The Shasta courier., 1864-05-28
THE LATEST.

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cerps moved at midnight on Goth. following
road opened by cavalry, and marched to
Bowling Green unopposed. crossing Malta
pony at Milford. After proceeding almost
directly south, Hancock halted his column
and formed line of battle in commanding
position on the crest of a range Of hills, where
he is confident he can stand against any
force Lee will deem prudent to. attack with.
We occupy the railroad between the rebel
army and Richmond, over which Lee trans
ported all supplies for his army. Lee must
retake his stronghold in the swamps and
forest near Spottsylvania Court House
and.cnt his way through the net u which be
is entangled, and march his army his army
Riehmondward, or must crush the army of
the Potomac where it lies.
Another correspondent says Lee finds his
position in front of Spottsylyania completely
turned and is compelled to abandon it. 1t
is now race to see who will first reach the
next line of rebel defences, which is supposed
te be on the North Anna. Lee is a trife
ahead. Our army is in good condition. On
P. NJ. May 2lst, General Wright vas attack
ed, but soon put rebels to fight.
Another correspondent says of the fight at
Milford Station. that French's battery ad
vanced upon rebels. while cavalry force flank
ed their position, when they beat hasty re-
treat. leaving battery, 6 officers and 60
men, besides quantity Of delicacies. wearing
apparel &C., &C., sent from Richmond the
day previous, in our HANDS.
New York, May e5th--Tbe Ninth corps cores
pondent says simultaneously with the attack on
our left on the night of the 18th, division of
airy attacked our extreme right wing, composed of
Fcrrero's colorcd troops. The attack impetu-
Gus, but was met with great steadiness. Heavy
volleys from the rifles of the colored troops brought
the rebels to a halt. They formed, however and
advanced more steadily but were again met with
unfinching bravery. Finding they could make no
impression, they left the field. The next morning
no rebels were to be seen our front. Here, as
on our left, rebel strategy often successful with
this army, Of cutting off our supplies, failed, and
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Fortress Monroe, 25th.-This morning General
Gilmore went out reconnaissance, and at 3 A. NJ.
met the enemy in some force, and after engage
ment of an hour and half he completely routed
them. Our loss was very slight. 1t is reported
that nearly half of Beauregards forces left him
yesterday aud marched toward Richmond probably
to reinforce Lee. The rebels have made nine attacks
time.
Washington, 25th.-A Fredericksburg letter dated
yerterday, says: a number of ambplances under a
flag of truce have gone to Charlottesville to collect
such of our wounded left in the Wilderness.
The gperrilas in that neighborhood continue their
depredations.
Philadelphia, e5th-The Bulletin has the fol-
1.-The Republican extra says it gives pleasure to
be able to announce that intelligence has reached
this city that Lee after falling back from the North
Anna, as has already been announced commenced
a hasty retreat and had reached point beyond the
South Ana. pursued with great vigor by Grant,
who is in the saddle at all times, day and night,
directing general movements in person. Unless
grand conflict for the city of Richmond before or in
.he works of that capitol.
Reports say that jeff. Davis and his Cab
met left Richmond some days ago. There is
little doubt that Richmond is by this time
pretty well cleared ont of its inhabitants,
and that it is little else than fortress. There
are still a number of our wounded and sick
at fredericksburg.
Copenhagen, May 10th.-Government has
concluded truce for one month, commenc
ing on 18th. Allies to remain in possession
of Jutland, and the Danes of Alsan.
Marysville, 27th.-Private dispatches re-
ceived from New York this A. NJ report
gold at 1861.
Thermometer l0S.