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

the certain capture of Mobile, will liberate
o5 900 men, who can be organized into a
corps for offensive operations.
Heralds Fort Anderson correspondent says
the fort was destitute of provisions. A con-
siderable quantity of ammunition was found
in the magazine. Many instruments for the
explosion of torpedoes were found, with a
line of wires leading out into the stream
All the small boats of the fleet were sent out
to-day for torpedoes, of which immense num-
bers were found.
Washington. 23d.-Commander Trench
ard, of the c. S. steamer Rhode Island. tele.
graphed from Fortress Monroe to the Navy
Department this morning, that our troops
were within four miles of Wilmington
Heavy firing was heard, and our troops were
advancing rapidly
Information from the Army of the Potomac
states that the army was in great glee over
the capture Of Charleston. A shotted salute
was fred along the whole line in honor Of the
event.
New York, 23d-At meeting Of citizens
to-day it was voted to suspend business on
the 4th Of March, to celebrate recent victo
ries in manner commensurate with their
grandeur. The people of theNyhoe country,
from Maine to San Francisco. will be request.
ed to unite in fitting demonstrations ofJoy on
that dac
New York, 23d.-A Washington dispatch
saws Government has advces that the pirate
ram Olnde had put into Corunna, Spain. for
repairs which. there is reason to believe. she
will not be allowed to receive, and without
which she will not be dangerous to any port
or this side of the Atlantic.
Adviees from France show that the report
ed cession of Sonora is without foundation.
The relations between France and the United
States are not likely to undergo any disturb
ance.
Cincinnati, 23d.-The bill to ratify the
Constitutional Amendment was rejected by
the Kentucky Senate yesterday by majority.
Washington, 24th.-A dispatch just re-
ceived announces that Wilmington is in pos
session of our troops.
(Signed) STANTON.
New York, 24th-Herald's Army of Po-
tomac correspondence, dated ODD, says last
night 200 rebels left for their homes from'.lst
brigade Hoke's division. Longstreet's corps
is the only large body of troops which has
been sent South from Lees army. Estima-
ted strength of rebel army around Peters
burg is 10000 News of Sherman's success
ses in South Carolina had become generally
known throughout the rebel army, and caus-
ed a feeling of universal depression. The
priyates make no secret oftheir intention to
desert. Lee has placed heavy guard in his
rear to prevent them getting back to their
homes The deserters confirm statement
that siege guns have been removed from Pc
tersburg and carried to some point in rear of
that city. Rebel officers openly express opn-
ion that nothing can stop Sherman S advance
and hence the privates desert by scores.
New York, 24th.-Fortress Monroe dis
patch says Gen. Terry took possession of
Wilmington at Q A NJ. of ODD. capturing
large amount stores of all kinds. which the
rebels in their haste neglected to destroy.
Fortress Monroe, 2lth.-Our troops enter
ed Wilmington on morning of 22nd After
evacuation of Fort Anderson Gen. Schofeld
directed Cox 20 follow its garrison toward
Wilmington. while Terry followed IIoke on
east side of river The latter took up new
line four miles from Wilmington, but was so
hotly pursued by Terry that he could send
no troops to west side. On that side rebels
made a stand behind Owen Greek. Cox
crossed his troops below them on fiat boats
attacked them in rear, and routed them, tax
ing guns and 500 prisoners On 2lst Cox
pushed to Burmarack river, opposite VII
mingtcn, where bridges were on fire. On
his arrival rebels began burning cotton and
rosin in city. and left that night. Our cap
lures, including Fort Anderson, amount to
about 700 prisoners and 30 guns. The citi
zens stated the rebels turned | 600 bales of
cotton and 5000 barrels of rosin Union
feeling showed itself quite strongly in city
Terry has followed Hoke northward.
(Signed,) G.. b. CoMsToCK,
Col and A. d. G.
Washington, 2lst-Following has been
received at Nav Department:
United Safes Flag Ship Malvern, Cape
Ot.I. h.
form you that Wilmington has been evacua
ted and is in possession of our forces. After
evacuation of Fort Anderson | succeeded in
getting so gunboats over and opened fire on
Fort Strong. work commanding principal
Instructions and where rebels had also sunk
large steamer (the North Eastern). Oar
fire soon drove rebels away from the place.
On night of Goth rebels sent down 200 float
ing torpedoes. had stro?g force of picket
boats out, and the torpedoes were sunk with
musketry one got in on the Oseeoia, and
blew her wheel house to pieces, and knocked
down her bulkhead. No damage to shell.
= Some of the vessels picked up the torpedoes,
with their torpedo nets, next morning. |
espied two fishing nets across the river yes
terday evening. Gen. Ames, with his divis-
ion, moved within short distance of the fort
and had sharp encounter with rebels On
troops were, opened rapid fire on the fort
and all along genemy's line. The Fort respon-
ded with three or four shots, but was soon
silenoed. This morning we heard that Gen.
Terry was within the works. and that the
road was clear to Wilmington. The Mon
tauk could not get across the shoals without
tightening, which was a work of some labor
then had the pleasure of placing our flag
on Fort Strong.
(Signed, PORTER
New York, 24th,-Herald's Army of Poto-
mae special says every train of ears from
City Point brings recruits. The regiments
are being filled to maximum strength.
The Richmond Examiner of 24th says the
enemy are now gathering all their available
force for a movement against Richmond
Sherman is advancing through South Carroll
ma, while Beauregard slowly retreats before
him toward Charottville Foster is making
demonstrations with q heavy force on Roam
oke and Neuse rivers. Eastward, the Yam
kee forces in East Tennessee are crossing the
mountains to take Beauregard.
New York. 24th.-Tribuncs snecial from
Army of Potomac says: This evening re-
port came to the front Of the 9th corps that
the enemy showed some signs of leaving that