The New York herald., 1864-10-31
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mun,cation with them.

were expected to keep paoo and TO keep oeo 90"
mun,cat,on with them.
rHK ENCOUNTERED,
It was but little past dayIs when we first encouo
tered the enemy, Who. learned. consisted Of -four
brigades Of cavalry, under the command OF General
Wade Hampton. me brigades were commanded by
Generals Berrnger, Young, Leo and Butler Yesterday
tDe whole force was reviewed By General Hampton.
The first resistance made 70 advance at
small creek In tho vicinity OF what is kDown
she Military Telegraph road. Here the enemy bad
constructed strong line or breastworks covering tho
bridge, and had they defended properly could have
given us considerable troobe in taking the position.
The First Maipe regiment armed with sixteen shooting
rifles had the ADVANCE and carried the line by assault
wadtng the stream both above and below tho bridge,
capturing quite number OF prisoners and leaving
raj 0s the enemy dead the field. General Gregg aud
staff were watching the movement few yards from the
bridge, In exposed position, when Captain John ",
Harper Acting Provost Marshal Of the dvsoo shot
through the The ball struck tho elbow joint, but
did not break the bone. The wound, though painful Is
not considered dangerous.
REBEr WAGONS,
Upon reaching tho telegraph road, which leads from
Petersburg 10 Stony station Weldon road,
succeeded In capturing eight army wagons partially
loaded with commissary storcs tobacco, SC. and quito
humber Of prisoners. Here wo turned 70 the left, In
order 70 conpecs with General Hancock.
DEsEaTxD REnL CAMPS.
Upon tho telegraph road wo passed several camps re
gently occupied by tho enemy's cavalry and showing
signs Of having been abandoned in great haste Con-
siderable quantities OF gram and hay left, and any
amount Of small articles pertaining 70 camp life.
WHEREABOUTS or TUE RHRMy.
We also learned that about half Of tho enemy in
The vicinity OF stony creek station which in
Cu-k-r~
going constantly both in front and rear that the
weak kneed in considerable trouble 70 find safe
place the line and 70 add their discontinue
ceved volley from General Hanoocks corps, moving
on right, which fortunately did injury beyond
killing horse or two.
xNGAGMa ynE KNEMy.
Colonel Smith, who commanded the Third brigade, 10
advance had his guns pouring solid shot and shell into
the rebels in the 'front.' while General Davies equally
busy with bis artillery in tho rear, and the Second bri
gade under Colonel Kirwin occupying the centre,
Ceived generally the contents Of the rebel artillery both
rrom tho front and rear. Taken as = whole it
very uncomfortable place.
THR ENEMY DRIVEN.
We continued 10 drive the enemy steadily before us
TIL about O'clock when joined the Second corps.
DISPOSITIONS
Hero found Generals Grant, Meade and Hancock, and
the troops Of the Second being rapidly placed in
position battle The Second and Third brigades or
cavalry formed on the let Of the infantry. Al
about three O'Clock the artillery firing very heavy
and rapid both Sides and the OF musketry
gave evidence that the infantry were also engaged
ATTACK.
The attack was made by the enemy, and conducted
with much spirit and force TO push back short
distance We still continued, however, to hold the road
up which the Second corps had marched and do the
time Of writing
1t has raincd quite hard eadiy during the after
and evening, md many OF wounded with
out shelter tie suffering must be great.
ArKnir 10 TURN ouR FLANK
The enemy attempted, just before darE, 70 turn
flank and for this purpose lmade spirited attack upon
the cavalry and one time did succeed IN breaking
through line but quickly driven back and the
line reformed
10 the diversion will noe think, exceed Atty. am
able TO send = list. Captain Cbsdbourne Of tho
First Maine, the forennger OF his right hand shot o
have heard Of no officer 10 the command being killed
ArrxNuoN TO THE wouSDKD.
Surgeons March, Rixner weidman. Tutt and others
doing all that mortal do to make The wounded
comfortable
II is hardly possible At this time 70 form any Just
opinion OF our operations to-day. whether the move
tner great bloody battle is to be fought on the NOR
row time must determine
IHR suocsss CAVALRY.
AZ far as tho cavalry are concerned we have been
highly successful and General Gregg has shown himself
competent to be ranked by the side Of Sheridan and
1orbert the heroes Of the valley cannot, in this bur-
rcd despatch speak OF the taken oy each regiment
In to.day's nghng but win particuarize when the full
facts be ascertsined
rREsEsT POSITION.
We are now can learn, about Gve miles
from the Southside Railroad, and about eight from
Petersburg.
lNoruHg TBR ENEMY.
Az write hear thai the enemy have attacked Gene
raj Davies brig ade which ocoupiehs telegraph road
but were being held IN check by the rwentyfourth
and Tenth New York, First New jersey and tho First
Veteran Reserve Pennsylvania cavalry under Captain H.
s Thomas- Tho captain is host in himself, aud nevor
allows his command to be whipped. General Davies, as
well as the other brigade commanders, has been con.
sauly in the saddle since two O'Clock this morning. and
the prospect OF rest tonight 10 not encouraging.
Lieutenant l. 7. Doyle, OF the Thirteenth Pennsy-
vania cavalry has Just been brought IN, wounded 10
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