The Shasta courier., 1864-10-08
SHASTA ! COURIER.
WAR NEWS.

refuge in Canada since first OF August, 1864
and who are ct for military duty to report
Immediately to Captain Wilkes of Her Ma
jesty service. for enrolment into military
service of Her Majesty's Government. All
persons failing to comply with this order will
be subjected to summary arrest, and fine and
imprisonment. Refugees and exiles seeking
protection of this Government must lend their
aid to strengthen the Government that gives
them protection.
Washington, 1st.-Ex Governor Dennison
was sworn into Office this P. N.
Secretary says no report of operations in
front of Richmond and Petersburg later than
last night has been received by Department.
Following from Sheridan, detailing sue
cessful operations since last report, just been
received:
Harrisonburg, Va. 20th.-In last dispatch
informed you pressed Early so closely
through Newmarket, at same time sending
cavalry around his flank, that he gave up the
victory and took to the mountains. passing
through Browns Gap. kept up close pur-
suit to Port Republic. destroying seventy five
wagons and four caissops. sent Torbert,
who overlook me at Harrisonburg,t to Staun-
ton, with Wilson'S division of cavalry and
one brigade of Merritt's. Torbert entered
,Staunton on 26th, destroyed large quantity
of rebel property and then proceeded to
Waynesboro, destroying iron bridges over
south branch Shenandoah depot building,
Government tannery, large amount of leath-
or, flour, stores, etc. He then returned by
way of Staunton. My impression is most of
the troops Early had left passed the mountain
to Charlotsville that Kershaw' S division came
to his assistance, and / think passed along
base of mountainto Waynesboro. / am get
ting from twenty-five to forty prisoners dai-
lv who come from mountains each side and
deliver themselves up. From most reliable
accounts Early's army is completely broken
up and destroyed Kershaw had not reached
Richmond but was in vicinity of Gordons
vile, when he received orders to rejoin Early.
Destruction of grain and forage from here to
Staunton will be a terrible blow to them
Grain. forage etc.. in vicinity of Staunton
was retained for use of Early's army. All
in lower part of Valley was shipped to Rich
mond for Lees army. Country from here to
Staunton was abundantly supplied with for
age, grain, etc.
Commercials special says Government has
information that invasion OF Missouri is sub
stantially quashed, and Sherman has restor-
ed his Communications, and has no appre-
-hension of lack ofsupplies. 1t is now posi-
lively stated Sherman has corresponded with
Governor Brown concerning peace, and that
Government approves Sherman's course in
the matter.
Fortress Monroe, 30th.-We have addition.
al particulars in regard to action north side
Of James which has thus far proved brilliant
success. Works captured are very strong.
fully equal tie any around Richmond Bir-
neys corps gained important position mena-
cling Richmond. All accounts agree that
colorel troops behaved admirably. General
Ord's wound is slight. General Burnhan,
waskilled fT
Latest reports from army north side James
represent everything highly encouraging.
Our forces are within or 5 miles of Rich.
mond, having driven enemy before them in
confusion. We had about $40 wounded in
action Thursday, large portion of casual.
ties being among colored troops. ~
New York, lst.-Evening Post says: We
learn that certain merchants and capitalists
are engaged in an attempt to forestall the
gold market and raise the price of gold, ard
they have confded their operations to a
prominent broker, furnishing him the neces
sary capital.
Fortress Monroe, 1st Hospital steamer
Geo. Leary has arrived from north side of
James. She reports hearing heavy firing on
south side of Petersburg, which was contin-
ued to a late hour last evening. No impor-
tant results are yet reported. Indications
were very favorable. Hospital steamer Ma
tilda exploded her boiler last evening just
after landing from Hampton hospital 200
wounded soldiers.
New York, 2d.-Herald's 10Th corps cor
respondent says in regard to operations Of
that corps in the advance on Richmond: The
corps uroke camp at 3 P. N. ON the 2Sth. and
by a rapid march reached and crossed the
James by daylight of the 29th On advanc.
iiiS met cHeulN anu SklTulSneu up rO3CS ana
across fields till near Newmarket road. This
road was occupied by enemy, who were
strongly fortified on heights. Advance OBJ
stinately contested. The position. in addition
to its strong natural character. WAS rendered
doubly formidable and almost impregnahle
Colnred troops, under General Ferrero, were
ordeVed to carry the position. Their charge
was one of the g-andest features of the oper.
ations of the day. They never halted nor
faltered though their ranks were sadly
thinRed. as they advanced TO the successful
accomplishment of their task. They put
enemy in confusion and drove them rapidly
down the road toward Richmond. Generals
Butler aud Grant came on the field during the
struggle. and were enthusiastically received
by troops. When Grant rode along the lines
the shouts and cheers Of men were beyond
example. Three miles above Newmarket
enemy have very strong works. Birney
pressed his advantage and pursued the re
treating rebels SO closely they could not stop
to reform ranks. Two miles further on
rebels have strong line of redoubts, perfect
in character, carrying heavy artillery. and
located at such brief intervals that it is i'm
possible to force a column Of troops through
them. These works cross Newmarket road
just beyond Laurel Hill church. Their lines
sweep roads in all directions. Birney at
once determined to carry such works as lay
in his front by general assault He recon