The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-08-05
THE WEEKLY VI PIONEER AND OEMOCKa e
force having given way, thus exposing the bal
ance to an enfilading fire from both artillery

charge. suppC rted by the 18th corps, Ayers
division of the 9th corps, and the I'd division
of the I'd corps
The greater part of the arrangements were
carried out as ordered, although TIE com
mencement hour designated was delayed on
account of the fuse going out twice. The ex-
plosiOn took place at precisely 40 minutes past
o'clock. The roar of artillery began iume-
! diatey At o'clock the charge was made
and the fort with part of the line on the east
side was carried in q most brilliant manner.
The I'd corps I'd division. which was in the CEN
tire, advanced and carried the second line a
short distance beyond the fort and here rest
ed holding their ground with the utmost de-
te minatiOn.
1t was at this time the cOlOred division com.
manded by Brig. Gen. White, was pushed for
ward and ordered to charge and carry the crest
of the hill which would have decided the con-
test.
The troops advanced in good order as far as
the first line, where they received q CALLING
fire which checked them, and although quite
anumber kept advancing, the greater portion
seemed to become utterly demOralized, part OF
them taking refuge in the fort and the balance
running to the rear as fast as possible. They
were rallied and again pushed forward, but the
greater part of their officers being killed or
wounded during this time, they seemed to be
without any one to manage them and finally
they fell back 10 the rear, out of range of the
volleys of canister and musketry that were
playing through their ranks.
Their losses were very heavy. as will be seen
by the following figures: I'D U. s., colOrcd,
ID officers and 400 men killed, wounded and
missing; 2Sth U. s, colored, II officers and
about $50 men, killed wounded and missing
29th U s. cOlored. 8 officers and about 200
men killed, wounded and missing: 9th U. s..
colOred, 6 officers and about $50 men, killed,
wounded aud missing; 43d U. s. colOred,
officers and large number of men killed,
wounded and missing; 39th U. s. colored, sew
eral officers and about $50 men killed, wound
ed and missing.
The loss in the 2nd division ofthe 9th corps,
Gen. Ledlie commanding, was very severe. 1t
is estimated from 900 to 200; while many
make the figures larger. Among the missing
| regret to announce the name of Gen. Bartlett,
He succeeded in reaching the Fort with his
command, but having accidentally broken his
cork leg he was unable to get off the field. He
however held possession of the ground for
several hours and only surrendered when all
hope of escape was gone. Some two hundred
men were with him at the time. Nearly all
Gen Bartletts staff were captured at the same
time.
Col. Marshall commanding the I'd brigade
OF this division, was also taken prisoner with
several of his staff; Colonel Wild, of the seth
Massachusetts, reported taken prisoner; Col
Fould, Goth MASSACHUSETTS, lost leg; Major
Bax on. 10th New York, also lost leg; 1t.
Col. Barney. I'd Pennsylvania was wounded :;
Major Prescott, of the 57th Massachusetts,, was
killed. Lieut. Col Ross, 31st U. 8. colOred,
lost leg. This division having been great
deal of the time in advance of the rest of
the line, held its position several hours, but
was finally compelled to fall back, suffering
severely while doing so.
The loss in the first and third divisions was
also severe. The latter have 400 men in hos
pital.
The 18th corps occupied part of the line on
the right, but their loss was not very great. 1t
took about 25O prisoners, mostly South Caro-
lnians, and five battle flags
All is quiet this morning.
HARRISBURG Aug. 1.-lnfOrmatiOn has been
received here that h, avy cavalry force is pro-
ceeding in the direction of Bedford, Pa. Gen.
Cadwallader in command of the defences, has
arrived here and opened an Office in the Capt.
toll building.
Capt C. N. Trumbull of the United States
Engineer corps with asurveying party is now
engaged in making surveys with view to the
defence of the Susquehanna RIVER at the vari-
GUS fords between this city and the Bay. Gov.
Curtin has issued proclamation calling the
legislature to meet on Tuesday. August 9th,
to render the military powers of the State i'm
mediate'y available for State and National de-
f.nce.
New York, Aug. 1 The captain of the
steamer City of Hudson, who left Fortress
Monroe yesterday evening" says Lincoln and
Grant were in consultation at that place when
he left.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. "A gentleman who
spent yesterday with Gen. Grant, represents
him as in good spirits and confident of ultimate
success.
New York, Aug. "A special to the Post,
Washington LIST, says details of Saturdays op-
eraliops before Petersburg have been received
here They may he summed up thus:
After the mine exploded in front of the 9th
corps. charge was ordered, and the rebels i'm
mediately opened terrific fire from every part
of their Ines.
1t was impossible for our troops to withstand
such CALLING fire, and they fell back in very
good ORDER bringing with them $500 pris-
Oners.
A brigade of colorcd troops was then or
dered to charge.
1t was found impossible to eAtricate them from
the ruins of the explosion.
The loss of the enemy was very severe. Ore
South Carolina regiment was blown into the
air and large number killed.
Gems. Bartlett and Wild were captured by
the rebels
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAc.
July 31.-The eX .ct loss in the battle of Yes
telday has not been officially stated, but it is
believed that 2, $780, exclusive of missing, will
cover the loss.
Large numbers of wounded are laying be-
tween the two lines and cannot vet be re-
moved.
General Butler sent a flag of truce to-day.
but it was peremptorily refused by the rebel
officers they also refused to exchange news
papers.
Many believe either that their lines are very
weak, or they have some extensive move afoOt
and are afraid Off b ing known
The lines of both armies are about the same
as before the battle.
Headquarters ARMY OF THE Potomac, Aug.
Ia flag of truce is now prevailing, and a
party have gone out to bury the dead and bind
up the wounded. The numbers are represent
ed as being quite large.
New YORK. Aug 1.-The Commercials dis
patch from Washington says Gen. Grant re-
CARDS the attack on Petersburg as demonstra
ting that Lee had not sent any considerable
force to invade PENNSYLVANIA.
FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
New YORK Aug 1.-The special to Post