The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1871-07-19

TIE SIGNING OF THE JOINT HIGH TREATY. We
learn from the most reliable authority obtained
through a keyhoe, that we have spared lab0r or
expense 10 securng-the information we mean, not
the keyhOle-that the ceremonies attending tho
signing of the Grey old Hoar treaty exceedingly
imposing. The British end Of the Commission put
on their best clothes and all their decorations, from
the garter to the red necktles Of Bath and not to
be outdone, our eud Of the Commission adorned
itself in the most amazing manner. Gen. Schenck
wore the full uniform Of a MajorGeneral, with all
the army decorations to which his career IN the heid
entitled him. He was followed by Secretary Fish,
who wore a medal as big as the lid Of a snuf box,
presented to him some time during the past genera
tion by volunteer fire company Of New York. *
Attorney General Hoar came wrapped In the gown
of judge Of the Supreme Court, the same having
been made for him when be expected promotion TO
the bench and didn't get It. He did get the gown,
however and be seized on this occasion 70 use Il.
Judge Nelson wore over his gown the American
Hag, looped up with fishing tackle, which was very
light and graceful, but somewhat irritating as the
hooks kept catching In his legal calves. Senator
Williams was clad IN the full anti Of ComaEchs
Indian. which be borrowed from old Joe Wilson's
mining bureau, which was very imposing but
smeed badly Bancroft Davis eontenied himself
with wearing nothing but the American eagle. Is
was first class specimen, taken from tbs sgrieul-
tural bureau, and has a wired tail and red flannel
eyes, which make it look perfectly terrific. follow
ing these gentlemen appeared, first General Dent In
full regimeu,als, carrying the original copy Of the
Constitution; after him came fifteen assistants each
carrying on a silver waiter an engrossed copy Of an
amendment to the Constitution, tied up IN blus
ribbon svrent the fffeeuth which waa in the keen
ing Of an American citizen Of African descent, and
his amendment appropriately adorned with
black ribbon. On the side Of the English Commis-
sioners appeared the second joists veal outlets
each carrying some article necessary to the slgniag.
such tapers, wax, pens etc. The two forces were
drawn up on either side ofihe room Ike the oppos
ing armies the stage in spectacular drama. Then
each Commissioner, beginning with Secretary Fish.
signed the important document, which the New
York Tribune subsequently stole. As soon a. Sec
retary Fish signed, be presented the quiH pen be
had used-plucked from some departed goose 10
serve the purposes Of diplomatic dnck-to Earl de-
Grey, who Immediately aYcTed his intention 70
transmit the same to the British Museum. he ihen
took of bis garter and presented Il to Secretary
Fish, who will deposit the ssme In the Smithsonian
Institute, under 4 glass case. The treaty being
signed, all the company present embraced and shed
tears General Dent blew his nose Lord Tentreden,
who embraced Senator Williams, was overcome By
his emotion, and wss observed 10 rush out with
handkerchief to his nose. We are pained to add
that the stuffed eagle has not been returned TO tho
agricultural department, and that old agricultural
go-cart Capron, hopes Il never will BE- He says be
is tired Of the Eagle and wosld rather lave the
value Of 10 money. fits al the samsThs Capital.