Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1862-12-20
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FOREIGN NEWS I!


By the arrival of the clipper ship King Fisher Capt.
Freeman. in Is days from San Francisco we are in
cept of eastern dates to Nov. &C. (telegraphic) We
clip the following from eastern exchanges
WASHINGTON, November 22d-The Star contains
the following The impression prevailed yesterday
and to-day that Ery and Makals divisions Of Jack
sons corps were advanced upon Washington, and had
arrived at Leesburg We know, if Jackson comes
this way with less than 100000 men, Heintzelman
will not let him back again.
WASHINGTON, November 23-Reports from CORES
pondents at Aqua Creek have been received, dated
noon to-day. There had been no bombardment up
to that time, and attempt had been made to
over from Falmouth. Wagons were still leaving
Fredericksburg constantly, going South, and the
rebel cavalry were riding through he-sreets.
The rebels still have battery of three guns near
Fredericksburg and four below it.
New YORK, November PA special dispatch to
the Herald says the rebels in occupation of Freder-
cksburg demanded further time consider the ques-
ton of its surrender. On Friday night after in
tervew with the civil authorities, Gen. Sumner in
formed them that if they had further communi-
cation to present, Gen. Patrick would hear them
Saturday; accordingly the Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil came over, accompanied by Gen. Kershaw and
Col. Blund. Those officers claimed that the civil
authorities could make no propositions unless the
then asked extension of time for the removal of
the women and children, alleging that artillery
had frightened off their trains, and that it would be
impossible for train to leave before night The city
also said to be destitute of other of
portaton. Their request was complied WITH and the
time extended until ii o'clock on Sunday morning.
WASHINGTON, November 24th.-An officer who left
Burnsde's army at o'clock yesterday, reports that
the situation of affairs is unchanged The rebels had
19 guns of large calibre in position at and Fred
ericksburg.
Secretary Chase's report will undoubtedly contain
an urgent recommendation, supported by elaborate
argument to Congress to take for the sub
sttuton of Government paper for bank currency, by
taking the latter and making provision or the cir
| culation thu ough the banks of the former.
ST LOUIS November 4th.-The Democrat has in
formation that the rebels now busy fortifying
Port Hudson, $50 miles above New Orleans. The
same engineer who laid out the works at Vicksburg
has completed plan of Notifications at Port Hud-
son. Ten or twelve guns are now in position. 1t is
thought that within weeks this point will be as
strong as Vicksburg.
The rebels running steamboats, from Port
Hudson to Lake Providence. Their boats
running also the Red River, bringing immense
supplies of cattle from Texas and large quantities of
salt from point the Red River 80 miles above its
mouth. 1t is stated that these works produce 10000
bushels daily, all of which is sent east via Vickburg
One object of fortifyng Port Hudson is to prevent
the feueralS from reaching Inese WOrkS
FORTRESS MONROE, November pa Richmond
paper says that nearly 100000 worth of tobacco has
been destroyed by the Confederates at Fredericks-
burg The same paper states that Gen. Lee has
dered all the and children to leave that place.
as he has determined to hold it with his force.
Gen. Longstreet assumed command last Wednes-
day.
AQUA CREEK, VA, November 24-Reports from
Burnsde's army to-day represent everything quiet
and unchanged at Fredericksburg. 1t has not yet
been shelled for satisfactory to the command
ing generals. Preparations for an advance are pro-
gressing The enemy is still in force on the opposite
side of the river, and improving their time for Wig
orous resistance.
WASHINGTON, November 25th.-A gentleman who
arrived in this city under parole represents Jackson
still in the valley, with large force Our pickets
are stationed on the Potomac, watching the move
ments of the rebel pickets and the reserves. The
Potomac is still fordable at certain places between
Harper's Ferry and Williamsport.
The Petersburg Express of the 2lst says it seems
now pretty well ascer aimed that Gen. Burnside has
withdrawn the bulk of his forces from the Potomac
to the R9ppahannock, and presumes that CORES
ponding movement has been made by Gen. Lee The
Fredericksburg route to Richmond, either feignedly
really, has been selected by the enemy as the new
theatre of operations. Gen. Lee has been trying to
get fight out of them for weeks, but IN vain Ii the
enemy should really make attempt to get to Rich
mond there will necessarily be booder battle than
any yet fought, but when or where it will be is a
conjecture.
jeff Davis has ordered Gen. Holmes, commanding
Trans-M Mississippi Department, to inquire into the
truth of the statements published some weeks snce
in regard to the hanging of ten COnfederates IN Mis-
souri, by Gen. Mcneil. If found true, he is to de-
mand the immediate surrender of Mcneil to the Con-
federate authorities. If this is not complied with, he
is ordered hang the first ten United States officers
who fall into his hands.
NEW YORK. November 25.-Exchange heavy and
lower, at l43 to IA Gold 20 IA to 29 l-2; Gov
ernment Stocks steady 6's of 81, 104 IA to l04 l2
$40 Treasury Notes, 1O4 IA; Pacific Mail, l2O.
BALTIMORE, November 26th-The Anerican's Har-
per's Ferry correspondent says: General Kelly sent
scouts from New Creek on Monday. They captured
twelve rebel pickets within few miles of Winches-
ter The prisoners that Jackson had started with
his whole force for Richmond via Front Royal leav
ing only a regiment of cavalry at Winchester
General Butler had seized and closed the Bank of
New Orleans for sending nearly $6OO,OOO specie to
the rebel government.
New YORK, November 26.-The Times Falmouth
(Va0 correspondent, writing yesterday, says:-The
rebels preparing vigorously to dispute the pas
sage of troops the river at fredericksburg
The garrison which small a week ago, has been
re nforced by divisions under Lonsstreet and Hill,
and is now estimated to number rs, 600 men. For
mdabe batteries have been planted for their proec
tion Without some brilliant strategy on our part
severe engagement will be necessary before dislodg-
ing the enemy.
Advices from Mexico report that the French have
about 10000 troops landed and that the winter CAM
paign would begin about December l.. The Mexicans
hope to oppose them with double that number, and
determined to resist to the last confident Of