Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-07-06
Latest Eastern Intelligence.

[The following dispatch was issued in an extra
from the Shasta Courier Office on Wednesday eve
ming, and furnished us by Gus. Scammon, of the
Shasta stage. We cndeavored to get the dispatch
on the arrival of the Pony, but were unable to
do so, owing to disarrangement of the wires
WASHINGTON, June Is, 1861.
It is stated on undoubted authority that Sena-
tor Wigiall visited this city in the disguise Of a
cattle drover, and after making thorough rec
onnoisance returned to Manassas Junction.
The rebel guns and flags are distinctly seen al
Aqua creek, and a large number of tents are
distinguishable. 1t is certain that strong force
is gathering there, which is to be further strength
ened from the Maryland shore.
The n. Y. Worlds dispatches from Washington
of the 18th says it is understood that preious
reconnaissance had been made where the fight
/ took place at Vienna. The same train had not
only proceeded three miles beyond the scene Of
the conflict several days before, but our scouts
had been over the very ground upon which the
batteries were erected The battery consisted
of six Founders, which fired seven rounds, the
first doing the most destruction, scattering round
shot and craps into the passenger and platform
cars, which contained four companies of the first
Ohio regiment. The battery was almost pcrpen-
dicular over the track, and in would have been
| folly 10 attempt to take it. The troops were
;
rebel forces were estimated at about 10000
GRAFTON, Va, June 49,
y courier has just arrived from Phillip II is
ascertalned that the rebels, 200 strong, are en-
camped Is miles from there, on the Beverly
road, with reinforcements from 1000 to 5000
strong advancing. 1t is said that they include
three South Carolina regiments An attack on
Phillip is hourly expected.
JEFFERSON CRY, June 90.
The steamer Sunshine, from Boonville reached
here this morning. with official confirmation Of
the defeat OF the State forces at that place on
Monday.
The official statement Of the number killed is
not received, but the loss Of the State troops is
not over 20. or the Federal forces two were
killed, four wounded and one missing. The
State troops numbered over 2000, with 1000
stand of arms.
Gen Price resigned aud went home previous
/ to the battle.
Gov. Jackson is supposed TO have gone to
Arkansas on the steamer II. d. Baker. 1t was
met at Arrow Rock with State troops on board.
1t is thought they will make another stand at
Lexington, under command of Col. Wrightman,
formerly of the U. S. Army.
Sr Lorls. June, q.
The Dmocrdt's special dispatch from Syracuse,
about 25 miles south of Boonvile, says an cx-
pedIlon, nearly 1000 strong, with four pieces Of
artillery, under Capt. Totcn, of the regular
service left Boonyillc on Wednesday night, and
reached this place at 10 a IN. yesterday.
GOV. Jackson, with about 500 men, arrived
here yesterday. After mprcssng thc property
of both enemies and friends. he got tidings of
pursuit and suddenly left yesterday morning,
proceeding south towards Warsaw. Our forces
have gone forward to-day bat there is little
hope OF ovcrtaking the fleeing parties
A battle took place at sunrise on Tuesday
morning, between 500 Home Guards under
Capt. Cook, near Camp Coal, and IL large party
of the rebels from Warsaw aud surrounding
country, in which Is Guards were killed and 70
wounded, many of them severely, and 50 prison
crs taken. Most Of the Guards were in Il barn
when the firing began, but Immediately fprng
ing to arms, it is said killing 40 of the attacking
party before being oyerpoWercd by superior
numbers. Nearly all Of them finally escaped
and are ready to join our forces and TO dispute
the passage OF the state troops.
Capt. Cook reached here this morning in dis
gusc and says that not over half his force was
armed
The Pawncc. on her cruise down the river,
seized 10000 barrels Of bacon aud other goods
destined for the rchels.
The officers OF the army say that unless n col |
llslOn occurs before tomorrow evening, there is |
little chance of any taking place at any time.