The Shasta courier., 1863-08-01
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.

fight rebels fed in direction of New Lisbon.
Ats, P. NJ, they were oyertaken by Gen
eral Shackleford, and captured. In the
mornings engagement 20 to 80 we're killed,
so wounded and 200 captured One hun.
dred horses and $50 stand of arms were ta-
ken.
Frankford. KY, 26th-The Hon John j.
Crittenden died at half past three o'clock
this A. NJ, of general debility. aged II
years.
Leavensworth, 25th.-Several fights oc-
Cured on the 6th at Elk Creek, between
2.400 Federals, with II guns, under COM
mand of Gen. Blunt, and 5000 rebels un-
der Cooper, which resulted in complete
route of the latter, with loss of 600 killed,
220 wounded and 100 prisoners. Our loss
was 10 killed and 80 wounded.
Letters from Manchester, Tenn, 4th, an
nounces capture Of Huntsville, with 800
prisoners and 200 horses and mules, by
be reduced by desertion to Is, 900 or 1000.
Washington, 26th.-Richmond papers
have the following:
Charleston, 18th THE Ironsides with 3
Monitors and mortar boats, assisted by
two land batteries, fred turiousy at Fort
Wagner all day yesterday. After furious
bombardment of IL hours, the enemy assault
ted Wagner desperately and repeatedly -
Our people fought bravely, and repulsed at.
tacks with great slaughter.
(Signed) BEAuREcARD.
Charleston, 22d.-I.oss on 18th was $50
killed and wounded. The enemy's loss in
cluding prisoners, was about 1000. Nearly
800 were buried under flag of truce.
The gun boat Pawnee, which supported
left flank, grounded, end rebel battery
opened ON her, firing so shots, 80 of which
struck her. Subsequently she foated off
and opening upon rebels, put them to flight.
Destails of the charge of the 22d made on
ing by Gen. Strong's Brigade. Scarcely
any field or line officer escaped being woun-
ded, and many killed.
New, York, 27th.-The Roanoke has ar.
rived from Havana, with dates to 22d. Ar
rival from Vera Cruz on 18th, at Havana,
states that Mexico was declared an Empire
on the 10th. Macmillan, of Austria will
bc proclaimed Emperor, if be will accept it.
If not, Napoleon is to select the sovereign.
;Salutes were fired in honor of the event.
New York. 23th-The Times dispatch,
dated Headquarters Army of Potomac, 25th,
says the position ofrebel army is as follows
On Friday morning, 9th, at 6 O'Clock the
advance of Hills and Longstreet's corps re-
treated to Culpepper. Their columns were
closed UP, and their entire corps must be
concentrated there before this time. OF this
,hovenent there can be no question Ewclfs
corps is understood to be here still, occupy
ing Shenandoah Valley, guarding fords, and
gear of rebel army.
New York, 2Sth.-A special dispatch ssys
\ train from Worrenton to Alexandria, with
300 soldiers, were fred into by guerillas this
Il ,fN
damage was done. The woods were secured
by our troops but the assailants escaped.
Washington, 21th.-.A dispatch received at
Navy Department. says on night Of 10Th,
large side wheel steamer, while trying to
run into Charleston, was chased by the
Canandagua, and other outside blockaders.
She was finally headed off and driven upon
the shoals by the Catskill, then anchored
abreast of Fort Wagner on picket duty. The
steamer was fired by her crew, and is now a
total wreck. Tie chances of the success of
such enterprises are materially lessened by
our occupation of the main channel
Washington, 27th.-Richmond Dispatch
this morning contains the following:
Morton, Miss, 24th.-The enemy evacu-
ated jackson yesterday. Col. West Adams
cavalry, dashed in and captured few strag-
glers. Canton has also been evacuated
Grants entire army has gone to Yicksburg,
and attempt to blow up the Stats House
failed, although it is badly damaged. They
had destroyed all the machines, shops and
rolling stock and tracks between jackson and
Vicksburg. Mobile swill no doubt be the
next place attacked.
Morton. Miss, 24th.-An officer from
vicksburg SAYS McPherson's entire corps
left that place July 2lst, moving up the riv.
er. Their officers stated they were going to
Richmond. Transports from above are con
stantly arriving. jeff. Davis has issued a
proclamation, appointing the 2Ist of August
as a day of humiliation and prayer
Washington, 27th.-The following is from
Richmond Dispatch of this morning:
Charleston, 24th, Q p M-The lombard
ment was renewed early this morning with
rapid continuous firing until flag of truce
went down at 9 o'clock The attack was
renewed again this evening, the enemy oc
casionally firing at Cummings Point, Snm.
ter replying heavily. The firing still goes
on. Our casualties this \. NJ, were three
killed and six wounded.
Charleston, 25th.-Regular firing from Fort
Sumter and Battery Wagn ,r at the Yankees
on Morris Island, was kept up all night, and
continued all day. The Yankees responded
from their batteries on Morris Island The
-hohltors anu iron-claus lying outside took no
part The Yankees bad two batteries on
Morris Island, and have strengthened their
position. No casualties reported to-day.
Another Monitor arrived to-day. making
six in all
Philadelphia, 2Sth.-Last evenings Wash.
ington Star says on Thursday, 2Sd. while Sd
and 9TH army corps were lying at Manassas
Gap, this side, information was received. that
Longstreet was sending brigade of his corps
forward in order. to possess himself ofthe GAP.
Gen. Schenck, commanding the Excelsior
Brigade, with 500 men, was ordered forward.
The commanding General supposed the reb.
els to be in small force on front and behind
the crest of the hill, one mile from the Gan,
between it and Front Royal 1t was there
fore supposed this brigade would be sufi
cient to dislodge the enemy. About QUAR-.
ter of mile from the crest of the hill was
stone wall. Behind this there was a small
rebel force. Gen. Schenek at once took OBJ.
servation of the ground, and after pointing
out to the regimentall commanders the work
they would have to perform, ordering his
gallant brigade forward The rebels Quick.
ly fled from the hill and took refuge behind
the stone wall. Our little force pushed on
to the wall, when from behind it arose