The Shasta courier., 1863-07-25
SHASTA COURIER,
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.

army left Martinsburg, Va, on Saturday
morning, 18th. Our whole force is across
the river The Potomac is falling rapidly.
Lees main force is retreating by the Stras-
burg and Staunton route, and not by Cul-
pepper.
Cincinnati, 20th.-Our forces are continu
ally capturing Morgan's men. BAIL Duke
was captured this morning. Over 1900 have
been taken prisoners.
New York, 2lst.-Gold regular, closing
weak at 1851.
New York, 2lst-The Commercial Adyer-
tiser's Fortress Monroe letter OF 18th July,
after referring to the capture Of Fort Pow
haitian on James River, says additional:
g Lee detached an Ensign with two boats
crews as n garrison. while the feet moved
further up the river Hardly had he left
when the Rebels returned and Q, billed up
the insignificant garrison and the camp.
The latest reports received here were to the
effect that Admiral Lee had attacked Fort
Darling, with wnat success is unknown. Re.
turned prisoners from Richmond do not
think any of Bragg's forces had reached
there. d. II. Hill commands the troops in
Richmond
Foster is said to be at Fortress Monroe
His operations will be confined to North Car
olina and Virginia.
Richmond paper Of July 18th reports
tha. the Federals were collecting in eonsid-
cradle force at Brandon. on james river.
doubtless. it says, to make raids on the Wei
don and Petersburg Railroad. Brandon is
80 miles from Petersburg
The POSTS Washington special despatch
says our cavalry has captured Il large num-
Der of stragglers from Lees refreating army
Chicago, 2.st;-'fhc Richmond Enquirer
of July 18th contains JEFF. Davis procama-
tion. calling out. under the Confederate con
scription, all whites between dhc ages of Is
and Is. To serve for three years. under pen
atty of being punished for desertinn in case
Of dsobeying the call. They are offered the
privilege of joining yoluntecr organizations
befnre enrolment.
Cincinnati. 2lst The following was re-
ceived at headquarters late last night: We
chased John Morgan and his army so miles
to-day. After cavalry skirmishing for six or
seven miles, between the 45th Ohio, which
was in advance, we succeeded in bringing the
enemy to stand about o'clock, p NJ,
when a fight ensucd lasting an hour, when
the rebels fed, taking refuge upon very
high bluff. | sent flag demanding an i'm
mediate and unconditional surrender of Nor
gan and command. Forty minutes were Civ.
all excepting Morgan, who.deSerted his com
mana. taking with him IL very small squad
surrendered. The number of killed and
wounded was inconsiderablc The number
of prisoners is 1900, including a large num-
Der of Colonels, Majors and line officers. We
captured between 600. ar 100 y, ,sterday.
think we will capture Morgan himself 20
morrow SHACKELFoRD, Brig. Gen.
Morgan's artillery and about $500 prison
ers. including Basil Duke, are expected to
arrive here to day. After being driven back
from the river on Sunday, l9th, detachment
moved mp the river towards Belleyiiie and
compelled the citizens to furnish fiat boats,
by which 800 reached the Virginia shore
Jus. rs the gunboats approached the remain
der, on the Ohio shore, they were attacked
by cavalry and gunboats, and scattered 1t
is not likely thar any more will escape than
chose mentioned above.
New Work, 20th--Late Southern papers
have the following:
Jackson, Miss, July 15th.-Pemberton
and staff arrived last night. The enemy have
been shelling al the evening. They are be-
ing reinforced.
jackson, Miss, July l6th.-The enemy
made heavy demonstration on our right and
centre, but we're repulsed. The enemy's re-
Inducements are being pushed on our right,
TO cross the Pearl river and flank our entire
position. \ block Of the city was destroyed
by the enemys shells ON Sunday, the 18th.
they were repulsed with the loss of 1000
men
Cairo, July l2th.-Yazoo City, which has
been occupied by the rebels was captured.
July 18th, by the Union forces under General
Heron. $50 prisoners were taken. Tie
f-frr, n..K III / IL
expedition, was blown up by Il torpedo
Three steamers were burned Cen Lam
man, with Sherman's advance. is rerorted to
have prematurely attacked Jackson. Miss. on
the 18th, and to have been repulsed with the
loss of 800 men. The news in regard to
Sherman's caapaign against Johnston is
very meaSre. Transports. c1nvoyeA V gun
boats. have gone up Red River. The object
is unknown.
Chicago, 22d.-By direction of the Pres.
dent, the following oti -ers are ratired from
active service: Major General Wou!. Brga-
dier General Harney, Brevet Brigadier Gen
eral Aarvcv, Brevet Brig. Geaersl Harvey
Brown. Coils. Justin Dimic and Charles S.
Merchant Lieut. Col Martin Burk.
Memphis. 20gh.-Nicksburg dates to 18th
received. Gen. Sherman ordered a general
charge on rebel works of jackson on tne 18th,
hnt found that the enemy had abandoned his
position. Only few stragsers with a few
guns and a small quantity of amrlanition
were captured. \ portion Of Sherman's ar
my now occupy jackson. at " hich place is
his headquarters. The remainder of his ar
my is on its way back 10 Nicksburr.. Il IS
stated that Johnston 5 army. on retreat, was
compelled to swim Pearl river. Natchez
was occupied by FcderaS under Gen. Ransom
on l3t,. Four rebel officers were captured
Immediately after his arrival Gen. Ransom
crossed the MiSSiSs ppi river and captured
battery of nine guns. ne then marched
back into the country and captured 247 boxes
ammunition and more guns. AT Natchez
he found 5000 head OF cattle and 400 hogs
heads of sugar. which were taken possession
of in the name of the United States.
Fortress Monroe. 2lst.-rhe gunboat Cir
caSSia. from Charleston. with dates to Fri,
day, lith, reports battle commenced on that
day by both land md naval forces, but she
brings no particulars.
Twomen on coming out of their drift en- Cot
tonwood, some twenty miles from here.
few days ago. saw on the mountain side.
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