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Butler (search for this): article 1
arth and fence rails. In the farm kitchen numerous excavations are to be seen, and these were also used by the sharpshooters. In fact, everything shows that it was Grant's purpose to "fight it out" on that line, relying upon reinforcements from Butler's army; but the "lion in his path" and the demoralization of his men compelled another change of base, and hence the strong works were abandoned. This, however, seems to have been accomplished very leisurely, the enemy taking away every moveableis stated that the enemy's transports, numbering ten or twelve, ascended James river on Tuesday, and landed troops at Bermuda Hundred. If this be so, the troops were probably a portion of Baldy Smith's force, shipped from the White House back to Butler. Affairs around Lynchburg. The only information received yesterday from this quarter was a report that the enemy had burnt the Court-House of Campbell county, which is confirmed by the letter which we give below: [from our own corre
Stahl (search for this): article 1
l raiding parties in every direction.--Averill's party from Lexington, or a portion of it, had crossed the James river, and camped last night a few miles from Buford's Depot, on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, 37 miles distant from Lynchburg. The raiding party, after burning Campbell C. H. it is supposed, will endeavor to effect a junction with Averill's command west of Lynchburg. Averill's force is estimated at 6,000, and prisoners who were captured in Amherst say that they belong to Stahl's command, which is the left wing of Averill's command, and 2,000 strong. Hunter is reported to be moving on Lynchburg via Lexington, but he will necessarily have to move slow, as his infantry and wagon trains cannot be brought over the mountain road with celerity. Of the movement of our troops it is needless to speak, as a few days' developments will render it unnecessary. I shall probably remain at this place until communication is securely and permanently established, as my facilities
Gilman (search for this): article 1
. In fact, everything shows that it was Grant's purpose to "fight it out" on that line, relying upon reinforcements from Butler's army; but the "lion in his path" and the demoralization of his men compelled another change of base, and hence the strong works were abandoned. This, however, seems to have been accomplished very leisurely, the enemy taking away every moveable thing with them, and barricading the roads in their rear as they proceeded. Our informant says that the report that Gilman's mill and Bethesda-church were burnt is erroneous; but Pole Green church and another were set on fire and destroyed, as were also the houses of several citizens.--Many buildings were failed down, and all the inhabitants suffered more or loss from the depredations of the Yankees. The whole country has been rendered a desert, the crops destroyed, fruit trees cat down, and the people stripped of everything they possessed in the shape of provisions. The Yankees displayed their natural greed
Baldy Smith (search for this): article 1
magnified this affair into a direct attack upon Petersburg, the capture of the second line of fortifications, and gave a high coloring to the picture generally; but rumor in this instance was decidedly at fault. We may receive further information by telegraph before the hour of going to press. It is stated that the enemy's transports, numbering ten or twelve, ascended James river on Tuesday, and landed troops at Bermuda Hundred. If this be so, the troops were probably a portion of Baldy Smith's force, shipped from the White House back to Butler. Affairs around Lynchburg. The only information received yesterday from this quarter was a report that the enemy had burnt the Court-House of Campbell county, which is confirmed by the letter which we give below: [from our own correspondent.] Concord Depot, June 14--2 P. M. I left Lynchburg this morning at 9 o'clock, and reached this place, which is on the Southside Railroad, thirteen miles from Lynchburg, at noon.
Trusten Polk (search for this): article 1
nder it unnecessary. I shall probably remain at this place until communication is securely and permanently established, as my facilities for sending you the news from this quarter will be as good here as in Lynchburg. B. The late Lieut. Oen, Polk. The following official announcement of the death of this officer was received by the President yesterday: Marietta, June 14, 1864. To His Excellency Jefferson Davis. The army and the country this morning had the calamity to lose Lly established, as my facilities for sending you the news from this quarter will be as good here as in Lynchburg. B. The late Lieut. Oen, Polk. The following official announcement of the death of this officer was received by the President yesterday: Marietta, June 14, 1864. To His Excellency Jefferson Davis. The army and the country this morning had the calamity to lose Lieutenant General Polk, who fell by a cannon shot directed at one of our batteries. J. E.Johnston.
Oen (search for this): article 1
Amherst say that they belong to Stahl's command, which is the left wing of Averill's command, and 2,000 strong. Hunter is reported to be moving on Lynchburg via Lexington, but he will necessarily have to move slow, as his infantry and wagon trains cannot be brought over the mountain road with celerity. Of the movement of our troops it is needless to speak, as a few days' developments will render it unnecessary. I shall probably remain at this place until communication is securely and permanently established, as my facilities for sending you the news from this quarter will be as good here as in Lynchburg. B. The late Lieut. Oen, Polk. The following official announcement of the death of this officer was received by the President yesterday: Marietta, June 14, 1864. To His Excellency Jefferson Davis. The army and the country this morning had the calamity to lose Lieutenant General Polk, who fell by a cannon shot directed at one of our batteries. J. E.Johnston.
Gen Lee (search for this): article 1
iver, at Westover and Wilcox's Landing. A portion of General Grant's army, upon leaving our front at Cold Harbor, is reported to have proceeded to the White House and embarked at that place. Everything is said to have been removed, and the depot at the White House broken up. The engine, railroad iron, and bridge timber that had been brought to that point have also been shipped. Very respectfully, &c, R. E. Lee, General. The fact that Grant is endeavoring to so Gen Lee as to place the river between his left and our right — that he has broken up his depot at the White House and moved away everything collected there in the last few weeks — is a virtual acknowledgment of failure; and though he may not confides defeat, it is more than likely that it will so be regarded at the North. We, therefore, look with confidence to his early recall, and the appointment of some General in his plage who has not yet trodden the hazardous path that leads "on to Richmond."
William Byrd (search for this): article 1
ments near Lynchburg, &C. The only report we have to make from "the front" this morning is a confirmation of Grant's sudden charge of base to Westover, on James river, coupled with the additional fact that he has sent a portion of his troops to the White House, with the view of shipping them from that point to same place hereafter to be developed.--Westover is in Charles City county, about eight miles below City Point, on the north side of the river. It was formerly the residence of Col. Wm. Byrd, who figured conspicuously in Virginia in colonial times. --sharing the first revolution it was several times occupied by the British, in the summet of it served as a place of seinge for the unlucky McClellan, after the severe he received in front of Richmond, and is now the asylum of the equally Unfortunate Strategist Grant, who flies to protecting shades from before the vet of. Gen. Lee. The White House is the point at which the York River Railroad the Pamunkey, twenty four miles
Gen Grant (search for this): article 1
--Grant's change. Of base — Sheridan's raiders — fighting near Petersburg — the movements near L "the front" this morning is a confirmation of Grant's sudden charge of base to Westover, on James e asylum of the equally Unfortunate Strategist Grant, who flies to protecting shades from before tes below Richmond. There is now no doubt that Grant proposes to cross to the south side of the Jamgives a comprehensive account of the flight of Grant's army. Headq'rs Army Northern Virginia R. E. Lee, General. The fact that Grant is endeavoring to so Gen Lee as to place the They are probably intended as a blind to cover Grant's real purpose and destination. We have ney at Piping Tree Ferry, and Stone to look for Grant. The pressure of Hampton's cavalry was more tooters. In fact, everything shows that it was Grant's purpose to "fight it out" on that line, relyr robbing the inhabitants of their provisions, Grant's men alleged that they were hard pressed for [1 more...
Gen Hunter (search for this): article 1
on of it, had crossed the James river, and camped last night a few miles from Buford's Depot, on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, 37 miles distant from Lynchburg. The raiding party, after burning Campbell C. H. it is supposed, will endeavor to effect a junction with Averill's command west of Lynchburg. Averill's force is estimated at 6,000, and prisoners who were captured in Amherst say that they belong to Stahl's command, which is the left wing of Averill's command, and 2,000 strong. Hunter is reported to be moving on Lynchburg via Lexington, but he will necessarily have to move slow, as his infantry and wagon trains cannot be brought over the mountain road with celerity. Of the movement of our troops it is needless to speak, as a few days' developments will render it unnecessary. I shall probably remain at this place until communication is securely and permanently established, as my facilities for sending you the news from this quarter will be as good here as in Lynchburg. B
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