The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-12-21
SIXTEEN DAYS LATER.
Arrival of the Dakota.

] iOrnA3, y. Il x a steamship IuhOi0, tapt- luEer-
soll, we are IN receipt of san Francisco dates to the
9Th inst, including telegraphie from New York and
London to the 5th. The principal items Of interest
are, the death Of Horace Greeley, the meeting Of
Congress and the threatening aspect Of affairs IN
France. We compile the most important kilograms
NEW YosK, Nov. 29.-Horace Greeley died cou-
scious and peacefully at ESQ P. N.
Horace Greeley's life is insured for SlOo,000 for
the benefit Of the TTIbgas Association.
The combined fortunes Of Greeley's daughters Is
stated at $4,000 or more.
1t is announced that the ChappaquA homestead Of
Mr.. Horace Greeley is to be abandoned, and that the
property will be auctioned.
CHICAGO. Nov. 30-New York specials sre filed
with detailed accounts of Greeley's illness and death.
One Of them states that he was very dependent over
the result Of the elections in Maine and Vermont, al
though he had always said he did not expect 10
carry them, aud that the result of the October cleo
tons increased this feeling; that his most intimate
friends began TO perceive that defeat in November
might prove fatal to him. At this time he began.
according TO this account, to show signs Of alteration
Of mind, and the death Of his wife appears to have
been the final blow which plunged him into utter de-
lection.
After the funeral he showed the first positive evil
dence of mental arrangement. The November cleo
ton did not seemingly interest him. His defeat did
not appear 10 surprise him. de deceived his friends
by receiving the news with perfect indifference.
subsequently,, IL Is stated that he became violent at
times, and once, it is said, threw down q lamp,
which set fire to his room.
On November 10Th be was removed to the private
asylum Of DIR. Choate, near Pleasantville, Westches-
ter county. At this place, surrounded by his friends,
he died.
New YORK, Dec. 4.-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher's
remarks at Greeley funeral were quite brief. He
spoke of the deceased as one who for thirty years had
filed the land with controversy; as a man of war,
yet dying without civic honors; but as one whose
memory shall live forever in the records Of his coun-
try. To-day, all men forget the recent strife and
conflict of opinion, and honor him because he was
. something more than a professional man; he was a
man so good and so noble that he had few compeers
for 80 years; he built for himself no outward monu-
ment, no estate; but to-day, between the oceans, there
is not a man who has not felt the effect of the labors
Of Horace Greeley.
At the conclusion of Beeeher's address, the quar-
tette of st. Xavier's Church sang "He sleeps the
Last Sleep"
The interior of the church presented a somberly
beautiful appearance. The outside concourse of
people waited with respectful silence. The church
was opened ut about half-past ten, though ladies had
previously been admitted and filled the galleries.
Among the first celebrities to arrive were President
Grant, Gov. Hoffman and Senator CCnkling. Follow
ing them was Vice-President elect Wilson, Minister
Washburne and Secretary Belknap. There were also
Gen. Schurz, Lyman Trumbull and Vice-President
! Colfax, who took a seat ne r the President. The
crowds outside extended as far as the eye could reach.
ON either side of Fifth avenue, waiting the arrival OF
the procession. At II O'Clock the procession started
from Mr.. Sinclair's house, on F~orty-ffth street.
Many affecting scenes took place during the morning.
Greeley's daughters were incOnsolable in their grief.
The corpse was borne by ten men; next came the
chief mourners; then the Tribune Association; next
the Herald Club; then followed in succession military
and civil officers.
New YORK, Dec. 4.-The Herald proposes that the
press establish an endowment for Greeley's children
and offers 81 900 as its subscription.
The Democratic National Committee have issued an
address containing a tribute to the memory ofGreeley.
The message oil President Grant was delivered
on the LIST of december, and appears in the San
Francisco papers of the I'd. Says the Alta:
1T is a good, a sensible, Il statesmanlike dOcu-
ment, one worthy OF the President OF r great nation.
and worthy of being read by every American. Its
views will be received as wise and suited to the
occasion and the country. while the kindly spirit
that %pervades it is worthy of all praise. For the
first time IN the history of the country the document
has no unpleasant or unsettled question with any
nation for the first time We know exactly what
and where are the exact boundaries of our country.
The President refers quite fully to the negotiations
which have resulted in a settlement OF the Alabama
Claims and San Juan Question: and pays very
grateful and well-merited compliments to all those
engaged in the negotiations. from the National Gov
ernments that appointed the arbltrators, TO those
gentlemen, to the German Emperor, and to Queen
Victoria for her promptness aud grace in carrying
the award into effect. He pays Mr.. Adams a trib-
ute worth more than all mOneyed compensation.
Indeed, a spirit OF generous recognition pervades
the Message, which shows that under PRESIDENT
Grants reticent manner is a substratum of warm,
generous nature. The President speaks with salts
faction of the fact that this nation is at peace and
on the most friendly terms with all other nations.
Toward Mexico his expressions are of the most
friendly character, and particularly hopeful of our
neighbours destiny under the guidance of her newly
elected resident. Even the OulIageS on JDe hIO
Grande do not betray him into one expression of
ill-feeiing.
We see nothing in the Message which should give
offense to the people or Government of any Nation.
Spain may dislike it's allusiOn to the Cuban trOub-
les, but we do not see how our President could have
well said less, or in a s~piritless calculated to offend.
The President, in this connection, condemns the
principle and practice of Americans holding slaves
in Cuba. The financial exhibit is very satisfactory.
giving promise that our large National debt will
probably within fifteen years be entirely liquidated!
There are various subjects upon which the Message
treats, which deserve a much more particular at
teRtion than our time and space allows, among
which is the Presidents views upon the Postal Tel
egraph, a subject of vast Importance. and which is
certain to create wide discussion. 1t will dc for
consideration hereafter.
Congress has ordered the construction of six new
war vessels.
At the conclusion of the debate the previous
question was ordered, aud the House agreed to
amendment; also, to Banks amendment,
that the number of guns should not exceed ten
likewise to Hale's amendment, requiring half the
vessels to be built in private yards, and by a vote
of lO4 to e. to Cox's amendment, reducing the mum
Der of vessels to be constructed from ten to six.
The bill as amended was then passed. Adjourned.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 4-Sumner was seized with a
rather sharp attack of heart disease on the street
last night. His friends warmly urge his cessation
from all Senatorial labors, but be was in his seat
to-day at the opening of the cessiOn.
LONDON, Dec. 2.-All the stOkers employed by
or five of the largest gas companies in the city
have struck work. ostensibly because two of their
number were unjustly discharged. The Directors
of the companies warn the public to use as little
gas as possible until the trouble is ended. ]
LONDON. Dec. Alive hundred stl liking stOkers,
by the gas companies. were summone
before the Police Court on charges of conspiracy.
companies are unyielding, and the stokers will
hold out until their companions. whose discharge
the cause of the strike, are taken back. Mean
while the absence of gas Is severely felt. The
are compelled TO omit performances, and
railways are in darkness. Two
printers had a public parade.
TnNppN Nnr IR IohD RFiOht will ho
in Parliament the coming session. =
Bailey. one of the speakers at the Fenian amnesty
in Hyde Park, Sunday a week. was |
lined last week for infringing on the regulations
or the protection Of public parks. His counsel
that the regulations are invalid because
Parliament has not SANCTIONED them. and an appeal