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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-02-27
Very respectfully, yours,
GEORGE f. NEsBITT.
To Hon. Schuyler Colfax,
NNnchinnfnn ID @

This check passed through the bank
here May 2, 1868. Mr. Colfax states
that the next letter he received from
Mr.. Nesbitt was about, or soon after
the middle of the next month. after his
nomination for President, congrat-
ulating him on that nomination, and en-
closing a thousand dollar bill for politi-
cal purposes, which letter was read, and
the bill exhibited at the breakfast table
as heretofore testified. Mr.. Nesbitt
stated in this letter that his remittance
must be confidential and would be un-
known to any one, even his family un-
less Mr.. Colfax stated it. This, with all
Mr.. Colfaxs political letters for June,
1863 cannot be found nor can any record
of it be found in Mr.. Nesbitt's papers.
Mr.. Colfax deposited it with $500 more
June %, 1868, and carrying out Mr.. Mes
bits wishes and the conversation at his
table, sent a draft for the exact amount
on that day to the republican committee
at indianapolis, which draft has been
exhibited here by the cashier of the
bank.
Written after the New York papers
had announced that the Mississippi elec-
ton, the first of the canvass, had been
carried by the republicans, and when
Congress was expected to adjourn in a
few days. Enclosure: a check for
$1,000. SCHUYLER CoLFAx.l
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-02-27

preach oftner and talk more of the great
sin of intemperance.
B. w. Burt of Castleton said that he
believed our ministers and many of our
physicians were doing much good and
working earnestly for the cause of tenn
perance, and did not believe in this IL
rade against ministers and doctors, being
somewhat personal in his remarks. He
was replied to by DR.. G.. Woodhouse.
The subject was further discussed by
Mr.. Sanford, Judge Cook, Rev. II. g.
Farrar and others.
The resolution was then adopted by a
unanimous vote.
Col. J. B. Mead, G. w. G. T. of the
State of Vermont, being present, was
called for, stepped forward and made a
few interesting remarks.
The Union then adjourned until even
ing.
EVENING.
A large audience assembled to hear
the address. In the absence of the an
nounced speaker, Rev. E. Mills, the au-
dience had the pleasure of listening to
Col. John B. Mead, of Randolph, who
gave one of the best temperance lectures
ever delivered in Castleton. Good re-
suits may be expected from our lodges
and the community generally by this
lecture
Excellent and appropriate singing was
furnished by the girls and boys of Mrs.
E. Hawkins singing class
The meeting then adjourned.
The attendance from Rutland, Poult-
ney and Castleton lodges was larger than
usual, but the other lodges in the county
were not all represented. Much credit
is due to Castleton Lodge and the citi-
Zens Of Castleton for the satisfactory
manner in which the Union was enter
tanned.
The next meeting will be held in Rut-
land on the third Tuesday in May next.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-02-27

to let the dead past bury its dead; while
the Democratic and Liberal Republican
minority in Congress seem to be in ac-
cord with the majority in this particu-
lar, yet the opposition press is, day by
day and week after week, filled with at
tacks ON the motives, character and
political action of President Grant, the
members of the Cabinet and the Repub-
lican leaders in Congress. They may
possibly, by this captious course, sue
caed iu reviving dead issues and in keep
ing alive bitterness of feeling between
the North and the South, but how is it
to result IS anything to be gained by
breeding suspicion IN the minds of the
people in reference to the character,
motives and actions of party leaders
They may succeed in doing this, but will
it not, at the same time, sow the seeds
of distrust among their party followers
in reference to their own party leaders
For, be it remembered, that notwith
standing these party organs endeavor to
conceal the fact, yet Democrats, Repub-
licans and Liberal Republicans are ranged
side by side on all and either side of
these questions, and must stand or fall
together 1t is said there is no evil I'M
mixed with good. 1t may be that these
newspapers, in their partisan madness
and captious opposition, may lead the
masses to distrust their motives, view
matters in their proper light, throw off
party shackles and join with all good
citizens in rendering a hearty support
in every measure looking to thorough
reform, uprooting of corruption and
corruptionists and for the administra-
ti0n Of the government on correct prin-
ciplts If this shall be the result, then
this captious spirit of opposition will
have performed a good work and,
though unwittingly, these party organs
will have worked well.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-02-27

to witness his Inauguration. Mr.. Mes
bitt died suddenly soon after that in
auguration.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-02-27
New YonK, April 18, 1868.
Very respectfully,
Your ob'dt servant,
GEORGE 4. NFsBITT.

To Hon Schuyler Colfax,
Speaker House of Representatives
Washington, d. c.
p. S. In pencil Ienclose a check
for safety, if you had rather receive it in
another way, please name your wish.
To this Mr.. Colfax states that he re-
piled that the gift for his personal use
coming from a stranger he could not ac-
cept or use if it involved any favor of
any kind in return, personal or official.
Mr.. Nesbitt answered as follows:
New YORK, April 20, 1868.
Dear Sir-Your favor Of the 18th was
duly received l beg to assure you that
in presenting the affair referred to I Lad
no idea of placing myself in a position
where l could ask or expect favor
When l ask, in my note of the nth that
thematter may be confined to ourselves,
mean it, If it should be known that
we correspond you would probably be
annoyed beyond anything l desire. ]
have my party prejudices and personal
preferences for men, and am ever ready
to contribute to the success of either or
both, and in doing so | usually adopt the
course / have in this instance, with the
only condition that it may be known
only by the parties interested. | think
it better to contribute in this way than
through a committee where much is lost
by friction.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-02-27
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Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Washington,
D. c
TNote This letter cannot be found.
SCHUYLER CoLFAx.
Mr.. Colfax stated that he met Mr..
Nesbitt after this at his office, bis house
and his (Colfax's) residence in Washing
ton, and speaking to him about his Law
ish generosity, Mr.. Nesbitt replied that
he. should never ask anything of him,
that he had instructed his family never
to ask any favor, that he did what he
had done because he had preferred to adj
minister largely on his estate, and he
would be amply repaid If Colfax would
secure tickets for himself and his family
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
A New PIow.

Among the obstacles 10 be met and overcome by
the agrieulturists in these islands. is not infrcquently
the varying nature of the soil. which in some local.
ties is exceedingly stiff and tenacious while in
others il is light and friable. 80 that one style Of
pillow will not answer everywhere. We have seen
and examined this week the model OF a newly in
vented pillow. made by Mr.. Nicholas Murphy, an in
genious mechanic employed on the Kolca Planta-
ton. Kauai. which i; Is claimed with apparent good
reason. will supply the want OF 4 pillow Tor use in
all soils. 1t IS constructed entirely OF iron and
steel, with the exception OF The tips Of the handles.
which Are Of wood. The draft is mainly on the
centre Of the beam, which IS carved, and can lee so
regulated as 10 pillow u wide, j deep. or a shallow
fUrrow, and leaves no liability TO spring or break.
The point is OF steel, and is put on and OF at pleas
ure. The shape and adjustment OF the coulter Is
an Improvement The mold boards are adjustable
TO the frame, and can be- made Of all sizes-wide
or narrow. One particular advantage claimed is
that this pillow viii invariably turn a clear furrow,
leaving nothing behind. The writer of this is not
a farmer. and therefore may fail in setting forth
clearly the advantages of this new pillow. a. repre-
sented, but planters are recommended 10 examine
the model. which may be seen al the saddlcr'S shop
of Mr.. p. Dalton. King street
We believe that every one will agree with ms that
it should be the policy of this Government to en-
courage all who may by their ingenuity and skill
produce an improvement in arts. manufactures or
agriculture. calculated TO be of practical use or
benefit in the islands. The general public will
therefore be surprised to learn that by alaw passed
in 1865, a payment of one hundred dollars is re-
quired " for the use of the Royal Exchequer.' be-
fore any inventor can secure the exclusive use and
benefit OF his invention. for ten years only. And
such inventor may, by the payment of thirty dol
lars, ale a caueat Of his invention with the Minister
of the Interior, which serves rs n e" protection for
one year, at the end of which time he is at liberty
to perfect his patent by paying the one hundred
dollars aforesaid.
Now will any one explain to rs what possible
good to the country at large or the interests OF
business, trade or agriculture is subserved by all
this red tape about patents, or VIVA. harm could re-
suit if it were summarily repealed and the old law
re enacted, which is simple and cheap
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
PROPOsED

To ARTICLE CO of the Constitution granted August goth
\. i. 1864, in accordance with the terms of Article so Of
said Constitution.
That Article Go of the Constitution Of August 20, 1864, be
amended 90 read rs follows
d" ARTICLE Gj.-The Supreme Court shall consist Of a Chief
Justice, and not less than two Associate Justices, any Of whom
may hold the Court.
The Justices Of the Supreme Court shall hold their Offices
during good behavior, subject TO removal upon Impeachment;
and shall 20 stated times receive for their services a compen-
squon which shall not be diminished during their continuance,
Provided. however, that any Judge Of the Supreme Court, or
any other Court ol Record, may be removed from Office for
mental or physical inability, by a concurrent resolution OF
t~T0-thirds 90 both branches or the Legislature, and the ap-
prevail of the King
The Judge against whom the Legislature may be about to
rro--sI. shall receive notice thereof, accompanied by a copy of
The causes alleged for his removal, at least ten days before the
Iay on which the Legislature shall act thereon. He shall be
heard before the Le-isdturc.''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
pROPOsED
To ARTICLE G2 OF the Constitution granted on the got
"t August, a. d. lsGi, in accordance with Article

To ARTICLE G2 OF the Constitution granted on the Goth day
ut August, a. d. lsG4, in accordance with Article so OF
said Constitution.
That Article CO be, and the same is hereby amended by
striking out the words
And shall be possessed OF real property in this Kingdom
Co the value, over and above all membranes, OF one hundred
and fifty dollars, orof a leasehOid property on whchithe rent is
twenty-five dollars per year, or oi ar income of not less than
raveuty-hve dollars per year, derived from any property, or
some lawful employment
50 that the Article as amended win read as follows:
ARTICLE ~62-Every male subject Of the Kingdom, who shall
have attained the age Of twenty years, and shall have been
domiCiled in the Kingdom for one year Immediately preceding
the election. and who shall know how to read and write, If born
since the year 1910, ard shall have caused his name to be en-
tered on the list Of voters for his district as may be provided
by law, shall be entitled 10 one vote for the Representative OF
Representatives Of that district. PTOUided, however, that no
insane or iliodc person, or any person who shall have been
convicted Of any infamous crime within this Kingdom, unless
he shall have been pardoned by the King, and by the terms
OF such pardon have been restored 10 all the rights Of a sub
ieCt. shall be- allowed to vOte.'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
T~EUrOsEp A~MENDMENT
- NETICLE - q the CONSTITUTION granted on the 10Th
n. August. a. u. 1864, in accordance with Article 5
said Constitution.

u NtIICIl - ~ t' CONSTITUTION granted On The 2Uth day
nt August. a. T.. 1864, in accordance with Article SO Of
said Constitution.
Tha. Article 50 be ami the same is hereby amended by
a.Hslr- ont the words legislative Assembly after the
words 'may be proposed in and inserting the words sin
either House oi the legislature also after the words ina
irritv 90 the members" striking ont the word 4" thereof" and
inserting the words of each House, also, by striking out
aEer the words all the members or the words " the Legisla-
tive Assembly" and substituting therefor O." each House, also,
10y striking out after tie words. "two-thirds Of all the mem
bls Of" the words, the Legislative Assembly" and substi-
tutiuE therefor the words d" each House. 50 that the Article
shall read as amended as follows
90 AE-CLF sJ-Auy gIeudmeu. or amendments TO this
Constitution, may Doe proposed in either House OF the Legisls-
ture. and Of the same shall be agreed TO by 4 majority Of the
members ui each House. such proposed amendment or amend
usG-s, shall De entered on its Journal, with the yeas and nays
taken thereon. and referred to the next Legislatures; which
proposed amendment or amendments shall be published for
three previous to the next election for Representatives;
and Il I'm the next legislature such proposed amendment or
amendments shall De agreed TO by two-thirds OF all the mem
hers Of each House, and Ie approved by the King, such
amendment u- amendments shall become part Of the Constitu-
i'm Il IL r--.----
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
PROPOSED

To ARTICLE go OF the Constitution granted on the Goth day
OF August, A-'D- 1861, in accordance with Article so OF
said Constitution
That Article AZ, be and the same is hereby amended, by
striking Out the words d" Legislative Assembly" IN the first
clause or said Article, and substituting therefor the word
' Legislature Ana also by striking out the words " to the
legislative Assembly, who shall enter the fact Of such return
on its Journal and inserting after the words "He shall re-
turn it, the words with His objections in writing to that
House in which It shall have originated, which shall enter the
objections at large on its journal" so that the Article as
amended viii read as follows
80 ARTICLE 49.-The King shall signify His approval of any
Bill or Resolution, which shall have passed the Legislature, by
signing the same previous to the final rising of the Legislature.
But If he shall object TO the passing OF such Bill or Resolution,
He will return i, with his objections in writing, to that House
i'm which it shall have originated, which shall enter the objec-
uons at large ON it's journal, and such Bill or Resolution shall
not be brought forward thereafter during the same session"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

auSoltLr, -J-h day of January, A. D. 1878. 5
hereby certify that The foregoing proposed Amendments to
fle Constitution granted by HIS Majesty Kamehameha V, by
the Grace ~ God. King of the Hawaiian Islands, on the
twentieth day Of August, A. ID. 1864, were agreed to py a ma
frrity OF the members i'm Extraordinary Session Of the Legis-
Iature 90 1873. and were then and there entered on its journal
with the yeas and NAYS taken thereon.
Tn testimony whereof { have hcreunto set nv hand the
day auJ year above written.
il.
Actn- Secretary or the legislative Assembly Of 1875.
Altos: T.. 81. STANLEY
Secretary OF The Legislative Assembly.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

.H aEIIELE a. U, the Constitution granted on the 2Uth
dog u. August. 4. 4. I,54, IN accordance with the sOth
Article Cf the Constitution.
That Article 80 ne amended % read a. follows
AElr-E f3.-Each member q the Kings Cabinet shall
keep an rG1r 90 tL- seat % Government, and shall Be account
able f- ta conduct % his deputies and clerks The Ministry
H.i -tt7 c- l.c1 1 the House Of MOBILES, and they have
the right o. BE- heard iu the House Of Representatives on all
questions " revenue and expenditure and they shall when
requested attend ,e Rouse OF Representatives and give such
Information as may BE- consistent with the Kings honor, and
..- COCA 90 Che public service.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
Correspondence.

COLLECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
Honolulu, October 9TH, 1878. !
MeSsrS. Black d Auld:
DEAR SIRs.I would request you to publish in
your paper, the PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER,
the enclosed letters which explain themselves.
Yours truly, w. F. ALLEN,
Collector General Of Customs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
rElrusFu

.I ARTICLE - 10 tLe Constitution % August, 4. u. ls64,
l aarlrIllrr with Article .g q said Constitution
Ll-- Article g. rr the Constitution b amended By striking
a. t- sH-IH and ,He Attorney General o. the Kingdom
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
nrnnn.En

To ARTICLE a OF the Constitution granted on the Goth day
uf August. a. D. lsGi, IN accordance with Article so Of
said Constitution
That Article 4 OF the Constitution Of August goth, 1864, be
amended 70 read rs follows
AEurLE 1.-THE King boy and with the advice and con-
sent OF His Pryy Council, appoints the Justices Of the Su-
ur.me Court, and all other Judges OF Courts Of Record their
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

A LARGE MAIL will be due by the d. C. Murray,
our last from San Francisco being up TO Augusta
-fOrty-eight days ago.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
-.....-n AMENDNENT

.T AElIgL. 80 Hr Oh. Constitution granted on the 2Jth day
. August Al. I--i. .u l---illce with Article - Of
l. O." .--..r-
Eal. Ar-aa ~ q. Che Caa-.--au O. August Dth, l'5i,
He amended 90 read l= follows
Aal-LT -J-Ihe Supreme Power Of the Kingdom in its
-a--- O. lsslIrI into The Ezerltive. legislative. and Judi
r-L AMI .- alrHr -f Che Judicial Department shan ever h~ =
-alH.rr . HFH EaG=e 40 Eerra=eItatIv=.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

RAIN on HAwAIL-Captain Doane, of the Prince,
informs US that Kau and Kona, Hawaii, have been
having copious rains of late.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11
PROPOSED

To ARTICLE o. OF the Constitution granted on the goth day
of August, A. d. 1854, in accordance with Article 50 OF
said Constitution.
That Article C. be and the same is hereby amended by
striking out the words " and Of the electors - and also by
striking out the word q. increased" and substituting therefor
the word changed" so that the Article as amended will read
as follows
De- Article OG-Th- property qualification Of the Repre-
-autltives 81 the people may be changed by law
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

FOREIGN JURY.-The Marshal requests Us to say
that the attendance Of foreign jurynen will be re-
CURED on Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

The Duke of Edinburgh will start for ST. Peters
burg in December, 10 take a good square look at
the Grand Duchess Maria. who is % become Mrs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

THE D. c. MURRAY sailed hence on the 9th Of
August, and is therefore now fully due. The loss of
the mail steamer would operate to give the Murray
quick dispatch in San Francisco.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

ASSAULTS AND BATrERIEs.-For a rarity, there
were three cases in the Police Court on one day this
week. First, an Italian sailor named Frank, belong
ing to the British bark BenUoirlich, was proved to
have thrown a knife across the deck at a boy, who
had been "skylarking' and annoying him. The
knife did not hit the lad, but he testified that be was
in bodily fear of the man Frank, and the captain
stated that he did not want the man to go in the
ship. He was fined S25 and ordered to be imprison-
ed at hard labor for one month. The other two
cases were against the colored cook of the American
ship Coringa, named Chas. Dixon. He was proved
to have assaulted and beaten one of the crew, a mere
lad named Halstead, on account of a wordy dispute.
A warrant had been issued for Dixon's arrest for
this assault, and placed in the hands Of Policeman
Fehlber. In attempting to serve the warrant Fehl-
Der was assaulted by Dixon, and was obliged to call
for assistance, whereby the prisoner was carried
Fehlber lost a handful of his ample whiskers in the
grasp of Dixon, which were afterwards picked up
and produced in Court. At the Station House,
Dixon was extremely violent in language and ac-
tons, and wanted to fight the police. Orders were
given to put him in irons, which he resisted, success
fully for a time, until one native alone subdued his
violence very effectually by putting in practice an
ancient wrestling trick, known as the luG. Before
the Court, Dixon was talkatiye and saucy, but he
Was only fined SIS for assaultino the constable, and
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-10-11

SAILED on A CAUSE.-THE U. s. surveying ship
Portsmouth, Capt Skerrett. sailed on Thursday last
for a cruise to the south and west, to be absent two
or three months. She will probably call at Hilo on
her return from the cruise.