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The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
COnstantInOPIe.

The Turks have had possession Of COrstantinople
since I453, four hundred and tWenty-three years,
and now it is proposed that the English take pos
session and make it Gibralter.
Russia also wants the city, and much interest is e
for its future destiny, as well in its past history
1t was aneently called By5antium, and this name
continued till Constantine made it the capital Of his
empire, A. D. $50, when the name changed to
COnstantinope,-cit of Constantine. Us Turkish
name is STEAMBOAT.
Byzantium was founded by Greek colony, B. G.
65s. strabo, Pliny and others speak of the abun-
dance of fish at Byzantium, especially Ofthe Pelamys
kind, which, coming in shoals from the sea of AEOf
and round by the eastern and southern shore Of the
Black Sea, entered the BOspOrus, whence the barber
of ByIantium was called ChrysOceras, or 1.-THE
Golden HOrn, in consequence Of the riches derived
from the fishery. The By1antines sailed the fish, which
article of considerable trade. the northern
coasts of the Black Sea supplied Greece and other
countries of the Mediterranean with grain the har
Dor of ByIantium place Of resort for the vessels
engaged in the trade"
The ground on which Constantnopls stands is we'll
suited for the right ola great commercial city the
connecting link between Europe and Asia. gentle
sOping prOuOutOry secured by seas stretches
out in triangular form towards the Asiatic CONT
nent from which its extreme point is separated by
so narrow q strait 1.-THE BOspOrus) that in quarter
Of an hour boat can row from one continent to the
other. Just before the BospOrus enters the sea of
MarmOra, the classical PrOpOntil, it makes deep
elbow, or inlet, on the European shore, flowing be-
tween the triangle of cOnsiantinOpe proper and its
=
the magnificent port of the " Golden Horn.'
The HeIlesPOnt, the strait leading from the Msdi-
terranean nOrhWesterly into the sea Of MarmOrs, ia
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

NUMIsMATIo-There has been laid upon our
editorial table very interesting little work. neatly
printed by Lippincott & Co., entitled "A Visit to
the Cabinet of the United States Mint, at Phil
hdelphia." 1t contains large amount of informa-
ton which is entertaining to the general reader,
and which must be, should suppose, of much
value to the numismatist. The Introductory gives
q brief but piqSant historical sketch of coin, and
the remainder Of the book lie devoted to a descrip.
ton OF the Mint aud its cabinet, which must be a
most interesting place to visit, and the various
coins, modern sDd ancient, western and oriental
which are to be seen there. Also full account of
many Of the medals which have been struck at the
Mint as well as Of others which came from foreign
lands. We find the statement in the book that the
largest gold piece in the world is the Chinese ten
tael piece whiehIis worth two hundred and thirty
ye dollars but 10 the opinion OF the fair authoress
the most celebrated coin in the world is the WI
dows' Mite" which is there on exhibition, and
which is in appearance one of the most insignif-
cant The collection, it appears, contains one Ha-
waiian cent, which is noticed In the following
paragraph: Leaving both the eastern and the
western world and their coins, there is a single
piece, of small commercial value, which is yet
T" Lighthouse In mid-ocean." This is the one cent
OF the Sandwich Islands, the only venture of that
kind yet made by the enterprising little kingdom
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
IMPORTS.

Trr,r For- GanrN.-Fsr harE Csuadou gannarr Iith-
81 ~ rnurh luuter, eorsf n dressed lumber 10000
i--ts BAN stiurles, I Boa personal elects
FruN SsE Fu1Elscoter CITY ~ NV York Jan. l2fh.-
r i1unrr, ~ HtEs Etsiuner pkg Photograph good
hi1 pti.EEs, as rkct udse, 10 crackers. pkgs
c.l cazhlug Irs rIasuActured inn rkgs tuine 10
ruucuta- rlEE mA11Hinery. bales EAddlery pkCs
h.suurs 49, sreds rsgE docs- pkg blinds . pkgs
alr lul h1t aI 10 crES IS pkg cordArt, = pkgs
furf-t = 49, rrirg. Trz colk. pkg Faciures, boz
ciarE - has reeu ir hrt fruiis pkt lamp stock,
D. si. - - uIarla 70 hama 20 bbs sal
az sls Futute hurss- . i.aies cotton prints
~ Er.auluT-ner Fauuy hare, Jan lisa eof n
an .sa- s.-aC Insas. 2io.olQ Z v shingies.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
POET on HON0LULU.


AGAANA-b.
1l-s-lur Ealrr Qrssn. kAAiuA from HEnalei
An ~ uauu-u. Eqllusuu, = dys im n Townsend.
rair arurr. Uslnma. from kuua and KAu.
-2-.1lIr Narwl1E. auhn Bail, from Moio<aL
CitF 81 ~ Euril. oarariy, - DAYS from San
Fraudtsea
rs-selr IA No, EeFnalds from EAhuluL
ls-Srlr ke-fie Merrill. CFans from LzhAins-
Am arlr fauuF Harr. hars. 4 DAYS 20. Humboldt
An trir Mu-uinE stEr Coln1rd . days from NJ j.
SIM EEnuoA Narrhaut from WindEArd
Ltiiri HlT DuTerhys Linton 40 days fm Liverpool
SAILED.
la-e-zr kiEnsa MnrchAus Coz wiRduArd ports
tctr Frinot. B-ct Cor Koua and KAu
ll-eatr Fn-r Etu1. kaauA frgu huhalA
ll-Sallr HuaaEali clarEf. far Llama
satr Fairr Guea1- Raal. Scr Hanaiei
nMs CltF 81 NeH Io-t, far san Francisco
Ian ~ 4 c Nurrlys Fulier, far san Franc iscn.
An a I-eier " Aiuy. Frccmaa, iar san Francisco.
s1tr knrzsilt kitliur, 81 kslua aud WAimeA-
lb-H D q Eauta1us. Luue f,r kauEi.
Sctr Wurwirt , Buii for NoiuEaL
srmr kilHusa- NHrchaut, ior Windward Ports
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

Mr.. ANGUS MAcKAT.-II will be in the recollec-
ton Of our readers that, during November, 1873
Mr.. Angus Mackay, the Centennial Commissioner
for Queensland Australia, called at our port en-
route to the of his duties, and also TO visit
the sugar producing countries of the United States
West Indies, etc. Mr.. Msckay is now passenger
per City Of New York, on his return home. The
colony be represents, as readers aware, has
been extra successful at the Centennial, and Mr..
Mackay has full budget of practical information
for bis fellow colouisis, of this we will profit by
aod by. Meantime, we learn from the Commits
sioner that he found the sugar business in a de-
pressed state iE both the United States and West
Indies. The only exception he found in the French
West India Islands aud there he believes that pros.
perity is due fully much TO the Central Factory
system Of sugar making 10 the excellent quality
Of the soil and climate of the islands for sugar The
Centrnl Factory, in Mr.. Mackay's opinion, is the
best device yet worked out to make the production
ofsugara steady profitable business. We have been
promised some facts on this subject, from Mr.. NJ,
which will be Of value to those engaged in the
business
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
MEMORANDA.

E1r1rr a. EsIE CaunES, RoRIxsox, MAsrEE--Sal-
PA Gamble De- Irth. C the Straits
aeh faraa d. sass bad light nOrheriE uinds
tlrs - ~inas lrhi fruu " 4 with weather
a. ruzEaEs
nrra1r r ~ \ CIR a. Srw ToGE eavAE1r. CoNNaSnEn.
-lar ~ frzualzuu THURSDAY Jan tth, ~ with
= ulllis So Nes EeAlEnd and Australia: have e.
e-n-- - q 49, I.Aa.enEara.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

FAST Thrive notice that the trip of the City
Of ItkiH made some time since 10 fifteen days and
twelve hours from Yokohama to San Francisco,
has recently been beat by the Oceanic which made
the voyage in December last in fourteen days and
fifteen hours. For the Pacific Ocean this is I'M
prccedented time
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

NOTABLE DEATHs.-The death OF Commodore Van.
derbilt is reported. He had been Ill for several
months. He was very wealthy, and probably
owned more railroads and railroad property than
any other person in the United States.
The death of Sir Daniel Cooper, who lately
visited this port going TO and returning from New
Zealand, is reported having occurred in London,
from heart disease. BE held the Office of Colonial
Commissioner in London for the government Of
New Zealand.
Mr. Bliss, the revival melodist was killed by
the railroad disaster in Ohio the 29th of De
cember, and his wife and children are also reported
among the killed 1t is said that be extricated him
self from the ruins and sought to rescue his wife
and children, who were crushed beneath the iron
work of the car. Falling in the attempt, be re-
manned by them, preferring TO die In the flames
than to escape alone.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

~ Barks Mary B. Roberts and Quickstep were
TO leave San Francisco during January for this port
The first named may have left by the 18th, and
will be due here during the last week of this month.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
Now is the Time.
DISSOLUTION OF CO.PARTHERSHIP.

TIME CO-PARrNERSHIP HERETOFORE
II existing between L. b. FRIELkR- ". LAME, known
firm OF FRIEL & LAME. Grocers Is this day dis
solved by mutual consent All outstanding accounts will
be collected and all liabilities assumed By E. B. Friel
who continues business the old stand, No. ST. Fort
Street, Odd Fellows Building. where he will happy
customers with the usual assortment OF CHOICE
GROCERIES T. B. FRIEL-
Dec 90, 1871. Tim 625l r. W. LAME.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

~ An Interesting statement about sugar and
rice in San Francisco will be found under the head
Of Commercial. Those engaged in the cultivation
ofihese staples will find some valuable suggestions.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

The KoSA-For the last two or three days there
has been good deal OF rain. 1t began from the
east and has worked around to the south, which
the weather-wise say indicates loug-continued
storm
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

.rs- Steamer KIlauea leaves tomorrow for Ma
wiliwih and on Monday next for HilO.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
8 from the Other islands Promptly Ezssuasd
Market Rates 81

TtIrIZENB AND REsIDEETH OF uoHa-
" LULU, Visiting Friends and strangers general
cordially invited % attend Public Worship FORT 0f.
CHURCH, where Services held every SABBATH 10
o'clock A. n, and ~ p ~. Seats provided H. "a
VINO may be pleased 70 attend. There Il . WEDNESDAY
evening Prayer Mesting a. ~ ociork % tie Ls1zrp
Room, 10 which all are welcome. s7f ~
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

tE There Will be a meeting OF the Young
Mems Christian Association on Friday evening, at
the Lyceum
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

~ His Exeenency J. E. Bush, the newly ap-
pointed governor of Kauai, proposes to proceed to
that island the steamer Kilauea on Thursday
next, and shortly after his arrival Koloa, where
he intends to make his head-qunrters he will make
an inaugural address. in which be will unfold some
of the plans be proposes undertake for the benefit
Of the people. We wish him every success.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

KAPIoLAHI PARK AssooIATIoN.-A meeting was
held Saturday last of the share holders Of this
association, at which board of eleven trustees
was elected, consisting ofthe following gentlemen
Capt James Makee, A. s Cleghorn, H. Maciarlane,
J. II. Patty, J. o. Domiuis, J. Mott Smith, II. A.
Widemann, F. A schaefer Capt. Trip, J. 7. ebay
ter, A. Herbert. The committee to whom was
referred the business of preparing the necessary
bylaws, presented the same. which, after a few
alterations were adopted. There is to be meeting
OF Trustees this day at ten O'Clock, ut the room
of the Chamber OF Commerce. at which important
business viii be transacted
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

NEW STYLES OF PRINrs-TuRKEX
Red, Uiai, white ground, chocolate. fray Aod hsey,
Jaeonets Brown Cottons, qualities; white cott'aa,
HorrOcks Long CLOTH, A, B a II Brown Drill,
Hickory Stripes. stripped Ticking, Brown Houard
Linen Padding, Blue striped DENNIS,
Blue, White and Fancy Flannel. Mosquito Netfing
Scotch Waterproof Tweed, colors,
Black Merno and CobourE,
Linen assorted numbers, ~ yard pieces, &c
victoria Lawns, Barge Lasting,
A SUPERIOR LOT OF TAILORS' GOODS
Doestn, Buckskin, Diagonal Reps Cashmere, Noisls,
HANDKERCHIEFS
white Cambria. White q Turkey Red Cotton. snE,
TOwELsl
white Cotton and Turkish. Linen Turkish.
THREAD
Linen Cotton, Brooks Patent. Thread Black N,auo
Braids.
Mems White and Gray MsrinO. Brown Blue H.
Cotton.
LADIES' STOCKINGS ASSORTED;
Union, Regatta, Denim, &C.
Undershirts-Cetton, herino and SIX,
Umbrellas Italian black, Neckties
Black and Coored silk Rlb0Ons-Eniout eaA
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF CL0T
ING AND SHAwLs.
Cloth Buckskin PIannsl Cotton, &C.,
p C. Monkey Jackets. Heavy Wool Biankstn ~ coioas
Cotton and Horse Blanke5 Quilts, &C.
Buriaps, Wool Pack, Canvas, 0unny Bags
SADDLES
Eau de Cologne. PhllOcome, HAIR on and MaeaH-aE.
Fancy Soaps windsor, &C.
Looking Glasses and Mirrors, Imitation Jswslry.
Ledgers, Journals. &C.. Playing Cards.
HarmOnicas, r Balls FeafheJ busters,
HARDWARE
Pocket and Butcher Knives scissorl In Iathsr enris
Timed spurs. Lanterns, q Isona
Galvanized Corrugated sheet Iron, sizes;
Galvanized Pipe. AN sizes. Galvanized sae<st inEil
Tubs Timed sancepans, Best Charcoal
Tn Plates. Banea TN, sheet Lead and zine.
bright and oiled Fence Wire, Nos =, ands.
Hoop Iron, sizes; Rivets, Muntz Ysiog.
Metal and Nails, Bar Iron. Gun Powder. shot. &C.
Blacksmiths' Coal, Printing and Wrapping Paper
Cordage and Packing, Toys, Tumblers.
Baskets. Paints and ola Vienna Furniture.
Wall Piper, Crock csustie soda Tsr and FiieA,
Kerosene Barrels, Birch Brooms,
Cement, FIRE Clay, Fire Bricks, Gambler cusch.
GROCERIES
Crushed Sugar, Wash Blue. sardines, Salt Rassa
Mustard PAtes, &c, &C.
SteArn Candles and safety Matches. .
Liquors. &c, BouteieAu'B BrAndy-l 2 4 dlauscnt. M
Gin In baskets and green cases.
Champagne Hsidsieck, Ralnarf Thoreaur. h
Sparkling HocS. Rhine Vine BavariAn Beer %
ST. Pauls ale. quarts and pinta.
JeGrey's Ale. quarts and pints Bittssa, &C.
ieman and Havana Cigars - low prcrs 70 cosa cotll
ments in lots 70 suit, &C, &C. &C.
Orders from tie Other Lslands Pro-Dtly R-ss-ssa q
Market Rates 81
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
M. E. MCINTYRE * BROTHER,
GROCERY, FEED STORE and BAKERY,
Corner of King and Fort streets,
HONOLULU. sH Iy

Attorney and Solicitor
Il authorized to lend from $500 $40 900, Mortgage
Of Freehods at lowest rates Of interest
H- Agents in London, and 10 all parts Australia
once on Fort Street. Opposite Mr.. Ira Richardson's
storel Honolulu. 60 ans
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17
ING AND sHAwLs.

Cloth, Buckskin, FLANNEL, Cotton. &C,
p C. Monkey Jackets Heavy Wool Blanksta. al color
Cotton and Horse blankets, Quilts. &C
BuTiaps, Wool Pack, Canvas 0unny Bags
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-17

RICHARD f. BICKERTON.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT La
win attend the Terms Of Courts the other Islands,
Money lend Mortgages Of Freeholds 110FFICE No
% Merchant Street. stairs over Dr. sangenvaldS SO
nURTyG MY ABSENCE FROM THE HA-
~ wAIIAN Kingdom, Mr.. E I. 0'HalIoran Of No.
81 Fort Street Honolnu will act for under power OF
Attorney In eli matters wherein Interested.
n. McINERNY.
Honolulu. January 18Th, 1871. 81
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A Difficult Drill.

At the West Point military school the
cadets are taught to ride bareback, to ride
without stirrups, to jump hurdles, to use
the pistol aud sabre while riding, to "cut
heads to the right and left" and other
feats. The "heads" are leather balls about
four or five inches in diameter, which are
placed on posts of various heights. The
troopers moving at rapid gallop must cut
these heads riding to the right and lefi,
aud also cut heads resting on the ground
the last a rather difficult feat when done
to the left, compelling the rider to swing
the sabre over his bride hand and to reach
down from horse sixteen hands high
They also cut heads with the right and
left cut at the instant of jumping hurdle.
The most skillful vancouver is the cutting
of head upon the ground between two
hurdles placed about forty feet apart, the
trooper riding at full speed and cutting 10
the right and left in the interval between
leaping the hurdles. The trooper is ais,
taught to turn his horse at full gallop in a
circle four yards in diameter. Most of
these feats are performed in the riding hall,
n room about 1870 feet long by sixty. eight
wide with u tanbark floor. The parade
ground is about $50 yards long by 100 in
width. Seventy five horses are kept in
use, the stables accommodating about 100.
The animals are cared for by detachment
of regular soldiers provided for such SER
vice, the cadets being too busy to perform
this duty.
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HOrrid Heather Customs.

A correspondent writes as follows from
Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies: l
saw a sight man might never see in his
life, and one that don't want to see again;
it was horrible. A sight that you hear
about at home, but you hardly think it is
true; nevertheless, I've seen it with my
own eyes. 1t was that great religious
holiday of the native East Indies Coolies.
They look like demons, entirely naked.
tattoed, long hair, rings in their ears, noses.
toes, arms and ankles. About forty keep
beating on tom toms (drums), and all veil
ing. A man dances forward kneels, puSs
out his tongue as far as possible; another
"a PRIEST takes piece of blunt steel and
jams it through his upper lip, tongue and
lower lip, and leaves it there, and that fell
low danced with the steel through his lips
and tongue for IN hour or two; then they
pulled it out.
Imagine, if you can, how that hurt but
the fellow never moved a muscle, never
WINGED, not groan or cry, either when
they put it though or pulled it out. They
did the same to girl. Then half dozen
or more men had their bodies pierced; first
they cut hole on each side and then jab-
bed piece of steel right through ; not
cry from one all the while the rest sing and
dance and tom toms play, raising terrible
row. Then came the ceremony of walking
through fire. There is an oblong place
marked out on the ground, about ten feet
by twenty, the grass dug out and a large
fire of logs built in the middle. 1t burned
from twelve o'clock to five; four Coolies
kept stirring it all the while with long
poles.
When the logs were burnt to red hot
Goals they were raked down all over this
place to the depth of about three inches.
Then the procession marched up with
their gods" tom toms and bells, and the
first man who had his lips pierced, carry
ing golden cup in his hand, naked, long
hair in curls down his back, painted like
demon, and singing, danced actually
right through that fire, not fast either; he
went through it slowly; then about ten
walked through, and the rest, some of them
women with babies on their shoulders, hur
ried through. l hurried away home !;
didn't sleep much that night.
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BEL AIR, FRIDAY, JAN. 26, 1877.
Caws amd Effect.


Nine metaphysicians, perched aloft
On the top of dry plne-tree
Have talked all day in u marvellous way
OF divine philosophy.
No wild Coleridgean ramblers they
All over the realm of laws
They stick to their text, however perpleXed,
The doctrine (and practice) of caws.
The biggest crow, on the nearest limb,
Gave first with never pause,
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With choker under his jaws
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Concerning efficient caws.
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Thy devotee expect;
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= Washington Gladden, in Hupers Magazine
Or Februdly
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