The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-29
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Flank Movement of the Rebels
en- Tuesday.
Attack On General Fosters
Position.
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Tho Rebel Assaults Succssc-
fully Repulsed.
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FIGHTING AT BERMUDA HUNDRED,
Ea.p Co.. DC.
FIGHTING AT BERMUDA HUNDRED,
TEE ATTACK on GEN. resTER's POSITION.
MIR. D. Cad niiader's Despatch.
CITY POINT, July 27, 1854.

CITY POINT July 27, 1854.
AFFAIRS BOTTOM
The heavy firing yesterday morning 10 the direc
tion Of Deep Bottom, the james river caused by
rebel attack on General Foster, tor the purpose OF driv
INK from the vantage ground he occupos there,
breakioa up the sdmirabe base of operations agaps.
Redmond that his slaunch ootbod on thai side Of lbe
r.yer gives us The details Of the engagement have
been received here yet, but your correspondent with
that part o. the army may send tncm this morning. THIS
assault, Ike all s predecessors was successfully re-
pulsed OF all points, and sii retain the much dreaded
posi- ion. Ind been apparent for days past that
the rebels moving considerable ddtiona forces to
tia, vicinity Consequently the acs surprised
They found Us prepared TO receive them o. all points
REnsis rREcr,G rATrER!Es
The enemy persists in his sitempts to annoy us by
err ing land batteries few guns EACH under Of
right favorable points the river below Deep o,som,
with discrimination that shows his appreoalio OF the
important advantage permanent odgment on the lett
bank Of the river that place gives But he failed TO
apprebeud this the critical moment OF our crossing
and erecting our irst defeuces A comparatively small
could have defeated the project then. 1t not too
much say that would require the combined force
VI halt OF lees army TO dsodge US with the assistance
rho sunboats sGord. General Foster win probably be
continually npii rebel attentions urgently
drawn TO other portions Of the line.
did your readers ever take map and estimate the
tire easth OF our liner Do they know that 1t uearIy,
II quite !oriy miles long, from ntreuehed POSI-
tIon on the bank OF the James, Deep Bottom
to loft south Of petersbug2 Have they real
ized The number necessary TO hold line OF that
length and leave disepgaged 10 operate on the
aankss
MovEMExre.
The First and Second divisions OF the cavalry corps
nd Ian
rivers General Fosters front, with two days ratcns
and forage General Sheridan commanded in person,
and probably intends developing tho enemy's force and
probable intentions in that quarter before his reurn.
PRoxorioSs.
Colones Chapman, OF the Third Indiana, and Mcnsosh
the Penny vania cavalry have been pro-
NOTED brgadier bepsra Theyshave not ys received
their commissions ofcia noncation Of appointment
Consequently no change hasbeen made In their commando
NOISE TBAs WORK.
Heavy volsys OF musketry were heard carly tbs morn
ing in the direction OF Petersburg which proved
quiry be the discharging by regiments OF musketa
that had been too long loaded Ony this and nothing
more" Everything the oiden aspect Of weeks
in that quarter Weather cloudy and threatening
rain.
The Press De- patch.
WARRINGTON, July 2s, 1864.
BY the arrival Of The mail boat this morning from City
Point we have intelligence great interest from General
Grants army.
To speak Of its movements 10 detail would be highly
improper, and the government, only permits this an
nouncement 10 be published At the present sme
The mail steamer John Brooks arrived here this
ing from CITY Point, winch place she lett yesterday
morning at ten O'Clock.
Al that hour all quiet front Of Petersburg; but
on Tuesday afternoon movement Of the rebels dis
covered which, alt ough not fully developed, indicated
that they were attempting 10 flank General Baters posi
ton on the right, eudsavoring 20 ran Harrsons
Landing for the purpose Of getting In his rear.
The Stor learns that the proper disposition Of troors
was Immediately made check them and find their
intentions.
Ar,il cry Grng mmencoa al The Pom, o. Ro ks early
in tho evening Of Tuesday and continued all night
Our infantry, batteries and gsnbosts said TO DO
engaged most Of the firing doubtless done BY The
gunboats which were sholng the banks OF the river.
Fighting was also going Bermud, Hundred, and
IL was reported that tho rebels posted three miles
from that placs.
Parties who at General Butiers headqu ri ors
tiery inccssa1t.
Yesterday morning, when the Brooks came down the
river the airing ssi going on, but seemed 70 have
slaekened somewhat.
Early yesterday morning General Grant engaged
In making proper disposition Of bis troops 70 foil any
rebel movement.
The ocers attached the Brooks state that the nrng
be,rd by them tuesday more heavy and inces-
san, than any they have heard durng General Grants
smpagn.