The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1864-11-12
Miscellaneous.

Objects aEE EAulplbk III lul5 GlIS tH tutAE u AbLAc
from Mexico len thousaad troops have been with
drawn from Mexico.
New YORK, Oct. 25-The Heraid's Hilton Head
special dispatch says the yellow fever still! prevails al
Charleston. Wilmington, and other rebel cities-from
twenty to thirty dying daily. Gen. Foster having
bsen officially notified that the Union prisoners in
Charleston have been relieved from duress under FIRE,
has ordered the removal Of the rebel prisoners on
Morris Island to Fort Pulaski.
The Capture of the Roanoke.
HALIFAX, October 1e-The Havana Steamer Roam
cEe was captured by the rebel Lieut.. Braine, who
took her TO Bermuda and landed the passengers. Che
was not allowed u coal or provision. He proceeded
to sea and burned the Roanoke. On returning with
the crew he was at once arrested by the British au-
thorities.
HALIFAX, October % -The steamer from Bermu-
da arrived tonight with the passengers of the steam
er Roanoke. Ii appears that after the Roanoke left
Havana. her engines were stopped to receive passen-
gers approaching IN boats, who afterwards proved TO
be Coufederates under Capt. Braine and Lieut.. Parr,
OF Chesapeake notoriety. After the capture, Braine
proposed u Capt. Drew TO bond the steamer Tor $780,
600 in gold, payable at Bermuda, Braine to keep
charge. This was Of course refused. The Roanoke
arrived at Bermuda quite cut OF coal. She had q
valuable cargo of bale tocacco, cigars. and sugar.
Braiue and associates we're all liberated. Capt. Drew
and the crew left for New York on the 18th.
DEATH or CAPTAIN SPIKE THE AFRICAN EXPLoR'
ER.-The North British Mail, Of September 18th, has
the following
Through a woeful fatality, Captain Spoke, the A:ri-
can explorer, ma IySL l5 IlIe. tie mas accl1ently snOt
himself. He had gone down to Bath TO attend the
meeting of the British Association, where his presence
was expected with eager interest. On Thursday
morning he went out to shoot. In forcing u way
through q hedge with his gun upon his arm, the
piece was touched by the twigs. Ii exploded, and
the charge went through his heart, causing instant
aneous death. How strangely sad that a man who had
seen and done so much, who had undergone and
overcome 50 many perils Of journeyings, OF waters. Of
robbers, should come home to end his career thus
miserably
The NEW YORK HERALD's OPINION on THE Sit
uAIIOS-The Herald Of the Cd instant thus winds up
an article on the speedy close Of the war by the
Union troops now in the field
On the other hand, we dare say that General Grant
as thoroughly comprehends these Western Rebel di'
versions as he did the late bOisteTous and terrible ir-
Tuption Of Early into Maryland and 20 the suburbs Of
Washington. Sherman will take care of Forrest, aud
Rosecraus will satisfactorily dispose of Price, The has
disposed OF h:m,l without any interruption to the
main work in hand under the immediate direction of
General Grant. To this work-ihe possession Of
RichmOnd-all the other active operations of the war
on both sides are now subordinated for with the fall
of Richmond the Rebellion is at an end. The game
IS fairly within the grasp Of Grant, and the end ap-
prOaches.
KANSAS CRY, October pa genera, battle has
been fought aud q great victory won. Prices army
has been routed, and IS retreaiing rapidly south. Our
cavalry are n hot pursuit, together with Pleasan-
tons force. numbering 10000 mounted men. The
enemy may strike Fort Scott, but they will be too
closely followed to DO much damage. The battle be-
gan early TINS morning. Inc volunteers were notify
engaged yesterday, aud Coils. Jennison and Moon
light 90 did some splendid lighting. The situation
last night looked precarious. Price having occupied
the line Of the Big Blue.
QUEBEC, Oct. 22-The outline of the new Federal
Constitution will probably be as follows The Co
vOrnOr General Of the Confederation 10 he appointed
By the Crown, and to be advised by the Cabinet, un-
der the British Parliamentary form. The Govern
ment members OF the Upper Chamber to be appoint
ed by the Crown for life. The members Of the Lower
House to be elected for FIVE years the representation
TO be adjusted every ten years. A Lieutenant Go
vernon to each Province, TO be appointed by the Go
vernon General of the Confederation, under the ad-
vice OF the Federal Cabinet. The Constitution and
local Legislatures to be determined by the existing
Parliament. With regard to uniformity in finance,
the Ministers Of the different Provinces are engaged
in preparing financial statements for each Province.
CISCISsATr, October 13-The National Peace Con-
veution met here yesterday with closed doors Fifty
delegates were present "A Committee on Resolutions
was appointed and the Convention adjourned TO meet
to day. Ii is understood that Independent Presi-
dental nominations will be made.
The Peace Convention discussed the report Of the
Committee on Resolutions, which was adopted. The
platform declares for peace on the basis OF the So
v~ereignty of the States, condemns the action Of the
Chicago Convention, repsdiates Mcclellan, and calls
for a Convention of States to settle our difficulties.
Long Of Ohio, and Singleton Of Illinois, are spoken OF
as candidates for the Presidency and Vice-Presi-
dency.
PHILADELPHIA, October ia dispatch from Har-
risburg says a. Official returns from ~ffty-nine
counties show a Democratic gain of 16 800, and a
Union gain Of 1900 over the Guberuatorial vote OF
1853. This excess deducted from the Union MAORI
~ Of that year leaves a Union majority of $50, with
the counties Of Clarion. Forrest, Jefferson, Mercer,
VenangO, Wyoming and York to hear from
New YORK, October 19.-The news Of Early's de
feat. received in England, caused o three per cent
fall in The Confederate loan. The loan had fallen
twentyeight per cent. in three weeks.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, October, 19-Tht
President was serenaded tonight and mnde a speech
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and the world on the new Constitution OF Maryland