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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

It seems to be taken for granted "on the street.
that the present opium law is to be repealed at the
coming Legislature, and a license law enacted in
place of it. We know that what is said on the
street" by large number of people is often pro-
phetic of what will happen; it may be in this
that it is simply evidence of the present sentiment
of the Government upon the opium question
Those who favor an appeal of the present pro-
hibitive law, or some of them at least, doubtless
feel that the law is failure, and that its object
will be better attained by license law. The
danger is that this conclusion has been too hastily
formed and without sufficient investigation as to
the effects of the law in diminishing the use of
opium, especially among aboriginal Hawaiian.
We understand that the law has been very etfec-
tive in this direction. 1t is true that the Govern
ment has not been able to exclude opium from the
country, but it is also true that no other pro-
hibitive criminal law is successful in absolutely
preventing the evils at which they are aimed; a
diminution of the evil is regarded as reason
enough for the law. We urge that the present law
be strengthened by new and stringent provisions
In regard to its penalties and bail bonds. Of
course it would be relief to the Government to ex-
change the vigilance which is now required in
carrying out the law for the comfortable ease
which would be the result of license law under
which the vigilance could be shifted to the shoul
ders of the lcensee who could afford to be watch
full from financial point of view. The large sum
of money which would result from the sale of the
license is always an argument to some minds in
favor of that system. AS Government, however,
is not an institution for making money or specu-
lat1ng IN human weaknesses but for protecting
society, this argument may be ruled out as con-
temptble especially if it is found that the present
law has been even partially successful in dimin-
lshing the use of this Internal Drug Before
the Legislature act on this question they should
make the fullest possible investigation, and then
act accordingly
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

sUrE.u C0CE1, APxn TERN, 1SsO.-Rex VS..
AEnE, Murdr.-The prisoner was indicted for the
uurder Of Alok, at Hanapepe, Kauai, in February
las He hsd been arraigned at the February
IEz- Il Kzuai. and the venue was changed to
H1no1uln- The homicide was admitted by the
Frisunsr, but explained TO be unintentional, the
-E-zi wound having been given in an affray. The
s=T -e-ur7ed a verdict of manslaughter in the
ti-d degree, and the Court sentenced the prisoner
- oas years. Imprisonment. S. B. Dole for the
daeaaGnt
SzTHan CoUK1, APRIL TERN, 1ss0-APRn 27.-
M-s- LEWIS Ad1ninistrztrix vs. The New York Life
Insu-znoe Co. the jury, three dissenting, gave a
Ee-irz for the plaintiff for 5000 The defendants
errFeed to the instructions of the Court that the
szie-nsnts made by the insured in his application
not absolute Sarranties of their truthfulness,
bz merely required the utmost good faith in the
zzErs6 and 20 the refusal of the Court to give in
Etructluns that If those statements were in any
reszsc uutrue the plaintiff could not recover.
Ins case presents important questions of law
winch Ell BE- argued on exceptions before the full
CoE-L Castle a Hatch for plaintiff; HartWell for
l1afe-Cz-ltk
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

THE feathers fly every time we recur to the
necessity of coming back to gold currency.
We shall however insist on this view, whether
the Adoe'Tiser chooses to attribute it to pri-
vate grievance with the bank or not Our
statements of fact are not denied, and we shall
draw our own inferences in regard to public
interests. 1t is of no consequence to us,
or to the public, whether cheap silver is
brought here by the bank or by any one else.
We do not deny their right to do this, but we
claim that it is an injury to the country, which
should be suppressed.
That circulating medium is nothing but
merchandise, in which any one can speculate,
is fallacy which no intelligent and independ-
ent administration can fail to perceive. A
currency should not only have intrinsic value,
but it necessarily is a measure of values. If
an importer of goods buys them for low
value, he sells them low, and the country gets
the benefit of the cheapness. But an importer
of coin should not be allowed to circulate it
for more than its cost value, which we all
know is determined, not with reference to
values in Mexico, Chilli or France, but to
United States gold. 1t is the importer of the
coin who gains the profit at the expense of the
exporters Of. products which are payable in
gold.
We 90 not insinuate that the bank
Bishop & Co.) were guilty of sharp practice
with the Treasury in the matter of the soils
and pesos" We said that "the bank as we
understand took 5000 of these coins to the
Treasury, received silver certificates in ex-
change and then at once issued notices that
thereafter it would take these coins at only
eighty cents. The Treasury followed suit
with a similar notice, and individual holders
lost some twenty per cent on the coins then in
circulation" This statement is not denied to
be true. We do not blame the bank for doing
this, although we think that the government
ought to have done the same by all other hold
ers of such coin. If the bank has of late i'm
ported cheaper money than five franc pieces,
SO much the better for the bank, and SO much
the worse for the country
The views we have expressed are entertained
by many of the most intelligent men in the
country, and have been publicly expressed by
persons against whom it is futile to report that
they are acting from private grievances. We
do not care to bring personalities into public
discussion. If we did, the marked variance
in the two articles in last weeks AdceTfissr
on this subject, the complacent allusion to
those who have had most to do with the
the currency, and the most to do in promoting
and protecting the interests of the community"
would furnish ample opportunity.
We have discussed these questions on facts,
and apart from personal feeling or illusions.
But if the AdUsr1iser is anxious to continue
the subject, and to have pnblic discussion of
the course that has been followed between the
bank, the treasury and agents for plantations,
we are quite willing to go on with it.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

Nuisances make periodical visits. The present
is the return of the mutilated coin. The amount
of small coin, particularly the quarter, which is
now circulating with holes punched though them,
is positively alarming. The question is, where do
the pieces go7 That is, who punches them: Itis
limited that good deal is used by the jewellers and
silversmiths about town, and not on Fort, Mer-
chant or Kaahumanu streets either. It is matter
which should receive the attention of the police.
Law on the subject is not wanting but to put
the law into force would be good idea. Let few
examples be held up before the community, and
tho nuisance would abate
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

Nh n KEEL4kkI has this day been appointed an
sz- GrEni Marriage Licenses for the Island of La
Eu1i, F1rs G W EAuwenaole.
sANL G. WILDER Minister Of the Interior.
lnt-1o- o4oe, April p 1850. 7s
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List OF Licenses Expiring i'm april,
ISSo.

Nu-r 3 hereby given that all Licenses must be ap-
ec tu- dcci 70 the Interior Once, and all parties are
1a1ea about fsiling % expiring Licenses and
Al sheriff and Deputy sheris have instructions to pro-
ecure without discretion any and all parties doing
husiness without the proper License
SAML 6 WILDER. Minister Of the Interior
z1rcriof O.tce. April 81 1872
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ma Hawaii

We need more small COINS in the community. 1t
has besa a great couvenience to have the 8 cent
zickel of the United States, In spite of the fact
-hzt ]; is al unclean little coin. Dimes are very
hard 70 get except from the treasurers of our
beaeE0leuf and church associations, and unfortu-
zEts1y lhey cannot be met with oftener than every
-usa-ish man. 50 the coin is, on the whole, diff
czlt 20 obtain The quarter is almost as scarce,
al-h1ugh limited supply can be had from the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

OrEi notice has this day been received at this De
Eeui That during the temporary absence OF Monsieur
EusEsE DAloz- Consul and Commissioner of France,
Monsieur : l. RSTAED Chaneellier of the French Lega-
aa- Ei discharge the duties Of Consul and Commits
uae os France All persons requested to give full
.1lh e-edi all his Official acts in that capacity
mo n KAPENA. Minister Of Foreign Affairs
DspL-Imeni q Foreign Afairs. April 9. 1850. 7se 81
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

D. Z; known to al whom 1t may concern, that r. W
IGE EsQuIEE. having this day presented to this De
TE-1neut his Commission from Hil Majesty Don
Au1so XII King OF spain. which is found to be in
dus form he the said r W Laine, Esquire, is hereby
aEusirdred by order of His Majesty Spanish Vice
coEu for the Hawaiian Islands and ell his official acts
surh ordered receive full faith and credit by
thl zz-ho-ides of this Government,
- Gi7en Ender ny hand and the Seal Of the For
.ls eirz Once at Honolulu, this 18th day Of
- April. ies0 JNo. NJ. KAPENA,
1e Minister Of Foreign Affairs
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

DURING the last year or two, although we
have had a considerable number of roughs and
disreputable persons coming here, we may con-
gratulate ourselves that so many intelligent
agricultural families and skilled mechanics
have made their homes here. Many of the
strange faces seen after each arrival of
steamer, shortly become familiar, as the new
comers settle themselves in business and form
business and social ties. 1t is but few years
since every one among us was personally ac-
quainted with, or knew all about, every one
else and his antecedents. When a stranger
came here on his travels for health or pleasure,
the communists of those days called upon him
forthwith, welcomed him to their homes, and
made themselves sociable. This used to graf
ify, and, we suppose, amused the tourists,
who went away and often wrote about us in a
patronizing way, or praising our hospitality
and unexpected intelligence. The notion was
general that we were overcome with grateful
emotions for one who would help us put in our
monotonous time by staying with us, and, es-
pecially in the country districts, by literally
sitting upon us. These times are changed.
Those who bring introductions are treated as
similar introductions result elsewhere, which
may or may not mean dinners, horses, and
cartes blanches generally. People can now come
and go without introductions, and not be 60
cially eaten up; in other words, provincial
usages are passing away.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

Il has pleased his Majesty the King to appoint
cEGIzEs T. JuuD Noble
foi1z5 Palace September 6. fs7s az 81
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28
sale sr Iease OF Government Land.

oS Monday. Nay send the front entrance of Aliio
I1 HLle a. z O'Clock nOon viii be sold the lease fol
Ss FHE-E q TINT piece Of Government Land known as
FAPAA- Island Of KAuAi Upset price, $50 per annum
Terms, payable annually, in advance.
sAN'L G. WILDER, Minister OF the Interior
Department Of Interior. Honolulu, April 1e 1880 7H
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+ has re.sed His Majesty the King to appoint His
E-uslisnry JSo. Z. BusH Noble.
Io1Ezi RAiace. April d. 1880 7s
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28

A CORRESPONDENT refers to our recent ar
ticle pointing out the decadence of the native
race. We are of the opinion that the cause re-
ferred to has been, and unfortunately continues
to be, serious obstacle in the way of building
up the physical stamina of the Hawaiians But
there are undoubtedly moral reasons which ac-
count in large measure for the falling away of
races, in the presence of new, higher and more
vigorous civilization. The struggle for exist
ence, as far as food, shelter and clothing go,
is certainly an easy one in these Islands. Few
suffer or need to suffer for want of the required
comforts and necessities of life. The question
has deep interest for the ethnologist as well
as for all those who would gladly see this in
teresting race not passing away, but growing
in moral and material strength. We are glad
to see that our correspondent alludes to the
fact that so many Hawaiian homes are abodes
of purity and virtue. 1t is from such worthy
examples that we must find hope for the future
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28
BF authority.

VIZ KG1LEGrA- by the Grace Of God, of the Ha-
N'zll11 Islands King, do proclaim:
Iazt II Is Our Pleasure, IN pursuance of Our
C11ssitatinn- that the Members of the Legislative
Aa-enhay Of Our Kingdom do assemble at the
LEGISLATIVE Hall. at Our Capital of Honolulu, for
the Gisa.ch Of Public business at II o'clock noon,
rz FRIDAY the ItiTtieth day of April, A D. Eight
en Hundred and Eighty.
Given under Our Royal Sign Manual
at Our Palace IN the City of Ho-
I'll nolulu, this First day of March,
Eighteen Hundred and Eighty,
and the Seventh Year of Our
By 1hs King.
The Minister of the Interior,
SkMsL G. WuDn- 7g1
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28
NOT Z 8.

The sixty-first anniversary of the establishment
of Odd Fellowship in the United States, was cele-
brated by the Lodges and Encampments here, last
evening in the Assembly Rooms of the Odd Fell
lows Hall. It may not be known generally that
our local societies are off-shoots of the Order in
the United States. A large company of ladies and
gentlemen were assembled, and, from appear
ances, the evening was thoroughly enjoyed The
hall was beautifully decorated with flowers and
mountain ferns. After the address of Mr.. Gibson,
of Harmony Lodge, the time was spent in dancing
till supper, when bountiful repast was served.
The festive assembly broke up at late hour,
voting the occasion most happy one.
1t is understood by all honorable men that the
abuse of legal process and especially of the crm-
nal process of arrest is such an offence not to be
tolerated in any community, whether it be made
by private persons or by officials 1t is easy, how
ever to time arrests in such way as to cause su-
perfuous distress and yet to evade the penalty of
the law for making vindictive use of process. We
are happy to believe that nothing of this kind is
countenanced by the Attorney General, or by his
gentlemanly and kind-hearted Deputy. But it is
well for those who attend to these things to re-
member that their actions the subject of public
as well as of private remark, and that if they
for friendly support, they should avoid the ap-
pearance of seeking to make annoyance further
than the vindication of the law requires.
Mr.. EDWIN Browne appeared at the Theatre last
Saturday evening before an appreciative audience,
which would have been greater had the weather
not nterfered and it is safe to say that his hearers
were well satisfied. He possesses some power as a
delineator of character. His remaining perform
ances ought to be well patronized. The play pro-
duced on this occasion was the sensational drama,
entitled "The Phoenix" or "Arisen from the
Ashes,' with Mr.. Browne in the dual character of
Royal Keene-a Bohemian" and "Dick Ralston
"a detective" in both of which he was eminently
successful, and received the applause of the au-
dience. Miss May Leigh also made her debut in
the character of Kitty Blake,' and sustained her
part with ability. Miss Ingles, and Messrs. Brad
ley and Francoeur filled their parts with their usu-
al ability-under the management of Messrs
Bradley and Francoeur, the public are promised
several of the popular dramas of the day. "The
Ticket of Leave Man" is now in active rehearsal
and will shortly be produced. Tonight will be
repeated the drama of " The Phoenix" and all who
desire to witness truly exciting play will do well
to attend.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-04-28
5alraiialt 6azette.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL %, 1880.
on FnrpAY nert the Legislative Assemblr

OK FRIDAY next the Legislative Assembly
will be convened at the hour of noon. The
results of this session, whether in the shape Of
laws which shall be enacted or of omission to
enact laws which are required, will be obser-
we'd by the community with deep interest.
The subject of liquor sales, on the other
islands especially, has of late been presented
in such strong terms by numerous correspon-
dents, and by the press generally, that the
government cannot affect ignorance of the
situation or of the public demand.
The Minister of the Interior has publicly ex-
pressed his intention to reform our tax laws.
If the system of appointing assessors, COL
lectors, and tax appeal boards shall also be
modified in such away as to give assurance of
fairness and intelligence in taxation, the odium
heretofore attaching to the government in this
regard can be made to disappear. We shall
publish weekly resume of the doings of the
legislature, with such comments and sugges-
tions as shall seem to be important
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-10

In q short time we hope to be able
to present our readers with correct
likenesses of the various candidates
for President and Vice President
Meanwhile we take pleasure in print
ing the following fattering sketch of
General Hancock, from the Philadel-
phia Times:
Hancock, in personal appearance.
is tall, we'll formed and very hand
some. His height can not be less
than six feet two inches, and he
weighs fully two hundred and forty
pounds. He would make the finest
looking President who ever sat in
the White House, except, possibly,
George Washington. His form tow
ers above other men, and he attracts
attention by his mere looks where
ever he goes. His eyes are blue and
have benignant and mild express
sion when in repose, but inspiring
when in danger. His manner is Dig
nifed and knightly, and he is cour-
tesy itself. He is always magnetic,
and draws men to him by his kind
ness and gentle interest in their af-
fairs His sympathies are easily
aroused, and he becomes intensely
concerned for the sorrows and mis-
fortunes of others, striving in every
way to relieve them, as though their
troubles were his own. Hancock's
kindness to his subordinates always
won not only their love bat their con-
fidence, and caused them to rely on
him as a friend as we'll as q COM
mander. He gave man q good
opinion of himself, and made each
one feel be was of more importance
than he ever before suspected. 1t
WIS this which caused him to have
such q power over his officers and
men in battle, and made them prefer
rather to die than forfeit the good
opinion of their leader.
"a volume would not contain an
account of all the heroic deeds of q
man like Hancock; his is a noble
character, and it is a pleasure to
write of such a man. A glorious
soldier, steadfast friend, useful
citizen, he is all that is noble, manly
and brave in poor fallen humanity.
If the Democratic convention nomi-
mates him for President, thousands
upon thousands of his old soldiers
will gladly vote foe him, and almost
every citizen in the land will think
twice before refusing his suffrage to
such candidate as Winfield Scott
Hancock, the patriot soldier. accom-
plisbed gentleman, consummate gen.
eral and fair minded Statesman"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-10
RIaHT-ABoUT. FACET

Particular attention is called to
the letter from Senator Brian, to be
found in another coluun. At first
we were disposed to credit the Sena-
tor with greater inconsistency than
the record warranted in assuming,
and. although differing with him as
to the manner. of attaining q desired
end, still his views, in which he was
sustained by a majority of the Legis-
lature, may yet prove to have been
the most correct. He has as little
sympathy for the lottery gambling
Institution as we have. and we are
perfectly willing to accord him an
honest diffe. ence of opinion. The
charge of selling cut" was not made
by us, but only made public after it
had been several times repeated in
our hearing. We thought it due to
Mr.. Brian that be should know it, as
also that the people should have an
explanation of his position.
1t is unfair and uncalled for to ac-
cuse the members of the late Legis-
lature. who voted against the general
lottery bill, Of being bribed, and we
have never joined in the cry, although
we did once favor the bill They
certainly have the best of the argu-
ment in holding that "two evils will
not make q right" and it remains to
be seen yet whether they have not
shown better Judgment and acted in
better faith than those OF US who
looked at the s'loaves and fishes" and
allowed them to bliad our eyes to q
great moral wrong. We can well af-
ford to do without any of the ''blood
money" such institutions may pay to
schools or charity hospitals. They
make Fifty beggars for every one that
they help to support. Right here we
announce that we have "6opped" in
our views on this subject. As it is
the FIRST time We have been guilty Of
q change of front since we took hold
of the CHRoN1cIx three years ago, we
hope our readers will deal charitably
with MS in our Inconsistency"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-10
"AR1sTooRAr,' INDEED!

We have been reliably informed
that Capt. j. G. White is not an as
pirant for Congressional honors. and
on the contrary gives Mr.. Jeffries his
earnest support. This is gratifying
intelligence, as it would weaken the
prospects for both if Rapides were
to have two candidates in the field.
Some of those opposing Mr.. JEFF
fries hereabouts are trying to make
capital by calling him AL "aristocrat."
By this they mean that be is not q
bar-room politician and ''hail fellow
well met" with all the loafers in the
land. Mr.. Jeffries is a true gentle
man, and treats all with due regard
whenever met. and it is poor, not
say weak and silly charge to bring
against him. aud only goes to show
to what straits his opposcrs are re-
duced for lack OF sound reasons. No
man who lacks self-respect deserves
or receives honors at the hands OF
his fellow-citizens, and whoever be-
comes the candidate Tor Congress in
this district will certainly be an ''aris-
tocrat" like Mr.. Jeffries. He is just
the sort of man that we want TO send
to Congress aud keep there. A man
who will be respected and whose
opinions have weight; a man identi.
fed with the farming interests OF the
State, being himself extensively en-
gagged in farming; thorough-going
practical man of large experience; Q
man versed in law and politics, with
out ever having been a pettifogger OF
or a wire-puller; in fact, the man fol
the position Of Congressman.