The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-02-08

bark EHueuCUftT. OF New t5tUfOru. Sbau not st1te
unless he fires into me should not like to come
here another season if we cannot whale after We
get here. l do not believe he has had any instr1Ic-
tons from the Russian Government, but think ne
acts on his own responsibility at the instigation OF
the parties interested in the shore fishery. who
doubtless desire to make u monopoly OF the buss
ness. am determined to whale it the rest of the
season, aud if he fires into a ship or boats think
our Uncle Sam and the good old flag We sail undcr
will protect us. and see that We are paid Tor all
damages-"-N. b. SfoSsiussl.
FRoN SIrKA-INDIAN DIFFICULTY AND REPoRTEp
Com DIscovERY.-A despatch dated Victoria, Jan.
4th. says:
The American ship Constantine. from Siika. Dec.
2sth. arrived here yesterday. The weather there
was intensely cold. bnt scarcely any snow las fallen.
The health of the inhabitants and garrison was very
good. A short time before the departure of the
Constantine, the sentry of the fort observed some
Indians after nightfall in the vicinity of the powder
magazine with a light. He hailed them and fired.
wounding one of the number. The remainder de-
eamped. and the next day demanded compensation
for the injury sustained. Gen. Davis refused to.
comply. whereupon the chiefs returned to their vii
lage and hoisted the English flag, Davis sent q
message to say chat If the foreign dag was not
would lombard the village, and when day dawned,
it was found that the English flag had been replaced,
by the American. The Indians are surly since this
affair, and an outbreak is daily feared.
!! Russian ship with nearly 1000 Russians has
sailed for Cronstadt.
Reports daily reach New Archangel of gold dis
coveries on the mainland, and the men employed in
s"t S0sAt y htsf > 1Cboi iuCtt haNC ltC tiVt4S
of an intention to quit the service in the Spring and
go gold hunting.
European.
LoxpoS, Jan 5.-Latest advices from the Abys-
sinian expedition say the troops remained at senape,
waiting the arrival of the Commander-in-Chie
Their health was good, but horses were dying for
want of proper forage and intense heat.
New YORK. Jan. 5.-Thc Heruld's cable special
says the eruption of Vessuyius has become quite
alarming. A perfect river of fire is running down
the mountain and is nearing the town of Cercula.
The action is accompanied by shocks of earthquakes.
PARIS. Jan. 6-Late dispatches from Civita
Vecchia state that there is much sickness arr ong the
French troops there.
FLoRESCE. Jan. 6.-Menebrea has succeeded in
forming a new Cabinet. ~
CorENnAGEN, Jan. 6.-The debate in the Reichs-
rath on the proposed sale of the Danish West Indies
was adjourned to a future day.
LONDON. Jan. lord Stanley has prepared q
despatch protesting against the alleged ~intrigues OF
Russian agents in Romania. sas
ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 7.-Reports from Siberia
state that rich and extensive gold deposits have
been discovered on tie Amoor river The natives
ere focking there in thousands. So great was the
excitement that troops have been sent to preserve
order. Desperate and bloody fights have occurred
between the natives and soldiers.
The King of Italy in reply to an address of both
Houses of the National Parliament, says Italy is
but he hopes for q good result He advises Parlia-
ment and the people to be calm,
LONDON, Jan. 2.-Dr. Livingstone is alive and
well. Positive advices have been received that he
is living, there is no further doubt about his safety.
LIvERPooI- Jan. 1.-The new bonds of tine Pana-
ma Railroad Company have been introduced i2the
English money market
BRUSSELS. Jan. sThe Nord has received news
from Paris that the headquarters of the Fenian
brotherhood on the continent have been discovered
in the Fauburg de Temple. Paris. and were seized
by the French police. A large quantity of letters
and other documents. reviewing the plans of the
organization, a list of Head Centres of the Brother
bnnH found IN tho nramiSQs hnCa hapU fnrUar6nd
by the French authorities to London. The account
also states that among the documents was ore con-
tanning details of a plan for destroying a portion Of
the British Channel fleet by fire.. Other papers, of
similar character. were discovered and placed in the
hands of the British Government
LONDON. Jan. 3-The examination of the prisoners
charged with completely in the Clarkenwell expio-
sion has failed to elicit ANYTHING satisfactory. Tho
affairs is still involved in mystery.
The military in Ireland are being distributed to
meet any outbreak. Extra vigilance is used in the
Counties Cork and Tipperary.
PARIS, Jan. "A Deputation of the Corps Legis-
latif visited the Emperor on New. Years day.
President Schneider made the customary address OF
cOngratulation. The Emperor, in his reply, urged
the speedy passage of a bill to reorganize the army.
He declared it indispensable to the safety Of the
Empire.
PARIS, Jan. Sit is now generally conceded that
all hopes of a general conference on the Roman
question are abandoned.
r LoNIOcs ceu - 20 sA'"Sns Ah"e wy S~sTsts
conference on the Eastern question. attSt. Peters
burg. by leading diplomats of Russia, has a warlike
Significance.
FLORENCE, Jan. 3.-In a public speech yesterday
Victor Emmanuel declared that it was the unani-
nous determination ofhis Cabinet that Rome should
be the capital Of the nation, but the treatment of the
question demanded patience on part Of the people.
LONDON. Jan. Sit is reported that. in conse-
quence of the successes of the rebels in China, the
imperialists are reduced to extremities. and that the
Emperor has sued the European Powers to assist
him to defend his throne.
BERLIN. Jan. O. Bismarck, in q speech. last night.
reviewed the political situation in Europe. He
said that the idea of a war with France this year
was a phantom. and urged his hearers to dismiss all
fears in the matter.
LONDON. Jan. 9-The Fenians arrested recently
at Birmingham were brought up for trial to-day.
Bail was offered. but refused. EII
vienna. Jan. 9-The frigate Nouara, with the
remains of Macmillan. has arrived at Corfu.
LONDON. Jan. 9.-Latest intelligence from the
English expedition to Africa, states that the troops
are still at Senate. No sickness. The natives are
friendly.
BERLIN, Jan. S.-A long and animated discussion
in the Chamber of Deputies, growing out of the ar
rest of Herr Tweston for words spoken in debate,
terminated to-dayin a decided ..story for the Lib
erals. Strong resolutions in favor of freedom OF
speech and the inviolability ofmembers were adop-
ted by a majority of fifty. e~u
FLORENCE. Jan. s.-Menebrea claims that the
present Ministry Will have a large MAJORITY IN tie
House of Deputies when it meets on the llth inst.
LONDON. Jan. s-Nearly all the journals comment
on the resolution recently adopted by the House OF
Commons on the question of citizenship and the
of British claims. in accordance with the
American view as expressed in the Presidents
Message, which is urged with singular unanimity.
PARIS, Jan. lion New Years day the King Of
Prussia sent Napoleon a cordial autograph note,
which was answered in the same conciliatory spirit.
Much better feeling has prevailed since the publ
cation of this intelligence.
THE times" on THE SALE OF ST. THONAs.-Tb8
L A.lan I-.uoo e noo zth Snrs of tho nrn1a=od