The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-10-02
GREAT
600, 600 Troops Called Out,

Since our last issue, We have had three arrivals
from San Francisco, viz
Sept. % Bark Auckland, II days passage.
. % Ship Young Hector, IL days.
" % Bark Nile, 10 days.
by these vessels, We are placed in receipt of East
tern news from Aug. q to Sept. 1O-two weeks
dates, during which interval. events of the utmost
importance had transpired.
From our San Francisco papers, chiefly the Bull
Lsttia, we CLEAN the following record of events. The
particulars Of the fight with Stonewall jackson on
the 18th to 30ih Of August will be found on our
fourth page
Dates of August 80 mud 81.
FORTREss MOSHoE. August 30-City Point has
been entirely demolished by the FEDERAL gunbOats,
in consequence Of the rebels stationed there firing on
our passing transports. On Thursday last the rebels
brought to that place eight cannous which, with 200
rifemen, opened on the Federal hotilla, which was at
that time abreast of the place, whereupon the gun
boats opened fire upon them demOlishing every
building.
All Of Porter's fleet and the ~gunbOats have come
aSyn the James river and are now at anchor in
HGmptOn Roads. a part Of the fleet have gone up
the Potomac.
The Norfolk boat brought over q load Of troops
this morning, discharged them and returned to Nor
folk without the mails, apparently for more troops.
The new steamer HOHsides left to-day for Philadel-
phia. Her return trial trip is considered a success.
ALEXANDRIA, August Collaborating to all
accounts Stonewall Jackson yesterday succeeded in
forcing his way through the Federal troops surround
ing him and e ected a junction with the remainder
Of the Confederate forces.
The result was not attained without fearful losses
on both sides. as most desperate fighting took place
from all that eau be learned, in the absence of any
regular report The corps Of Mcdowell. HeiDtzel-
man, Porter and Sigel were engaged, the former
having the left, the latter the right and others the
centre.
Dates of Sept. 1--3.
puTT ADET pTTk San.pmher - Tho cOrraspnn1apt
of the Press says the rebels occupy the entire ex-
tremity of the old Bull Run battle field, their front
being at the fhrthest point of the old field. They
found their old rife pits, and are bold and %impudent.
Our army was reinforced ut noon to-day by at least
$4,000 most effective men. We have in the Geld,
including Gems. Franklin's, Summers, Porter's,
Richardson's, Sedgwick's and Cox's divisions, to-
gether with Gen. Sturgis' new division Of Pennsylva-
MIA regiments, new legies. 500 prisoners have been
sent forward from Centreville to Alexandria. The
total number of prisoners captured is very heavy.
Persons supposed to be well informed say we have
taxed 1000 prisoners. at least. from the enemy in
all the engagements. Many were paroled on the spot
and sent back.
The correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer
says Col. Fletcher Webster Of Massachusetts was
killed. Gems ButterieId, Hatch, and Cotton ave
reported az killed.
New YORK, September 2-Richmond papers of
August 18th contain highly colored accounts of the
rebel successes ON the Rlppahannock. Jackson WIS
at HarreEtOu on the 10Th, AMI telegraphed to Rich
mOnd to hurry mp the remainder of the army, and
not to delay 70 prepare provisions. rs he had captured
enough to feed the whole force for some time
In the rebel House OF Representatives, Mr.. FOote
offered n series Of resolutions in favor OF aggressive
war; also avoriug a declaration to the Northwestern
States, Offering 4 guarantee Of the free navigation II
the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, providing they dis
sent from the further prosecution Of the war.
Date Of Sept. . To 6.
wAsu1vGTOS, September 1T is ascertained that
the rebels in recent engagements did not fight with
their entire force, having n powerful reserve, to be
made use Of n exigencies might require. The most
reliable among conflicting rumors -, that the rebel
forces, comprising At 4 guess 100000 men. were still
moving through ThorOughflre Gap, branching of
into the valley, stretching upwards towards Harper's
Ferry. Paroe1 prisoners say thar the rebels express
their confidence OF crossing into Maryland, in heavy
force. IN the course Of four days. They will doubt
less make the attempt.
There was considerable fighting between Fairfax
Court House and the intermediate space towards
Washington, yesterday afternoon. The rear guard
consisted. il IS said, Of Rockers and POrter's divi-
siOns, who did effective service in keeping the enemy
IN check < a. our troops were moving into the fOrtifca-
tions protecting the city on the Virginia side. The
city, to-day, Is cOmparately free from excitement.
The movement Of the enemy on Monday was n re-
petition OF the old game TO get between Pope and
Washington. When the movement became known
the necessity Of guarding it caused the whole army
TO abandon Centreville, and il was massed this side
Of Fairfax Court House. Yesterday noon they again
marched, and by evening the advance was in sight
of MunsOn's Hill Gen. Mcclellan rode out to meet
the army. and was received with great enthusiasm.
A long Cabinet meeting was held to-day, and the
Government - exerting every energy for the city's
defense The Notifications are in excellent condition
manned by experienced artilerists. and the gun
boats also line the Potomac.
The Grenada -fPPsal OF the Doth publishes a state
ment that the forts below New Orleans had surren-
dered to the Confederate fleet Of I3 war vessels. but
does not vOuch for the correctness Of the report. nor
does 1t mention where such n formidable fleet could
come from The same paper confirms the report Of
the evacuation Of Baton Rouge. but does not state
that the place was destroyed.
The %gunboats in the vicinity Of Georgetown are
viewed with considerable curiosity. such craft never
having appeared before in that part OF the Potomac.
The Brietia has the following Just rs we 90 to
press We learn that Gov. Curtin has determined to
issue n proclamation to arm the State. or course.
the emergency which leads to this course is most
pressing.
Reports Of the rebels having crossed into MARYLAND
ind believers, but nothing today is reliably known
oft The weak points along the Potomac have been
and are being considerably strengthened.
New Orleans papers of the 25th August make no
mention Of the surrender Of the forts below the city.
Inc report Is undoubtedly false. The troops from
baton Rouge were encamped at Carrolton City, and
continued healthy.
\ ietteF from the steamer C1mbridse, on Beaufort,
thtsi august -, says that the new gunbOat Ocio-
room captured 4 large English steamer Off Charleston.