The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1871-07-26
AMERICAN.

triumphal march into the city to-day. l,pateh
was received from the Emperor William, regrettiug
his absence.
AMERICAN.
/ WASHINGTON June 27th-The following was re-
ceived at the Navy Department this afternoon:
"CoREA, June 23i, ls7l.-TO the Seereiayy of The
Nary: The Coreans not apologzlng for their treaeh-
erous attack, on the 10Th we landed on Kang dock
aud destroyed the lower fort and munitions On
the 1lth, We took another fort, and then stormed
and took the stronghold.
Five forts have been taken. The troops which
defended them are reported as numbering II 600
There was desperate hanh-to-hand fighting in the
citadel. The ordnance was destroyed, t4sI pieces
aud several small brass pieces aud very many small
arms; fny flags taken We counted 24S dead
Corraus around the citadel. We bad killed.
"COmmafidant Mckee, who was the first inside
the citadel, killed with a bullet, and Dennis
Hamilton. marine, aud Seth Allen, landsmau, with
spears. Our wounded are all out Of danger and
doiug we'll lSignedl JoHS RODGERS,
Commodore United States Navy"
WAsHINGToS, June 2S.-0f the amounts due the
Government by TX Collectors $3.50 sos is from tue
appointe OF Lincoln; 81 .sl4 ISL from the ap-
pontees Of Johnson; SS4, ,5Sl from Grants
Governor Cooke nominated Lewis H. Douglass
Tor Member of The Territorial Council, in place Of
Father Frederick, resigned
Tue Committee To revise the Civil Service met
to-day, aud organized by the election of G. w
Curtis as Chairman, aud E. B. Elliott as Secretary
The Committee adjourned till to morrow.
Governor Wood, of Utah Territory, arrived yes
terday, and bad an Interview with a correspondent
He states that there grounds for the charges
against U. S. Judges McCaue and Strickland. OF
Utah, now on file in the Attorney Generals office,
hut that they are made n the interests of women
and certain parties engaged in mining operations,
who can not use these Judges they desire.
General PIeason'On, Commissioner Of internal
Revenue, was also subjected 10 an interview this
morning. correspondent had long interview
with him in relation to the differences between him
self and Boutwell, The latter has not yet seen the
President, but feels confident that his own course
in the matter is in accordance with established
precdenls 1t will be formally considered by the
President tomorrow.
Hon Horace Caprou, Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, To day rendered to the President his resigna-
tou, which takes effect the first Of August. This
10 in accordance with the contract entered into six
months ago with the japanese Government, through
tue Commission sent to this country. for the pur-
dom the industrial system Of the United States He
is empowered 10 procure models Of the agricultural
and industrial machinery, the appliances for
railroading. He will take with him geologist and
civil engineer as members Of corps Of scientific
men. Ire mission is preliminary possible opera
lions still more extensive, and is regarded by the
President and Cabinet as one OF crest Importance
to both countries.
NEW YORK, June 29-W. Douglas, owner Of tue
yacht Sappbo, challenges any yacht on the Atlantic
coast TO sail with sknot breeze twenty miles to
windward aud return, for 5000 Il is said the
Lorillards' yacht Wanderer will accept
The Polaris sails for tue North Pole tomorrow
ST. JoHN's, n. B., june 29-The delegation from
the New Brunswick Government to the Nova Scotia
and Prince Edwards leland Governments, to en-
deavur 10 procure a concerted action against the
fishery clause Of the Washington Treaty, returned
yesterday. They very retieent to their dolngs
but say that the fishermen and fsh-.raders or the
Island and Nova Scotia are favorable 10 the Treaty,
and intimate that owing TO the game the Nova
Scotia Government is playing with the Ottawa Gov
ernment, it is not to be relied upon to oppose the
Treaty. The belief is the deputaton has failed in
its mission.
WASHINGTON, June 30.-It Is said In official circles
that Minister Low is with Admiral Rodgers at Corea
This is in accordance with instructions, the de-
sign Of the expedition was to open the way for
treaty with the soveiegn of that country The ship
wrecked Americans that cosst being objected
to extreme cruel treatment although II Is not known
whether this Government anticipated hosillities II
serms certain that the conduct Of Admiral Rodgers
under the circumstances is approved.
The Civil Service Committee met at noon, all the /
members being present The general discussion Of 4
yesterday was continued. Various propositions
we're offered aud considered, and finally closed with
IN inquiry into the examination Of the Department.
II Washington ordered The Commission adjourned
Until next Monday.
Many removals and changes in various bureausfn
he Interior Department have been made, and good /
many more will be made IN the cpurse Of the next
ew days, especially in the Prnsion aud Land O6Iees.
some hify removals have been made in the Land
)aice since she change IN Commissioners
NEw fosK, July 1.-The Inspector Of the Board
II Health ia apPrehensiVe Of the spread Of small