The Shasta courier., 1863-05-16
w>SNEws.

E Philadeiphl he Bulletin of this
city publishes. wcnavenTsnIy
inFsllissAs sais evening. We
learn from the editor cf the Enquirer that
one of their correspondents, who has just re-
tnrnsd from Washington, is informed that
Hooker re-crossed the Rappahannock in
force yesterday, the men carrying eight days
rations We also learn from another source
that is vouched for as reliable, that General
Keyes has taken Richmond. having advanced
upon it by the way of Yorktown, and that the
Federal flag now waves over the rebel capi-
tai. If this intelligence be true, Hooker's
falling back was only ruse, and the real ad
vance was to be made while Lees army was
on the Rappahannock. If Stoneman has cut
off Gen. Lee, as reported, it will be the work
of time for Lee to reach the rebel capital. In
the meantime, Hooker is on his heels.
LATER.
We have confirmation from a perfectly
reliable source that Hooker has ra crossed
the Rappahannock.
Philadelphia, 9th.-It is reported that pri-
vate advices have been received in this city
from Fortress Monroe, stating that 10000
Federal troops arrived there on the 9Th inst,
as reinforcements, and Immediately moved
forward for an attack on Richmond. There
is no doubt that Hooker has recrossed the
Rappahannock. 1t is also stated that Gen.
Stoneman was lying at White House. On
the 9th inst. he received reinforcements on
transports via York river, which he immedi-
ately moved forward to Richmond. The
people of this city are in high state Of ex-
citement over this glorious news.
Chicago, 9th, midnight send you eve
rything received up to this time in regard to
TO theSepor.sS capture of Richmond.
The following was
y 3d.-We gained
- ort Gibson, Miss, on the
full retreat Our
The Illinois
with the greatest
a1r side is $50 killed
e have taken I0oc
m..say's loss IN killed and
wounded is muen grea er than ours.
(Sigued) RICHARD YATES.
Washington, 9th.-The following was
received from Grand Gulf, telegraphed on
the 3d.
To GENERAL HALLEcK: We landed at
Bowlingsburg April Both, ard moved direct
ly to Port Gibson and met the e3emy, II 900
strong, seyera! miles south of that place, at
2 o'clock A. NJ. Engaged and fought him all
day, entirely routing him with the loss of
many killed and wounded, and about 500
prisoners besides the wounded. Our loss is
about 100 killed and 500 wounded. The en-
emy retreated towards yicksburg, destroy
ihg the bridges ozer the two forks of Bay
ou Pierce. They were rebuilt and the pur-
suit continued until the present time. Be
sides the 4eayy artillery at this place, four
field pieces and some stores were captured,
aid the enemy destroyed many more. The
country is the most broken and difficult to
operate in of any that ever saw Our vic
tory is complete, and the enemy is demoral-
izH. GRaNT.
Grand Gulf, 9th.-To GEN. HALLEcK-
The last heard from Col. Grierson, with his
cavalry, was three miles from the summit
below Behama. on the New Orleans and
jackson railroad. He was supposed to be
pushing on to Baton Rouge, and had spread
CONSERVATION throughout the State, destroy
ing the Railroad, trestle work and bridges,
burning locomotives and railroad stock, TAX
ing prisoners. and destroying stores of all
kinds.
(Signed) GRANT.
Chicago 10th, P. M.-Not word has
been received, up to this time, either con-
frming or contradicting the Philadelphia re-
port of last night as regards the capture of
Richmond. The report is still believed in
that city, but full credit should not be given
it until further dispatches confrmatory are
received.
New York, May 9th The Times CORES
pondent, who accompanied Stoneman's raid,
gives the following particulars His whole
forpe erpssed on the 29th of April at Kelly's
Ford, and moved On to the Orange and Alex
andria Railroad, where it met two rebel reg
igents. After skirmish the latter retreated
toyards Gordonsville.
Gen. Buford's force crossed the Rapidan at
Morton's Ford. causing $50 infantry to va
cate Raecoon Ford. They then crossed the
Rappahannock. A few minor captures were
made. On lst of May our forces got close OF
the heels of rebels at Orange Springs, who,
to escape, abandoned their wagons and pro-
Visions On the ID of May Louisa Court
House was occupied, and the railroad track
towards Gordonsville destroyed for ten miles,
and two trains of cars were burnt. Soon af-
ter, on same P NJ, detachment destroyed
portion of the road between Gordonsvills