The Shasta courier., 1864-05-21
SHASTA COU Err.
WAR NEWS.
From our Extra of Sunday.

Head Quarters. Army OF the oloihtu' ho'i
sno,.svIvania, 18th, 8 \. NJ. says our ar
n,z Is this morning entirely engaged in fer
s,.st battle. and is pressing on to victory af-
Ter sanguinary but generally successful bat
lie on Tuesday the 10th. Army yesterday
comparatively quiet. 1t was intended to as
sault the enemy's right in force and q column
consisting of a portion of Sixth Corps and
Birnev's division of Hancock s corps was FIRST
intended to undertake this, bu- this after
wards abandoned In forenoon. two CON-
panies. on left of Sixth Corps. commenced
driving sharp shooters from their position in
a house commanding a partial view OF our
lines killing and capturing several Of their
number.
In the afternoon rain fell, continuing un-
till after dark. laying the dust, cooling the
atmosphere and raising the spirits OF our
troops. Fires were built and supplies we're
cooked. bands were playing. the forest along
the lines were undisturDed for once by reoei
shells. the enemy having no ammunition %
waste. Meanwhile news arrived toward eve
ming that the troops under General Sheridan
had penetrated to the vicinity of Beaver Dan''
on the Virginia Central Rail Road. torn up
about u miles of the track. and captured
rebel supply trains, and re-captured 5vo OF
our men taken prisoners in the old Wider
ness battles. This news was so inspiring that
wherever made known there was a. general
Jubilee. cheers succeeding the announcement.
During the night arrangements were made
for an attack ON our side. This morning the
enemy were seen pushing toward our right,
and ostensibly erecting an abastis IN front OF
Hancock troops.
Il was rightly suspected that this was only
blind to real intention Of enemy, and it was
therefore anticipated After midnight Sec
end Corps pushed TO left Of Sixth, between
that and Burnside's command and on left of
Spottsylvana road. Half past four tn morn
ing Hancock attacked enemy in front of him,
our forces opening withering canonade. and
making resistless charges against every part
OF enemy's position. Canonade was replied
I. to with vigor, and charges Of our men vigor-
eusly resisted But with determination,
everywhere our troops rushed into rifle pits OF
enemy, bayonetting them in their works, cut
ting their lines and capturing in first charge
over 5000 men and several guns. including
greater portion St5newal Brigade. belonging
to division commanded by Gen. Ea. Johnston
forming part of Ewell's corps.
General johnson himself was taken prisoner
The assault continued till nearly that whole division
was captured, and other troops amounting to 1000
men.
LArER-The II O'Clock dispatch arrives Mt this
moment, announcing capture of 7000 prisoners and
so guns Battle still progressing Sixth Corps, on
left of Second has moved into battle and are pur-
suing enemy Warren's Fifth Corps have moved
up 70 its support the right. Battle is becoming
general. Nearly all our artillery is engaged. The
elamor of guns the whistle of grape and solid shot,
the roar of musketry and cncmy's shells filed for
est with awful tumult.
LArrR.-l2 o'eloek-It is just reported that
Hancock has turned right of enemy below Spottsy
vania Court House, aud is pressing on.
Battle is everywhere overwhelming in oul
favor. Firing has just commenced on left,
near Grants headquarters. Battle is gong
on with terrible energy. Oar success is sad
to be certain. Prisoners are constantly
coming in.
Following is dispatch sent by Hancock
this morning:
Near Spottsylvania Court House, 18th, s
A Nj have captured 80 to 10 guns
have finished up johnson and am now firing
into Early ". S HANCOCK.
Guns captured have arrived at headquar-
ters Brigadier General Stuart. commanding
brigade in johnson s division, was captured
Burnside's columns is reported 10 h We NOV
ed down on road toward fredericksburg. 90
ing in ON eneny's rear. Warren. with itti
CORDS. on right wing. is now sending heavy
lines of Skirmishers to leel enemy'S works in
his front, which are supposed T. be abandon
ed.
1t is impossible to ascertain all particulars
at this writing, but our victory is considered
as going ON 81 decisive result We are
pressing enemy everywhere. Gen. Wright
is slightly wounded, bat is still in command
of Sixth Corps
Tribune special, dated, Washington 18th,
SAYS our army is now heard from six miles
beyond SpottSylvauia Court House. We
fought again on Wednesday and drove enc
my most gallantly. capturing large number
of prisoners aud guns. Several general off.
GERS among prisoners.
Herald's special dated Head Quarters 9th
corps, in field, l2th, A. NJ. SAYS Hancock
made brilliant capture at t o'eluck this
morning OF an entire rebel division. inelnd
ing Mai. Gen. Ned Johnston, commanding
Brlgadier Gen George Stuart and Brirad:er
Gen. RobertJohnSton, commanding bgigades.
of two or three thousand prisoners. and two
batteries OF SIX pieces each. fell into eur
hands. Taking advantage of the darkness
last evening, Hancock managed 70 change
position. his troops unobserved hvthe enemy.
and while darkness stiil prevailed. nounced
upon them, completely by surprise. Having
sent his prisoners securely 10 tue rear, be
turned their own guns upon the enemy"
W orld Washington dispatch Of 18th saws Army
of Potomac O. eued its seventh DAYS battle this
morning with brilliant success. Advices tonight
direct from the army state that Ranoeck eorps on
centre, just west sf Spottsylvania Court House
moved At early dawn on 4 p Hili's corps and
after severe slirmishins. droYe Heath's division
and part Of WileoNS capturi 2 2.000 plisonels
Major General. > Brigaaier Generals and so field
officers. At a. N. No other fghting had occurred
Herald's special, dated City Point, llth, sav.
from latest accounts received from front last night
il Is known that Buffers forces are within thres
miles OF Petersburg. aud have passed ol lines Of
rebel defcnSes. This is important it more close
lv corrals Beauregarls forces within the city.
Cincinnati. I3th.--There is great activity Al
Cavn l-nian preDariusr National Guard for field