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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-11-25
NOVEMBER 25.

The ponderous Alta. reminded of the existence
OF the whaling business by the news of the de-
struction of the ships in the Arctic, reviews the
discussion of the advantages of San Francisco as
a whaling depot. 1t thinks that, although the
whaling Captains find advantages in their bust
ness by giving the preference to these Islands, as
the ships outfit can here be paid in oil and bone,
while there cash will only be received that bills
OF exchange are more readily negotiable here
that repairs upon vessels are more cheaply effected,
and that towage and harbor dues are cheaper
here than there that fresh recruits are cheaper
that the Hawaiian Government allows ships to
trade oil to a large amount without duty, and
that the preference is given to whalers above
merchant vessels in all cases and that finally,
the facilities for preventing the desertion of crews
are superior in the Islands yet, with all this
showing, says the Alta, the advantages of San
Francisco as a whaling port, must be apparent.
Strange that the whalers should fail to see it in
that light
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WHILE reading the graphic descriptions con-
tanned in the journals of the day, of the great fires
that have destroyed a large city and overrun
whole districts in the United States, we are led
to think seriously of the bad policy of building
light wooden structures in the midst of this city.
So apparent is the magnitude of the risk incurred
that the Insurance Companies decline to take
risks in some portions of the city at less than five
per cent.-a rate that in many instances virtually
bars owners from insuring. We do not expect
that owners Of extra-hazardous buildings with
the exception Of straw huts, which indeed, should
be tabooed within certain limits) will tear them
down, in order to avoid their being burned, but
we do think that the safety of the whole should
influence those who contemplate building, and
induce them to put up such structures as will not
only add to the architectural beauty of the city
but lessen the risk from fire. AS samples of
what should be the prevailing style of building in
the business portion of the city, instead of the
exception, we may point to the handsome brick
and concrete building of Mr.. c.. E.. Williams,
now going up on Fort street, and the two fine
f~re-proof brick storesSseently built by Mr.. j. I.
Waterhouse, in<tAe Tower part of the city.
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lAa nlzpxivin PrOcla nation by the Presf-
dent of the United STA ten.


WAsHINGToN, D. c., Oct. 28.-The process of
thes seasons has again enabled the husbandman
to garner the fruits of successful toll. Industry
has been generally well rewarded we are at
peace with all nations, and tranquility, with few
exceptions, prevails at home. Within the past
year we have in the main been free from ills
which elsewhere have afflicted our kind. IF
some of US have had calamities, these should be
an occasion for sympathy with the sufferers, of
resignation on their part to the will of the Most
High, and of rejoicing to the many who have
been more favored. l therefore recommend that
on Thursday, the Both day of November next,
the people meet in their respective places of wor-
ship, and there make the usual annual acknowl-
edgments to Almighty God for the blessings He
has conferred upon them, for their merciful ex-
emption from evils, and invoke his protection and
kindness for their less fortunate brethren, whom,
in His wisdom, He has deemed it best to chastise.
In faith whereof, l have hereunto set my hand,
and caused the seal of the United States to be
affixed. Done at the city of Washington this
twenty-eighth day of October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy
one, and of the independence of the United
States the ninety-sixth. u. S. GRANT.
BY the President.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary Of State.
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In our last we briefly alluded TO the fact that
the steamship Nevada collided with the bark n. III.
Badger on the passage TO Sydney, October 10Th.
In the Sydney Morning Herald, Of the 10th, we
find the following paragraphs explanatory Of the
affair, which however, would be the subject OF a
judicial investigation, the master Of the bark hay
ing laid a claim for the value OF bis vessel and
cargo. The steamer reported
October 18th, 1l:45 P. NJ, latitude 30 A. south.
longitude 1862 A. east night dark and hazy dis
covered a bark close ahead crossing orr bow.
showing no light, and passing her before we could
stop, her spanker-boom just scraping along our
port side. Feeling certain there was no damage
done on either side. continued on our course. At
daylight discovered that our stern was a little
injured, showing that we must have struck the
bark. probably on her quarter. October 18Th.
saw a bark steering north. Arrived mt Sydney.
October 10Th, at IL NJ. The NeUada will not pro-
coed on 10 Melbourne, as she requires some repairs.
but will leave on her return voyage on the Goth
instant"
The following is the account as given by the
Captain of the bark:
On the night Of the 18th Of October, when
within three days sail Of Auckland. to which port
she was bound, the bark 4. II. B0dqer sighted a
steamer ahead. steering directly down upon her.
The lights OF the bark, according 10 the Captains
account, had been well attended 70, and were
burning brightly. and the helm wes put hard a
port but the steamer came right on, striking the
bark in the port mizen-chains, carrying away the
main-topmast and all other spars attached, tearing
the bolts and mizen-channels from the ships side.
leaving a large hole level with the waters edge.
and starting ten planks. The further statement IL
that the steamer went right on her way, though
those on board the bark called for assiatance, as
they were 10 a sinking state but the steamer was
never even eased, BY means OF patching tho
principal hole and throwing some of the cargo
overheard, the bark was kept afoat until next day,
when the Alice Cameron hove in sight, and, In
response TO a signal of distress. bore down 10 the
damaged vessel. She was then Examined. and
reported upon as u~nseawortby and Captain Carter
agreed to take Captain Leddra and bis crew on 10
sydney. When they left the bark she bad about
i've feet water In the hold and on that night a
gale came on, with a heavy confused sea, which
would have rendered it improbable that boats
could live If Captain Leddra and his people had
been Obliged to take to them. The steamer, he
says in his report, had no masthead light. nor
could there have been any look out. for the shout
ing on board my bark could have been heard at
the distance Of half q mile. But for the timely
assistance of Captain Carter, we should all have
been drowned"
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Clean the streers.

Mr.. EDITOR :-The Board Of Health Officer shows
zeal in seeing that the inside Of private
premises are kept in regulation order would il not
be as well that some regard should DO paid to tho
outside also? Otherwise the scripture might apply
(reversed) that he made clean the inside Of the plat
ter, while without was all manner Of uncleanness,
&c. / refer to the accommodations of trash and litter
about the streets, and suggest that two or three
prisoners might be usefully employed one or two days
in each week, in sweeping the streets. II would give
the city a cleaner appearance if nothing more.
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Capt. Hopkcn, of the Sheiehq6, was disabled July
Sd. in lat. Ice north and long. ITO west, and res
cued on the 10Th of October in lat. 26o 40 north
long. 148o 52' west, and stated that nine or ten
make the date the bark passed, either October 9th or
10th, at which time it will be seen that the Comet
was ten or eleven degrees to the %northward and
twenty-fouro or twenty-five degrees TO the eastward.
This should certainly set at rest such a SANDER up
on the character of Captain Fuller. The reputation
now and heretofore enjoyed by Captain Fuller should
have been sufficient TO shield him from the charge.
Doubtless the Captain Of the Hong Kong, or some
friend in his behalf, will clear his reputation Of such
a charge as must attach, If not clearly disprovod.
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A VindicatIon.

Mr.. EDIToR-That there should be nm effort made
to discover the name of the bark that 80 inhumAnly
passed by the wreck of the brig SheLehoG is perfectly
proper but that persons should persistently state
that il was such or such a vessel, when they can by
inquiry settle the matter, is very wrong. 1 have
heard the blame laid to the North German bark
Hongkong and to the American bark Comet. To
set ut rest the matter, so far as the Comet is con-
cerned, / have obtained from Capt. Fuller the posi-
ton of that vessel from the 9th Of October to the
10th. as follows
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ST.. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL-The Rev. c. G.
Williamson will preach q sermon for young people on
Sunday morning next at st. Andrews Cathedral.
Subject IS The life and death Of Bishop Patteson."
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HAWAIIAN SToCK-Mr. James S. Lemons yellow
horse " Dandy" made the distance from the Station
House to Victor's, on Wednesday last, in forty-nine
minutes-a distance Of nine miles.
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For observation-disclosures States and her oper
troupe, after what has undoubtedly been o. SUI
cessiul season, sailed on Monday last on th
Nevada, for the Colonies.
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VOTES OF THE WEEK.

MAIL FOR THE EAsT.-The Comet will sail for San
Francisco tod ay, weather permitting.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-11-25

LITERAL Don't you see that notice-that you
mustn't spit on the floor? ~ said a policeman to u
visitor at the Court House. Very well, !" was the
reply, Il spit on the mating"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-11-25

- The Hawaiian Mission Childrens' Society,
will hold their regular meeting for the month of No
yember, at the house of E.. O.. Hall, this evening
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FROM LAHAINA, we learn that Campbell and Tur-
toms road engine is doing excellent service. 1t
makes two trips to Kaanapali per day, bringing each
time six cart-loads of cane, thus doing the work #
about forty head of cattle, and far more expeditions
ly than the cattle could do it.
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A RARE CHANcE.-We notice by advertisement
that the very desirable residence of Mr.. William
Duncan, in the valley, is offered for sale. Such
an opportunity does not often occur.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-11-25

LOUISVILLE. Oct. 1.-THE Masonic Grand Lodge
in session here have given 81 600 10 sufferers BY
the Chicago and the other northwestern nres.
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Recommendations are due to Pursers
and Alley of the Steamers Moses Taylor and
.Nepada, for files of papers and memoranda.
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RAINFALL.-The fall of rain in the east end of I'll
city since Wednesday morning last has been abor
three inches. -
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A CARD.-HAVING DECIDED ON RE-
IN manning here permanently, the undersigned offers his
services to the citizens of Honolulu as a Teacher of Music. in.
Guiding Thorough Bass also, of German, French and Spanish.
Engagements to play for concerts, parties, &c, made ON reas
enable terms also, Pianos tuned and repaired.
Any order left at Thos. g. Thrum's Bookstore will be
promptly attended to. Professor w. MULLER,
Ola Late of San Francisco. Cal
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AN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES John Meek. the
well-known and much respected Harbor Master Of
the port of Honolulu. celebrated his eightieth
birthday yesterday. The Captains numerous
friends and acquaintances abroad win be- pleased
to hear that he is still hale. hearty and active.
Some of his old friends remembered the occasion
by presenting him with a handsome and valuable
silver goblet. We join in wishing him many more
years of health and happiness.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
MIR. SAMUEL G. HAS BEEN
Iva admitted as a partner in our house from and after this
date. DoWSETT & co.
Honolulu, November 18th, 1s7l-n1l I'm.
TO LET
A THE HOUSE AND ON
90 KUKU STREET. adjoining the residence of Mr.. C. II.
(nls tn Enquire of HUGO S~TANGENwALD NJ. D.
TO BE LET
"a AT WAIKIKI. A FURNISHED COT.
Iii. nil I'm. H. WATERHoUsE.
WANTED.
A FIRST-CLASS SUGAR BOILER ; ONE
N who understands boiling in open steam pans. Apply
either in person or by letter, with references as 10 ability aud
character, TO (n4 tD G BREWER N co.
WANTED!
MAN ED TO
N and general farm work, by
Nuuanu Valley, Oct. Z, 1871. (O) J.H WOOD.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
n the estate of NAPUA ZUPPLIEN, late of Honolulu. de
ceased, are requested to present them Immediately at the
office of the undersigned with proper vouchers and proof of the
same ;. b.. DOLE, Trustee
OF the Estate of Napua Zupplien, deceased.
Honolulu, Nov. 8, 1871. IA I'm
TO LET.
VNVO OR FAMILY RESIDENCES.
s2s I'm JOHN THos. wArERHoUsE.
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THE "~KnAUEA."-By advertisement it will be
seen that a change has been made in regard to the
next trip of the steamer to Kauai. in order to ac-
commodate the business of the Circuit Court for
Mani, which meets at Lahaina on the 18th proximo.
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DTDN'T KNOW THE Be sure and hurry
down when you hear the NeUddG's gun" said the
mate to a sailor who had liberty to go up town for
a stroll. .And how will / know it by the sound,
sir u queried Jack, with a sly twinkle ia his eye.
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MAsoNIc.-The -agular monthly meeting of Lodg
LIE Progress de rOceanie No. ia, A. F.. & A. NJ.
will take place at their room, on Monday evening
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- The Hawaiian Mission Childrens' Society,
will hold their regular meeting for the month Of No
yember, at the house of E. o. Hall, this evening
at Il O'Clock. -
LITERAL Don't you see that notice-that you
mustn't spit on the floor? ' said a policeman to u
visitor at the Court House. Very well, " was the
reply, . L spit on the mating"
HAWAIIAN SToCK-Mr. James S. Lemons yellow
horse DANDY" made the distance from the Station
House to Victor's, on Wednesday last, in forty-nine
minutes-a distance OF nine miles.
ST.. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL--The Rev. C. G..
Williamson will preach a sermon for young people on
Sunday morning next at st. Andrews Cathedral.
Subject Sc The life and death Of Bishop Patteson.'
For Observation-Disclosures States and her opera
troupe, after what has undoubtedly been o. sue
cessiul season, sailed on Monday last on the
NeUadd, for the Colonies.
A RARE CHANcE.-We notice by advertisement
that the very desirable residence of Mr.. William
Duncan, in the valley, is offered for sale. Such
an opportunity does not often occur.
MAsosIc.-Ths -egular monthly meeting of Lodge
lie Progress de POceanie No. 124, A. F. & A. NJ,
will take place at their room, on Monday evening
next, at u o'clock. -
DpS'T KNOW THE SoUND-"Be sure and hurry
down when you hear the NeUddd's gun" said the
mate to a sailor who had liberty to go up town for
"a SIIOlt. Anu 1OW WI AAO" II ny tuC OUTO
sir ~ queried Jack, with a sly twinkle ia his eye.
THE "KuAuEA.u-By advertisement it will be
seen that a change has been made in regard to the
next trip of the steamer to Kauai, in order to ac-
commodate the business of the Circuit Court for
Mani, which meets at Lahaina on the 18th proximo.
A SUccEss.-The Festival for the benefit Of the
Bethel held at Buffum's Hall on Thursday evening
last, was, we are pleased to learn, q success financial
~, Notwithstanding the unpleasant weather. The
receipts will foot up about 1925.
A LUsus NATuRE.-There is on exhibition at
"Liberty Hall " in this city, a singular freak of Ma
ture-a heifer with horns on her feet instead of her
head Some one suggests that she is intended for
Arctic travelling, being shod suitably for snow or
ice. -
HORSE KILED-Mr. Layton had a valuable
horse killed by the shaft of a buggy running into
him on the Kalihi road last Sunday. The gentle
man in the carriage" who drove on, and never
inquired whether any damage had been done"
was Mr.. C. G. Bennett.
IDENTIFIED-The human remains found last week
near Moanalua, proved to have been those of a
missing from Halawa for several months past. and
is supposed to have wandered off and persisted
from exposure. -
AN AUDIENcE-Ed. Hoffman,, NJ. D., Austrian
Consul. had a special audience at the Palace on We'd
nesday last the 22d inst, at which he presented to
His Majesty from His Imperial-Royal Majesty, the
Grand Cross of the Order of Francis Joseph, accom-
panied with a letter.
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A SUccEss.-The Festival for the benefit Of thu
Bethel held at Buffum's Hall on Thursday evening
last, was, we are pleased to learn, q success financial
", Notwithstanding the unpleasant weather. Th'
receipts will foot up about 1925.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-11-25

AMERICAN THANKsGWING.-We copy lsewher
the proclamation of President Grant. setting apart
Thursday next. the 30th inst. as a day Of public
Thanksgiving. We are requested by the American
Minister Resident to state that the Rev. w. Frear
has consented to deliver a sermon at Fort street
Church on the occasion. and that all American cit
liens and the public generally are cordially invi-
ted to, attend at III O'Clock, A. N.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-11-25

A HIGH BUT TARDY TEsTIMoNIAL.-In apprecia-
ton of his valuable labors and useful scientific
studies in botany and concholOgy. the late Mr..
William Harper Pease. OF this city, was a few
months since constituted a member of the Imperial
Royal Geological and Botanical Society of Vienna.
The diploma was received here by the Noses
Taylor, some months having elapsed since the
death of the gentleman for whom it was issu0d,-
and is in the hands Of Mr.. F. A. Schaefer. 1t is
however, a source of qualification to the many
friends of the deceased TO learn that bis services
rendered to science have not been in vain, bat,
known and valued abroad. will bear fruit.
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MEETING OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FOREIGN
MIssIoSs.-The session was closed at Salem Mass,
October 9Th. President Hopkins introduced the
missionaries present, who were about to leave for the
field Of their labors, in touching remarks, to which
several of them responded. Those who return to
missionary work are Rev. II. N. Barnham and wife,
Of Harpool mission ; Rev. Luther II. Gulick and
wife, of the Japanese mission Rev. Chauncey Good
rich and wife, Of the North China mission Rev. II.
A. Schaufier and wife, Of the Constantinople mission I;
and the Rev. John 7. Gulick. Of the North China
mission. The new missionaries are as follows Mrs.
Anna E. Mumford, to Bulgarian Turkey ; Rev. w.
A. Spalding and wife to Western Turkey Rev. j.
d. Davis and wife to Japan Rev. j. Henry House to
Bulgaria ; Rev. w. Parsons to the same mission j.
w. Berry, III. d. to japan Thos. l.. Briggs to the
Dakotsh mission Rev. e. Scott and wife TO Eastern
Turkey. The farewell services we're of an exceeding
ly interesting and impressive character.
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THE SroRM-0ne of the old-time Kona storms is
now on a visit to the Islands, having commenced TO
blow decidedly from south by east on Wednesday.
Capt. Crane Of the .Nettie, arrived on that day, re-
ported a very heavy swell setting N. E, and an cas-
terly current. He saw the steamer, which sailed on
Wednesday, as she was squaring away on her course
to the eastward, making sail before the fresh gale,
while the spray was flying over her fore and aft,
quite lively. The prospects are that she will make an
nxfrn nnick naaaana -
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A LUsus NATURE-There is on exhibition at
"Liberty Hall T" in this city, a singular freak of Ma
ture-a heifer with horns on her feet instead of her
head Some one suggests that she is intended for
Arctic travelling, being shod suitably for snow or
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HORSE KILED-Mr. Layton had a valuable
him on the Kalihi road last Sunday. The gentle
man in the carriage" who drove on, and never
inquired whether any damage had been done"
was Mr.. c. C.. Bennett.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-22
The Prince of wales, Convalescenii.

LONDON, Dec. lS-Noon.-The morning bulletin from Sandringham announces that the Prince of Wales slept well last night, and his condition is in all respects satisfac- tory. Prayers were again offered in all the churches yesterday for the complete restoration of His Royal Highness.
 LONDON, Dec. ls.-An official bulletin from Sandringham says the Prince of Wales has passed quiet day. BLEGG, the Princes groom, died to day from typhoid fever, contracted at about the same time with His Royal Highness. Queen Vic toria will leave Windsor, probably today for Osborne, Isle of Wight, where she pro- poses staying during the Christmas holi- days. A public rejoicing took place in Windsor today over the convalescence of the Prince of Wales. A number of oxen and sheep were roasted by order of the town authorities, and general feast was held, to which the poor and many other persons were invited.
 LONDON, Dec. l9-5 A. M.-The progress of the Prince of Wales towards convales- cence is pronounced to be satisfactory, and It is announced that he will probably be able to go out of the house in three or four days.