Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1864-11-19

list OF all prlhoneTs helu ny lho rcueThlh is
to be forwarded to Richmond aud in turn
We nre to forward list to Washington. A
large Federal feet arrived OF Charleston
destination unknown. There are daily
,wenty deaths from yellow fever in Charles
ton. IL. I.
CAMDEN, Nov. 7th.
CONFEDERATE NEWS.
PETERSBURG, Oct. 27.-The enemy repor-
ted in heavy force of infantry, artillery and
cavalry this morning on our extreme right.
Heavy skirmshing has been going on since
sun rise, seven miles below here, between
the Weldon aud South side railroad. The
enemy with n force of fcavalry, artillery and
three corps Of infantry, moved this morning
by detour on our extreme right, driving in
our cavalry and occupying Boykins PLAN
tntion near Burgess mills, seven miles be-
low here. Our forces were disposed to meet
them, considerable fighting between o'clock
and night, the enemy at dark held the plank
rond We captured sixty prisoners from
the second corps. This move places enemy,
further from south side Of the road than
they were before. Fighting not yet ended.
MOBILE, Oct. 27.-Gen. Page and stat
has been sent North Fort Gaines prison
ers awaiting exchange. Federals fortify-
ing Morganza. Farragut still in the Bay.
RIcHMoND, Oct 27th.--The enemy advanc-
cd in heavy force on the north side to-day,
and made several assaults on our lines.
They were repulsed with heavy loss Five
hundred prisoners already broughtin. An
official dispatch from General Lee last night,
saws the enemy crossed Kentry creek, near
Burgess Mill. We forced back his cavalry
Il Inth attn nrlsn nd nj
and drove them back, but found them too
strong. Afterwards the enemy attacked
and we're repulsed. They still hold the
plank road at Burgess Mill. Heth took
some colors and prisoners, In the move
ment Of the enemy against our left to-day
we rcpulsed two attacks, one upon our lines
between IIcnrico Poor House and Charles
City road, and the other on the Williams
burg road in which we captured several
hundred prisoners and several stand of col
ors Our loss was slight, Col. MOsby cap
tured Brig. Gen. Duftied and several pris-
oners number Of horses and killed many.
About 10 o'clock last night, the enemy
charged our works on the Jerusalem plank
road, capturing an out post of one picket line
and driving the rest. At twelve the line was
re-established little fight occurred yes
terday evening on the Boyu,own plank road
below here Three battle flags were cap
tured from the enemy Nothing from be-
low this morning. Theenemys cavalry are
on raid towards the South side railroad.
PETERSBURG, Oct. 28.-Last night about
dark the enemy charged our works on the
Baxter road capturing small portions of
them, from which, however, they were quick
" driven with the loss of dozen prison
ers, our loss was small. Coils Hanson and
Wise were captured by the enemy.
RICHMOND, Oct. 2S.--Heavy skirmishing
commenced early this morning on Darby
tewn and Charles City roads Another
large force of Yankees crossed north side OF
James river last night. Cannonading was
distinctly heard during the forenoon.
RICHMOND, Oct. 2S-Major Lafayette
Haughton is assigned to the position OF
Quartermaster General.
Hon. ]. A. Seldom: Gen. Hill reports
that the attack of Heth upon the enemy yes
terday on the Darbytown road was made
by Malone with three brigades in front,
and the same time by Hampton in the enc
mys rear. Malone captured three stands
of colors and six pieces of artillery. The
latter could not be brought of, the enemy
holding the 0rldge. In an dttick suose
ouently, Malone broke through the line of
battle, md during the night the enemy re-
tired from Boydstown road, leaving their
wounded and two hundred and fifty men
dead on the field. About P. NJ, small
force assaulted and took possession of our
works at Battery Ford, in front Of Peters,
burg, but were soon driven off on Williams
burg road. Yesterday Hill captured up
wards of four hundred prisoners and seven
stand of colors. The enemy left number
dead in front of our works, and retired to
their former position. H. H. LEE
PETERSBURG, Oct. .2S.-Hampton attacked
the enemy in the rear of Malone, struck
their flank, and night supervening and the
enemy not being pressed sufficiently in front
alone saved them from the greatest defeat
of the war. As it is, the enemy is severely
punished and greatly demoralized. They
abandoned the plank-road last night, lcav-
ing three hundred wounded in hospitals,
besides carrying off all their ambulances
filled with wounded. Over five hundred
prisoners already brought in, fifteen hun