Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-05-21
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quarters Army of Potomac, near Spottsylyania,
18th, 8 A. NJ, says our army this morning was
entirely engaged in fierce battle and is pressing
on to victory. Army yesterday was quiet. 1t
was intended to assault enemy's right in force,
and column consisting of portion of the 9th
Corps and Binney's Division of Hancock's Corps
was first intended to undertake this but twas af
forwards abandoned. In afternoon two compa-
MES on left gained position commanding partial
view of our lines, killing and capturing several
OF their number. In afternoon rain fell contin-
ually until after dark, laying dust, cooling at
mosphere, and raising spirit of our troops, Fires
were built and supplies were cooted bands be-
gan to play; forest along the lines was undiS-
turbed for once by rebel shells Enemy had no
ammunition to waste. Meanwhile news arrived
towards evening that troops under Gen. Sheri-
dan had penetrated to vicinity Of Beaver Dam on
Virginia Central Railroad, captured rebel sup
ply trains and re-captured 300 of our men taken
prisoners in Old Wilderness battle. This news
inspiring that wherever made known there
was a general jubilee, and cheers succeeded the
announcement. Arrangements were made for
seen pushing towards right and ostensibly
erecting abattis in front. This was supposed
to be the real intention of enemy and it was
therefore anticipated that after midnight I'd Corps
pushed TO left of 9Th Corps between that and
Burnsides command, and on left of Spottsylva-
MIA road. At halfpast four o'clock this morning
Hancock attacked enemy in front of him. our
making resistless charges against every point of
enemy's position. Cannonade was repealed with
yigor and our men vigorously resisted. Troops
rushed on rife-pits of enemy, bayoneting them
in their works cutting their lines and capturing
in the first charge over 1000 men and several
guns including greater portion of Stonewall
Brigade belonging to Gen. E. D. Johnston's Di-
vision of Ewells Corps. Johnston himself was
taken prisoner. The assault continued until
nearly the whole Division was captured, and
other troops amounting to 900 men.
LATER, IL o'clock.-Dispatches just received
at this moment announcing captureo of 1000 men
and 30 guns. Battle still progrcssing 9th Corps
on left Of the I'd has moved into battle and are
pursuing the enemy. The battle is becoming
general. Nearly all our artillery is engaged
The clamor of guns, whistle of grape and solid
shot, and roar of musketry filled the forest with
awful tumult.
LATER, II o'clock Mt is just reported
that Hancock has turned the right flank of the
enemy below Spottsylvania Court House and is
pressing enemy with an overwhelming force
Firing has just commenced on left near Head
quarters. Battle is going on with terrible energy
Our success is said to be certain. Prisoner, are
constantly coming in Following is the dispatch
sent to Hancock, this morning:
Near Spottsylvania Court House, u MI
have captured 80 to 40 guns. I have finished up
Johnston and am now forcing into Early.
(Sgned), W. S. HANCOCK
Generals captured have arrived at Headquar
ters. Brig. Gen. Stuart, commanding Brigade
in Johnstons Division, was captured. Burn
sides column is reported to have moved down
on the road towards Fredericksburg, going in on
enemys rear Warren, with 5th Corps right
wing is now sending heavy lines of skirmishers
to feel enemy's works in his front, which
supposed to be abandoned. It is impossible to
ascertain all particulars at this writing, but our
victory is considered as going on to decisive
result. We are pressing the enemy everywhere.
Gen Wright is slightly wounded but is still in
command of 9Th Corps.
TriJune's special dispatch dated Washington
18th says our army is now heard from six miles
beyond Spottsyvania Court House. We fought
again on Wednesday and drove the enemy most
gallant, capturing large number of prisoners
and guns, and several General officers among
prisoners. Heralds special dated Headquarters
9Th Corps in the field, 18th, O'Clock a. M,
says Hancock made brilliant capture at 4 O'Clock
this morning of an entire rebel Division, inclu-
ding Mai Gen. Ned. J. Johnston, Brig. Gen.
George Stewart and Brig. Gen. Robert Johnston
commanding brigade. Between 1000 and 5000
prisoners and two batteries of six pieces each
fell into our hands Taking advantage of the
darkness last evening Hancock managed to
change position. His troops unobserved by the
enemy, aud while darkness prevailed, fell on
and took them by surprise. Having sent prison
ers to turned their own guns on them.
Worlds Washington dispatch of 18th says
Army of Potomac opened its seventh day battle
this morning with brilliant success. Advices
direct from front state that Hancocks Corps on
center west of Spottsylvania Court House moved
at an early hour On Hills Corps and after severe
skirmishing drove Hills Division and part of
Wilcox's, capturing 1900 prisoners, Maj.
General, two Brgadier Generals and nifty held
officers At 10 oclock p. M no other lighting
had occurred. The Heralds special dispatch
dated City Point 11th, says From latest
counts received from front last night is known
that Buffers forces are within three miles of
Petersburg, and have passed over lines of rebel
defences This is important as il more closely
corrals Beauregard's command within their city.
CINCINNATI, 13th,-There is great activity at
Camp Dennison. preparing national guards for
the field. Six regiments left yesterday for Earl,
two more left to-day. These troops are thor
oughly armed and equipped.
SAN Francisco, l5th.-Bark Onrard, from
Honolulu, brings intelligence of negotiations
pending for annexation of Island to the United
States.
Dispatches from Army of Potomac, llth, char
acterize fighting of 10th as most desperate of
past seven days. Grant believing enemy to have
sent greater part of his forces to Richmond an
advance along entire line was ordered. In the
morning position of enemy was found to be IN
shape Of a horseshoe. Hancock's troops were
advancing to attack. They were compelled to
fall back Attempt to break their center was
ordered, and part of Hancock's men were sent
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