The Shasta courier., 1863-10-10
EASTERN INrELLIGENCE

New York, 6th.-The Herald has special
despatch from Nashville the 5th which says
\ an unusual degree of excitement prevails to-
day, in consequence of the rebel General For
rest. with force of about 6OO0 mounted men
having made a raid on our line of railroad
communication, ,betweenIhere and Bridgeport,
or Chattanooga. Just at this particular time
no trains are leaving for the direction of the
| front. This circumstance need give no par
ticular cause for alarm. The enemy may
succeed in interrupting communications for
a few hours, but we have not only force to
drive him back, but to defeat an immensely
heavier force. Unless the enemy is very des.
perate he will notyenture to attack Chatta-
nooga. If be should do SO there is every
probability that be will be defeated.
These cavalry movements do not surprise
US, as it is only when heavy bodies Of infan-
try move on our lines of communication or
our Aanks that we prepare for serious en-
gagement. Let me assure loyal people that
fears for Rosecrans' rear and for the safety of
Murfreesboro need not be entertained, unless
the enemy has moved on our rear or flank in
full force.
Washington, 5th.-Full official udvices of
late date have been received at the Navy
Department from Dahlgren. Although from
their nature their publications at this time
would be highly indiscreet, they show that
neither Dahlgren nor Gilmore have been idle,
but pushing forward preparatory for renewal
of active efficient operations.
New York, 6th.-A F.rtress Monroe, dis
patch dated 4th, to the Herald, states that an
expedition on large scale, consisting of ar.
tillery. cavalry and infantry, has been or
ganized, and in conjunction with several
army Gunboats, started from here yesterday
P. NJ Its destination is unknown, even to
those participating. The troops left under
sealed orders, which will not be opened until
certain place of rendezvous, which is ap-
pointed, is reached where various comman-
ders are to meet and adopt such measures as
will insure the success Of the expedition.
Major General Foster has planned the cam
paign, and disclosed his plans TO few CON-
petent and Trustworthy officers, in whom he
reposes confidence. The object of the expi-
dition is to strike severe blow on vital
point. If properly carried out i. will have
telling etSest, and may be conducive in has
tening on the fall campaign on both sides.
The steamer Fulton, from Charleston Bar
on the Sd, has arrived. She brings no news
The rebel steamer Diamond has been cap
tured by the gunboat Stella and taken to
Port Royal. She had a valuable cargo of
saltpetre and liquors. A Newbern letter of
the 30th says the gunboat Bombshell left
Newbern few days ago under sealed or
ders and made reconnaissance to Paslua-
lick river, which empties into Albemarle
Sound. She landed boats crew near Eliz-
abeth City. which was captured by the reb
els, when the Bombshell opened a vigorous
fire ON the town, doing considerable damage.
New York, 6th.-The steamer Cosmopol-
itan, from Hilton Head on the g. NJ of Sd,
has arrived. The yach. Tortugas arrived at
Hilton Head from Key West, Tortugas, and
other ports. The reports no yellow fever at
any of those places.
Washington. 5th.-A letter dated Dalton.
Ga, Sept. 25th, published in the R ch mond
Dispatch, says that the oveT sanguine multi
tude are somewhat disappointed to know that
easy job. Although his losses have been
heavy, he yet has very formidable army.
The Richmond Examiner says that tele
grams from irresponsible parties would have
us believe that Bragg had cut Rosecrans'
communications, holding Lookout Mountain,
the road to Nashville &C.. but from Bragg's
failure to resume tie offensive we fear there
is too much truth in Rosecrans' dispatch to
his Government, that he holds an mpregna.
BILE position. The two armies were still con-
fronting each other, at last accounts, at Chat
tanooga. Rosecrans, it is said, has estab
lished three lines in front of the town, 1t is
also reported that Bragg is fortifying Mis-
sionary Ridge.
Chicago, 6th.-The cavalry engagement on
Friday took place at Andersons Cross
Roads, Tennessee, not kentucky, as stated
in yesterdays dispatch.
Washington, CHA Nashville dispatch
says the rebels burnt railroad bridge at Ste
vens Greek and another over Stone river
After the capture of McMinnville on the 5th
by the rebels under Wheeler, they burnt l
locomotive, 10 cars, and took number of
railroad men prisoners. Subsequently Col.
McCook, with brigade of cavalry, attacked
them, scattering them in every direction. On
Sunday morning, 4th, the rebels appeared
before Murfreesboro, driving our troops into
intrenchments. After remaining all day and
part of the night they destroyed the railroad
bridge.
Washington telegram says Wheeler,
with Dolwitt's 5000 cavalry and mounted in
fantry, succeeded in getting In rear of Rose
Grams and attacking ammunition trains
There seems to be a rebel battery on Chat
tanooga road, seeking to discover weak
point in our lines. We captured 400 rebels,
who were tearing up railroad track near
Christiana.
New York, 6th.-Money active and frmer
at and per cent. Gold irregular, op ming
at 45l, advancing to AS, and closing heavy
at 46.
Washington, 6th.-A band of guerrillas.
under White; made a raid last night ON
Langley, miles above Georgetown, driving
pickets in. No damage reported. Guerril
las also entered Fairfax Court House last
night and seized considerable amount of
stores and supplies.
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