The Shasta courier., 1865-04-15
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Huntsville, 1lth.-To Gen. Thomas: Tho
following is just received form Colonel Hoov-
sf, 1t Somerville: Men who have come dr.
reotly through from Selma report that the
place was captured by Gen. Wilson's forces
ion March I'D. Forrest and Koddy With
their entire commands were CAPTURED Ovf
men dismounted and charged the entrench.
ments and carried all before them. They
also report thai. Montgomery was cal captured.
City Point, l2tb.-To Stanton: Lynch
burg surrendered yesterday to q Lieutenant
of Grif6n's forces at the head OF scouting
party. Grant has ordered McKeney's brig.
ade Of cavalry to occupy the town ana take
care of public property. r. :,
(Signed, DANA.
New York, Ilth.-we learn from Charles
ton that bands of guerrillas were about
Georgetown and Somerville. S. c., and forces
had been sent out to clear the country OF
them. They number about 500, and on the
5th they made dash on Somerville nd.cap-
tured few negroes and threatened to snoot
all the whites who had taken the oath.-
Large quantities of cotton and rice are said
to be hidden on South Carolina plantations.
A severe fight took place yesterday In
Fairfax Court House, Va, between some reb
Ell troops sent out by Lee after the esacuaticn
of Richmond. and portion Of our troops IN
that vicinity. The rebels were defeatednnd
dispersed.
Philadelphia, 1lth.-The Bulletins Wash
ington special says an engagement WITH
Moseby's guerrillas took place yesterday Ia
miles from this city and the guerrillas were
badly beaten.
New York, 12th.-The Commercial says: !:
Rooms have been engaged at one of uur hotels
for General Lee. He is expected to arrive
here tomorrow.
New York, 12th.-New Orleans dates to
9th have been received Advices from the
army about Mobile to April 4th state that the
water communication between Spanish Fort
and Mobile was cut of by battery establish
ed above the fort Rebel communication
with Mobile is entirely suspended.
New York, 12th.-IIerald's correspondent,
writing from Dentonville, Va, says up to
that time the captures from Lees army were
immense in men and material. For miles the
roads were strewn with wagons, artillery and
ammunition, showing with what tenacity the
pursuit was pressed. Sheridan made the
largest part of the captures.
Herald's Richmond correspondent says Q
committee has gone to Lynchburg TO invite
the Virginia Legislature to return to Rich.
mond. Several members who remained in
the city are working for the restoration of
the State to the Union on condition of the
abolition Of slavery.
The proceedings of the Secession Conven
tion arc published, showing that Lee, when
notified. in presence of the Convention of his
selection rs Commander of the Virginia Mil.
itary and Naval forces replied: . Trusting
in Almighty God, in an approving conscience
and the mid of my fellow citizens, / devote
whose behalf alone, will ever again draw
the sword"
New York, 13th.-Thc Hcrald's Richmond
correspondent says the people of Va. and
Richmond in particular appear.t to be at last
fully satisfied with the experiment Of q South
ern Confederacy, and are making prcpara-
tions for the, return of the State to loyal
position in the Union. Influential citizens
are still engaged in endcavoring to secure the
best terms they can.
The feeling Of tho majority in Richmond
is against JEFF Davis and other rebel leaders,
and is represented as having become very
bitter. At least 5000 of the population At
Richmond are now entirely dependent on the
Government and Northern people for daily
supply of food, and but for these would
starvc.
Times City Point special says Lee has
expressed adesire to depart for Europe at an
carly day with his family. He is much
affected with his defeat. JEFF. Davis has
deserted him. and is retreating on his ewn
account.