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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05
PEN, INK AND SCISSORS.

- Tabecloths of white paper arc novel;
ty for the dnning room.
- Seven million people are said to have
died from the famine il China.
- The revivalist Moody has arrived in
Baltimore, and will reside there this winter.
< Gen. g J Pillow, of Mexican war no
torjety. and Brigadier General in the Con-
feierate service, is dead.
- ClarSsou n Potter has declined the
democratic denomination of the twelfth New
York congressional district.
- Ex Governor Jacob and Col A lex
Monroe are mentioned in connection with the
Speskership of the next House of Delegates
- Ono bushol Of sugar beets, mixed with
nine bushels of apples, makes cider richer
aud Of superior favor to that made of apples
alone.
1t requires SO 900 votes to elect a
Democrat to Congress in Indiana, and only
20 900 to elect a Republican. under the
present system of gerrymandered districts.
The Oakland Rcp"btican notes that
Hon. II. q. Davis has given four acres of
ground at Deer Park for two years free of
rent to Henry Weber, oc Cumberland, to be
used as market garden.
- w. W. Corcornn, Of Washington City,
the steadtast friend OF Virginia, has pre-.
sentod the State with his picture of the
stormng of redoubt at Yorktown. 1t has
been placed in the cupita at Richmond
- Fifty seven church pastors have died
iu tho Cities of the South west since the be-
ginning of the yellow fever epidemic. There
were thirty one PrOtestauts. twenty-five
Catholics, and one Jewish Rabbi. These
faithful men refused to leave their charges,
and literally died in the harness
= Rev. John " Lea, who has just re-
signed the rector$hip OF churct. IN Martins
burg, to do missionary work along the line
of the Chesapeake and OHIO road IN West
Virginia, preached at Trinity church, last
Sunday morning and night Mr.. Lea is a
graduate OF West Point and during the war
commanded regiment of North Carolininns.
boing at its close in command of the brigade
!Stonnton Indicator.
AT THE TWIN FRoNTs have Just re-
ceived large stock of Zephyrs, at l23 cts.
per ounce Shetland at 124 cts Germans
town Fancy Yarns at 10 cts, Ladies Cloaks
from So 80 to $50 90; Carpets and Carpet
Lirings, Oil Cloths Rugs Curtains. Silk
Insoles for Ladies and Gents, Shetland
Shawls, Fascinators, Nubias, Scarfs. Chill
dren's Sacks, Friuges. Gallons and Buttons to
match all shades of dress goods DOMESTIC
Paper Fashions; Ladies' Folding Work Table
come and see it. j. GOLDSMITH
Now is the time to get bargains az Dat
garu's. He has jus: received very large in>
voice of Glass and Queenswars. at u much
lower price than has ever been offered to the
people of Chsrlestown aud vicinity. Also.
Boots and Shoes, Men and Boys Wear,
Groceries aud Notions in large variety. All
goods in his line can be bought on the very
shortest margin-his motto is quick sales and
short profits. Call aud examine stock and be
convinced. Country Produce taken in Ex
change for Goods
SOME OF THE New STYLES of Mason &
Hamlin Cabinet Organs introduce style OF
finish with embossed gold bronze ornamen-
tatiOn, by new process; at once the most
elegant aud chaste finish yet employed on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05

MILK ToAsT-Toast stale bread quickly
to delicate brown take of the crust, and
dip each slice, while hot, into boiling water !;
salt slightly and lay in covered dish. Boil
some new milk in saucepan, adding little
salt aud tablespoonful of sweet cream !;
pour over the toast aud cover closely. Il
will be ready to serve By the time you are ali
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05
Magtby House.
BALTIMORE, MD.

BALTIMOEE, MD.
THE :sMALTBY'' is the only Hotel in BAti-
i more conducted on both the
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS.
Owing to the decline in cost ct many articles
appertaining to expenses. the rates of board
have been reduced to
S2OO and 81 so per Ddu on the American Plan, and
Sl00 TO S2.OO on the EUROPEAN.
Reing the only Hotel in the country having at
those rates
FIRST GLASS PASSENGER
Ell " a q F,
and all modern improvements.
r. HOGAN,
ApriI "a, ls77-1y. Proprietor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05
SPICES.

SPICES.
4 NREES GiSG Err, jam aica Ginger, " bite Gin
" ger, Race Ginger, Long Pepper, Mace. Cloves,
Celery Seed. TuTncric, White Mustard. for sale by
Sept 10, 1878. LIGHT & MITCHELL.
CALAD Oil, sold by
- Sept. 10, 1878. LIGHT & MITCHELL.
SCHOOL BOORS.-we wish to notify our Gus
- TONERS and frieuds that we are selling School
Books at 10 per cent lees tina were sold last ear
Have our stock complete and will order any book
needed, not hand. Give a call and we
promise to save money for you.
Sept. 10, 1878. LIG HT MITCHELL.
CEAMLEss and rwilling Grain sacks. for ..Ie
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
Steinberger
OBSERVER.

The Ex-Premier Of Samoa recently arrived at
New York, from England, and the Daily Mail Of
that city publishes a lengthy sketch Of bis career.
We copy the concluding paragraphs.
After arriving in England, Mr.. Steinberger had
the satisfaction Of seeing the brutal Stevens court
martialed for another ofense and cashiered, thus
Kidding the English navy of one who was not only
q disgrace to the English service but to human
nature.
But in the meanwhile all the proofs Of the story
we have told have been laid before the Department
of State at Washington, and a great mass Of
afidavits, protests and other legal documents attests
the truth Of all we have narrated in regard TO Mr..
Steinburger's connection with Samoa.
If anything were needed to strengthen the case
of Mr.. Steinberger, he has it in the arrival at
Washington, about a month since. Of an Envoy,
named LIE Mamea, sent by the Samoan Government,
to beg the United States to acknowledge 1t, and to
afford it some protection or at least make with that
government a reciprocity treaty.
Whatever may be the conclusion OF the authorities
at Washington in regard to the request Of the
Samoan Envoy, it is hardly possible that there can
be any delay in demanding from the British Gov
eminent reparation for the outrages inflicted by one
Of its naval officers on an American citizen. That
reparation can be nothing less than payment Of the
full value Of the property Of which Mr.. Steinberger
has been so iniquitously d~espoiled, and his trans
~portation to Samoa in q British ship Of war. His
cause is that of every citizen who expects at any
time to be, for purposes Of either business or pleas
ure, outside of the boundaries Of the United States,
of every American shipowner or shipmaster, Of
every one who loves his country and would fain
see her respected at home and abroad. The first
duty of a government ia 10 protect the governed.
Whenever any government fails to perform that duty
fully and promptly, it is time that it ceased to exist.
But besides the injury to Mr.. Steinberger, an
injury equally grave was done TO the United States.
A vessel owned by an American citizen, while
carrying the United States flag, was seized and
dismantled As redress for this, nothing less can
be expected than that the vessel so seized, if she
can be found, or if not, another to match her,
ehall be returned to the harbor Of Apia, and with
our flag at her peak be there saluted with all posi-.
BILE formality. The cannon which salute her will
echo round the world, and will announce TO all the
nations that the Republic of the United States re-
cognizes as q stain, upon its honor, an unredressed
wrong to any Of its citizens that the Stars and
Stripes shall in the future, as they have been in
the past, be respected everywhere on the globe
and will continue, let US hope, TO be so respected
until the heavens and the earth shall be no more,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
The Drought in Kona.

KONA, HAWAII, Feb. 18th, 1878.
To the Editor Of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser
DEAR SIR 1t is thought by many OF the old
residents here in Kona, that the great Author OF
every good and perfect gilt, has entirely forsaken
this section of these Islands and left us-nOt ont
in the cold-to suffer the pangs of thirst, and to
witness the destruction of the Hawaiian staf OF
life, and other kinds of produce we have endeav-
ored to provide. through much toll for our future
sustenance, by the intense heat of the sun by
dav. and the strong mountain airs by night, which
have prevailed for many months past. THESE
causes. together with the almost entire absence oil
rain. has placed the face of this section OF the
country in a most deplorable condition. All kinds
of vegetation of the smaller growth, have dried mp
TO a crisp: ancient water springs that were never
known to fail before, have now become empty.
Roth the human and the brute families, are all,
with but few exceptions, obliged to resort to the
forest to procure water TO quench their thirst, ana
for domestic purposes; il they fail to hud water III
snrings. heretofore known, they are driven to the
necessity of seeking for new springs. In TACT. tie
whole face OF nature appears to mourn ana weep
for the want of rain; though it weeps with a tear
less eve. for its fountain Of tears is completely
dried up.
THAT most conspicuous character, called the
. Oldest inhabitant," does not remember OF a dryer
time than has been experienced here in kona for
the mast five months. Yours truly,
OBSERVER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
Proposed Amendment

To Article 81 of the Constitution granted on the goth day Of
August, A. d. 1864. in accordance with Article SC OF said
Constitution. That Article 81 be, aud the same is hereby
amended so AS to read as follows:
ARTICLE 81. No person shall be eligible for a Representa-
tive Of the people who is insane or an IDIOT nor unless he be a
male subject of the Kingdom, who shall have arrived al the
full age of twenty-one years, who shall know how to read and
write. who shall understand accounts, and shall have been
domiciled iu the Kingdom for at least three years Immediately
preceding his election, and who shall own Real Estate or
Personal Property within the Kingdom of a clear value, ever
ard above all membranes of at least five hundred dollars
Approved this 80. day Of ......-- A. u. 1876.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
Proposed Amendment

To Article 20 Of the Constitution, granted on the goth day Of
August, A. d. 1854, in accordance with Article so of said
Constitution.
That Article 20, be and the same is hereby amended by
striking out the words - of a Court of Record" Immediately
preceding the words Z" shall ever be 4 member of the Legis-
iatiye Assembly" so that the Article as amended shall read as
follows:
ARTICLE 20. The Supreme Power oil the Kingdom, in its
exercise is divided into the Executive, Legislative, and Judi
cial, these shall always be preserved distinct, and no Judge
shall ever be a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Approved this 800. day of ........A. ID. 1876.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

WILL be sold on Saturday, March 10th, at the door oil ALI
oIani Hale At u O'Clock NJ, tie lie Sc for 20 years Of the lots
on the Esplanade marked Nos. 4, 8. s and ., at an upset rental
Of $500 per annum.
The purchaser must agree TO put up within a reasonable
time-three fre-proof buildinss-one not less man 9'N4o re''
o. stories in height-one 75x35 feet, three stories-and one
o5x4o feet one story 10 height-or buildings Of like character
and fro-proof. There is a lease upon these lots, having
seven years of unexpired term.
Possession given subject TO term Of said Lease.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

A HANDSOME PREsENT-Capt. W. b. Cobb, of the
P. NJ. s. s.. City Of .Vtc York was the recipient Of a
very handsome and valuable testimonial from the
citizens of Sydney. During the stay of his ship in
that port. occurred the celebration of the Goth ami
versary Of the foundation Of the Colony. There was
a grand national regatta in the beautiful and spa
ciOus harbor of Sydney, and Capt. CObb's ship hap
pening to lie in a very convenient position for view
ing the regatta, he invited the citizens on board, a
privilege of which they availed themselves in large
numbers. Previous to his departure from Sydney,
q deputation of the citizens waited upon the Captain
and presented him with an Emu's egg, enclosing the
works of q small clock, on the side of the egg in n
circle being the hours and hands in silver, while on
top is the figure Of an Emu and representations Of
Australian fora, 10 silver. The whole is enclosed in
a glass case, and cost about $500. Doubtless the
Captain will highly prize this testimonial Of the
kindly feeling of the good people Of Sydney, more
especially as a silver plate accompanying it bears the
inscription: Presented to Capt. w. b. Cobb Of the
P. NJ. s. S. City of New York, at the National Regatta,
Sydney. 1878, in recognition Of his courtesy to the
visitors on board his ship The Emu or Emeu, is
a very large bird peculiar to Australia, resembling
the Ostrich, though much smaller, and like the latter
is incapable of flying, using its wings as a balance
in running. The first officer of the City was also
the recipient, on the above mentioned occasion, Of a
fne silver mounted spygIass.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

A CORRESPONDENT complains of the practice, which
he says is quite common, of smoking cigars and
pipes in the parquette of the Theatre. The manage
ment should see that this is put a stop to.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

MORE OPIUM.-On Thursday last, some eight
boxes of opium were seized by the customs authorl-
ties on board the bark d. c.. Murray. The matter
will be investigated early next week.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

We ARE requested to state that the reception days
of the officers of the Pensacola have been changed
from Tuesdays to Thursdays, and that the next re-
ception will take place on Thursday, Fec. 18th.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
BRIEF M IGNITION.

OUR THANKS are due to Purser Beardsley of the
Citu of .NeD York for late Colonial papers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
THE PACIFIC
Commercial oOertlser.
SATURDAY Y. FEBRUARY %.
RY AUTHORITY.

nra,xc the absence Of Captain Daniel Smith FROM The
kingdom. CAPTAIN William BerEil win perform the duties OF
IT, JNo VI KAPENA,
Feb %, ls7s-lm iihiS'e d fl"a"Oe'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

LEVY. TIE GREAT CoRNET PLAYER.-This gentle
man. who is world-renowned as the greatest living
instrumentalist, arrived in this city by the Guy q
Men, York, from the Colonies, and will give a con-
cert next week, the place Of which will be duly an
nouuced. Wherever Mr.. Levy has Travelled through
ont the Colonies, the press has been most enthusias-
tic in praise of his performances; indeed the Voca-
bulary is ransacked for terms to express the
appreciation with which he was listened to-, whenever
and wherever he appeared. Brilliant and master
full, :. graceful and tender;"" sublimity OF powers;
are some of the terms employed. The Melbourne
.Age, in pointing out some of the characteristics OF
Mr.. Levy's playing, notes, " first, the extraordinary
power of tone produced and sustained at pleasure;
second, his phenomenal smoothness Of tone, extend
ing from the lowest to the highest notes Of the instru-
ment, every note being given with roundness and
sweetness, especially those IN the higher range;
thirdly, his marvellous brilliance Of execution. To
sum up, some men do what they can with the cornet
Mr.. Levy does what he pleases." Mr.. Berger.
our Hawaiian Band Master, who is a judge of music
and musicians, having read some of the notices OF
Mr.. Levy-including the above-says, " fully con-
cur with all that has been written of Mr.. Levy; in
fact 1 think it is not half strong enough for such an
artist
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
Honolulu, Feb. %, 1875.

CHAs. X. BISHOP, Treasurer
Observation-Disclosures for the year ending 22d Feb,
1873: Four have died and been buried four have
been sent to their friends in other landsi one Is in
hospital at 81 per week, and two receive occasional
outdoor relief.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

MAsoN1c.-There will be a special meeting OF Ha-
waiian Lodge, No. 81, F. g. A. NJ, or this (Satur-
day. evening, at u o'clock. ct their rooms IN
Makee's Block. Visiting brethren cordially invited
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
American Relief Fund.

The annual meeting of this useful Association was
held, as usual, yesterday evening, the anniversary
of washington's birthday. The following is the
Treasures report:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
Annu.1s .rruE HAMAIIAN HoIEL:

rn ~, Fan, r " Parr. J siemsen, ] Marsden, ] " Cir
vim, J Houghton. d w Childi per Str Likelike from Hawaii
and Maui. Freddie Clay, Capt John Lee; from samGa per
srb Robert and Minnie. Geo W r King; Kauai. l9th-Nir
& Mrs Sinclair, II F II, ath, T Coward, + Magyre, Mr. d Md,
+ avv & s'yt; per Str City of New York from Auckland; 2lst
Jpo II Soper, Lahaina. Frank Spencer, Hawaii " Ioier'
California.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

WAsHINGToN's BIRTH-DAY-Yesterday, February
22d, was duly observed by the display d bunting
all over the city and on the shippingin port IN
Guiding the u. S. S. Pensacola and II b. MS ,.
Daring, which were fully dressed and by the
firing at noon of salutes of q guns from the
Pensacola and from PunchbOwl battery.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

DIR. ANASp GoEGG.-This gentleman. repuiably
known in Germany. passed through Honolulu
on his way to Europe by the last steamer. Herr
Goegg has been travelling extensively through
Australia and the Pacific Islands. taking notes
OF whatever interested him. which he intends to
embodv in a volume to be published after bis
return home. He is understood TO occupy a
prominent position in the advanced school Of
European politics and processes 10 see great dan
ger to liberal Institutions in Germany and the
rest of Europe by the overshadowing power oil
Russia, and by giving his views OF the social con
dition Of the people in America and Australia,
will show how free institutions flourish when
they are left free to work out their legitimate
results. His book will be translated and pub
lished in America, and in due time will reach us.
The Australian journals speak highly of the lee
lures which he delivered while there, pronoun-
cling them to be really eloquent.
RECENT Transactions N REAL ESTArE.-Thc
iii of Kapualei, Honuapo, Kan, Hawaii, contain
ing about ?. 200 acres, 1000 Of which is good cane
land, has been sold TO A. Hutchinson. who holds
a lease of the same expiring in 1879; the lease OF
the ahupuaa of Honokaia, (crown land) Hamakua,
Hawaii, (5lS6 acres) for Is years, has been
sold to J. 7. Parker. for $30j per annum-a por-
ton is good cane land lands OF Makahanaloa and
Pepekeo. in Hilo, Hawaii. containing some 1000
acres, OS75 cane land) have been sold to Mr.. c.
Along for $lI 900. With the exception OF the
crown land, all OF the above belonged TO
the estate of the late King Lunalilo. On
the % inst. Mr.. L. T.. Adams sold the
following property belonging to the same
estate two house lots on Beretania street, to
the Hawaiian Government. for $2755; Iii Of
Manuahi, Kauai to J. Sinclair, for $1,000: Ahupuaa
of Pilaa, Kauai, to G. Bcrtelmann, for $4,000 /:
ReversiOnary interest in Ahupuaa of Kahili,
Kauai (S5 years to run) to Chas. Titcomb, for
S25 piece of land in PalOlo valley, Oahu, to
Kanepau, for SOL 2 do do to C.. Long. for $50
2 do do to Kamaneo, for $I42; l piece pasture
land in PalolO, to Kanepuu, for Sl24O 2 pieces
kalo and kula land in PalOlo valley, TO kanepuu,
for $l256. 1t is reported from Mani, that the
land of Puuomalie, MakawaO, including the build
ings and 50 acres of growing cane, has been sold
by Mrs. c. b.. Andrews to Mr.. NJ. b. B~eckwith,
for the sum of $4,000.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23
The music was
Of a divine stature. strong TO pass!
And those who heard it understood
Something Of life in spirit n blood
Something of Natures fair and good :"

A REASON, PERHAPS.-Ihe femarKaoe miu
weather i. the Atlantic States to which reference
was made in our last, may perhaps be explained by
the following paragraph, which We find in an e-
change:
"Some wears ago Professor Maury prophesied
that any alteration in the direction of the Gull
Stream would reverse the history of the world. Ac-
cording to European meteorologists this change is
taking place, and the mighty oceanic river is slowly
but surely moving west. The temperature OF Amer
lea is gradually growing warmer at the expense of
Northern Europe.
ROYAL HAWAIIAN THEATRE.-The performance on
Saturday last, in which Mr.. Pope enacted Macbeth,
Richard III, and Richelieu. were fine specimens OF
really good acting. The monOlogue Of Richard was
rendered in q truly artistic style; but the sly old
Cardinal was the gem of the evening. We predict
for Mr.. Pope a great and deserved success IN Cali
fornia. On Wednesday evening the minstrel troupe
of the Pensacola gave an entertainment which was
we'll attended, and elected frequent applause.
V SUDDEN DEATH-Between the hours of 2 and B
O'Clock on Wednesday morning, a policeman no.
ticed a man lying IN an unnatural position III the
yard of a house at the head of Maunakea street,
On examination. the nan was found to be quite
dead. and from attendant circumstances every
reason exists that he died from aneurism, with
which be was known 10 De alHlcteu- III was d
Frenchman, named Charles Anatole Legrain, aged
40, and came here from Mexico in search of health.
The French Consul took charge of his effects.
THE LEPER AsYLUN.-HoH. S. G. Wilder. of the
Board of Health, in company with several gentle
men from abroad, paid q visit to the Asylum on
Molokai this week. They report everything in
as satisfactory a condition as can be expected.
The people are we'll fed and well taken care Of.
The district is we'll supplied with water, rain hay
ing recently fallen in sufficient amount to supply
the streams. Mr.. VIM. Sumner has been appointed
superintendent of the settlement, in place of the
late W. F. Ragsdale.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

TRANs-PAcIFIC TELEGRAPH.-In another part Of
our paper this morning, the frequent interruption Of
telegraphic communication between Australia and
Europe is noticed. When these breaks in the service
occur four times in twenty days, it is no wonder the
Colonists are getting dissatisfied. They are sure to
seek a route which shall be free faOm these annoy
ances, and that is ours.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-02-23

THE Music by the two bands-PenSdcOta'S and
the Hawaiian-was very fine at the Hotel Pavilion
last Thursday night. If, as the poet has it, Music
has charms to soothe the savage breast" Honolulu
should be thoroughly tranquilized in these balcyon