Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-08-30
WAR NEWS.

EePablish below, from the Petersburg
Fmssy of Saturday, last, an n-acconnt of the
b,re which took place on Thursday last
b.,reen oar forces under Gen. n. P. Hill
sd portion of the enemy at Reams' Sta
top on the Petersburg and Weldon Road.
will be seen that most brilliant victo-
n crowned our arms on the occasion, but
ntortunately this victory does not serious
r affect the position of the enemy on the
'sue Railroad near Petersburg. General
Grant is still strongly fortified at the point
(which he was assailed on Sunday week
,H and the latest rumor is that it is not
Me purpose of Gen. Lee to attack him any
more at that point in front, as his works
are 80 arOng that any assault would be at
tended with too great loss of life.
Gen. Grants forces are said to be near
ron the Vaughn road, which is but a
.h1t distance from the Southside Railroad.
Ehs latter road should be occupied by
Grant, the result would indeed be disas-
rou to Petersburg. We think it proba
BE that great conflict will take place for
the possession of this Road and for the con-
td Of the Railroad between Petersburg
and Richmond. The Express says:
General Lee having ascertained that
The enemy was moving his infantry from
he font down the railroad for the purpose
Of tearing up the track, determined to
mike counter movements to check them.
Accordingly, on Wednesday night Lieut..
Gel A 2. Hill moved from his position,
South Of the city, and marching down the
county roads, encgnped in the vicinity of
Reams' Station, ten miles from Petersburg,
and on Thursday got his command in posi-
toa for action, VIXEN the proper moment
should arrive.
Inc enemy had erected strong line Of
works On the road about one mile this side
d beams station. A brigade of cavalry
Under command of the notorious Speer,
re'e found engaged in tearing up the
aNad track three or four miles the other
ses Of Reams, with heavy support OF
l!G1ltry in convenient distance About
ssnt O'clock a m, General Hampton
"SSOPed down upon this cavalry force, and
s4snty charging them, drove them from
sf work of destruction, and pressed
Ssn back behind their infantry support
great confusion.
OsmOunting his men, General Hamp-
y 'o'ned his line and attacked the in
%%TY This fighting was sharp, but
81 Si5inaIy and steadily he gained ground,
~ P1shed the enemy back, until they
FT@saeG their breastworks tins side OF
s" S'ls :, capturing in the meantime, about
j, ,5 HisGners. Having thus accomplished
p,s, n5uli share Of the work, the fight ceased
,,; ~ oar infantry could be brought into
,'I ap"1t u 5 o'clock p n., Gen. Hill having
,s'i s"3sd a position on the enemy's flank.
r. ~A'e their works, behind which a large
,3;;o, H. u ! infantry was massed, and upon
o. va O'istied heavy line of cannon
q, troops moved forward IN beautiful
!, 81 n, % the attack, but before reaching
s. "f "f9iks, were checked by the terrible
ID SE. grape, canister and musketry pour.
h SO nv sAeir ranks Such was the severity
IA ~ V;.;a5 ;aan5ng, that a temporary faIterine
ssaDls Il,aoie, but there was no retreat. The
Ia hg n. column threw themselves upon
Ide6 S,Utnu O;.I until the supports came mp
Don S S"n ayell they arose and advanced
Sy S,;u ue enemy. The cannon and muske,
scsSiass ss from the enemy's works, was, i
Soa svaa row increased, but their despera
alsrin""" ""sa them not. Without check OF
our men charged up to and Ovsl