The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-11-24

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HoRnIBEn MulD1s-0ns OF the most aerocious
murders ever committed in Honolulu. took placs on
Sunday morning last, the unfortunate victim being
. native woman named Louikn. the wife OF a China
man, Ahyan, in the employ of J. NJ Smith & Co..
druggists. corner Of Fort and Hotel SITS. At the time
Of the murder, about 8 o'clock, A. NJ, Ahyan and
his wife were asleep in their room, which was enter
ed by some unknown person, armed with q Ratchet
and large butcher-knife. who attacked the woman
and stabbed her very severely in the leg and abdo-
men, and Immediately Aed. She cried out and rous-
ed her husband, who on getting out of the bed, in
some way cut his own arm with one Of the weapons.
both Of which had been left by the murderer. Sever
al physicians were Immediately called in, but the
wounds were 30 severe that the woman died about
three hours after. A coroner's jury was summoned
by the Sheriff on Sunday, but no satisfactory evil
dence could be obtained.
Yesterday, we learn that the weapons used were
identified, and some evidence had been obtained, which
implicated a chinaman in the employ of Mr.. c. Brew
er, as having been concerned in the murder, either
as principal or accessory. An examination has been
held and enough has t~ranspired to show that the
purpose was to destroy the life of Ahyan, and that
the woman was probably killed by mistake. tits re-
ported that a quarrel had taken place among four or
Eve Of the cinnamon, Ahyan among them. the result
Of which was that the others determined to destroy
his life. These are the reports as they are current,
and may not prove correct. Yesterday afternoon the
coroner's jury having obtained evidence, rendered
their verdict, the substance of which is. that the
woman Louika came by her death, through injuries
received from a sharp weapon. and inflicted by the
hand of Ahjo who was accordingly committed.
OCHoTsK RoUTE.-We have observed, by noting
carefully the various passages made by the whale
Slips this and other seasons, from the Ochotsk to
Honolulu. that those vessels that preferred running
down their longitude, while in a high parallel OF
latitude, on account of the fewer number Of miles to q
degree of longitude, have suffered more from the
severity of the weather prevailing in those ATTITUDES,
and that any time gained by taking that route, has
found q full off set by loss Of sails. spars, and sundry
other damage; while other ships which have. upon get
ting clear of the Kurile passages. steered well south
ward. thereby getting quicker into the milder par
ralels although probably a little longer on their pass
age, have generally come into port less damaged and
sea worn, and in consequence incur far less expense
during their sojourn in Honolulu. A striking in
stance Of this is shown by the track of the whaleship
Bopditch, under the command of Captain Martin,
who has kindly shown us his route. 1t is evident that
the heavy gale first originated about 4S0 n. and
on a N. f. direction, the Botcditch must have
been a little to the n W. of that starting point. Had
she steered any thing to the eastward Of n. E., it is
most probable she would have come in contact with
the storms track. AS it was, she was steering far
more southerly, and so escaped quite clear of it. We
do not presume TO direct those far more qualified to
Judge, but still these facts are worthy of note.
The LATEST FROM THE ARcTIc.-we have endea-
vored to give full reports Of the ships cruising up
North the nacf seaSnn hut tho fo1lowinD cont IN M
from Lahaine, eclipses everything given
" Report of the ship FLYING TypAoon, spunyarn. master,
last from the North Pole, having on board 600 brls sperm, COO
whale oil, and considerably less bone.
Oct 20, the French electric frigate Napoleon X, came in
with one Of the ventilating towers Of the Bhering
Straits Submarine Railroad. and was SO seriously damaged that
The soon sunk in 100 fsthoms water.
Nov. l, lat. 40 90 N, long. 100 W., spoke the balloon
ARcrIc, Of the New YORK. and Pekin Line, and heard that the
sland OF Nantucket, which had suddenly disappeared, had again
'ubmersion-and would be repaired, and soon be in as good
rom s~hanghae, hound to San Francisco-she reports the Island
Chusan still aground. and no hopes of getting it afoat. TIE
STAND to have been deficient in spars-especiany in chopsticks.
and the ash.women OF the island are in open revolt: the
prospect is, that the Empire viii again be plunged into the
unprecedented rise in the price Of tea and putty viii be the
and the small quantity of these articles now IN the
market makes the prospect look serious. 1t is to be hoped
he United States Government VIII interfere before it is too late.
Scw Bedford, in lat. seo 80, with about the same oil and bone
hat we have. The 5dngnP had seen several whales this sea-
iN1f hl ipfIsa bA i%A 't-n ftf fkbId ut EtllHk W ', 4
md coming very near another, which she didn't get. Captain
Bunker intended to cruise till December, and then go home
through Davis Straits.
The Flying Typhoon, being rugged with one of Cracker l.
Patent Ice Breakers. succeeded in forcing her way through
he ice ami entering the open sea in July, got near a whale on
he 18th, in LAT. So 10 N, long. ITO W. The next day saw
mother, and when within a mile of him, fired at him with one Of
K Bitzen's new guns, but the gunner miscalculating the
distance, the bomb passed over the whale, and. unfortunately,
COX effect upon a Greenland schooner, sinking her upon the
pot, with all hands on board. No blame can he attached to the
'unner, as the mirage made the distance appear greater than
really wns-
The JAPANESE CURRENCY, AGAIN.-Since our last
We have received the following note from Japan,
" which it appears that the currency has been re-
tored to its former basis:
Z. s. COMMERCIAL AGENCY,
Hnkodadi, August 20, 1855.
70 the Editor Of the Commercial Advertiser at Honolulu:
Sir A few days ago, Mr.. Rice, the U. s. Com
nercial Agent at this port, informed you of the sud-
en- change of the currency in Japan. Mr.. Rice is
{ present not here; during his absence I am acting
n his place, and therefore I deem it my duty to in
'rm you that the old currency is adopted again
hat is, the Mexican dollar is worth one hundred
ents, and all other silver coin accor- ing to weight.
am sir. respectfully.
Your obfdient servant, FRED. WILKIE,
Acting Vice u. S. Commercial Agent.
AMusEMENTs-Those talented artists, the Bell
fingers, left last week for a visit to Lahaina, where
ley arrived on Saturday morning, after rather a
tuesday,. and will return to Honolulu this week, and