The Shasta courier., 1863-05-16
EASTERN NEWS.


following is reported to be the substance of
them:
May Sth, Hooker pushed forward two
corps Of the army across the Rappabannock
under Gen. Sedgwick. They gathered in
the wounded left ON the field in the recent
battles, comprising soldiers of both armies
and buried the dead. At an early hour Hooker
completed the crossing of the entire army,
together with an ample supply of ammuni
ton and stores for eight days. As soon as
he was across the whole seven corps were
put in motion a-d deployed right and left
to search of the enemy. who at the latest
accounts had not been found in force.
1t is not believed that Heintzelman has
gone to reinforce Hooker, but there is no
doubt that his command is in motion.
Philadelphia, 1lth.-The Press Washing
ton correspondent says persons from the
Army Of the Potomac on Saturday, 9th, re-
present the army to be in the best spirits.
The number of rehs' Hound unburied was
very large, and wed no effort was
made by the ena ry them. The
fact that they iAnirmed Hook
er In the belize so -.~e beeu mrS-s
cut up. Owing to tie terrible condition of
the roads, the progress of the troops is very
slow. The next engagement will probably
. take place near the upper Pamunkey, whith-
er we are moving as rapidly as possible
Many maintain that the James river will be
the next line the rebels will defend.
1t is reported to day that skirmishing with
the rear guard of the enemy has commenced
1t is also reported that Fredericksburg and
the Heights of St. Mary have been occupied
by our troops.
New York, 1lth.-Richmond papers of
Al L,
said to have been amputated below the shoul
der.
New York. 1lth.-A letter to the Herald,
dated West Point Va, May 1th, reports the
occupation of that place by large force un-
der Keys, and reconnaissance to White House.
The steamer from Port Royal, May 9th,
report that all the iron clads he'd gone to
North Edesto, and our troops continue in
possession Of IF Foley. seabrook's and Coles
Islands. They were entrenching themselves.
Washington, llth.-Richmond papers state
that the destruction of large trains Of Govern
ment wagons at Aylett's Station, and the
stores of grain at that place, is the most seri-
Gus loss we have suffered from the Federal
raid. Another article says in consequence
of active operations in the fed, and limited
transportation, the wounded on the field and
at Guinney's depot are suffering from food,
hence on appeal is made to the benevolent.
Murfreesboro, Sth.-Wheeler' rebel cav
airy has removed from its position on our
| left, and advanced in force to Levingston,
with the evident intention of capturing Car
ter, who is reported in the vicinity of James
town. Ii is very formidable force, and the
movement is looked on as serious.
| Murfrecsboro, 10th.-The Richmond Dis
patch of the 9th says "a persons were cap
tured from the tug destroyed by hot shot
from the rebel batteries at Vicksburg on the
night of the Sd.
Cairo, lIth.- The - his S9ullc.,gf
learns that Jackson
cd. and the rebels
out of Ficksbur
through the nation.
The steamer Harig
sunk during the eng
She had l0s
which were To-
over the Big T a
stead of railroa
New York, llth. ID
jackson, Miss, Mas so. .ny
were repulscd yesterday a. Andoche ferry
on the Big Black. after four hours lighting
Washington, May llth-It is stated tha
the rebels have already large force engaged
in building the Orange and Alexandria
bridge over the Rapdan, destroyed in the
late raid.
Information from the Nansemond repre-
seuts that river to be clear of rebel sharp
shooters.
Havana. Tenn, 12th.-Col. Jacobs had {
hard fight of eight hours with the rebel Nor
gan. Our loss is heavy. but he succeeded il
getting all his men ON the north side of tn,
river. He will be reinforced.
New York, 12th--A special Washington
dispatch to the Herald says Richmond dis
patch of 9th says that official information ha
been received, announcing the death of Ma
jor General Van Dorm, at Springfield, or th'
9th inst
New York, l2th.-A letter in the Herald
from West Point, Va, 9th, reports Genera
Keyes to be constantly in the saddle, ant
saws YOU may look out for stirring news from
there suddenly.
The Richmond Enquirer of 9TH says tina
Col. Elger's battalion, 500 strong, at Louis
burg, was surprised by 1000 Yankee cavalr.
late on Friday night last Enger rallied hi
men and beat the Federals off, killing i
capturing I, and wounding 4.
New York 12th-We have advices iron
Vera Cruz to April 25th, from Frenc
source. The fall of Vera Cruz was expecte
to be announced by the next mail. Th
French had met no repulse, and had lost hn
+ Al killed and l6l wounded during the sege
The powder magazine connected with th
cartridge factory on Seventy ninth street
near East River. exploded last night. Th
buildings around were considerably shatter
ed No lives lost so far as known.
THE LATEST.
Washington, l4th.-Gen. Lee has issue,
a general -rder announcing the death O
Stonewall jackson. who expired on the 10th
f Philadelphia, l4th.-A special to the En-
ouirer saws Vallandigham was convicted @
> the charges against him, and sentenced t
2 the Tortugas until the close of the war. Burn
] side approves the sentence, but the Presiden
changed If to sending him South
New York. 14th.-The Express under
stands that Mcclellan last week sent re
quest to the President to either accept his re
signation or place him in active service, T.u
NOR says the President stated that the activ
: service of Mcclellan would be required at al
early day.
Sigel has returned from Washington al
ter an Intellectual effort to be assigned t
duty. even on the staff of the commandin
General.
: New York, l4th.-Stoneman is at the head
quarters Army of Potomac.
The Worlds correspondent states the in
dication are that the enemy is swingn
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