The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
are in fine spirits, and perfectly confident of con-


tinued and final success.
Yankee prisoners received here represent six
different corps showing that Grant was largely re-
inforced. They say little hope is entertained of
Grants success, and II he does not get to Rich
mond some other column will. Thus far, we have
taken about $500 prisoners, according To reliable
estimates, We have not lost, up to this time,
more than 800 prisoners, most of whom are from
Ewelps corps.
RICHMOND, May 11.-An official dispatch from
Gen. Lee, dated Spottsylvania G. e., May 10th,
says that Grant is eatrenched that place, and
that there is frequent skirmishng along our lines
resulting favorably to our side. Our casualties
Comparatively have been small. Among the
wounded are Brig-Gens Hays and Fl Fl Walker.
Gen Stafford, who was wounded in the first day s
fight has since died.
From the Richmond Sentinel of the llth.
THE RAID ON THE CENTRAL RAILRoAD,-There
was report last evening that Gen. Bradley T John
son had met the raiders in Hanover county, and
driven them back; aud that Gen. Lomax also
in pursuit of them. The train from Hanover juno
ton last evening brought down prisoners belong
ing the raiding party. They report the strength
of the enemy making the raid at one thousand. We
understand the damage at Beaver Dam Station was
not so great at first reported. The large guam
tity Of bacon reported to have been destroyed had
not reached that point and therefore saved
from destruction.
The LOSSES IN THE BATTLE-No estimate,
for obvious reasons, can now be made of our loss
in the battles on the Rapid Ann. General Lee, In
his official dispatch says that 'our loss In killed is
not large" (ittle artillery being used on either
side) and that "maDy of our men are but slightly
wounded" As far as known, we have lost three
brsadiers-Ge J. w. Jones, of Virginia,
General Jenkins of South Carolina, and General
Stafford, of Louisiana. Several Of our prominent
I
the number. AS in the Of Stonewall Jackson,
Generals Longstreet and Jenkins were shot,
through mistake by our own men. -.
The enemy's loss is very large. All accounts
say that the carnage terrible The Yankees
fought with desperation than ever before
during the A gentleman who was In the
fight tells that as the men approached the for
ces of A. P Hill, the Yankees cried out, "Come
on you id rebels We will teach you how to
fight. We are Western men," And here
the fight in earnest-hand to hand and man to
man. But proved too much for the Yam
kee, and after desperate struggle--such, prob
ably, as was never before known in this war--the
Yankees gave way and were in full retreat.
Here arose yells from men which might be
heard for miles. They had repulsed the enemy,
and be was in fill retreat to the cover of his tor
fcations
Even by our accounts, the Yankees have lost
Major-G eneral Wadsworth, OF New York, killed.
and Maj or-Generals Seymour and Shaler captured.
Wadsworth was prominent citizen of New York,
and for the Mayor Of that city, and was
subsequently, candidate for Governor, il opposi-
ton to Governor Seymour. Gen Seymour is said
to be the same man who commanded the exped-
ton 10 Florida, and who created such buster with
his negro troops. 1t is reported also that Ma or-
General Foster, of North Carolina notoriety, has
been captured. 1t is plain that the Yankees have
suffered terribly in this battle, and that Grants ar
my has been badly worsted -Richnond Eran,,.
iner, 9th
MOVEMENTS of THE ENEMY BETWEEN PETERS
BURG AND RICHMOND.
From the Petersburg Express of the Eth.
Sharp fyht at Port WazthaN Junction--A
sharp fight occurred at Port Wathall Junction on
the afternoon of the 9th, commencing at and
concluding at o'clock, which resulted in deci-
ded repuse Of the enemy. Port Walthal juno
ton is on the railroad, five miles from Petersburg
aud two from Swift Greek Bridge At O'Clock
TWO Brigades of the enemy, which moved out from
Bermuda Hundreds sometime during Thursday
night, and were slowly and cautiously advancing
during Friday attempted to the field of Mrs
Howlett's farm, Immediately at the Junction, but
were met with deadly fire from six hundred of
he 2lst and 18th South Carolina volunteers COM
essayed to reach the railroad, coming with yell,
but our men, unawed by such music and unintimi-
dated by such apparent ferocity, met them with a
steady hire, causing them to recoil and stagger
from the bloody reception. They finally retreat
ed in some confusion, and retired about mile aud
a half distant, in the direction of Port Wathal
landing. The disparity of numbers was TOO great
for US to pursue, but gentleman present informs
us that he never witnessed more gallant conduct
on the part of any troops than was displayed by
the intrepid South Caroliniaus.
The enemy had artillery, but used it with poor
effect Our casualties were 25-two killed and
twenty-three wounded. We bad no artillery
Rep"lse Of the Enemy on the Blayh,cater-A
body of Yankee cavalry, under the:Ecommand of
the notorious Col Spears, attempted to cross the
Blackwater river yesterday, at Bloadwater Bridge
near lvor. They were handsomely repused by
portion of Gen Chngman's brave North Carolina
troops, and retired out of sight. Our scouts from
that section report this body of cavalry as being
quite formidable 10 numbers-some estimating it
as high as 5000 At last accounts they were
heading around towards the source of the Black.
water In Prince George, and may endeavor to eff:
feet junction with the enemy now at City Point
We fear that the Sussex and Prince George peo-
pie will suffer greatly from the depredations of
these vandas.
An A1spicions Beyinniny, We have great cause
to be thankful for the suspicious beginning which
has marked the military operations of the enemy
In this section, where city is so seriously me-
naced. At the only two points yesterday, where
our forces came in collision, we repulsed the inso-
lent foe aud did it most satisfactorily Thew