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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-10
Decision Ii the Sugar Gases.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3l.-FoIlowiRg is the text Of
a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury 10 the
Collector of the Port Of San Francisco, about the
sugar cases mentioned in the dispatches last night
Alter acknowledging the receipt Of the Collectors
letter, transmitting the appeal OF Falkner, Bell *
c.. against the Collectors assessment Of I cents
per pound on certain sugars imported from the
East Indies, the Secretary saws the appellants claim
that in each case the rate OF duty imposed on con-
centrated Melada, was the alternative assimilation
II the rate on impugned sugar. They allege the
article in question was brought in its present state
solely by evaporation, and was never drained Of
the liquid element. The opinion of appraisers and
experts Of several leading ports has been taken,
also an analysis of the samples by Professor
Williams, OF Baltimore. The distinctions Of the
law do not now embrace the term impugned sugar
as separate from other sugar, and the only point
remaining is whether the term concentrated Melada
applies 10 it. The evidence of the appraisers
and experts is unanimously against such iden-
tity, all declaring that no form Of Melada could be
imported IN the bags or sacks. Melada IN any
form is known only in the West Indies. and is
always semi-Auid-all the samples are sugar, both
by commercial aud by technical distinction. 1t is,
however, claimed that the mode Of preparation of
the sugar in question is by drying down without
draining, and that being impugned It'll assimilated
TO Melada. No conclusive evidence OF this claim
is presented however. and the presumption is
strongly against ii, the high saccharine qualities
leading 10 the inference that it was separated from
the more liquid parts by floating. The certificate
of Prof. Williams gives so per cent. of cane sugar,
dirt excluded, and the same is practically affirmed
by the certificates forwarded by the appellants,
with one exception. Twenty per cent. of saccha-
rine matter at present gives 6S per cent. of cane
sugar, and 7 per cent. of grape sugar. The rela-
tive proportions OF cane and grape sugar constitute
the only proper test, and they give the proportion
of cane sugar, in the cases, higher than is usual in
West India sugars of the same color. The impor-
lance of these cases is such that it has been thought
proper to state the reasons fully that controlled
the defendant in them. Your decision in each case
of the above named appeals is affirmed, and you
are instructed to classify all dry sugars according
a.. ,11 ,,ya-DaoRfya Af o1lnraI u,afbn1c Of rra
~paration. The rulings contained in the above. are
applicable to all parts of the United States.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-10
"TUIH INC FIItnu IOI UCtOl
Reciprocity.

There is a growing feeling throughout our
island community, that a Treaty of Reel
procity between the United States and the
Hawaiian Islands, is both desirable and may
possibly be secured. Hitherto, we think,
the question has been viewed quite too much
from an Hawaiian standpoint, and not sufi-
GENTLY from an American, for unless it can
be made apparent that it will, in a national
point of view, be more beneficial to the
United States than the amount of Custom
House duties derived from Hawaiian sugars
and other products, most assuredly the
Treaty cannot be secured. Our Hawaiian
Agents going to Washington must be able to
show that America is to derive a substantial
benefit as we'll as the Hawaiian Islands.
Here has been one of the errors of former
negotiations. As We view the question,
America, even in a pecuniary way, is quite
as much profited as our islands.
When the subject was up for discussion in
1869, we were in the United States, and
conversed with members of the United
States Senate upon this subject, and at
that period, they expressed the opinion, that
the Treasury Of the United States must not
%relinquish any amount of duties derived
from foreign importations. Times have now
changed. The national debt has been some
what reduced, the effects of the civil war
have partially passed away, and Reciprocity
with Canada is now under discussion. From
these and other considerations, it appears to
be a favorable opportunity for re-opening the
subject. The leading and influential men
in Washington are inclined to look abroad
and contract foreign alliances, which will
augment and promote national
prosperity. Let now the Hawaiian Govern.
ment improve this " tide IN the affairs of
men, and it may lead on to fortune. As
for Annexation, 1t should not be mentioned,
for 1t will only perplex the question and
hinder negotiation. Its discussion here
would only i%rritate the Hawaiian people, and
we are fully convinced that the United
States would not accept the little Kingdom
if offered. A Treaty of Reciprocity would
secure all the benefits to both countries of
Annexation, without any of the complicated
questions which would attend that subject.
If now the Hawaiian Government will
take firm and conciliatory ground upon this
matter, we honestly believe the authorities
at Washington would meet them half way.
= Let the foreign and native community
Sustain the Government, and our newspapers
cordially work together in this matter and
above all, let those who write letters to
American newspapers not be afraid to
attach their names TO their effusions, then
there does appear TO be a fair prospect
of success. ! Our little Hawaiian Canoe
might not, solitary and alone, be able to
paddle its way into the Haven of Reciprocity,
but taken in tow by the " Canada " steam
frigate, she might safely pass all the difficult
ties and shoals lying along the passage-way
through the White House and the United
States Senate.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-10
The Revision of the Bible.

An article in q late number Of the International
Rer5e,r gives some particulars Of the progress which
has already been made in the work Of revising the
Bible. Three different organizations are at present
engaged in it-an American, m English and a Scotch
Association. All the associations are acting under
the most rigid rules The concurrence Of two-thirds
Of each body Is required for any change. The object
is not 50 much 70 give a new translation as TO correct
the errors Of the existing version. whether arising
from original mistranslation, n change in the mean
ing Of words, or defective grammar. Prof Fisher,
who is the author Of the article in which this iufor-
nation is conveyed, says that the American Associa-
ton has progressed far enough to determine that the
words " for Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the
glory, forever and ever, is an Interpolation, and
properly no part Of the Lord 5 Prayer He furnishes
also, many Instances where the sans word receives
different TRANSACTIONS. Thus. in one sentence in the
New Testament, the words q pity - and " compass
sion " are given as the translation of the same Greek
word. The ear Of the original translator may have
objected to the repetition OF the same word in q SEN
tence, though nothing is more common where an
emphatic and lucid statement is necessary. Ii is a
favoTite mode Of expression with Macaulay and .
great many other writers of celebrity. Opinions are,
as might naturally be expected, greatly divided upon
the subject Of the revision. 1t is hard to give up even
phrases that one knows TO be inaccurate in 3 book
which is so blended with Christian life everywhere.
But il must be said that according TO the statement
Of Professor Fisher the system of revision which has
been adopted is the one that is likely TO be productive
of the least wrenching. 1t will make no changes
unless they are imperatively demanded.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-10

the convenience Of the two sections 81 the Monarehisis
aud even Of the Imperialists, who, however eager for
4 Plsjisci!gm, are not equally prepared for q gen
eral election.
The prorogauon, as Anticipated, has been pro
nounced instead Of the dissolution, and thus We see
how tie g0aiaai representatives. Of France seem
once more 10 invite and accept 4 military dictatorship
As the last and only refuge amidst the strife Of bar
rem formulas and e1haused factions. The very men
who denounced the personal government Of a con-
summate Parliamentary debater and administrator
Mr.. Theirs and who resented MS eloquence as 4 sort
Of tyranny, and the prestige-of his patriotic services
as a sort Of usurpation, are now ready TO submit in
silence 10 the tutelage Of the sword. Its yet thought
that the M2rshal-Presideut, in spite Of the peremp-
tory character Of his messages Is incapable Of trans
crossing the limits of legality. Amen.
Yours truly, FARASI.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-10
PRICE LIST
CHELSEA LAUNDRY !

HOs0LULU, H.. l., July I, 1873.
an AM THIS DATE II FOL-
" LOWING RATES will be charged on all work done at
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-10-10
TO WOOL

THE UNDERSIGNED CONTINUE
49, to buy Woods at good prices. WOODS coming 10
@ market this Spring particularly desired to make
$50 freight.
ass 3m C. BREWER q co.
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II. HACKFELD g. CO.
OFFER FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING
HAW'N BARK r. c. WYLIE
Il5 DAYS FROM BREMEN.

n5 DAYS FROM BREMEN.
Pink Pad Prints, Fancy Prints,
Dark Fancy Prints, Shawl Pattern Prints.
Chintz Prints. White and Black Prints,
Turkey Red Cotton, Assortment White CottOns,
Assortment of Brown Cottons, Blue Cottons,
Brown Cotton Drill, Blue Cotton Drill,
Heavy Blue Denims, Hickory Stripes.
Blue and White Tickings,
Blue Twilled Saxony Flannel, Black Cobourgs,
Black Silk Alpacas, Waterproof Tweeds.
Linen Sheeting, Cotton Sheeting,
Wooden Blankets, Brown Cotton Socks,
Ladies' White Stockings, Mosquito Netting,
Victoria Lawns, Linen Handkerchiefs,
Silk Handkerchief, Cotton Hack. Towels,
Black and Fancy Silk Neckties,
Black and colored French Merinoes,
Lace Shawls. Linen and Cotton Thread.
Patent Thread on cards.
Fine Cloths and Cashmeres for Coats and Pants,
Fine Black French Serge,
Bedford Cord, Twilled Silesias,
Twilled Cambria, heavy Canvas for Lining,
Assortment of Burlaps, Sail Irvine.
Fine Assortment of Clothing.
English Saddles, French Calfskins.
Lubin's Extracts, Eau de Cologne,
Macassar Oil, Fancy Soaps.
Black Jet and Fancy Ornaments.
Necklaces, Crosses, Sc, India Rubber Balls.
Fine Scissors, Common Scissors, Sheep Shears,
Pen and Pocket Knives,
Coco Handled Butcher Knives,
Charcoal Box Irons, Timed Lanterns.
Galvanized Iron Washing Tubs,
Galv. Iron Buckets, Galv. Iron Pipe. ! to II in.
Saucepans, Spurs, Hoop Iron. Rivets.
Yellow Metal Sheathing, Composition Nails.
Toilet Mirrors. Feather busters.
Harmonicas, Accordeons, Gold Borders.
Gun Powder, Market Baskets,
Wrapping Paper, Nuremberg Toys,
Tumblers, Palm Oil, Caustic Soda,
Portland Cement, Flagg Stones. States,
Fire Bricks, Pipe Clay.
Hubbuck's Linseed Oil,
Hubbuck's White Zinc Paint,
Black and Green Paints, Red Lead.
lish Groceries.
Liebig's Extract of Meat, Candles.
Castor Oil. Epson Salts,
Tar and Pitch, Cordage, Corks,
Empty Petroleum Tierces,
Empty Syrup Tierces.
Assorted CIarets- Rhine Wine
Boutelleau's CognaO, l to 4 diamonds,
German Ale, quarts and pintsi
Jeffrey's Ale, do. do.
JeHrey's Stout, do. do.
Lager Beer. do. do.
Bavarian Beer, do. do.
Genuine Hollands Gin,
Alcohol in / gallon demijohn.
AVANA g. GERMAN CIGARS.
A few Regulator Clocks,
SMALL INVOICE OF HEAVY GOLD
WATCH CHAINS!
sc. sc. sc. sc. sc. &c.
Trade are invited to iusPecG these New
Goods. which are now being Opened
M our store.
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MY NOTION hat - worth doing aI nil, H.
worth doing well.
Wy INTENTION-TO Give SaIi-fncIiOn TO all
MY TEWMS-CASH ON DELIVERY.
Respectfully Solicit the Public Patronage
II Once al a.. r. MCINTYRE & BROS Grocery, Feed
Store and Bakery. Corner Of Fort and King Sts. Wagon calls
for al orders.
957 Or W. WALLACE Proprietor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
Clothes on Fire.

1t is useless to tell a victim 10 do this
or do that, or call for water. In fact, it
is generally best not to say word, but
to seize a blanket or any wooden fabric
If none is at hand, take any woelen
material-hold the corners as far apart
as you can, stretch them out higher
than your head, and running bodily to
the person, make a motion of clasping
in the arms, mostly about the shoulders.
This instantly smothers the fire and saves
the face. The next instant immense
the burnt part in cold water, and all
pain will cease with the rapidity of
lightning. Next get some -four if pos
sible put the patient in bed, and do all
that is possible to soothe until the ply
stefan arrives. Let the -four remain
until it falls off itself, when a beautiful
new skin can be found. Unless the
burns are deep, no other applications
are needed. The dry -four for burns
is the most admirable remedy ever pro-
posed, and the information ought to be
impaired to all. The principal of its
action is that, like the water, it causes
instant and perfect relief from pain by
totally excluding the air from the in
jured parts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
A Very Valuable Work.

" History Of the Grange Movement, or the
Farmers War against MouUp0lies.h Being
a full and authentic account Of the strug
giles Of the American farmers against the
extortions of the Railroad Companies.
With History OF the Rise and Progress Of
the Order Of Patrons OF Husbandry. Pub
lished by the NATIONAL PUBLISHING Co,
Philadelphia.
The most remarkable and powerful
movement of the present day is, I'M
questionably, the War which the Farm.
ers are waging against the Monopo-
lies of all kinds that have for so long
been robbing the people and expressing
the toiling portion of our community.
The work begins with the causes
which have aroused the American peo-
pie against the monopolists, and treats
of the railroad system of the country,
its growth, actual condition and pros
poets. 1t then shows how this noble
system has been perverted to further
the ends of selfish capitalists and rail
road directors, who seek to gain at the
expense of the community and we are
given a terrible and thrilling account
of the crimes and frauds of the railroad
corporations of to-day. The author
Yields fearless and vigorous pen, and
points out the evils which this selfish
greed has entailed upon us. He shows
how the great corporations have been
able to control the whole country how
they have robbed the nation, and cor
rupted our Congress, State Legisla-
lures, and Courts Of Justice.
Passing from the Monopolists and
their outrages, the author tales up the
cause of the wrouged and oppressed
farmers, and gives us detailed state
ment of these evils from which the farm
ing class is suffering. He Analyses
skillfully the causes of the evils, and
shows how and by whom the farmers
are robbed.
A considerable portion of the work is
devoted to q history of the Order of
Patrons of Husbandry. A complete ac-
count of the organization and objects of
the order is given; its laws and mode of
procedure are stated; and each feature
is explained at length.
It is decidedly the most interesting
and useful volume of the day, and as it
comes at time when the whole country
is suffering intensely from the effects of
the evils it denounces, cannot fail to
have tremendous sale. It is an ably
written book, and bold and vigorous
plea in behalf of the farmers and all
who are oppressed and robbed by the
grasping Monopolies which are causing
so much troable.
The book is sold by subscription only,
and the publishers wantagents in every
county. See advertisement in another
column. Com.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
a Catastrophe.

1t is rarely man in descending a
back stairway with an armful Of things,
and having to open door at the foot,
leans against the door while doing it.
The performance is so devoid of inter
est as to not admit of repetition, but it
sometimes happens, and this was the
case on Friday with Mr.. Briggs, of Elm
street. He had had a little social
gathering the night before, and was
now returning a few articles borrowed
from the family on the first floor below.
He had tin pail full of goblets and
preserve dishes and one armful of
plates. He set the pail on the stairs to
free one of his hands, and pressed his
knees against it to keep it from sliding
of. This movement caused him to
press rather heavily against the door,
but he either dia.het notice it, or believed
that he was leaning against the wall.
So in this ignorance or confidence he
raised the latch, and Immediately went
plunging down two steps and into the
room below, dragging the crockery and
glass ware utter him, and making the
most frantic but hopeless efforts to
catch himself. 1t unfortunately hap
pened at this juncture that the down
stairs lady was in the act of crossing
the room with pot of coffee and a
platter of buckwheat cakes, and had
just time to incline her head toward
the opening door when the catastrophe
was upon her, and she went down in a
heap, covering herself with hot buck
wheat cakes, and her unfortunate caller
with hot coffee. The terrible crash
brought every other occupant of the
house to the rescue, but they were not
needed. The temperature of the cakes
and coffee was of such a degree as to
stimulate the unfortunates to help
themselves, and they were on their feet
in an instant. The lady was led into
another room and had her head rubbed,
while Mr.. Briggs, declining the con-
ISOLATION of quart bottle of camphor,
q most admirable remedy in case of a
scald, and the advice of his wife's
mother to let her see where he was
hurt, at once shot into the cellar, and
barring the door. behind him, remained
there in gloomy contemplation for two
whole hours, despite the warnings of
his wife through the key-hole that he
would catch his death of cold. Dan
bug NeaUS. %, ..,,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
Heroic Women.

The London Times mentions that
two remarkable cases of courage and
presence of mind on the part of girls
have just been brought before the Royal
Humane Society. The first case was
that of Miss Olivia Georgiana E. Maude.
She saved The life of a girl named Adele
Greaven, who sank while bathing at Sea
Point, Mouktown, under the following
circumstances Miss Maude and her
sister, who had themselves been bath
ing, we're dressed and sitting on the
rocks watching the other bathers, when
their attention was aroused by an alarm
ing outcry-a girl had disappeared in
deep water. No assistance was at hand.
no boat or ropes, and even the usual
attendants were absent or otherwise
engaged. The child soon rose to the
surface, but, unable to swim, sank
again. She rose q second time, and
the bystanders and bathing women,
thoroughly alarmed and crying for as
sistance, were shocked at perceiving
that the child's bathing dress had got
over her face and head, and that her
arms were entangled in it. At this
moment Miss Maude leaped into the
deep water, dressed as she was, with
out even taking time to remove her
watch, caught the child as she was dis
appearing the third time, and took her
safely to shore. The other case was
that of Miss Mary Kerridge, who saved
a lad of fifteen named Stewart, who
sank while bathing at Wentworth, New
South Wales. The boy had gone with
companion to battle in the River Oar.
ling, and was carried by strong cur.
rent into deep water. Neither he nor
his companion could swim, and he cried
loudly for help. Miss Kerridge was
about one hundred yards off, and,
hearing the boys cries, run as fast as
she could to the spot, plunged into the
river with all her clothes on and caught
the lad as he rose the third time. After
considerable difficulty, owing to the
rapidity of the current, having only on,
hand at liberty, and her efforts being
impeded by the weight of her clothes
she ultimately succeeded in placing th,
lad in safety. The Royal Humane So
ciety bestowed medals for saving life
with suitable testimonials, on each O
the young ladies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
A Good Thing.

Some experiments have been made,
recently, in England with an apparatus
termed the aerophore. This invention,
it is claimed, will enable miner to
penetrate at once, and to a great. dis
lance, into pit filed with chokedamp.
to remain there several hours, to carry
his lamp with him without danger, and
without depriving4bsn .ithd. free use
of his arms. To prove these positive
assertions the inventor, armed with his
apparatus, entered small hut which
had been filed with mixture of sui
phurous and carbonic acid gases, and
remained there about twenty minutes.
While il. the hut he constructed a box,
to show the, freedom of the arms, IL
was claimed that it would have been d
good box If the hammer used had not
been spoiled by the, excessive amount
Of sulphur, rt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
A Kings Household.

The King of the Ashantees, CORE
spondent says, possesses a numerous
harem, like the sable monarch of Da-
honey. He is privileged to marry as
many as he pleases; for even in Asian
tee the King can do no wrong or tres
pass on any law. I should fear to say
how many wives he has marie d, for we
shall probably know the exact number
by and by; but he can take his pick out
of the noblest, the fairest and best in
the land, after which it is certain death
for any other man in Ashantee to look
on her face, for she is the Kings. The
harem is jealousy guarded in quarter
of the palace overlooking the palace
gardens by a body of $50 eunuchs. 1t
must not be supposed, however, that
the rights of ordinary women are cur
tailed thus !; in the households of all
but the King the women are at liberty
to stare and be stared at, to talk with
any man or be talked with.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
Responsibility of Common Carriers.

The Merchants Dispatch Company
was sued by r. Krause, of Davenport,
Iowa, for the value of goods lost at the
time of the Chicago fire. This company
claimed that Chicago was the end of the
route, and that after they had placed
the goods in their warehouse their re-
sponsibility ceased, and they became
liable only as warehousemen. But the
court held that the defendants were re-
sponslble for the goods until some one
else became responsible for them until
they had been placed in the hands of
the connecting carrier. Taking them
out OF defendants cars and putting
them in their warehouse did not shift
the liability, in the Judgment of the
csprt, who gave verdict for plaintiff. II
this epiniolfastconfrmed, the Dispatch
Company will have TO make good a
large amount Of losses accruing at the
time Of the great fire, Is
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
Will Wonders Never Cease 2

When DIR. Walker proclaimed that
he had produced fir m the medicinal
herbs of California an Elixir that would
regenerate the sinking system and cure
every form of disease not organic, the
incredulous shook their heads. Yet his
VINEGAR BITTERs is now the Standard
Restorative of the Western World. I'm
der the operation of the new remedy,
Dyspeptics regain their health the
Bilious and Constipated are relieved of
every distressing symptom the Con-
sumptive and Rheumatic rapidly re-
cover Intermittent and Remittent
Fevers are broken the hereditary faint
of Scrofula is eradicated Skepticism
is routed, and this wonderful prepare
ton is to-day the most popular Tonic,
Alternative, and Blood Depurent ever
advertised in America. We don't sell
Rum under the guise of medicine. We
advertise and sell pure medicine
which will stand analysis by any chemist
in the country.-COm.