Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-06-25

| Smith took fifteen cannon, several colors and
between 300 and 4oe-prsoners.
! Following has been received from Gen. Butler,
10th H. M.-Hardest fighting was done by
black troops, who captured sixteen cannon
Nothing to indicate suspicion of our having
crossed James river.
Prisoners taken were from Beauregard's COM
mand.
Latest from Burmuda Hundred confirms re-
port of enemy abandoning their works front that
place; says our troops are tearing up railroad
between Petersburg and Richmond. Still later
dispatch by courier says when he left point above
Powhattan it was reported that Petersburg was
in possession.
PHrLADELPHIA, I6th.-President Lincoln ar
rived at Continental Hall to-day to attend SAM
tary Fair. He briefly responded to toast, and
said that Grant is this eve in position whence
he can never be dislodged until Richmond is
taken
From Thursdays Extra.l
NEW YORK, l8th-Dispatch from Stanton in
regard to forward movement to James river says :
Our forces left position within fifty yards of enc
my's entertainments at Cold Harbor, and made
flank march of ffty-fve miles, crossing Chicka-
homlny and surprised enemy S rear near Peters
burg, without loss. In covering movement War
ren's Corps and Wilson's cavalry had frequent
skirmishcs with enemy, each losing from 80 to
60 men, but inhctng greater loss on enemy
18th Corps, under Smith, transferred from White
House to Bermuda Hundred by water, marched
out near Petersburg on night of our arrival, and
surprised and captured very strong works north
east of that city, before sufficient force could be
thrown in to hold them. Night following they
were joined by I'd Corps, which succeeded in
carrying three of enemy redoubts. This Corps
was followed by 9th. All troops are now up ex-
cept several Divisions guarding trains which are
expected to arrive tonight.
Dispatch dated City Point, H. A. NJ, 18th,
| ItI, IL.
redoubts, forming part of the defense of Peters
burg, capturing soc prisoners and guns
WAsHIScrc.., l9th-Dispatch from Sheridan
reports victory at Trevllian's Station, on Vir-
! ginia Central Road, near Gordonsvile. On
morning of llth, Gen. Torbett attacked enemy,
and after obstinate contest drove them from line
| of breastworks through almost impossible for
est back Of Trevillian's.
! On morning of nth Gen. Torbett attacked en-
envy and after obstinate contest drove him from
line of breastworks through almost impossible
! forests back of Trevilli ans. My intention was
to break railroad at this station, march through
Mechanicsyile, cut Gordonvlle and Charlottes-
| Vile railroad near Lindsey, then march on Cor
Edonsvile Cen Custer was meanwhile ordered
to proceed by county road so as to reach Station
! in rear of enemy. On arrival at this point broke
| in complete rout, leaving dead and wounded and
| 300 horses. On morning of eth commenced
destroying railroad between this place and Louisa
Court House, which thoroughly done. At
3 o'clock | directed Gen. Torbctt to advance
with Gen. Davis brigade in direction of Cor
louisville. and attack enemy who had been re-
| inforced during night and constructed rlfie-pits
at point about five miles from Gordonsville.-
Advance made but enemys position
found too strong for assault. General at
tack was made on the extreme right of line
and portion of reserve brigade reached enemy's
works, but were twice driven back by infantry.
On examination found not sufficient ammuni
ton to continue engagement, Withdrew during
night and moved across North Anne. Engage
mcnt of 9Th WAS most brilliant of present cam
paign. Enemys loss heavy: mine about GOO
killed and wounded. | brought OF all that
could be transported. Remainder, with number
of rebel wounded were left behind. captured
SO rebels and 20 commissioned officers.
From forces in new line it is inferred that
Bcaurcgard has been reinforced by Lee. No re-
port of causullties in our army since it crossed
James river has been received by Department
Report from Sherman says Johnston evacuated
his position in night, and at daylight we entered
his lines from right to left. Whole army is now
in pursuit. Sherman adds | start at once for
Marietta.
New YORK. I9th-Special to Times says =
Brney's Division occupied line within twenty
| five hundred yards of Petersburg and threw Il
few shells into city, firing several hosues. An
We gain bnt little ground except on left.
! BERMroA lIuSpRED 20th.--Yesterday was
quiet Our lines now extend some distance be-
yond Petersburg, up Appomottox river. Grant
and Butler went up James river, and had inter
! view with Admiral Lee.
Richmond Sen,nel, 18th, says Hunters caval-
~ have raidcd through Nelson county upon line
! of Charlottesville railroad also TO Concord, Is
miles cast of Lynchburg, and On Campbell coun-
ty Court House, south of Lynchburg. Purpose
seems to be to isolate Lynchburg and possibly
lay siege to it.
! CHICAGO, 2lst.-Gold Bill which had been
signed by President restricts speculation some
what Sales of gold in New York to-day at 10.