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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
The Fight at Piedmont.
ne N. Y. Tribune


SIR: In your issue of the 18th inst. appeared
an article in regard to the Piedmont fight, under Gen.
Hunter on the j;h Of June Aside from the fact that
there seems 10 be studied avoidance OF mentioning
certain regiments who did important service being
foremost in the fray" the article contains misstate
nent of facts The article arms that Col McReynolds
commanded the Cd Cavalry Brigade. McReynolds
commanded the lst OF which the lst Veteran New
York was and Is a part. Again he says: " detaeh'
meut Of cavalry under Lieut. Megs was sent the dag
before the fight up 10 Mount Crawford as lsnkers.
Why did not the writer state the fact, and say the ISt
Ncw-York Veteran Cavalry: under command OF CoI. -
$ platnerf IL was not detachment; II was reyi'
merit Cob platuer with his ,cOmmand wa sent on the
right Of tie pike leading from Harrsonburg 70 S,oun
ton, attract the attention of the enemy NJ Mount
Crawford. lie skirmishcd WIN the e1eIy ioE t,rcc
hours, and so well was the affair managed that prisoners
taken the next day affirmed that both Jones ana Undo
den expected the entire Union force in font Ana NOT
m Col Planer led his boys Of to the eHst toward ol'
Reprblc did they understand the game being played.
Aficr GOING TO Mount Crawford, inGnenyeting there
with the enemy and tAcn making back 10 Foft heptD
he about She last to fad the river that night
AZ 10 o'clock IN the morning we left our saddles 10 re-
sumo them again at and heH stppcrloss and without
breakfast 20 into me light Again the article speaks
of q c,ynry chase made in the morning and indicates
tho regiment that made 10. The writer cOnd not nave
been ignorant that cavalry chase made upon tne
enemy near the close OF the battle he results - Which,
If estimated b. the let'cITTting Of the enemy ana the
number Of prisoners taken, stood fair as compared win
any charge ~ tic dnv Tie lst Veteran New-i OH
Iaade that charge. They returned with many drip
ping sahcr And Il Is conceded by all who were ac-
qurInted Will the crcumstGuces tsa If the lst NeteIoa
Cavalry had been supported IN that charge W regl
ncut that has teen peitcd and pued rrd ordered
t. follow IN the charge VIC would nave driven ths
enemy into our own lines Ike sheep Is prisoners 81
war Justice 10 whom Justice.
Your most truly. EARNESI.
Aldrtinsbhrp "a, june 25 labi.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
The Dead in the wilderness.

Lieut.. Bailey Of the 10th Regiment y. y.
Vols. writes rom Anandalc on tie 18th inst.
/ did not expect when ] LEI, ron In Rochester, ond
promised 10 write You that ! should visit the battle
fods 81 the derncss cgiiu 90 this eerY period II NJ
all arrived I'm camp sunday afternoon attr Ieal
ING you and W.. placed duty officer Of The guard
aud the dAy following detailed AZ one ~ the ON
GERS 20 accompany expedition az 500 cefmy 70 guard
au ambulance train and rescue our wounded Who were
vel IN the hands Of the enemy whom they had pisced
under guard and removing 20 Richmond az fast Ne
possible o. prisoners. WeGrrnet az TIE lnltco States
Ford on the Eapidan Friday night crossed Satu1ca
froruiu- md II 10 found De- Iied hospital where The
first three dGys Of Tie battle were fought. To WITHIN
about mile ui this tue dead Of both armies had been
buried; but ron tbs 10 the neat ho-pmi tluou,
fifteen milcr) tie dead remain o. death louhu
them with tic exception of their clothing. lie
Rebels bad stripped them Ofh0O,s and shoes and nearly
al their clothing. and where there Vas an exception iu
pocket were an turned. 10 l. scene SHAH not AZ
tempt 10 dcs. ibc ami utterly awful that could not
Go Il. II Is estimated that l5OJ Of our men, ana as
many OF mOr. u Rebels c here unhufed; and a. fA
sreks rave passed since the pGtte Imagination ~ iH
widest fancios cannot begin 70 pais the spectacle.
must pass H. Alter posing through this wilderness o
death W. found another hospital, surprised tie gnCs
end toas possession aud found about % wounded IN
charge OF one surgeons, he being prisoner afo
Me did no. stop inquire o. whom what side tley
bel ugcd whether friend foo hut commenced az once
oDt 81 iii. wl'.cfnoss and Shallow death hnstanr
o. our way q Nashin gion. An Official account OF tue
,xueditio.. " III douhtes. soon he uade We did not
.How as i.-l.irr Nltl the pen-niany 81 th.n
lad Al 80 $50 or 90 endure ,ae srnaslt
aud ~ nearly the whole 81 theL we're unable TO az up
aud a. some had hal limbs amputaied, we judged q
norton would die ou TIE way, viii ell the care We
could ,rrrcle and 30 tloy did - 10 In care they
hsd received tucy si say that IS much had been done
fnr dom nj. under the circumstances. $40 possible.
yhey all expressed gsai f1tsiact,In that Ne ai come
for Them ard that they roar with Mr. hacA uuurr
the old fag one scene affected me much u Eas
found that poor ie'"x VAS totally uah. u 20 re
moved and when w. told him ~ he said. " tDkc NE
rith yon or ar as ear 90, snl JET ne Gle Oh ihc wa
homo IL yof do not ! snail crawl amer ilc tram ~
long az M iaria nul then dc the field with NV com
tn1es ," v ut lin into the ambulance and brought
MIN along until arcth relieved him. and then stopped
and burird h'm HIS i's' words were, Nov. know
IN dyiut. hut kno, ! hall not BE- lea above ground
,or yuItufes 10 feed upnn as 10y comrades were. No
ono Ind uny woods bar oil had tcar- here.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
FROM ARKANSAS.
Fight Near the Mouth Of the Red River
Defeat OF the Isebe,S.
CAIRo, June &c, 1864.

JAIHO, JUNO 70, IcV7s
Memphis papers say that on the morning OF.
,he 22d inst a detachment of Gen. Magrudcrs com
mand COO strong attacked two companies Of tho 18th
Iowa Infantry, stationed near the mouth Of White
River.
After severe fighting the Rebels were repused with q
loss OF q killed and wounded.
Our loss was one killed and five wounded.
The removal of the guuboat Tyler from that sto'ion
probably embo.doned the Rebels and but for the for
tunate arrival Of the gnnboa Lexington, the result
might have been uniayorable to us.
Our forces fought desperately, repeiing several
charges OF the Rebels and drove them from the Acld
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
A Noble Tribute from Kentucky Slave
holder respecting his Negro Msn, who
wished 20 Enlist.
"a LnuisriNe Pcs al Satnrdav saws:

Tie LOuiSruIe PfCSS OF SaiuIuag says
The following letter. from one Of the most loyal men
in South Western Kcutucky. was presented BY col
ored man yesterday 20 the Board OF Enrolment OF THIS
district What 4 noble cOiamentary tbs Ictier is on
the miserable policy that would exclude such man
as this coiored recruit IS from military duty.
Tie loyal master may rest assured that John Henry
is In good hands he is in the hands u Col j. III.
Hammond who spaTe neither time nor labor IN train
ing the colored troops Tor the destiny before them
We risk nothing in saying that Col Hammonds
large camp OF coorcd troops. IN the suburbs oil TINS
city Is a. neatly kept and as wen managed as any
caulp in the United States. His recruits are the pest
drilled men, foI the time they have been in service that
We have ever seen. We We're In the camp with Gen.
Burbridge last tuesday and the opinions we have e1'
pressed were expressed by him; - sac,
DEAR SIR; The bearer OF ,his. John Henry who bears
nv name will volunteer soldier and write thus letter 70
stse that have raised lin from child He l. Trustworthy,
honest, uusly and Iuihul Should any accidents happen
him in the casualties Of war advise ln order inst you
may be assured vi the writer's character md oyay reer
yon 70 Gen. T. L. CrtteuLeD Cen Burbudse woAd Ae
Tor ohm to have position in the regiment lie condlet
proves he deserves in his future action. Respectfully
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
REO1g GEORGIA.
Attack on Lnfayefte-rhc Rebels Eventu'
ally Defeated with Heavy Loss.
CnAITANOOGA, Saturday. JUNO -.

CHATTANOOGA Saturday, juno p, IrvI'
Yesterday, at a. M, a flag OF truce was sent
into Lafayette in the name of Gen. Pillow, demanding
the immediate surrender of the town. ard threatening
TO burn it if the demand was net compiled with
The Rebels were 5000 strong and had completely
surrounded the town; ard the refusal Of Col Wat
kns (who had only 400 mem to surrender the Rebels
advanced from all directions
AT o'clock they occupied tlreefonrths Of the town.
when Col John f. Croxton of the 4th Kentucky came
up and captured about 20 Rebels.
Col. Watkins lost about 80 killed and as many
wounded.
Gen Pillow left 100 dead and wounded on the field.
Col. Falkncr Of the Eth Kentucky was captured in an
attempt to make charge upon the Rebels.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
Rebel Retreat Coniimued-Strong Works
Observation-Disclosures Taken.
From Our Special Correspondent.
LATE HEADQUARTERS OF GEN. HARDgE, }
SIX Mills FROM MARIETTA.
NEAR Gil GAL CHURCH, June IL, le64-NOOn.


NEAR GIL CAL CHURCH, June IL, lc64-NO0n. }
The Rebel rearguard of Johnstons army,
composed of Fergusons cavalry. has been steadily far
ing back since morning. They have more than run,'
stopping only to fire an occasional yoey and put n
battery in position to fire. and again Petreat The @Jd
Corps has had the lead in tho pursuit, the 2d and I'd
Divisions yieng with each other in the after the
enemy. The works which they have deserted could
have been easily held against assaultng force of FIVE
times the strength Of the defending army Beside their
chief works on the main road toward Marietta con-
structed OF heavy logs and EARTH with irregular port
holes and embrasures they lad line Of most complete
ride pits protected by logs on top, with oophoes be-
meath for muskciTy.
Behind these works raemeu were perfectly protected
from fire in front These works ran along the crest oil
line Of hills and the 'front.' for half mile, was pro-
toctCd BY Gbltis. They extended from the noith'tssJ
base Of Lost Mountain in zig2ag course toward hen-
esaw Mountain, nile end q half south of Big Shany'
the railroad A. this point learn that the enemy
Suffered severely last evening during our sheng ana
attack upon them They had hospitals established
near here with tO) wounded. One hundred and twenty
Xxx were brought IN or the 18th. They were Walkers
division Lowery's Wrigntr und other hospitals: IEey
ordered away at o'clock p. n. The Rebel army
began fall back last evening about O'Clock, ana coz
iIuued passing this road toward Maieu nntil day
light. Some said they were going back plump to the
river; others said their lef wing was swinging round
OUR PRISONERS.
About three weeks AGO party Of e. Of ourmen came
b here the way 20 Atlsnia. Soon after cane
other batch Of - mostly Illinois infantry, and a
seek ago Thursday IA Others passed along During
been carried by. They generally seemed in good
spirits.
Cor. Levi II. Mead Co. 4, s. III.
| Ssrgt J.. a. Wood, Co. i. CO H.
! Ord .Sergt. Peter Bruce Co. 4, % III.
Oar losses have net been large T. $.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
Tho Unsuccessfui Attack on burnside
Further Particuiar--The Effects OF the
Heat ON our Soldiers.
UEADQuAETERs AKfY or THE PoroNAc. !
Monday, June 80 O'Clock q. ~.

An attack was made on Burns.de'S line at
about II O'clock on Saturday night, with The intention
Of driving back working party who were engaged in
digging n,rcnchments toward the enemys front 50 a.
to gain better position which TO place guns TO more
egectually cover the Rebel works
The firing was very sLarpfor about an oour. result
ing in our men holding their ground and continuing
their labors. without any loss Of consequence.
Tho usual OF picket firing took place yesier
day it being little more persistent ia fIont OF tho 9th
Corps than at any other point
It's usual 20 relieve picket lines shortly after dark
and the Rebels being generally upon the alert at the
cast noise Immediately open ire IN hopes OF being able
to pick Of some men while the change Is going on.
II is seldom any harm results from these attack Us
the men have become careful to secrete themselves
that it is next to impossible for the Rebel shshootes
TO get range on them
The health Of the troops is in the main good consid
erng the oppressiyey hot weather they have had TO
endure since their arrival here, aud the scarcity oil
water in this section
The 18th Corps seems to have the greatest number OF
men in the hospital from the effects OF the weather
The colored troops are reported being unaffected
by the heat.
Surgeon Jackson In charge OF the 4th Division Hos
paI 9th Corps reports that in that division only ~
mon out of 400 wero unfit for duty when they were put
in front ON Tuesday last 10 relieve the ID Corp This
tends TO show how much better they endure tho
scorching rays Of the sun than white troops.
Appearances yesterday afternoon indicated that we
should have shower of fain black clouds appearing
in the West accompanied with good deal Of thunder
but we were disappointed Tho storm passed OIL to the
Northeast only few drops falling in this vicinity
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29

wishes to main in The service and he has the indofse
ment Of his superiors capable and use'ni oihce'
whom they would be glad 10 retain.
MONDAY June 90.-Tbe position OF the respective
armies remains unchanged 80 far as cen learn cary
t'is morning. II is rumored that the enemy mas leI
Hookers front but beside Omia0us silence all along
tho lines nothing deduie appears 10 be known some
prisoners were taken yesterday. weather Vst ana
loads bad-very-but the army is in goahead hnuor.
l.. 4.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
Secretary Stanton TO Gen. Dix-Omeiai honi
Gen. Uunier-He has Done his Work
and Returned with Small Loss-1his
Men i'm High Spirits ind Ready for
More Work.

WARRINGTON, Tuesday, June 81 p. M. 1861.
MAJ. Gen. DIX: The following dispatch has
iust been received from Gen. Hunter:
IL have the honor 10 report that expedition has
been extremely successful inctng great injury spon
the enemy and victorious in every engagement Bun
ming short Of ammunition and finding it impossible TO
collect supplies while in the presence OF enemy be.
leYed TO be superior force in numbers and con.
stanty receiving ISenforcemOnts from Richmond and
other points deemed 1t best TO withdraw. and have
succeeded in doing so without serious loss to this
point where we have met with abundant supplies OF
food A detailed report OF operations will be for.
warded Immediately The command is in excellent
heart and health. and ready after few days rest for
service in any direction"
Nothing later than my telegram OF this morning aus
been received from Gen. Grant or Gen, sherman.
EDWIN NJ STANTON, Secretary of War.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
sheridan Crossing the Jane. River.
FoRTRrss MoNROE, MOnday. JUNO %, Is6l

FORTRESS MoSRoE. Monday, june u. is6i.
The steamer Highland Light arrived here at
o'clock from City Point
She reports that all is quiet in front.
Cen Sheridan's command met with slight loss IN an
engagement with the enemys forces At Wilson's Land
ing but PUNCHED the enemy TO greater extent than
our loss.
Gen Sheridan will complete his crossing over the
James River at sundown tonight, which Is being nc
compshcd entirely by transports and moi by pontoons
as heretofore enormously reported.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
WASHINGTON, Tuesday. june p, j

Maj. Cen DIX: A dispatch from Lieut.. Gen
Grant dated yesterday the nth at 3;5Op IN, at his
headquarters reports operations in front except
from our own guns which fire into the bridget Peters
burg frcm a distance Of two thousand yards The dis
patch gives the following intelligence from Rebel
papers: Petersburg paper Of the D5th inst states
that Gen Hunter striking fOr Jackson River Depot
about 40 miles north OF Salem, and says that II he
reaches Coyington which they suppose be VIII do with
most Of his force but with loss Of material he VIII be
safe.
The same paper accuses Gen. Hunter Of destroying
rreat amount OF private property and stealing large
number Of wagons. horses and cattle.
The same paper also states that Gen. Wilson de-
stroyed train Of cars loaded With cotton and iurni'
lure, burned the depot buildings &C. at Burkesvile'
and destroyed some OF tho track and was still pushing
south An the railroads leading into Richmond are
low destroyed, and some Of them badly
A dispatch from Gen. Sherman received this morning
reports that yesterday June e. an unsuccessful attack
vas made by our forces the enemys position which
resulted in loss TO US Of between 1000 and 1000
The following particulars are given:
Pursuant to my orders Of the oath inst. diversion
was made on each flank of the enemy, especially down
the Sandtown Road. At E a. M. Gen. MCPHERSON at
tackled at the southwest end Of Kenesaw. and Gen.
Thomas at point about mile further sonth AT the
,ame time the administers and artillery along the
whole line kept upa sharp fire. Neither attack sue
eeeded though both columns reached the enemy 5
works which very strong.
Gen. McPherson reports his loss about 800 and Gen.
Thomas about 1900.
The loss is particularly heavy in general field officers
Gen. Harker is reported mOrtaly wounded alsoCo d.
McCook, commanding brigade Col Rice, 51h Ohio.
very seriously; Co.'s Banded 10th Illinois, and Angus.
tine 55,h Illinois, are killed. Gen. McPhersoa took
100 prisoners and Gen Thomas about as many but
DO not suppose afflicted heavy loss on the enemy
as he kept clear behind his parapeis.
No other military intelligence has been received by
the Department.
EDWIN NJ STANTON, Secretary Of War.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
The SEVENTY NINTH HIGHLANDER REGIMENT.

THE SEvEyTy-NINTH HIGHLANDER REGIMENT.
The Geld staff and line officers Of the 10Th Regiment
Highanders." Col, Morrison commanding. met last
evening at the Mercer House. and devised measures for
the Reorganization OF the command into militia reg
ment. The places Of several line officers. who held
commissions while the regiment in the field and
who are not residents, to be filed by election,
which will be held in short time. The regiment wiz
be raised 10 its maximum number BY recruiting.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
SPECIAL DISPATCHES or THE NETWORK TRIBUNE
The Rebels strong in Oar Front-Impors-
ancc 20 Them Of the Weldon Railroad
They will Defend IL 20 the Last-Dry


spsei,i Dispatch TO The ~ Y. Tribune.
HEADQUARTERS OF TIE Army OF THE PoToMaC. I
June 26--Evening
The enemy are in very strong force in our
front exhibiting a determination TO resist every at
tempt Of our men TO advance.
The possession Of Petersburg and the Weldon Rail-
road Of such vital Importance TO them that only the
most eonsummate skin and bravery win lie able to wrcst
1t from them. The TePase Of the Vermont Brigade
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29

was never in better humOr. Already hear the loud
and prolonged cheers OF our boys. who ere charging
tie hills and open fields in pursuit OF the enemy
Z. s.
7. S-The enemy are now making stand near
Powel's Darby's) house. or the Msrietta Road. The
I'D Corps with battery pushing them hard Every
thing IS going we'll We have driven the Rebels today
about three miles, f. 5.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
Gen. ETarn,nduIkc Reported Moving on
Little Rock, Ark.

MEMPHIs, June %, via Cairo june 20 Ist4.
Rebel deserter5 who have surrendered to our
gun.boats below say ttot Gcn Marmaduko is moving
on Little Rock Ark, to attack Gen. Steele and capture
tina. city if possible
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
From New.Orlcnns.

CAIRO Tnesday juno q, IFbf.
The steamer Sultana has arrived from New
Orleans 2lst There has been ht advance in sugar
nd molasses. Operations in cotton are limited and
q uotations nominal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29

Friday shows the stubborn determination Of the enemy
and there is no doubt that ever since then they have
strengthened that portion Of their line with deenses
and men.
Gen. Russell sert ont Col Leasing of the Goth Penn
sylyauia yesterday with 200 men, 10 reconnoitor II
possible, far the track. They met with no oppo-
ston till they within sight OF the railroad, when
they fell upon a strong Rebel skinish line, and having
succeeded in their object returned They discovered
working parties with strong guard, engaged in re-
pairing the track destroyed last week by our infantry
The Rebel skrmshers advanced almost simultano-
ousy along the whole front OF the 9th and 10th Cops
last night about 10 o'clock but made apparent effort
10 accomplish any thing but knowledge of our presence
and strength.
The weather has become very hot, the thermometer
reaching to GO in the shade and there is not yet the
least prospect Of the rain much needed and fire.
quently prayed for. LEV.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29

THE COLORED TROOPS STAND IT WE'LL.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
LATER FROM SHERM AN
A BATTLE ON THE oath,
Our Attack Fails With Much Loss.
WAR DEPARTMENT. OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.

Secretary Stanton TO Sen. Dix-eieH. Grant
Pounding at Petersburg-Uunter Sirik-
ing for jackson River DepOt-Raii-
roads Thoroughly Destroyed - From
shermnn's Army-UnsuccesSfui Attack
ON JehnsIon's PositiOn-Our Loss BE
tween 1000 and 5000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
=
THE GREAT CONTEST.
NO More Serious Fighting at
Petersburg.
DUR GUNS FIRING UPON THE TOWN.
THE REBELS DEFEND THE WELDON ROAD.
DUR GUNS FIRING UPON THE TOWN
THE REBELS DEFEND THE WELDON ROAD,
THE ATTACK UPON BURNSIDE.

HOW THE REBELS WERE REPULSED,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
Three Attacks on Saturday. Nigh'-smi'h
Smelling PctcrsburR-The Enemy he
turn the Complimcnt-sicge Prepare
tions-EightcenthC Corps ITospital-E1-
pcdition TO Surrey Court-House--An
Adventure.
From Our Special Correspondent.

HEADQUARTERS GES. SMITH,
NEAR PEIERsBURO June 20, 1868. }
Three several times did try TO get to sleep