The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1868-11-04

Matters stood thus when at about o'clock
the arrival of Mr.. Coney changed the appear
ance Of things. He reported to have been
able to march his body of men to the camp
on Saturday forenoon, to surround it COM
pletely, and, after slight struggle, to secure
the whole of its tenants without anybody
on his side having received any injury to
speak Of The total number OF prisoners he
/ stated to be 1872, women and children includ-
ed. He further reported his men to be al
most worn out with fatigue, and though will
ing to do their duty to the last, he should
recommend an immediate relief of the pris-
oners' guard.
Order to march up the hill was given ac-
cordingly, and at o'clock the troops ar
rived in body at Mr.. Todd's, in whose yard
the prisoners had been secured.
The sight of these poor misguided people
huddled together in mass was one of pity
and disgust. The men, about so or IS, were
tied with ropes; the women and children
had been separated from them and lodged in
barn. Among the former many a savage
looking face could be noticed, the eyes beam
ing with that gloomy fire which fanaticism
alone can kindle in the breast of man. Each
Individual carried that same Holy Book
which had turned his wits indeed but few
of them had any other luggage. Prominent
among them was Kaona the prophet, the
founder of the sect. The posse eODitatus pre-
sented a not less strange appearance. There
we've people of all nations, armed in every
conceivable way, with guns, clubs, knives,
swords, and every possible kind of weapon.
Messss. Coney and Chillingworth had charge
of the foreigners, but the natives were under
the control of Kupakee, whose gigantic frame
overreacheo them all, while all acknowledged
his great qualities as Il leader, together with
his sound judgment and moderation. 1t was
his influence that had restrained the natives
from committing violence upon the prisoners.
Mr.. Conveys men, who had been on con-
slant duty for three days and nights, were
relieved by the R. q. H. troops. Mr.. Phillips
thanked the former, in the name of His
Majesty, for their readiness and efficiency in
maintaining the authority of the law, Gov
ernor Nahaolelua standing by his side, and
Sheriff Coney repeating his words in the ma
tive language. Shortly after the guard was
mounted, one of the Household troops
(NoiD, while on duty, received flesh wound
in the neck from ball, caused by one of the
Sheriff7s men, on leaving duty, discharging
his piece. Another accident was more Sc
rious. The pistol of Mr.. Chillingworth,
Deputy Sheriff. went off as he was drawing
it from his pocket, and inflicted very bad
wound in his leg, though no bone or artery
was touched.
On Sunday morning force was detailed to
recover and bury the remains of Mr.. Neville,
and those of the native officer, who prove to
have been the only persons killed The law
full owners of the camp ground were put in
possession of their property, and all the build
ings RACED to the ground. The prisoners,
after being fed and partly handcuffed, were
marched to the beach and embarked on the
steamer, together with the entire expedition
airy force, while the Fairy Queen was dis
patched to Honolulu.
After the Fairy Queen had left, the Kilduea
proceeded to Kailua. She had on board 200
prisoners of all sexes and ages. She arrived
at Kailua before daylight. The next morning
after breakfast had been provided, the prison
ers were landed. The large stone house
owned by the Governess of Hawaii, was taken
for the use of the party, aud the male prison
ers were placed under strong guard in that
part of the old missionary church which re-
manned unfinished.
The examination had been fixed for Tues
day, at 9 A. NJ, at which time the trial COM
menced, in the church itself The District
Judge took bis seat at table in front of the
pulpit, with Gov. NahaoleIua and Gov. Dom
inis on either side DIR. Gulick was sworn as
There was an immense attend
ance of spectators, occupying every available
3 pace in the church, and large part of the
yard. There was also a strong squad under
arms. The Sheriff opened the court by proc
Kahikoku was first arraigned for
the murder of Richard B. Neville, at Lehu-
hula, on the 10Th of October, 1868. His death |
by violence was proved by those who saw |
his body, and one witness testified that he |
saw him go out with club to commit the |
deed, and that, when he returned, he said he |
had done it. The prisoner asked for counsel
fence was made, and he was committed,
without privilege of bail, for trial for murder
1t the next term Of the court. He was imme-
lately taken from the room by a guard
Alika, Kaona, Kamaka and Kalama were
next arraigned for the murder of Kamai.
Aftersome parley, each pleaded guilty, Kaona
aging that he ordered the deed to be done,
1ut that he was under commands from on
high. They were fully committed and imme-
lately removed. There remained about 100
men and women, all of whom had been ar
ested as accessories to the crime of murder,
fter the fact Upon arraignment, more than
wo-thirds of them pleaded guilty, and they
we're ordered to find bail In the sum of $1,000
ach, and in default thereof to stand commit
ed. The examination of the rest continued,
nd the Government succeeded in identifying
II but two old men, who were Immediately
discharged. The prisoners were of course |
card in their behalf, but only one succeeded
D convincing the Court of his innocence
lie was discharged. After the cases were {
isposed OF, the Court adjourned to the lanai
ear the stone house, where about 30 women !
nd old men were found. Two women were
ischarged, but all the rest held for trial, the 8