The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-11-20

full reconnaissance have been made, showing the
whereabouts Of the rebels, besides n basis on which
to estimate their strength. The result is thus given.
The rebel Gen. Stuart is at a point four miles from
Leetown, on Occoquan river. Gen. Lee is at Ste
phenson's Depot, five miles east Of Winchester. Gen.
Longstreet is ten miles above Winchester. StonewalI
Jackson is at Bunker Hill, 5 miles from Winchester.
Dates of Oct. 20.
WAsHSGroS, October 2O.-A refugee came into
Sigel's headquarters today from AmeryiIle, CuIpep-
per county, who reports that there was the great st
CONSERVATION imaginable among the whites III that
section, in consequence Of au apprehended negro
revolt. Seventeen negroes, most of them free, had
been hanged, copies OF Northern newspapers having
been found on them, containing President Liucoln's
Emancipation proclamation. The terror of the whites
is reported to be beyond description. II is said that
negroes Of different counties around C~ulpepper are
all engaged in the Conspiracy for u general insurrec-
ton.
Dates of Oct. 2Ist.
SpEINGFIELD, Mo-. Oct. 2l.-An escaped prisoner
from Gen. Rlines' camp gives the following state
ment in regard to the rebel forces in Northwestern
Arkansas Mcbride and Parsons have 10000 men
and Rlines, $1,000 men, of whom 10000 only are
effective, Shelby has from 900 to 5000 men. The
general plan for the invasion Of Missouri, was, that
the rebels march in three columns, with Cooper, Par
sons and Raines. The first points to be taken were
Springfield, Mt. Vernon and Bolla. The belief was
general that only 5000 Feierals were in this portion
of the state. HiuGman made a speech to his men a
short time since, promising them that the stars and
bars would float all along the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, rivers before Christmas.
The rebel army is represented as being in n fright
ful condition; only about three-fourths Of the soldiers
are armed, and many of those only provided with
shot and squirrel rifles. A dozen regiments are
without tents, and the lack of clothing and blankets
i generally felt. Hundreds of men are bare footed.
bIre-headed and ragged. Our informant was
amused at the scores OF cavalry who had large Next
can spurs buckled on bare heels. Provisions are
very scarce; bread and water, with an occasional
relish OF beef, without salt, being the principal diet.
There seemed to be but little discipline or order with
these portions of the rebel army.
1t is reported, tonight, that the steamer Ldepea-
tent had been attacked and captured by the rebels.
but we are not able, however, to trace the report to
any reliable source. The steamer from Commerce,
Missouri, reports all quiet there. The rebels carry
ing of 1900 worth of goods and a number of
horses.
New York, Oct. 2I.-The Tribune editorially
says The last European advices render it morally
certain that France and England will recognise the
Southern Confederacy by the LIST of January, provid-
Ell no change IN their situation before that time
occurs" In the same article it says there will soon
be a battle near Winchester, and urges the sending
Of every available man TO reinforce Mcclellan.
The HerGId's Washington special dispatch says
that the pressure for Il forward movement is becOm-
ing about general. 1t is urged with an earnestness
that has never been equalled. The argument is
used that a protraction of our present inaction will
ruin the country.
The Times has a dispatch giving an account from
q refugee who brought Il report from C%ulpepper
county, Va. lie anticipated u slave instruction,
and says that the inhabitants of the counties where
the insubordination exists threaten to resist the con-
s]crjption. They act on the plea of self protection
- defend themsel YES against the negroes.
1t is believed that two-t thirds OF the slaves in Vir-
GINA have already heard Of Lincoln's proclamation,
aud believe themselves free. The gentleman who
brought the report thinks that should the rebel army
retreat from their present position, another Nat.
Turner rebellion would occur in Eastern and Central
Virginia.
PHILADELPHIA, October 2I-Last evenings Wash
ington star revives the report that the rebels are
eyacuatiug Winchester. The inhabitants at Manassas
Junction on Saturday were expecting the arrival Of
the rebel cavalry and Gen. Stahl reports to Sigel
that on the 18th, ., 900 rebel cavalry entered Smokers
vile from Winchester to protect the return OF Stuart's
cavalry from Pennsylvania. Next day the whole
body recrossed the Shenandoah on the way to rcOin
the main body Of Lees army.
FORTRESS MONROE, October 19.-The Petersburg
Express Of the 18th fears much terrible and severe
suffering from a scarcity Of Goa! in Richmond.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 10Th says: We in
fer that the Feterals viii soon make . desperate
effort to force their iron clad vessels up the James
river past Drury's B!ua.
CHICAGO, October 2l-A special dispatch from
Cincinnati says that advices from Gen. Cox at Gal
lapois, Ohio, report that the rebels had evacuated
Western Virginia and gone 10 Eastern Tennessee,
taking with them all their trains. They are said to
have manufactured 200. 900 bags Of salt in the Kama
wha Valley before leaving, and destroyed all the salt
works and other property. Gen. Cox is expected to
reach Charleston, on the hanawha, to-day.
News of October I'd.
CHICAGO, October "a special dispatch from
Cincinnati says 1t is quite certain that Bragg has
e.udei Buell., and, with all his forces, has safely
passed through the gaps Of the Cumberland Noun
tans into Tennessee.
Buell. Is said 10 be moving Is such a direction IS TO
be able 10 support our forces At Nashville, aud in the
operations IN the vicinity Of Corntb.
NEW YORK, Oct-The Express says there are
rumors in Wal! street this afternoon, that OF a Cab
net meeting held yesterday, it was unanimously re-
solved to remove General Mcclellan, and that Gen.
Hooker should succeed him. The above is given for
what It is worth.
WAsHINGToE, Oct, 22-Oriers have been issued
directing the Cccupauy for Government purposes. Of
property in Washington Of persons known to be in the
service Of the rebels.
MCCLELLAN's MovEIENTs-NiIitary authorities
concur that Gen. Mcclellan Will rot push the bulk
Of his great army into the Valley Of the Shenandoah,
but, thar he viii leave a sufficient force in that quar-
ter, and making his base Of operations, advance into
Virginia towards the Rlppahannock. The Virginia
Central Railway Is the true base Of operations OF the
enemy, ard one III which they hold great advantages
over US, 10 matter how our forces may be disposed.
Extending from Richmond 10 S,auuton. il enables
them TO rapidly concentrate their army against our
advance north Of the Pamunkey river, and Of the
same time Is tapped AZ each end by other railroads,
which afford the best facilities for furnishing supplies
and reiuforcemeutS. Therefore, this artery Of the
rebellion in Virginia mast be severed before we sue
coed in regaining that State.
The Corcorau Legion in New York is making good
progress. Six regiments have been already accepted,
including the G9th. \ general camp has been select