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gunboats, in Stone river, kept up a continuous shelling of our lines. The force of the enemy on the Island is estimated at 4,000, and their whole force threatening the city is not thought to be over 7,000. The Courier says: Their principal demonstration Tuesday was against battery Principle. It is believed that their present object is to obtain a foothold on James's Island, and to attempt the capture of some of our outer line of batteries. We have no doubt that the programme of Gen. Foster has been carefully planned, and includes the capture of the city, but as surely believe he is destined to the same disappointment as his predecessors. The enemy continue to shell the city. Twenty-six shots have been fired since our last report. Only six were thrown on the 4th inst. The Yankees omitted the national salute from their vessels and batteries Monday. Another body of Yankees landed on John's Island Tuesday, but it is believed to be only a small force for the purpose