The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-11-12

BE prefaced this by the assertion that one man had
said that II Butler were nominated be would bolt.
This Butler claimed would be to try to govern and
Ia case of failure to rebel, thus breaking the repub
lican party. The ablest answer to him was from
Rev. ]. Freeman Clarke who made bold defense of
the right to bolt Il was decided by vote Of $50
Butler taking this to be test vote, showing the rel
alive strength Of Wasbburn aud himself, withdrew
his nome at the beginning Of the evening session,
and Washburn was nominated by aeelamation- The
remainder Of the ticket was the same as last year
The resolutions adopted condemn the salary grab,
the interference OF government In state affairs, the
high rates of freight; and eulogize the republican
party, General Grant, and their candidate FOR Gov
ernor. Butler gives the ticket his support and
acquiesces in the resolutions. He has received a
severe defeat and yet stands better than It was sup
posed he would, because he withdrew without bolt
ing. good deal of indignation Is felt because the
Convention did not condemn him as the engineer of
the grab BILL
He will probably run again next year, and If he
sees that be cannot carry the Convention will put
himself toward as an independent candidate.
Maine elected Republican Governor, Nelson
Dngley, the Sth Of Sept, by majority of TO- 600
Little interest was manifested and small vote poll
ed.
There is great deal OF fnterest throughout the
East over the result of the election in California,
and all rejoice that the railroad monopoly is crushed
The New York Times issues an urgent appeal to
the Republicans Of the State TO put in nomination
only the strongest men, hoping thereby to carry the
election.
Pennsylvania held labor reform convention on
the 9Th of Sept, which condemned Chinese impor
tation, the salary grab, credit Mobilier, &C., and
advocated uniform rate of interest. u reduction
OF the hours of labor, and the imposition of tax
on coal, the proceeds of which they would devote
TO the maintenance of a hospital foe the relief Of
those injured in its production.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Graphic balloon, an advertisement for the sale
of the Daily Graphic to have started on its trip
TO Europe, Wednesday afternoon, Sept 10; but II
was impossible TO obtain gas enough to Initiate 1t,
and the ascension is postponed to early in October.
The whole thing is believed TO be a swindle. and
Prof. Wise, the aerouaut. who was expected to
cend, claims that the owners of the Graphic did net
act according to their agreement, making the balloon
of cotton instead of silk and otherwise falling to
accomplish their promises.
p. T. Barnum publishes a card In the Bridgeport,
Conn, Standard, saying that II no balloon crosses
the Atlantic this autumn be will next year spend
$4,000 II necessary 10 demonstrating the possibility
OF such project. AS at present advised" he
says, 81 shall have the silk material manufactured
in China, put together and manufactured under the
direction of scientific men In London, expert
mental ascension made from the Sydenham Crystal
Palace grounds, then bring the balloon TO America
aud make the trans. Atlantic trip from New York
trust that the public will believe that If put my
hand to the plough shall not look back.n
new fifty cent note has been issued, having the
face of Samuel Dexter Secretary of the Treasury in
1901, upon it. The face bore so marked resem-
blance to that of "Beau Hickman" the Washington
beau Brummel," that the name of Dexter is en-
graved below the plate.
A heavy frost upon the night of Sept. H. damaged
the more tender fruits in some parts Of New Eng
land.
The Hoosac Tunnel will be bored by the LIST of
January 1874. An explosion Of 800 pounds OF nitro
gycerine durug the night Of the l1th was distinct
1y noticed twenty miles away.
Many will be graliied to know that Boston comes
out Of the Vienna Exposition covered with honor.
Various high honors were reported by different Sec
tions of the jury, but the grand diploma of honor
was voted unanimously, all other honors were ex-
cluded. A medal of merit was awarded to Messrs.
Brewer d TilestOn, publishers of Worcester's Die
tiOnaries. One of these gentlemen is known TO
many of you, think.
Prominent amOng those who have passed away is
the Rev. John Todd, D. D.. Tor more than thirty
years pastor of the First Congregational Church in
Pttsfeld, Mass. lie was well known as author
and preacher.
Gold has been falling and has been as low as LILO.
Many have lost heavily and some firms have failed.
Apples will be scarce throughout the country.
also plums; while pears more abundant than for
some years
A great deal of interest is manifested to know
whom President Grant will nominate 10 succeed
the late Chief Justice Chase.
THE MENNoNITEs
The arrival of the pioneers of this sect from
Russia has created great deal of excitement,