The Shasta courier., 1863-03-28
EASTERN NEWS.

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Washington. 22l-The following has been
received by Cvl. Steromer
South West Pass. March 18th. By tele-
graph from Baton Rouge.-Commodor Far
ragut. leading in the Hartford, attacked the
Port Hudson batteries last night at III o.
clock, with the fleet The steamer Missis-
| sippi ran aground, and was abandoned and
burnt The firing on both sides was rapid
and severe. The army is within five miles
of the enemy's works, in good spirits. and
bound to win. Cavalry skirmishing is the
only fighting yet.
(Signed) CnAs. BANrLEr,
Asst. Supt. of Military Telegraph.
New York, 23d-The Commercial Advcr-
tiser's Washington special this P. NJ, says
encouraging and glorious news has been re-
ceived from Farragut's fleet on the Mississip-
pi. 1t has created lively satisfaction at the
White House and Departments of the Gov
ernment. The Secretary of the Navy ia
warmly congratulated. Information has
been received by Secretary Welles that Far
ragut safely made the passage in the frigate
Hartford, flag ship, with the whole fleet, the
steamer Mississippi excepted, which vessel
got aground, and was by the Admiral's order
abandoned and burnt.
The Supreme Court for the District Of Co.
lumbia was organized to-day.
New York, 23d.-The World states that
on the 9th small rebel force was captured
six miles below Port Hudson, with the sig.
nal book of the rebel army.
Gen. Sherman commands at New Orleans
in the absence of Banks. A large number Of
| vagrant negroes have been arrested in New
| Orleans. Private dispatches received here
confirm the statement that Farragut passed
Port Hudson on the night of the l4th.
| jacksonville. Florida, was taken on the
| 10th by the negro brigade. The negroes be-
haved with propriety. On the nth Colonel
Montgomery. with 200 men, had sharp
skirmish three miles from town with 200
rebels.
A Barbados letter of Feb. 25th says that
| from the station lookout the Florida was seen
at p. NJ, with five other vessels, ten miles
from Barbados shore. A large side wheel
steamer, presumed to be the Vanderbilt,
went in pursuit.
LATER.-The Florida is now seen all right,
steering N. by E. A subsequent letter, dn-
ted Feb. 2Sth, states that the pirate arrived
at Barbados, and was supplied with coal. .
&C., and feted by the Governor, for which the
pirates returned thanks by impressius 20
| Dritlsn sailors.
New York. 23d--The steamer George
Washington, from New Orlean. March 18th.
has arrived. The Era of the 18th main,ains
a rumor that Port Hudson had been evacu-
ated, which was not credited.
| A Washington special to the Times. and
| Tribune states that the rebels are preparing
to fall back towards Richmond
Apprehensions are entertained by the Da-
| of Il riv
Refugees confirm this theory, and add that
Lees army is much reduced by the with
drawalof Longstreet, the two Hills and other
rebel Generals, with their commands, who
have gone to other parts of the Confederacy.
Information has been received of the cap
ture of cavalry picket guard of 20 or 80 men,
stationed at Occoquan, by a detachment cf
Stuart's cavalry, who came via Slackman' S
Ford.
The War Department has received rolls Of
the regiments comprised in the army of the
United States, which shows the number OF
absentees and deserters to be l25 600.
A large number of political prisoners have
Just arrived from Richmond, bringing sever
al southern papers. The Enquirer of March
10, commenting upon the peace resolutions
in the Confederate Congress, says it would
be much better for that body if it would at
tend to its business, that of 2abling the Pres.
ident to carry on the war The resolutions
propose the independence of the Confederate
States, the withdrawal of all troops frou,
Missouri, Maryland and Kentucky, leaving
the people free to decide which way they shall
go, the restoration of confscated and ether
private property taken against the usage oi
war, and the free navigation of the Chesa-
peake and Mississippi.
The Savannah Republican announces the
withdrawal of the entire Federal feet from
the coast in front of that city.
Washington, 22d.-Informatinn received
by the Government leads to the belief that
the rebels are abandoning the Rappahannock,
received from refugees that Longstreet is
moving towards Lynchburgh.
Washington, 23d.-A letter from Admiral
Porter dated March I4th, has been received
He speaks of the difficulties of navigating the
Yazoo Pass with safety to vessels in conse-
quence Of the natural impediments similar
to those heretofore reported. He says moth
ing of any engag cement with the enemy up to
that date.
Chicago 23d.-A special despatch from
Lake Providence, dated 16th. Contrary tC
the general relief the authorities concluded
to let the water into that point this evening,
and the water is pouring in and threatening
friend and foe alike. By morning, the great
er part of Lake Providence will be under
water.
A special despatch from Murfreesboro says
it is reported that the rebels have recrossed
Duck river in force. 1t is expected that 10
johnson will take immediate command al
Tullahoma.
Advices from Yazoo Pass represent that
there is prospect of getting through. Our
forces were hesieging Forts Pemberton and
Greenwood. A special despatch from Iar-
ris, Ky, says rebel Col. Clark surrounded
Mount Sterling this morning. Our forces,
amounting to 200, fought for an hour and
were finally compelled to surrender. The re-
bells then burnt the town. Ii is thought
Clark intends attacking Paris tonight.
Memphis, 50th.-Advices from Green
wood, Miss, received up to morning Of 10th.
On Saturday, l4th, and Sunday, 18th, the
Chilicothe kent up a cannonade The rebel