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THE The school of Mrs. n.mr ZTrTT annuel' UlllKIPri rv above was commenced on the 23rd of Feb! wary lasl and in addition to the pupil! men-tioned above, has received several others-some of hem the daughters of foreign 1 cnt( and others daughters of the Her school now numbers 26 pupih, who are taught reading, writing, arithmetic, alo plain and ornamental needle work and embroidery; tho expenses being borne by pupil" gUtt'dian9 of th rpective There has, the present year, been a Hih hngl.sh school commenced by Mr. Robert Gordon, lately of Boston, U. S. for the benefit ot children of foreign parents.

This school numbers at present about 20 pupils to a majority of whom this is their native land' here also an academy for missionary children at Puimhou, embracing about 30 scholars, about half of whom are constant boarders. According to the best estimate that can be made ot the aggregate expense of all these schools and it must amount to more than $130,000, derived from foreign sources, independent of Hawaiian aid nnd of thi. at least $110,000 has been paid the American Mission. In relation to common schools the returns are so imperfect, nnd the means of obtain-mg information so limited until the uct ico-it-latins the subject shall (Tit I ri i ft -i III Kill that I can give very little information in this I which can no relied upon as exar? In former years adults were associated will: the young in schools in large numbers, so that tho number of pupils in the nation was actually greater in 1830 than at the present time. In 1831 at the establishment of the seminary at Lahaina probablythe average ne of tho Kst class was not much below 30 years.

In 1832 it was supposed more than one third of all the people attended school more or less, and the number of readers enrolled in the schools, was .23,123. From that period the number gradually diminished, although the proportion of the people able to read and write has constantly increased and the number of children not attending school has diminished. The number of children in the schools in 1839, estimated from imperfect data, but probably near the truth, was 16,000." A law enacted in 1840, was doubtless the means of increasing the number. In 342 the number of pupils enrolled in the protestant schools was 17,440, of whom not more than three fourths vere regular attendants at school, or present it any one examination, that is 13,030. The last year were based mainly on the lame returns.

The estimates of the protestant schools, ased on the imperfect returns of the present ear, are as follows: POLYNESIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 184C. 47 bMOl. Mai8rCt thcir churches to It is most clearly tho duty of tho rovem-roent to protect religion and incite the ploplo W.iam Richards, M'nistcr of Public Instruction THE POLYNESIAN. SLWDS. Learn Writ.

Arith. Hawaii, Maui, Oahu. Kitimi 6,319 2,971 J.JO.i 3.312 t'i2) 17 1,2.3 3.50 I J.5.17 2,21 1,513 1 7M 612 317 Total, 15.303 1 3.2-" In various catholic schools throughout the islands, according to returns furnished by the kindness of the Hcv. Abbe Maigret, there are 1,800 readers, 1,000 additional learners and COO enrolled who do not attend school, making in the whou 3,400. All these schools have been supported by the government, but the amount actually paid cannot bo correctly ascertained for the whole group.

On the Island of Oahn, tho government has paid 43, for tho year ending March 31st, and the debts remaining due to teachers on that day, amounted to $1,324 50. If the same amount has been paid on the other islands, in proportion to the number of pupils, tlie total sum is $nixz It is probable however, that there are more outstanding debts on the other islands than on Oahu. It is estimated that the debts due to tho teachers on Hawaii, are equal to the sum total of their wages for one year. It is probable therefore that the amount actually paid over to the teachers the past year does not much exceed $20,000, although the amount paid and duo them must be little short of $30,000. It is hoped that the school returns for the current year will be so made as to show clearly and correctly, not only the amounts expended, but also the number and character of the schools.

The heavy debts now due to the teachers, will be very embarrassing, but it is not proposed to make any further appropriation for the discharge of these debts until it is fully ascertained whether tho labor-tax now appropriated will be adequate. During the past year there have been no accurate returns of the proportional number of the different religious have there been full returns of births and deaths. The following. however, has been received in relation to places of wor ship: pntffatnti rnnort rhim-het. Bchoolhoiiif ufd rbtirchf.

Total, 70 200 "570 HONOLULU, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1846. Highly Important News -Occupation "of California by the U. S. Naval Forccs-rurthcr Particulars of the Rattle officii. Taylor with Arista-Probable speedy nnd amicable adjustment of the Oregon Question-Joint Resolution of the American Senate, April last.

The Collingwood brings important intelligence to July 24i from Monterey. Through the courtesy a. 1 en fcycK, Ls.i., U. S. Commissioner, and our own correspondents on tho coast wo are enabled to present tho following budget to our readers this week.

Com. Sloat took possesion of Monterey on the Tlli of July, ai.d hoisted the U. S. flag. The forces were hauled at 10 o'clock, the place being given up by Don.

M. Sikh, the ofiicer then command, at the demand of Com. SSloat. Capt. Montgomery, of the Portsmouth, took possession of San Francisco on the The whole of Upper California is now in possession of the Americans.

Com. Sloat assumed this responsibility upon the reception of the news of the invasion of the S. territory by the crossing of the Hio Grande by (Jen. Arista, with (il)OO men, and his attack upon Gen. Taylor.

This movement had also become the necessary on account of the revolutionary stato of the country, the suspension of all regular government nnd the general insecurity of life and property attending the contests between the native Californians and tho bands of settlers on tho frontiers. Com. Sloat immediately issued a proclamation, announcing tho event und quieting the inhabitants. Wo have not received a copy as yet. (Jen.

Ide on tho 10: li of July, resigned his military honors and flag to Lieut. Kevero, U. S. who took possession of Sonoma, read the Commodore's proclamation and hoisted tho st ars and stripes under a salute and in tho presence of a largo concourse of people. Com.

Stockton Htrived at Monterey on the 20th July, and assumed tho command. Fifty guns and several hundred men have been landed from the squadron, and the American commander is fortifying the newly acquired ports in a substantial manner. The Custom House at Monterey has been fitted up as barracks. Orderly and strict guards patrol the streets, but the liberty of the inhabitants is not infringed upon to any unnecessary extent. All grog shops have been closed and a heavy penalty imposed upon thoso who sell ardent spirits to the soldiers and sailors of tho Am.

squadron. Tho wharf is at present occupied by the now authorities, and merchandise is embarked from the beach. American goods arc now imported frco of duty, und foreign goods at one quarter of former charges. A company of horse called the "California Dragoons," under tho command of Purser Fauntlcroy, has been established to patrol the coast and protect the inhabitants from the Indians. Capt.

Fremont was at Monterey with 170 riflemen, preparing to go in quest of Castro and his troop, should that officer make further resistance. What course tho Californians will adopt is not known, but it is conjectured that they will speedily become reconciled to the new posture of affairs, a thcir persons and property will he efficiently protected, and tho laws impartially administered-It is generally believed on the coast that whatever policy may be adopted by the cabinet at Washington, on tl.e reception of the now of tho capture of California without a formal declaration of ar, the country forever lost to Mexico, and must become either a territory of the great republic or an independent government. Com. Sloat returns to the U. S.

via Panama in the Levant, which ship goes home. Thus far the capture of California seems to have been effected ithout bloodshed or resistance. Every thing was quiet at the latest dates, und business not materially deranged. Tho Mormons would not it was anticipated be favorably received either by the Californians or the American settlers. The Hawaiian brig Euphemia was to leave Aug.

1, fortius port Capt. Nye and family passengers, Taylor's engagements with Gen. Arista oc curred on 8th and 9th of May. 2300 U. b.

troops were opposed to 6000 Mexicans. The latter official, ly acknowledge the loss of 4000 men, with all their artillery, baggage, -All the ports in the Mexican gulf are now blockaded, but the mails are The news from the U. S. is to the last of April. In a New Orleans paper of April 'tn we nom- i.iiAU.inT revolution bv the American passage or ine Senate, by which it would appear that an amicable termination of the Oregon controversy is the desire of a Urge majority of that body.

Mr. Allen of Ohio mad. a characteristic warden, but hi. r.ews were put down by a largo vote and he further received a severe castigation in an eloquent speech from Mr. Crittenden.

The resolution 13 dignified and cour teous; calculated to give no umbrage to England and to hasten a friendly adjustment. The substitution of ''amicable to speedily is as applied to the settlement wise, and between two such powerful nations in good taste. Joint Resolution concerning the Oregon Territory, by Mr. Crittenden, as amended by 31 Johnson. Whereas by the convention com hided aoth October.

HIS, between lji- United Mates t.f America and tl. King of Great Britain and Ireland, for the period of 10 years, niid indefinitely extended and continued in force by another convention of snnic parties, con-eluded IH it was agreed that any country that may he claimed by cither party on N. W. coast of America, westward of the Stony or Uoekv Mountains, now called the Oregon Territory, t-houht' together iti hnrhors, bays und creeks nnd the navigation of all rivers within the same, bo free and open'' to the vessels, citizens and subjects of the two powers; but without prejudice to any claim which cither of the parties might have to any part of s-iid country; nnd witii this further provision; the 2nd article of the said convention of Oth ISJ7, iilier parly miirht uhrogatc und annual said convention in giving due notice of 12 inuuihs to the contracting party; And whereas, it has now become desirable, that the respective claims of tin- United Slates and Great Britain should l.o definitely settled and that said territory may no longer than ncc I be, remain subject to the evil consequences of divided allegiance its American an-l British population, nnd of the contusion and conflict of natiuiial jurisdictions, dangerous to the cherished peace ami good understanding oi the two countries With a Mew therefore that steps be taken for the abrogation of said convention of Cth io-T, in the mode prescribed in its article, und the Attention of tho governments of both countries may be mere earnestly nnd immediately directed to rentwvd eil'orts for the 'settlement all their differences und disputes in respect to said territory, h'ryolrnt, the Senate and House of Representatives of th United of Amciica, in Congress assembled, that the President of tl.e Luited State ie, and is hereby authorized, at his fiihcn tion.fo give to the British (iovern-ment the notice required by the sai 2nd article for the abrogation of said convention of Cth Aug l'7. Finally passed 10 11 nays.

Loss of the Am. Whnler Ilaltic, dipt. Itutler, of New ISedford. Tho Bengal whaler arrived at this port on Tuesday, bringing the officers and crew of tho Baltic, wrecked June 16'th, on Bhering's Island, lat. 6b' N.

Sho went, ashore in a gale of wind, ut 5 P. while the crew wero aloft, taking in sail, and in half an hour broke cntiiely up. The crew landed in the boats and remained on this inhospitable island encamped'on the beach until July 5th, wh.cn the Bengal appeared and took them off. About 000 barrels oil were saved, and purchased by the Captain of the Bengal. Some Russians who lived on the island about 10 miles from tho wreck, treated tho crew with all the kindness their circumstances admitted.

Some idea may be formed of the climate of the island from the fact that although it was summer, tho enow in places lay piled to the depth of 40 or 50 feet. Tho Baltic had on board 2100 bbls. oil, and was insured to her full value. Id The reports of the King's Ministers, read before tho Legislative Council Aug. 1, will occupy our columns for this and the succeeding paper.

The length of the report of the Minister of Foreign Relations obliges us to defer it until the next number, in hich we hope to givo it entire. It should in regular series have followed that of the Minister of the Interior. ItZF" Shipwreck. Whalcship Columbia, Capt. Kelly, of Nov London, 26 months out, 2500 bbls.

oil, is reported by the Bengal to have boen lost, date not known, on the King's Mill (Jroup. Tho natives took possession of tho wreck and crew at once. The latter were ransomed for tobacco by a ship that fortunately discovered them, and taken to Guam. Capt. Kelly is said to be on board the Isaac Hicks.

SCT Tho Reports of the King's Ministers after publication in the Polynesian will be issued nt this office in pamphlet form, and for salo tr any who prefer them in that shape. The facts relative to tho condition of the nation will not be without interest to its friends but thcir length compels us to defer our usual variety of matter, and to lay by considerable already in type. BY AUTHORITY. iCP The bark Lion, Capt. Bonney, arrived last evening from Tahiti, just ns our paper as going to press.

The French still hold possession and are fortifying themselves! Wo hope to give our readers further particulars in our next 1 JO0 The frigate United States, Capt. Smoot, was fitting out at Boston (ot thq CcAist of Africa. CARD. Oahv, August 4, 1816. We, the undersigned, Into of ship Baltic, take this method of expressing our thanks to Captain Frink, and nlso the eflicers and crew of the Bengal, of New London, for their kindness in giving us a passage to this part, and also for their gentlemanly deportment shown to us during the passage iroin ijiierings iManci, neie our snip was wrecked, June IGth, 131C.

Joseph Antone, Enoch Blodget, It solved by the v'oics and liritiicr.livet of the Hawaiian in Legislative Council lie That Section Sd of Article 2d of Chapter 7th of Part 1st of an act entitled An act to organise the Executive Departments of the Hawaiian Islands" shall not be interpreted to forbid prospective contracts for land by tl.o of the Interior, or even absolute salo, that tho said alien tdiall take the oath of allegiance to His Majesty ut the earliest period allowed bv law, which is two years from Ids arrival in the country. Council House, Aug. 1)546. Approved, KAMEIIAMEHA Keom Ana, Premier. PASSF.NGKR?!.

In the Win'. NciUcm tor hina, (Jaj't. J. Hoiniiiin, Ceort'cj llrown, Kmj. and Brown, THE POLYNESIAN ft! A XI Xtf 2 A A it 1 1) 4.

A in. wh.ile Itenp-il, Irink, New London, 200 IiMl wli. iVv. in N. W.

uM, having on tmiod I t). tain (lllir. rs in. (I sciiircn of l'nlr Ihivc lot on lici Hi. The lLcliie hud Mi.

oil, mill Mivcil wii.ili Ccij.i. 1 tink jnii'tliascd for Tjcchu hurrd. II 11. H. ship gnna.

Rear Admiral (iconic S. dujs Menu-lev. li. Am. wlwilt; riTiiiMii, llrown, New London, 11 IIIU l.llt, Ki'iu V.

11. l'lll in on UCTCXIIIt itlUHIIC) done to rudili in Rule. Ueuri Vnruw, Siroiijj, 1 whale 24lh June-, J. aid, mi, 2Tlti A ug. T.

liip South Myers, Amsterdam, fl()l wl. Any. 7. I r. Lion, lionney, ii ciuy from Tahiti.

A 1 1. 1 5. Am. Inij! Win. Nc iNnn, WeMon, lor Mnnila.

(. n. ulii)) AIM, hi, rrnie m.d home. Charles J. W.

Hussell. John Howe, Silas Philips, Waiter Thompson, Daniel Tallon, Henjamin Anderson, John Kit hards, William H. Shearman, William M. Anderson, Thomas (lordon, William Itiley, Peter E. Merehew, John Smith, Philip Huight, Manuel Roberts, Charles Tiffany, James I' rooks, Henry Harris, C.

A. Bradbury, Isaac Smith, Samuel Taylor, Thomas, CSeorge, Harry, William. 4 1111'- 3 Th Inst four sre natives of th Sandwich. Tsl'nnrln. nnd unite with Us irt testifying their gratitude.

notick. Vj undesigned has removed his oiT.ce from JfiL his late residence at K'anudna, to the Government House, Ilouclvln Hair, where from und after Monday the 10th inst. be will bo happy to receive the calis of persons desiring to do business in any of the particulars asrigi.ed to hi Depaifment. hours, A. M.

to 4 P. M. JOHN IHCOKD, Att'y fJcn'I. Honolulu, 8th August, ltUC. DIYOKCHMKXT.

This day according to 'aw, the Governor of Oahu, M. 1: lev a ao a has toNamanienio a bill of divorcement from his ife Kekulahclu. Honolulu, July 25, I84f. FOH HOSTON, TAHITI, Society Islands and VALIWHISO, The American bark FAME," Anthony Marks, linster. will bn dis patched on or about Aug.

15th. 1'or freight or passage to either of tl.o above named ports, pleaso apply to E. II. GIMMES, or to the Master on board. ill al LUJim.K AM) DKY CiOODS.

7SOII sale by E. Si II. Grimes, upon reasonable terms, 40,000 ft. 1 inch Boards, 20,000 ft. 1 1-2 and 2 inch Plank, 20 casta 4-4 blue do.

Shoes Boots, 4 crates Bowls Si gent's riding Saddles, 10,000 1-2 inch Boards, 100 ash Oars, 20 boxes Tea, coils Whale Line, 50 whale Irons Lances, 70 bbls. Pitch, 50 tons Crackers. altf. fJIlIIE undersigned have this day entered into a JL copartnership at Honolulu and Lahaina, Hawaiian Islands, under the firm of J. B.

McCLUlttJ JAMES B. McCLUKG, ALEXANDER G. ABELL, HENIIV ChEEVEK. Honolulu, 1st July, LUMHHIl, SO At "1171 OR sale by the subscribers, the fol lowing mer- 1L chandise 70,000 ft. California Cedar end Pine Lumber, assorted, 80,000 Shingles, 58 boxes California Soap, 4 do.x.

iron Shovels, 3 doz. Grain 10 boxes Sperm Candles, boxes Codfish, 1 bag Pepper, boxes tig paste, 20 doz.Cologrie, 22 boxes Olives, 10 do. Capers, 2 bbls Walnuts, 1 bbl. Almonds, 2 bales Shirting Stripes, 2 bales Brown Jeans, yoo lbs. white, brown and black Linen Thread, (10 do.

blue and white cotton Thread, 30 bbls whale Oil.fi drums Mackerel, fiO do. Molasses and Syrup, 40 boxes Souchong Tea, 20,000 Cuba (Sixes) Cigars, 200 Guvaquil Hats, 20 Palm Leaf IIat, 2000 Goat Sk'ins, 100 lbs. Sewing and Hoping Tw ine. Roots 11 ml Shoe. Gent's, fine French Boots; Goat Skin Button Gaiter do.

Men nrd Boy Gout Skin Downin-Shocs; Prunella Velvet Slippers; Patent Leag ther and French Pumps. Ladies' Gaiter Boots; spring heel Slippers; pur-plo and brono do; bhek Satin do; green Morocco Ties and walking Shoes. Mioses' and children's Shoes of all descriptions. Jy 25 tf 1UCKEK JOHNSON. NEW GOODS PER ADMIRAL MOORSOM, FROM London, and for sale on reasonable terms by ii.

RHODES CO. Dry Goods, 4 cases indigo blue Long Cloth, 3 bales fancy Prints nnd Stripes, 1 bale V'clch Flannel, 1 case silk Braid, Haven black Silk. W. B. Thread, silk Bandannas, silk chintz Bandannas, 8 do, plain gingham Umbrellas, 6 water-proof fancy imitation filk Handkerchiefs, 2 cases Turkey red Table Covers, regatta Shirts, linen 1 cato fancy Vests, French and English Bonnets, (latest styles) cap Flowers, dress Caps, blond Brides, ladies lace Caps, ladies silk and cotton Gloves, mens ladies and gents, silk and cotton Hofo and half Hose, boys and mens cotton Braces, India rubber diamond patent Pins, eilk Parasols, checked Bandannas, imitation and recti coral Beads, painted China Cap Fronts, German Caps, thread Edging, Lace, spotted Net, cotton Edging, cjc..