The Shasta courier., 1863-09-26
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.

New York, 21st.-The Worlds private
adyices represent that there is considerable
feeling in New Orleans on the Intervention
question, particularly among French and
Creole population. This feeling has been
much stimulated by mails from the North
1t was known to the French Consul at New
Orleans that the French occupied Matamoras
with 1900 or 5000 men within a few days.
"A collision is anticipated between French
and Federal gunboats atthe mouth OF the Kio
Grande, on some matter connected with cot
ton and Confederate supplies. Feelings in
regard to intervention recently indicated by
advance of per cent. on Confederate bonds.
Ex-Gov. Morehead, of Kentucky, now in
Paris, it is positively alleged has written to
a friend in New York that Napoleon and
JEFF. Davis had formed secret treaty for
recognition, through the agency of Siidell.
New York, 2lst.-W ashington corrcspon-
dence Of Herald makes statement to effect
that Stephens mission to Washington was to
cansult with Federal authorities as to whe-
ther satisfactory terms OF compromise might
be arranged, so as to save the Confederacy
the disgrace of inviting foreign aid the said
aid to be an arrangement with France to as
sist rebels with fleets and armies in exchange
for possession of Texas. 1t is alleged that
Stephens is now in Paris effecting this ar
arrangement.
New York, 21st-Money easy at 81 and
81. Gold opened at 394, closing firm at $751;
New York, 2lst.-A special dispatch from
the Army of the Potomac says that the rains
of the 18th has swollen the Rapidan river
several feet We have lost in skirmishes
during past week 90 men and officers.
Washington, 2lst.-The army remains
quiet ou Rapidan, the enemy being still
strongly posted on south side, with few
troops on north side some distance up stream.
There are no signs of any any offensive
movement at present 1t is definitely known
that both Longstreet's and Ewells corps
have been sent to Bragg.
ST. Louis, 2lst.-The steamer Marietta
was boarded and plundered on the 18th at
Dover Landing, Lafayette county, Mo-
Three soldiers were killed. During the past
week 5000 persons crossed the river at Lex
ington, mostly refugees, from the border
counties. Cass county, under Ewing's order,
is nearly depopulated.
Messengers recently arrived at Fort Scott
report Coffee at Cowskin Prairie, with $50
men. Quantrell has passed Balls Mill, with
most of his command. 1t is supposed he is
going TO Join Coffee. Blunt is on his way up
with small escort.
Chicago, 2lst.-A late Chattanooga Rebel,
now published at Marietta, Ca, contains or
ders from Governor for all who can supply
themselves with arms to repair to nearest
railroad station for transportation to Bragg's
army. The Governor informs the people
that he has already sent forward $4,000 men,
and exults over the effect of the call. He
says the stations are alive with men anxious
TO Join Bragg.
Washington, 2lst.-Natlonal Republican
says: The enemy attacked Rosecrans again
on Sunday morning, Goth, at O'Clock. with
overwhelming force. The battle ragged fierce
ly all day. According to the latest accounts,
Wkich left Chattanooga at o'clock last even.
ter panic and confusion but from to 10
thousand of these had been rallied and cot
back to their places. The whole remainder
of army had not retreated, and at latest mo-
ment was driving advance ofrebel army back.
This we know is the latest news here. The
number killed and wounded ca beth side will
efobably not fall short of sc, 600.
Louisville, KY, .-Midnight.-N a
word from Roseerans' army to- day. Rumors
are current. not traeeable to any reliable
that large part Grants army is rapidly
moving to aid of Rosec-ans, and that the en-
gagement between the armies is still pro
crossing. The military authorities here do
not believe any very disasterous results have
occurred to the Army of the Cumberland.
Chicago, 22d.-The battle Of Saturday,
10Th, resulted favorably for US, We having
held our own as established on left. and
concentrated our forces, and Sunday A. NJ.
held same line. with our right resting on
ridge of hills, and our left protected by rude
works thrown up during the night on the
east side of Rossville, and Lafayette, four
miles south of Rossviiie. In the fight Of Sat
urdav we lost about GOO killed aud 2000
wounded, and were ahead three pieces of ar
tillery.
The engagement was renewed at 9 o'clock
A NJ. on Sunday, 20th. by attempt Of reb-
els to storm Thomas left and front several
times. They were seriously repulsed with
heavy loss. Very little loss to us. Fight
lasted an hour and a half, and was one of the
most terrific of the war, continuous fire of
musketry and artillery being kept up with
deadly effect during this time. and right and
centre not being engaged. Skirmishers was
keeping up 4 rafting fire on the enemy, who
finding their assaults in vain, maneuvred to
the left with intention of throwing their
forces on Rossville road and attacking Tho.
mas on the left. At this juncture Thomas
ordered Brandon to move on the left of line
and protect flank, and Gen. Rosecrans at
same time sent Gems. Davis anu Van Cleve
from right and centre to support Brandon in
his effort to hold the line of Rossville and
nroteet Thomas left flank.
Enemy made vigorous attack on that part
of our line, piercing center and cutting off
Davis and Brandon from left, and driving
center into mountains, right and center being
much scattered without any serious loss in
killed or wounded. Right and center being
drawn, Thomas's right became exposed to
most terrific flank attack. Reynolds and
Brandon's divisions, composing right of
.Thomas's line was swung around his extreme
left as at first. This also fell back short dis
;tance on Rossville road Parts of center
were gathered up and reported to Thomas,
who made several stands. but was unable to
check rebels advance until arrival of rein
forcements-
At o'clock General Granger, with one
division reserves, came up and was thrown
into centre, driving enemy some distance
from his position on strong ridge, with heavy
loss. Fire from Changers batteries literally
moving them down. This fight only lasted
half hour, with slight loss to US. After
this bloody repulse, enemy remained quiet
until about O'clock, P. NJ, persisting. how
ever, in man@uvering on both hanks. Their
correct information of country enabling
them to do so with great facility. Having got