The Shasta courier., 1864-05-21

VI. STANTON Lee abandoned his position
during the night, whether to make new one
il vicinity or make retle eat is no. determined
One division of Wright's corps and one of
Hancock S are engaged in setting this CUES
ton at rest. At I A. NJ. they had come on
his rear guard, though our army were greatly
fatigaed from enormous efforts of yesterday
News of Lees departure inspired the men
with fresh energy. The whole force will
soon be in motion, but the heavy rains for SO
hours render roads difhcult for wagons and
artillery. Proportion Of severely wounded
is greater than in previous days Sighting
This is owing 10 the great use Of artillery.
[Sicnrdl Dana.
Asst Secretary Of War.
Washington, l4th.-A careful investiga-
ton fixes total losses of Army of Potomac in
killed and wounded and missing. up to com
mencement Of battle of 18th. At q. 900. The
Star says. from fact that no cannonading
was heard yesterday from front, il is believed
Lee is shifung his position and taking care
to put himself out of fighting range. Public
may expect to hear soon of next fight unless
Lee has been SO weakened as TO COMPEL him
to seek cover in Richmond Qualifications, or
retreat rapidly in direction of Lynchburg or
Staunton, from which place his army has re-
ce;ved suppl es since Grant crossed the Rap
idan.
dispatch from Head Quarters, May 18th
says Army of the Potomac achieved the
greatest victory of the war after severest fight
ing ever reported in history. Yesterdays
battle was Acknowledged the heaviest of all,
lasting from daylight till after dark. being
renewed at 9 p. NJ. and continuing till near
3. A. NJ, both partiesss sscontending during the
night for possession Of line of rife-pits from
which our men had driven enemy in A. NJ.
Field presents to-day scene beyond descrip-
ton. Dead and dying everywhere in great
numbers. Men are lying in some places in
piles threeiand four deep. many wounded in
divers parts. Enemy removed large num-
of dead and wounded during Thursday from
portions of line, but there were many places
they could not reach, where they lay thick
as our own. Nuusber of guns captured, &c.
Many colors also taken
Headquarters Army of Potomac, P. NJ.
-Eneiny found to have fallen back to new
line, abandoning works ON right. They are
apparently getting into position for another
contest. Col. CARROLL brigade brought in a
number of prisoners and stands Of coiors this
morning.
Chieag1, l4th.-The following additional
news regarding the battle Of Thursday re-
ceived: Battle continued till dark on left
centre and right. We had gained mile and
a half ground in advance of that occupied the
night before Our rIgh. did not advance. it
being Grants intention to hold enemy in
front of that part of cur line. in order to ena-
BE us to make movemen. around rebel left.
The enemy kept up demonstration along his
whole front during the night The purpose
of this was ascertained on Friday morning.
V discovering that Lees main forces had
fallen back some disiarce. Dispatches all
agree as to the result being a decisive victory
A despatch dated 9, A. NJ, on the 18th. says:
Gen. Warren advanced and q heavy skrmish en-
sued four miles of with the rear guard of Lees
army which the river. This retreat
shows that Lee was not able to risk another fight
to day. As TO whether he viii make another stand,
no one can form any opinion.
Frankfort, Ky, May 13.-kentucaian's to the
rescue! want 10000 six months men at once.
Don't hesitate. l come to lead you. Let Us help
finish the war and save the Government Signed
TEoNAs Z. BRANLxTTE.
Gov. of Kentucky.
PHILADELPHIA May IA special dated Cincin-
nati, 18th, says news received there from soldiers
that Sehoield's army moved fruIa Bulls Gap MAJ
p After four hours fighting the ftA. the rebels
retreated to avoid oar troops. who pursuing
them into North Carolina. Eeiss that Gen. ThoIn-
as had taken Dalton, is confirmed. He captured
5,o0o prisoners and 10 pieces Of artillery.
CINCINNATI. l.th.-Dalton Ga, was evacuated
by Johnston on Thursday night, me l2,h and is
nos occupied by our forces.