The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04
SHASTA COURIER.
WAR NEWS.

only by numerical superiority. The fighting,
according to some accounts, was carried on
within the very streets. Nearly all the
Government property was removed.
New York, 2Sth.-The Charlotte, n. e.,
Democrat has a vague rumor that u. H' Hill
or Cheatham, from Hoods old army. struck
Sherman's rear and captured 5000 prisoners,
besides large number of wagons. A post,
script says it was Cheatham's troops, anu
that the fight took place at Allston, ). Z; :.
The Raleigh Confederate says the people OF
Wilmington had $1,000 bales Of cotton Ind
den away, awaiting the arrival OF the fed
eral forces. -
Rebel papers contain the following: We
learn that the raiding party of Yankee cav
hlry, who were reported advancing by way
of Tarboro on the Weldon Railroad, have
returned to Washington, N. c. We have
been unable to obtain any information as to
the amount of damage done by them.
Washington, 27th.-The Richmond DIS
patch received to day says unbroken quiet
reigns along the lines on the north side OF the
james river. The enemy has concentrated
In his new position on Hatcher's Run. Dur
ing Tuesday and Wednesday nothing of con-
ton of our picket line in this vicinity on
lished by our forces next morning.
New York, 27th.-The Herald's Newbern
On. C) correspondent describes the very
demoralized condition of the rebel forces in
North Carolina, and saws there is & disposi.
ton on the part of soldiers and civilians to
return to the Union on the best terms they
can get Deserters from the rebel army are
constantly coming into the Union lines.
The Richmond Enquirer of the Oath says
the Yankee force of the Mississippi does not
exceed l25 900, and says the South is being
conquered by one-third of her numbers. 1t
makes an earnest appeal to Southerners to
come forward and help drive the invaders.
The Enquirer says: A large number of our
readers would like to know the whereabouts
of Forrest. We suggest to them to be quiet
for few days more and he will bring re.
joicing to every true Southern beating heart,
as he is now getting ready, and when he does
move he will make the sound of his moving
heard among the Negroes and Yankees in
the West. The Enquirer says the rebels do
not need more men, because they cannot
clothe and feed them, and declares thev
cannot avail themselves of the recruits now
offering. 1t complains of the inadequacv of
the present daily rations to satisfy the hun.
ger of the men in the army.
The Montgomery tAla. Mail says: Dick
Taylor's secret service is very efficient. No
strangers are allowed in the city without the
closest surveillance. Every man whv cannot
show perfect papers is sent to the front in
irons.
New York, 27th.-The Times Washington
correspondent says Washburne, of Maine,
received yesterday letter from Gen. Grant,
an which he comments upOn Sherman S
movements in. a hopeful vein. A few more
days of success will place the rebels in q
situation from which they cannot escape.
Louisville, 27th.-The Chattanooga Ga
zette of the 23d says Bridgeport, Ala, was
totally destroyed by fire last Tuesday night.
New York, 27th.-Advices from New Or
leans says Kirby Smiths army still refuse to
cross to the east side of the Mississippi. Two
attempts to move men were made, and it is
thought third attempt would result in open
mutiny. All the Union prisoners at Camp
Ford, Texas, had been released
New York, 2Sth-The Tribunes special
saws all released prisoners were sent South
to oppose Sherman. They appear more
enthusiastic and hopeful than those who
have been in rebel camp all winter.
New York, 27th.--A Wilmington, n. c.,
correspondent says large number of Union
prisoners were released by the capture of
that place. They were confined in Camp
Lamb, about mile from the city. Their
treatment was of the most brutal character.
For three days proceeding the evacuation
they had not received mouthful to eat The
citizens had endeavored to feed them, but
the food was taken away from them by the
officers in charge. They presented most
sickening spectacle, many of them having
been rendered idotic and had forgotten their
own names.
New York, 2Sth.-We are informed that
private letters have been received in tfhs city
announcing the probable Union of Schofeld's
forces with Sherman's army on 9th. The
point of junction is not stated.
Washington, 2Sth.-The President signed
and approved an act to prevent officers of
the army and navy, and other persons en-
gagged in the military and naval service of
the United States service. from interfering
in elections in the States. No troops or arm
ed men are to be brought to the polls unless
necessary to repel armed enemies or keep
the peace, nor shall it be lawful for any Off
Ger to prescribe or fix by proclamation, order
or otherwise, the qualifications of voters, or
in any manner interfere with the free right
OF suffrage. Officers SO offending are liable
to Indictment for misdemeanor, and on con-
viction should be fined not exceeding $500,
and suffer Imprisonment in penitentiary for
not less than three months nor more than
five years. Persons convicted may be
disqualified from holding any Office of emolu
meut or trust under the Government of the
United States.
New York, 2Sth.-It seems by the Herald S
Charleston correspondent that even in Seces-
sia a love for the old Union has survived all
the vicissitudes. The remaining inhabitants
manifested the utmost delight when small
body of colored troops, the first to land in
the town, started up the principal street, their
officer was scarcely able to proceed with them.
being met with a perfect ovation, men and
women tbronging the avenues, shouting and
waving handkerchiefs, and cheering for the
Stars and Stripes, President Lincoln and the
Yankee army.
New York, 2Sth.-A correspondent from
Hatchers Run of 25th, says we are now un.
der marching orders, having received instruc-
tions to be ready tomorrow at a moments
notice. We expect to have another fight for
the possession of the Southside Railroad.
Look for heavy engagement That some
thing is going on in the lines in front of US is
very evident. do not believe Lee is going
to retreat, though deserters are now coming
in in greater numbers than ever. They re.
port he is preparing to fall back to Danville
Lee could not fall back to overwhelm Sher.
man without having Grant laundering on
close to his rear in less than six hours.