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“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,…

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No. 2., August 25, 1868

From HUTCHINSON, President
August 25, 1868

No. 2. Vessel wanted. By authority of the Board of Immigration, the undersigned solicits proposals for furnishing a schooner or other vessel, of sufficient capacity to accommodate at least fortyimmigrant…

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No. 1., August 31, 1868.

From McCOOK, Minister Resident
August 31, 1868

No. 1. Legation of the United States at Honolulu, August 31, 1868. For the information of American citizens and ship-owners resident on these islands, and of American shipmasters touching here,…

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