The Shasta courier., 1862-07-26

ana the Presidents determination on points
left to his discretion is to be explained
Those who are not willing to enforce the law
in letter and spirit. promptly and cheerfully,
are " have leave TO resign.
Warrenton, Wal, July Isth.-Arrivals
from Sherriviile report almost daily skir-
mishing between Sigcl's pickets and rebel
scouts near Luray Gap. Several of the en-
emy ave been killed. Parties from Win
chester, by way Of Front Royal, report that
guerrillas have paid frequent visits to the
principal routes leading thither, and also to
the vicinity Of Strasburg and Middleton
All stores at the latter place have been re-
moved to 9 more secure position.
Fort Monroe, Information from
Suffolk says some excitement prevails there
on account ofrumors that the rebels are build
ing bridges across the Blackwater river
1t is believed to be their intention to make
an attack soon.
Baltimore, 2lst-The steamer Louisiana.
from James river via Fortress Monroe, with
number of wounded arrived here to-day
Nothing new from James river She reports
that the rebel lines have been drawn nearer
Richmond
Cairo, 2lst.-A detachment Of the Frst
Wisconsin cavalry had a sk;rmish with
party of rebels on the 10th, and routed
them. with loss of FIVE killed, fourteen
wounded and twelve prisoners.
Nashville, 2lst.-Three bridges were burned
to-day within eight miles OF this city, on the
Chattanooga road. The enemy force under
Forest is only five miles from the city,
Some of our pickets were captured on the
Lebanon road, five miles out. this evening.
Considerable excitement prevails.
Washington, 20th.-John S. Phelps of Mis-
souri, has been appointed Military Governor
of Arkansas, with full powers to re-establish
the authority of the Government therein, in
accordance with the Constitution.
From our Extra ofyesterday.
Dates from the East to the oath
Military commanders of Virginia, South
Carolina. Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louis
lana, Mississippi, Texas and Arkansas to
property, real or personal, necessary or con
venient to their several commands for sup
plies or other military purposes, none to lie
destroyed.
Military and naval commanders to receive
as laborers within said States persons of AZ
rican descent in numbers that can be advan
tageously used, giving reasonable pay for
labor. accounts to be kept. showing from
whom property and laborers are taken, that
compensation may be made to proper persons.
= Gen. Halleck is ordered by the President
to take command as General in-Ch:ef-to re-
pair to capital as soen rs possible with safety
TO the Department row under his com
mand.
Oae thousand rebel cavalry are reported
to be in the vicinity of Richmond, Tenn. One
thousand cavalry and Indiana infantry ar
rived at HENDERSON same date. Gunboats
gone up Green river to protect Union resi-
dents
Gen. Smith still in pursuit of Morgan.
Reports from Richmond, Va, state that
Gen. Huger is relieved of his command, and
appointed General of Ordinance Richmond
papers recommend hanging paroled men who
may be captured. The Richmond Examiner
claims the capture of 5000 Federals in the
late battles.
1t is said jackson has gone up Shenandoah
Valley with 10000 men.
General Scofeld issued orders in Missouri
for the immediate organization Of militia,
for the purpose of exterminating gusrrillas.
Every able bodied man to report Within days
bringing all arms to be procured. Arms not
in hands of loyal men to be taken for pur
poses Of public defence,
Gen. Hatch much censured for not entering
Gordonsyille as ordered Forty of his men
are reported captured by the enemy at Or
ange Court House.
Reports from Fredericksburg indicates
Union stampede from there. An unusual
number qf vessels assembled the Rappahan-
mock, for the purpose, it is supposed, of re-
moving vast quantities of stores.
From developments that reach US from the
enemy we are warranted in the belief that
fears are entertained at rebel capital that
there is to be change in the policy of the
future conduct of the war. The Enquirer
says that whatever rebels determine to do,
whether to assault Mcclellan in his present
position and invade Maryland, or advance
against Washington, an army is rested and
recruited in numbers to follow. Vigorous
prosecution is essential to our success. We
know the designs and purposes of the author
tiles, and the ignorance that exists in public
mind as to where the campaign will point we
consider the best indication of success.
Reports from New Orleans state that a
portion of the squadroa besieging Vicksburg
has been ordered down the Mississippi and re
moved to Commodore Wilkes fotilla in
James river-hopefully believing that is a
speedy and overwhelming ADVANCE on Rich
mond with land aud naval forces.
hepOTt from i1OAiSi 4tiS Sttltt zen. Eli
mett's troops have arrived at Stoneham,
in pursuit of Morgan. The latter's forces
are rapidly crossing the Cumberland. An
accident happened on Nashville and Colum-
bia railroad u miles from Reynold, IS station
-42 killed and 40 wounded, the train con-
tanning Ohio troops of Nelson's command.
Blame is attached to the engineer, as he es-
caned with locomotive after detaching it
from, the train.
Murrfresbcrc is now free from rebels,
with sufficient force TO repel any attack.
Rebel sympathizers, claiming to be posted,
say Stonewall jackson, with a large force.
will be sent up the Shenandoah Valley to
keep Pope in check. Small force to be sent
down to Newport News to preEept removal
of recruits, while about so 900 will be sent
down james river, below Mcclellan, and re-
mainder at Richmond will be marched rap
idly on Washington. This is considered
sensatio g..
Col. Phelps, appointed Military Govern
or of Arkansas, left yesterday, "a b.
Pope issued orders to different Generals
in his army to seize all horses in t1eir vicini-
ty, especially in Culpepper county, and
all stores and supplies not absolutely needed
for subsistence of inhabitants.
A meeting of City Council of Baltimore
was held to consider the resolution appro-
priating bounty to volunteers. Secession
members of lower branch rejected it. Con-
siderable excitement resulted. Several of
them were assaulted by the crowd on leaving
the chamber. They were protected by po-
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