Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1861-10-26
No. 26.

mother country would surely be indisposed to array
our heets against her commerce. Besides, we
have received the most positive assurances from
the Ministers of the Crown that England will re-
main strictly neutral, and English Ministers sell
dom change their policy. The position of Spain
in regard to our national quarrel, is q matter Of
infntesimal Importance.
- We read the following in a San Francisco
paper:
INDIAN Hunt IN SHAsrA.-A company, compris-
ing over twenty men, have left Arbuckle for the
purpose of hunting Indians, who have committed
depredations in the western portions Of Shasta
County.
We believe there are no game laws in California.
[ Ed. Pol.
Later from the Easferu States.
Three Pony Expresses from the East had arrived
at San Francisco since our last summary From
the contents given in the Bulletin and Herald we
condense as follows:
WASHINGTON, Sept. THE rebel outposts are
now but FIVE miles distant from the PRESIDENTS
house, and three miles from Arlington Heights
At daylight this morning q relief guard of Federal
troops was fired 1pon by considerable body of
the enemy, near Hunters Chapel, on the Virginia
side Of the Potomac. At sunrise two companies
of our troops were sent to recOnnoitre and discov
cred that the rebels had taken position at Baley's
Cross Roads, and had thrown forward two reg.
ments during the night. Three regiments are now
posted along the little creek in wood near Hun
ter's Chapel. The enemy's force on Monson's Hill
is busy engaged in drilling and occasionally shots
are fired from the hill at the Federal pickets.
From the best judgment | can form. after care
ful inquiry and investigation, am satisfied that
general conflict between the opposing forces in this
vicinity is not impending at present-all New York
sensation reports to the contrary notwithstanding.
The only possible point of contact apparent now
would result from an attempt to dslodge the rebels
from Monson's Hill, but do not think that is re-
garded as military necessity, or will be immedi-
ately undertaken.
Gen. Mcclellan has issued general order, COM
manding more proper observance of the Sabbath.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 8.-The Charleston Mercury
of the 5th, says that Capt. Coxetta, of the brig
Jeff. DGUis, had arrived there, and was presented
with q watch, ETC.
The Charleston Courier of the 5th says that the
whole coast of st. Augustine is blockaded 1t
reports that vessels loaded with coffee and fruits
ran the blockade on the 2Sth under heavy fire
from the feet.
Passengers from Manassas, on the 5th say that
the COnfederates killed 300 Federas and lost 20 in
sharp skirmish on the 4th, taking possession of
an important Hill near Arlington Heights.
The Clarksville Jefersonian says that the cars
southwark have been crowded for the last ten days
with SOutherners who have been residing North,
and who were compelled to flee to avoid being
pressed into the Federal service Quite number
of them are from Missouri.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-The Russian Minister
had an audience of the President on Saturday 9th
Sept and read to him letter from his Govern
ment on American affairs, regretting the present
difficulties, and saying that the Emperor is animat-
ed by the most friendly feelings towards the Amer
lean Union. The letter is signed by Gortschakof.
New YORK, Sept. 10.--An arrival from Barba-
does reports the arrival at San Euave, on August
10Th, of the privateer Sumter, short of coal but
the Government authorities of that place refused
her permission 60 obtain a supply there.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 1O--A letter in the Baltimore
American from near Leesburg, Va. says that
whole Mississippi regiment stationed there, re-
volted on Saturday, broke their muskets to pieces
and started home.
Information received by the Government relating
to the present stock of cotton in English ware
houses, leaves no room to doubt that Manchester
will be able to run one year without using pound
of the new crop.
Gov Magofin, of Kentucky, has taken bold
stand against the Confederates. He has officially
notified the troops from Tennessee and other
Southern States that they must leave the soil over
which he is Governor. This would indicate an in
necessary, and to abandon altogether the neutral
position he has hitherto occupied.
Considerable feeling has been caused at WASH
ington among leading men by the action of Gen.
Mcclellan, in ordering the return of fugitive slaves
or rather their Imprisonment in camp Jail to await
the claimants.
The Captain-General of Cuba has issued a pro-
clamation from her Majesty the Queen, as follows:
S. have declared, under date of August 7th. that
all vessels occupied in legitimate commerce, pro-
ceeding from ports in the Confederate States shall
be entered and cleared under the Confederate flag,
and shall be duly protected by the authority Of
the island. Foreign Consuls will be notified that
no interference on their part will be tolerated."
Gov. Pickens. of South Carolina, is advanced TO
the Viee-Presideney of the COnfederacy.
NEW York, Sept. l2.-Advices from Clarksburg,
Va, state that the rebels had commenced to ad-
vance their pickets towards Elkwater Summit, and
had succeeded in surrounding the fort on the Sum-
NIT and cut the telegraph wires. They continued
their advance on Elkwater until within two miles
of our troops, when shells from Loomis's battery
dispersed them. The skirmishing was kept up all
night. Next morning, two regiments were sent
out to the Summit, and succeeded in forcing the
rebels to retreat in confusion Two rebel officers,
spying around camp at Elkwater. werc surprised by
our pickets and shot. One body, taken to camp,
proved to be that of Col John A. Washington, Of
Mount Vernon.
The President and Secretary of State have been
in receipt of number of petitions. from New
York and Philadelphia, calling for the expulsion
of w. II. Russell, of the London Times, on the
ground that he is public enemy, and should not
be tolerated in this crisis of our affairs.
Adviees from Washington state that the rebels
were moving large body of men from Fairfax
Court House to Falls Church.
Prince Said Sahn. Of Persia, arrived at WASH
ngton, and he at rendered his services to the
Government. They were accepted.
The steamship Columbia arrived at New York
on the l4th. Havana dates of the 10th inst. state
that two vessels had arrived at Havana from New
Orleans. after running the blockade. The vessels,