The Shasta courier., 1863-06-13
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.

uooh on Hriuty. 1ne ODlecl Oi Tue recoH-
noisance in force was to ascertain the posi-
ton of enemy. Rebel sharpshooters made
some opposition to the placing pontoons
down. After the division crossed there was
considerable skirmishing, and the rife pits
occupied by the rebel rihemen were finally
carried and number of prisoners captured.
The rebels still hold Fredericksburg. Long
street is there. They show strong front at
the upper ford of the Rappahannock. 1t is
still believed that large part Of the rebel
forces have gone in the direction of Gordons-
vile. Our army is in good spirits and ready
to move at moments notice.
The Times special dispatch from the Army
of the Potomac says that our crossing was
very unexpected to the rebels. Two pontoons
were laid at Franklin, one mile below Fred
ricksburg Soon as the enemy discovered
our purpose they fred on our men from their
rife-pits but wers driven out. Sixty of the
22d Florida regiment were captured. We
lost five killed and twenty-five wounded
Our forces then advanced cautiously and by
night they reached Bowling, and posted pick
cts for the night. Lee marched two corps
back from the vicinity of Salem Church, to
a position in the front of our forces. Long
streets corps has been reinforced. The
troops at Fredericksburg slept there last night
and this morning marched in southerly d.
recton.
Nashville 7th-The fight at Franklin on
4th was between four brigades, under For
rest and forces there. We held the rebels
in check until the removal of the Federal
stores, when reinforcements came up and
drove rebels beyond town. Next morning it
was discovered that rebels had occupied the
town. After severe fighting in the streets we
succeeded in repulsing and driving them
some miles beyond the town and taking fifty
prisoners. ALI was quite there yesterday.
New York, 7th.-The steamer America,
with date from Bremen 37th, has arrived.
The Confederate loan fuctuated gradually on
announcement of Stonewall Jacksons death.
New York, 1th.-lnteresting details of the
expedition which will soon move against the
hostile Indians of the North west have been
received 1t will consist of nine companies
of the 7th, two companies of the 9th, and
eight companies of the 10th Minasota regi-
ments, besides nine companies of mounted
rangers, and a battery of eight pieces and
$50 men, The train will consist of 800 new
wagons, six mules to a wagon and thirty
ambulances. The route has not been made
public, but the supposed destination is the
DEVILS Take. the place where the Indians
are gathering. The expedition will act in
concert with that OF Gen. Cork, which is NOV
ing from Iowa City. Low water has some-
what retarded movements. Besides, force
1862 men will be left to guard the frontire
settlements. 700 stand of arms have been
distributed among the settlers for self de-
fense.
Cairo, 6th-The news direct from Vicks-
burg reaches to Wednesday. The rebels
have burned their upper works. The gun
boat Cincinnati fred on the city on Monday
night. One whole side of Washington Square
has been destroyed, caused by the explosion
of our shells. The planting of siege guns is
progressing, and it was the intention to open
on the army with them along the whole line
on wednesday.
Memphis, June 5th-The steamer Van
Phul. from Yazoo river. arrived yesterday
p. NJ. reports the Federal lines were being
drawn in 50 that the artillery could be pla-
ced in MANY places not five feet apart The
first line of formidable batteries along the
river had been silenced, except one at the ex-
treme upper part of the city, where the Chi
casaw Bayou empties into the Mississippi
river.
Our sharpshoaters are so vigilant that
thai the rebels cannot work their guns with
any salts action to themselves Gen. Oster-
haus' division is on the hills on the West
bank of The Big Black. 1t is stated he can
hold his position against johnson. Contra
dictory reports are receiv as to the rebel
supplies in the city. An intercepted dispatch
from Pemberton to Johnson SAYS that the for
age is all gone, and the men who are on one
fourth rations can hold out but ten day.
Deserters. however, say that the ammuni-
ton and supplies there are sufficient for nine
ty days.
Fortress Monroe. 6th.-Dispatches to the
Richmond papers from Jackson reports all
quiet at Vicksburgh. Grant is evidently pre-
pairing for a movement in some direction.
jackson. June 4th.-A courier of 4th re-
ports that Kirby Smith crossed to Port Hud.
son on Sunday. The Federal gunboats made
fresh attaak. sinking one steamer. No
doubt is entertained in regard to the result,
either at that place or at Vicksburg- Jack.
son, P. M.-Heavy firing is heard in the
direction of Vicksburg. all day.
Charleston. June 4th.-An official dispatch
from Gen. Walker at Pocatdige reports that
the enemy fred the town Buftown to-day
Our forces engaged them and prevented an
advance in recent raid on the Combodo
The enemy carried away about one thousand
negroes and DESTROYED 81 900. 600 of proper-
ty. An editorial in the Richmond Wing
characterizes the news from the South and
West as most cheering and says from all ac
counts the defence of Aicksbdrg by Pember-
ton is most giorous-an episode during the
already crowded annals of our military his
tory. Same paper also claims the recent
fight at Port Hudse- as a rebel victory.
New York, 10th.-The Times intimates
that Stuart's cavalry force of from 10 900 to
$4,000 have been massing and drilling. sup
plying themselves since the battle at Chan
cellorsville, at Brandy Station five miles
south of Culpepper, with the intention. it is
understood, of making rad into Pennsylva
MIA. Hooker sent to that vicinity force of
cavalry and artillery equal to the rebels with
several thousand picked infantry. under
Russell of Massachusetts, and Gen. Ames Of
Maine. Pleasanton. Fitzpatrick. IBuaord
Davis. Gregg, Duff, Hart and other superior
cavalry ,fhcers were also there. Pleasanton
being chief commander his.force doubtless
reached its destination Thursday.
The Washington Republican saws Hooker,s
army is wide awake. Lee has found ont
within the last four days that he can neither
advance nor retreat without fighting.
New York. l0th.-A special despatch from
headquarters of Army of the Potomac of the
9th, says every thing is quite here. Fred.
ericksburg is still in possession of the rebels.
Their forces DISPLAY themselves on the heights
without any arms or indications of offensive
operations. This morning brigade of the
enemy left the city and moved off tothe heights
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