The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-05-29
FOREIGN NEWS!

CuIc4Go. April 3O-P. M-Local paragraphs in
the Norfolk Day Book mention that n very small sup
ply of eatahles is exposed for sale, and say it becomes
a question of great moment as TO where and how peo-
pie are TO be fed.
The death of Samuel b. Todd, brother of Mrs. Lin
coin, is announced. He died on the battle field, from
the effects of wounds received at Shelah [Pittsburg
Llnding1 in the action Of April 9TH. Todd was n
violent Rebel, (the more so because he was a brother
of Mrs. Lincoln, md Il Major in JEFF. Davis army.
Eds. Call.
The President sent n message to the Senate, today,
saying he caused the arrest of General Stone on suti-
cient grounds. and was alone responsible for the same.
The reason stated for continued delay in Stones trial
Was. that witnesses and officers necessary to consti-
tuie a Court were now in front of the enemy. The
President states that he will have his trial as soon as
it is compatible with the public interest.
NEw YORK, 30rh.-A letter from Washington,
yesterday, states that most positive information has
been received from the vicinity Of Memphis Cotton,
in immense quantities, was being destroyed in that
section. IL is now past any question that the destruc-
tive plan of the Rebels, long desired, is being put
into active execution.
PnTsBURG LANDING, April 29.-Our advance after
n slight skirmish this morning with the Rebels. in
which we captured several prisoners. occupied Pea
Ridge, and shortly after occupied Monterey, Il or IA
miles from Corinth.
On the 18th, two Louisiana regiments, whose term
had expired, but who were required by the Conscrip-
arms and refused TO fight. They were put under
arrest. Deser;ers say !; was not known in the Rebel
camps that Gen. Halleck was in command here.
WAsIuSGToS. April pa dispatch from General
Halleck says, it is the unanimous opinion that Gen.
Sherman saved the fortunes of the day on the 9th,
and contributed largely to the victory of the 7th.
lie was in the thickest OF the fight. He had three
horses shot from under him, AMI was himself wound
ed twice. lie respectfully recommends that he be
made a Major General of Volunteers.
CAIRO, April 30-Arrivals from New Madrid re-
port that heavy and continuous firing was heard in
the direction Of Fort Wright all Monday night and
on Tuesday. No vessel has arrived from the fleet
since Monday noon. The damage to property and
stock in the vicinity Of New Madrid by the flood is
immense. Hundreds of houses on the river bank
were submerged, and thousands of cattle, sheep and
hogs were washed away. All along the river there
is a very great suffering in consequence Of the unpre-
cedented flood. The whole of Columbus, up TO the
foot of the Qualifications, was overtiowed. The town
of Hickman is also suffering. The Notifications at
Island No. 10 are still above water, except the upper
battery.
HARRISBURG, Va, April 2S-Through Secession
channels we learn that the Governor of North Caro-
lima was arrested and imprisoned in Richmond, two
weeks ago, on account of the Union sentiments he
had avowed.
Advices from the Department of the Shenandoah,
received to-day. state that General Banks, notwith-
towards StauntOn, being now within a few miles of
that place. 1t is doubted whether Jackson will make
a stand at that point, as he feared being fanked 10y
a column from the mountains.
FoRT LEAvENwoRTH, April ga circular, just
published by Gen. Sturgis, says the arrest Of Col.
Jennison was made at the earnest request of his
immediate commanding officers, who charge him
with the most grave and serious charges known to
military law.