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Wilson (search for this): article 1
Our loss is not believed to her over two hundred, though largely more than this number are missing, but numbers of the men are coming in almost every minute. Among the killed is Col Murchison, 8th N. C. About three o'clock yesterday evening Wilson's division of Yankee cavalry, having started on a raid, had gotten as far as Ashland, where they met W H F Lee's division. A brisk fight ensued. Soon after the fight began Rosser came in upon their rear and flank, and quickly put them to rout, The Yankee cavalry force which advanced upon Ashland on Wednesday, was first met near Hanover C. H, by a portion of Gen. Fits Lee's troops, and skirmishing at once commenced, Our men gradually fell back before the enemy's division (commanded by Wilson) until they reached Ashland, and retired a short distance beyond that point.--The Yankees halted, and at once commenced their work of destruction by burning the water tanks and one or two hand care belonging to the railroad company; but before th
June 2nd (search for this): article 1
ing that they had got as far as Dispatch Station, thirteen miles from Richmond. [from our own correspondent.] Army of Northern Virginia.Near Mechanicville, June 2, 4 P. M. 1864. No general engagement yet, and in my coronion none is likely to occur very soon. Yesterday there was sharp and irregular skirmishing at poinX. A demonstration at Bottom's Bridge. The following official dispatches were received at Gen. Ransom's headquarters last night: Bottom's Bridged, June 2d,4.20, P. M. Major T. O. Chestney: The pickets at McClellan's bridge report a large column of cavalry advancing in the direction of Bottom's bridge. M. W. Gary, Col. Comd'g, &c. Bottom's Bridge June 2d,5:10, P. M. Major T. O. Chestney: The head of the enemy's column reached the bridge and are now skirmishing with our men in the rifle pits. The numbers have not yet developed themselves. M. W. Gary, Col. Comd'g, &c. Bottom's Bridge crosses the Chickahominy,
Wickham (search for this): article 1
distance beyond that point.--The Yankees halted, and at once commenced their work of destruction by burning the water tanks and one or two hand care belonging to the railroad company; but before they had an opportunity to accomplish more General Rosser approached by the Half Sink road, and at once engaged them. The fight raged furiously for some two hours, when the enemy gave way, and were pursued some three miles, when they again made a stand, but were soon put to rout, and driven beyond Wickham's farm, when night put an end to the contest. The Yankees left their dead and wounded behind them. A considerable amount of spoils was captured, including three hundred horses and thirty pack, miles. The mules were laden with ten days rations, showing that it was contemplated to have extended the raid far beyond Ashland — probably to the canal and the Danville Railroad. It is reported that the enemy burnt the South Anna bridge, two miles above Ashland. This structure is (or was) 60 fee
Cook (search for this): article 1
extrinsic any doubt of the final result. From Gen Lee's army. The following dispatch from Gen. Lee was received at the War Department yesterday. Headq'rs Army Northern Va.,June 1st, 1864, P. M. Honorable Secretary of War: There has been skirmishing along the lines to-day. Gen. Hoke and Gen. Anderson attacked the enemy in their front this forenoon, and drove them to their entrenchments. This afternoon the enemy attacked Gen, Heth, and were handsomely reprised by Cook's and Kirkland's brigades, Generals Breckinridge and Mahone drove the enemy from their front, taking, about one hundred and fifty prisoners. A force of infantry is reported to have arrived at Tunstall's Station from the White House, and to be extending up the York River Railroad. They state that they belong to Butter's forces. Respectfully, B. E. Lee, Gen. The skirmishing along the lines is represented to have been very heavy, particularly at a late hour in the evening. Th
Heth (search for this): article 1
es on favorably, and there are few who extrinsic any doubt of the final result. From Gen Lee's army. The following dispatch from Gen. Lee was received at the War Department yesterday. Headq'rs Army Northern Va.,June 1st, 1864, P. M. Honorable Secretary of War: There has been skirmishing along the lines to-day. Gen. Hoke and Gen. Anderson attacked the enemy in their front this forenoon, and drove them to their entrenchments. This afternoon the enemy attacked Gen, Heth, and were handsomely reprised by Cook's and Kirkland's brigades, Generals Breckinridge and Mahone drove the enemy from their front, taking, about one hundred and fifty prisoners. A force of infantry is reported to have arrived at Tunstall's Station from the White House, and to be extending up the York River Railroad. They state that they belong to Butter's forces. Respectfully, B. E. Lee, Gen. The skirmishing along the lines is represented to have been very heavy, particula
Anderson (search for this): article 1
in our noble leader and the heroic army under his command. There is no undue excitement, and no check is blanched with fear. So far all goes on favorably, and there are few who extrinsic any doubt of the final result. From Gen Lee's army. The following dispatch from Gen. Lee was received at the War Department yesterday. Headq'rs Army Northern Va.,June 1st, 1864, P. M. Honorable Secretary of War: There has been skirmishing along the lines to-day. Gen. Hoke and Gen. Anderson attacked the enemy in their front this forenoon, and drove them to their entrenchments. This afternoon the enemy attacked Gen, Heth, and were handsomely reprised by Cook's and Kirkland's brigades, Generals Breckinridge and Mahone drove the enemy from their front, taking, about one hundred and fifty prisoners. A force of infantry is reported to have arrived at Tunstall's Station from the White House, and to be extending up the York River Railroad. They state that they belong to
Rosser (search for this): article 1
l Murchison, 8th N. C. About three o'clock yesterday evening Wilson's division of Yankee cavalry, having started on a raid, had gotten as far as Ashland, where they met W H F Lee's division. A brisk fight ensued. Soon after the fight began Rosser came in upon their rear and flank, and quickly put them to rout, pursuing them some four or five miles, or until night ended the pursuit. We captured about fifty prisoners, besides a like number of their wounded, who fall into our hands. The enhort distance beyond that point.--The Yankees halted, and at once commenced their work of destruction by burning the water tanks and one or two hand care belonging to the railroad company; but before they had an opportunity to accomplish more General Rosser approached by the Half Sink road, and at once engaged them. The fight raged furiously for some two hours, when the enemy gave way, and were pursued some three miles, when they again made a stand, but were soon put to rout, and driven beyond
Butler (search for this): article 1
n the direction of Bottom's bridge. M. W. Gary, Col. Comd'g, &c. Bottom's Bridge June 2d,5:10, P. M. Major T. O. Chestney: The head of the enemy's column reached the bridge and are now skirmishing with our men in the rifle pits. The numbers have not yet developed themselves. M. W. Gary, Col. Comd'g, &c. Bottom's Bridge crosses the Chickahominy, about fifteen miles below Richmond.--It is quite probable that this demonstration to designed to cover the crossing of Butler's entire army from the Southside to the Peninsula. The raid upon Ashland. The Yankee cavalry force which advanced upon Ashland on Wednesday, was first met near Hanover C. H, by a portion of Gen. Fits Lee's troops, and skirmishing at once commenced, Our men gradually fell back before the enemy's division (commanded by Wilson) until they reached Ashland, and retired a short distance beyond that point.--The Yankees halted, and at once commenced their work of destruction by burning the
Sherman (search for this): article 1
arms were burnt. The raiders on Wednesday evening advanced a short distance in the direction of Petersburg, but were met and driven back to their entrenchments by a portion of Dearing's cavalry. From Gen. Johnston's army. In the following official dispatch, received yesterday, Gen. Johnston gives a cheering account of the condition of, and the advantages gained by, his army: New Hope Church, June 1, 1864. To Gen. Bragg: To day the enemy is moving his forces from his right to his left. Prisoners and citizens represent his cavalry and transportation animals in a suffering condition in every respect. This army is in a healthy condition. In partial engagements it has had great advantage, and the sum of all the combats amounts to a battle. Reports from several sources represent reinforcements of seven or eight thousand men on their way from Decatur, Als., to Gen. Sherman. They are said to be of the 17th army corps from the West. (Signed) J E. Johnston,
Surry (search for this): article 1
g. G. T. Beauregard. It is thus that our gallant commander on the Southside continues to harass and annoy the enemy in his entrenchments. There was a brisk cannonade for an hour and-a-half, commencing about two o'clock on Wednesday morning, to which the gunboats, as usual, responded. A negro raiding party is engaged in depredating upon the property and burning the buildings of citizens of Prince George, and it is stated that a negro force is encamped near Cabin Point, in Surry. In the first named county they have destroyed the mills and barns of Mr. Fred. Temple, and the dwelling of Mr. James Temple. It is also reported that the buildings on Cook's and Catlin's farms were burnt. The raiders on Wednesday evening advanced a short distance in the direction of Petersburg, but were met and driven back to their entrenchments by a portion of Dearing's cavalry. From Gen. Johnston's army. In the following official dispatch, received yesterday, Gen. Johnston gi
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