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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-19
GENERAL RAILROAD CONVENTION,
Ii.i of the Officers Of the New AssocIntion--
Important subjects for tbe Executive Com.
,pittee TO Investigate.

Ii.i of the Officers Of the New AssocIntiOn
Imporlant sntiecis for the Executive Com.
mittee 10 Investigate.
ST. LOUIS, NO, Jan. 49, 1872.
The Railroad Convention yesterday elected The
following officers OF the ne Associations Presi-
dent Thomas Allen, President of the Iron Noun.
raj superintendent OF the Louisville and Nash vile
Railroad; secretary and Treasurer. J. II. Shelden
General superintendent Of the Gilman, Clinton and
Springfield Railroad; Executive Committee l.. j.
Fleming. General superintendent or the Mobile
and ONO railroad; A. Mitchell, General Super
lntcndent OF the Illinois Central Rail-
road; W. r. Arthur, General superintendent of the
North Missouri Railroad; J. c. McMullen, General
superintendent OF the Chicago and Alton Railroad,
and q. II. Nettlcton OF the Hannibal and st. Joseph
Railroad
Atlanta, Ca, was selected az the next place OF
meeting. on the FIRST Tuesday In April.
The Executive Committee was directed to appoint
committees OF three each, 20 report at future meet
lngS on the followlng sublects:-
FTsf-Some plan for abOlshinR the custom OF
paying commissions on the sale Of tickeIs.
SecOnd-The best means OF bringing about the to-
tai abolition OF the present system.
Thud-lnerchangc and proper charges for cars,
including repairs Of foreign cars.
F0urh-The maintenance OF agreed rates.
FUth-Thc question OF the employment OF dil-
charged employees by other lines.
S,Ith-The question OF responsibility o. railroad
companies for injuries TO employees and others.
The President instructed TO apply TO Con !ress
for charter Tor the ASSOCIATION and the secretary
was Instructed to send circulars to the various ran.
road companies in this country and Canada. inviting
members then signed the constitution, Alter which
the meeting was adjourned.
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STREET QUOTATIONS.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

THURSDAY, Jan. is r. NJ.
CofrEE.Ro continued to meet with u fair demand but
other descriptions remained quiet The market however
very firm We hear OF sales of 3l40 bags Rio. per
Christian IX private terms $3.50 bags Msracaibo esod
2l.c Gle, and resale Baltimore of the cargo
of the ubn- about LOO bag, private We quote
Csrrocs tio ordinary 1910. i61cc do fair 1890
"A lie do DO good, Eiec. we do DO prime. Bi.c a
ls59c, gold. IN bond ~ days; Msracsbo, lee 2nc La
risyrs, lsc Zoe: 81 Domingo m bond, I4c l4iec Java
&c = .tc.. gold duty psld
CoT1o..-There la. been good demand o.dsy cotton
the spot, the market closing strong Al &c Improvement
The for future delivery and &c. higher.
The sai o. 'Ihsn.e uu Al
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INSTALLATION OF A BROOKLYN PASTOR

The Few. J. g. Butter. D. d., formerly OF Philadel.
pnia, was last evening installed pastor oil the First
Presbyterian church, Brooklyn, f. D., in the pres.
ence OF "a large congregation. The Rev. Dr. Adams
OF New York, preached an able insta lation sermon
anl the exercises were conducted by the Rev.
Dr. Wells, Rev. Or. brown and Rev. Dr. Green, OF
Brooklyn. me cnurch mas been without q pastor
since the rshreMeut VI tue Rev. samuel CaIllle,
ycaI
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BROOKLYN's DEATH RECORD

There were oil deaths IN Brooklyn last week Of
the deceased 60 were men, 80 women, 81 boys ana
~ grls SO were between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
and were over so years; 133 were natives of the
United States, SO OF Ireland, % of Germany 10 OF
England, OF Russia and each OF Cuba Scotland
ana France. Pneumonia carried or 20, consume.
ton "a smallpox Il, Group TO- scarlatina, marasmus
and apOpexy each, disease of brain 49, dIplltheria
8, dropsy 8, bronchitis O. disease OF heart TO- The
highest death rate was attained In the Tenth ward
where the number OF deaths was 90
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" heat was du but steady with sales of ~ O0 bush
SeSgp so!h~s evsre q os e nor Nc. ss %wa nS
Southern red in an 81 20 Tor wue Corn was lower.
Ss we're s sa aed $40 r or "a re
new mxed anoat loc AISLE for mixed old
were duil and hesyy closing nominal al Gsee Soc
bushels within the range Rye was dull and
IS GOO bI he az Sc for tworowed State Canada
FEffalirs-Ths market has shown trine more activity
to-day and rates remained without noticeable chance. The
minei sshough there was little inquiry for vessels for
any The reported today were As fol-
also sos ss zoo
s
s9 S6ls rs. AZ So .src,a lard ami s75 boxes bacon s
ros ~ 81 Cd rS OSi
s.n co for 81 sS . S"
bark o1 Bremen general cargo on private terms
ranean. s.lOO Obls. reineo petroleum. 5s 80.
@ eoni nn mo erss inquiry for do
ssc Foreign was entirely neglected and nominal At quo
tatons. We quoe;-
cuDs-GensrusaI and mixed. ...lsc. sdc isc. zoo
Muicovado, fehnng ....... So q $50
Muscovaio, grocsry'............ - soc. n Soc.
furto uc0. Observation-Disclosures. CSC. 80
M asands .6c go
NAVAL market Tor spr urpoSas w Sne
quiz quiet ana but s. :. s S S wns
ST u IS GS sSo SS .sa a 10 I DO
NAMED dull and nominal a former hcures
PfTRoLEUM-The market continued very dun for re-
s snss and IND price. w,rs entirely nS%H
neglected. and nominal at IL 10 l3,9c NapLtho, aithoug
inactive was steady at l2c. 12jsc for Western city.
Case remain I'd dun and "A We
Of saes of o bbs rehnr for balance month at aSac At
the creek the market was dull but nominaly Unchanged
quoted at $S 81 ~ W upper and "a o. The
Phlatepha market continued duh and nominal al 2c.
refined Tor ba ance OF month.
PRovIsioSs-keaerts Pork. 81 barrels beef, - pack
cut meats Sl do; lard l1e2 barrels and tsrces
The PORK market ruled quiet but steady old
barrels new at $l4 3i cash 300 barrels sellers option
until May at lf 3d. Late last evening 1850 barrels
for March at $4 20 In JobDlng los about $40
changed hands at Sl3 S7 for old and Si 80 Il for
ern short clear, ana TIC. for ions clear Western
city Dressed - hogs were quiet, quoted at 59sc
Bee quiet bu. steady The were q ou 10 bbls
and tierces. within the OF So $3 for ST $l3
for mess Sl6 SIS for prime terces, and $40
81 or India mess erces beer hams contir ued quiet
but unchanged We near OF sales OF about 20 bbs from
S93 S25 Cut meas were In moderate demand at former
prices The sales, however, prncD small lots.
eote :smo ked shoulders &C. a6}pc.; smoked 0c.
HE picked bellies boxed and loose 7fc. 7s4. picked
Lari quiet and shade easier. The sale. were SO
erces ut a3sc for prime, 7-ljc for choice 25U
herces for january at s'c; $50 do for February, at
BOO tor March, at 9ac. II 7l6c. 25O for April, al
RloF-There has been good denan to-day for all de-
scrptons former prices The sales
lima &c. sac rs bags PAtna a. 7sc 79sc go bags
SUgAR-ihe market generally continued quiet. Refining
steady the OF &C. sssc for tsir good
hear OF sales OF 30 bids Cuba at lOc. 1900
fined mo ierae request and steady at ne Ic
A. and II &C. lG19o for hards Messrs. G. Amann * Co.
report the stock, sales and receipts folows:--
o.o.,. Hsd. Bor~. Bug. Ac'odo.
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ST. PATRIcK'S DAY IN MAssACHUs ETrS--lt has
been decided to hold grand celebration or the
Catholic temperance societies on st. Patrtcks Day
TIN MarCh. In Fail klvar.
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The quotations based on cotton running quality not
morn than grade above or below grade quoted
FLOUR AND .Recepts-flour, bs67 bbis. wheat,
aNDO busnes; T60U do 100 bbIs 4Ul
bags oats 1920 bushels; barley, II 900 do Flour
ruled and heavy though holders shipping
GENERALLY pretty firm In their views The about
1900 b6s including $50 bbs Of Southern and DO bbs
spcrnne ut prices within the uuoat
Corn meal continued duh nominal nj our quotations
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The following table shows the highest ana lowest
prices Of the pr!ncipal stocks during the day:-

In this table yesterday the highest price of Han.
nibal and ST. Joseph preferred should have been
701a ana not rs, as misprinted
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MnTrird.
HAZARD -cHEvALIER.-B the Rev. John Hall, @,
Il. HAZARD 10 SARAH A. CHEvALIER.
Canada papers please COPY.
iiINE-STRArToV.--0l TUESDAY, evening January
16 AZ the re lence OF the BRIDES father, Dy tRe
REV. O. @. Keys, Mr.. EDWARD HISE TO Miss VENKy
j. STRATTON, hOJh OF this city. No cards
LEFFERTs- -CRANE.-On Wednesday, January IT,
AT the residence or the brides parents. 81 Second
avenue by The Kew William Il. Hu excl. OF ST. AIMS
church, MOriiSania, WILLIAM Ii. LEFFERTS to
EDITH. daugnlcr OF jOhn j. Crane
POYNT2-- o. LEsRY. -On Thursday, January IL, at
the residence or the BRIDE Dv the Rev. H. r. Ba xter
FRANCIS w. P0y VIZ, formerly OF Iralee, county
Kerry, Ireland, to ALICE AIRY. eldest dau inter Of
the late Conner OLearv, ESQ., OF the same place.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-05-11
6 MY COLUM N!
Not THIS, but the Other One!
Queer! Very Queer!


Queer! Very Queer!
I'm MY ADVERTISING COLUMN. MY
III Anchors and Chains for sale are crowded out and are
amongst the Notions-(a British Notion) They will be sold
cheap, very cheap.
Funny! Very Funny!
In my Advertising Column. my Bird Traps, Bird Houses
and Breedi & Cages, of which I have a splendid assortment,
are crowded out. Thsy will be sold cheap, very cheap.
Queer! Very Queer!
My PiIs-BIair's, whelpton's and Cookies are crowded out
aud are included IN the Notions.
Iron Posts for Wire Fencing, which I will sell for rs cents
each, is much less than the raw material costs here.
The Funniest of aII-Brussels Carpet which 1 have
80 per cert less than the Carpet for the New Hotel cost in
be added to the San Franc SEQ cost. 1t would take a mathe-
matician to calculate the loss incurred by not purchasing here.
Not Queer or Very Queer!
The Steamer Kilauea is a decided success and materially as
sists to promote trade and develop the resources of the Kingdom
(Grumblers notEithstanding)
The New Hotel.
There mas been a difference OF opinion in consequence Of
Opthalmia. 1 am morally certain it will be a decided success
in promoting the interests Of these fair islands. and a great
benefit TO them.
Lodging House Keepers need not quake or seek a reduction
Of visitors to ses the wonders of this Kingdom.
This National Hotel, so much needed for the upbuilding Of
our sunny Islands, will, in conjunction with other solid i'm
prOvements.i mmortslize the reign of kAMEHANEHA NTH- Long
may he live and reign.
f3 John THOMAS w~ATERHOUsE.
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Ninth DAY, May 9Th.
PETITIONS.

PETITIONS.
By the Hon. Mr.. Kaukaha. from KOOlauloa, in
favor of the member elect from that District. Re
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
By the Hon. Mr.. Paikuli, from Waialua, praying
that a District Justice may be appointed for that
District. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
By the Hon. Mr.. Poll, from Kanehoalani praying
that $50. that ne deposited with a. j. Lawrence
while Judge. may be returned to him. Referred to
the on Finance.
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MASoNic.-A special meeting Of Hawaiian Lodge
No. 2l, +. & A. NJ, will be held az their rooms on
Monday evening", at halfpast seven O'Clock.
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NOrEs OF Lii VIII.

ES- The next mail for the last will be dis
patched per 4. =. Jordan TO sail early next week
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ENGINE Co. No I've are requested 10 notify
members that there will be n special meeting on
Tuesday evening next at "A o'clock.
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Coon TENPIARs.-We are requested 10 say that
a full end pnnciual attendance IN requeetea ~ the
members OF Ultima Thule Lodge this evening, a.
business Of Importance will come up.
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MEErNG.-We are requested TO say that there
will be a meeting Of those interested In the coming
races tonight. at the Commercial, corner Bcre-
tania and Nuuanu streets.
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CIRCUIT COURT. uAwAG-The Chief Justice and
the Attorney General sailed for Hilo on the Riidnea
last Monday, to attend the May term Of the Circuit
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Z Auction To-DAY.-Coutinnancc OF selling OF
stock. at the store OF Chung Hoon 4 Co.
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NOTICE.

49, THE UNDERSIGNED
thanks to all patrons for past Gavors, soliciting
further demands.
Any unpaid quarterly accounts to the 3lst December, 1871,
desiring to have settled without any further efforts to jog par
ties memories, as il is q perfect bore to DUN and objects to it.
lis prices have been liberal and should be paid. 1t is, he
thinks, taking advantage Of good nature
f3 JOHN THOMAS WATERHOUSE.
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RESOLUTIONS

Bv the Hon. Mr.. Halemanu, that the money ap-
pronriated by the Legislature of 1870 for improve
mer,ts II the harbor of Honoka be used for the pur-
pose intended.
Hon. Mr.. Kaukaha, hoped that the resolution
might be referred to the Finance Committee, in order
that members might find out what had become of the
money, and why the work had not been DONE Inc
resolution was so referred.
A communication was received and read from His
FIX. the Minister of Finance, inviting the members,
through the courtesy of MIR. Allen Herbert, to a
lunch at the Hawaiian Hotel. at L O'Clock P. NJ.
Communication and invitation accepted.
Resolution introduced by His Highness w. I.
Lunalilo, to the effect that $4,000 be appropriated
for Legislative expenses. Adopted.
Hon. S. Kipi gave notice of his intention to in
troduce u bill to make all sea fisheries free ; and also
o.e to appropriate $50, 900 for roads.
Hon. Mr.. Martin read for the first time a bi | to
amend Sections /, 4 and 6 of Chapter 80, laws of
1870, in relation to tax on animals. Moved to second
reading and ordered printed.
Hon. Nh. Kuihelani gave notice of his intention to
introduce a bill to amend an Act approved December
Both. 1864, and to allow the distilling of molasses
into rum.
Hon. Mr.. Kaukaha gave notice of a bill to amend
Sections 246 and 915 of the Civil Code.
His Highness W.. G.. Lunalilo gave notice of his
Intention to Introduce a bill to repeal Article 23d of
sthe Constitution. marriages of members of the
Royal family.)
| Hon. MI. Mikalemi read for the first time a till to
repeal the "Act to Mitigate &c. Moved to second
reading and ordered printed.
Upon motion the House then adjourned until Mon
day, at 10 o'clock A. Nj.
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THE UNUSUAL RGINFALL.-We have received a
communication on this subject from a valued CORE
s~pondent, but il is unavoidaby crowded out OF this
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STANDING COMMITTEES.

The Finance Committee reported through their
Chairman that in the matter Of the petition for re-
duction of the salaries of the King, the Ministers,
&c, that it be laid On the table until other petitions
of a like nature are reported on. That in regard to
the petition against paper money, if such q bill come
up, it be tabled. That in view of the large sums of
money to be asked for by the Government, the petit
ton in favor of a reduction of the taxes be laid on
the table. The Report of the Commit e was accepted.
His Ex. Governor Dominis reported that His Maj
esty had been pleased to approve Of the Resolution
appropriating SIS 900 forLegislatiye expenses.
The Judiciary Committee through their Chairman
reported in favor of postponing indefinitely the fur
Their consideration of the petition c%ontesting the seats
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SIXTH DAY, May 9th

PETITIONS.
i By the Hon. Mr.. Naihe, from Kohala, praying
that S4, 900 re appropriated for roads in that district.
Referred to Committee on Government Lands and
By the Hon. Mr.. Mikalemi, from Kona, Oahu,
PRAYING that the pay of sc'OOl teachers may be in
creased. Referred to Committee on Education.
Upon motion, the Rules were suspended and the
Committee on Credentials reported favOrably on the
Credentials of the Hon. A. T. Judd, member elect,
from Honolulu.
y The Chancellor was then introduced and admins
tered the oath to the member elect, who thereupon
took his seat.
Hon. S. Kipi presented a petition from Hio, pray
ing that the salary of His Majesty the King and His
Ministers may be reduce / second that the District
of North Hilo have a separate representative ; that
$500 be appropriated for a Court House in North
Hilo. Also that a Road Supervisor be appointed for
North Hilo. That foreign doctors be sent to each dis
trict in the Kingdom that North Hilo have a sep
arate Assessor and Tax Collector.
Hon. c. r. Bishop Chairman of the Select Com
mittee on the motion to declare the seats of the
Hons. d. II. Hitchcock and 2. Nui, vacant. re-
ported. that the Committee were of the opinion
that the two members were eligible to sit In the
HOuse.
Tpon motion of the Hon. Mr.. Carter. the motion
was brought before a Committee of the House
After debate the report of the Select Committee
was adopted.
Hon. Mr.. Kupakee gave notice of a bill to
amend Sections $50 and 4S7 of the Civil Code and
to amend Section ?. Chapter IS of the Penal Code.
Also a resolution to the effect that $500 be appro-
priated for a wharf at Kaawaloa. Referred to the
Committee on Government Lands and Internal
improvements.
Hon. Mr.. Martin. A resolution TO the effect that
$3.50 be appropriated for the purchase of a wharf
at Kau. Referred to Committee on Government
Lands and Internal improvements.
Hon. MI. KomOikebuehu gave notice of a bill to
amend Section 5. 6 and ! of the Laws of 1879.
Hon. Mr.. Kaukau. y resolution to the effect
that $4,000 be appropriated for roads and bridges
at KaauapaIi. Referred to on Govern
ment Lands and Internal improvements.
Hon. Mr.. Mikalemi gave notice of a bill to
amend Section 25 of Law in regard to Board of
Education.
His Elk. the Attorney General read for the FIRST
time a bill to prevent the use of explosive mate
rails in fishing. Passed to the second reading and
ordered printed.
The House then adjourned to Tuesday, at 10
O'Clock \. NJ.
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SEVENTH DAY, May 7th.

By the Hon. Mr.. Naihe from KohaIa. praying that
that district may have two representatives Ordered
laid on the table for the present.
By the Hon. MIR Aholo from Kona, Oahu, that
the water rates in that district may be reduced. Re
ferred to Committee on Government Lands and In
ternal Improvements.
By the Hon. Mr.. Martin from kohala, praying
that all criminals who have not paid their fines be
made to work on the roads in the district where they
were convicted. Referred TO the Judiciary ommitte
By the Hon. Mr.. Kaiue praying that $1,000 be
appropriated for communication by sail between
Molokai. Lanai, and Honolulu. Referred to Commit
tee on Commerce.
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"FoR SEA."-The brig Hamshdmehd W Captain
Wood. sails in all next week 90 return 20 The place
Of 6ve men. We hope 10 give the latitnde and
longitude Of this terra ~iaoogahd, one OF these days
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FoR rHE VoLcANo=The steamer Rinfea will
upon her Kona trip May goth, 60 as far "a Kaaln-
aiu. thus giving parties now in our city an oppor'
mnity TO 90 up May 18th. visit the Volcano. from
the Kona side. returning 10 kaalualu 80 rs 10 reach
Honolulu Saturday, May 25th.
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THE PACIFIC
Commercial AOOertlser,
SATURDAY. MAY IL.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
OF 1872.

FIFTH DAY, May 4th.
The House met pursuant to adjournment At 10 A. NJ
President in the Chair. Journal Of previous day
read and approved.
By the Hon. 7. q. Carter, a claim from Kahoalii
against the Educational Department. Referred to
COMMITTEES on Education.
Bv the Hon. Mr. Naihe. from Kohala, PRAYING
that scholars who have diplomas from schools be
appointed 10 the Government ofhces. heierred 70
Committee on Education
By the Hon. Mr.. Mikalemi, from kona, Oahu,
prayirg that all parents who send their children to
indepen 'ent schools be exempt from schooi-ta1- he
ferred TO Finance Committee
By the Hon. Mr.. Martin. from ksu, praying that
the Appro' ration for Military purposes be red ced
to $50 600. Referred TO COMMITTEES on Military.
By the Hon. Mr.. Martin, from Kau, praying that
no subsidy be paid TO steamers now running 70 Aus
tralia. Referred 10 Committee on Commence.
By the Hon. Mr.. Nawahi, from Puma, that the
sum Of $500 be appropriated for q Court House and
Lock-up, and $500 for Roads in that district. Re
ferred to Committee on Internal Improvements.
By the Fon ?. Nui, from Makawao, praying that
the costs of Probate Courts be reduced. Referred to
Judiciary Committee
By the Hon. Mr.. Kaukau, from KaanapaIi, pray
ing that the law in relation to the Government share
in sales of AVA be abolished. Referred TO Committee
on Commerce and Agriculture
By the Hon. Mr.. Kaiue. from MOlokai, praying
that the Military Appropriation be reduced TO son.
600. Referred TO Committe on Military.
By the Hon. Mr.. Kaiue. from Molokal, praying
that the tax on real and personal property be reduced
TO 1 of per cent. Referred to Committee on Finance.
By the Hon. Mr.. Nawahi, from Puma, praying
thar the property and dog tax be reduced to same
rate as that of 1869. Referred to on
Finance.
Bv the Hon. Mr.. Kaiue, from Molokai, praying
that no one be appointed to a Government office who
uses into icating liquors. Referred to committee on
Miscellaneous Matters.
By the Hon. Mr.. Kaiue, from Molokai, praying
that the salaries of His Majesty, His Ministers, and
other Government officers be reduced. Referred to
Committee on Finance.
By the Hon. MIR. Nawahi, from Puma, praying
that the Government lands in that district may be
sold. Referred to Committee on Government Lands.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE.
By the Hon. Mr.. Martin, from the on
Government Lands. Recommending that the petition
from Molokai for money for roads and petition from
Wailuku for money for breakwster, be laid on table
until the appropriation bill comes up. Report &C
cepted. --
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CONSULATE of the GERMAN EMPIRE.
Estate of Herman Captain, deceased.

A Ii PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINsI
~ the above estate, are requested to present them for settle
ment, and all those indebted 10 the same, will make immediat
payment to the undersigned. j. @. PFLUGER,
HonoluIu. April Is, 1872. (ap2O Al Consul adj. int
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ANNEXATION or SAMoA7-By the Neudda comea
the rumor that the authorities OF the samoan group
have made a treaty OF cersion Of the Sovereignty OF
the Islands TO the United States, and that II goes
forward for ratification by the outgoing mall u
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THE ANswER.-Tbe following Is the answer 10
the puzzle In cypher which we gave last week, cor
rectly rendered by n correspondent:
"Oh Wellington, or Yillainton, for Fame sounds
the heroic syllables both ways France could not
even conquer onr great name, but punn'd IL down
to this ~facetious phrase"