The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-06-25

It's acc count, oniittiag The account Of the light OF
Mahone's division, a full account OF which we
have already published, i,om ous army cares
poGdent
MOVEMENTS THURSDAY.
The movements of the enemy yesterday were
confined exclusively 10 his extreme left, (Our
rightly go far we have been able TO ascertain.
Oux oices having retired TO their original line Oi
breas,works dnang "Wednesday, the enemy moved
| forward al an early hour yesterday morning, and
| about O'Clock took possession of the Weldon
Railroad Al The yellow brick tavern, long known as
| the Six Mile House, on The old stage road Their
| march was unoPposed, and they immed aiely pui
| Ou. their pickets and proceeded to tear up the
track, building fires and burning the sii.s, and
healing the iron. Ii Is also stated that they are
| foitiiying. Yesterday afternoon gentleman just
from the vicinity, Informed US that the enemy IS
pickets extended To Davidss house, within two
miles Of Petersburg, and westerly towards the Ap-
p0matt0x river distance OF two miles.
Our troops were moving also, and IL is thought
that battle Is imminent. This, however. is mere
speculation. We have commanding General IN
whom army and people have the most unbOunded
confidence, and he will beyond doubt do all that Is
In his power to ihwart the measures Of the foe -
The further Grant extends his lines around 10 our
right, the greater tbs probability of inflictisg
upan him severe and damaging blow, and many
are surprised that he should so expose his flank -
Not so with us We have ceased TO be surprised
al any movement GraAt may make. lie Is a reek-
less man, and will sitIke anywhere which promis, 8
the faintest hope OF success. regardless of cons.-
4iences.
THE RAIDERS.
The raiders struck the Petersburg and Weldon
railroad Wednesday m0g0ing at half past seven.
They came up the Rad just below Oak Grove
Uhutoh, al Duvai's btacksmiths shop, and are sup
posed TO number about 900. They comprise the
whole of Wilson'S division, who commands In
person, and Is accompanied by kaaiz and SpeaIs.
They remained at keanis's SOME three hours, and
destroyed the water tanks, wood sheds and Office.
The track was a'so torn up foE distance OF ab0u.
$50 yards. All the citizens In the vicinity were
robbed OF their bacon and horses and such negroes
~ manifested a Willingness TO accompany them
were gladly welcomed. Duggtes and carriages
were also taken. The rear guard Of the enemy
was encountered by portion Of Gen w II Lees
eusued which resulted In ths killing aud Capturing
ot some fifteen OF twcnty df the gang II Is stated
that about $50 were cut of here from the main
command, aud that there was probability yester
day morning Of their capture. The hope, however,
has now vanished, since Grants infamtry now 0c-
cupy The railroad between Reamss aud Peters
burg.
The raiders reached Dinwiddie Court House by
twelve O'Clock, and here their rear guard was over
taken again by cur cavalry during the afternoon,
and an0ther skiraish ensuej, fesullins In the cap
iuIe OF ten prisoners and thlrteea horses Al Din-
wilaie Court House the enemy stole ali the horses
and liberated the prisoners In he jail.
During The afteraoon Of Wednesday, the raiders
reached the Southside railroad, cut the wires nnd
tore up the track between fOrd's Depot and VII
sons Al Fosds. they bulnl the depot, water tanks,
aud two long Haius Of cars, with easaes attached,
belonging 70 the Norfolk railroad. A the fiftssn
mile post, ths side Of FoEds they overturned about
0ne and halt nites Of the saitr0ad track.
fesieIdayt Al bali past n, The operator at
hutkessuie Jaactoon intOtMed the operator In tbs
cay, via ktchm0ad, that the raiders were thea
siti'ia three miles Of tie Jaaelion, asA .. r 4
the "ciscnit" vas bfcken. aud 10 communlcasion
Win she operator u Burkesstlis has been held
p1ht, md there islased ne ansins = Well - the
soes.ssade soeNe thefe u mach properly here of
value, owneA BY both compsaies, asa ~ fear Il
WI ali faH pgsy 70 shs vasaaiisn of ous Asspos-
ate bat cswas1iy snsnlss.
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