The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

Washington, 5th.-President issued an or
der rendering National thanks to Generals
Sherman, Candy and Granger, and ordering
National salute fred at all Arsenals and
Navy Yards in the United States in honor of
recent victories. and recommending thanks
giving in churches next Sunday.
During last ten days the number Of men
mustered into the service averaged 5000 per
day. Over 6000 were mustered in on the Sd.
Rebel Commissioner Ould rsubmitted a
proposition, agreeing to relieve our prisoners
of war in their hands in close confinement,
and put them on footing of other prisoners of
war. providing our Government will do the
same towards rebel prisoners similarly held
by United States. This proposition was ac-
cepted.
New York. 9TH Matamoras papers declare
that the French have been defeated in four
pitched battles in Mexico. Date not given.
They occurred at Vera, in the State of Guer-
rero. The Mexicans were led by Alvarez.
No quarter given Prisoners put to death.
Washington. Sth.-Sherman' design is to
withdraw his advance columns 10 give his ar
nv rest in Atlanta, and establish himself Sc
curelv there. and restore railroad mmuni-
cations. broken bv Wheeler and Forrest. be-
fore making further advance.
No operations by Grant or Sheriden repor
ted to dav
Provost Marshall Generals Office busily
employed arranging credits for several dis
tricts. He has ordered draft without delay
for deficiencies in districts which have not
filled quotas, beginning with those most in
arrears Credits for volunteers will be al
lowed long as possible. but advantage of fill
ing our arm es Immediately will require
drafts to be speedily made in defaulting dis
tricts. Al Allapplications for its postponement
has been refused.
(Signed.) STANTON
New Yorh, Subcommittee appointed by
Chicago Convention, to notify Mcclellan Of
his nominal on. met this morning at St. Mich
olas Hotel. Nearly all committee present
One O'Clock proceeded to mansion of McClell-
an where they were received by the General
and Col. Lansing. After ceremony of intro
duction and brief interview, coxmittee pres
ented Mcclellan with copy of proceedings of
Chicago Convention, and letter advising him
of nomination. His letter in response will
probably be formally presented to committee
this P. NJ. Besides committee large number
prominent gentlemen visited Nee. to-day,
Aug Belmont, Peter Kagger and Dean Rich
mond.
Louisville, Sth.-3. .000 rebel cavalry under
Williams and Robertson were attacked by
Niilroy near Murfressboro on morning of 3ds
Brisk fighting all day. On 4sh rebels retrea-
ted toward Triune, followed by Milroy, who
made several attacks during day. Union
loss 10 killed end wounded Rebel loss
thought larger Milroy having exhausted
ammunition, joined Rosseau's force near
Franklin. Wheeler's main force was miles
south of Columbia on 4th. Williams detach-
ment reported to have Joined him. Rosseau
was closely following. Damage to railroad
very slight. No bridges or trestles were des-
troyed. Later dispatch from Milroy reports
| rebels captured ard 20 killed and woun-
ded.
Nashville Times says dispatches received
this A. NJ. reports Rosseau pursuing Wheeler
south Dutch river In charge upon rebels.
who dismounted to fight, we captured 500
horses.
Official dispatches received at Nashville
announce in late fight before Atlanta rebels
lost 1900 killed and wounded and 1000 pris
oners including Brigadier General, I0iguns
and large amount camp equipage. Our loss
trifing. Rebels retreated in great haste
Official informaton from front, dated 4tI, II
miles below Atlanta, represents Sherman
pushing rapidly southward.
Steamer Scotia. from Liverpool 9th ard
Queenstown 26th, has arrived. London Daily
News and Morning Post have editorials
showing that ihe seizure of Georgia was le-
gal, and that the British Government cannot
interfere, as Confederate war vessel could
not legally be sold in British ports
Burlington, Vt, 7th.-Smith's majority
nearly % GOO, showing gain of 5000 since
last year. Woodbridge, Baxter and Morrow
elected to Congress by overwhelming majori-
tios Senate unanimously Union. House
will not contain over 20 Democrats
Syracuse. 7th.-Reuben E. Fenton nomi-
mated for Governor by Union Convention,
receiving 247 J to SO for Lyman Tremaine and
3l4 for Dix.
New York, Sth.-New London correspon-
dent Commercial Advertiser says the great
est excitement prevailed during past week
among steamboat officers Of lines from Bos-
ton TO New York. consequent upon the rev.
elation to Collector Barney of plot to destroy
all steamboats, running on sound. 1t was
said Electric Spark. captured by Tallahassee
and now her conscrt is lowering about our
coast and was to DO the work. 1t is also
asserted as fact that the Tallahassee, three
weeks ago. went into Newport harbor and
steamed round the Guerrerre then lying
there, and steamed out again untouched.
gunboats were sent into the Sound to look
after this affair."
Commercials special dispatch says infor-
nation has been received from Grants army
that rebels in front of Warren, on Weldon
Railroad, have been strongly reinforced
Battle seems inevitable Their troops moved
with all possible secresy. Our Generals are
fully aroused.
Washington, 1th.-Fortress Monroe, 9th.
Supply steamer Bermuda Pensacola 30th.
Second day after surrender of Fort Morgan
torpedo accidentally exploded on board. kill
ing men. wounding4 4 men on the Seminole.
also killing 2 of Gen. Granger's men, wound,
ing of Metacomet's. and pilot of Hartford.
Admiral Buchanan doing well won't lose
leg.
Headquarters Army of Potomac, 9th
Rumors.. have been prevalent for two days past
that part of Early's troops arrived in our
front and were massing on our left flank,
neeessitating another struggle for possession
of the Weldon Railroad. Preparations were
made to receive them
JoHN BRowN's FAMILY CoNING.-The Salt
Lake Vidette of the 9th ult. says:
By letter from Camp Connor. near Soda
Springs. Idaho Territory. we learn that