The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-08-07

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IT Is rumorea that an agent Of the Australian
steam Navigation Company proceeded 10 san Fran
cisco by ,hs Idaho ou bis way TO England, to com
Tlete Arrangements for through line of propellers
from Sydney 10 san Francisco via Honolulu, and
that dc three c0mmodious iron steamships are al
ready 10 process Of construction in England for that
purpose, they wiz leave for the Colonies within a
short time after bis arrival
DEuoxsrRAr1vE-A genuine s'slelT' belonging to
the L. s sloop.ofwar ST. Marys who had over
stayed bis "Iiberty" and was found "snooziugn on
the soft side Of rlauked sidewalk, last Saturday,
collected quite a crowd while being taken TO the
police station 10y The very demoustrative manner in
which De objected as a good American citizen, %
10 being jagged without being consulted in re
gard 20 such an arbitrary proceeding.
A CoII1sIos-A native on horseback ran into a
"suIBy driven by Mr. Whitman on Saturday after
noon, and in consequence the top was separated
from the body Of the vehicle by the collision. The
native arrested for fast riding and the at
tended 10 by the police magistrate. Had less cx-
peieucgd horsemau than Mr.. Whitman been driving
The result would have been more serious
UNcERTlIN.-It is probable that the bark D. c.
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are informed that her agents in san Francisco had
au excellent engagement offered to dispatch her
with a cago Of -four and wheat to Australia, but
that her Withdrawal from the line would depend
upon the prospect Of freigbts here. We understand
that 30 csss she should return it is probable that the
Queen Emma may not.
VALUABLE srocK.-Capt Thos. Cummius, one Of
the most prominent stock raisers on these Islands
who s az present 10 California, has recently become
the owner Of valuable young stallion Of the cele-
brated Lexington breed, from California stocI-a
dark grey about four years old which stands near IF
teen lauds,-fJr which we understand he paid 4
large sum The animal arrived last week on the
bark Queen Emma, and, Notwithstanding the tedious
TRIP, was landed 10 excellent condition
Tim CONCERT at BufIum's Hall on Saturday even
ing by the Choir Of the Roman Catholic Cathedral
OF this city. IN aid Of fund for the purchase of
new organ for the church, was one Of the most
suecsssiu and pleasing amateur entertainments ever
given iu ilis city. Madame Duret and Mr.. George
Pauucef0rt rendered valuable aid by appearing in
the petite comedy Of "A Morning Call which
proved a very acceptable attraction. We under
stand that the proceeds amounted 10 seas.
Another y1sIr.-From letters recently received
by private parties in this city we learn that the
Madame States Opera Troupe contemplate an
other visit few months hence, previous 10 their
retura TO san Francisco from Australia. Miss Alicia
Vaudeville, who performed here with the troupe,
was through passenger by The Nevada. We also
learn that Cora de Lamoud, female illusionist, will
arrive from the Colonies ca route towards the latter
part Of the year, and viii remain here some time.
NAVAL VESSELS EXPECTED We learn from c. 5.
Nattoou, Esq, L. 5. Consul that the L. $ Steamer
Resaca, Commander Nathaniel Green, viii probably
touch here shortly, en- route for San Francisco from
South America on which station she has been cruis-
ing for some time There arc letters here for the L,
S ship Pensacola, from which it would appear that
she may visit this port, but there is nothing def.
nitcly known regarding her movements. \ private
leiierstafes that the L. 5 Flagship California might
possibly visit Honolulu again this winter She is
a. present stationed al Panama.
TIE week following the departure Of the steamer
flrhe Coast usually the dullest and particularly
60 this month, owing to the exodus OF a number OF
our residents with whom we daily meet The de-
pariurc of the steamer Idaho, at a late hour on
Thursday evening last, was marked with more than
common interest quite a crowd Of people having
gathered on the wharf 10 witness the departure of
friends and relatives, some OF whom contemplate an
extended visit, while Others will make a speedy re.
turn. The Military Band furnished some excellent
music, and assisted greatly 10 render the occasion
as pleasant the parting Of friendsis possible 10 be
made. The Idaho took away some sixty passengers
from here although they were not all residents and
something over that number from the Colonies On
the first connecting trip over two wears ago Of the
Idaho with the pioneer steamer Of the Australian
line she had twice as many passengers. Among the
departures for the East by the steamer were Hon
!. ". Austin and family, and r. H. Stanley Esq.
The STEAMSHIP NEVADA, during her recent voyage
on Tie New Zealand coast, encountered one Of the
most severe gales ever known in that part of the
world, Do the face Of which she steamed three DAYS
on reaching Auckland one of the shafts was report
cd 30 have been injured IN consequence, aud an
decided The voyage 10 Honolulu could be made in
perfect safety under twelve pounds Of steam, but
advised repairs being made before leaving this port
s force from the Honolulu Iron Works has been
engaged on the Nevada, since her arrival 10 remedy
the defect, in addition 10 which her boilers have
also received some repairs. We understand that she
viii leave for Auckland this evening or tomorrow
morning. Mr. Alley, The popular Purser of the
Nevada having resigned proceeded 10 San Francisco
by the Idaho, and the position is now filed by Mr..
LeveridEe, who is iayOmbly known from lis long
connection with the steamer as freight clerk. From
our acquaintance with the new purser, We can say
that the promotion is well deserved.
A RUNAWAY, AND SERIOUS REsULT.-At an early
hour on Monday last the wife of Mr. Poole drivinga
light wagon, accompanied by Chinese servant, was
about to turn into Kukui street from q small by