The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-07-01

by cruisers such as the -9iabdIaa and other vessels
constructed and equipped in English ports since The
beginning Of the war. 1t adds This demand hiss
been several times made by the United States. Ito
justice has never been conceded by the British Gov
ernment. which has rested its refusal upon the opin-
ions given by the law officers Of the Crown. Lincoln
has. nevertheless, persisted in the demand. renewing
it q short time before his death. johnson far from
abandoning the demand, has revived i. asserting il
with more vigor and energy than ever"
In the opinion Of the Memorial, this question.
which up to the present time had not seemed serious
or pressing. threatens, perhaps. a conflict between
the two nations. The English Cabinet cannot igpors
the accounts, amounting TO many millions sterling.
rs it seems to be certain the Federal Government will
not modify the demand. AT the point to which mat
tiers have actually reached the Memorial thinks the
English Government will hardly persist in the mega
tive, which would be followed by bad consequences.
but will make this new sacrifice to peace. AFTER hAv-
ing made SO many heroic sacrifices for the same end
during the past few yerrs.
The Madrid Epoca. Of May 18th. mentions q pre-
cedent to sustain the claim Of the United States. Ii
says " We are Of the same opinion Of the .hemOriaI
Dipomatiqus. because. apart from the justice ofthc
American demands, they are uttered by . powerful
State Cabinet ST. james will always be found dis
posed to make heroic sacrifices % in any conflict OF
unusual strength, reserving all the terrors OF its
traditional pride for difficulties with nations inferior
in strength"
WASHINGTON, May 81.-Government has under
advisement the question Of colonizing all Indian
tribes between Minnesota and the Rocky Mountains.
in q reservation somewhere on the northern border Of
Montana and Dskota, with the British Possessions
adjoining as unlimited hunting grounds.
New YORK. MAJ Sl.-The Commercial! says the
President has decided in favor OF permitting soldiers
to retain the arms used in battle as honorable remi-
nisoences Of the heroism Of their services.
New YORK. June M.-The Posts Washington
special despatch says the trial Of JEFF. Davis in the
United States Court IN that city, will take place be-
fore q full bench. consisting Of Judge Custer. 90 Of
Ohio Judge Olin. Of New York and Judge "yles
Of Virginia.
The Worlds special Washington despatch says
Mr.. Charles O'Conor has applied to the War Depart
ment for permission to tender to JEFF. Davis his pro-
fessional services, in case he is arraigned upon the
indictment fOund In the District Court. The Preei-
dent has direct that Mr.. 0Conor's application be
granted, 20 the end that the constitutional provision
which secures accused persons the assistance OF
counsel, may be respected.
NEW YoRK, June 2.-Newbern, North Gaselina.
dates of the Both. state that the proposition to pay OF
the national debt meets favor. and many business
men there will take shares in il. Former wealthy
citizens Of Newbern are returning to meet with hos
pitable treatment from their late servants. who will
not only relieve their wants. but furnish them money
with which to pay their taxes. The slaves VINO ioi-
lowed our armies through the South are now
returning to their homes in great numbers, having
experienced much suffering, and satisfied that there's
no place like home.
FORTRESS MONROE. June 1.-The Texan expedi-
ton, under command of General Weitzel, which has
been fitting out at this harbor during the past week.
is now fairly on its way to the point OF IT'S DESTINATION
somewhere along the coast of that State Preparatory
to it's sailing, orders we're Issued to the commanding
officer on board each vessel, TO proceed 6rst to Mobile
Bay, in the vicinity of Fort Morgan. and again with
the view Of making II rendezvous Mt that harbor. u
ia ordered to coal the steamers there thoroughly before
proceeding further souAhward. The steamers com
posing this expedition are among the largest. and
are best adapted to q long sea voyage. The MAJOR
portion of the feet, containing some hfteen OF the
largest steamers. has already sailed. aud the remain
der. now lying in the roads, will sail this evening.
or tomorrow. Everything seems aaspisious for tho
safety and success Of the steamers with the troops to
reach the Of point rendezvous in about seven days.
if the weather proves fair.
NEW YoeK. June 2-The TYi6une's Washington
special despatch says that Col. Walter II. Taylor.
Gen. Lees Adiutant General Surgeon W. j.. Moore,
and about fifty Confederate soldiers, ut present re-
siding at Norfolk. Va. have been summoned to
appear before the U. s. District Court this morning.
with the view to testify against Gen. K. Il. Lee and
other prominent officials on the charge Of treason.
A Washington special despatch says the movement
of Sherman's army to Louisville is actively pro-
crossing.
The Times special despatch says Longstr eet's
business in Washington is TO make special applica-
ton to the President for pardon and q restoration to
full civil rights. He has already taken the amnesty
oath.
NEw YORK, June 3.-The Commercials special
despatch says the application OF General Longstress
for q pardon is regarded as q test case as to the
treatment Of q large number OF the rebel military
not included in the amnesty to the various Confed-
crate armies.
The Herald's Richmond correspondence says that
Ex-Governor Smith, Of Virginia. is roaming in the
woods. back Of Staunton. determined to fight it out
if it takes ell Summer. He has q body guard OF
guerrillas with him.
1t is said that q large number Of Moeeby's men
are still at large in the mountains.
New York. June 3.-New Orleans papers contain
details Of the surrender Of Kirby's Smiths forces.
The equalization was completed May 26th. General
Buckner, it appears, conducted the last capitulation
as he did the first at Fort Donelson. He showed
General Candy undisputed authority to act for Gen"
eral Smith. The rebel navy was also represented By
Captain Carter. General Dick Taylor was present.
1t is probable that q competent Federal force will
move forward at onoe to occupy the principal cities
in Texas, and in the meantime the rebel representa-
tives will remain in our lines to give counsel and
advice as to special orders, while Gen. Smith pro-
ceeds through his Department to prepare the people
for coming events.
NEW YoRK, June 3.-The steamer WeDbossetf
brings Savannah dates to the 3lst. The Herald says
large public meetings we're held on the night Of the
goth, at which resolution were adopted endorsing
President Johnston's policy that sympsthizers with
secession shall not be supported for Office. and ask
ing that a military Governor DO appointed for 0sof'
I. @ Mrs. Davis. Mrs. C. C. Clay and party have
reached Savannah.
Justice Chase and party have arrived at Jackson.
willie, florida.
Colonel Sanderson, author OF the Florida Seces-
sion Ordinance, had come into Jacksonville to pay
his taxes also ID. l.. Yulee and Colonel Mccormick
who are ready to take the oath OF allegiance.
The Charleston Courier, Of the 18th. publishes Q
correspondence which says that Governor Magrath
had issued a notice that his functions as the EIecu-
tive OF the State have ceased. His Secretary OF State
is now in the hands Of the authorities OF the United
States, and the Governor, after issuing the notice,
~decamped. Couriers have been sent after him.
A petition is in circulation In Mobile. to President
johnson. for measures to bring Alabama again into
the Union.
} The New York Posts Washington specials des-
patch says: Howell Cobb and other leading rebels
are expected at Washingtc Today or to- morrow.
WASHINGTON. June 2-Governor Brown has been