The New York herald., 1864-06-26
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ooRrs.
Toward evening the lines In front of our new POSI-
ton formed by Major General Birney and the skr
mshers Of General Gibbons division OF the Second corps
connected with those Of General Gr,nn's Of the
Fftb which had marched from its former position ex
tending 70 the left Of the Fifth corps line, and which
moved into position about tho time Gen Gib.
son's. General Grifun's division rs formed the
right Of the Jerusalem plank road and tho whole Of the
Second corps temporarily b3 Major General
Birsey 10 in position on the lSft Gibbons division
holds the right Of the Second corps ne Motifs the
tire and Barows the Left While the dispositions
being made Barlow's line somewhat shortened IN
order 10 leave for the Sixth corps 70 in be-
tween his left and the Weldon railroad. Ricketts, dvi
sion Of the Sixth corps 10 now taking mp s position
she left Of Barlews, and the remainder Of the Sixth
coYps WIN probably have extended the line still further
as early hour tomorrow. Thus, while line has
been prolonged to the ei the right Of the army VIII be
protected by Smiths corps and other troops which
taking the places Of those have just assumed the
post Of honor in this latest flank offensive
ment.
Tm RmRI woRKs IN oux rxorr-rnn COUNTRY AROUND.
The rsbel works directly front along
crest from Gregorys TO Rves residence and form part
chain OF forncatioes that appear
in front OF Petersburg, from the Appomattox on
the right 70 tho Appomattox the left.
This section Of the country is varied with wood
and meadow and ne fields Of grain but there not
many streams IN other portions OF Virginia We
distinctly the rebel works from points, although
present lines formed for the most part n thick
and heavy timber As general rule the works
shuctsd commanding places, where extensive open
fields spread out 10 'front.' Of them and over which at
taeking force must necessarily advance Several hun
dred yards ont Of the main defensive line the rebels
have administers and shapshoots concealed in rife pits
THEIR DISPOSAL.
has been particularly noticed in this vicinity that
while there occasional fields TO be seen the prnc
pal crop ths year oats Inquiries concerning the rea
Why there h such small amoum Of and such
largo OF have ELECTED the answer that the
oats have been by order OF the rebel government
that there would be abundance Of forage this
for the rebel cavalry horses To the aahory
10 attributed the ss that the houses which find
throughout this portion Of the country have been ed
probably anticipation Of using the ice for the comfort
Of the rebA wounded. But the oats are eaten by
horses, and, in instances, the ioe appropriated
and reliehed by soldiers
COUNTRY RrspKNcB pKSMRTyp.
Almoss every hou0 10 II entirely deserted.
There many elegant residences In this section OF
country and bear the internal evidence OF hasty
evacuation. From Intelligence just received from Peters
burg ,sarn that the former occupants OF theee
try places have gone into the city, where, D in
stsuces several families crowded into one house
said that the threatening position our army the
9rva Of large reinorcements OF resel osps ard tho
influx Of those mral refugees have greatly contributed
TO the scarcity Of food and living half yaons creates
considerable consternatIon 10 Petersburg.
suRnsura.
WHOM The lines The different dNkons Of the Second
corps formed this Iternosu our skIrmishers
thrown forward 10 within few hundred yards Of the
snsmys skrnsh line, outside his works, and snce that
time for several hours the skirmshers on bo,n sdes
have been exchanging shols Gen. Barlow met wAh
considerable resistance from dsmounted rebel cavalry
advancing his iue He came 10 sontact with the
infantry. Artillery and muskeky rsed on both
sides and the diminishing very spirited time,
After Bsrlows line had struck the essmy's infantry
he further advance checked. Subsequently the
enemy made attack that portion ss our front aud
was handsomely rspulsed.' mo encuys loss vas
siderable That n the Second corps win probably not
amount 70 more Than . hondrsd killed and wounded
Among them 10 Leusenm. Black one Of General Barlcws
sils.de Gang. who slkhlly wounded m lhs shoulder
few prisoners were captured, Including the rsbo Colo
mel Baker aad hs adjnant, OF Tho Third North Caronss
regiment Colonel Baker dressed In q new and so.
ssat rebel uniform.
oun lat uAHK THREATENED.
mo posson Of ana,rs M this time compelled General
Birnsy thc line no had occupied 10 mo morn
ing and Shrow his len little Tho rear In order so pro-
tect Tho aank Rkhstps aivson OF The r,h corps and
owninshelds sauadrsns of cavalry, were o, Tho
se placed In position, 80 ~ " ssnl Further cover tbe
nf 6snh and nnl tho other avsoss OF ,so sixth
corps should have krn ,hek positions In the extending
hns. This The position Of The seosnd corps whom Tho
operations ccssd for The night the aemonsiraoss To-
day only preliminary 70 Mo sossy ssonk. wA,ch ws
anticipate 70 morrow.