The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-02-14
AMERICAN.

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NEw York, Jan. A-COngressmen Money Of
Mississippi says about the exodus, that he hopes Il
will continue until every negro has left the South.
The Tribune, abiding TO q rumor Of the impend-
ing capitulation Of the allied Peruvian and Bolivian
forces to the invading army Of Chile in the province
Of Tarapacal says: IL should be read In The lirht
of the fact that there prevails in London q violent
speculation in Peruvian bonds, which have advanced
since the late days Of December from IL 10 10.
These securities, strangely enough. are growing more
buoyant as the tide OF disaster sets Ia more steadily
against Peru" IL thinks the rumor no. improbable
and says in conclusion: "If this destructive war
can be terminated in only ono way, the civilized
world will unite 10 the hope that uninterrupted sue
cess will hasten the time when the Chilean dag shall
once more Aoat over the Peruvian capital"
New YORK. Jan. 2l.-The Herald says, Twenty
two millions Of bottles Of Champagne is the annual
demand of the civilized world. CT which the United
States takes 100000. The supply this year 10
only 10000 900. Ii is pleasant to remember that
there is the State Of California, where Champagnes
are made as good as any in the world. and other
Wines beside.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 21.-Advance sheets from the
crop report Of the State Board Of Agriculture show
that winter wheat acreage now sown In Illinois ID 20
per cent. greater than last year, and considerably
larger than the average Of any preceding year.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 22.-The contest over the
confirmation Of Morton, as Collector Of Internal Rev.
enue of this District, has caused an inquiry from
Washington, directed to the Registrar Of Elections
regarding Morton's residence here. An examination
of the records shows that Morton was registered here
from 1871 to 1878. lie was dropped during his visit
to Alaska, but was again registered In 1879, and re-
mains on the list
CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-The Tribane's Washington
special says: The California delegation are again
becoming FESTIVE ON the Chinese question, and they
say that they will unite upon q measure restricting
the emigration Of Chinese. Secretary Evarts, they
say, has had q year to secure the modification Of the
Chinese treaty, but 30 far as they can learn he has
accomplished nothing. When the last Chinese bill
was vetoed the California delegation was assured by
Mr.. Evarts that the President might have approved
the bill had some of the Objectionable features been
omitted. A new bill has now been prepared 10 meet
these objections.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-The Cabinet yesterday
concluded to recognize the present King Of the Sa-
moan Islands.
HAVANA, Jan. 22d.-The steamer admiral ar
rived this morning, having on board General and
Mrs. Grant, Colonel Fred Grant aud wife. General
Phil. Sheridan and wife, and two young ladies'.
Large crowds bad assembled at the wharves and
houses to witness the landing of the distinguished
visitor. On landing, the party entered carriages
belonging to the Captain-General. and were driven
to the palace, where they sought repose from the
fatigues of the voyage. All appear In excellent
health, and said they had a pleasant trip. The
party passed a comfortable night, Notwithstanding
the earthquake. To-day being the Kings Saint
day, a grand official reception was held at the
palace, attended by members Of the municipality
and the superior military and naval officers IN full
uniform, and foreign Consuls. General CaIIeJas,
Vice GovernOr-G General. held u reception. as usual,
in the Throne room. Generals Grant and Sheridan
and Colonel Fred. Grant assisting by the side of
General Callejas. The ladies OF the visiting party
witnessed the reception IRON an adjoining saloon,
no ladies being permitted TO attend such official re-
ceptions. After the reception. General Grant, his
son and General Sheiidan drove through the city.
This evening a grand official banquet will be given
in honor OF General Grant. ut which The wives OF
superior officers are expected TO be present. II was
expected that General Grant aud party would also
attend the Tacon Theatre Tonight. but the banquet
will interfere with that part Of the plan.
CITY~pF MEXICO. Jan 10Th The Government
has ordered the celebrated Castle Of Chapultepec
TO be re6tted for the reception OF General Grant
party. The castle is about two miles from the
city. overlooking the entire Mexican Valley and
City of Mexico. a house IL also being prepared
in the city, 10 enable the party 10 alternate be
tween town and country.
Elder Thatcher. IA Mormon apostle, and his col
are working energrtically in the interest
OF the Utah Saints. They are baptising converts
daily. aud publishing an organ called the Gazette
Del Deserets.
PANAMA. Jan. 20ih.-Tbe international Com.
mission of Engineers. under De Lesseps, have be-
gun the surveys from which plans and estimates
are TO be made. The line OF survey has been
divided into i've sections, to the study of each OF
one or more OF the engineers has been as
signed. The geological survey is under the direc-
Of NJ. Bbuton, "a mining and civil engineer OF
experience, who is assisted by other expe-
rienced workers. DE Lrsseps and family, accom-
panied by C.. Bionne and Mr.. Dauprats, are expect
ID to leave for New York on February 9Th. but
until sufficient progress has been made with
he survey to pronounce upon the veri1cation or
Of the Wyse project.