Source: The Polynesian. Honolulu: April 4, 1846.
Through the politeness of Theodore Schillaber, Esq., who has made the short passage of 39 days from China to this port, in the clipper Audax, we have received our Singapore and Hongkong files of papers, but they Containing nothing of interest this way. The winter had been one of unusual severity in China. Thirteen Chinamen have arrived in the Audax; as they are mechanics, laborers and tradespeople, they will undoubtedly be a profitable acquisition to our population.
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The last Chinese instalment ($2,000,000) was paid over on 22d January. The U.S. ships Columbus and Vincennes were at Whampoa in January. Commodore Biddle acts as Commissioner until the pleasure of his government is known.
We are happy to learn that Mr. Chamberlain’s health is improved by his residence in China, and that he proposes returning here either in the Columbus or with Capt. Dominus, in the Swallow, which may be looked for in a month.
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