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The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
The Steamer Virginius.

We find in our exchanges various accounts pur-
porting to give historical sketch of this now
notorious vessel. She is Clyde built side-wheel
steamer, and was originally one of the swftest of
the many bockade-ruuners fitted out in England,
which so successfully escaped the blockade fleets.
The following account of her was prepared at the
Treasury department in Washington, and is no
doubt correct:
At the capture of Mobile, in 1865, the Vir-
ginius lay in the harbor loaded with cotton. Be-
ing found in the internal waters of the United
States, she was, by law, placed under control
of the Treasury as oil captured and abandoned
property other than war material or naval vessels
was. She was proceeded against under the laws
of 1862, go, aud GA aud condemned. She was
used until March u. 1866, by the Bureau of Re
fugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. After
this date she was sold at Mobile by the Treasury TO
private parties, the principal proving "a defauter.
At this time, she was registered in New Orleans
She was owned by Mobile parties till the Win
ter of 1867, when she was taken by the Govern
ment as the property Of the defaulted Treasury
officer. She was then brought to New York,
and an attempt made to put her in the revenue
marine service, but she was found unsuitable.
July Is, 1865, she was ordered to Washington,
and offered for sale, but the notice was with
drawn and she remained at the Navy Yard until
July 81, 1870, where she was sold for $4,000.
She was then taken to New York, and, on the
10Th of September a register as the VirgiDius
was granted. The discrepancy as between the
above statements aud those before teegraphed,
is owing to the fact that the Treasury De-
partment had not then completed the investiga-
ton as 10 whether the control consequent upon
capture rested upon the Treasury or the Navy
Department. The nationality of the vessel is
thus settled by the fact of capture, condemnation
and subsequent sale to private citizens by the
Government. This is in accordance with public
maritime law and the decision of admiralty
courts. The question has been raised whether
her present name is legally taken, she being
known at the time of the capture aud sale as
The Virgin Merchant vessels are not allow
ed to change their names, except by special act
of Congress but Treasury decision declares
that vessels once in the possession of the United
States Government, and sold by it to citizens
for mercantile purposes, may take any name, as
the department decides that she is, for all CON-
mercial purposes, new vessel"
The latest report of the Yirginius is that she
arrived at Havana. As she entered the harbor,
with the Spanish flag flying, procession was
formed consisting of the frigate Isabella ell Cato
Iica and another mau-of-war in advance, the Vir-
gnus following her, and her captor, the gunbOat
Tornado, bringing up the rear. They passed up
the harbor, the shores of which were lined with
crowds of citizens. There was some cheering
along the lines of spectators as the Tornado
passed. The report that she had been scuttled
by the Spaniards is not confirmed.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
EngIand,s Ashantee War.

England has commenced another war in good
Asbantees, who inhabit the western coast of
Africa, between Liberia and Guinea, their terri
tory extending far inland. The population is
said to be very numerous, numbering with the
interior tribes some two or three millions Of peo-
pie. The war originated in trouble between the
Ashanlees and Fantees, the latter being allies Of
England This alliance led England to take part
in the quarrel, and it seems that preparations are
being made for war on large scale. Some ten
thousand colored troops have been ordered from
India Jamaica and Nassau to Africa. She has
undertaken great work in attacking what may
be called the most powerful and warlike savage
nation of Africa. In the first serious encounter
the English troops met an army Of forty thousand
Ashantees. who of course make up in numbers
what they lack IN skill. 1t is to this engage
ment, if such it can be called, that the latest tel
egraph concerning the war says:
LONDON, November 26th.-Although General
Wolseley, commanding tue Ashantee expedition,
has made energetic attempts to force the enemy
to another engagement, the late dispatches show
that he has not been successful. The ground is
even and the character of the country is SO intri
cate that the General has to depend almost entirely
upon his native allies; but the latter are lazy and
cowardly. The following account of the position
of the armies has been received here: The British
occupy rough, uneven plateau, tLicky wooded,
and covered in many places with cactus growth.
Great difficulty is experienced in drawing the how
itzers aud feldpeces on the ground. The main
column of the Ashautees rests near the base of
gorge, and the neck of swamp lies between both
armies. When the English advanced the Ashantees
retreated, and General Woseley ordered his allies to
cut off their retreat and thus force them to an en-
gagemert but the cowardly Fantees refused The
General is much mortified at the character of the
allies on when he is compelled TO depend.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
AChristmns Offering

A gentleman writing to US last week from Ha-
wall, says +" wonder that so little is done to
amuse the young at these islands. They have
very little to interest them in the way Of exhibit
iions-especially the native children" Some
such a thought must have occurred to the super
intendent and teachers of the Bethel Sabbath
School, when they planned the very interesting
exercises which took place at the Chapel on Sun
day forenoon last. Ca entering the church we
found that it had been lastly decorated for the
occasion with evergreens and flowers, with the
words PKAcE ON EARTH" over the pulpit,
wrought in green, under which was gilt star,
representing the Star 10 the East. The Sunday
School, which numbers about Us, including
teachers and scholars was assembled in its gayest
attire; and such an sssemblage of happy faces is
not often seen anywhere. The exercises we're
opened with prayer and reading the scriptures by
the pastor. Rev. DR.. Damon, after which was
sung the hymn. JOY to the world" The su-
perintendent, Mr.. r. Whitman, then called up
each class, two scholars bearing to the altar an
ancient armorial emblem, while the class recited
passage Of scripture relating to it First, the
belt vas brought forward with the inscription on
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

THE London Weeks Ne1s of Nov l, has the
following relating to the new steam line, the ar
Engagements for which are now completed, and
the pioneer ship will arrive here early in January.
" The Australasian and American Mail Steam
ship Company announce that their new Clyde
built steamer. the Mogul, 1852 tons register, and
400 horse power nominal, will be dispatched on
December II, for 0tago, Canterbury, yelling
ton and Auckland. This steamer will form one
Of the feet of four full-powered steamships, that
will run between Sydney and San Francisco I'M
der the new mail contract entered into by New
South Wales and New Zealand. According to
present arrangements, the vessels will leave sgd
ney, and touch at port in FIJI and the Sandwich
Islands. -Four screw steamers are to be built for
the purpose-two of $500 tons and 500 horse
power each, by Messrs John Elder & Co.. of
Glasgow aud two of 3l30 tons and 600 horse
power, by Mr.. james Laing of Sunderland-the
guaranteed speed being twelve knots but as the
service is to commence Immediately, feet of
four new ships has been chartered for the pur-
pose. These steamers we're constructed for the
China trade, and one Of them, the Macgregor, is
to leave Sydney, December l6, aud is appointed
to sail from San Francisco on January n. When
the regular ships shall be in operation in October
1874, the contractors will be under heavy penal
ties to perform the voyage from San Francisco
to Sydney 10 twenty-five days, but during the
temporary service the time is expected to be be.
tween tweuty-six and twenty-eight days. From
London to Australia the time, with the regular
vessels in operation, is expected to be forty.two
days" As will be seen by notice in our advertis-
ing columns, MesSrs. II. Hackfeld & Co. have
been appointed agents for this city. This house
has for several years been agents for the steam
lines between this port and San Francisco.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
spain and Germany.

A new complication has arisen for Spain to
contend with, if we may credit the news from
China. The telegraph states 4" that two German
vessels, the Maria Louise and Gazee, have been
seized by Spanish man-of-war off the coast of
SooloO, and brought to Manila and condemned
notwithstanding the protests of the German and
English ConsGls. The crew OF the Gazelle have
been liberated, but the captain and supercargo of
the Maria Louise, who escaped from the vessel at
Cayite will be treated as spies, if caught outside
the houses of their respective Consuls. The
captain is at the German Consuls, aud the super
cargo. who claims British protection, at the
English Consul's. The captains declare they
we're sixteen miles from the Sooloos, and accord
ing to law no blockade can extend more than
nine again, they say the Spaniards had declared
no blockade" One Of these vessels, the bark
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

Protestant churches of all lands have common
interest
The relations of religion and science was the
subject of one days discussions. In this connec-
ton, DR.. McCosh Of Princeton College presented
brilliant paper. Another day was devoted to
Roman Catholicism when DR.. Storrs of Brook
Ign made an address of startling power. Other
subjects treated were, "The Fellowship of
Churches" Missions" and Practical Philan-
tbropic Work" 1t was a notable circumstance
that while many eloquent addresses we're made
by foreigners, yet the speeches Of Beecher,
Adams and Storrs made the most powerful i'm
preston and excited the highest enthusiasm.
Even at the great meeting held one evening in
Brooklyn where Mr. Beechers voice is most ia
miiar his address attracted the most attention
and applause. America has no reason TO be
ashamed of her orators when brought into COM
parison with the best Of other lands. The series
of meetings eliminated in the evening of Sun
day October II, when farewell services were held
in the Academy Of Music. To accommodate the
vast numbers in attendance, three other of the
largest halls in the city were opened at the same
hour yet even then thousands were turned away
from the doors. 1t was estimated that twenty
thousand persons we're at once assembled in
these simultaneous meetings. The foreign dele
gates were treated with noble hospitality. The
Erie Railroad Company gave them a free excur-
sion to Niagara Falls. They were conveyed to
Philadelphia and honored with an enthusiastic
reception, going thence to Washington where
President Grant received them.
The effect OF this, the first meeting OF the Al
lance in America cannot but be happy. II mas
manifested the essential unity of the Protestant
churches, and has occasiOned the production of
body of literature upon living religious topics
treated with ability. The reports of the
meeting have circulated through the press to
every port of the land and have drawn very
wide attention to important subjects. The Am
erican churches will long remember this meeting
and will regard it as working an advance in
Christian thought and charity. DELTA.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

it, Truth Then breastpIaie with the in
scription, Righteousness" Then two sandals,
marked Gospel of Peace" Then was brought
a shield, inscribed = Faith" Next the helmet,
Salvation" and after it sword, inscribed the
Word Of God" all these we're placed on a
frame, SO that the appearance of soldier fully
armed could be readily imagined by the spectator.
Then the school Joined in singing their beautiful
hymn, Go forth, young soldier Of the Cross.
After this, three other emblems, the three graces,
we're brought out-a cross, inscribed Faith, an
anchor with s Hope" and a heart, =" Charity.
All these articles we're made of gilt and sllvered
paper, with green and blue inscriptions and trim
mings, and were close imitation Of real armor.
The work was most admirably done, and reflected
credit on the superintendent and his assistants.
The church on the occasion was well filled, and
oil who witnessed it were much pleased. To
the children especially, it served to illustrate how
the soldier in olden times was equipped. After
the Sunday School exercises were finished, the
the Christian armor, and presented truths to his
hearers which it is hoped may prove like the
good seed in the parable of the sover. Now we
wish to suggest that some competent persons
take these emblems representing the Christian
armor and graces and have the same exhibition
given to the native schools in this city. 1t will
do more than years OF bible teaching to show
them how the Roman soldier was employed two
Thousand years ago, and what was meant when
St. Paul charged the Ephesians to put on the
whole armor." 1t may cost a little trouble, but
the reward is worth the labor
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

CHRISTMAS returns tomorrow, with all its hal
lowed associations, reminding sinful man of a
Saviours birth, love and death. To us, in our
mid-ocean homes, it is the dearest tie that binds
us to the homes of our fathers, their institu-
tons, religion and all that is sacred there; and
while it reminds us of them and the associations
we have left, it should remind us that their reli-
gion and institutions have been iransplanted
here among an interesting people whom it is our
privilege TO call and treat as Christian brethren
and couDtrymen, and seek to elevate, instruct
and ennoble. To all our readers, throughout the
group, we renew hearty and earnest wishes for
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR."
and trust they may all be spared to see and en-
joy the return of many more of these pleasant
anniversaries.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

,gu1rcrr that from and after this date
Lalds ~ kaiaurafa- Waikno and kaiauho, the
ueure dc 90 the Island o. MoiokAi set apart by the
Hai for ne isolation u Lepers, strictly
vessels huats prohibited from
rnu-hur landing either q them except BY special
ss-tlaun uf the Board The road leading the pail
Above mentioned lands Is also iabu and all
srtctv furhiddcn pass Ii without special
Iss1n 20 iac Board agents Public attention is
hareh- nziad sec1oa az o. Chapter XNNIII Of the
lew - lt-t io wiz
~ re-v1u NOT being IeIeer shall be allowed TO visit
TIT srT Land, Place Enclosure, apart by
te uart uf Health for the isolation and confinement Of
Ia ulllalf me written permission Of the President Of
rr Board officer authorized thereto by the Board
81 Esalrt- any circumstances whatever, and any
r1r fpuuc such Lnd, Place, or Enclosure without
rrsi rIssioI shall upon conviction thereof before
uv 1tcf listrlrf Justice be fined In not less
than one Hundred Dollars for such
ofansa. Gafaulf 81 aymeut, b. imprisoned
la-l 1r the ne and u Court discharged
fna AZ law.
M ore rsulason VIII be strictly enforced from and
aftaE caste
~ fsrda- 81 are Board q Health.
CHas 7. GuIICE- sec'y Board Of Health
1ntariur 1iice, June issh- is71 $40
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

Maria Louise was at this port not long since.
The German Government, it is stated does not
credit the telegraphic report, yet it seems to be
authentic. 1t forms very similar case to the
seizure of the Virginius. aud will have to be
dealt with on the same general principles.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER "a.

Hrs MAJEsTrs health, at the latest advices
from Kailua, remained about the same as when
be left Honolulu. We understand that he in
tends TO return TO the city early in January.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

c@ =, w. Or ha1a. Maui. deceased In Chamber7
1911 eoses "a Judicial District. IL In Probate
W. petion having been made % tlis Cort b
y ~ u Smith, Administrator Of he Fstafe Or JoTf
o. dana Maui II. L, licensed and Tor reasonr
- - n asking Tor License the Real Estate
- ne eeeeAsed Aforesaid Notice Is hereby given 10 al
~ 81, - .i.l concern, that SATURDAY DECF1TBER
800 "a, - ~ O'Clock A. n. At the Court House, N IA
-1a Maui Is the time aud place SET or hearinr tbs nj
@ppe@ion and al objections that may be oered fieret
ABR FORNANDER.
rs.s.. Circuit Judge. I'd judicial District II L
----I -ty-- ~ l4lA
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
GtIRCUTT COURT OF THE SECOND TUpT.

NnC1lA NODkT OF THE SECOND JUDI
- car circuit Maui, December Term. A. D. f371
hELllAAHIAI WALLACE. Llbeant FOR Divorce r,y,,,
December, 1879. - M - W u
10 the above entitled libel for divorce IL Is nov ordered
s eecree OF divorce from the bond Of mafrmouy -
entered IN favor OF the said Kelmahla Wallace N ne
cuse OF the adultery Of the Charles Wanre 10 h.
after the expiration Of sig months from the
% u tns decree upon compliance with the terms thereof
uneas saneient cause shall appear the contrary
ana me i41eant Is ordered publish an attesfed COY
., MS order in the Governments GAzErrR and KuoKoa
80 a OkoA Tor SIX successive weeks the first pubca-
on 70 pc within one month from the date or This order
lnt az persons Interested may within SIX monhs shev
elae Sny said decree should be made absolute
% me SourI HENRY DICKINSON, Ia
f. Clerk Circuit Court, ID Jud. Circuit
hereby certify that the above and foregoing "a us
copy o. the original order the above entitled
aus now on the files Of this Court
s ny hand and the seal OF The Circuit Court Of the
49, 'uhch Circuit this 18Th DAY Of December A. d.
4sss. lseall HENRY DrcRESsoN, IN,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
TN THE MATrER OF THE EvrArE

y KAN FREDINBERG Of Koioa Kauai Se.s.s.d -
Dia.Ioers, circuit Judge 9Th judicial Circuit II u
M u ~ ring and hng The petition OF paul Isrnte and
- n hrsht administrators with the VIII arreed - 80
a.-ts o. hiram Frednberg, late Of Koioa Kauai sr an
Pi ~ oI accounts, discharge and final dstrihufon
-. = = olaered that SATURDAY. JANUARY 7rd A n
80 - clock noon, at the Court House Waha,. M ~
- me nnie and place for the hearing or aid retfio an
objections that may be made thereto
ID. McBRYDE.
wahiawa. ard Dec, is5s ''D I'D 0l''ul "a II I'M
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

-o1r-r-I Tluic hereby cautioned against
rlst u7rrr any Land IN this Kingdom, by
f ur1ulr|-lled cut.ne timber wood otherwise
cfs-inl TX sid lands OF their natural productions
rsr---s-rr s-ur- 1s-a AKA
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

The OFFICIAL ORGAN in its issue Of Saturday
last, endeavors to throw dscredit on our state
ment that during the past two months there has
been feeling Oft may not perhaps be called
by any stronger term than luminosity against for
eigners-taking root among the more ignorant of
the native population-ncited in great measure
by class Of foreigners, whose chief purpose is to
encourage an unsettled state of affairs as between
the native and foreign elements of this Kingdom,
apparently in the hope that some change may
take place which will benefit their occupations.
No one knows better than the editor of that
paper that threats have been openly made that
no foreigner would be allowed to discuss the
Pearl River question before native audience.
Whether those threats could have been carried
out or not, is immalerial. They simply Indicate
a certain condition of things. Nor does the fact
that this antpathy or Jealousy towards foreigners
has been confined 10 but few, alter the case at ALL
Its existence is the question which was raised
And there can be no doubt that it has been
directed chiefly against Americans and the plan
tiers as class, than whom the native population
has had no truer friends during the last thirty to
fifty years. This attempt Of the official organ to
ignore facts so paipabe to every one, shows either
objectionable ignorance or a disposition to mis-
represent them, which can serve no good purpose.
The truth will stand on record, and those who
have aided in making enmity between the
native and foreign races must bear their share of
the odium attaching to it.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

IT has been suggested that the new parliament
house, now nearly completed, would make a fine
palace. No doubt il could be made te serve that
purpose very well, but the mani question must
be, which is most needed at present building
for government Offices, or a roral residence That
both are needed all viii readily admit but
that the former is wanted much more than the
latter, must be apparent to all. The building,
when finished, with its surroundings. fences,
walks, grounds &c, all in order, will be an orna-
ment to the city, and enable the government
to bring the Offices of its various bureaux to-
geiher, which it has never yet been able to do.
Such strnc ture, 10 San Francisco or New
York, would have cost half million of dollars.
while its cost here will not exceed two-ffths OF
that sum. When the new parliament house is
completed and paid for, we would suggest that
the plans for palace be taken up, and the
necessary money voted for it by the Legislature.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

I'm Cl1-affI1s Vocation 81 the Government English
rrr -11l. HuHnuiu WI extend from the I'D proximO
MoelaF gulluary is-l which time the Firsi
zr-ll q Ehf rear VIII commence
D. fi-dar u M Ilozrd Of Education.
". las SMITH, sec'y
wrr--.t-sn rrr II fg-1 900
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
Wanted.

"a szO.1D, FAITHFUL NAN WHO UNDER
- ~ - 91aNDd Dairy Farming, AND rs NOT aFp4r1
Apply 70 S -llss y "a nan = prelerred'
waAiua, November 90 ASA . = AAli'A Ssl y
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
STATE OF WIN. I,YALL. "A BRITISu

INSTATE OF WIN. LYALL, "A BRITISH
"a subject deceased The undersigned, administrator,
requests creditors of the above estate present their
claims to settlement requests all persons
indebted TO the estate will make immediate payment
THEO II. DAVIES,
LIB. MS Acting Commissioner and Consul General,
Administrator to the Estate.
HonoIulu Dec %. 1873 466 ct
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24

I'M faouinr Anniversaries being National Holidays
lllslrr-d ~ several DAYS mentioned below.
ea=u1uent u15nes VII be closed throughout the
Efrr1Hr
lsElaN. Ltarei1iiser -bIhf 'hristulns day.
laruarv Isl -Ncu Years day.
sa-rlar. january 1lsI-Birthday Of His Majesty the
ElnE IINES O. Hail. Minister % the Interior
rrtr-arr rrfEi-r. rgrrv ~. Is-a
The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-12-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice.

MIR. CHUNG NYAN Is DULY AUTHOR
4NA lied TO collect the outstanding debts his firm,
and all parties indebted will please with
him without delay. THEOD. q. HEUCK,
For the Assignees of the Estate of Chung Nyan.
Honolulu, Dec 10, 1879. l66 st
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