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Gen Grant (search for this): article 2
nd many are surprised that he should so expose his flank.--Not so with us. We have ceased to be surprised at any movement Grant may make. He is a reckless man, and will strike anywhere which promises the faintest hope of success, regardless of conscommand, and that there was a probability yesterday morning of their capture. The hope, however, has now vanished, since Grant's infantry now occupy the railroad between Reams's and Petersburg. The raiders reached Dinwiddie Court House by twelvowned by both companies, and we fear it will all fall a prey to the vandalism of our desperate but cowardly enemies. Grant's Plans. It is now evident that Grant has determined not to fight a general engagement, and to do no more hurling ofGrant has determined not to fight a general engagement, and to do no more hurling of troops against Gen Lee's solid columns, if he can possibly avoid it. He will invest Petersburg, if allowed, fortify himself, and send out raiding parties in every direction to cut off supplies from our army. That this is his now settled policy the
Fitchett (search for this): article 2
uns instead of one now opened fire, and contributed greatly towards scattering the free lovers and freebooters. They have been very scarce in the vicinity of "Green Croft" since, except the dead and wounded, who, at twilight last evening, still remained. The colors and the captors. There were five stands of colors captured Wednesday by Mahone's Brigade, as follows: One by the 6th Virginia, two by the 41st Va., and two by the 61st Va. The following are the names of the captors: Lieut Bowilleir, co. E, 6th Va; Private Wm E Fitchett, co F, 41st Va; Private Coleman Hines, co , 41st Va; Lieut St Julien Wilson, co C, 61st Va; Serg't Christopher Halstead, co K, 61st Va. The latest. A gentleman who left the vicinity of the Six Mile House, at 8 P. M., last evening, informs us that a hot musketry fight was progressing at that hour. Our forces had driven the enemy from the railroad, and appeared to be still pushing them, as was indicated by the receding of the firing.
Gen Mahone (search for this): article 2
The position at Petersburg. The Express of yesterday gives the particulars of the movements there the day before. We copy its account, omitting the account of the fight of Mahone's division, a full account of which we have already published, from our army correspondent: Movements Thursday. The movements of the enemy yesterday were confined exclusively to his extreme left, (our right,) so far as we have been able to ascertain. Our forces having retired to their original line of brereebooters. They have been very scarce in the vicinity of "Green Croft" since, except the dead and wounded, who, at twilight last evening, still remained. The colors and the captors. There were five stands of colors captured Wednesday by Mahone's Brigade, as follows: One by the 6th Virginia, two by the 41st Va., and two by the 61st Va. The following are the names of the captors: Lieut Bowilleir, co. E, 6th Va; Private Wm E Fitchett, co F, 41st Va; Private Coleman Hines, co , 41st
Fither Kautz (search for this): article 2
nesday morning at half-past 7. --They came up the read just below Oak Grove Church, at Duval's blacksmith's shop, and are supposed to number about 4,000. They comprise the whole of Wilson's division, who commands in person, and is accompanied by Kautz and Spears. They remained at Reams's some three hours, and destroyed the water tanks, wood sheds and office. The track was also torn up for a distance of about 150 yards. All the citizens in the vicinity were robbed of their bacon and horses, a of the war, connects it with the whole system of North Carolina railways. "It will thus be seen that 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, w
St Julien Wilson (search for this): article 2
alf-past 7. --They came up the read just below Oak Grove Church, at Duval's blacksmith's shop, and are supposed to number about 4,000. They comprise the whole of Wilson's division, who commands in person, and is accompanied by Kautz and Spears. They remained at Reams's some three hours, and destroyed the water tanks, wood sheds ners in the jail. During the afternoon of Wednesday, the raiders reached the Southside railroad, cut the wires and tore up the track between Ford's Depot and Wilson's. At Ford's, they burnt the depot, water tanks, and two long trains of cars, with engines attached, belonging to the Norfolk railroad. At the fifteen mile post,e following are the names of the captors: Lieut Bowilleir, co. E, 6th Va; Private Wm E Fitchett, co F, 41st Va; Private Coleman Hines, co , 41st Va; Lieut St Julien Wilson, co C, 61st Va; Serg't Christopher Halstead, co K, 61st Va. The latest. A gentleman who left the vicinity of the Six Mile House, at 8 P. M., las
Buggles (search for this): article 2
uval's blacksmith's shop, and are supposed to number about 4,000. They comprise the whole of Wilson's division, who commands in person, and is accompanied by Kautz and Spears. They remained at Reams's some three hours, and destroyed the water tanks, wood sheds and office. The track was also torn up for a distance of about 150 yards. All the citizens in the vicinity were robbed of their bacon and horses, and such negroes as manifested a willingness to accompany them were gladly welcomed. Buggles and carriages were also taken. The rear guard of the enemy was encountered by a portion of Gen. W. H. F. Lee's cavalry before they left Reams's, and a brief fight ensued, which resulted in the killing and capturing of some fifteen or twenty of the gang. It is stated that about 150 were cut off here from the main command, and that there was a probability yesterday morning of their capture. The hope, however, has now vanished, since Grant's infantry now occupy the railroad between Reams's
J. Alexander Pace (search for this): article 2
orth 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 "Green Croft," and opposite to the New Market race course. Here they have been luxuriating on fresh vegetables and ripe fruits, and enjoying themselves hugely. Yesterday one of our batteries determined to disturb the "happy family," and for this purpose most unceremoniously plunged a shell through the building. An eye witness informs us that been never poured from a hive faster and in greater numbers than did the blue coats from this house. They
Green Croft (search for this): article 2
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 "Green Croft," and opposite to the New Market race course. Here they have been luxuriating on fresh vegetables and ripe fruits, and enjoying themselves hugely. Yesterday one of our batteries determined to disturb the "happy family," and for this purpose m this house. They swarmed in the yard, garden, and field adjacent. Three of our guns instead of one now opened fire, and contributed greatly towards scattering the free lovers and freebooters. They have been very scarce in the vicinity of "Green Croft" since, except the dead and wounded, who, at twilight last evening, still remained. The colors and the captors. There were five stands of colors captured Wednesday by Mahone's Brigade, as follows: One by the 6th Virginia, two by the 41
Bowilleir (search for this): article 2
ns instead of one now opened fire, and contributed greatly towards scattering the free lovers and freebooters. They have been very scarce in the vicinity of "Green Croft" since, except the dead and wounded, who, at twilight last evening, still remained. The colors and the captors. There were five stands of colors captured Wednesday by Mahone's Brigade, as follows: One by the 6th Virginia, two by the 41st Va., and two by the 61st Va. The following are the names of the captors: Lieut Bowilleir, co. E, 6th Va; Private Wm E Fitchett, co F, 41st Va; Private Coleman Hines, co , 41st Va; Lieut St Julien Wilson, co C, 61st Va; Serg't Christopher Halstead, co K, 61st Va. The latest. A gentleman who left the vicinity of the Six Mile House, at 8 P. M., last evening, informs us that a hot musketry fight was progressing at that hour. Our forces had driven the enemy from the railroad, and appeared to be still pushing them, as was indicated by the receding of the firing.
Coleman Hines (search for this): article 2
ns instead of one now opened fire, and contributed greatly towards scattering the free lovers and freebooters. They have been very scarce in the vicinity of "Green Croft" since, except the dead and wounded, who, at twilight last evening, still remained. The colors and the captors. There were five stands of colors captured Wednesday by Mahone's Brigade, as follows: One by the 6th Virginia, two by the 41st Va., and two by the 61st Va. The following are the names of the captors: Lieut Bowilleir, co. E, 6th Va; Private Wm E Fitchett, co F, 41st Va; Private Coleman Hines, co , 41st Va; Lieut St Julien Wilson, co C, 61st Va; Serg't Christopher Halstead, co K, 61st Va. The latest. A gentleman who left the vicinity of the Six Mile House, at 8 P. M., last evening, informs us that a hot musketry fight was progressing at that hour. Our forces had driven the enemy from the railroad, and appeared to be still pushing them, as was indicated by the receding of the firing.
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