The Shasta courier., 1864-10-15
SHASTA COURIER.
" AR NEWS.


diana are incomplete, but sufficient is known
to place Morton majority not less than 49,
900. Returns from 4th 7th and 10th Con-
gressional districts show large Union gains,
indicating probable defeat of FL man, Dean,
Voorhees, and Edgerton. Democrats.
From Ohio returns sufficient to show elec
tion of Union state ticket by majority not
less than 10000. Sunset Cox defeated for
Congress in Columbus district. Eggleston,
Union, elected in Alexander. Longs district,
and Hayes, Union, in Pendleton's district.
Philadelphia telegram this P. NJ. says vote
in State SO close probable soldiers vote nec-
cessary to decide result.
Forney's Press claims Union majority of
10000, which soldiers will increase to 20, 900 /;
also thinks there will be Union gain of men,
Der of Congress.
Philadelphia Age claims Democratic ma
jority of 10, 900 to %, 900 on home vote.
Cincinnati, 1lth.-Ohio elects l6 Union
Congressman and probably II.
Harrisburg, 12th-l2. NJ. sit is believed
here State has gone Democratic on home vote
by from 5000 to 5, 900. 1t is. expected the
soldiers vote will give from 200 to 25, 900
Union majority.
New York, llth.-Indiana special to Tri
bune saws Union state ticket elected by l5,-
600 to 1000 majority. Six Union members
of Congress elected
Baltimore, llth.-Returns from city show
reelection of Mayor Chapman over Sterling,
Independent. by large majority. New Con-
st;t,,,;ap will hova fran, 0N0 to O 600 M.
jority in city.
indianapolis. 12th.-Returns from 81 coun-
ties. partially official. show aggregate Union
majority of %, 900. Net Union gain of more
than l9. 900, over vote of 1862, which gave
Democratic majority in State over 5000. From
present indications Congress will stand s
Union, Democrat, with 7th (voorhees'
district doubtful.
Harrisburg 12th-1t is belle. ed Unionists
have carried State by at least 90 900 on home
vote and have certainly l6 Union Congress
men, gain of four. Legislature is largely
Union.
Buffers Headquarters, 1lth.-Voting in
Pennsylvania regiments in army to day pass
e. off quietly. Far as can be known Union
ticket everywhere successful.
Washington, l2th.-Dispatches received
to-day from Grant. Sherman and Sheriden.
No military movements reported since my
last telegram. Following details of cavalry
engagement of Sunday furnished y Sheriden.
Seen no signs Of enemy since brilliant en-
gagement of 9th. 1t was a severe cavalry
fight, in which enemy were routed beyond
my power to describe. lie lost everything
carried on wheels except | piece artillery.
When last seen it was passing over Red's
Hill, near Newmarket on keen run of &c
miles from battle field. to which point pursuit
was kept up. Battery, men, horses, etc.,
were captured. Horses are in good condition,
and are all exchanged by our cavalry for bro
ken down animals. Our casualties won't
exceed 60 men. 100 men of 9Th Ohio. who
were dispersed while guarding the bridge at
North Fork Shenandoah, have all come in
except 3 officers.
(Signed,) STANTON.
New York ,sl2th- Washington dispatch says
Sherman official report of the Atlanta cam
paign is published. 1t fills 20 columns of
the Army and Navy Gazette. He estimates
the enemy's strength to have been 45 900 or
$4,000 infantry and artillery, and 10000
cavalry. He maintained about the same
strength during the campaign, the number OF
mea joining fiom furlough and hospitals
about compensating for less in battle and by
sickness. Sherman pays IL frank and cordial
tribute to corps commanders for accomplish
ment OF all his desires.
Late Richmond papers have the following:
Wing expects much from Hoods move
ment, and describes Sherman's position as
that of Burgoyne in the Revolution. Sher-
mans effective force in Atlanta not over so,
o00
Savannah Republican charges Hoods ar
my with RIGHTEOUSNESS and decentralization
1t is more feared by inhabitants than by
Yankees.
Augusta Consiitutionalist says Wilmington
bids fair to put period TO the audacious luck
of Farragut, no more tremendous works
exist on the continent than those that bull
wark the inlets of Cape Fear.
Rebel failures in the Shenandoah Valley
attributed more to- John Barleycorn than t.
Yankees, as drunkenness among rebel off
GERS and men has become common.
Cairo. llth.--Gadiator, from New Or
leans Sd. brings information of expedition
into interior of Florida under General As
both. Uchecanna Court House was captured
on 23d and 20 prisoners taken. A large
number horses and mules were captured and
several ferries destroyed. Expedition. al
last accounts at Maranna. near Georgia line
Headquarters army of Potomac Ilth-
Last evening and during part of night fireine
was brisk in centre of line in front of Peters.
seen moving toward our left. During past
"a hours they received the attention of oul
gunners when they appeared within range
Army remains in its former position at Chat
ins Bluff enemy not seeming desirous OF at
lacking.
New York, 18th. BY steamer we have
Havana dates To Sth. city of Mexico to 26tt
of September. and Vera Cruz to October LIST
1t is reported 5000 French and Mexican
troops attacked 400 Mexicans and defeated
them and took 90 canon, $50 prisoners. nnt
killed and wouaded 500 men and blew W
remainder of artillery. 1t is also reported a
Vera Cruz that Matamoras has been occu
pied by French.
ST. Louis, 10th.-Rebels destroyed La
matte bridge. on Pacific Railroad. Us mile
from here. Price is reported in vicinity o
B,onvile. with Gen. Sanborn harrassing hi
rear and fanks.
THE Richmond Examiner tells the following
story of the capture and death of the notori
Gus John Morgan. 1t seems that he was oil
reconnaissance near Greenville. East Ten
Eessee, and using the privilege of his high
wayman's practice, took lodgings at au invit
ing house near the village. This pleasan