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Dearing (search for this): article 1
e at first seemed overwhelmed with surprise, and halted, neither advancing nor retreating. But a minute or two later another branch of our service made its appearance, which quickly determined the enemy as to the best course for him to pursue. Dearing's cavalry brigade quickly dismounted, and descending the hill with a yell, charged upon the enemy in beautiful style. This was more than they expected, (since they had encountered but a few militia in the breastworks, and had advanced nearly a mile without seeing any regulars) and they instantly wheeled their horses and started back up the hill in great confusion. Graham's battery continued to play upon them, and Dearing's men crossed the refine and ascended the opposite hill, in gallant style, their carbines keeping up a regular and most musical fusillade upon Kantz and Speare, and their rapidly retreating followers. Upon reaching the tops of the opposite hill, the enemy hoped to make a stand, as here another column, which they ha
William Howard (search for this): article 1
d a most excellent man. John Crowder, of this city, a noble youth. George R. Conway, of Prince George. Wm. Daniels, of Prince George, a youth. He was killed by a bayonet thrust through the breast, and his head was severely mutilated with the butt of a musket. E. P. Brown, of Sturdivant's battery, from Albemarle. Wounded. Henry A. Blanks, of this city, seriously in body and arm. Dr. Wm. Bellingham, of Petersburg, a prominent dentist, severely in side. Wm. Howard, a clerk at the bookstore of Richard Riches. Wm A. Meanley, of this city, shot in three places severely. Robt. A. Martin, of the firm of Martin, Tannahill & Co, shot in the arm. Wm T. McCandlish, merchant of this city, shot in the hand, and a prisoner. Richard A. Harrison, of this city, shot through the hand. Samuel Hall, bat merchant of Petersburg, shot in the thigh, severely. W. H. Hardee, merchant of Petersburg, in the leg below the knee, since amputated.
Crook (search for this): article 1
artillery, and that they moved in three columns. Other , however, represent the force as considerably greater in numerical strength. A rumor was in circulation yesterday that Hampton had surprised the enemy's camp and put them to rout, but this lacks confirmation. We only know with certainty that some prisoners had been captured, who were seen by a scout yesterday on the way to Richmond. From the Valley of Virginia. We have received some further intelligence from the Valley. Crook and Averill joined Hunter on Wednesday at Staunton, at which time a portion of their forces were on the Greenville and Middlebrook road. On the same day, at 3 o'clock P. M., five hundred cavalry made a demonstration on Waynesboro', on the Greenville and Staunton road, and were repulsed by Gen. Imboden. The enemy retreated to Staunton, burning the Fishersville Depot on the route. Pope, with a force of 4,000, was reported moving down the Valley to reinforce Hunter. The enemy have no su
Averill (search for this): article 1
and that they moved in three columns. Other , however, represent the force as considerably greater in numerical strength. A rumor was in circulation yesterday that Hampton had surprised the enemy's camp and put them to rout, but this lacks confirmation. We only know with certainty that some prisoners had been captured, who were seen by a scout yesterday on the way to Richmond. From the Valley of Virginia. We have received some further intelligence from the Valley. Crook and Averill joined Hunter on Wednesday at Staunton, at which time a portion of their forces were on the Greenville and Middlebrook road. On the same day, at 3 o'clock P. M., five hundred cavalry made a demonstration on Waynesboro', on the Greenville and Staunton road, and were repulsed by Gen. Imboden. The enemy retreated to Staunton, burning the Fishersville Depot on the route. Pope, with a force of 4,000, was reported moving down the Valley to reinforce Hunter. The enemy have no supplies, but
Albemarle (search for this): article 1
n, shot in the bowels, feared mortally wounded. Joseph Cooper, son of Joseph H. Cooper, Esq., of this city, wounded and a prisoner. A. C. Harrison, of this city, slightly in the arm. Richard M. Cary, formerly of Hampton, but now of Petersburg, in the thighs in two places — not mortal. C. L. Bartlett, Professor of Music, in three places, severely. A. S. Shafer, of Petersburg, in leg, slightly. Nathaniel Pritchard, of this city, slightly. Wm. F. Johnson, of Albemarle, (Sturdivant's battery,) through the head — supposed mortally. Wm. Griffith, of Prince George, wounded in both thighs Jas Kane, of Prince George, in the leg. Captured. Rev. Wm. A. Hall, Chaplain Washington New Orleans Artillery. Prof Carr, of the Petersburg Female College. James Bossieux, merchant of this city. James Kerr, of Petersburg Timothy Rives, of Prince George. Samuel Jones, of Prince George--6. Prisoners captured. The following pr
Washington (search for this): article 1
rly of Hampton, but now of Petersburg, in the thighs in two places — not mortal. C. L. Bartlett, Professor of Music, in three places, severely. A. S. Shafer, of Petersburg, in leg, slightly. Nathaniel Pritchard, of this city, slightly. Wm. F. Johnson, of Albemarle, (Sturdivant's battery,) through the head — supposed mortally. Wm. Griffith, of Prince George, wounded in both thighs Jas Kane, of Prince George, in the leg. Captured. Rev. Wm. A. Hall, Chaplain Washington New Orleans Artillery. Prof Carr, of the Petersburg Female College. James Bossieux, merchant of this city. James Kerr, of Petersburg Timothy Rives, of Prince George. Samuel Jones, of Prince George--6. Prisoners captured. The following prisoners were brought in at an early hour yesterday afternoon: Wm. Tompkins, co. F., 11th Penn cavalry, commanded by Col. Speare; Solomon Saxton, do; John Logan, co. D., same regiment, and Peter White, bugler, of the
George B. Jones (search for this): article 1
ained, and which we believe to be correct: Killed. Prof. Stanbly, Professor of French in the Petersburg Female College, formerly of Randolph Macon. Lt. Wales Hurt, aged 18, a son of the late Branch T. Hurt, and a gallant youth. John E. Friend, oldest son of our late Postmaster, Wm. N. Friend, Esq. Deceased leaves a wife and one child. Wm. C. Bannister, for many years and accountant in the Exchange Bank, and one of our best citizens. He leaves a large family. Geo. B. Jones, a prominent druggist of Petersburg, and a most excellent man. John Crowder, of this city, a noble youth. George R. Conway, of Prince George. Wm. Daniels, of Prince George, a youth. He was killed by a bayonet thrust through the breast, and his head was severely mutilated with the butt of a musket. E. P. Brown, of Sturdivant's battery, from Albemarle. Wounded. Henry A. Blanks, of this city, seriously in body and arm. Dr. Wm. Bellingham, of Petersburg, a
Hunter (search for this): article 1
only know with certainty that some prisoners had been captured, who were seen by a scout yesterday on the way to Richmond. From the Valley of Virginia. We have received some further intelligence from the Valley. Crook and Averill joined Hunter on Wednesday at Staunton, at which time a portion of their forces were on the Greenville and Middlebrook road. On the same day, at 3 o'clock P. M., five hundred cavalry made a demonstration on Waynesboro', on the Greenville and Staunton road, and were repulsed by Gen. Imboden. The enemy retreated to Staunton, burning the Fishersville Depot on the route. Pope, with a force of 4,000, was reported moving down the Valley to reinforce Hunter. The enemy have no supplies, but subsist off the country. They were doubtless aware of richness of the region into which they have penetrated, and will strip the inhabitants of everything they possess. A dispatch from Mountain Top says our troops are in fine spirits, and anxious to measure
Imboden (search for this): article 1
ton, at which time a portion of their forces were on the Greenville and Middlebrook road. On the same day, at 3 o'clock P. M., five hundred cavalry made a demonstration on Waynesboro', on the Greenville and Staunton road, and were repulsed by Gen. Imboden. The enemy retreated to Staunton, burning the Fishersville Depot on the route. Pope, with a force of 4,000, was reported moving down the Valley to reinforce Hunter. The enemy have no supplies, but subsist off the country. They were dou the inhabitants of everything they possess. A dispatch from Mountain Top says our troops are in fine spirits, and anxious to measure strength with the enemy. The Yankee cavalry made another advance on Thursday, but were easily repulsed by Imboden's infantry. From the Southside. All quiet in Petersburg yesterday. The enemy have retired in the direction of City Point. Official dispatches give great praise to the militia for their gallantry in repulsing three assaults, and only g
Hampton (search for this): article 1
ew Market, in Spotsylvania county, about five miles from Childsburg, and ten miles south of Spotsylvania Court-House. We have good authority for stating that Gen. Hampton was between them and Gordonsville. A citizen of Caroline county, who arrived in this city yesterday, states that Sheridan's command is about , with ten piecest they moved in three columns. Other , however, represent the force as considerably greater in numerical strength. A rumor was in circulation yesterday that Hampton had surprised the enemy's camp and put them to rout, but this lacks confirmation. We only know with certainty that some prisoners had been captured, who were seeer, son of Joseph H. Cooper, Esq., of this city, wounded and a prisoner. A. C. Harrison, of this city, slightly in the arm. Richard M. Cary, formerly of Hampton, but now of Petersburg, in the thighs in two places — not mortal. C. L. Bartlett, Professor of Music, in three places, severely. A. S. Shafer, of Peters
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