-Schr Jenny, Lambert from Kauai
I4-Schr HOkuleLe, DudOit, from MolOkai-
I-Schr Kinsu, Wahia, from Maui
15-Schr Fairy Queen, smith, from Kauai.
I5-Schr Luka, Hatfield, from Kauai
I5-Schr Manuokawai, Makahi, from Maai.
5-Schr Marilda, Berril, from Hawaii
I5-Schr IA Moi, Powers, from Maui
I5-Schr Kamaile, Ballastier, from MOlOkai.
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COM M
s4rURDAr. JANUARY Is, 1870.

cal commercial news is a scarce commodity this week,
-asl ng having occurred worthy Of special note
ve have no foreign arrivals 20 report and but TWO de-
- The Hawaiian brig Kams hamsba y. cleared on the
inst, fr The EuanO Islands, with stores Tbs Danish
..rs Miranda cleared on the 18th inst. Tor Bakers Island to
guan0-
ring e the interruption 81 the trade winds coasters are
ned ~ their routes, and produce comes forward slowly
COMET. fr san Francisco. C~qm6udgS, for Portland,
"a, and the Byzanffnn, Er Victoria, V. l., are all de-
ID waiting freights.
zee arrivals from san Francisco will Depend much upon the
ntinuance Of the present Light battling Winds Inc
ger viii be due next week and the d. {. Murray curing
flowing week
Sc note a special trade sale at auction by Messrs- Adams
Wider, on Tuesday next. at the store Of hessrs- HON.
eyer a Co. at which EHI be offered a fine assortment Of
and desirsbt. ro~I-. lately received
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-01-15
EXPORTS.

FoR GUASO IsLANDs-Per K~amehameha ", Jan. 18th -
BREAD Fs... 22I5 Potatoes. bbls........ %
Beef bbls..-.-..-..- 45 Shocks, gals..-...---.. 500
Poi, lbs .--.--..--.-.2I,OcO And stores
RaIue-FOTeign $40 10 Domestic ,l225o.
FoK BAKER's IsLASD-Per Miranda, Jan. 12th:-
Stores.
VaIue-FOreign
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-01-15

I COoKE-WnDER-On Monday evening, January 10Th, at
Fort Street Church. by Rev. Z. {. BisseH, JOSEPH Z. COOKE
to Miss H. e. WILDER No cards
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-01-15
DEPARTURES S.

Jan S-Schr Jenny, Lambert, for Kauai
S-Schr Ka Moi, Powers, for Maui
S-Schr Nettie Merrill, Quincy, for Maui
S-Schr Mary Ellen, Crane, for Maui.
u-Schr Warwick, John Bull, for MOlOkai-
I-Schr Moi Keiki, Nape, for Maui.
lI-Schr Owana, Makanahelehele, for Maui
l2-Haw brig Kamehameha v, Hickman, for Guano isis.
I2-SchT Kate Lee, BOres. for Hawaii
13-Dan bark Miranda, PIasse, for Bakers Island.
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Ships' MniIs.
PORT OF HONOLULU. II. L.

FOR SAN FRAxCIscO-Per bark Comet, January IS.
FoR LAHAIyA-Per Netrie Merrill, this day
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
pLourr COUNTY, yrrprcArKp.

Governor Senter forced through public
opinion, raiscd in some places TO fever heat
overthe sensational outrageous SANDER con
corning the Logan Chapel difficulty, pub
lished in the Press and Herald, has sent
an official request to the Sheriff of Blount
county to investigate fully the facts con-
corning the Bays trouble, and forward the
same TO his office We were informed of
this fact some days ago, but preferred to say
nothing about II until the investigation
was closed. We were told yesterday that
Sheriff Alexander, in company with
James w. Hitch, Conservative and
Logan's Chapel, and took the affidavits of
Alex. Kennedy, ST., John Thomas (Ken-
nedy's father-in-law) and VIM. II. Ken
nedy, all Conservatives, and William
Goddard, John Headriek, Jr., and w. KEEL
Ter, Republicans. From gentlemen who
read copies of their a1iidavits to be
published to-day in the Soldiers Gazette,
italy as we firstreported them. The old
gentleman, Mr.. Thomas says the only
''bludgeon" in the gathering was light
walking stick which Mr.. Goddard has car
ried for the last ten years. They all
swear there were no pistols seen, no loud
cursing mo boistreous language such as made
the Sabbath day hideous. The only knives
seen were in the hands of one or two, who
were whiting with them. This is the of
fetal report which will be in Gov. Senter's
hands to-day. Our readers can imagine
how this story will be reconciled with the
Observation-Disclosures telegram sent to the
Banner or with the slanderous article pub
lished here. This report brings the case,
In new light, prominently before the
whole State, and makes it more than ever
necessary that we should know who to
hold responsible for the lie. Will the
Press and Herald give us some help in
this matter? 1t has been the agenes
through which Blount county has suffered
great damage, aad it certainly must b.
anxious to relieve itself of the very grave
responsibility resting upon it, 1t may
have some dclicacy in exposing its friends
and we therefore offer to make il easier by
making persistent and earnest demands
We must know who to fix this lie upon
and we are determined to find the man
The whole community is Interested, and
we are persuaded, await patiently for al
answer
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
B.p,i., convention.

A convention of the Baptists of East Tenncs
soc has been appointed to take place in this city,
on Wednesday, the Sth day of June; the eXer-
ciscs to begin at begin at 3 clock, T. NJ The
object of the convention is to secure more ear
nest cooperation among the Baptsts of this see
ton.
The several railroads have kindly agreed to
pass persons attending the Convention for one
fire Those who come by the East Tennessee
and Virginia Railroad will be furnished with
return tickets by the Agent from whom they
purchase. On the Knoxville and Kentucky
and the Knoxville and Charleston Railroads
full fare will be paid coming, and certificate
from the Secretary of the Convention will pass
them back
A committee has been appointed by the Knox
Vile Church TO provide homes for all who come.
This committee will attend the arrival of each
train on Wednesday and receive the brethren.
Those who come by private conveyance will
please report to John W. Cruze, corner of Gay
and Union streets. The difficulty of providing
stable room obliges the committee to request
that all will come by railroad who cam
We trust there will be full attendance, and
that the Convention will be success in ev-
cry respect
All papers in East Tennessee please copy.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
Teachers, Meeting.
answer.

a regular meeting of the Knoxville Teachers
Association was held yesterday in the East
Tennessee Institute, Prof Butler presiding.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Jesse Bunker.
The presence of teachers who had not been in
attendance before was an evidence that the As
ISOLATION is gaining in strength and favor.
Prof Butler made some remarks on the cor
respondence held with teachers in reference to
the convention of the 10th pro1imo.
The following members were appointed a
Committee of Arrangements Prot. Nicholson,
Prof Rodgers and Mr.. Bradford
Gu motion of Prof Nicholson, Prot. Butler
wa added and made Chairman of the Com
mittee.
Prof Nicholson-suggested that the members
of the Association should begin the public dis
cu-son of educational questions; that the pro-
pretors of our papers had generously proffered
the free use of their columns for educational
articles, and the opportunity ought to be i'm
proved at once.
Prof Butler made personal and practical APP
plication of the suggestion to each member, and
several contributions were promised.
After general remarks on subjects OF
interest to the Association, the meeting adjourn
/ ed till June the 9Th, at 10l A., NJ.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
Fire.

About o'clock last evening an alarm OF fire
was given, originating in dry-Siln of lumber
ut the railroad crossing, near The carpenter shop
occupied by Messrs. Fshnestock Il Son. The
different fire companies werepromptly on hand
and rendered efficient service Niagara hose
cart was disabled by falling down an embank-
ment.
Two or three casualties were reported. One
white man was knocked down by stream of
water from the steam engine, and colored fire.
man ran over and badly hurt.
We are glad to know that the loss of Messrs.
Richardson, Burr Il Terry, by the partial de-
struction of their plank kilns, Is not 50 heavy
as was first reported Only about one-third of
the lumber was destroyed and the loss will not
exceed 5000 With indomitable energy these
gentlemen have gone to work making repairs,
and will be all right again by Wednesday next.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
COMMERCIAL.
Knoxville Wholesale Market.

Rcricio of the Market for the toeek ending
Monday, May D. 1870.
But little change to note in the produce mar
kct since our last report Receipts of corn very
light; the demand also limited. Bacon comes
forward slowly; quite a difference in the views
of producers and shippers, Nothing occurring
in wheat millers not inclined to take up the re-
mainder of the old crop at more than $l00 to
]. 10 for red and white No oats offered would
bring 65 TO zoe. loose
CoRN-Very scarce Demand not as heavy rs
last week--from ]. Is to LIZA, sacked in depot
shippers charging l22!@l.2 % q bushel by the
car load.
WHEAT-Demand for Red at $l.Oo@l.O5.
White quiet and steady, 81 10
0ATs--Receipts light. Prime black for seed
is wanted, 65@75c.
FLoUR-Market steady and quiet Good
brands of Family sell at $500, and Extra at
S265@2T5, by the quantity
BAcoN-Heavy Hog round, well smoked,
l4@ l4ic; Clear Sides, Ice. But few sales
LARD-Market quiet. Prime Leaf ia l9c.
FEATHERs-Dull; Prime, $4,000.
COUNTRY PRoDUCE-Butter 20@25c. q ID.
Potatoes, $1.0O@l.5o Maple Sugar, l0@l2c.
Chickens, 2o@25ei Turkeys COO
$lO0
sEEps-cloycr sll,oo; Timothy $1,000
600
BEEF Market quiet and steady
Shipping cattle 4s@6lc inferior irregular
HAY--Demand quiet, with stock full Prime
Timothy and Herds Grass, baled, 81 %; loose,
by wagon load, Sl.00@l.l5
PLAsTER--Market well supplied Fresh
ground $500 q bag or $1,000 T. ton
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
Excursion Tickets for Decoration Day.

We are glad to announce, upon the informa-
ton Of the committee, that the several railroads
leading into Knoxville have consented to sell
haf-fare tickets to all persons desiring to attend
the decoration ceremonies on the 30th instant
The tickets will be sold as carly rs the 29th, and
be good for several days. Wehope our friends
from neighboring towns will come and join us
in our services on that occasion. Good speakers
good music, and above all the privilege will be
afforded of participating in paying our tribute
of respect to our gallant dead
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
Alabama Claims.

We are informed that the most persistent and
unyiclding of the private citizen. who have
claims against the. British Government are DIR.
j. c. Aver Il Co., of Lowell, Mass, the manu-
tacturers of medicines They will consent to
nothing less than that their deman for med-
zines destroyed by the British pirates shall be
paid in gold and in dollars 10 the last cent They
are embodened by the fact that the destruction
of their goods by the English in China and else
where (for where are not that troublesome ma
ton trampling upon somebody?) have hitherto
been paid in full and they now say that shall
ha They, however, propose thi- compromise {;
Give US Canada and we via call it even, because
we can then send our remedies there without
duty L Washianton Ncns.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25


We are permitted by the Commissioners
appointed by the Government to receive
sealed prosals to sell to the Government
a lot 100 to 100 feet, upon which to erect
the proposed Coustom House and Post
Office. We of course can make no COM
ments now, but give the news to the pub
lie. The. Government will take prompt
action and the location will soon be filled.
Mr.. A. b. Mullett, the Architect, is expect
cd here to give more detailed information.
THE PROPOSALS.
j. ii. CURREY--lst Proposition Corner
Asylum and Gay streets, 10 feet on Asylum
and 100 feet on Gay street, $4,000.
"a Proposition Corner Asylum and Gay
streets, leo feet on Asylum and 100 feet on Gay
street, Sl3 200
J. ii. CRoZIRR-C Corner Church and State
streets, 100 feet on Church and leo feet on State
X. /. WILSON-Corner Clnch and Prince
streets l60 feet ON Prince and l2s feet on Clinch
D. T. BoYNToN, and others-.C orneHP rinee
snd c9Gh n irsss % f 6 on Prince and 10y
| VIM. HEISKELL, President Board of Trus-
tees-Corner Church and Locust streets, l60 feet
on Church and 100 feet on Locust street, 5000
f. T. HALL-Corner Asylum and Harris
streets, 100 feet on Asylum Street, 200 feet in
| Harris street Amount offered for $4,000.
! WILLIAM PARK-Corner CumberlanC
and Prince streets, 100 feet on Cumberland ano
| 40 feet on Prince streets 5000.
a. l.. MAXW ELL-Corner Broad and Bel
levue streets, 200 feet on Broad and 200 feet OF
Bellevue streets Property offered for nothing
l.. \. PARHAM-Corner Asylum and Prime
streets, 142 feet on Asylum and les feet on Primo
streets, $4,000.
w. X. ECKLE-Asylum street and Marke
Square, 100 feet square, $4,000. This PROPOSE
ton cannot be received, as it does not com
within the requirements of the advertisement
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
Life Assurance.

We take pleasure in announcing that the
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United
States has become the leading Company of the
world. Its business for 1868 exceeded that Of
any other Company doing business in the
United States by $l8000,O0o. IT. new business
for the year 1889 amounted to Sol, O2l, l4l. The
brilliant career and present high standing of the
Equitable presents striking example of VIII,
may be accomplished by liberaity and prompt
itade, based upon great business experience, II
is purely mutual Company declaring its div
idends yearly to all policy holders. Major L.
II. Bowles is the General Agent for East Ten
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