The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-05-28
FOREIGN News.
Dates to May 18th.
A'TO9TeSS Of the War.

The bark Iouag Hector arrived at midnight Of
Thursday last, and her mails were landed early on
Friday morning. She had n passage Of III days
down, having left sun Francisco on the morning Of
the 4th.
Telegraphic dates from the East are to the 81 Of
May. The only special item Of news is the advance
of Rockers army, which crossed the Rappahannock
about II miles below Fredericksburg, on the 29th Of
April. We give below the kilograms relating to this
advance
New YORK. April 3O-The army under Gen.
Hooker had succeeded in every movement thus far
began. The troops were crossing throughout the
day near Port Royal, twelve or thirteen miles below
Fredericksburg, and 30, 900 troops under Hooker
crossed that day. Port Royal will be recollectoi ns
the scene Of the recent raid upon the Rappahannock
IN Iontoons by two Federal regiments, who took the
place by surprise on a foggy morning, capturing a
number OF horses and q quantity Of stores.
On the 3Oth. an engagement or skirmish took
place with the rebel outpoSrs, which were driven back
with loss, and the position sought for by the Union
army gained.
CHANCELLoRsvrLLE. Va, May lst-Yesterdav. 7
congrnrula'ory order was read to the troops. on the
a~usplci"us opening Of the campaign, which electrified
them
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIE PoroMAC. NEAR
FALMOUTH, April 80 with heartfelt satisfaction the
Commanding General announces to the army that
the operations Of the last three days have determined
that our enemy must either ing.oriUusly hy or come
out from behind their de!ences. and give US battle on
our own ground, where certain destruction awaits
him by the command of
-4njor-G General HOOKER.'
PnILADELrHIA, May 3d-The following statement
Is derived from a gentleman who left the Rappahan-
mock on Saturday " As soon as the rebels learned,
on Wednesday, <April 29,) that our force had
crossed above they commenced moving troops out to
intercept our advance, and continued all night and
next day. Trains have been running constantly
with troops from Richmond, and the enemy had all
their available force around fredericksburg"
The llIp-f news from O. 1pppllprSyilla - th1t Can
eral Stoneman had cut the railroad. This is stated
on the authority of one of our Generals who arrived
at Washington Oh Saturday morning. There is no
doubt OF this fact, and that the army at last accounts
was in a cheerful and hopeful condition.
From New Orleans.
May The National Republican this afternoon,
publishes some official dispatches from Gen. Banks,
dated near St. Martinsville, the 18th, from which it
appears that when he LET, Baton Rouge three regi-
ments Of colored troops remained for its defence.
The result, among others, of Gen. Banks expedition,
was the accomplishing a march of over three hun
dred miles; beating the enemy in three battles, two
on land and one on Grand Lake; dispensing a rebel
army, and ultimately destroying the rebel navy;
capturing the fomndries of the enemy NJ franklin
New Iberia; deInoishing the salt works ten miles
southwest Of the latter place; capturing the camp
equipage of the enemy, with several guns and 1000
prisoners; so deranging the plans Of the rebels that
they cannot tor some months reorganize. Our loss
in the two land battles IS between six and seven
hundred. Dispatches say we have not only destroyed
the army and navy of the enemy, bur captured his
IAAANlA us ~ INAiH lZillb ~ nave ai5D III u
possession his ab!est officers of sea and land.
Charleston.
\ combined attack of the iron-clads and land
forces was to be made on Charleston, during the first
week in May.
Chief Engineer Woodman, at Charleston with the
iron cllds, IS said to have made a proposition to the
Navy Department to take a Monitor into Charleston
harbor and remove distractions, but if the depart
meut only desire the destruction of Fort Sumter, he
will destroy that. 1t is said that a State Senator
from California has volunteered 10 accompany him.
The Monitors and the army Of Charleston, were
ready Tor a movement Before the close Of this week
all the iron cltds will he again over the bar at
Charleston. The attack must come of this time in
cooperation with the land defenses on the island
south Of Charleston.
From Tennessee.
MUBFREE,BoRo'. April 30.-The near approach of
the rebel forces have afforded opportunities to deser-
tiers TO come into our lines. The rumorso Of reinforce
meut- are confirmed, but the statements generally
look like exaggerations. Deserters say the rebel
commuters talk boldly and loudly OF their inten
ton TO drive R,secrans out o: Tennessee. Their men
get only quarter rations OF bacon, but plenty Of fresh
meat.
MEXICO.
Vera Cruz dates to April 18th, by n French war
steamer, state that Puebli was completely surround
ell. The attack was commenced on the 9TH of
March. and the PenitenjiIry was Carried by assault.
on the 3lst. Fort Jlyier WAS also taken on the 3lst.
After entering the city, the French fought through
the first barriclies Of the two principal streets lead
ing TO the Plaza and the Cathedral, both Of which
are fortified. The soldiers jhen entered the houses,
aiiel by slppers and miners, passed from one house
to another, and on the 81 Of April had thus worked
their way 10 within one hundred meters OF the plaza.
Up to that date the French nal lost from Ave 10 six
hundred killed and wounded. 1t was estimated that
tine entire force in the city was twenty-five thousand
strong. The bridge over the Rio PrjeJo was held by
the French, thus preventing Comonfort, with twelve
thousand reiuforcements from crossing. Another ar
rival from Vera Cruz ON he 10Th, states that q mail
from Puebla had been received, containing advices
Of the capture Of the Plaza and CatheiraI; bur the
city was still commruied by Forts Guadalupe and
LOrmo. Nothing Is sIii a 10 their opening fire upon
the French. Puebla was filled with blrricaies. One
third of the city Is claimed by the French to be in
their possession, as the result o. thirteen days
fighting.
Elections.
ELECTIONS N New HAMPsHIRE-The Republicans
of New Hampshire have carried their whole State
ticket with the exception of Governor, our, iuasmuch
- the choice of that functi0uary now deyOves upon
the legislature, which Is largely Republican,, their
triumph may be said TO be complete.
CoNNECrICUT-Th Republicans or Union men,
have elected their Governor and Representatives with
decisive majorities.
\ PoLrrICAL REACTIoY-The April elections for
municipal officers IN the West and State officers in
Connecticut and Rhode Island, show large and i'm
portant Government gains. The Administration
gains three members OF Congress In the last two
States, and the Copperheais are beaten in many
cities and towns where they had ~majorlties only q
few months ago Cincinnati, which was carried IN
October by the Copperherds by 100 majority, now
gives 600 majority the other way; and all through
Indiana, Ohio, Iowa. and Michigan. the result Is the
same. St. Louis is in the same column OF increased