Letters from “ohana

Letter

“ohana to P. S.—We have letters this morning from Kealakekua dated Wednesday, the 21st. On Monday afternoon there was another attack on the rebels, resulting in the death of a native named Kamai, who was one of the attacking party, and also the death of three rebels—five in all, including Mr. Neville. Since that, up to Wednesday noon, no more lives have been lost, though the rebels openly threaten to kill Mr. Roys and his wife, and also Rev. Mr. Paris. One or two prominent foreigners are in sympathy with and aiding the rebels. Thus it appears that there have been three lives lost so far, and the rebels have taken an oath that they will never leave their land alive. In this connection we insert the letter before referred to, which will give some insight into the movements of the deluded followers of Kaona, October 24, 1868

From “ohana

To P. S.—We have letters this morning from Kealakekua dated Wednesday, the 21st. On Monday afternoon there was another attack on the rebels, resulting in the death of a native named Kamai, who was one of the attacking party, and also the death of three rebels—five in all, including Mr. Neville. Since that, up to Wednesday noon, no more lives have been lost, though the rebels openly threaten to kill Mr. Roys and his wife, and also Rev. Mr. Paris. One or two prominent foreigners are in sympathy with and aiding the rebels. Thus it appears that there have been three lives lost so far, and the rebels have taken an oath that they will never leave their land alive. In this connection we insert the letter before referred to, which will give some insight into the movements of the deluded followers of Kaona

October 24, 1868

[From the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Saturday, October 24.] Insurrection on Hawaii—Revolt against the authorities—Murder of Sheriff Neville—Troops ordered to Hawaii to quell the insurrection. The schooner Prince arrived from Kona,…