The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-04-28
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About three o'clock further advance made unde
severe direct ana cross IRE from their batteries
having been found by this time that the enemy were yer.
strongly fortified with powerful guns, the Thirty eight
husetts ordered 10 advance steadily forwar<
towards the orks. and when within the reach
nusketry TO lie down and await orders. The next mo
ment another order arrived that they should advance
and IL they could reach the enemys works them
As Colonel Rodman rode along the line for the purpose
Of issuing his commands The enemys sharpshooers nres
| upon him. He the only mounted man in his regi
ment. Tho men advanced steadily and rapidly. so wei
that troops the other side OF the Teche cheered
Them and the rebels hastily entered their breastworks
| SEVENTY on RRnY's ukE-A HANk MOVEMENT IN
| ruDD.
The fire very the left Of this regiments
under command Of Major Richardson the men being NOR
exp sed to the enemy's hre than at any other point.
shell exploded just in the middle Of the left
killing Captain Gault, Company A; private Gill Company
A. another OF Company d, and severely wounding
others Of these anes. he front line at this time
The advance was (345 p. NJ very slow as the
my using exertion from their works and out
side on the right. left and centre 70 drive US back
Al this time Lieutenant Russell OF the Thirty eighth
Massachusetts,, with his company was Ia the woods u
the right when about i've hundred Of the enemys in
antry advanced from the works with the intention OF
thanking him. They opened tremendous fire. checking
further progress, and the right would probably have
underbrush of the woods and the nature of the
ground, thus rendering their movements very slow and
dimcult.
Colonel Goodng at once ordered the One Hundred and
Fifty sixth New York, Lieutenant Colonel Sharp, 70
vancng through the woods the enemys left, Colonel
Sharp reached their and anked Them driving the
rebels before him they were the Eighteenth Louisiana
ry the latter dsnounted section Of artillery also
posted by the rebels that end OF the the pur
pose OF assisting the force to flank Suddenly the
enemy sent powerful force to the assistance Of the
rebels, it was found that they being driven at
every point. Colonel Sharp had now q much superior
COntoDd AGAINST. nv vol
eys, was commenced and kept up for time, when
word reaching Colonel GOOding that Colonel shrps force
chusetts Immediately sent to reinforce him.
GALLANT FEIOw-''IETs IT AGAIN, BOYS .!
Sharp upon strong abatis to the right Of ne earth
works. In the woods, about two hundred yards Distant
and hidden entirely from sight Of the latter by the
The position evidently very strong one, for the
enemy had dug ditch and feed trees around it, The
rebels In the abats fought bravey and forces fell
nsdy of Company l. advancing to the 'front.' waved his
muSket as officer would his sword, and impusiyely
shouted, "Let's try IL again boys Wen have = -
s%s tG Ss rest as 1ow 11d s % Fellow bounding
1T instant the abatis was taken and the enemy the
mercy Of soldiers. Tho latter eighty in number
at once surrendered. One hundred stand Of
taken.
The abats was held by our men with little loss, rs
have said that It distant from their works and bat
teres about Two hundred yards, with dense woods be-
tween.
Lieutenant Heays guns were struck frequently by the
shot and shell from the enemys batteries One was dis
abled but repaired. The Of Lieutenant
Mortons section Of the battery cut two by
shell. piece Of the shell wounded him slightly in
the neck round shot, about three O'Clock passed very
Lieutenant Morton, cutting the head on an infantry
The One Hundred and Fifty sixth New York, Colonel
Sharp, and the Thrtyrst Massachusetts, Colonel Hop
kns, held the woods ana abatis all night, fighting the
enemy the whole time, and killing and w0undng large
number. amongst the former, fold officer on white
horse who rode among his men cheering and inspiring
About i've O'Clock P. NJ the Thirty eighth Massachu.
sets having expended all their ammunition, the Fifty
third Massachusetts, Colonel Kimh.li was ordered by
Colonel Goodpg advance hts line Of administers and
The fight continued in that position until between seven
there had been constant Of artillery and muskey.
grape, ball and SHE'LL both sides Of the river Alto
gether was perhaps one OF the wsrmest and velisst
TEE ENEMY xvAcuArrs IN TIE MGHr.
At daylight In the morning Colonel Kmball, command
ing the advance line Of administers failing 70 discover
any the enemy In 'front.' concluded TO advance his
s " nt The e Can't yn9 A Of
Thirty first Massachusetts,, having his company depoyed
skrmshers in the woods on the left and seeing the
forward movement OF Colonel Kimbals line OF skirnish-
ordered his to advance ALSO entering the enemy .
works the left at the same time. While this move
ment taking place Colonel Go0ding received order
from General Emory ascertain, If possible, BY ad
movement whether the enemy had evacuated his
works, when the welcome news was received that the
flag Of the Fifty third Massachusetts, already waved over
About one O'Clock the same morning TUESDAY, April "A J
bered short distance in the rear OF the reserves,
the opposite side OF the Tecne awakened by the dis
tant rumbng of artillery. Soon after an officer from the
picket guard came To him and reported that and hin
command had heard the noise since II O'Clock tho night
and ha the ny mss sns ss eso"~S 70
the probable by both OF the officers and Gen Paine
at once word Of what had occurred 10 Gen. Emory
TIE NEW HAMPSHIRE HAASrs rHfiR YAP ON THE DE-
SERTED BRKAsrwoRKs.
nat two O'Clock A. NJ, order from Gen. Emory arrived
certain whether the enemys pckets were there, draw
their fire. and occupy the enemys works at once az
rs it was known that they had evacuated them.
Captain Allaire, OF the One Hundred and Thirty third
New York; with his company were at once detached by
Gen. Paine for this purpose with orders that he should
send back early possible account Of his opera
TONS and whether not theeneny were met on this
In the meantime the brigade formed in line OF battle
and the left wing eighth New Hampshre) depioyod
over his entire front with orders to skirmish, posi-
bIe into the enemys breastworks.
The men advanced as ordered, the brigade following
closely. No gun fred and no obstruction made 70
their onward progress and in short time the men Of the
works While three rousng cheers given along
the line OF Entertainments on each side OF the river, the
nag OF the Eighth New Hampshire was planted them.
The whole brigade then marched in line Of BATTLE and
followed them over the works. Information was now
sent Generals Banks and Emory that the enemy had
evacuated and in short time large force cavalry,
infantry and artillery, started In pursuit.
The cavalry Of the rebels had formed in line OF battle
about half mile from the earthworks but soon as
they saw forces mount them they hurriedy left.
WHAT DIVISION or GENERAL GROVER WAS DOING Al
THE TIME
Before following the enemy, II Ia proper 10 state
what occurred in their rear, and what the result
Of General Growers expedition. At eight O'Clock on
Saturday morning, the 11th inst, General Growers
division left Brashear City on the gunboas Clifton,
Estrella, Arizona and Calhoun, and the transports
Laurel Hill, Quinnebog and st. Marys Two small tug
boats had in tow rats loaded with artillery, NUM-
GC. The intention to have lett the
night previous but the dense fog detained them until the
time mentioned above.
SPIRIT OF THE TROOPS AFIoAr ASHORE.
The whole proceeded up the Atchafaaya river In line
the Clifton taking the lead As the loaded vessels steamed
up river after another passing army march
ing along the river road hearty cheers given hands
and handkerchcs waved and the Joy which shsne the
faces Of all could not have been exceeded the parties
had after long and dangerous campaign instead OF
the hours which passed since they were together
Those cheers thought BODIED good TO the enemy and
was satisfied when saw the spirit OF the men thai
they advancing 10 victory and as bold and brave
front would be the enemy could be desired
And proved for question whether men fought