The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-02-17
We quote again from the Elnpire 4:

arousiuC The hopes OF The wisest and best Of our
eilow-couutrymen for the union. not as some too
exclusively deiae 10. OF the Anglo-SaNon race, bat
Of She English speaking people IN all quarters 81
the world. We learn by the latest re-
criycd from the mother country-,hat the terms In
which the President Of the United States has spoken.
in his annual message. Of the amicable relations
nov established between England aud America.
have given great satisfaction ia the mother coun-
~. y general conviction seems 90 prevail that
ihe TWO nations which have. in past generations.
been AllenItrd by most ughappy strife. are now
more thoroughly recouciled than ever. and are pre-
pared lo go va band and hand for the attainment OF
common objects. ia which not only their own good
bus that % the human race may be- promoted. In
the message that has awakened such cordial srutI-
meuIS, the President recommended the appropua-
ton OF a sum for Substituting the line Of steamers
between san Francisco and Australia. And 20 Is
maniieSly the duty and also the interest OF the
Australian Colonies. while reciprocating sentiments
of brotherhood with the descendants Of the same
British stock on the other side Of the Pacific. to put
their hands also to the work of sustaining the steam
postal communication between the two countries.
The recommendation OF the Chamber of Commerce
is not an extravaganza one and seeing il Is calcu-
lated to promote such important ends. IL is well
worthy OF the favourable consideration OF Parlia-
ment.
We compile our summary Of general news from
New South Wales by this arrival:
Madame States and her talented troupe Of singers
have been giving a series Of concerts in sydney.
The merits of Madame States as a vocalist have re-
ceived very tattering recognition. The company
recently gave two promenade concerts at the ENhl-
bition building. and were assisted by local must
clans. From 1000 to 5000 persons were present on
each occasions.
a smart shock OF earthquake was felt at Bombala
and other places in the colony, on the night OF the
3rd instant.
The Prince of Wales Opera House was totally
destroyed by fire on the morning Of the 9th instant.
Whilst the fire was raging, the southern wall. which
was three feet in thickness, fell, crushing To the
earth four shops and dwelling-houses.
\ statement showing the receipts and eXpendi-
ture otsthe colony for 1871 has just been published.
The total receipts on account Of revenue proper
were e., 239, 900; against an expenditure of e.
ISL ,0T6. Compared with 1870, there is an increase
in favour of 1871 of Gl36,20
The Sons and Daughters of Temperance held a
grand festival. at the Exhibition building. on New
Years Day. An address, signed on behalf Of l5,-
600 Sons and Daughters of Temperance in the col
ony, was presented TO his Excellency the Cover
nor, rs a token of the high appreciation in which
they held his services on behalf of the various
moral and social reforms in connection with the
colony.
1t is said that the ostmaster-Gener of New
Zealand intends to visit Melbourne, with IA view of
making some arrangements respecting the mail
service by way of California.
A few adventurous and enterprising persons
have formed themselves into an association for the
purpose of exploring the Island of New Guinea,
anu OptiiIE up u haut DtNhtth AAah iSiHhN "hN
the colonies. The party numbers 65 men. \
vessel of l56 tons register has been purchased for
conveying the party 10 the island, and for trading
purposes. There are six months provisions on
board. A code of rules has been framed for the
guidance of the party. The vessel is now ready to
sail, her destination being Redscar Bay. Gold is
not to be the only object of search but any com
modities suitable for trading are TO be collected
and dispatched to one or other OF the Australian
ports for sale. A second prospecting expedition,
having like objects in view, is being formed in
Melbourne. Neither of the expeditions will receive
Government assistance or recognition.
New Zealand.
We compile from the Southern Cross The u.
S, y. H.. and A. mail steamship Nebraska arrived
at Auckland at $50 A. NJ. on the 9Th, IA days and
one hour from Honolulu.
The vessels of Webb's line have done their work
on this side well and to time. and, doubtless, when
the DdcOtah arrives the service will be rendered
more complete. Mr.. Webb and the Hon. }. NOgel
were passengers in the Nebraska to Sydney, to en-
/ deavOr to come to terms with the Australian Coy
ernments.
The opening of the new year marks the COM
mencement of several of the public works which
are to be undertaken in this province, in connec-
ton with the General Government Scheme. The
Hon. ID. Ormond, the Minister Mr.. Carrathers, the
Engineer-in-Chief: Mr.. Brogden, the contractor
and Mr.. Henderson,, his engineer, have been busily
engaged during the past few weeks in the various
business Incidental to such commencement.
The province generally is suffering from a
heightened drought, no rain Of any consequence
having fallen for the last ten weeks or more. As "A
consequence the crops have suffered to a large
extent. hay being the only one that Is anything
like good. The fruit, peaches. plums. apples. &c.
will all be failures, owing partly to the drought,
and partly to the gales which prevailed at the
time of blossoming. At present the inhabitants
generally are greatly inconvenience by the want
of water; wells have run dry, and the water
supply from the Domain to the city has all but
ceased.
III. II = 9 q 1T,,rc Couman1ar II T.
Harris, arrived at Auckland Jan. 25, from Sydney
After a stay Of three weeks she would sail Tor Val
paraisO.
The Bank Of New Zealand shipped 2 boxes con
tanning 1851 ounces gold, per AeUdda, Tor san
Francisco.
Great complaints come from all the farming dis
tricts Of the want of rain. 1t is feared that the po-
tato crop is destroyed.
Bush fires are raging in all directions, and have
proved very destructive. At Coromandel a Gre has
been blazing for a week. and burned batteries
houses. stores and tramways. In some instances
families had to take refuge in the mines were they
were in danger Of sufiocation.
The question of a water supply for Auckland, is
now being eagerly discussed. The country has
been afflicted with a terrible drought. and water II
scarcely to be had. 1t is carted about the streets
for sale. a circumstance unprecedented IN the ms
tory Of the province.
4 commencement has been made by Mr.. Brog
den. contractor of the Auckland and Waikato Rail
way. The entrance into Auckland will be by way
of Mechanics Bay, as before intended. and the old
works will consequently be made available.
Vessels from FIJI bring news of more murders o.
Europeans by exasperated Islanders, who had been
kidnapped.
News has reached MS by way Of Fiji, that ii. VI
). Rosario has been Smelling the native settlements
on the Island Of Gum, IN retaliation for some mur.
dcTs.
The Episcopalians in FIJI have forwarded a me
mortal TO the Bishops Of New Zealand, praying thai
the Rev. Mr.. Floyd. stationed at Levuka, may be
consecrated Bishop of Fiji.
The Fiji papers tells ms that a marauding expe
dition of Europeans is being organised to drive the
mountain men of their lands and make slaves Of
them.