Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-02-13
LATE sOUTmElsN " N n w y.
FEDERAL ADVANCE ON RICHMOND
THE ALARM IN TIE CTTY.
Plot 10 Assnssinnte ycE. Davis
THE WAR IN NORTH CAROLINA.


From the Examiner Of Mondagl
rHE ENEMY ACROSS THE RAPIpAN--urs FAR
1TAL REPULsE.
We learn from an officer who reached here
Immediately from General Lees
lines, that on Saturday evening the enemy |
in heavy force crossed the Rapidan at three
fords; Morton's, RacCoon and Barnett's-
the last about three miles from Orange
Court House, and the Others lower down
the river. At two of the fords, Morton's
and BarEctt's, the enemy was repulsed and
driven across the river. At last accounts
the enemy was on the other side OF the river
except at Barnett's, where firing yesterday
morning denoted some action. 1t is suppo-
scd that this movement OF the enemy is
merely intended to engage Lees attention,
and to cover his movements on the Pen
insula.
RICHMOND THREATENED BY THE ENEMY
TIE YANKEES IN LARGE FORCE AT TAIL
LEYsvILLE.
Some days ago report was obtained by
the authorities here, from a Yankee dcserter,
that the enemy was contemplating a raid,
in considerable force, on Richmond. The
report obtained consistency from a number
of circumstances, and impressed the author
ities to such degree that disposition of
forces was made TO anticipate the supposed
designs of the enemy.
At nine o'clock on Saturday night force
Of the enemy, numbers not known, but con-
sisting of cavalry, with some artillery, made
II demonstration at Bottoms Bridge and
drove in our pickets.
The news was not generally communicated
to the public until Sunday morning; the
first signal of excitement being the tap of
the alarm BELL which readily summoned the
second class militia and the local forces in
Capitol Square, and at other places of rem
devious.
A dispatch was also resolved early yes
terday morning from General Wade Hamp-
ton, at Hamilton's Crossing, stating that the
enemy was threatening an advance. A train
was dispatched to his relief
| In the meantime, out of the excitement il
Richmond had been suddenly produced the
most wild and extravagant rumors, the emu
meration of which would he idle and tedi
Gus.
in the progress of the day these report,
assumed q more definite form. 1t appeared
that the enemy made another demonstration
on Colonel Shinglers lines yesterday morn
ing, and in this instance were rcpulsed
some two or three companies being engaged
on our side.
The force of the enemy was not uncover
ed, but as far rs it could be perceived, con
sisted of five regiments, mostly cavalry;
being doubtful, Of course, whether the
were only an advance guard or the entir
force.
1t was not thought necessary yesterday t
move the local forces beyond the city fort
tications; and the disposition of other troop
was made to hold the enemy in check.
Lieutenant. General Hood was assigned t
the command of all the defensive forces, an
took the field at an early hour yesterday.
LATER.
After their demonstration in the mornin
at Bottoms Bridge, the enemy, or a consic
cradle detachment of his cavalry, crosse
the York river railroad near Dispatch ST;
ton, and attempted to ford the Chick;
! hominy at Grapevine bridge evidently inter
! ding to get in our rear They found it in
possible to ford the Chickahominy here, q
account of the large amount of felled timb'
in the swamp. After an Intellectual attemI
to get through the swamp they retired
the direction of Taylorsville, which is abol
eight miles from Bottoms bridge.
, At a late hour yesterday afternoon info
nation was brought in by our scouts that
large force of the enemy, which had bee
massed at Barkamsvile in the morning, Ia
= moved forward TO Talleysville, and was the
! advancing. The entire force Of the enen
| is distinctly stated as follows: Three bl
: cadcs of infantry, four regiments Of cava
: and twelve pieces of artillery. This
= reliable.
i 1t is probable that the demonstration
the enemy yesterday was merely intended
= a reconnaissance and is preliminary to
y important collision to-day. Certainly Il
enemy has come in numbers which prelu'
I the idea that he only meditates raid.
We have no report of any casualties in {
fire at Bottoms Bridge. But it is suppos
l. that VIC used our artillery with effect Aft
Is The enemy abandoned his position there VIC
B. found nine dead horses, six Yankee Ca
= and fresh grave.
THE WAR IN NORTH CAROLINA.
u From the Examiner Of Friday J
4 The following official dispatch was rec
e we'd yesterday at the War Department
y KINGSTON, FEBRUARY 3, 1864.
'e 10 General S. Cooper:
:, II made a reconnaissance within m
~ and half of Newbern, with Hoke's briga
n and part of Corse's and Clingman's. a
some artillery, met the enemy in force
Il Bachelors creek, killed and wounded abe
" one hundred in all, captured thirteen o
Il GERS and two hundred and eighty prisone
ns fourteen negroes, two ntled pieces and ca
=, sons, three hundred stand of small arr
i. four ambulances, three wagons, tiity-fye
!, imals, a quantity of clothing, camp and g
n. rison equipage, and two flags.
Commander Wood, Confederate Sta
II. Navy, captured and destroyed the Unit
~ States gunboat Underwater.
Our loss thirty-tiye killed and wound
. (Signed) 'G. L. PICKET,
og Major General Commanding
We have also the following particulars
nj an affair at Wilmington:
y, WILMINsroS, Feb. 4, 1864
'" 10 General s, Cooper:
"On the cd instant, General Martin, W
al the 18th aad 42d, and Colonel Jackso
command from Kenansyille. broke the 7,
as road at shepherdsyillc, driving the ene