Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-08-17
Correspondence Associated Press.I

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
August 16.-Everyth thing remains quiet In mont
of Petersburg. The enemy, the last two
nights, have been feeling our line on the left,
but nothing more than skirmishing between
the pickets has taken place.
The two telegraph operators, Flynn and
Hambrignt, on duty at Burnside's headquar-
tiers, who have been on trial during the past
week charged with making known the sub.
stance Of dispatches to others than those to
whom they were addressed, were found not
guilty by the Court. General Meade, however
deeming them to have been guilty of disobedi-
ence Of orders and breach of trust, has ordered
and forbidden to return.
Deserters continue to arrive in small squads;
ant and twelve men reached here yes.
terday. They tell the usual stories of demon.
alization and the prospect Of speedy destruc.
tton Of the rebel army. Thousands they say,
are leaving on account Of not receiving any
pay, while their families are starving, and
they are determined to stay in service no long
er under any circumstances.
Gen. Park is now in command Of the Ninth
Additional particulars have been received of
the action OF Sunday. Part of the I'd and part
Of the 10th corps engaged the enemy in the
General Birney, took part OF a line of works,
with four efght-inch brass guns and a number
of prisoners. His loss was small. The enemy
fell back to strong position.
The I'd division of the I'd corps was drawn
up in line of battle and advanced about mile
beyond where Hancock captured the four guns
two weeks ago. Here the LIST brigade, Colonel
Macy commanding, took the lead and charged
across a corn-field, over hill, and down into
ravine, where they came to a swamp, with
q stream on the other side, the ground covered
with impenetrable brush on the margins
During all this time they were exposed to
heavy fire from the rebel artillery, which did
good deal Of damage. 1t was found impossi-
BILE to cross the ravine, and the men were halt
I'D and lay concealed as we'll as possible until
dark. when they were withdra wn.
Colonel Macy had his horse shot under him.
and mounting General Barlow's horse, the
animal became manageable, and finally fall
ling on the Colonel, badly bruised him.
Colonel Macy was wounded in the Wilder
ness, and had returned to the field only day
or two before.
The division lost at least three hundred men
IN the enge cement.
The LIST and Sd divisions, which We're in
support, lost about two hundred and fifty from
the effects OF the rebel artillery.
The wounded were all brought Off, and are
nearly all being cared for at City Point.
Lieut.. Colonel Warren, 36th Wisconsin, lost
his left arm, while CALAMITY leading his regi-
ment in charge.
Mai. W. H. Hamilton, Goth Wisconsin, was
severely wounded in the face, and Capt. Lind
ley, of the same regiment killed.
Sergeant Ball, Both Wisconsin, killed, and
about twelve wounded In that regiment.
Sergeant Fuchs, 36th Wisconsin, color bear
er, was badly wounded. This is the third tiRe
Lieut. Telley, 125th N. Y, and Lieut.. Wheel.
house, I'd N. Y. artillery, wounded.
Our troops still hold their position in front
OF the enemy's works, which are very strong
and we'll defended, owing to the nature Of the
country in the vicinity.