Named Entity Results, Richmond (Virginia, United States)

ilroad. X. Sheridan's raiders. In official quarters nothing seems to be known as to the whereabouts of Sheridan and his gang. As we have heretofore announced, they left the White House on Wednesday, and proceeded in the direction of James river. It was subsequently ascertained that they struck the Chickahominy at Porge Bridge, and crossed to the south bank of that stream. Our cavalry engaged them on Thursday on the Charles City river road, and one account says they were forced backlgren raid, received a severe but not dangerous wound in the ankle. It is reported that another engagement took place on the same day, and that our troops, running short of ammunition, were compelled to fall back. If Sheridan has reached the James river, and escaped, he has done so at a heavy sacrifice. His expedition has been a series of disasters from beginning to end, and the command which started out from Grant's army so fresh and lively, and with such high expectations, returns discomfi

t's plan of campaign, and the battle of the Chickahominy was still in progress, the whole question of pontooning the James river was elaborately discussed. And now, recognizing the relations which his action holds to the general plan of operarmy of the Potomac, taken up as in the arms of a giant, was transported from the Chickahominy and planted south of the James river and south of Richmond. Now begins a new act in the grand was drama. We shall operate on new and unattempted lineble engineering heads of the Army of the Potomac. In the meantime we have a perfectly secure and convenient base, the James river, to which all the transportation lately at the White House has been forwarded. There is another aspect of the mov report has been received by the department concerning the casualties of our army in its operations since crossing the James river, except the death of Major Morton, mentioned yesterday. General Sherman reports to-day that the enemy gave way l

Narrow escape from Drowning. --About five o'clock Thursday afternoon, while Mr Henry Dudgeons, of Manchester, in company with several other persons, was bathing in the falls of James river, a short distance west of Mayo's bridge, he was suddenly caught up by the current and carried beyond his depth, and, being unable to swim, would have drowned had it not been for Mr William Snead, of this city, who went to his assistance. Mr D sank to the bottom three times, the last of which he remainedJames river, a short distance west of Mayo's bridge, he was suddenly caught up by the current and carried beyond his depth, and, being unable to swim, would have drowned had it not been for Mr William Snead, of this city, who went to his assistance. Mr D sank to the bottom three times, the last of which he remained under the water some time before he could be rescued, and when taken out he was to all appearances dead. The usual remedies in such cases, however, were resorted to, and after a while his friends had the gratification of witnessing, his resuscitation. Mr D was then removed to his residence, where he is still confined to his bed in consequence of the accident.

hat the Danville road, although it is Davis's sole means of connection with the South and West, is at the same time a most effective line. Fither Kautz or Sheridan should therefore give it his immediate and earnest attention. Burkesville is its vital centre. If it is to be cut, that is the point for the operation. Eight or ten miles of road destroyed south and west of the junction there, will isolate Richmond from Lynchburg, Gordonsville, North Carolina, and the whole South. "The James river canal, we believe, is receiving the requisite attention." From Prince George. We have advices from Prince George Court House as late as yesterday morning. The enemy then had an enormous wagon train at that point.--This, it was stated by officers, was to furnish the troops who were to invest Petersburg. A Yankee Nest broken up. For the past few days the enemy on our extreme left have occupied the residence of Capt J. Alexander Pace, in Prince George county, known as "Gre