The Shasta courier., 1863-07-04
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.

dred thousand names were obtained
Two steamers and one bark left to-day in
search of privateers. Admiral Dalhgren
left Philadelphia to-day for Port Royal
Hanover Junction, Va, June 9th A. NJ.
Telegraph communication with Harris
burg, Pennsylvania ,istopped an hour since.
The inference is that rebels are there
There is no intelligence stated by which we
can ascertain the fact.
Cincinnati. 27th.-Matters in Indiana are
becoming serious Col Bidwell, who has
four companies there, has asked for rein
'forcements and a section Of artillery. The
resistors are said to number fifteen thousand.
New York, 27th.-Shelbysville, Tenn,
is occupied by Federal force, Gen. Bragg
having evacuated.
The Tribune's New Orleans letter, dated
18th. says Banks issued an order yesterday
for 1000 volunteers to make final charge on
enemies works. The 4th and 9th Washing
ton Volunteers were received, and were re-
pulsed and afterwards were nearly all taken
prisoners.
Richmond Despatch of 23d states it is
thought that Vicksburg must fall without the
interposition of miracles.
The same paper says it was stated yester
day that heavy force of Uuionists landed at
some point ON York river. The Despatch
mentions a rumor in circulation of battle at
Big Greek Gap, East Tenn, on Friday last,
26th, between Buckner and the Eederals un-
der Burnside. The latter was repolsed with
heavy loss Burnside then commenced a
flank movement, and Buckner fell back to
Clinton. to.cover Knoxville.
Baltimore, 2Sth.-Informafio was receiy-
ed at 5 O'Clock this p. NJ. from Gen. Rock,
that the rebels had been at Hanover June
u, No; f;al
lowing information may be considered reh-
able. The last of Longstreet's troops pass
ed through Hagerstowp yesterday morning,
going towards Pennsylvania, proceeded by
a. P. Hills corps and Gen. Lee also passed
passed through Hagerstown. Refugees who
reached the army OF the Potomac from Rich
mond represent that there is quite panic
there Many citizens are leaving and going
to Stanton.
New York. 2Sth.-A report to Herald
from Harrisburg says at O'Clock this morn
ING the enemy demanded the surrender of
Mechanicsburg, miles from Harrisburg,
which was complied with. Our cavalry are
retreatng in good order. The town is very
quiet, most of the people having left. The
rebels captured several thousand dollars
worth of property contracted for in behalf of
the Government, consisting of salt, -four &c.
New York, 2Sth.-The Herald's Lancas-
ter Pennsylvania dispatch says that the reb-
els have possession of York, and hvae thrown
out pickets towards Lancaster.
McConnellsburg, 27th.-The rebels, about
5000 strong, under Gen. Stuart, reached
treat is supposed to be the fear of flank
movement of Gen Leroy. They are retreat
ing in direction of Chambersburg
New York, 2Sth.-The Times Baltimore
dispatch says the entire army of the Poto-
mac is on the right side of the river. A
portion of our cavalry is operating in ad
vance and in the rear. There are no
rebels at South Mountain or Brownsborough,
Maryland. They appear concentrating near
Harrisburg Rebel wagon trains loaded
with grain, large drove of sheep, hogs
and horses were driven from Galena to Ha-
gerstown.
Harrisburg, 2Sth.-The enemy is within
four miles of our works, advancing. The
firing of artillery is distinctly heard The
troops have been all day in possession await
ing an attack. The authorities feel conf
dent of their ability to repulse the rebels.
4 battle will probably take place before
night.
Harrisburg, 2Sth, 6, P M-The rebels
are within three miles. and are throwing
ments, and will make bold stand.
Harrisburg, s, p M.-The bridge over the
Susquehanna at Columbia is in flames
New York, 2Sth.-A Harrisburg special
dispatch to Herald, dated 10 O'Clock Satur-
day night, 9th, says our pickets Steretis
were driven in, and number were captur-
ed. No trains have run day to Baltimore.
Ii is rumored the rehe are moving on Har
risburg. All the citizens of Harrisburg who
are armed will cross the river to- morrow
In skirmish at Walnut Hill this morning
eleven men were wounded.
Kingston dispatch. dated A. NJ Sat
urday, 9th, says the enemy being on our
flank our forces evacuated their position and
the rebels advanced. ana at 6 p NJ. halted
Another dispatch dated on the field, four
miles east of Carlisle, says we are in line of
battle. Our forces in position on the
hill, supporting the artillery. 1t was in
tended to blow up our works upon evacua-
ting Carlisle, but regulars would rot allow
it,
New York, 29th.-A specia, dispatch to
the Times, dated Harrisburg last night SAYS
in the inner f5rtiieati1ns of Harrisburg
The enemy are advancing slowly and in
all probability will soon commence the at
tack Gen. Smith has made proper dispo-
sition Of his troops. Capt. Bryban, Chief of
Cavalry, who has been on a reconnaissance
this ?. NJ, reports rebel scouts to have
been within three miles
The enemy fred several shells from po-
sitiou west Of Oyster Point, this p NJ
Harrisburg, 2Sth.-The city to day is COM
paratiyely quiet considering the near APP
pearance of the enemy. \ portion of the
bridges on the Northern Central Railroad,
this side Of that place were destroyed When
our trooIs fell back from Carlisle, they
left in the barracks equipments for one com
pany of cavalry and regiment Of infantry
and %, 600 rations, all which have fallen into
the hand Of the enemy. Ii is reported the
barracks were burnt, but this is not confirm
ed. IL might have taken place this p. NJ.
At Mrightsville. on Susquehanna. opposite
Columbia, the troops who were guarding the
Northern Central Railroad evacuated the
Columbia bridge on the approach of the enc.
my, XeeptCoionel Fitch regiment. who re-
manned at Wrightsville to guard the bridge.
The rebels attacked in heavy force In
order to save his men. he was forced to cross
the Columbia. The magnificent bridge was
then burnt to prevent the rebels from reach
ing this side OF the river. The Government
has Information that the rebels are at Barnes
burg. il miles above Columbia, with a pou-
toon frame sufficiently large to erect bridge.
The rebels who drove our men from Shurt's