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

ness IS Deing resumed, ana a general Ieeilt's
of security prevails. A man named An
drews. who seems to have been the leader o.
the mob. has been arrested and sent to Fort
Lafayette. Ia several small towns in the
suburbs riotous demonstrations have been
prevented by the action of the Catholic priest.
New York, I6th.-500 cavalry sabres and
100 muskets have been seized. by the police
on Station street. The arrest of Andrews
gives great satisfaction He is said TO be-
long 10 one Of the T. L. VS., and has been
quite prominent in certain political Admins
tration gatherings Of late.
New York. l7th.-Everything is reported
quite to-day. The negroes who found places
OF safety in the arsenal on 7th Avenue were
Yesterday removed to Rcer's Island, inclu-
ding the children from the Colored Orphan
ASYLUM. The colored residents of Five
Points also left for Long Island
The residence of the enrolling officer of
Winchester county was sacked on Wednes-
day night, 18th. In Brooklyn a strict watch
is kept in all the wards. \ large force is in
reserve to meet any trouble that may occur.
New York. 17th-General Fitzpatrick ar
rive1 here last night. \ force of cavalry as
a mounted patrol will be Immediately organ
lied. Probably the last fight of consequence
took place last night near 29th street, where
a military force had been sent to drive away
the scnundrels, who were plundering, The
mob concentrated strongly, and the military
withdrew. Nearly every house for nearly 3
or 4 blocks on both sides the street were fill
ed with the mob, who fred bullets, stones
and other deathly missiles upon soldiers.
The Times report says that - members of
a regiment We're killed. 200 regulars were
sent up, when terrible battle took place
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prisoners. Police are constantly bringing in
prisoners.
In accordance with call, some 5000
Irishmen assembled in front of Bishop
Hughes residence, and were addressed by
him. lie coun eled them to bear their sup
posed evils rather than commit greater. He
exhorted them to stop riotous proceedings.
The crowd then peaceably dispersed.
New York, 10th. Money easy at G and
per cent. Gold steady at 265.
New York, lTth.-A Washington dispatch,
dated last night, says reconnotering party
through Shenandoah returned today. Ash
bv's Gap was held by the 800 or 400 rebels,
who were dispersed. Several officers and
privates were captured. A General from the
army reports that the rebel army is massed
between Williamsport and Martinsburg, on
main road through the latter place to Win
chester. Ills trains are rapidly moving down
the Valley.
Headquarters Department of the South,
Morris Island, July i2th.-To HALLECK: |
have the honor to report that at 5 O'Clock on
the morning of July 10Th, made an attack
on the enemy fortified position, at the south
end of Morris Island, and after three
hours engagement, captured all his strong
holds on that part of the island, and pushed
forward my infantry to within 600 yards of
Fort Wagner. We now hold all the island
except an area on the north end, which in
eludes Fort Wagner and the Cummings
Point batteries mounting II or l6 heavy
guns in the aggregate. Our assaulting COZ
umn landed in small boats, under cover of
the batteries of Folly Island and Monitors,
which entered the man channel about abreast
Morris Island. The Monitors continued to
fire during the day, mostly against Fort Wag,
ner. At daybreak on the 1lth an attempt
was made to carry Fort Wagner by assault,
which was gained, but the supports recoled
under the fire to which they were subjected
and could not be got up. Our losses in both
actions will not vary much from $50 killed
wounded and missing. We have taken IL
pieces of heavy ordnance, and large guam
tity of camp equipage. The enemy's loss is
about 200. (Signed)
j. A. GILNER, Gen. Com
New York, I1th.-It is understood the
Mayor will issue proclamation this P. NJ,
announcing the virtual suspension of the
riot, but recommending citizens to arm them
selves to protect their property. 80 rioters
were killed last night, 1t is stated officially
that no orders have been received counter
nanding the draft Gen. Wool has been re-
lieved from command. Gen. Candy has been
appointed to the Department of the East.
Chicago, lStb.-From rebel sources we
have report of skirmishing going on between
Federal army and rebels, under Johnston, a
short distance from jackson, Miss. on A. NJ.
of the 10th. Later reports say the Federals
are shelling the city.
Philadelphia, 17th.-Charlcston reported
to be evacuated and burnt, but not credited
New York, 1Sth.-The following has bcsa
received by the Fulton, with dates from Port
Royal to 10Th: Gen. Gilmer commenced min
ing Fort Wagner. Siege progressing favor
ably. Force taken Qualifications on James
Island rs far as Secessionvile
Memphis. l6th,-Most of Forests men
succeeded in escaping eastward across Ten
nessee river. Col. Hatch captured his bat
teries aud train. There is now no consider
able body Of rebels north of this line.
Cincinnati, l7th.-I5, 900 Union troops en-
countered Morgan's forces in jackson coun-
ty, Ohio, this p. NJ. The latter retreated
easterly, with loss Of killed. The roads in
that direction are blocked with trees to de-
lay his progress. Gen. Hobson's advance
reached Piketon to-day, y hours behind
Morgan. The rebels destroyed the Touring
mills and depot at jackson. completely sack
ed the town and carried off all horses
Chicago, lSth.-Nothing has yet been re.
ceivcd by Government regarding reported
fall Of Charleston A letter III Boston Jour
nal, dated ''of Charleston, July 18th, y
says the grent final attack vas assigned for
Tuesday, the 18th, and adds, = everything
is working we'll" Gold quiet 1851
New York, lSth.-Advices per Fulton
state that the result of Gilmer's operations
on a. N. of l4th are. he has possession of all
the batteries en- Norris Island, save Fort
Wagner.
Cairo, lSth.-The news from Sherman
reachesssthe 18th. That day his forces were
investing Johnston at Jackson, Miss. Troops
were on all sides but east, along which
Pearl river runs. Johnston may escape by
crossing this river, though it is said we have
guns partially surrounding the crossing.
Memphis, l6th.-Later dispatches say
Sherman's forces occupy jackson.
Cincinnati. Headquarters Morgan s
forces were at Chester last night, and this
A. N. broke up and scattered. One party of
l5O attemntaA IN cross the river or Bu.fin r.