Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-09-30

1t. Gen. u n. Grant, Cuy Point
have achieved a most signal victory over
the army Of Early at Fishers Hill to-day.
found the rebel army posted with their right
resting on The north fork Of the Shenandoah,
extending westward to the North mountain,
occupying position which appeared most
impregnsble. Alter great mauouvring dur
ing the day, Gen Crooks csmmand was trans
ferred on the extreme right Of the line on
North mountain. furiously attacked the left
Of the enemy's line, carrying everything be-
fore him. While Crook was driving the enc
my in the greatest confusion ard sweeping
down behind their bfeastworks, the 9th and
18th corps attacked the rebel works in front
and their whole army appeared to be broken.
They fed in utmost INFUSION.
Sixteen pieces Of artillery are captured, al
sol great many caissons, artillery horses,
DC. All to night are pushing on down the
valley. ! cannot say how many prisoners |
have captured nor do know either my own
OF the enemy's casualties. Only darkness
saved the whole Of Early's army from 'otal
destruction. My attack could not be made
until =. NJ. which left but little daylight
to operate in.
The lst and Sd cavalry divisions went
down the Luray tod y. II they push on
vigorously TO the main valley, the result Of
this engagement will be still more signal
The victory is very complete. A more de-
tailed report will be made as soon as can
obtain the necessary date.
(signed) P. II. SHERIDAN,
Maj, Gen Cong.
It is to be remembered that Early's COM
mand embraces the "Stonewall Brigade" the
troops constituting Stonewall Jackson's corps,
and was the elite Of the rebel army.
K. NJ. STANTON. Seo'y Of War.
NEW YORK, Sept. "a.
Gold, 10 M s2.lOl-2.
The Herad's dispatch, dated on the right
OF Sheridan's army, the 23d. says: When
our army advanced on Tuesday after Mou-
days fight, they found the rebels had put as
much distance between them as possible
Still in moving forward, Gen, Sheridan's met
with pretty heavy bodies of skrmishers. -
The cavalry passed to-day in attacking the
enemy's flank, and harrass his retreat Our
infantry, too, did good work. Tod " we are
on the move again, still fighting Prepare
ton has been made to send the wounded ~
the rear as fast as possible. Pield hospitals
are established only Tor temporary use. The
itbel dead have been bu led. and their
wounded carefully attended to. In the las
battle, the rebel loss in the field officers was
extraordinary large.
NEw York, Sept. "a.
l. so p. M.-Gold, $500.
WAN DEPARTMENT, WAsHINeroN,
Sept, 24--lO A. NJ.
TO Maj Gen. Din:
The following official dispatch has JUS
been received from Gen. Sheridan, detailing
some Of the particulars Of the battle and vic.
tory at Fishers Hills
Headquarters, Middle Decision, Woodstock
Sept. 23-s A. M--To Lieut.. Gen. U. s.
Grant, City Point I'll cannot as yet give any
definite account Of the results of yesterday
Our loss will be light. Cen. Crook struck
the left flank Of the enemy, doubled it up,
advancing along their lines. Ricketts, divis-
ion Of the 9th army corps swung round and
joined Crook. Getty's and Wheaton's divis-
ions, taking up the same movements, follow
ed by the whole line, and attacking beauti-
ldy, carried the work of the enemy The
rebels threw down their arms and fed in the
greatest confusion, abandoning most of their
ntllery
lew dark tefore the battle ended.
pressed on after the enemy during the night
TO this point, with the 9th and 10th corps,
and stopped here to rest the men, and issue
rat.ons. If Gen. Torbett has pushed down
the Luray Valley. according to my directions,
he will achieve great result. | do not
think that there ever WAS an army so badly
routed. The Valley soldiers are hiding a.
way, and going to their homes.
cannot at presnt give you any estimate
Of prisoners. l pushed on regardless Of
everything. The number of pieces of artil-
lery reported is sixteen.
(Signed) p. II. SHERIDAN,
Maj. Gen.
You are directed TO cause a national salute
to be fired of 100 guns for the victory.
Gen. Stevenson reports that 5000 prison
eIs from the field had reached Winchester
last night. Reinorcements and supplies
have been forwarded to Gen. Sheridan.
(Signed.) Il. NJ. STANTON.
cretary of War.
NEW YORK, Sept. "a
The Herald gives a partial list Of rebel Of
6cers captured near Opequan Creek by Sher.
idan, consisting of two Colonies. seven Lieut.
Colonies, one Major, nineteen Captains, and
seventy-hve Lieutenats.
WAsHINeToN, Sept. "a.
The news Of the first defeat of Early in the
shenandoah Valley had reached Richmond
and caused great CONSERVATION.
WAsHINeToN, Sept. "a.
The Republican says; The Government
dispatches iron zen. stevenson TINS morn
ing. dated at Harpers Ferry, announce that
1000 Surasburg prisoners reached Winches-
ter last ht. He also states that 1900
prisoners captured on the 10Th arrived at
HsrPer's Ferry this morning; 1000 are yet
to come.
A later dispatch from Gen. Stevenson an
nounces that 1000 more prisoners captured
on the 22d reached Winchester this morning
When last heard from Early's army was
flying down the valley panic stricken. with
Gen. Sheridan in hot pursuit.
The redemption of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad by Gen. Sheridsn's victory is of the
greatest importance in military sense
eight miles Of the track have been restored
with FIVE bridges and the telegraph, besides
water stations, etc. The whole line will be
in running order Tuesday.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Potomac,
Sept %.
Firing between pickets in front of the Sd
division, I'd corps, continues. Casualties oo-
cur daily.
Yesterday recruit, who has been here
three days, belonging to the goth Mass. regi.
ment, was killed in front of the 9th corps
and robbed Of $3.50. 1t is said be was killed
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