The Shasta courier., 1863-11-28

were kept III t.auIness that nlght u - -
protect the American Consnl's residence
New York, 22d.-An Army OF the Potomac
dispatch, dated November 2lst, states that the
army is not advancing. The rains have cansed
some mud, but the roads will soon oe dry.
The Washington special dispatch OF the
Herald states that little apprehension is felt for
the safely of Burnside. The junction of Sher-
man with Thomas enables Grant to reinforce
Burnside.
A Knoxville letter TO the Herald, dated No
vember 7th, mentions fight between Union
and rebel North Carolnians, on French Broad
river, in which the former whipped the latter.
During the fight many rebel regiments skedad-
died to the Union ranks.
The Times has an Annapolis md, letter of
November 18th, containing list of thirty
paroled Uniousts who arrived from Richmond.
They confirm the previous account of horrible
hardship and suffering.
Philadelphia, 23d-The following is from a
letter dated Port Hudson, November 3d. writ
ten by member of the Seventh r giment =
We have just received positive information that
First Lieutenant Coleman, of New York, who
was captured two months ago, while out en- Il
raid, was hanged within twenty-four hours af-
terward, together with twenty-four mi
Yates (colored), who were capture. with him.
htSHiliptOu, sOu-1u6 htpuOilCtn extra
says: This morning at early dawn the Army
Of the Potomac broke camp near the north
bank of the Rapidan, with ten days cooked
rations in wagons. and commenced an advance
movement against the enemy, upon the order OF
General Meade 1t is supposed that by neon
to-day the whole of our army was beyond the
Rapdan. Lee mnst fight or run. If he resist
ed the crossing Of the Rapdan, there has been
k..tf flA hafn 1-c,, ~
resisted, that is good evidence Lee is not strong
enough to fight outside of the forti6catons. In
the latter event, Lee will fall back on Gordons-
vile or Richmond. Reports of Lees army be-
ing at Hanover Junction are mere speculations.
New York, 23d.-A special dispatch TO the
World, dated Washington, November 22d, says
Advices from the front tonight. from one OF
your special correspondents, say the weather
has cleared up. The roads were not much
damaged by the late rains. In view of this,
important results are now daily anticipated
The enemy is certainly in force on the south
bank of the Rapidan.
A Morris Island letter, dated November 10Th.
say: Nineteen shells were fired into Charleston
on November 18th. falling into the most popu-
lous portion Of the city. On SUNDAY night
tl5th), very heavy rebel Ere was continuous
ly poured into our batteries from the rebel
works. There is nothing new from the fleet.
Cincinnati, 23d--Major General Foster has
arrived here, and will leave for Knoxville to-
day. Official advices from East Tennessee 10
IL o'clock yesterday morning. November 22d,
are encouraging. Up TO that time the firing at
Knoxville had been heard by onr extreme out
posts at Cumberland Gap. Adjutaut Stanly, OF
the Twelfth Kentucky cavalry. who arrived at
Cumberland Gap yesterday, brings hopeful
news of the situation. Burnside was still hold.
ing out. and declared that lie would certainly
hold Knoxville. The rebel force opposing him
was estimated at $4,000. Knoxville was no,
closely invested. The enemy have withdrawn
from the south side of the river and We forage
there. The artillery firing on the 10th and
goth was very severe, and the enemy sustained
heavy loss. Brigadier General Sanders, who
was wounded at Campbells S,ation a few days
age, has since died. Gel. wolford is slightly
wounded.
The Commercial says the Withdrawal of the
enemy from the south side Of Knoxville is sig
niicant of 4 decisive repulse Burnside Is
holding Knoxville. under instructions from
Grant. 1t is not to be supposed. therefore, that
the forces under Thomas, Hooker and Sherman