The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1866-11-17
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Sept. 81, and San Francisco papers to Oct. 2S.
The telegraph had been out Of order from Oct. IS
TO 22I,-worked one day and was sgsin out Of order
on the 2Si. We consequently have but little tele.
graphic news to present.
The elections had resulted in much larger Repub-
licsn majorities than were before reported.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct 14-The official returns elect
Henry I. Cake. Republican. in the Tenth Pennsylva.
MA District, now represented by Strsuse, Democrat.
The gain OF two members in Pennsylvania offsets the
loss of one in Ohio and one in Indiana, leaving the
Republican strength the same as in the present Con-
gress. as far as the elections have been held. Penn
sylvanis gives 10000 majority on the Congressional
ticket.
FExIAN ExCirFMExr IN CAxApA-The Rcrald's
Toronto special dispatch says Great excitement was
caused at Fort Erie on Monday (Sth) by the circula-
ton Of a rumor that az organized party Of roughs
contemplated a raid on the frontier. y squad of
police was Immediately detached 10 patrol between
patrolled the river in the vicinity of Fort Erie. and
other precautions were taken, but the raiders failed
TO appear. The same day the Fenians had a picnic
excursion down the river, and when passing Fort
Erie and the Canadian gunbost Rescue, the baud
played the = Wearing Of the Green and other popu-
lar airs, and the excursionists waved their banners
and cheered for Roberts and O'Neil. This so much
exasperated the Captain of the guuboat that he or
dered the excursion boat away aud threatened to fire
into the party.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13-Baron Stoeckel, for many
years representative of the Car of Russia ut Wash
ington, waited on the President yesterday, accom-
panied by the Secretary of State, to take a formal
official leave previous to his final departure from this
country. The interview was of an interesting char
acter, both from the intimate friendly relations of the
two Governments and the popularity Of the retiring
Minister himself. The Russian Government will be
represented by Waldemar Boiisco, who has been at
tached to the legation for a number of years. He
was Introduced as Charge d'Afaires in the usual ap-
proprIate manner.
RuMoREp CHANGE OF PoLCY BY THE President.
Posts Washington special dispatch says
Z" The Chronicle expresses the belief that the Presi-
dent is about to change his policy, and it is under
stood that members of the Cabinet have advised him
TO declare in favor of the constitutional amendment"
BUFFALO, Oct. 16-The Commercial of this city
has intelligence that the Fenians organized an attempt
TO cross the Niagara river at Lewiston on Saturday,
and burn the village of Queenstown and blow up
Brooks monument, but were prevented by the in
formation that the Canadians were ready TO receive
them. The whole thing is doubtless u cGndrd.
QUEBEc, Oct. 16-At a public meeting called to
devise means for the relief of the sufferers Of the
late fire. 81 500 was subscribed. The number OF lives
lost is six, and the number of houses burned $500.
Nearly 10000 people are without shelter; the weather,
however, is very favorable.
NEW YORK. Oct. 19-The Times's Washington
special still insists that Stanton hns rendered his re-
signation and has signihed his desire to go as Minis
ter to Spain. As soon as Gen. Sherman can be heard
from the President will act.
u VII SalO ACSuitti III u iC-tACS-
nun uI Governor Worth, by a small vote, almost
without opposition.
There is a sharp crisis in Maryland politics. owing
TO the determination of Governor Swan TO remove the
Ra iical Police Commissioners who have charge of the
registry, and an equal determination ON the part Of
she Radical party TO resist, if need be. by force.
The funeral of John Van Buren, took place this
morning from Gr9ce Church and was largely attended.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. IA terrific boiler explosion
occurred ut 10 o'clock this morning in the turning
shop of j. III. Van Brock, Franklin avenue, totally
demolishing the shop and a three story brick build
ing on West street. twenty-five persons are known
to be buried in the ruins. Three of them have been
taken out dead, and twelve more or less wounded.
Two, and perhaps more, still remain in the ruins.
Six more dead bodies were taken from the ruins this
evening.
QUEBEC, c. E., Oct. 1T.-Temporary sheds are
being erected for the victims of the late fire. Much
suffering is in prospect. Private individuals are
contributing largely to provide the necessaries of life.
Another death from injuries has occurred. An ap-
peal will be made to the people of England and
France for aid.
Mexican Intelligence.
New YORK, Oct. 17.-Late advices from the city
of Mexico say that Macmillan has now taken the
field in person, and as soon as ready will open the
campaign. There is little question that he will re-
store ORDER throughout the northern Department,
and where the Liberals have been quietly permitted
to make considerable Roadway. The energies of Maxi
milan are now all directed to perfect his native
Mexican army, which already amounts 10 some 4U,-
600 men, splendidly otficered and equipped. For
the artillery, there are some IA batteries of rife g.
FOUNDERS, with good horses and gunners. There is
no Liberal force in Mexico that can cope with these
troops. The infantry are equally well conditioned.
Official advices from Chihuahua to Sept. 18th, in
clude q proclamation of Jusrez, disappearing Of the
conduct of Hinagaza and Boraes. in M~atamorss.
and appointing Laji Governor of Tamaulipas.
United States Consul Edward Conner, at Guaymas,
informs the State Department that the evacuation Of
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that with the approval of the French Admiral and
Commander of the land forces, he (Conner) had Of
fcially notified ~Pesqueira to take possession.
Mexican Affairs and Napoleon
WASHINGTON. Oct. 14th.-The following is a trans
lation of a letter to Ma1imilion, the original of
which is in possession of the State Department. The
writer. F. Elom, is a Belgian. who possesses the con-
hdence of Macmillan and his VIE, and is one of the
most influential and trusted advisers Of the Emperor.
He holds the Office of Counselor of State TO Maxi
milan, and Is now on a mission TO Europe:
Brussels. Sept. 10, 1866.
Sir The article in the French .5foniteur denying
that the two French Generals, Osmond and Vrieud,
have permission TO assume the Departments of War
and Finance proves TINT from this time the mask is
shamelessly thrown aside. The mission Of General
Castelueau, Abide Camp and confidential servant Of
the Emperor although secret, can have no other aim,
in my ju~d yement, than to provoke a solution as soon
as possible, with q view to explaiu its conduct, of which
history must be the judge. The French Government
wishes that an abdication should precede the return
of the army, and that thus it may proceed alone to
reorganize n new state Of affairs. capable Of secur-
ing its own interests and those of its subjects. I have
n firm conviction that your Majesty will not give this
satisfaction 10 q policy which must sooner or later
answer for the Odious character Of these acts, and for
the fatal consequences which must follow them. The
speech Of Seward, the toast to Romero, the attitude of
the President, the results of the cowardice Of the
French Cabinet. are grave facts destined to increase
difficulties and discourage the bravest. Nevertheless,
| have a firm belief that an abandonment Of the case
before the return of the French army would be inter
preted as an act of weakness. As the Emperor holds
his authority by a popular vote, il is to the Mexican
people, freed from the pressure offoreigu intervention,
that be should make u new appeal 1t is from it he
must demand the material and financial support in
ness of the empire. If this appeal be not heard, then
your Majesty, having accomplished your noble mis-
sion to the very end, viii. return to Europe with all
the prestige which accompanied you on your depar-