The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-08-13

by Culpepper.
Southern Conscription.
CHICAGO, July 20 The Richmond Enquirer Of
the 18th contains JEFF. Davis's proclamation, calling
out under the Confederate CONSUMPTION, all whites
between IS and As years of age, 10 serve for q years.
under the penalty of being punished for desertion IN
case of disobeying the call. They are offered the
privilege of joining volunteer organizations before
the enrolment.
Later from Charleston, =. G..
Dispatches from Memphis TO the 2lst. state that
Gen. Hurlburt's scout had arrived that day from
Okolona, Miss. bringing Mobile papers of the 18th.
containing leading editorials from the Charleston
papers, which say the possession of Morris Island by
the Federals seals the fate Of Charleston, and calls
upon their forces TO drive the Yankees oil at the
point Of the bayonet, and if that fails, to make
Charleston a Saragossa, and then burn the city as 4
last resort. They blame JEFF. Davis for not leaving
troops enough TO defend the place.
New YORK, July 24-Tbe Herald says the New
York steamer CircdSidn arrived at Fortress Monroe
on the DIST, from Charleston the 18th n general
eng cement was just commencing as she left Gen.
Gilmore had attacked a masked battery in the woods.
quite near Fort Wagner, and be expressed no doubt
but that the attacks by himself and Admiral Dahl
gren would prove successful. As the early morning
shadow disappeared the attack began, and a perfect
shower OF shot and shell poured into Fort wagner.
The CITcaSian'S orders were Imperative, ana she
could not stay for the termination of the days fight
ing.
The Ebony Army.
4 special dispatch to the Tribune says the War
Departmen, is pushing on the organization of colored
troops vigorously. The successes Of our forces were
giving fresh impetus TO the enlistment among the
blacks, and by autumn il is estimated that ten
thousand negroes will be in arms in the valley Of the
Mississippi.
EXPEDITE on up James River.
NEW YORK, July 21.-The Commercials Fortress
Monroe letter of the 18th, after referring 10 the cap
ture Of Fort Powbatan on the James River, says:
Admiral Lee detached an ensign with two boats
crews. as a garrison, while the fleet moved further
up the river. Scarcely had he left when the rebels
returned, gobbled up the insignificant garrison, and
decampei. The latest reports received here were TO
the effect that Admiral Lee had attacked Fort OAR
ling. but with what success is unknown.
Returned prisoners from Richmond do no think
that any of Bragg's forces have reached there. d.
II. Hill was commanding the troops in Richmond.
Gen. Fosters headquarters will be at Fortress
Monroe, his operations being confined to North Caro-
lima and Virginia.
4 Richmond paper of the 18th reports that the
Federals are landing in considerable force at Brandon,
on James River, doubtless, it says. TO make a raid
on the Weldon and Petersburg railroad. Brandon
is 80 miles from Petersburg.
The Ereaing Posts Washington special dispatch
says our cavalry have captured large hunters of
stragglers from Lees retreating army.
The recent expedition of Admiral Lee up the James
River was simply a reconnaissance, the object of
which being obtained, Admiral Lee has returned
with the %gunboats.
Retaliation.
New YORK, July 23.-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and
Capt. Winder have been placed in close confinement
in Fortress Monroe, as hostages for the safety Of
Captains Finn and Sawyer, who are under sentence
of death, in Richmond, in retaliation for the hanging
of two rebel officers by Burnside. ? Rosecransl
Trouble with Brazil.
Intelligence from Rio Janeiro, to the 9th of June,
reports Il difficulty between the American Minister,
Gen. James Watson Webb. and the Brazilian Govern
ment. 1t is said that Webb demanded satisfaction
from the brazilian Government for N yinp tolerated
the Confederate corsairs .aa6ama, Georgia and
FIOrida, in the waters of the Empire, at P~ernambu-
and it is stated that Webb demanded an indem-
nifty for the burning of an American vessel, AID
exacted the dismissal of the Presidents of the Pro-
vinces of Bahia and Pernambuco. The Rio Janeiro
papers state that the Imperial Government consented
to dismiss the Presidents of the Provinces named if
the Government of the United States approved of Gen
Webb's course. Brazil has expressed itself
to the United States, but having recognized
the Confederates as belligereuts, it allows their
armed vessels at their ports the same as vessels sail
ing under any other flag.
in New York City must be Enforced.
New YORK, July 22.-The HeraId'S special dis
patch from Washington says All efforts to induce
he Government TO suspend the draft in New York
ire unav6iling. The conduct of the rioters there
has rem Tered it. in the estimation of the authorities,
mperatively necessary that the draft be enforced.
Gold Items.
New YORK. July 16.-Money easy at Gal; Ex-
139@l40; Gold steady at 126d; Government
quiet.
New York. July 17-Sterling. 1891; Gold closed
1851; Government stocks firm; IS of 81, cOu-
IONS, 116t; Z 30s, 1868 @lO7d
New YORK, July lS.-Sterling dull, 136@137;
unsettled, opening ut 1853, declining AT 1224,
nd closed dull at 12S4@l23s; Government securi-
les are without decided change. The export of
pecie to-day is 81. zoos OO.
New York, July 21.-Sierling Exchange unsettled,
losing at l3oOl39. Gold, irregular, closing weak
I l25iOl25!. Government securities. steady;
0;hs, 1861.
Private dispatches received here today mention
hat Gold was quoted in New York this forenoon
22d july at 1913.