The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
WAR NEWS.

Great event long expected in New York, the
explosion Of the mine under rebel Fort imme-
diately in front of 9th army corps, came off
at half past fur this A. NJ Picket firing
bad been kept up all night. and in fact at the
time the match was applied to the mine skir-
mishers were still engaged on both sides.
Immense columns Of dust was thrown up 100
feet into air. Fort which mounted l6 guns.
was rendered a mass of ruins. immediately
after explosion our artillery opened with one
Simultaneous continuous roar along entre
line 9th corps then charged rebels, driving
them before them to their second line en-.
trenchments, taking numbers of prisoners
some of whom were dug out dirt badly bruised.
By ten o'clock we had captured two other
earthworks.
New York, 3lst.-Special, dated at Head
quarters. says soon as explosion of mine oc
Cured l20 guns Immediately opened, while
musketrv played in continuous FIRE along
front of 9th and part of 18th corps. Priso-
nerss say they were completely surprised those
in front being mostly asleep ut the time. One
prisoner says that they had been busy min
ing under our works and in two days more
would have been ready to blow them up.
TEsr.-I Headquarters, Both P. M.-Res
ports jsst in say we have possession entire
first line rebel works with large number OF
prisoners. Our oss in charge very severe,
as our men had to cross. open field to reach
rebel position. Troops engaged were 9th
carps, With 18th supporting them, I'd and 9th
being in reserve. Firing still going on with
great fury.
Grant. Meade. and all corps Generals at
front watching progress,
rribunes special says Grants new flank
movement entirely changes the aspect of a.
fairs BY it his right is thrown north side
and within Is miles Of Richmond, enabling
him to throw his entire force upon either side
Of river within very few hours, compelling
enemy to cover Richmond with large force,
well as Petersburg. We have an interior
lne which compels them to risk an engage
ment with the advance.
HerAld's correspondent at Deep Bottom,
under date "f 2Sth, says prisoners report that
when they discovered second corps north of
the james, enemy Immediately commenced
pushing renfnrcements from Petersburg and
Richmond, Lee entirely taken by surprise
All roads between the james and White Oak
Swamp were strongly defended.
Last evening Merritt's brigade of cavalry
drove Hampton's troops from an important
position on Central road. At 10 this A. NJ.
the rebels reinforced Hampton with three
brigades of infantry. and made assault. Mer
ritt tell back where reserves were posted
Both delivered Il; very destructive yolley and
charged the rebels, causing them to fall back
in confusion, leaving their dead and wound
ed in our hands. At same time Gregg's d.
vision engaged at another point with a supe
rior force. Fighting was very severe Da-
Wis brigade was compelled to yield ground
with a loss of one gun. They soon rallied
and charged, and finally drove rebels hack.
kautz took possession OF Malvern Hill, which
had been abandoned by rebels to protect one
eff the Richmond roads. During the engage
ment the gunboat Mendoza did good service.
New York. 3lst-Herald's Nashville spe.
cial of Goth says: Sherman's army again in
motion yesterday to accomplish important
operation. looking to early investment of At
lanta. Enemy attempted to thwart movement
by attacking 18th corps but was badly re
pulsed. During contest we took several reg
mental flags. 1t appears Bragg came to At
lanta, and counsel of war had purposed
holding Atlanta Mt all hazards. johnson re-
piled to do so would require sacrifice of whole
army. to which he would not consent, he
therefore resigned, The command then was
rendered to IIardee who refused to accept it
on any terms. Then it was given to Hood
on condition he would defend city to tho last.
Rebels have very strong works, which may
possibly keep US at bay few days longer
A letter from general officer at front des-
cribes the battle of 22j heing the seyerest
fight ever had in the West We have buried
2200 rebels, and 900 more to be buried