The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-03-27


hold fer itself which all the power of the rebellion
cannot nrest from it.
So far no opposition has been given our advance.
There has not teen a shot fired. The troops are in
excellent condition, and well protected from the in
cleme1ey OF the weather. Gen. Banks has established
his headquarters on the road between Harper's Ferry
and Bolivia The enemy fired II shells at the train
On Monday, near Boiling Springs, bat only twO ex-
piodei. No damage was done. We have nothing
retia6ie from Winchester. The current reports say
the town has been considerably reinforced.
The Feleral forces crossed the Potomac on last
Wednesday, the 10Th, and occupied Harper's Ferry
and a eoDsiderable portion Of the country in the vicin-
ity Of the Shenandoah.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have
commenced the reconstruction Of the bridge at Har-
Pers Ferry, aud expect 20 have the rad in operation
10 Wheeling ia t~enty days.
A private letter from Paris says that lancey bad
left for Alabama via Havana, fully Satisfied that
none Of the great powers Of Europe will recognize the
Confederate Government.
the rebel War Department has called on Tennessee
for 81 more regiments
The report Of Gen. Beauregard's illness is incorrect,
as he left COrUnth, Tenn. for Columbus, on the 18th.
! Gen. Lander died on Sunday afternoon, March 2,
from the facilitating effects Of a wound received at
Elward's Ferry. Gen Shields. late Of California,
succeeds him.
WASHINGTON. March 3.-OHicial information from
Nashville 90 the War Department represents that the
military work in Tennessee u about finished. IL only
remains TO effect a civil reorganization Of the State
Government The President has designated Andy
johnson as Driga1ler-beuer1L he prCcetl- tO len
nessee to-day, to open a military Provisional Govern
ment.
WASHINGTON, March "A dispatch to the Navy
Department to-day from Com. Foote. says that Lieut..
Phelps. sent with a flag Of truce 10 Columbus, returns
aud reports that Columbus Is being evacuated. He
saw the rebels burning their winter quarters, and
removing heavy guns on the bluffs, but leaving those
in the water batteries. The indications we're that
the town, together with the military stores, will be
burned. IL was believed that the Federal forces
would occupy the place to- morrow.
The rebel forces, under A.. s. Johnston, are being
steadily pressed backward by Gen. Buell..
Cotton, to the value Of 800 600, has fallen into
our hands at Nashville. The Treasury Department
has taken measures to have it removed TO New York.
IL is said to be clearly understood between the
Allied Powers that n monarchy will be the result Of
the present invasion Of Mexico, Notwithstanding that
assurances were given US that they did not seek any
political Object there. IL is believed that the mon
archy will be established by the free will of the
Mexican people, just as the French empire was
established.
\ special dispatch to the New York papers says
that the House Committee OF the District Of Columbia
have agreed to MOrrill's abolition bill, slightly
amended. The bill will be pressed for passage on
Wednesday. There is q sure majority in both
houses
CHAnIEsrowx, Va, March ,. The main body Of
Gen. Banks division rests in the vicinity OF Charles
town. Hitherto rancOrous Secessionists now pay
marked respect to the Federal uniform. Loyal citi-
zens who have been compelled TO succumb 10 the
rebel force are elated At the prospects of the future.
The country through which the army marched bears
no m=rks Of the usual agricultural industry. Ii Is
apparent that the future cereal productions are
neglected. Town and country are at present destitute
of important articles OF consumption.
rr. Congressional.
wAsHISGroS, Feb. 26-The Senate have passed q
bill fixing the number of members in the House at 24l.
The case of Stark was taken up. MIR. Sumner
spoke strongly against his admission, charging him
with disloyalty, saying that it would be perjury for
him to take the oath.
Davis coutended that the Senate could not exclude
for mere opinion; there must be some overt net.
Wilmot said, disloyality might be defined rs I'M
fairhfulness TO the country and Government, by
assistance and sympathy, aside from any overt act.
II n person was disloyal, it Is certain that he should
not be entitled IL n seat. lie thought now was the
proper time TO settle the question
Carlyle spoke at length, contending that the Senate
had no power TO exclude any person from n seat with
proper qualification from n State. He rever would
declare by vote that a seat wouIi be held subject to
the pleasure Ct the Senate. The case was not con-
clude1 NJ the adjournment
The House concurred in the Senate bill, fixing the
number OF representatives Mt al, under the CEN
sus Of 1860. and an additional representative for
Pennsylvania. Ohio. Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Min
nesota, Virginia aud Rhode Island.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27-The Senate admitted Mr..
Stark, Senator from Oregon, by & vote of 20 10 ID.
lie appeared an took the oath, end II Is understood
that lac intends TO call fer an investigation Of his case
by n committee.
wAsHINGroS, Feb. % A special dispatch TO the
New York papers says that Senator Wilson introduced
n bill in the Senate To day, providing that all volun-
ieers who jpin the new regular army regiments shall
Immediately receive SIS OF the 500 bounty to which
they are entitled at the expiration of their terms of
enlistment.
A bill was introduced in the Senate to day provid-
ing for the Immediate emancipation Of slaves in the
District Of Columbia. the legal owners being author
ized to seek Naturalization in the Courts.
The resolutions relating to the Seeded States were
referred to the Territorial Committee The Senate
has resolved on the preparation Of a bill which will
provide for the government OF those States, to consist
Of n council Of nine members and Governors of each
State. They are to be invested with power to abolish
slavery, rent out plantations and farms OF the South
ern people, and compel all children TO go to school.
The bill to be reported to Congress next week.
wAsuISGros. Feb. 2s.-The House Committed on
Foreign Affairs decided to-day TO report against the
Senate bill recognizing Hayti-
A bill has been prepared by the Committee on
Territories, and will be reported by the chairman
probably to-day providing a temporary civil govern
ment. under the protection of the military and naval
forces, in the States IN rebellion. the geographical
boundaries to be fixed by the President.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 3-ABoLITIoS OF SLAVERY IN
The DISTINCT OF CO~LUNBIA.-SpeIial dispatches TO
the New York papers state that in the House the
District Of Columbia Committee agreed TO MorrilPs
abolition bill, slightly amended. The bill will be
pressed to q passage on Wednesday. There is a sure
majority in both Houses for it.
CHICAGO, March 4-The following dispatch has
been re- eiyed from Washington to-day
In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. Sumner presented a
memorial from merchants and others doing business
on the Pacific coast, asking immediate action by
Congress TO provide transportation of the mails be-
tween New York, Aspinwall and Panama. 1t was
referred.
The cOnhscation bill was taken up, and Mr.. Nc
Dougall quoted from Justice Story and other writers.
showing that there should be no con6scations of
private property. He contended that the provision
Of the bill relating to the freeing Of slaves vas I'M
Constitutional, and quoted from the declarations of
the President and the Secretary of State, to show that
an entirely different policy hal been declared ny the
Government He contended that magnanimity was
the greatest virtue OF victOrs. and We should go for
and peace in the other.