The Shasta courier., 1864-06-25
WAR NEWS.

New York, l5th.-A call has been issued
for Union Conservative National Convention
to meet at Chicago July 4th.. Signed. P
F. Stevens. Secretary = :
Worlds Washington special says informa
tion of meeting of Union members of Con
gress was held to consider the repeal of the
3O0 dollar exemption clause. Many deem il
lnJudicious. Impression there is that it will
not pass House. Within few days the draft
of 20Q. 600 men is expected to be ordered
Washington. 16th.-Petersburg Express
has o dispatch from Lynchburg to effect that
Hunter entered Lexington. 25 miles south OF
Staunton. His strength estimated at 10000.
Richmond Enquirer of13th has intelligence
that Crooks, with 5000 men. is at Amherst
Court House, only l2mles north Lynchburg.
He had destroyed bridge over river at Ar
lington. Lynchburgh is defended by much
larger force than Yankees expect.
Louisville. l4th.-Dispatcb to General
Carrington reports Gen Jesse, with 200, men
at Newcastle last evening. His force was
made up of desperate characters collected
through country. We expect to bag the whole
gang. Frankfort and Lexington cars resume
their trips to morrow. Louisville road will
not be interrupted
Cincinnati, 14th-A Fleminburg, Ky.
correspondence, dated 18th, says remnant Of
~sA command, numbering 700, passed
sning en- route probably for Pound
zap. They admit loss 1000 men at Cynthi-
ana Union force, still pursuing it, arrived
at Flemingsburg 6 hours after Morgan's de-
parture.
Hamilton, Vallandigham made his
appearance at the Copperhead District Con
venton in this place to- day. lie was receiv-
ed with great enthusiasm. He spoke briefly
from written documents, narrating his arrest,
defending his course and denouncing as
false the assertion of the President that he
was arrested because he iabored to prevent
the raising of troops and encouraged the de-
sertion of soldiers. and said :! don't mean
any longer 20 be the victim of arbitrary pow
er. Abraham Lincoln, if he seeks my life,
let him so declare; but he shall not again
restrain ne of pers nal liberty, except npon
DE process of law" He declared Burnside S
order No SO, under which he was arrested,
against the Constitution and laws, aud there
fore invalid, reiterated his right to criricise
the acts of the Administration, and caution
ed political friends against acts Of violence on
his account, but advised none to shrink from
any responsibility, however urgent, if forced
upon them He left for Dayton this P. NJ
where it is understood he will speak to-mor-
row.
Washington, 18th CHAM was on
his own responsibility. 1t is unknown wheth-
er any Executive action will be taken con-
corning him.
Louisville l4th-Oficers from front report
Wheeler at Calhoun, railroad between
Chattanooga and Sherman's army, on Fri
day lie captured six laden ears and cut
telegraph. The train going from Resaca to
Chattanooga was interrupted, and In retreat
ing torpedo, whish had been placed under
the track, exploded, hurling cars five or six
feet from the track and demolishing them.
Nobody seriously injured. Tonight y heeler
made his appearance again in the road below
Calhoun and damaged a considerable portion
of the track which had since been repaired.
Men from front report that our cavalry, on
reconnaissance to front, found but small
body of rebel cavalry. After severe skirmish
enemy fell back across Chattahoochie. Pris-
oners report whole of rebel army on south
side river. determined to oppose its passage
River much swollen, No serious engage
ment can occur till it falls.
Fortr IS Monroe. 10Th. o'clock Yester
day A. NJ. 18th corps, under Smith. left City
p int and marched in the direction of Peters
burg Kautz's cavalry attacked intrench-
meats outside Petersturs ard at Ii O'Clock
succeeded in carrying them and entered the
city. They were supported by the advance
guard of Smiths corps Remainder of troops
at last accounts Were marched in direction
of Petersburg as fast as landed. Endless
stream oftranspnrts and barges making their
way up james river to the new base of sup
plies.
Headquarters Army of Potomac, 10Th
Troops and trains were engaged all day yes
teriay crossing the james. Hancock corps
had advanced toward Petersburg, which it
expected to reach last night. but nothing ofi
cial had been heard from him. Cannonading z
had been heard in that direction. 1t is sup
posed that either be or Butler is engaged
with the enemy.
New York, l7th.-Fo,owing are latest
dispatches from James river:
CITY Point, l5th-Smth with 1900 men
attacked Petersburg this A. NJ. Butler re
ports there has been sharp lighting. Troops
and trains of enemy are moving from city
across Appomattox, as if retreating. Han
cock was not near enough to render Smith
any aid.
$50 P. Mast report from Smith this P.
NJ. is he had carried line of intrenehments at
Beatty's house, colored troops assaulting and
carrying rifle pits with great gallantry.-
Have not yet carried main line. Hancock
within three miles Of Smith.
City Point, 10th a. N-At 7:20 yes
terday evening Smith assaulted and carried
the principal lines of enemy's works before
Petersburg. Hancock went and took position
on Smiths left. At P NJ to-day Butler
from Bermuda Hundred reports that enemy
abandoned their works in front of that
place. His troops are now engaged in tear
ing up railroad from Petersburg to Rich
mond,
Washington, l7th.-Richmond papers have
nothing to indicate suspicion of our having
crossed the James They still expect to he
attacked in direction of Malvern Hill. Smith
assaulted and carried principal line of enc
mNr warks before Petersburg on 18th, tax
anon, several stand of coors and
between 800 and 400 prisoners. This line is
two miles from Petersburg.
The following has been received from Gen.
Butler:
10th. l p. NJ went over conquered
works of enemy with Gen. Grant and Engi-
neer officers this worning. Works are of the
strongest kind More dthcultto take than
Missionary Ridge at Chattanooga. Hardest
fighting done by black troops, who captured
six out of sixteen cannon. Prisoners taken
were from Beauregard's command. Some OF
them said they had crossed james river above
Drury's Bluff don't think any of Lees
army had reached Petersburg when Smith