The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09

Philadelphia, 9th, Il. M.-The Bulletin
says private dispatch from perfectly trust
worthy source has been received, the tenor
of which is as follows: The authorities at
Washington are perfectly confident of Hook
| er's success that he can maintain his posi-
| ton. Reinforcements to the number of 80,
900 men, under Heintzleman, have been sent
| him.
New York, 6th-The following is from the
| Herald'sextras: Our messengers from Hook
er's army bring the details of his movements
to Monday night, and the movement of Sedg-
wick to two O'Clock, Tuesday morning.
Hooker maintained his new line at the edge
of the woods, short distance from Chancel-
lorsville, crossing main road leading to U.
5. Ford, without important change. There
was no fighting there until late Monday P.
NJ, when division advanced towards Fred
ericksburg. meeting rebel skirmi.hers in the
| woods and driving them back The main
body pushed ahead, meeting large bodies of
rebels in double lines of battle, A half hours
fighting ensued, our batteries compelling re-
bells to fail back in disorder.
From Sedgwick's corps the Herald prints
the following in substance: 1t appears that
after the great struggle Of Sunday, Lee de-
tached large body to reach Sedgwick $ rear,
and at the same time on Monday morning
large masses of rebels appeared on heights
east of fredericksburg, where we had but
small force, having sent the greater part to
strengthen Sedgwick's position. The ridge
was reinquished after a short resistance.
Sedgwick was hotly engaged all Monday, the
rebels pressing at all points. His men were
oblige to give way to overwhelming masses
of rebels, when violent brigade made fu-
rious charge, repulsing them and securing
the safety of that portion of the army. The
slaughter of enemy mere and Gear banks was
perfectly terrible. Sedgwick recrossed the
river in the face of the enemy. After mid
night the enemy reaching our brigade with
artillery
Washington, 5th.-Additional prisoners
from Rappahannock, making in all some
1000. have arrived. Beaurcgard has reached
Richmond with some forces from Charleston,
and taken command of the defenses around
Richmond
Cairo, Gth-A steamer from Memphis re-
ports that Sherman's expedition up the va
zoo had returned to 1oung's Point. The
movement was only a feint to attract atten-
tion Of enemy, and draw their troops away
from south Of Vicksburg. The gunboats
that accompanied the expedition engaged the
batteries at Haynes Bluffs. One was Sc
VereiN uanldgeu DN TeDel SUOt. OuT loss Cu
killed and wounded.
Cincinnati, May 6th.-Consderab.e excite
ment exists at Dayton in consequence Of the
arrest of Vallandigham. At dark last night
a mob of 600 men gutted the Journal office
and burnt the building. The fire was com
municated to adjoining buildings and several
were consumed. All the telegraph wi, es
we're cus down, and bridges burnt to stop pas
co 0a of troopS Thc1- bnUarar arrival Of a
late hour and put stop to the disturbance.
Burnside has declared martial law in Mont
gomery county, of which Dayton is the coun-
ty seat. The Dayton Empire, Yallandig
hams organ, has been suppressed and the
editor imprisoned. Vallandigham is being
tried to-day before military court.
New York, 7th.-The morning papers con-
tain no news relative to army movements on
Sunday and Monday additional to what has
besn already telegraphed. Not syllable of
war matters yet allowed by the Government
to be telegraphed from Washington for pub
lication. The Herald prints the following:
We learn by special messenger that great
cattle was fought on Tuesday. and Hooker
with his army driven back across the Kappa
hammock Lee was heavily reinforced a..d
the last battle exceeded in slaughter those of
the previous days. Nothing has yet been
heard of Stoneman. 1t seems impossible 70
doubt that he and his force will yet be cap.
tured.
New York. 7th, $50 A. M.-The Herald
has lust issued an Extra, containing the fol-
lowing, under date T. S. Ford. May 9th =
Yesterday morning three trains were order
ed back to camp, and by dark the whole of
the extra caissons, pack mules, &C., were at
Falmouth. The wounded were hastily re
moved and sent to Washington, leaving no.
thing on the other side except infantry and
artillery About o'clock in evening it COM
menced raining, deluging roads, tearing up
corderoys, sweeping away bridges, and
threatening destruction OF pontoons. The
river rose with great rapidity, and soon ever
flowed the ends of pontoons, rendering cross
| ing impossible. The upper pontoon was ta-
ken up and used for lengthing out others
| After several hours very hard labor, the
bridges were once more ready. Pine boughs
were spread upon the pontoons to prevent the
noise in crossing, and about midnight the
troops commenced falling back. The first
corps was the first to cross, and are now
nearly all over The third corps remains in
the entrenchments to cover the retreat. 1t
is hoped that the army will reach this side
before the enemy discovers the retreat; but
| cannOnaQlDg cUinlieuCtu Quilt DfIshiy al Tue
| front. and desperate battle is not improba-
blr In any event. we can doubtless retire
across the river without serious loss, but if
discovered in our attempt, the struggle will
be fierce If unmolestcd, the troops can get
over bv noon. The roads are in horrible
condition. almost as bad as when Barnside
foundered here last " inter. Our sick are
living in the road, bun ambuiances are coming
up to remove them. There was no fighting
on the 5th of any consequence. Our sharp
shooters are quite active, and the artillery
opened occasionally, but the results are un-
important The enemy evidently massed
his army on our right, with view, it is be
lieved, of crossing above and attacking us on
our right flank and rear. The high water
will frustrate that movement. The pontoon
trains are down near Hamilton Crossing
Some fears are entertained that the rebels
would make demonstration across the river
below Fredericksburg. Great numbers of
wounded have fallen into the hands of the
enemy. Our dead on the battle field of
Sunday are still unburied, and the wounded
are undoubtedly lying in great number for
want of attention DR.. johnson, Medical
Inspector of Army, will go over with corps
of surgeons to take charge of the wounded.
He will probably be sent across as soon as
practicable. Hooker is very much depress-
ed. Last night he had consultation with
commanding Generals, in which it was urg-