The Shasta courier., 1863-06-13
Latest by Telegraph.

Washington, 1lth--A Poolesville, Md,
dispatch to-day says: The rebels $50 strong,
crossed the river at daylight this A. NJ,
and dashed rapidly up the tow path, driving
in our pickets to within three miles of Poole
vile. The enemy retreated in same direc-
tion they came, destroying picket camps on
their retreat Our loss, killed, wounded
rebel loss was l Lieutenant and l private
killed.
Washington, 1lth.-It has been ascertain
ed that rebel cavalry at Culpepper, so severe
ly handled In recent engagement. arc now
supported by large bodies of infantry and ar
tlllery. We have nothing in reference to the
recent light beyond the imperfect accounts al
ready teiegraphed. 1t is announced that
Government will give the enrolment act the
most liberal construction that may be posi-
Bile.
Columbus, o., 11th.-The Democr attic
state Convention met in this city to-day
ex-governor Medill presided on motion of
Dr. oids the Convention proceeded to nomi-
nate candidate for Governor. C. L. VAL
iandlgham, Pugh and Jewett were placed in
nomination, on lst ballot Vallandigham re-
ceived 364 votes and Jewett 9, nomination Of
Nallandigham was then made unanimous.
Philadelphia 11th-The following was
received by mail from Washington, dated
June 10th. Two dispatches were received
tonight from Gen. Grant, addressed to diff
ferent gentlemen in high official positions.
The dispatches are dated Monday, June 9th.
An important fact, and one which relieves
much anxiety, is derived from them, namely,
that Grant was in communication with Banks
as late as June 4th, at which time Port Hud-
son was closely invested. Grant reports
what is already known, that Johnston is con-
centratng his troops to operate against him,
and mentions report that three Divisions
went from Gen. Bragg to reinforce Johnston.
Breckenridge was known to have ioined the
rebel commander Vieksburg was still close
ly invested, and the seige progressing favor.
ably.
The tenor of the dispatch is such as to
show that Grant fears neither the enemy in
front nor rear. and will protect his lines at
all hazards. 1t is presumed he did not know
at the date of the dispatches whether or not
he was to be reinforced. This information
inspires increased hope and confidence in the
final success of the siege.
Washington, 1lth.-An unofficial telegram
received to-day from Vicksburg, says the
rebels in small force attacked Milliken's
Bend and Young's Point on 9th, but were re-
pulsed at both points, The colored corps at
the former place at first gave way, but hear
ing that those of their number who were
captured were killed, they rallied with great
fury and routed the enemy.
Advices to 4th from Port Hudson have
been received. Everything looked favorable
to our final success
Cairo, llth.-A dispatch dated Walnut
Hill, Vicksburg, June 5th, says Gen. Johns
ton took possession of Yazoo city May 31st,
and Gen. Grant sent large force, that lad
skirmish with the enemy. They captured
40 prisoners. Rebels fred but one yolley,
and then fed Union flags have been seen
hoisted on several buildings between the va
zoo and Big Black. The bombardment con
tinues. A fire in Vicksburg on Monday
night, June 9Th, destroyed large quantity
of commirsary stores. which must prove a
serious loss to the enemy. A sortie was
made on Nee Cernand's line on night of June
3D.. There was sharp work for few min
utes, when rebels withdrew inside of their
forti6eations.