The Shasta courier., 1863-11-07
SHASTA COURIER.
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.

of the Alexandria Railroad have been COM
pleted to Catlett's Station, and the road Is
being pushed to Warrenton Junction.
A special dispatch to World, dated Wash
ington, 30th, says the railroad is completed
70 Warrenton junction. The rebels hold the
bridge across the Rappahannoek IN great
force. Our troops somewhat advancing.
New York. 31st,-The Times has the fol-
lowing:
Morris Island, 27th.-Three heavy guns
have been turned on Charleston, each throw
ing she'll with Greek fire into heart of the
city. Other guns open on city this P. NJ
1t was not intended at first to make COM
mencement of such vigorous character, but
circumstances have entirely changed the pro-
gramme. Our batteries are also at work on
johnson Sumter and Moultrie. Enemy re-
plies reservedly to-day. He is evidently ta-
ken by surprise, although he had sufficient
warning. Four Monitors in position off Sui
2ivan's Island. It is understood they will
engage the rebel works this p. NJ. Ironsides
shows no disposition to participate.
Headquarters Department of the South,
327th.-A number Of heavy guns in Wagner
and Gregg opened on samter and johnson
yesterday, continued during the day, and re
sumed again this morning. The range Of
our guns on Sumter and johnson is one third
less than before the capture of Wagner and
Gregg. Firing on our side excellent; every
Sbo II
about noon yesterday. His practice is infe-
rior to that exhibited weeks ago. No casu-
alties occurred on our side No damage to
our works. Land batteries alone engaged.
The object of our FIRE was to get range Of
rebel works and prevent the construction Of
inferior batteries, and mounting guns in
Sumter
Nashville, 3lst.-Lookout Mountain was
taken on the 2Sth by our troops under Gen.
Hooker. with llth Corps, portion of 18th,
and Chalmers division 4th Corps. 80 seri-
ous opposition was made. River now open to
Chattanooga, and army relieved from further
interruption of communications.
Washington, 0th-Gen Thomas tele-
graphed to War Department yesterday NOR
ming as follows Gen Hooker was attacked
at midnight, and severe fight ensued, con-
tinuing two hours. Hooker reports at half
past seven, A. NJ, that the conduct of the
troops was splendid They repu'sed the en-
emy's attack, and drove him from every po-
sition he assailed.
New York, 3lst.-Gold 463 and 46s.
a Lett n from Banks Headquarters, dated
October 18th. says Gen. Dick Taylor is at
OpelousaS, and Kerby Smith at Shreveport
Latest from army Of Cuffs to yesterday, and
is of cheering character. The column un-
der Franklin reached OpelousaS at noon yes.
terday. Enemy made stand at distance Of
miles 5ut were quickly driven in. Our troops
well supplied ard in fine health and spirits.
Advance camp row leyond OpcIousas, and
enlistment Of colored soldiers rapidly filing
ur. Mississippi ROW free from GuerrillaS,
and business rapidly increas s;ng.
New York. 30th.-The Richmond Wing of
Ahe Goth says Commissioner 0uld returned from
an interview with Yankee Comm n er Meredith,
who intimated that he had no power to nego-
tiate for further exchange OF prisoners; that
Stanton always opposed any exchange of pris-
oners during raids and his policy now was the
policy of the Government This will probably
be the last interview unless request for its re-
newal comes from the cther side.
Washington, 30th-Private adyices from
Chattanooga, to-day state that temporary solu-
tion of difficulty supplying Chattanooga has
been found previous to recent victories by
building railroad from Bridgeport to Jaspera
village, about u miles northeast. The bed of
which was in part graded some years since -
This shortens 20 miles Of ;eTrib,e ;and carriage
to 5 miles, which can be overcnme with COM
paratve ease. There seems to be no prospect
of immediate general moyemeut. Genera
Sherman cannot reach Chattanooga for month
and main portion of the ID Army Corps has
been chiefly engaged guarding railroad and
other lines of communication The enemy is in
no condition after his recent reverses to make
any serious attempt to improve his position and
the status IS therefore likely to be same for
some time.
Washington, lst.-A special agent of the
Treasury Department arrived here on business
connected with the late discovery of frauds,
which made in the following manner: For
months past the sales of ri-s vessels have ellie
tied the important fact that the goods on board
which were intended to run the blockade were
manufactured chilly in New York This cir
cumstance, with others, furnished conclusive
proof that vessels left that por; evidently de-
signed for the rebels. 1t is stated that from ten
to twelve vessels left that por: every week with
this object in view. In order not to destroy the
trade between the British Colonial ports and
New York, bonds are laid in the Custom House
that the goods exported are to be used and con-
sumed exclusively at their destination An
official who has been suspected at the Custom
House is accused Of having laid bogus, worth
less bonds for this purpose and having received
large sums from those interested to do So By
means of false entries and lying clearances it
is understood that New York was made the
great market for supplying the South with all
articles needed, not only tor sustenance bat to
carry on the rebellion.
Cincinnati, 2d.-An extraordinary case of
treason has recently come To lipbt imDlicstinr