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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24
The Ministerial Crisis.

There never was an instance in the history Of con-
stitutional governments that presented a parallel
with the present state Of affairs in these Islands,
where two principal Cabinet Ministers have continued
to hold their positions in the face of such general,
widespread unpopularity as the Ministers Of Foreign
Affairs and Finance. They are to be spoken of thus
together, not particularly because they rank alike in
the general estimate Of their dement's, for as one star
differs from another in magnitude, so differs the cali
Der of the two Ministers one from the other, but be-
cause-to follow out the similitude-one is the planet
and the other the satellite shining in reflected rays Of
baleful light.
The spirit of unfairness and trickery which char
acterizes the Minister Of Foreign Affairs. was
evinced by the attempt made by bis colleague
of course by his instigation,- Ito spring upon the
country during the last days OF the session, dis.
guised under a fictitious title, a new tariff act.
making a large increase in the import duties. II is
true, that for rather potent reasons the measure
was not brought forward, but the intention GER
tainly was in the minds of the two conspirators to
do so, and the bill was duly prepared. The at
tempt says the law. is merged in the ofense. and
the intent Is the point to be closely scanned by the
tribunal Of public opinion. Thus we charge these
two Ministers as guilty of an attempt to foist upon
the nation, suddenly and without consultation or
discussion, asystem of indirect taxation that would
have been seriously felt from one end Of the islands
to the other. And for what purpose? To make
good to the Treasury the cost of unauthorized and
unwarranted Ministerial speculation in hotel build
ing, to meet a huge deficiency in the revenue as
compared with the proposed expenditures, and to
furnish the basis perhaps ofnew speculative enter
prises during the coming two years. Looking at
the past, what guarantee do we possess that these
two Ministers may not ere long conceive some new
project or scheme 10 again involve the faith Of the
Government in the payment of preposterous bonds
The want Of public confidence in the two principal
Ministers Of the Crown which so palpably exists,
must inevitably result disastrously to the country, if
they continue longer TO hold their positions. The
feeling of distrust and unessiness which is engen-
dered, and which it is no longer desirable TO deny or
will and indeed does Already make its innu-
ence perceptible in that most sensitive Of moral ba-
rometers-capital. With an unprincipled plotter in
the Foreign Office, and his Tightly but docile mate in
charge of the Finances, with our experience Of the
past, what sinister complications may We not fear in
the future2
And now we ask our readers, those whose interests
in the country are deeper and more valuable than the
mere profits of a few years business. whether the
time and the occasion are not ripe for o more pro-
nounced and formal expression of the public senii-
ment than is contained herein.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24

Department of Interior, !
Honolulu, Oct. 21st, 1874. :
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24

Es- We beg to direct attention TO The notice BY
The Tax Collector in another column.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24

CRIoKET-Last Thursday, the crews Of the two
war vessels in port, the Benieid and Scout, played a
match game of Cricket on the plain East of the town.
A good time was had, and the Scouts came of the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24
An Interesting Document.

distract Of Log, kept on board Schooner Ra Moi,
Pooers, Captain, from Honolulu, Oahu, 10 Ia
hdui Bdu. Maui. -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24

I'VE PACIFIC
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24

81 American citizens are now relieved from the
Formally of passports in France, and can enter free
over all the frontiers, except those of Spain; in which
case the only requisite is to prove their nationality by
documentary evidence.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24
Minister Foreign Affairs ad interim

Oct. 20. 1874.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-24

EUcALYPTUs FROM VIcToRA-Geo. n. Oakley,
Esq, the Hawaiian Consul at Melbourne, has for
warded to the Foreign Office some ten varieties Of
the Eucalyptus of Victoria, which are botanically
classified as follows Rostrata; Obliqpa; Globulas;
Marginata; Colophylla; Fissilis; MelliOdora; Amyg-
dalina; Gonroralyn; and Cornuta. By q notice in
another column, the Minister offers to distribute
these seeds to those who desire to carefully plant
them and attend to their growth. The following
are extracts from a letter by Mr.. Oakley 81
have to touch upon a subject which appears to me
to be Of considerable national importance. By the
kindness of Baron Won Mueller, P. Fl. & VI. D., c.
NJ. G.. F. r. 8, &c, &c, whose reputation as a
Botanist 10 European, and with whom I have been
for some time in communication am enabled to
forward per mail steamer . packet of seeds of the
quick growing indigenous Eucalyptus tree of Vic
torIa. The quantity of seeds now sent is
sufficient to produce hundreds of thousands OF
young trees, and more will be available if the
culture Of it is approved by His Majesty's Govern
ment. The Eucalyptus will grow on the
most barren and timberless spots of the highlands,
on the desolate. lava-covered plateaus, as well as in
the more favorable soils, and l am confident its in
PRODUCTION into the Hawaiian Islands win prove an
invaluable boon. In this opinion I am supported
by T. Adamson Esq, formerly Q. 5. Consul at
Honolulu. The Eucalyptus attains in
this colony in the mountain ranges a height Of 35e
and $50 feet, and Is occasionally of enormous dame
teri
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
Home.

The river gone down two feet
in the worst possible condition-boats
few and far between, with sand bar
troubles in more than a dozen places,
between this and Barbin' card
rates now, and no money in it-weath
er cooled off somewhat-blessed with
several good and welcome showers
some ten or twelve bales of new cotton
hauled to Town--everybody in full
picking-crop good, best by far since
the war-cotton suffered little in the
Hills by the drought, but no catapil-
lars to eat and give trash to 1.-TWO
homicides since our last-one negro
killed by ayoung gentleman, purely
in self defence and to save his own
life-held perfectly justifiable by the
District Judge-the other was niger
killed niger on the Beatty place-no
particulars, the live niger now in jail.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
- Kellogg has made Tom. Sc,

- Kellogg has made Tom. Sew
erns a Police Juror for the Alexan-
dria Ward, in place of J. W. Osborn,
removed. So we hear, so we learn;
and he has as much right or author
ity to turn Osborn out as we have to
unseat the Court. We hope the PEG.
pie here will take the matter in hand
and stop this Radical foolishness.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

~ "Now in charity to the Can.
casian we will say" that we certain.
ly cannot properly appreciate the
voice of the people, with whom we
have so long lived, and of which they
are in blissful ignorance, except in
their contracted corners, the way
they see and howl it demagoguely
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

E% The meeting of the white
voters and Conservative citizens of
the Alexandria Ward, opposed to the
present Radical State and Parish rule,
will take place on Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock, at the Town Hall. 1t
is called for the selection of ten Del
egates to represent the Alexandria
Ward, in the Parish Convention,
which takes place on Saturday, the
9Th Of September, 1874.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
GT The Caucasian usurpingl

E@ The Caucasian usurpingly
asserts its right to don sacerdotal
robes, and "dubs'' the Editor Of the
Democrat, "The Chronic Grumbler."
"In view of his evident affliction with
the malady'' of Chronic office seeker,
does not the "dubber'' of the Caucas-
ian understand that desperate mo-
tives must be resorted to in order to
cure such a terrible malady, that is
more than chronic in both young men
of the Caucasian corps.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
Parish Judge.

Mr.. EDITOR Please announce the
name of
JUDGE H. L. DAIGRE
az a candidate for PARISH JUDGE of
Rapides. subject to the nomination Of
the Convention OF the White Mans
Party, to be held September 5th, 1874.
MANY VOTERS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
H~ This dead low water now ur

~ This dead low water now up
on us, is interfering seriously with
navigation, and none more than Cap
tain Dick Sinnott and his Packet feel
the truth of this assertion. Captain
Sinnott has secured the fine Steamer
G. H. Durfee, for few trips, and
left with her on Saturday for our
Town. AS we write, this Tuesday
morning, she has not reached here,
but will certainly put in her appear
ance in time to leave, going down, to
day at 5 p. NJ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

The Parish Convention which is to
assemble, on Saturday, the 9Th of
next, at the Town Hall,
in Alexandria, is, we earnestly be-
lieve, the most important one ever
called in our memory. 1t has been
ordered to assemble by the Execu-
tive Committee of "The White Mans
Party" for the purpose Of making
Parochial nominations for and in the
interest Of the true and white people
of Rapides. 1t is opposed to Radi-
calism in all and every respect and
in behalf Of our long lost rights.
That our people, after more than six
wears of the most infamous and gall
ing tyranny, will fail to perceive the
necessity to respond to this call of
the Executive Committee, we cannot
permit ourselves t O b Ell e We. w e
think and feel that they are awak-
ened at last to the only and true issue
and they will move accordin gly'
Everything we hold dear and sacred
is at stake, and now or never has the
time come for them to act. We want
our best, truest and wisest men Sc
lected for the occasion, without re-
gard to past political n t 10 n S, and
none others should be brought for
ward. We have such in Rapides, and
with the proper pains, they can be
nominated and then elected. Will
the Convention see to it?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

ARMs.-Some time since we urged
our people to be well prepared with
good firearms, as a precautionary
measure, if for nothing else. Now
we can recommend them to 60 to
Ferguson and Schnack's and they
can be supplied with the very best
ofthe last patented invention. Their
new card, on that topic, will show for
itself.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

CO. Red River being now dead
low, and navigation very imperfect,
uncertain and tedious, all travellers
must now fall back on the land route
to the Mouth of Red River. The
Coaches of the q. S. Mail line leave
here daily at 2 o'clock P. NJ, and
make sure and close connections with
the three finest Steamers afoat, r. E
Lee, Natchez and Katie. The ticket
Office is at the Excelsior Stable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

~-We have been furnished with
the correspondence, which has taken
place between the Committee of the
White Mans Party and that of the
Democratic Party, and publish it in
full, in order that the people may
know what is going on.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
90 Again the Caucasian faunt.

90 Again the Caucasian daunts
it's 'double" circulation at Advertis-
ers, and pokes brag at the Gazette
and Democrat. Well, exultant one,
we know and are fully aware that it
is very poor and diminutive speci-
men of the canine race, who won't
wag his own caudal appendage.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

gave regret to state and make
public that it is positively false that
we refused ''to publish in full the
proceedings Of the Meeting of the
White Mans Party"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

BLAsPHEMY.-Tbe Caucasian gets
off the following, in making alIusicn
to the Almighty and Heaven: ssfor
there is another Boss up there and
you conldn't have things your way
etc" Comment is useless!,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

ERRArA.-On page 7, Department
A, Special Premiums, instead "of IS
Acres and upwards" it should be 5
Acres and upwards. Will all inter-
ested parties please heed this2
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
LEEsWILLE, La, J
Aug. 18th, IS74.i

EDITOR DEMOCRAT:-
We notice in your issue of the 18th
inst, that E. L. Pierson is the accredi-
ted Delegate from this Parish in tho
Radical Jambolaya.' We have to say
in reply to your call for information,
that we know nothing of any Radical or
Republican organization in this Parish.
Nor do we believe that any such organ
ization exists. Vernon has always,
since her organization, enjoyed the rep
utation of being entirely Democratic,
and as such has, at the only election
held, recorded herself. We feel no hes
itation in saying that Mr.. Pierson is
sailing under false colors, and must ex-
press some surprise at the audacity dis
played in so slandering us. In conclu-
sion Mr.. Editor we call upon Mr.. Pier
son to make known his authority for ap-
pearing as delegate from our Parish
in the ''Radical Jambolaya," or any
other like assembly.
Hoping that you will publish any
statement that Mr.. Pierson may see
proper to make in reply to this, we
subscribe ourselves,
Fraternally Yours,
VERNON DEMOCRATS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

A START.-Three gentlemen, this
week, take advantage of the columns
of the Democrat, to make known that
they are candidates for Parochial Of
fees, and submit their claims to the
Convention Of the 9Th of September.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

90 Lexington's time, a dash of
four miles, in the time of 7:19-3-4,
has at last been beaten. Fellowcraft,
on the Saratoga Course, on the Goth,
ran dash of four miles in 7:194.
Lecomte's great legitimate race,
1925, 1884, yet stands unbeaten.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

~ We received Monday morn
ing, "with the compliments of R. P.
Hunter" package of 25 copies of
the Fair Association Pamphlets, and
most ,assuredly feel obliged to him
for them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
Correspondence Of the Demecra,.
CHENEYvrLLE, !
Aug. %, lS74.l'

CuENEyvILLE,
Aug. %, ls74,|
EDITOR DEMOCRAT
I noticed in the last issue Of the
Democrat my name among the list
OF the delegates appointed to repre-
sent the Parish in the Democratic
State Convention in opposition to the
delegates appointed by the Mass
meeting Of the people of the Parish,
held on the Sth inst. Did / permit
my name to remain among the list
chosen by the Democratic Executive
Committee, the supposition would be
that my sentiments were in accord
with the objects Of that meeting, and
consequently in opposition to the
meeting of the White Mans Party,
held on the 9Th inst. I am fully
aware that more than seven-eights Of
the white citizens are in sympathy
with the White Mans Party in this
Parish, and the minority should lay
aside old issues aud prejudices and
go with the majority. Patriots are
expected to make sacrifices, if it en-
ures to the good of the people. We
will never again have such an oppor-
tunity to redeem the State and regen-
crate the country; but we must be
firm and immutable, stand shoulder
to shoulder to attain this great end.
Let there be no dissensions in ranks.
and when the proper time arrives, in
true brotherly love, march up to the
polls together, and cast their votes
nnitedly for good, true and honest
men. 1t matters but little difference
what name we assume, so that we can
consistently unite under it to fight
our battle. The White Mans Party
seems to. me to be very plausible
name to rally the White men togeth-
er in this State. From heretofore
experience, we do not expect any as
sistance from Mr.. Niger, and conse-
quently it is unnecessary to cater to
the taste Of Mr.. Niger about a name.
Under this name, every white man
who has but one common interest,
and it is identified with us in this
State, will be compelled to show his
hand. The Democratic Party being
powerless for good in this State at
present, should retire upon it's laurels
fora few years, when it will be awak-
ened from its Rip Van Wrinkle sleep.
when with memories Of it's past g!o-
ries as incentives, it will resume it's
former position of honor. Its adhe-
rents, for the present, should unite
with the White Mans Party, and as
sist in winning the coming election,
which will eventuate in restoring
good will, peace, harmony and friend
ship between her resident races
throughout the State.
Very Respectfully,
THOS. b. HELM.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

F1GuREs.-Under Bullock, the Rad
ical Governor Of Georgia, the expen-
ditures Of the Executive Department
for one year were $357,537; under
the present Democratic Governor, J.
Milton Smith, they are exactly $19,-
852. This is Radicalism in the South
in anutshell.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

CO.. Hacks are laid on the shelf,
says one of our youths. Mistaken
again, plenty we'll preserved, cleaned
and creased, ready to haul off on the
evening of the 9Th Of September, to
the charnel- house, the dead and slain
of that political arena.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

~ Weather still hot enough to
enjoy the luxury of Soda Water and
fresh syrups! All these can be had
N profusinn at Lsvin's, under the
Town Hall
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

~Don' our Caucasian youths
justify the "Chronic Grumbler'' when
he has to assume such remedial du-
ties to cure, if durable, the awful NAL
ady known as Office on the brain2 C..
e. discovered it to be epidemical in
Caucasian circles, hence his forced ef-
forts to cure or kill.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
LEEsv1LLE, La. J
Aug. II, 1S74.S

EDITOR DEMOCRAT
Being one Of the subscribers at this
Office to your valuable paper, I deem it
but proper that shonld answer an en-
curry from you in regard to E. L. Pier
son, acting delegate from this Parish in
the Radical Convention in New Orleans.
will say that no meeting has been held
at this place by which he could get such
authority, and none such in the Parish
that we know of.
We think in justice to Vernon Parish
Mr.. Pierson should make known BY
what authority he claims the position.
Yours truly.
N. H. BRAY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
tb0s0 IN GREENBACKS ARE
NNZOO offered by the Fair Aseoci-
alton as PREMIUMS ON COTTON.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Registration.

Under the new law, passed by the
last Radical Legislature, it Is made
obligatory that all shall register anew,
that is we are to have an entirely new
deal, another Registration of every
man; white or black, over 81 years of
age in Louisiana. Let this be remem-
be.ed by the white people of Rapides,
and we give them this notice Of the
important fact, in time to prepare for
the emergency. This should be
known far and wide, in every nook
and corner of the Parish and every
body should circulate it. Unless you
register, you can't vote at the coming
November election, and without the
vote of every white man, in solid uni
ty, we are again gone under, and once
more handed over to our worst ene-
mics and the robbers Of our rights.
Registration will commence on next
Monday and continue for sixty days.
In a very few days the Registration
places will be fixed, and VIC shall of
course give them full publicity. In
the meantime, let every one be pre-
pared and register without fail, and
see to his friends and neighbors!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
~ E. j. Barrett, of Pineyil

~ E. j. Barrett, Of Pineyille,
has been appointed Registrar for our
Parish, which Office we consider the
most important one to us and our
rights, in the gift of the Governor
Just right here then, we may as we'll
express ourself about the appoint
ment, as it is on us for veal or woe.
Taking every thing in consideration
and looking around at such material
as Kellogg would choose from here,
we have no hesitation in pronouncing
the appointment good and excellent
one; and have every confidence that
Mr.. Barrett will fulfill our just ex-
pectations of him. He is competent,
active, energetic and perfectly we'll
qualified to fill the bill and we hand
him over to the public, with this
good recommendation. Give him a
fair trial and uphold him in his du-
ties.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

" We are authorized to announce
the name of
9. E. HOSEA
as candidate for SHERIFF of Rap
ides, subject to the nomination of the
Convention of the White Mans Party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26

90 The Caucasian serves its
readers with slop water and dubbs it
the Democrats fricassee'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
ALEXANDRIA. LA.
Wednesday,. August rs, 1874.
PARISH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
OUNCEM ENTS.
For Sheriff.

Mr.. EDITOR - Please announce the
name of
SAM. FELLOWS
as candidate for SHERIFF of Rap
ides, subject to the nomination of the
Convention OF the White Mans Party.
MANY VOTERS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-08-26
THE ELECTION


for delegates to the Baton Rouge
Convention which meets on Monday.
resulted in the choice Of the best set
of delegates ever sent from this CITY.
They are all well known, sterling,
honest men, and if a convention OF
this kind cannot nominate an accept
able ticket then it can't be did! Here
is one free-born American who will
vote that ticket and work for it
you bet:
The weather here is showery and
decidedly cooler then previously,
while the health Of the city remains
very good. EUGENE GOSSIP.
The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1874-02-04
Franklin on Official Salaries.

Franklin was the author of the print
tive constitution of Pennsylvania, while
in a condition of transition from colonial
to confederate government The thirty
sixth article was as follows "As every
free man, to preserve his independence
Gf he has not d sufficient estatel ought
to have some profession, calling, trade,
or farm, whereby he may honestly sub
sist, there can be no necessity for. o
use in, establishing offices of profit, the
usual effects of which are dependence
and servility ~unbeooming freemen in
the possessors and e~xpectants, faction,
contention, corruption, and disorder
among the people. Wherefore, when
an Office, through increase of fees
and otherwise, becomes so profitable as
to occasion many to apply for it, the
profits ought to be lessened by the leg
islature."