The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-12-26
PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
Late Foreign News.

the late arrivals both San Francisco and Eastern
files, and End the news exceedingly interesting n
well as important, although it comes 20 hand very
much dissectei. From the papers recciveI. We COM
pile thc disconnected items Of news, and the follow
ing will be found to embrace the fullest particulars
that had come 20 hand.
The Arrest Of Mason and SIideII.
\ special dispatch from Fortress Monroe. under
date Of November 18th. sIys that Siidell and Mason
were taken from the English mail steamer on the Sth
Of Bermuda Lieut. Fairfax and 35 armed men
went on board, with 3 officers, and picked cut the
Commissioner. They made a feeble resistance. but
we're induced to leave. The commander Of the stea-
mer raved and swore. calling the United States officer
n d" piratical Yankee" Eustice, one Of the rebel
party, also resisted. but himself and his colleague
accompanied their employers into confinement. Sill
dell hal his wife and four children on board, who
were allowed To proceed to Europe
Commodore Wilkes had an interview with Gen.
Wool, who expressed the opinion that he did right.
aad said :" Right or wrong. these men had to be Sc
cured, and If he had done wrong, he could do no
more than he had for it."
The capture Of Mason and Slidell created great 10y
At Washington; as did also the brilliant exploit at
Port Royal. Secretary Welles bai written a letter
Of congratulatOn = Commodore Dupont.
November l9-It is thought that some difficulty
with England will grow out CT the arrest Of Mason
and Slidcll.
The Toronto Globe and Leader have severe articles
on the seizure Of these traitors
The GLOJs says il will add to the dignity Of the
American Government If the captises are liberated.
The Duarl OF Aldermen IN view lOrk City passed
q resolution rendering the Inequalities OF the city 10
Com. Wilkes for his gallant conduct in taking Mason
and SliIell from the British steamer. and bringing
them prisoners to the Government He was request
Ell 20 receive the congratulations OF the citizens in
the Governors room Of the City Hall
Washington correspondence Of the Tribune says
Lord Lyons has not behaved like q diplomatist since
the news that Mason and Slidell were nj Fortress
Monroe His Lordship says that Capt. Wilkes must
return Mason AMI Slidell to the bosom Of the only
Power which seems heartily to desire the friendship
Of this Republic.
Edward Everett, Edward NJ. Staunton and Rever-
dy johnson have expressed their opinion that our
right to take and keep Mason and Slidell is uuques-
tiOnable.
The HeraId's dispatch says: Without waiting to
ascertain how far the act Of Capt. Wilkes is justifa-
bic by The acknov lodged and established principles of
international law, some foreign ministers have allowed
themselves to be dragged into exhibiting infinitely
more passion and prejudice than judgment and diplo-
matte intelligence. The Minister from one power
openly declared that If Mason and SIidell had
been taken from n Spanish ship, he would Immediate
ly have demanded his passports
The latest dispatches from Washington state that
the reports respecting Lord Lyons offensive position
are unfounded.
The Mexican Trouble.
1t appears to be the determination of Spain, Eng
land and France to strike a blow at Mexico, and ac-
tive preparations were in progress.
New YORK, November 9TH steamer Cosmo-
poiitan arrived from Havana on the 18th instant.
The Spanish feet for Mexico was only awaiting the
arrival of vessels now past due from Spain.
Mexican news Is not favorable to the Juarez Gov
eminent. The disahection of Gen. Ortegs, who has
retired to hs own State, tells against the Government.
Marquee, though once defeated, was approaching the
Valley of Mexico. Ii was supposed, however, that
he would be beaten. The Constitutional Government
suspended by Congress has been restored by an edict
Of Juarez- The report that Mexico had accorded to
the demands of England and Spain, was not believed
at the Capital.
Paris debates On Mexican affairs say that the
Power. N the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r IA ep1eavQr IN i'm
pose n suspension of arms between the belligerent
parties in Mexico They undertake not 20 occupy
permanently any OF her territory, aud to obtain no
exclusive advantage from Mexico. England gave up
the condition which she wished inserted in the treaty,
namely that the Three Powers should pledge them
selves not to accept the throne Of Mexico for any
prince of their reiguing families If n monarchical
form prevails, the Powers pledge themselves not to
use their intervention for the profit Of any prince in
particular. The Paris Pafrie says that the Contin-
gent of France will number 10000.
ST. JoHS's, November I9-1he steamer United
Kingdom has arrived from Glasgow with dates to
the 9TH instant
The Convention respecting the Mexican Expedition
says that the invading Powe:s shall not seek terrific
rial advantages for themselves. nor use their inau-
ence TO interfere with the rights of the people to
choose their own Government. II also contains an
article providing that an invitation shall be given TO
the United States TO accede tn the Convention in be-
half Of her own subjects. The Convention does not
fix the number Of ships or troops to be used, nor does
it stipulate for a march on Mexico.
WASHINGTON, November gO-AdvIces from Europe,
IN relation TO Mexican affairs, have been received.
Spain and the Spanish party in Mexico have re-
solved TO impose n King upon that country at the
point Of the bayonet. or three Princes, Monte IS
the favorite. IL is doubtful whether England and
France have fully acceded to this
After England, France and Spain had signi6ed
their intention to interfere in Mexican affairs, our
Government sent n man-of var to the Gulf to look
after our interests
The SPANISH FLAG IN MExIco.-The great num-
Der Of Spanish officers now in the army of the clergy
"A number which Is Increasing every day-attracts
attention there and occasions much uneasiness- Their
object can be no other than to obtain a supremacy
over the Mexicans and re enact the game of St Do
mingo in Mexico. The fact that some of these chiefs
have raised the Spanish flag should be a convincing
proof that there Is reason for ether powers TO look
well after the movements Of Spain in this quarter.
Tue EXPEDITION TO MExIco-Spain, it now ap-
pears certain. will act in n great measure indepen-
dently Of Britain and France in this business; but it
Is just as certain that the action of Spain must he
gre ttly controlled by the other two expeditiOnary
forces. The 10Th OF this month is fixed for the sail
ing of the French naval force the command of which
is entrusted to Vice Admiral De Ia Graviere. The
British squadron is likewise getting ready, much TO
the (prstended) ire Of the Tory press in Britain-but
then an opposition Is an opposition Lord john
beg his pardOn-Eari Russell has set forth the grounds
OF British interference, in answer TO the London
merchants.
Teicgrnphic Summary.
Dates from New York November 1926.
Special dispatches state that Government has adj
vices that the Federal troops occupy Beaufort, and
are engaged in certifying ii.
4 Washington dispatch says that Government will
make Beaufort an open port
When the News from Port Royal reached Manassas,
three South Carolina regiments declared they would
60 home, Tut they were no. permitted
Advices from Port Royal per the steamer Atlantic
say that the position Of our troops is considered safe.
Extensive works are rapidly progressing. Guns are
being mounted and entertainments extended IA miles
from the fort on Hilton Head
Gen. Sherman had seized three million dollars
worth OF cotton in the vicinity Of Beaufort, s. c.,
and numbers Of citizens had protested their 10y
elty TO the Government.