The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-12-12
Riot on the Route o. the Pacific Railroad

GiOI on Ine Route o. the acme h3llIOIU-
BY the Sea Serpent we were in receipt OF full files
OF papers. but the papers OF the 2Ist of November
came into our hands too late To be OF use in our
last issue.
We are under obligations to oar old friend John
Korb, OF san Francisco. FOR the las; mentioned date,
he having placed them on board after the ship had
hauled into the stream previous 10 getting under
weigh.
The following is taken from the telegraphic news
of that date:
RICHMOND. Nov. 2O.-Chief Justice Chase will ar
rive next Monday, and preside over the fall term Of
the United States Circuit Court. Jeil. Davis it is
understood. will appear by counsel, rs at present
arranged, unless the Government makes a different
arrangement.
\ general Congress of the Fenian Brotherhood is
called, to meet ut Philadelphia, November 2ith.
CHICAGO, Nov. l9.-Government officials have
been unable to discover any evidence that there is
any flibustering movement against Cuba. Several
individuals whose names have been mentioned in
connection with the affair state that the story is an
entire fabrication.
CHICAGO. Nov. 20-The TriB,me,s special says it
is reported that Drew was settling with his credi-
tors Yesterday at an aggregate loss of one million
SIX hundred thousand dollars.
There Is n strong prospect of another war be-
tween the Erie and Central. Vanderbilt is determ-
ined to retain control of the latter ut whatever risk.
New YORK. Nov. 20.-Dr. Littlejohn was this af-
tefncon SlcclSu DlSnOp OF the diocese OF Long
Island.
New YORK, Nov. PORTO Janeiro advices of the
26th of October give the following:
An American street railway at Rio Janeiro was
opened to traffic October 9th, in presence of the
Emperor and an immense cOncourse of citizens.
The average daily receipts are twice the estimated
amount.
Fifty-three million of dollars were subscribed at
Rio in the first week of October, as a loan to the
Government, which had only asked for fifteen mil
lions.
HAVANA. Nov. 2O.-Valmacado has arrived with
troops at Puerto Principe. and will immediately
open the campaign against the insurgents in con-
junction with the forces of Colonies Iona. Campel-
10 and Quiros. \ telegram is received from
Nalmacado which announces that 500 insurgents
had presented themselves to him and had been
pardoned.
! New YORK. Nov. 20-The LerdlI'S Havana
special learns from revolutionary sources that Col.
Cespadez. acting as Provisional President in the
absence of Col. Arguillara, haSissued a decree or
dering all citizens between Is and 40t to be enrolled
for active service, under the penalty of being
branded as enemies. Native persons between 40
and 60 must do home service.
The latest news by telegraph received last night
from Puerto Principe, announces that the Govern
ment troops, who are besieged with the Governor
in the convent, surrendered to the insurgents.
At Jiioru the insurgents whipped the troops.
The following intelligence is received from Port
au-Prince; After the bombardment of Jeremia
Port, Salnaye bombarded for five hours the town
of Misogene ri. but was finally respulsed. Many
of his pickets on shore surrendered to the revolu-
tiOniSts.
All the foreign Consuls have been notified by
Salnave that he Intends shortly to attack the towns
of Jackmel and St Marks. An American man-of-
war is looked for with anxiety. Several other ma
tons have vessels at this port, but no American
vessel has been here since September.
The Government continues to purchase and sell
all the coffee and mahogany, for the purpose of rais-
ing revenue. The revolutionists are increasing in
numbers.
CHICAGO. Nov. l9.-The Times special says it is
understood that the President intends to remove
Minister Washburne should official details confirm
the newspaper report of his letter TO the British
Minister.
WASHINGTON, Nov. LIT is said, on what seems
good authority, that immediately on receiving Min
lister Washburne's report of transactions in Para
quay, decided and effective instructions We're given
our new Minister. Gen. Mcmahon. and also Rear
Admiral Davis, to proceed with an adequate naval
force to Ascension to vindicate the national honor,
and redress the wrongs said to have been commit
ted by Lopez on American citizens.
New YORK, Nov. 29.-Rio Janeiro advices are
received to October 26th.
Four L.. 5. steamers wOuld leave in a day or two
with Minister Mcmahon for Paraguay.
The Wasp was at Montevideo with Minister
Washburne.
Advices from Paraguay stale that the Allies are
besleging Lopez at Nilleta. -Four iron-clads had
passed the forts there.
Several thousand Brazilian troops We're MARCHING
along the west bank of the Paraguay River. with
TIE intention Of crossing to Ascension, thence de.
SCcllOilR 10 NlltcId, anu take Lopez In the rear. |
LONDON, Nov. l9.-The latest South American
dates say that Gen. Mcmahon, American Minister
to Paraguay. remained at Rio, waiting orders from
the Government as to what action should be taken
in regard to the outrage of the Paraguayan Coy
eminent upon American citizens.
LONDON, Nov. I9.-Returns received up to ten
O'Clock show that, of 439 members of the House of
Commons elected, 287 are Liberals and 100 Con-
seTvatives.
Disraeli made a speech to bis constituents Mt
Aylesbury. After returning thanks for their unan-
unity in returning him TO the House of Commons,
he proceeded to Justify the action of the COnseTva-
tive party on the reform question, and defended
the Government from the charge of extravaganza;
the expenditures were large, but the Government
could not be conducted cheaply but he maintain
ed that the financial management had been in every
sense economical.
lie advocated the extension of education, and
favored the creation nj a department of public in
with n Cabinet Minister at its head, out
insisted that neither a compulsory educational sys-
nor the imposition of a new tax for educational
purposes were IN accordance with the opinion of
the country.
He then contrastcd the foreign policy of the pre-
with that of the present Ministry. Rcla-
tons which now existed with foreign powers were
those of confidence and sympathy all disagree
ncnts with the United States are now removed.
He concluded with n discussion of the Irish aues-
ton. The resolutions for the disestablishment of
the Irish Church which were introduced by the
leader Of the opposition could not mitigate tenian-
the troubles OF Ireland We're greatly pXagge-
ratcd. Ireland has really progressed within the
twenty years more than England. Discstab-
was dangerous to the rights of property.
md would only serve to increase the discomfort of
he Irish people, while at the same time it would
DC a door to sever the connection between religious
''"'t"r is published from Ga
hnEloN' nov. <p"-A - Dictator for two
years, and then establish a Republic.
MADRID, Nov. Pot is rumored that Gen. Prim
is negotiating with the Prince of Asturias with n
view to making the Prince King Of Spain and him
Regent.
LoNpoN, Nov. 2O-A letter from Rome reports
the Roman Government has come 60 q favota-
understanding with Napoleon in regard to
Italy.
LoNpON. Nov. 2O.-The corporate authorities of
Brighton yesterday presented an address TO Minis
cr Johnson. who, in response, gave "A detailed his
-nry of his nogniiniinns with tho British Enrni-n