Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1862-04-26
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Smith, in IA days from San Francisco, we have receiv-
ed Eastern Atlantic eIegraphed dates to April 9Th, and
European March 23d latest San Francisco journals,
April 9th.
We make the following extracts our latest summary
being to March 80.
1t was telegraphed from Chicago April lst that
When Beaufort, n. c., was evacuated by the rebels
on the 18th of March, Fort Macon not blown up,
nor was the Coufederate steamer NaShUIe burned as
before reported She escaped but whether he ran the
blockade and got to sea is not known.
Arrivals from the Gulf at Fortress Monroe say that
Porters mortar feet sailed from Ship Island the 14th
of Marchfor the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi and
the uctiOn of the forts below New Orleans had
menced-what "a forts'' not told.
The New Jersey Legislature has Incorporated COM
pany, which intends establishing line of steamers be-
tween Jersey City and San Francisco, with capital of
five million dollars.
Advices have been received from Savannah Scouts
in who have been several miles inside the enemys
lines all in estimating the rebel force at Cor
inth and vicinity at seyentyfve thousand They
report daily arIi! ais from the Gulf States. Impress
ments were akO going vigorously forward. The ad-
willing unwilling, and they are hurried into the
ranks.
RoLLA, Mo-, March 29-Reliabe information from
the army Of the Southwest says the rebels number 3
600 under Van DORM Price retreated entirely across
the Boston Mountains, and is at Van Buren. Fort
Smith is receiving supplies from Little Rock, via
river. The Texas troops very much dsheart-
ened at the death of McCulloch The Arkansas troops
feel severely the loss of Mcintosh. The rebels badly
need clothing, shoes and pixies. The Indians have
mostly returned to the Indian nation; they not
formidable in battle, being panic struck with the effects
of artillery. Price has received q commission of
Major General One regiment of Texas troops reached
Van Buren the 18th to reinforce Van Dorm, and
more expected from Louisiana. Whole rebel REIN
forcemens however, will not exceed 900 for the next
six weeks.
Fayetteville unoceupied. Very little Union SEN
timent has been developed in Arkansas.
CAIRO, April 2-Advccs from Island No. TO- last
night state that large gangs of and teams were at
work airing the upper battery and mounting guns
and and extensive lines of Notifications were being
erected the main shore. Three or four large new
camps have been established They have evidently been
largely reinforced A new battery has also been es-
tablished the island. Transports have been busy
plying from the head and foot of the island all day.
The planters of Mississippi piling their cotton.
preparatory to burning it.
WASHINGTON March 30-Warrenton Junction is
now occupied by the Federal forces.
FoRTREss MONROE March 29.-Some signs of ac-
tvity observable this morning toward Norfolk
gunbOa came down James River, within three miles of
Newport News, and, after reconnaissance apparently
returned up river.
No signs yet of the temperance of the Merrmac,
the name of which has been changed to Virginia.
BALTIMORE. March 31.-Information from Beaufort
is to the eff ct that the rebels burned the bridge between
that place and Newbern. 1t would, however, soon be
repaired The rebels are believed to be in strong force
pordS x milo tba CoId
Their scou frequently approach the vicinity of New
bern.
CHICAGO, April 1.-The Memphis Appeal SAYS The
recent of the Confederate army were nerving
them with faith, hope and confidence.
1t also states that Van Dorm and jeff Thompson were
concentrating large force in Arkansas to attack Pope
at New Madrid
No damage had been done to the Island but the Con-
federaes had sunk two Federal gunboats. The works
at Fort Pillow were completed.
The Charleston Mercury, in of the :2rcity Of
lead suggests that the Innings in tea chests be melted
into bullets The ladies of Charleston contributing
money, jewels and silver spoons to build gunboat to
be called the Ladies' GunbOat."
RoLLA, Mo-, April Letters from the army in the
Southwest say, information had been received there
that rebels under Van Dorm and Price moving to-
wards Memphis in response to Beauregard's call for
help All the rebel forces in West Tennessee were to
concentrate for great and desperate struggle.
Special dispatches to the New York papers state that
recent reconnossances the RappahannOck show that
the rebel forces in that vicinity consist of eight regiments
of infantry two of cavalry and six pieces of artillery
The rebels lie around the outskirts of army and
frequently succeed in picking up small parties who go
out foraging.
information from the lower Potomac by eontrabands
from fredericksburg shows that the town occupied
by 80 regiments of the enemy the main part Of which
arr ged in the last three days They report steamers
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down the Rappahannock. Other rebel troops are re-
norted having gone down the Fork river to reinforce
their position at the mouth where they have batteries
large detachment of rebel cavalry still occupy Ac-
oua creek, and as far up Dumfries
BALTIMORE, April 2d.-Bankers and shopkeepers in
Charleston s. c.. refused take North Carolina money
on the receipt of the news of the fall of Newberp.
No direct information as to the Abandonment of Pen
sacoa by the rebels has been received 1t is generally
believed however, that troops had crossed over from
Santa Rosa Island, and occupied the place.
The latest adyices from Norfolk leaves doubt that
the Merrmac has been thoroughly repaired The delay
in her coming believed to be that she is waiting
ammunition for her new guns.
WOODSTOCK, Va, April 3-General Banks advanced
from Strasburg this morning When approaching this
place Ashbys cavalry disputed his passage Intellectually
and his force passed through town. the rebels frequent
ly stopping throwing Shells to which We responded
with effect Banks pursued the rebels to Edenburg
miles beyond here. Ashby, in retreatng, burned two
turnpike and one railroad bridges between here and
Strasburg One man was killed on our side. Our men
behaved admirably; our skirmishers were frequently
fred on by the rebels rear guard
A late intercepted letter from rebel officer speaks
significantly Of anticipated open rebellion IN Maryland
The letter regarded however, one OF the means re-
sorted to by rebel leaders to dupe their followers
At Fredericksburg there were but few troops, and
.hey were falling back toward Richmond Citizens