The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-10-04
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Z NFw YoRK, Oct 3.-The Herald has the
following special account OF the lighting
north of the James: On Friday three des-
perate efforts were made by the enemy TO
retake the works captured from them by us
on Thursday. General Lee commanded in
person, but the rebels were each time idriv
en- back with considerable loss. The enc
NV were discovered about 2 P. M. massing
in the woods directly opposite the fort caps
tured Yesterday. In half an hour they
charged, with wild yeII in three heavy
columns of attack. The rams at the same
time opened upon our position, and our
line was enfiladed by the fire from the
rebel battery in the river. The men, how.
ever, stood steady to their posts and re.
ceiyed the rebels with so hot and well di-
rected FIRE that they broke in confusion,
and retired to the woods. Twice again
they were rallied by their officers, and re-
turned to the charge, but only with the
same result, until finally, broken and dis
pirited, they fell back in irremediable con
fusion, leaving the ground covered with the
dead and wounded.
The prisoners report thousand at least
killed and wounded. Over three hundred
prisoners were taken by us, including many
officers, and the greater part of the 9Th
North Carolina regiment. Among those
captured are several field officers, and Cap
tain Mcguire, Inspector General Of Cling
mans staff. The regimental flags were
all taken by STANDARDS division. Two Of
them were captured by the 18th Connects
cut and the 18th Pennsylvania
The fight has been pronounced one of
the most desperate and brilliant of the war,
and, by his skilltul management of his
troops, General Weitzel has added one
more leaf to the laurels won in Louisiana.
The Herald's special, writing from Mar
tinsburg uuder date of October |, says the
latest intelligence from General Sheridan
LETT him making preparations to force the
remnant of Early's army from Browns
Gap, in the Blue Ridge. This was on the
29th of September. Early's position is
represented to be a very strong one, and
be doubtless intends to hold it as protec
ton to Gordonsvills and Charlottesville, as
we'll as Lynchburg; for, while holding this
point, if Sheridan advances upon Lynch
burg, Early threatens his rear and supplies.
There can be little doubt, however, Of
Sheridan's success, for Early army has lost
heart, and Browns Gap will only prove an
other Fishers Hill.
The Worlds Washington special of last
evening says, an Hnauthenticated report
prevails here that our cavalry have entered
Gordonsville. 1t is known that at last &C
counts cavalry force was very near that
place.
New YORK, Oct. 3.-The following ls the
Tribune special account of the operations
below Petersburg:
Yesterday, the goth, General Gregg sup
ported by two brigades OF infantry pushed
a reconnaissance from our left toward the
Lyuchburg Railroad as far as Poplar Spring
Church beyond the Vaughn turnpike. No
enemy was discovered to day. General
GriAiD's division Of the 5th corps advanced
beyond the church in northwest direction,
they came upon the enemy in strong pc
sit;on about two miles from the Weldon
Railroad. Their preparations for defence,
though not completed were very formidable.
General Griffin decided to carry the works
by storm, and formed his division in three
lines of battle by brigade; the Sd brigade in
advance under Colonel Givin, of the 18th
Penns ylvania. The assault was perfectly
and brilliantly successful, the whole line
was taken with two or three guns, and about
fifty prisoners, the other guns were dragged
away. The rebels left their dead and
wounded on the field. The prisoners be
longed to Beauregard's command. Ameng
them was one Major, one Captain and three
Our loss was not great. |
think not $50; but one OF our best officers,
Colonel Weleh, of the 10th Michigan was
killed, and the following officers Were woun"
ded Major Hartridge, 18th Michigan; Lieu>
tenant Writ. 10th Michigan; Lieutenant
Baird, 10th Michigan.