The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-01-22

influential journalist OF the land, the associate Of
the foremost men Of his time. and, what was
\ better, bad made his name, in tens Of thousands
Of humble homes, the synonym for love of free
dom, courage, and manly independence. The
nation has paid just tribute to his best qualities
and his honorable work. Perhaps more i'm
pressive funeral pageant has never passed through
the streets of New York than that which at
tended Horace Greeley's remains TO the burial.
The city was in mourning; animositiss were for
gotten; the peoples friend received from the
general public the most touching tribute they
could pay and men of the highest station in all
the professions were foremost to show their re-
spect President Grant performed becoming
act in a very graceful manner, by coming from
the National Capital, and. without parade or
ostentation, taking his place as private citizen
among the mourners. he has never done any
thing since he became President that has CON-
mended him so warmly to the popular heart
There is plan to erect costly monument to
the great Editor but what does be need more
than the Tribune itself, which he made what it
name? The vacant chair is believed to have
been offered to Colfax. 1t would be ine>ex-
preston of the honor in which the fourth estate
is held, should Vice President of the United
States be promoted to the editorial chair of
leading metropolitan journal.
IMMORAL LITERATURE
1t is sadly to be lamented that the vast and
growing power of the Press is used by bad men
for the worst of ends. The growth and extension
of liceutIous literature have occasioued serious
alarm to the friends OF morals. The laws exist
ing against it have been q dead letter. Embod-
ened by impuuity, the base men who are eager to
make gain from the debasemen. Of others, have
extended the demoralizing influence over the
country. The minds Of youth we're poisoned
schools and seminaries were invaded by the
blight and corruption introduced into carefully
guarded homes. 1t seemed impossible to apply
efficient measures for the suppression Of this vile
literature. so artfully was Its manufacture and
circulation carried on, and TO such degree did
officers of the law connive at it, But One bold
man determined to see what be could do He
was without money and Influence. But he had
pluck, and the conviction of u greatly needed
work to be done. As be pushed on the crusade
allies came to his help. A iavorng sentiment
was called out Arrests OF dealers and seizures
to the extent of tons Of matter-papers pictures,
&c, were made in New York and elsewhere
The most hopeful result is the exposure of the
surprising extent of the evil, and the awakening
of the public mind to its enormity. 1t is to be
hoped that the reform will 90 on to a much
larger extent. There is urgent need Of it.
A HISTORICAL BUILDING THREATENED.
The proposed sale of the Old South Church in
this city has called out remonstrances from all
quarters. Your readers are aware that the
building is one Of the most priced of historical
memorials in New England. Its ancient walls
echoed to the appeals of fervent patriotism in
the days preceding the Revolution. During the
War Of Independence it was used while the
British occupied Boston. as place of cavalry
exercise. 1t has certain intimate associations
also with the war of 1872. The great fire of
few weeks ago seemed at one time certain to
destroy it, but it was saved by tremendous exer-
TONS and New Englanders everywhere rejOiced
over the escape. Great was the indignation,
then. VIXEN it appeared that the Society were en-
pertaining a proposal to abandon it as place of
worship, and allow it to be destroyed. There |
was no excuse for it, the Society being in pos
session of large property. The purpose was one
to justify the frequent accusation against the !
Yankee. that he is utterly destitute OF the sent
men of reverence and is
Zone that would peep and botanic
Upon his mothers grave"
and upon tempting offer would lease the spot |
for an herb garden. A small majority vote of
the pew-holders. with whom the determination /
rests, has been obtained in favor of letting the |
building for Postoiice, until the edifce now in |
process Of erection by the Government is CON-
pleted. Boston may better cease from its COM
placent boasts over culture and high sentiment, /
until this act of mercenary Dissertation is forgot
ten But it will long be remembered.
THE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL
Preparations are already under way for grand |
celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary /
of the nations birthday in 1876. Philadelphia |
has very appropriately been chosen as the city .
where the national commemOration will take |
place. 1t is proposed, among other things to |
hold a grand exhibition of American industry
and art, together with display Of whatever will
illustrate the resources of the country and its pro-
gress in the last hundred years. All the States
are invited to appoint Commissioners, and to aid
in the raising Of the millions Of capital required.
II the idea can be properly carried out, it will
afford worthy celebration of great occasion.
The winter has set in with unusual severity,
but as yet we have not experienced any such
storms as have, in England, made havoc of life
and property on land and sea The report of the
Secretary of War shows that the Signal Office Of
the United States has been correct in sixty
percent. of the weather forecasts. aud that no
great storm has ragged along the length Of the sea
coast or the lakes without fair and general premo-
milton given at the great majority of the points
dangered. The value of this service is daily be-
coming more apparent. The time will perhaps
soon coma rhan he anlaroinr the ran0a of ohser-
vations predictions of the weather can be made
two or three days in advance
The smallpox is making unusual ravages in
the country. The newspapers naturally say little
Of teach locality being anxious to keep its
condition a secret But il can not be concealed