The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-09-11

York mail Of July 2Ist-the same dates as were
received By the Flying Eagle. on the LIST inst.
TelegraPhic dates from Washington are to August
DIST, aud from England to August 10.
Below We give the most important items by this
arrival
From Virginia.
FEON NCCLELLAy-The TTibHne's letter Of ,he
10Th says Harrison's Landing was evacuated with
out the loss Of n single gun, and all agree That the
whole affair was admirably executed. On Monday
last McCatlis division received orders TO strike tents,
provide SIX days rations and be ready to move at a
moments notice. At nine the same night the whole
division arrived at the wharf, embarked on steamers.
and Iei, daring the night for Acquia Creek, as sup
posed, by way Of Fortress Monroe. An order was
issued that no more vessels with supplies should
proceed further than Fortress Monroe; aud Oh We'd
Hesiny ten days rations were served to the army,
which last was required To be IN readiness TO move
ut an hours notice. On Thursday the army COM
mencei evacuating. All the siege guns were re-
novel from the front and safely embarked on
board barges and schOOuers.
POrter's corps led the van Of the overland portion
Of the army. On Thursday night aud Friday
morning every tent was struck, and then for the
first time it was generally kuOwn that the army was
evacuatIng.
Ga Thursday night fifty sail vessels left the differ
eut wharyes, laden with stores. All that remained
before the final departure Of the land forces acted as
pickets, and a strong rear guard of infantry and
artillery vas placed to protect the baggage trains.
The sick and wounded who remained ut the different
hospitals, were placed on board the steamers belong
ing to the Sanitary Commission, and were among
the hTst to move. The cOutraban1s were shipped on
schooners. barges. and n portion Of the boats. Gen
eral Mcclellan and most Of his staff went by land.
REBEL Troops MOVING NOETH-A special messen-
ger to the New York C~iviIian, who left Richmond
with papers OF Aug. 18th, says At that time the
troops were pouring out Of the city on the Virginia
railroads. and it was impossible for civilians to
procure a passage. All the troops around Richmond
were in motion towards the north. 1t was known
that Gen Mcclellan had began the evacuation of
HaTrison's Landing. At Sections Junction. our
informant said there were large en~campnents ex-
tending from the south side of the Pamunkey River
20 several miles north of the Junction, and also from
Sexton's Junction up the valley of the North Anna
River.
Small camps are also visible at several localities
along the railroad. from the junction to the crossing
of the common road from Fredericksburg. AT
Louisa Court House there was another large body.
and several regiments strung along the road from
GOrdOusvIlie, where there were only six or seven regi-
ments- y heavy force could be seen camping
on the hills stretching to the northeast in the di-
recton of Orange Court House. Our informant
stopped ton hours IL GordOnsville. and during
that time not less than ten trains arrived over the
Central Railroad from the south, and over the
Charlottesville road from Lynchburg. Those from
Richmond were bringing troops and supplies. Stone
wall Jackson Is said To have left Gordonsville, and
nOae knew his whereabouts. Oar informant also
saw a heavy force at Stanarisville which seemed
prepared TO march.
The Philadelphia Bullefin OF the 18th, says that
n gentleman who lett Fortress Monroe last evening
furnishes the following: The army of the Potomac
had arrived at the Lower Peninsular without being
mOlcStet on the way Ia the slightest. Mcclellan was
understood to be at Williamsburg yesterday morning.
Fitz John POTter's division, which was on the oppo-
site side OF the James river, also came down the
peninsula
LATEST CoxcEaxISG PoPE-Special dispatches to
the New York papers say that apprehensions begin
10 be expressed that the Rebels finding il impossible
10 pursue McClellln. for want of transportation, will
suddenly concentrate by means of their railroads on
Pope's front at Gorlonsville, and make a desperate
eiort TO Oyerwkelm him before support can arrive.
No fears are expressed OF great danger from such a
plan. but the probability Of its being attempted
causes the expectation Of a speedy renewal of active
work beyond Culpepper.
Ii IS reported that Mcclellan has been superseded
in the command Of the army of tie Potomac by Gen.
Burnside. The report is not GENERALLY credited.
New Orleans.
Reveriy johnson made a repor; TO the Government
upon the points in the administration of affairs in
New Orleans, and the President has approved his
conclusions. 1t Is understood that he recommends
the return TO the Consul OF the Netherlands of the
eighty thousand dollars seized by Gen. Butler, and
that seven huadrej aud sixteen thousand be returned
10 the French Consul, and also that a large amount
Of sugar and other merchandise be reliuquished to
the Greek, British and other foreign merchants domi-
cJlsi IN New Orleans. as, according TO Johnson. these
seizures by Gen. Butler cannot be justified.
Gen. Butler has been Superseded at New Orleans,
and Gen Dix appointed in his place.
NEw York, August 20.-The Herald editorially
saws = We are inclined to expect that Gen. Butler;s
next field Of operations will be South Carolina, and
that with the restoration of the old flag over the Gus
t~omhouse, Charleston will before long be under the
wholesome discipline of Gen. Butler"
AIisecIIa neon.
The official report shows the total force of the
Rebels engaged Ut the battle of Cedar Mountain 10
have been "A 800.
Ii Is stated that at the rate the new levies are now
moving forward. $4,000 reinforcements could be
given to Pope and Mcclellan within 4 week.
The Treasury Department commenced on the Goth
Aug. delivering the new postal currency, which will
be issued at the rate of ST 900 a day.
\ dispatch from Gen. Morgan at Cumberland GAP,
says that there IS undue excitement on the subject of
the Rebel demonstration in East Tennessee, aud adds
there IS no cause for anxiety.
Ex-Governor Seymour. of New York, has notified
Governor Morgan that he is ready 10 shoulder .
mGsket and 90 TO the wars.
The Philadelphia mint coins 81, 400 worth Of cents
a day NOT enough TO supply the demand.
Most Of the towns Of Massachusetts are now paving
one hundred dollars for recruits, under the new call
for men.
WASHINGTON. August 2lst.-Ore hundred and
eighty Federal prisoners, captured at Bull Run and
other points, reached here to day from South Car
'lina- They complain bitterly Of their treatment.
LOUISVILLE. Aug. 21.-The entire City Council
were arrested for refusing to take the oath Of alIegi-
Ance' but were released on resigning and giving
1oIE- The property Of Mayor Henderson (who has
hei % the rebel army has been seized.
len Indiana regiments. and four companies of
crossed into this State.
CINCINNATI irpusr 81 p.t..;rro pr. -