Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-20
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From New York
NEW YoRK. MAY I9-1he Herald's cores
pOndent with Butler gives detailed account O:
BeaLregard's concentrated attack on our forces
at Palmer's Creek, on the 10th.
The entire length of the rebel lines opened
with shells which poured upon our position in
showers.
dense :og enveloped the country at the time
aud both both forces were wrapped IN the misty
veil
This was the condition Of affairs when the reb-
els, massng their troops, tOok right under
Gen. Hickman, envelOped lis flank aud took il
IN reverse.
I he first blow was dealt with terrific force
Gen. Heckmans brigade. 18th corps, holding The
right, doubled up and forced back on the
next brigade, which was also thrown into some
confusion.
Our men did not observe the rebels until they
had succee'led in passing column between Gen
Heck mans right aud the river and then taking
him in front and crushed him between their
Columns and Tor a time created some confu-
sion
Heck man made as gallant 4 fght as he could
but the enemy came upon him so suddenly aud in
such overwhelming numbers that successful
sistance was quite impossible in the darkness aud
confusion.
enemy.
After this operation, having forced back the
right. heavy attack was made on the entire line
of the lsih corps with feints aICt the 10Th corps
line. amt the entire right forced back some dis
tnnce, after several hours OF most severe aud san
guintry struggles.
The battle ragged with fury until nearly l2
O'Clock, the rebels shrowing heavy mns-es upon
our lines and finally forcing Us back nearly a
quarter of mile
Our men fought stubbornly with few ercep-
tions, and resisted every step, and repeatedly
checked The reDei advance with terrible slaugh-
ter but not without some loss on our side
The enemy numbered not less than 10 600. and
pushed into the murderous fire with reckless
ness and steadiness rarely seen.
In the attack on our RI ht we lost gun or two, f,
and It is said some light pieces, but how many il
is difficult to ascertaiD-iour will probably cover
the loss
Finally. after forcing the 18th corps from its
position aud regalning portion OF the first line
of entertainments, the enemy massed his forces
on the 10Th corps TO drive it back. They first
hurled their columns upon Turner's division,
which held the right OF the line, joined by the
18th corps
We formed in beautiful manner, and moved
on Btrtons brigade. on the right OF Turner'S di-
vision, adv anclng as If Oh parade, and not firing
n single shot, but waiting until they had reached
good distance AMI an effective range. the brig
ade poured into their lines such terrific fire that
the line melted away and broke
Ater vainiy endeavUring TO advance they fed
To the woods IN their rear with terrible loss The
yolie,s were as continuous and heavy as the
mu>ketry OF brigade could we'll be- and such
as nothing could stand. The rebels we're scat
tered like chaff. and broke for the woods in
GemOralized mass
Under their friendly cover, after great exer-
ton, tne line of attack was again formed and
again the brigade advanced in splendid style on
our line
! Again did they receive terrible fire, but
pushed steadily until fourth of them were
laid killed or wounded OH the field, when they
brke aud rushed quickly 10 the cover of the
wonus.
Our boys gave them hearty cheer, and sent
a v1lley alter them winch told Oh them
After beng twice repulsed at this point they
moved further to our left, and formed "A column
upon Col. Hawley's brigade of Gen. Terry's d.
VISION
They came up in the same steady and conf
dent manner but we're received by more rapid
and equally deadl, fire. than that treated to them
BY Turner, and they broke and run for the woods.
accelerated IN their fight by the music of bullets
about them
They were determined however to break our
line. aud iOrce IL from It's position. cost what il
would. and again formed. and strengthened by
reinfurremeuts. charged again, aud after ten mi
nuies hot work, we're disasterOusly repulsed and
driven back al all points.
Thar ended every serious effort, on their part .
70 force our position, and leaving their dead and
wounded, "a The number of 900. on the field
Before line again masseJ upon General
smiths front and attacked his left Gilmore i'm
/ afx fA fha
emy in d ,nk. and ordered Gen. Terry to support
Inn
Turner's attack had hardly commenced be-
/ fore Gilmore was ordered by Butler to retire and
strengthen Smiths cOrDs bv forming in his rear.
! Our troops tell back steadily snd ia order.
pusiag every effort OF The rebels TO quicken their
movements, aud making stand 10 every isvOra
be position until the enemy ceased to follow.
aud tell back TO their first line of entertainments.
Gilmore then drew of his corps and formed to
support Smith.
The lighting which had been going on with
more or less violence along the entire line. cessed
at hplf past tao, aud preparations were made to
draw of our forces from the field aud return 10
our entertainments. All the artillery sent
To the rear except 4 section 70 cover our rear
guard. ambulances containing the wounded, and
supply trains were dispatched 10 the rear. and
6nally the entire army tell back, the enemy not
pursuing.
| The same correspondent says OF Gen Ksntzs
raid on tho Richuioud sud Dsnvlle road, that he
tore 40 several miles OF the track, destroying the
/ rails and ties blew up an bridge over the
Appomattox river, at Nttrox Station.
Sherdans forces bad again s'srted on another
raid sround Richmond The 18th Cavalry viii
keep the railroad eonmuDca,ion ~ Richmond
cut for while
Another Herald correspondent saws Buffers
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