The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1869-03-10

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Mr. Chandler withdrew the appeal, and Mr..
Schenck offered Il resolution that Nr. Hol-
brook, Delegate from the Territory Of Idaho,
having uttered the following language (quot-
hight distinctly and In presence OF the House,
and refusing 10 retraet the same, be immedi-
ately brought to the bar of the House and
severely censured BY the Speaker.
The resolution was adopted without diri-
sion, and the Speaker administered the CEN
sure Of the House.
Mr. Holbrook then retired, and the dis
cussion was continued at some length. Fl
nally the bill passed.
NEW York, Feb. A Pinto Park Bank
robber was yesterday sentenced 70 i've years
in the State Prison.
There are now twelve murderers, two of
whom are women, confined IN the Tombs.
Most of these have been arrested during the
past month. The p0liee report shows over
$500 arrests during the past year, nearly
- 600 of whom were females OF these ar
rests, IS were for murder.
II is stated that additional facts clearly
establish that Maher, now under arrest, was
the murderer of Rogers
Gen. Comstock, Of Gen. Grants staff. was
married at Washington last night, to Eliza
beth, daughter Of Montgomery Blair.
No action is likely to be taken this session
Northern and Southern Pacific Railroads.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 4-Lewis Davis was
hanged today in the Cugahoga County Jail for
the murder OF ID. P. Stanner, last September.
MONTREAL, Feb. Awhile concert and
ball was in progress at St. Patrick's Hall last
night, at which 1900 persons were present, a
cry was raised that the roof was giving way.
All rushed for the street, and while they were
getting out, the roof fell with crash. Sew
wa tt.tn hs,t Il r.s.a
none were killed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-It is understood
that project for Convention between the
United States and the North German Union,
for the better protection of emigTants to the
United States, Is under consideration by
Baron Gerult and certain parties In New York
and Washington. The phn for treaty has
already been prepared, both at the Treasury
and State Departments, that from the latter
Office modifying several provisions. No def-
mite action taken yet with respect 10 either.
TORONTO, Feb. GA gang Of desperadoes,
among whom are two penitcntiary convicts,
were discovered to-day in q hut on little
island. They threatened to shoot the detec-
tiYes who went to arrest them. While the
detectives sent for assistance, the thieves es-
capped in boats. On entering the hut large
quantity of stolen goods were found.
New YORK, Feb. 6.--The Bremen bark
<tffttftCQ luis AllCIuOOHf
when it was ascertained that she had nine
passengers from the steamship HibeJnia.
She fell in with the British bark CifhbeTf,
Dec. 18th, and took off the crew of the Hiber-
MIA, which the Cufhberf took off, She landed
some of the rescued men at the Azores. All
hopes of the safety of the missing boat and
passengers of the Hibernia are crushed.
HAVANA, Feb. 5.--Jos. De Armas, Peace
Commissioner to the insurgents, has return
that guarantees be given that the Spanish
Government will comply with the promises
made. In view of their return TO arms, and
OF the demands made by the insurgents, the
war is certain to continue. The fate of the
island can only be decided by arms, as the
Government cannot grant the demands Of
the insurrectionists. The war In the eastern
department continues. Santiago and its i'm
mediate surroundings are free Of revolution
lists. The aqueduct has been repaired The
most conflicting stories are in circulation re-
garding the killing of many prominent insur-
gents who presented themselves to accept
the amnesty. The report that the insurgent
Aguetara mas been captured is doubtful.
HAVANA, Feb. 6.--The insurgents have
burned eighteen large plantations in the east
ern department.
Cholera of a very violent type is prevalent
in the insurrectionary district. The insur-
gents, Spanish troops and citizens are falling
victims
Another attempt of the Cubans to fire the
powder magazine at Puerto Principe was
frustrated.
Some Cuban prisoners at Para and Anna
were killed while attempting to escape from
prison. Letters deny that they were attempt
ing to escape.
Cespedes, late commander of the insur-
gents, sailed to-day for America. He says
he is disguised with the state of affairs. In
fuential and wealthy Cuban families, who
are sympatbizers with the revolution, con-
tinue to emigrate to New York and New Or
leans.
HAVANA, Feb S.--A band of insurgents,
number unknown, made their appearance on
the line OF the railroad between Cienfuegos
and Villa Clara. A detachment Of troops has
marched against them. A panic prevailed at
Cienfuegos, and many families have fed from
the town, fearing that the insurreetion will
spread to that district, and have already ar
rived in this city. Fort Cabanas, which
guards the place, Is garrisoned only by bat
TALON of volunteers, and force Of regulars
have been despatched to reinforce them.
Strangers continue to arrive at various
points on the coast, it is supposed, with the
intention of joining the revolutionists A
great many have been arrested on suspicion.
The Government has chartered several
steamers, and is preparing some men-ofwar
and light draught steam launches TO run
among the Reyes and prevent the disembark
alton Of the expedition from Nassau. When
that is accomplished, notilia will proceed
to attack the earthworks which the insurgents
have lately created at Yaguajay. The rebels
recently assembled at Mamma, TO the num-
Der of three hundred, were attacked by
troops, and, according to official reports, de-
feated, losing all their arms and ammunition,
and eleven prisoners.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Mr. Sherman pre-
scented petition for the recognition In the
Constitution of Almighty God as the source
of all civil authority.
NEW YORK, Feb. S.-The Herald argues
that the policy Of Intervention In the affairs
of Cuba is imperatlvely forced upon the in
coming administration. From events trans
piring, Spain should be impressed with the
conviction that she shall not be permitted to
destroy an American community because 1t
refuses to be governed by her Anticipated no.
lions of public policy.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Mr. Williams urged
the necessity of excluding Cinnamon from
they overrun the entire Pacific
coast.
Mr. Corbett's amendment, excluding Chi |
namen and Indians not taxed, was rejected,
and after much further discussion, Mr.. VIII |
sons amendment was adopted by 81 to n. |
The resolution was read O third time and ]
passed, as follows:
No discrimination shall be made By the |
United States among citizens Of the United |
States in the exercise Of the elective fran
chise, or the right to hold Office in any State,
on account of race, or color, property, nativ- j
ity. education or creed"
The amendment now goes TO the House /
for concurrence The Senate adjourned