The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-10-01
TUE ADVANCE TO CuAPrN,s HLurr.

THE ADVANCE To CUAPIN's BLUFF.
HEADQUARrERs Amy or uIs POroMNC,
September 29 Evening Reports FROM General
Buffers Department say that the lOh and 18th
Corps crossed the James river at Deep Bottom,
and advanced against the enemys works az
Chapin's Farm to diy, taking the first line Of
riRe- pits without resistance az A. NJ.
Al 10 o'clock A. VI. the cnomy's strong posi-
tion at Chapin's Blutr was carried by assault,
and three hundred prisoners, sixteen guns, nlgs,
&C., taken.
A division Of the 18th Corps is said 70 have
suffered considerable loss, but to what extent is
not known.
Our troops hold the position, which is about
seven miles from Richmond,
Heavy firing WAS heard late this afternoon on
the extreme left, believed to be Grcggs Cavalry
engaging the enemy as they went on recon-
noissance in the direction Of the Sluthside
ruilroad, but the result Of the trip has not yo.
been ascertaiucd.
Rebel scouting parties of guerilas have been
capturing safe guards left at hoseus in Pduco
George county, during the last few days.
One Of these came in to-day to get his pay, and
while on his way back 70 his post was seized and
robbed of his money and other valuablcs, his
AIMS and part OF his clothing, and was then
released
Another was coming in, and being ordered to
halt and surrender, drew his revolver and sho;
one Of his enemies. Afterwards he made good
his escape, although pursued several miles.
The Rebels have been moving back and forth
to-day in every dircction-at one time marching
off towards our left, and again returning TO
Petersburg, as If going to Richmond, then
appearing at some other point, and finally going
out Of sight altogether.
Some descrtcrs came in to-day, who say the
defeat of Early in the valley had caused great
depression throughout their ranks, and thousands
were ready to leave on the first opportunity,
having lost all faith In their final success.
Captain d. G. Pitts of the 10Th ColOred Rcgi-
ment,was killed yesterday on the picket line, aud
two or three of his men were wounded.
SEPTEMBER 80, 6 A. M.-Brisk firing was kept
up along the centre Of the line all night between
the pickets, but this morning the utmost quiet
prevails.
Reports that the Rebels are evacVatng Peters
burg are again in circulation here.
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