The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-12-07

ties are generally undiminished Chicago gives a
Republican majority of 1000.
The official vote of Georgia is l02, 900 for the
Convention 10000 against; s,Gce whites voted for
the Convention.
The Republicans of Minnesota concede the de-
feat of the suffrage amendment by a close vote.
The remote counties gave immensely large MAORI
ties against the amendment
Congress.
This body opened on the 2lst of November.
\ Tribune special says that Senator Sherman in
tends 10 introduce u bill. converting the maturing
debt into a long consolidated loan of not less than
thirty Years. of six per cent. with one per cent. tax,
making 1t equivalent to 4 five per cent. loan.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22-In the House the attend
ance was unusually large. The galleries were
filed. On calling the roll Brooks, of New York.
and Eldridge, of Wisconsin, objected to the newly
elected Tennessee delegates being sworn in. on the
ground that some of them were disloyal. A debate
OF three hours eaSued. and finally all were admit
ted except Butler, of the First District. whose
credentials were referred To the Committee on Elec-
tons. TO Investigate the charges of disloyalty.
The report of the Judiciary Committee will be
completed on Monday and submitted to the House.
a resolution was offered by johnson. of New
York. for the impeachment of Minister Adams for
alleged neglect to attend to the interests of citizens
of the United States on trial in England.
Miscellaneous.
Seward is negotiating for the purchase of a prov
ince in the Island of Borneo, with a good harbor.
huNlCtS u DIIil> tOluiubld represent tutt
public sentiment is almost universally in favor OF
annexation.
The latest phase of the Presidential movement
mentions John ". Forney's name for Vice Presi-
dent. Forney has assured his friends that he aud
Grant will sweep Pennsylvania by $4,000.
The last stone of the Capitol extension was laid
to-day.
The Herali's special says there is excellent au-
thority for the statement that the President intends
to change his Cabinet. Smythe, Collector of New
Work will bn fanAprpi fh. tins 4, puprafs
place. or Secretary of the Treasury and Reverdy
Johnston the Department OF State.
The American ship Asia, bound to California
with coal. has been wrecked off Cape Horn. The
Captain and crew endured the most terrible hard
ships on a small island for thirty days, before be-
ing rescued.
MOBILE. Nov. 5.-The Reconstruction Convention
met to-day. Fourteen colored delegates were
present. A white President was chosen, aud also
a white Secretary and colored doorkeepers.
Edmund Cooper. the Presidents Private Secre-
tary, is appointed Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury. vice Chandler. resigned. His confirmation is
considered doubtful.
CHICAGO. Nov. 2O.-The Times special says the
Republicans will hold u caucus on Thursday night
to decide on the course of action to be followed in
the November session also, rs to what shall be
done in regard to impeachment.
The new tariff of the Atlantic Cable is settled !;
the following notifications go into effect on the LIST
of December: For a message between New York
and England or Ireland-frst 10 words SIS, and
81 80 for each additional word ; date and sigma
ture. to the extent of five words, free. The charge
for messages in the Code, consisting of plain words,
same terms. CIPHER messages are charged adj
ditional rates.
Australian dates to October sth, via Panama,
are received. The Fiji cannibals have murdered
and eaten Rev. Mr.. Baker, a Wesleyan Missionary,
and six Christian natives.
New YORK. November lS.-There was a good dis
play of meteors. a greater portion of them being
between 3 and 5 O'Clock this morning.
SPRINGFIELD (Ill.), Novembe 1+-Judge Davis,
administrator of Lincoln's estate. has made a final
settlement. After paying all debts there remains
$4,000, one-third of which goes TO Mrs. Lincoln.
RICHMOND, November 13-Chief Justice Chase
has arrived. and presided in Court to-day. The
trial of JET. Davis is expected to commence on the
23d.
RICHMOND, November 22.-Jeff. Davis has arrived.
New YORK, November THE Heruld's cores
pondent. who has been travelling in the southwest
of Virginia, says that every negro's cabin contains
a rifle and a revolver. and that the negroes have
nightly drills. The whites are in great terror at the
apprehension OF negro outrages.
The HeroId's special says that the regular mill
tary force in the Department of Washington will be
increased to be ready for any emergency.
A private letter from st. Thomas says that it is
proposed to sell st. Thomas and st. Johns for four
or five millions in gold. The exact sum is not stated.
The arrangement provides that the sale shall de-
pend upon the vote of a majority of the inhabitants.
1t will probably be secured. The Danish official
mere Is awaiting the result OF the vote.
\ report says Secretary Seward has sent Rev.
Mr.. Hawley, an Auburn clergyman. to st. Thomas,
to show the inhabitants the advantages of trans
ferring their allegiance to the United States.
New YORK, November l9.-Oficial accounts from
Crete to October goth say that Russian, Prussian
French vessels continue to convey non-com-
batants from the island, and treat with contempt
the Turkish remOnstralces. HOstilities were re-
sumed with great violence.
European.
CHICAGO, Nov. Cab dispatches to date of
the 10th. say that the King of Italy demands the
recall of the French troops, and finally protests
against the proposed conference consisting of only
he Catholic Powers.
Garibaldi and his principal lieutenants will
come to the United States.
The trial of Garibaldi is postponed. 1t is con-
sidered doubtful whether any courts have jurisdic-
in his case.
Popular tumults, melted by Mazzini, had broken
out at Milan and other cities. They were promptly
suppressed. General discomfort prevails through
,ut Italy. A state of seige is threatened at every
arge town.
The French Government has asked the Papal
authorities to release insurgent prisoners. The
'equest is refused.
The Honiteur admits that the French took part
n the late battle. Their Chasseport rihed cannon
lecided the day against Garibaldi. The French
oss was 80 killed and wounded the Papal loss
vas II; Garibaldian loss. 60 killed and many
Wounded, and 2,2O0 prisoners. This great slaugh-
er was caused by the Chasseporte rifle.
France is seeking a loan of e2S. 600. 900. 1t is
represented that the Government desires it for
,eace uses.
The Porte has replied to the last note of the
European Powers. He declines to receive advice,
md accepts the responsibility for the events which
'nsue.
LONDON, Nov. 10.-A great change is made in
he Italian situation. No adjustment is effected.
treat distrust is felt about the relations of France
md Italy.
Advices regarded rs reliable indicate that a
upturc may occur at any moment An assembly
II general conference of the Great Powers is I'M
ertain. England, France and Austria will come
Il common understanding upon the policy to be
pursued relative to the Eastern question.
Dickens sailed for America on the 9th instant.
Bread riots had occurred in DevOnshire, but
suppressed. The country is now quiet.