The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-06-29
FROM GRANT.
Operations before Peters
burg.
THE CITY sEIELLED.
GEN. SHERIDAN ON A RAID.
HUNTER AT WHITE HOUSE

New YORK, June 22.-No dispateh
from Stanton last night
Special to the w orld dated Washington
June 2lst says:
Intelligence from the ffGnt is now al
hand.
1t is understood that Sheridan is already
on another raid.
Sunday night there was considerable
skirmishing and heavy artillery firing but
nothing of Importance resulted.
A demand for the surrender Of Peters
barg has been made and refused and our
artillery has already shelled the place
which is nearly deserted by its inhabit-
ants.
A special to the Tribune under date
of Washington 2lst says:
Later information from the army is that
all was quiet on Sunday night with the
exception of firing at intervals although
an attack was made on our centre which
was quickly repulsed.
The rebels occupy high erninenoe
near the town and it would be useless
sacrifice of life to attempt to take the town
as the rebels, unless disodged, will be
able to throw shells into the midst of any
force occupying the town.
The position we hold is very embar-
ras sing one to the rebels as they admit
Times special near Peter, burg, dated
10Th says:
The country may look for demonstra-
tions shortly, which will greatly change
the aspects of affairs at this point
As preliminary to ether events eff per-
haps greater Importance, the BON mbardnent
of Petersburg is set down for the opening.
step in the ensuiag weeks operations.
Birney has his artillery in excellent po.
sition, at range from 1900 to 1400 yards
of the heart Of the city, and at daylight
o-morrow shelling will commences, pre-
vided the place is not surrendered sithsr
by evacuation or negotiations, he fermer
of which is only likely to occur.
The arrival of Hunter with his force at
White House, together with Sheridan
enroute to this place, to operate la our
vicinity has been officially announced this
evening.
Grant is determined to increase rather
than diminish his force at this point.
Birney, commanding Hancoek's corps,
extended his lines so far as to occupy the
ground on which the wounded of Yester-
days charge had since lain.
NEW YORK, June 23.-Herald's cor
res spondent, City Point, l9th,. says: Rebel
sources report Emell's corps sent against
Hunter
With the capture of Petersburg, the
Danville road will be the only communi-
cation with the south left
The width of the track differs from all
ethers, which will prevent the wiehdrSwal
of the rolling stock. The road will be
easily destroyed frem Petersburg, SO the
rebel fort will feel that Richmond is held
by very slight tenure. The loss ofi
Petersburg is virtual surrender of Rich |
mond
Let the timid be assured that the glori-
Gus campaign of Vieksburgh. will 6nd
parallel here
Lees announcement of victories att
nemlett's, was ar attack on Fosters, di-
vision, of Buffers force.
The 9Th, Fields Plckets division off
Longstreet's corps, charged on Foster
line, driving his left and centre back, |
through Eepulsed on every other posi-
ton.
subsequently a part of the original
link was lost but re-. joined
To day, 18th the attack was renewed
with infantry and artillery.
A portion of our centre was driven
back
An advance was ordered and the enemy