The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-07-13

vlsed by one Charles Robinson, who
had previously lived in Honolulu, to
go to the Sandwich Islands, of which
he gave a glowing description. Ho-
nolulu was then the principal supply
point for San Francisco for fruits
AMI vegetables, and was also a rem
devious for vessels in the Pacific
Ocean. Mr.. Cartwright decided to
follow the advice, with the view of
continuing, after recovering his
health, to China, where he could Sc
cure passage for New York. He ar
rived in Honolulu on the 18th of
August, 1849. Here he met Aaron
b. Howe, a former acquaintance in
New York, who was then engaged in
the shipchandlery business, and who
offered him q position as bookkeeper
until he (Howe) should return from
voyage to California. This he ac
copied, and upon Mr.. Howe's return
from "the Coast" the latter again
chartered the brig Pacific, which he
loaded with sweet potatoes, and in
duced Mr.. Cartwright to go to Califor-
MIA as supercargo. Mr.. Cartwright
had abandoned his idea OF going to
China, and had planned to remit to
MIR. Howe the proceeds OF the ven
ture, and remain in America. He
had no intention of returning to
Honolulu, but like most people who
have once tasted the delights of life
in these Islands, he soon changed
his mind. Upon his second trip to
Honolulu, which was made in the
clipper ship Sam Russell, he again
entered the employ of Mr.. Howe.
Upon the death of the latter shortly
after Mr.. Cartwright engaged with
Richard Cody as bookkeeper at u
very remunerative salary, and dur
ing the year 1852 again went to Cali
fornia as supercargo in the bark
Yankee, returning in the brig Isa
bella. Since that time Mr.. A. j.
Cartwright has never left the Ha-
waiian Islands. He then sent for his
wife and three children, who arrived
in the early part of 1862.
This gentleman was married in
New York more than half century
ago, to Miss Eliza A. Van Vie,
lady Of excellent family from AL
bany, New York. This lady has
since been his partner and helpmeet.
This venerable couple have lived
happily together in Honolulu for
forty two years and more. The
three children vino came originally
to Honolulu with their mother have
since died. Two sons have been born
to them here, Bruce and A. j. Jr.,
both Of whom are married in Homo
lulu, and are now in business with
their father.
After two years spent in the en-
pIoy Of Richard Cody, Mr.. Cart
wright went into business for him
self as agent for whaleships. He
was soon afterwards made the agent
for the Cold Spring whaIesbips from
Long Island, and although he has
never directly engaged IN merchan-
dising, he has ever since been closely
identified with commercial matters.
After the whaling business left these
Islands he engaged successfully in
the business which he now conducts.
1t partakes Of the character OF q pri-
vate banking and fdaciary business,
embracing the lending Of money,
| discountiDg Of paper, handling OF
| foreign agencies. fire, life and ma
rine insurance, and tho management
| of estates in trust. Mr.. Cartwright
is at present trustee of the estate of
| the late Queen Emma, and was her
/ agent and solicitor during her life
time. He has long enjoyed the per
sonal friendship and good will OF
| royalty, including Kamehameba j,
III and Ill, of Lunalilo and Kala.
kaua, and Of Her Majesty, the pre-
sent Queen Liliuokalani. Mr.. Cart
wright is an enthusiast on the sub.
iect Of numisrnatics, and has q really
magnificent collection Of ancient and
modern coins, which he has secured
after many years Of search, and at
| considerable expense. These are
! systematically arranged for conve-
nient reference in cabinets, and are
one Of the attractions OF his charm
ing home.
Mr.. Cartwright has been often i'm
porbuned 20 become an Hawaiian
citizen, and accept political Office
but this be has always refused to do
on account Of his pro American senti
rnents. Ha has, however, filed nearIJ
every civil Office. He was appointed
Chief of the Honolulu Fire Depart
r ment in 1852 by Kekuanaoa, Go7ernol
j Of Oahu, and is still one Of its honor
airy members. Hs has also been Presi
dent of the Chamber Of Commerce, j
q member Of the Board Of Trustees o
the Qaeen's Hospital, and was one 0
. the founders, and is now President 0
] She American Relief Fund, which la
! for its object the assistance Of need.
Z Americans in this country. He fills tb
? Office Of Consul for Perm, and is Presi
. dent Of the Honolulu Library an
] Reading Rooms, in which last name
4; institution be takes grea5 interest,"
? He is also President OF fhe Cnio
S Iron Works.
( Mr.. 4. j. Cartwright is q man {
q erudition, a pleasing Conversations
+ ISIS and a forcible reasoner. He take
) q deep interest in history, in seiene
d and in social, religions and othe
o problems. He is thoroughly il
formed on the political affairs Of th
!. entire world, and possesses q brilliaf
IS mind and a retentiVe memory for or
IS Of his advanced years. Although
h liberal views this gentleman IS Of pr
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