The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1879-02-26
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During the month Of January last, the following
States elected United States Senators, viz Penn
sylTAnia. hon. J. D. Cameron, reelected for six
years New York, Hon. Roscoe Conkling, reelected
for six years; Connecticut, o. II. Platt, Esq. for
six years Illinois, Gen. John A Logan, for six
years Missouri, Gen. James Shields for the short
term, and Col. George G. Vest, for the long term
North Carolina, EI Governor Vance, for six YEARS
Florida, Wilkinson Call, for six years Michigan.
Hon. Matt Carpenter, for six years. In the fore
going list there i've Republicans and four Demo-
Gratis. The terms for which they have been elected
commences the 4th of March 1879, and runs for
six years, except that Of Gen. Shields no has been
elected for term less than six years, to I'll va
eancy We believe Il is somewhat remarkable that
this is the third time Gen. Shields has been elected
to the United States Senate, and each time from
different State First from Illinois, then from Min
nesota, and now from Missouri. Thi. is high
plimeut to any man, aud we know that so far as
Gen. Shields is concerned it is well deserved, for
purer more upright patriot. soldier aud gentleman
does not breathe than the gallant James Shields he
fought through the Mexican war, in which he
wounded by bullet entering his left breast and pass
ing round bis body; bis recovery that occasion
was considered almost miracle. In the war Of The
rebellion lie commanded division the upper Po-
touae. and at the battle of KernstOwn. near Win
chester, defeated the Murat of the confederate army
Gen. "StoneWau" Jackson. In this fight Gen.
Shields was wounded, Immediately after the action
com menced ne was struck Dy rlne Oalls breaking
the right collar bone, rendering his useless, but
he did not leave the field, although thus wounded,
till the battle was over and the victory Il is
refreshing to know that the generous people Of the
great West ever ready to recognize and reward
the patriot and soldier, whenever they have an Op-
Portuuty, and this they do not from mercy selfish
motives, but from generous sense Of honor and
ehiysry that distinguishes them from the people Of
the older Eastern States where money Is the lever
that too often elevates men to position, and not
vices rendered their country in times of danger.
The contemplated exhibition. in Australasia
Sydney, 1879. and Melbourne, IssO-are attracting
attention in Europe. The London Times enlsrges
upon the extraordinary Developments Of the colonies
private letter from General Graut states that be
still intends to travel eastward through India aud
China, thence home by the Pacific and San Francis
co, in about year.
"AutProbAte League" Its object is to abolish the
Probate Court process, as far IS wills and widow
are concerned.
Even farmers in England complain of hard times,
and of the foreign supplies Of grain, and other staple
goods which compete with English products. Not
WithstAndng prices are high.
Hundreds Of people in shefisld, England, are
without fuel, and dependent upon the charity of their
neighbors for subsistence. The Mayor has called a
public meeting to devise means Of relief.
Garibaldi writes to Sieilian correspondent as
follows 1.-THE future Of the world Is Republican
Say so openly to Sieilian young For the pres
ent It behooves US to support the Carroll Ministry
It is stated that General Thomas Ewing and Sen.
ator Jones, Of Nevada, have purchased the James
River and KanaWhs Canal 10 Virginia. The stock
Of the company has been recently two cents the
dollar.
The body of st. Francis Xavier was exposed in
the Cathedral at Genoa in presence of many Catho-
lies from various parts of the world. The eeremoniA
was impressive, and excited much religious enthusi-
asm.
The influx Of immigrants into the United StAtel
from Europe is extraordinary for this period of the
year, and the indications that immigration on
large scale is beginning.
The Congregationelsts claim $3.50 900 members. A
the beginning of this century the average annua
contributions for missions cents 3 member
Last year it was dollars and 50 cents.
In New York, Ohio, Peunsylvania and Indisua, i
woman marries q man who has already, unknown
to her. wife still living, this second wifes children
can inherit their fathers property equally with h
children Of the real wife.
During the year 1877. 1922 drowned bodies Eer
brought under the notice of coroners uries in Eng
land aud Wales, 522 bodies were of the female Sc,
and sos were the bodies of children under tHelT,
years old.
revolution in dancing circles is promised 10 Par
this winter. QaAdriles and eotillons are to disap
pear. and to be replaced by stately ballots, such a
were danced in the times of the three last Louises
M james dordon Bennett proprietor OF the New
York Herald, has started from Paris for ST. Peters
burg, on his way to AfghAnistan, taking with hin
NJ. Ivan de WOestyn.
1. is hard to say whether the rabbit plague il
worst in South Australia or Victoria. Most distres
sing reports As to the destruction Of crops in cir
eulAtiou.
The London Times admits that "a mobilization o
the Victorian Constitution Is acknowledged to be de
sirabe, and reasonable reform ought to be in
possible"
Hygiene Of the Brain is o curious work jus
published 10 America, bearing upon subjects sugges
ted by the title. in which many distinguished person
describe their physical and intellectual habits.
A company with 5000. 900 dollars capital has bee
formed at London, 0ntaris, Canada, TO make indi
rubber from the juice Of the milk weed.
In proportion to the population there were fsve
marriages in Massachusetts, in 1877 than during al
year in which statistics have been kept.
In the New York penitentiAry there are 81 Clergy
men, A lawyers, IL doctors, and 5 printers. 4
usaal, the printer il behind.
The Quarterly Journal of Science Gays that Phelp,
duplex telephone is far beyond Bells as moder
Westy Richards central Ere breech loader ia beyon
| . Joe Manton. sata4 tl--
The Grand Lodge Of Chinese MAsons met at Va
lejo, California the lat of December, and was al
tended by many Chinese dignitaries from Variou
sections.
The New York Times employs lady as livestock
fsPoftefs Ano t1is nay MISS Aidy morgan mas re
Gently sent description Of the Islington Cattl
Market to that paper.
A report from Port Au PaiI, HAyti, says Man
1 persons and houses were swept away by the rive
which changed its course and crossed the town. ST
| Louis del horde, about three milsE from Port a
PAiI, is reported entirely destroyed.
cREHATIos.-A decree leg1liring cremation o
human bodies went into force in GOtha, on octobs
LIST. special edifes has been Constructed for tn
ParPose Of erenstiOA--tPornsy'' Progress.
Judge Hilton has increased the reward for the q,
rest and conviction Of the Stewart body-stealers
$4,000. 1t is strongly denied that the remains hAl
| been found or that their location il known
| The collector at BOothbay, Maine, has anong HI
euri0Sitiea Chinese god marked Heather Idol,
and next to !. gold dollar marked Christian Idol.
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