The New York herald., 1864-06-20
OPERATIONS OF THE NINTH CORPS.
Mr.. j. C. Fttxpatrfck's Despatch.
Ninth ARMY CoRFs, NEAR PETERSBURG, Va, I
June ia. NJ.

Ninth ARMY CoRqs, NEAR PETERSBURG, va.,l
June IA NJ.
THE HARoH PETERSBURG.
Tho march to Petersburg by corps was accom-
plished In very brief space OF time We left the vcin
ity OF Charles City Court House the evening Of the
l5th crossing the james river the ponoon BRIDGE
Wilson's Landing. and thence proceeded, by forced
night march, to this point which reached yesterday
afternoon. The distance we came is some twenty six
miles, which was made in eighteen hours
THE rIoHrSc.
No respite, however granted our weared column.
The march terminated in battle, which lasted several
hours.
had the lead OF tho corps and arriving went i'm
mediatey into position, forming the left Of Barows
division Of the Second corps During the day the troops
had been urged forward at The top Of their speed During
the night they had been marched with halt only
hours, and when their limbs achcd with fatigue.
and their eyelids heavy with sleep, they were
brought face to face with the enemy.
NINTH coRrs,
though OF veteran nucleus in It's organization. Is
posed mainly OF new troops, upon whom the operations
Of the past few days have reflected the highest credit
Their powers Of endurance have certainly manifested
themselves. The brunt Of the fighting In our corps
yesterday was borne by Potters division, but
as the other divisions we're in position, and
under are would be unjust not to give them mention
In the glorious record or the battles before Petersburg
GENERAL wnLcoxs DIVISION
was 10 support General Barlow and was In turn sup
ported by the First Division General Ledle. "In sup
port" and ain reserve are terms which 10 some may
imply positions OF safety. On the contrary supporting
columns oftentmes subjected to a fire,
as owing the wild aud random nature Of voey firing
and the overshootipg Of artillery the line receives then
missiles intended Tor their comrades In advance. An old
soldier will tell you that nothing is trying to the
ana courage than TO remain inactive under fire.
TYPOGRAPHICAL.
The vicinity OF the lighting lie open and rolling space
Of ground, beyond which there Is belt OF timber,
the edge OF the city, From the higher points OF land the
steeples and housetops Of Petersburg are In sight,
cRrFfIy's BRIGADE.
While the main attack made by the Second corps,
General Potter, after disposition Of troops
above mentioned pushed forward the Second brigade,
under Colonel arn supported by the First under Cole
mol Curtin. After some slight diminishing, and stimuli.
taneously with the charge OF Barlow, Griffin dashed
across the open space and encountered the enemy,
who advanced from their works, determined TO
meet him In line OF battle A volley, however,
drove them back, by "a pant CHARGE Grinins
carried first the enemy line Of rife pits. desperate
musketry fight now ensued which succeeded toward
nishtsl by another charge OF Grins brigade, who
ried the FIRST line OF the enemys breasworks, which,
their character were OF formidable The
suit victory OF most gratifying nature. The firing
continued at intervals throughout the night In this posi-
tion were affairs day dawned this morning.
yRpAy MoRSlSG--oTHER CHARGES AND WORKS CARRIED.
About O'Clock the division Of General Potter,
ported by that Of General Lede, moved furner 70 the
M whero the rebels still fcpt possession OF the Grst line
Of works. Here by gallant and desperate CHARGE the
works we're carried and we are now in complete posses
sion or their nrst line.
REBEL BRIGADE AND SEVERAL GUNS CAPTURED.
One brigade q rebels numbering some four hundred
men, captured by Genera. pottsr who' IN addition cap
,ured nine pieces Of artillery.
will amount to about Ave hundred killed and wounded
oASSoSApSo.
There has been some heavy cannonadins again this
forenoon, but IL is quiet as write. We expect sharp
work before uishta Perhaps June IL will be the ami
versary Of another CrsAt battle.
NINTH ARMY CoRrs, BKroRr PETERSBURG, Va
June lip. NJ. !
THE RATTLE or FRIDAy
The day has closed upon another terrific conhics
Our corps has been engaged more since morning,
and again has victory crowned our Efforts The enemy
have been driven ali their outer works. and their
poesesson Of city depends upon last and single
line Of defence.
TIE oosr or rns VICTORY.
Tho victory has been costly tous Nearly nftcsn
hundred OF our gallant boys c moiionless in DEATH
or wri,hing 10 the agony Of their wounds.
THE FIGHT OF MORNING.
So fas, do our engagements succeed each other that
would require the hands Of Briareus to keep pace in re-
ccrding the details sent you this morning brief and
hastily written account Of tho gallant fight OF Posters
division. In the hurry Of preparing my last letter. Twas
unable TO speak fully desired OF the achieve
on Of
crowds upon my attention. The charge OF
last night by tho Second corps, and the divi
sion Of General Potter, OF our corps resulted
in driving the enemy from portion only Of their nrss
line of breastworks. The Second and Ninth corps, the
advance Of the Army Of the Potomac were tho only col
umns in position to attack. The remaining corps we're
stn behind the road consequently the breadth Of