The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-09-18

their quarterly salaries, and as there is an increase
over old rates. they must feel richer than usual, not
withstanding the hard times.
ns- The tactical fluid contained in two wagons
was thrown upon the bosom of mother Earth the
morning of the 18th inst, a frightened equine and
collision being the cause.
e. The Southern Knight, a paper devoted to
the interests OF the knights of Pythias, and print
ed in New Orleans, has been shown us by Mr..
Dayton and we Judge it to be an able mouthpiese
of the Order.
~ II has often been remarked that we lose our
naval visitors precisely at the moment when we be-
gin to know and appreciate them. The departure of
H. B. NJ. S. Pelican, recalls former experiences of
this kind. Unfortunately the matter admits of no
remedy, but ought to remind as not to be slack,
when new faces arrive, to make the most of them
whilst they are amongst Us, nor leave all our social
attention until final departure is imminent.
e. On Wednesday next, at noon, two govern
ment building lots will be offered at auction at the
front entrance of Aliiolani Hale. The lots are num-
bered 294 and 265. One fronts Beretania street, on
the Kulaokahua Plains, not far from the public re-
serve in that neighborhood. The other is ut the rear
facing another street. The TWO lots form one block.
with two frontages of one hundred feet each, and a
depth of 300 feet from street to street.
81 A pair of horses, hitched carelessly by a
Chinaman in Chaplain Lane, on Monday evening
broke from their fastenings and made a stampede
for the crowded Nuuanu-street thoroughfare.
Providential interference induced them to run in
TO o. Hollis yard. where they were secured and
kept from doing the injury they might have done
if they had dashed through the crowds assembled
in front of Queen Emma's residence. Such Careless
ness is criminal. .
q We learn with regret that the Princess
Kaiulani, the only daughter of the Hon. A. S.
Cleghorn, is seriously i'll from an attack of bron-
chitis. On Thursday the medical attendant of the
family entertained little hope of her recovery. and
feared that life could last but a lew hours at the
most Yesterday morning. however. found the
in our next issue we may have the satisfaction of
reporting that she is in a fair way for recovery. I'd
The BAND-The next moonlight concert by
the band, will be given ut the Hotel Grounds,
on Monday evening, the goth inst. and will be a
little later in time OF commencement than usual,
the moon not rising until about 8 o'clock. Fol-
lowing is the programme for the concert this
afternoon at Emma Sqaure. ~
Overture-Frs Diavolo.
.Donizetti
Waltz-For Waldtenfel
9e eS. ri,.1a pnn.i ,i Ec $500" " IN
G~alop-Flott. and always
On A SOUTHERN CRUIsE-H. B. NJ. S. Pelican.
which lett this port on the l4tb inst, has the fol-
lowing list of islands at which to call. prior to her
ultimate arrival at Coquimbo. Chilli. on the 2lst OF
Drcpmbrr Washington, Tanning, Christmas,
Jarvis, Maiden, Starbuck, Penrkyn, Vorstock,
Caroline, Flirt. Ballinghansen. and Tahiti. The
trip, extending as it does among the sources from
which our labor supply is obtained, may be fraught
with interest. to us especially. if any of our gov
eminent vessels should be accused OF violation of
the laws.
The THAUMATURGIsrs.-Messrs. Payne & Xavier,
the lately arrived prestidigatateurs. gave their first
performances in the Royal Hawaiian Theatre on
the evenings of the 10th and 18th instant. The
tricks introduced by Mr.. Xavier, the necromancer
of the duo. were many of them new, and all very
cleverly performed. Mr.. Payne. in bis cabinet
performances. was exceedingly good. and did
many unaccountable tricks while tied hand and
feet. although closely watched by a committee
from the audience. Tonight another performance
will be given, and will close the series. Tickets
should be secured early by those desiring seats.
E M less than eight drunkards appeared in
penitential mood before the Police Magistrate on
Friday morning, and were summarily dealt with.
A marine who ought now to be on the high seas in
company with his messmates on the ID. b. Nj. s.
Pelican. also put in an appearance ut the Court to
explain under compulsion the circumstances which
led to his being left behind. 1t appears that he
was sent on shore on an errand by one of the
--.-- (~.-1 thn sfn1tn /
saloons If Honolulu more c~ongenial than the deck
of the Pelican, his spirits rose under the influence
of those he sent down until nothing would suit
bin but an equestrian excursion When he re-
turned from his ride he was arrested and will be
kent in paol until another British man-ot-war
comes to anchor in our harbor. His reflections on
what may be the next turn in his chequered career
W. should not like to share. - .l.4.. b ~
F We learn that Col. Claus Spreckels has paid
to H.. II. R. Keelikolani $4,000 for her interests,
if any, in The Crown Lands. An Act OF the Legis1
lature. passed on Jnly 7th. ls4S, after reciting the
disposition made by the King Of the Royal Domain,
declares certain specified lands So to be the private
lands of His Majesty Kamehameha Ill. to have and
to hold to himself, his heirs and successors forever"
In an ejectment case. which occurred some little
time ago, I. the Commissioners of Crown Lands VS..
JONES' counsel for the defendant. Mr.. Hartwell'
raised the point. that the plaintiffs had no position
before the Court, H.. H. r. Keelikolani being as
heir to King Kamehameha ". the owner OF the
land, whichIformed the subject matter OF the action.
The verdict in that case was for the plaintiffs and
Mr.. Hartwell did not press bis point. A decision
had previously been given by the Supreme Court
as to the position of these lands. by which 1t was
unequivocally laid down. that they belong to the
occupant of the Throne. whoever he may De. |
KAHUNA VAGARHs.-One OF the many NAIVE
doctresses of the town and whose abilities in curing
the sick have won her q passing fair renowu, was
called in lately TO administer in her own peculiar
manner, to the wants of 9 native woman living
opposite Montgomery Square. and who had sue
cumbed pro TEN, to some of the ills which 6esh is
heir to. The first injunction Of this female kdhunG
to the patient was. to obtain sufficient white mate
rial to make a holoku, in which the sick woman was
to be arrayed preparatory to taking a temporary
flight hesyenvard. The instructions thus given were