The Shasta courier., 1865-02-25
SHASTA COURlER.
WAR NEWS.

evacuate Mobile was received from hlcnmonu
ON the l4tb of January, and that MoWry
commenced at once removing stores, &C., to
Selma. 1t is also said that nearly all the
rebel troops have left for Arkansas.
Cairo, l6th.-The New Orleans Delta says
the evacuation of Mobile has begun. The
fact was known to General Granger as early
as January 14th. The 1900 bales OF cotton
ut that city were removed.
New York, 16th.-The Worlds special
says a special messenger with dispatches,
who left Sherman's army lO miles from
Branchyille, lad arrived. When he lett,
Sherman was easily overcoming all obstacles
in his way.
Herald's special says Richmond papers OF
18th announce that telegraphic communica-
tion with Charleston was broken, and that
Shermans cavalry was probably operating
on the railroads from Charleston. Raleigh,
and Wilmington, thus cutting the last line OF
communication between Virginia and the
South,
Philadelphia. l6th.-Special to the Even
ing Bulletin says the Richmond papers OF the
18th indicate that Sherman's s advance cavalry
was actually as far north as Florence, and
had secured the important railroad junction
on the borders of North Carolina. They also
announce all telegraph and railroad commu-
nication with Charleston has been destroyed,
thus showing that Sherman's left column
must have struck the Northeastern Railroad,
running from Charleston to Florence.
New York, 18th. -Sherman's left wing
was on Monday Is miles north of Branch
vile, and within so miles of Columbia, and
his right was in front of Charleston, two
miles distant, threatening it. On the next
day, Tuesday, it was indicated by the Rich
mond papers that his. cavalry had reached
the Northeastern Railroad, thus severing the
last remaining link between Charleston and
Richmond. His troops are believed to be in
the vicinity of Florence, an important point
for the conveyance of communication between
South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. The
papers admit there is nothing to stop Sher-
mans army, and expects the United States
flag will soon be over Charleston, Augusta,
Columbia and Raleigh.
New York, 17th.-The movement toward
Wilmington last Saturday resulted in per-
manent advance of tho Union lines, being
over two miles of new ground, which was
held and entertainments thrown up.
New York, 17th.-The Richmond papers
of the 14tlI show that the question of arming
the slaves has been temporarily laid aside
in the rebel Congress. Late rebel papers
present some very curious disclosures regard.
ing military matters in Jeff. Davis domin-
ions. The currency is now considered of less
value than the old. There is no money even
of this sworthless character in the Treasury
to settle the immense outstanding assets.
The Richmond Enquirer of l4th says Grant
appears to be preparing to push forward his
lines still further, having by the recent
movement advanced them three miles fur
ther to the west of Petersburg.
Washington, 16th.-The House passed the
Senate Bill for the establishment of steam
service between the United States, China
and Japan.
New York, 16th.-The Commercials spe.
cial says there are rumors in Washington
of favorable military news from North Caro-
lima. in addition to that received last night.
The admission of Representatives from
Louisiana is regarded as certain.
New York, l6th.-Steamer Eagle from
Havana brings dates and private letters from
Mexico. Gen. Bazaine had been defeated 3
times at Oaxaca with heavy losses. On one
occasion he found himself almost surround
ed by masked batteries. which did fearful
execution. Gen. Diaz has Il, 900, and near
100 pieces artillery. This force is constantly
increasing. 1t was reported at Vera Cruz
that Bazaine had been severely wounded.
700 of the Foreign Legion had deserted, most
of them going over to Liberals. Liberals
have increased in strength. 1t is said now
they number 60 900, and that they have re-
covered the entire State of Jalisco. The En-
pire consists only of Matamoras, Tuxpan.
Tampco, Vera Cruz, Alverado, and Mexico
Authority is maintained in these places by
frequent executions of innocent Mexicans.
Liberals had gained victory at Leoxuite.
Gwiu has left Havana for Europe.
New York 17th.-A correspondent of the
Herald says the closing of port of Whining.
ton has been sad blow to Nassau. All is
stagnation there. According to the Herald's
correspondent there was over 80 steamers
and 100 sail vessels recently engaged in con-
traband trade. Warehouses are filled with
goods. The pirate Tallahassee. now called
the Chameleon, was there on the lst of month,
and the attention of the Governor was called
to the fvct by our Consul Our gunboat
Honduras arrived there on 3lst, and asked
permission to anchor in harbor, but was re-
fused.
. Herald's special says our Consul at London
has informed the Government of the sailing
from Kingston Island of steamer Ajax, which
is intended for rebel pirate. Herarmament
has gone or would 90 out on sailing vessel.
Notwithstanding the fact that she is small,
it is believed she will be able to do much dam
age to American shipping. 1t is thought she
would go to Nassau before taking guns on
board.
San Francisco, 2lst.-A private dispatch
received from New York to-day says that
Charleston was evacuated on Tuesday last.
February l4th.
City Point, Feb 20th.-To STANTON: The
following dispatch has just been received,
signed Grant:
The Richmond Examiner of today; saws
that Charleston was evacuated on Tuesday
evening last. Nth of February.
(Signed) WEITZEL.
Chicago, 22d, IL A. M.-Charleston and
all its defenses, with 200 cannon, supplies
and ammunition. came into our possession on
the morning of the 18th. All the cotton,
however, was destroyed by the rebels.
(Signed) RANKIN.
Philadelphia, 1Sth.-Bulletin's Washing
ton special says the Richmond papers of 10th
announce that Sherman's main column had
reached kingsville Junction. Communica-
tion of Florence. on Manchester and Florence
Railroad, was interrupted. Beauregard is
reported as being on north bank of Congaree
river. kingsville is on north side of Conga-
rec, Al miles north of Branchyille, and 25
miles south. east Of Columbia.
hlchnond papers of 10th say no official
report was received from anF point of South