Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-03
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More Abou, Fisher. Hill Fight.

NEW York, Oct. 1.-The ReralHS CORES
pondent with Sheridan gives the following
account of the Fishers Hill engagement
At o'clock p. NJ, on the 2lst, the Nine
teenth Corps succeeded in driving the rebels
from their line OF rifepits, on the right of
the pike between Strasburg and Fishers
Hill, and the corps was set to work immedi-
ately to convert them into regular earth
works. The Sixth and Eighth Corps had
gradually been working around their right,
with a view to thanking the rebels. Between
and o'clock q rapid advance Of these two
corps was ordered. They advanced so far to
the right as to be out Of range Of the rebel
batteries. They having fianked the enemy,
and being upon his right and rear, q line was
then formed with Crooks Corps upon the
right and Getty's Division of the Sixth Corps
in the center, while the Third Division Of
that corps formed on the left. The First Di-
vision was held in reserve. In this order
they advanced upon the enemy's works, aud
after several brilliant charges up the steep
side Of the hill, and through the woods and
open fields, the rebels were driven back into
their entertainments, and in spite Of the
furious fusilade of the infantry, and shot and
shell of the artillery, the position was carried
at the point of the bayonet. When the enc
nv discovered that he was tlanked and beset
in his lair so vigorously, he fed with the
utmost precipitation, leaving muskets, cannon
and ali manner of military implements be-
hind. The Sixth Corps captured two battle
flags, and Crooks Corps two more. sixteen
pieces Of artillery were captured and l,oOO
prisoners. The victory was complete and the
enemy were put to greater rout, II possible,
than he was in the recent battle at Wlnches-
III M
on the line of works captured from the enemy
when Generals Wright and Crooks assaulted
the enemy's position. This Corps was i'm
mediately ordered up, and although the, men
threw down the pick and spade and seized
their muskets with all possible haste, yet
they did not arrive in time to take any very
prominent part in the engagement. The cas-
ualties in the Nineteenth Corps amount to
about 50 killed and wounded. Those in the
Sixth will probably amount to about 100.
Nearly all Of the enemy's killed and wounded
fell into our hands. Early then retreated
towards Mount jackson, to which place he
was closely pursued. He fought step by
step, but at length was obliged to evacuate
the place in the night. In the morning our
forces were after them again.
False ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for
SanRuinary Con6ict-Recruits for
the Front.
New YORK, October 1.-The Herald's
Fortress Monroe correspondent (29th) says:
Rumors of heavy battle near Petersburg
have been rife here for the past two days, and
have caused great excitement; but all inQuir-
les as to the facts prove that nothing more
than the usual amount Of picket firing has
disturbed the quiet spell in the vicinity of
that city. While, However, there, has been
no pitched battle fought Of late, still every
thing is preparing for most sanguinary con-
fict, and the time is not far distant when
grand and decisive movement will be COM
menced, which must result in great Union
victory. ..... ...
Heavy endorsements for the front are ar
irving daily, and either ascend James river
in the vessels which bring them, or are re-
shipped here on light draft steamers. This
morning the ocean steamer Arago, Captain
Henry Goldsden, arrived here, en- route for
Hilton Head, and discharged large number
OF recruits, who were sent forward to City
Point.
The Herald's james river correspondent
C29th) SAYS: The army of James river is in
motion. The fact itself is not considered
contraband BY the military authorities and
it may be stated, further, that the operations
during the next few days will be Of the most
important character. Our men are really in
the finest spirits, and equal to the strong I'M
dertaking. Although the movement has been
organized and conducted thus far with the
greatest possible secrecy, still the most graf
flying confidence is felt and unreservedly ex-
pressed, that the great efforts to be made will
accomplish the long desired objective point Of
the campaign.
BeaureRard and Gold.
New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Charleston Mer-
curry says Beauregard has accepted the COM
'mand OF Hoods army.
Gold, 1924.