Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-05-21
my suffered heavily from our shell falling into

sanu men. RoDlnSonS DIVISION, after losing
both its general officers and $500 men, and hav-
ing no General to command it, broken up
and distributed among other Divisions of the 9th
Corps. About noon fire ragged in line where
large number of both armies were lying, and our
men while trying to get their comrades out of
danger were fired upon by enemy and driven of,
and the poor wounded were left to perish in the
flames.
Star says Burnside colored troops were held
in reserve Tuesday, but were finally brought
into action, and fought with desperation. 1t is
believed Sigel's army made forced march and
destroyed Lees railroad communication with
Lpnchburg, and Sheridan had done same and
cut his communication with Richmond. Orders
were given to advance at o'clock yesterday,
| 18th. When our informant left army was heav-
lily engaged. Prominent officers say we shall
soon see the end.
WASHINGTON, 13th.--Dispatches from Gen.
Grant just received, and dated Spottsylvania
Court House, 18th, $50 P. NJ, is as follows =
Eighth day. battle closed leaving between 900
and 900 prisoners, including two Generals and
over 80 pieces of cannon in our hands for the
days work. Enemy is obstinate, and seems to
| have found the last ditch" We have lost no
organization, not even company, while we have
captured and destroyed one Division of John
ston' s. one Brigade of Dobson's, and one regi-
ment of enemy entire.
| Grant sent dispatch to the President which
says Received announcement last night of such
i=+ic W hat bfm on g
works near Spottsylvania Court House Thursday
morning, Burnside and Hancock making grand
and impetuous charges with bayonets, by Corps,
surprising and producing widest CONSERVATION
in his ranks, crushing in Lees right and center,
and pressing his entire line back several miles
with awful slaughter. Grant remained master
of the field with all rebel dead and wounded in
our hands. Rout of enemy is complete. Dis
patches from Secretary Stanton places number
Of prisoners captured by Hancock at 1000, in
Guiding a Major General, several Brigadcrs, and
| between 80 and 40 cannon. Dispatches from
! Grant dated A. NJ, 18th, says " We have
ended six days of very heavy fighting. Result
to this time is much in favor Our losses
| heavy, but think enemys much greater. We
have taken 5000 prisoners enemy have taken
but few except stragglers. I propose to fight it
out ON THIS LINE, IF IT TAKES ALL SUM
MER - Secretary Stanton sent dispatch to
Gen Dix confirming news of Hancocl's success
on 18th, and stating that BUTLER IS BESIEG-
ING FORT DARLING. Gen. Kutz has been sent
to cut the Danville On. CO. road.
BERMUDA HUNDRED, lOth.-Dispatch from But
Ter says Beauregard with about 20, 900 men is
in Petersburg. We have all railroads leading
into that city, cut, and several gunboats are
operate with land forces. Our forces occupy
strong position.
FORTRESS MONROE, 14th.-No fighting yestcr-
day Our forces throwing up entertainments
from AppOmmatoy to James rivera distance of
six miles. 1t is stated that Beauregard was re-
inforced Tuesday night by Brigades from Lees
army. Statement seems improbable. James
river was obstructed yesterday afternoon by our
forces near Newark Bend, by sinking schooners
to prevent rebel iron-clads from coming down
Our whole force moved at 5 O'Clock this morn
ing, and is probably engaged with enemy by this
time.
/ CHICAGO, I2th.-Gen. Cook left Charlestown
kanawha river, Goth, with 5000 infantry and
cavalry as cooperative force against Richmond
| His route reported ria Lewisburg towards Lynch
burg, n c.. We have no reports from this col
umn or that under Sigel moving down the She
nandoah valley. [Obligcd to go to press without
balance Of this ispatch.-JoURNAL.
From Tuesdays Extra.]
WASHINGTON, 13th.-The Star says an officer
! ,,-Io
terday dispatch was received at front from ST.
gels command, dated Butter Mountain. between
Charlottesville and Lynchburg, at 10 A. NJ, an
nouncing that cavalry had torn up railroad be-
tween two last points for twcnty-six miles, and
that track of Gordonsville road between Char
lottesville and Keswick was DESTROYED All
bridges between these places had been destroyed.
In evening our forces encountered body of cav
airy and skirmish ensued, which ended in repulse
of enemy.
WASHINGTON, l4th.-Dispatch receiv ed at mid
night from Belle Plain announced arrival there
of over 900 prisoners, including over 400 Off
GERS
Caro- l3th.-Reports received from Red
River say two of our gunboats had fallen into
enemy's hands. The report needs confirmation.
ST. LOUIS, l4th.-Advices from Red River
say Porter is at Alexandria with iron-clads and
has large force engaged clearing the river so as
to give greater depth of water for gunboats. 1t
will take two weeks for water to raise sufficient
ly. McClernand has rendezvoused his Corps al
New Orleans for purpose of reinforcing Banks
Magruder with "a 900 men has Joined Kirby
Smith at Sabine Cross Roads. Price is said to
have 80, 900 men working on Notifications below
Shreveport. Banks Surgeon-n-Chief reports
Union loss at ESQ killed, $3.50 wounded and
$50 missing.
WASHINGTON, 13th.-Boat which left Belle
Plain at 10 A. NJ. brings intelligence of result of
yesterdays battle Lee was driven four miles
out of his Entertainments. During night greater
part of his army crossed the river Victory of
the morning was thus rendered decisive and bril-
liant. Advices from Sherman show that he has
met with great success. The Fredericksburg
and Richmond, and Virginia Central Railroads
have been DESTROYED for miles. Sigel's cav