The Shasta courier., 1861-07-27
SHASTA COURIER.
PONY NEWS.
Dates to July 18th.
From our Extra Of Sunday last

1t was rsyorted, July 7th, that the Poca.
hoptas arrived off Matthias Point and would
lombard the rebels the moment they mount
edgans on the Notifications erected.
Cen. Patterson sent for reinforcements
several days ago. He supposed Gen John
sons force to consist of from Is, 900 to 5000
infantry, about 600 cavalry, and 20 pieces of
artillery, and is posted about seven miles
from Martinsburg. Patterson's command is
1000, and has 20 field pieces.
The latest information at head quarters
says Beauregard personally commands at
Fairfax. His precise force is not Known
The rebels have levelled the fort between
Manassas Junction and Fairfax, which is
evidence that they will not attack the Fede-
raj centre under Mcdowell.
Confederates are reported concentrating
and erecting batteries at Fernandino.
A recruiting Office has been opened for the
army of Southern Confederacy at Louisville,
The first South Carolina regiment has left
Manassas for home, its time having expired.
Capt. Van Vallett is said to have been re.
rsee .r5sSs .-ssserrGastership at fo-
Leavenworth, and Capt. Easton appointed in
his stead.
Gov Harris, of Tennessee, issued procla-
nation, July 9th, for 5000 troops for the
Confederate army.
WHEELING, July 9th.
Carlisle was unanimously elected U. S.
Senator for the long term, in place of Hun
ter, and Whitman Willie, of Monongahela,
for the short term, in place of Jas. NJ. Mason.
In the House, July 9th, Mr. Stevens, from
the Committee of Ways and Means, reported
bill for national loan and other purpo-
ses. Also a bill providing payment of mil
itia and volunteers called into service by the
Presidents proclamation OF April 10th, from
the time called till June 3Oth.
Burnett OF Kentucky said he was satisfied
the House would pass the bill beyond a
doubt, he should interpose no objections
but would content himself with saying he was
opposed 10 the whole system of war measure,
bill passed. 1t appropriates six millions dol
lars. Lovejoy introduced a resolution that in
the Judgement ct the House it is no part of
the duty of soldiers to capture and retain
fugitive slaves, passed 90 against SO, after
discussion. Owing to Gen. Scott's interdic-
tion Of news the morning papers are almost
barren of special dispatches. All facts not
conflicting with important movements will be
furnished by authority to the associated press
The Governor Of Kansas has appointed I. P.
Stanton to fill the place in the Senate vacated
by Lanes accepting the BIigadier General
ship.
at o'clock, July 10th, $50 Federal
troops under Col. Smith. 10th Illinois regi-
ment encamped near Monroe Station on
Hannibal and St Joe Railroad, Missouri,
were surprised and attacked by 1000 Rebels
under jackson. The rebels were driven
back to the railroad station, with loss
of several killed and several wounded 5
prisoners and horses were taken. Capt
McAllister of the 10th Ills. regiment was
mortally wounded, having five balls through
him, Some three or four of the Federalists
we're slightly wounded while the fight was
going on. Some 800 rebels burned the
railroad station houses, and 90 cars, also
tore up the track. The whole rebel force
was pursued to Monroe by Col Smiths COM
nand, another fight took place at the station
and the rebels were again repulsed with
some loss, Col Smith took up a position in
and around the female seminary and sent for
re-inforcements. They were surrounded by
rebels in fill force but thought they could
hold out.
New York Herald special July 11th states
the arrest by the Union police of Baltimore,
nipped in the bud a scheme for the seizure of
one of the steamships leaving New York, in
the same way they captured the St Nicholas.
The Secretary of war has detailed officers
captured in Texas and dischargedon parole for
duty at Fort Kearny and LarlA lie. Govern
ment will send sufficient force to the Over
land route to protect mails and property of
citizens. A considerable force of volunteers
will be sent to Salt Lake. Trouble is appre-
hended in Nevada Territory.
Gen Fremont had an interview with Gen.
nd tod 10 g
few days, Kit Carson will accompany him
The Rebels have camp near Drew falls
and are supposed to be trying to plant bat
teries.
The friends of Gen Lee report that he has
resigned and will be sound on side of Union
in Virinia.
A severe quarrel is reported between Lee
and Le,cher, and Wise. Magruder, Pryor
and JEFF. Davis were called in to settle the
matter, and laid Lee on the shelf, which en-.
ragged Letcher. Lee is now in Western Vir-
ginia raising forces to sustain the Union.
Gen. Buckner is in Washington, trying to
recommend an armed neutrality in Kentcky
BucKANoN, Va, July llth.-A messenger
Just arrived from Gen. McClelland reports
two regiment under McCook and Andrews
made a reconnaissance cfthe enemy's position
last night, and were fred upon-one mar
killed and two wounded. They advanced
within so yards of the enemy's entrench
ments. The rebels are strongly fortified
Gen. McClelland was to commence at attack
at O'Clock in the morning. The courierlef
Capt. Norris at LAUREL Hill on July 10TH
%,e .ao.e 81 less less sbsia hin had had been a.
two DAYS. Shots from the enemy's six
Founders fell 800 yards short, while the Fed
eral twelve-pounders appeared to be doing
good execution. The messenger saw some
fifteen or twenty dead bodies Of rebels as he
passed.
Orders were received on Monday to send
Immediately to the scat of war the first artil-
lery, which was part of Fort Sumter's gar
rison, now at Fort Hamilton. The brave fell
lows were under arms and ready for the road
in few minutes. The old ensign of Sumter
was with them for luck.
The proposed treaty between the United
States and Mexico has fallen through for the
present.
FosT MoNRoE. July l0.-Gen. Butler is
we'll pleased with Hutchins' she'll, and has
ordered quantity for immediate use.
The Quaker City this morning captured the
brig Annie Warwick, of Richmond, bound
from Richmond roads with 500 sacks Of
coffee.
ST. LOUIS, July ilth.-A special messen.
ger last evening, with dispatches from Col.
Rigel to Col. Harding, at the arsenal, and tc
Missouri Democrat, which were written a,
Raleigh, on morning of July 7th, states that
Col. Colmaus and the artillery under his