The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-12-05
Two Days Later.
Arrival of Clipper Ship Sea Serpent

By the arrival of the American clipper ship Sea
Serpent, Capt. White, - days from San Francisco,
en- route to Hongkong, we have files of San Fran
cisco papers to the 21st of November. The follow
ing is n summary of Photographic news
MEMPHIS, Nov. 1.-THE AUdidncLe publishes q
circular letter by Gov. Clayton of Arkansas to the
Sheriff and other Country officers. He says: 1.-THE
election being over, the time has now arrived when
the State Government must sustain itself, if neees-
sary, at the point of the bayonet." The letter con-
cludes as follows Urge all officers i'm your
country to put forth a vital and determined effort
for the law toward bringing criminals to punish
ment. 1ou must make your authority respected.
or bring on an open issue. If after making a Wig
orOus attempt you fail. then martial law will be ex-
tended to your country. and upon the heads of
the people thereof dreadful responsibility must
rest. You are requested to perfect the organiza-
ton of the militia in your command. If the ioyal
people do not volunteer in the State Guard and
Reserve. the militia must be organized. When
called upon, you must furnish yonr quota of militia
to operate in other portions of the State. Urge
upon your citizens not to act upon their own opin-
ions against the authorities. The general plan is
determined upon, and all must render cheerful as
sent, in order to make il successful. Warn people
against unauthorized interference in the affairs OF
other counties and report promptly all matters OF
importance"
New YORK. Nov. 18.-The Herald's Havana
special says the insurgents hold all the country
from Puerto Principe to Santiago de Cuba. except
Mieralas. also the railroad and rolling stock. Com
munication with these ports is cut of. The Gov
eminent troops have met with reverses in the
interior, and consequently they dare not sally from
the towns. The insurgent forces at Puerto Principe
are said TO number 10000, and include the wealthy
classes, who freely risk all for the cause. y force of
$1,000 Spanish troops are in the place[?l, who are
barricading the streets, expecting an attack from the
insurgents who are only three miles distant. The
Insurgents organization is complete.
Accounts from Santiago de Cuba represent the
rebels to be within Jour miles OF that place. in full
force.
Loud cries for American aid are heard in all di-
rections
NEW YORK, Nov. IS-Specials say the Erie con-
troversy is the general topic of conversation in
Wall street to-day. There is a general disposition
to await further developments before operating to
any extent. Counter suits have been commenced
against Belmont. Drew and others, charging them
with a conspiracy to get control OF the road. The
war promises to be very bitter, and there is some
talk OF carrying the case to the United States
Courts on the complaints of foreign stockholders
The first billiard match between Rudolphe and
Carme was played last night. The game was
French carOm, 500 points, and was won by Ru-
dolphe. the scores standing, Rudolphe 500, Carme
395. The second game is to be played tonight. 1t
will be the American fOur-ball caron, push barred.
1000 points.
PARIS. Nov. from Madrid report that
great agitation prevails throughout Spain.
CHICAGO, Nov. 19-Washington specials say
Secretary Seward pronounces rs an entire fabrica-
ton the statement that the British Government has
agreed to withdraw her joint occupancy of the ISL
and of San Juan.
The State Department has received no irjelli-
gence which would subject the conduct of Minister
Washburne to censure. On the contrary, the
Standard, the leading English paper at Buenos Az
res. firmly defends his conduct. as governed by the
highest considerations of courage and humanity.
LONDON. Nov. I9.-The Times says $40 members
of the new Parliament have been chosen, The
liberal majority Is lib.
NAPLES, Nov. 19-The eruption of Vesuvius is
increasing in violence and grandeur.