The Shasta courier., 1864-05-14
At Bermuda Hundred fighting commenced

Al bermuda hundred ngntlng commeucec
at noon yesterday, and continued till night,
between several of our brigades under Gen.
Smith and rshsls commanded by Beauregard
in persons. Our fnrces drove enemy back 8
miles nearly to Petersburg. We hold rail-
road between there and Richmond.
New York, lhh.-Despatches from Secre-
tary Stanton say some hard fighting was go
ing on at Spottsylvania, but there was no
general battle. Our army is represented as in
excellent condition, and with ample supplies.
Gen. Wright is placed in command Of Sedg-
wick's corps. Grant did not design to renew
attack yesterday, being engaged replenishing
| from his supply train SO that he would ad-
vance without it.
Washington, llth-It is believed from re-
ports which reached here to night no general
| engagement took place yesterday, but as
heavy firing was heard this morning at Ac-
quia Creek, in direction Spottsylvania, con-
test must have been removed. Our forces do
not occupy latter place but are within few
miles OF it. Large numbers of wounded are
reaching Fredericksburg. Many officers are
wounded and expected to arrive at Washing
ton to morrow
Washington, 10th-Army Potomac had
portion of day to recuperate. Burnside on
Monday began to attack OH the left wing with
great fury and with an encouraging degree
| of success. He had fight day before, in
which. to use his own words, he g whipped
| old I.ongstreet.' Our army could not be in
more cheerful condition. All anticipate sue
cess and count days when they shall invade
rebel capitol. Lee lately issued an order in
relation to supplies. in which he said that
communications with Richmond were cut of
and it was impossible to furnish his men with
stores. Hills men had no ralions issued to
them for three days. Lee enjoined upon his
men the necessity of capturing supplies from
Yankees. Up to this moment they have fail
ed to capture single wagon.
Gen. Torbett's division of cavalry whipped
rebel cavalry near this place and drove them
from Spottsylvania. but being reinforced with
/ infantry they drove our cavalry short dis
tance The fighting was exceedingly fierce
Gems Torbett and Robinson were wounded.
Sedgwck was shot through the head on Mon
day by sharpshooters.
New York, l1th.-A correspondent writ
ing from Newhern. n. c., on 9th, saws ;
Rebels made demonstration on Newhern, cut
ting off railroad communication between
there and Beaufort. They also made their
appearance on South side of Neuse. miles
below city. Our gunboats forced them back
from that point. On 5th. at noon, rebel ram
Albermarle, accompanied by Satellite, Cot.
ton Plant and U. S. gunboat Bombshel, cap
tured by rebels at plymouth, appeared at
mouth of Roanoke river. Our gunboats made
off as if fearful of an encounter They were
only anxious to draw the ram into sound.
Ram followed and pursued them 10 miles,
when our gunboats, seven in number, imme-
diately opened fire. eTerriic engagement en-
sued, lasting from to P. M. During ear
ly part of battle Cotton Plant succeeded in es.
gaping, and firing rapidly, slowly and stead.
ily retreated up Sound. Gunboat Bombshel
was soon retaken with all on board. Sassa-
Gus having an iron PROV steamed under a full
head and run into ram, striking her abaft the
centre, but apparently without duplicating
injury. Sassacus, however, was compelled
to retire, having her rudder knocked off and
100 pound parrott shot fred by ram through
her boiler. Night now set in and movements
Of ram could not be certainly decided. She
was closely pursued by gunboats. but under
cover of darkness succeeded in gaining enter
age to Roanoke river. where guHboats could
not venture, The ram carried at least four
100 Founders she has not since been seen,
but active measures will be taken te capture
or destroy her.
New York, 18th. Ill 4. N. gold to day IS.
Washington, llth.-Durine last u hours
about 900 men from army Potomac woun.
ded in battles Thursday and Friday arrived
Comparatively few of them suffering severely.
Many will soon be returned to army.
Washington, llth.-Accounts from Army
Potomac concur that heavy fighting occurred
on 10th, and about 5 o'clock afternoon attack
made upon rebel batteries after assault con.
tinued some time it was found rebel batteries
could not be carried without great sacrifice Of
life Effort for time was abandoned. Re-
ported here this morning Gen. Warren woun-
ded; yesterday died on way to Fredercks
burg. Rumor generally believed Fighting
yesterday afternoon very severe, as heavy
artillery was brought into action by both
sides, Result, far as known this morning
was to our advantage. Rebels attempted to gel
on rear of portion of our army to obtain sup
plies, but were driven off with loss. Fight
ing renewed.
New York, l2th.-Herald special Of Tues
day says Gibbons and Barlow's division.
were Withdrawn from south bank Rapidan
latter division closely followed by enemy whs
was checked hv our artillery posted along
ridge commanding river. Early in day army
began to straighten out in battle array for re
newal of engagement, skirmishing being kept
pp between advanced lines of two armies, en-
emy bestirring himself as though intended
offensive operations. Our line formed with
I'd corps on right, 5th in center, 9th on left
| with Rurnsides corps on rear of left for pro
lection of immense trains, and to act as re-
serve in any emergency. Country here quite
rolling. studded with groves of pine and hard
wood, affording much better facilities for
handling troops and using artillery than
about Wilderness, Enemy during night
| strengthened formidable position with rifle
pits, breastworks and barricades, rendering
it stronger than any line of defeat occupied
| by him since leaving earthworks on Rapidan
| Thus matters stood until far into afternoon
fire being quite sharp at different points, bui
without anything definite. Five O'Clock fixed
for grand assault:
General orders announcing success of Sher-
man in West, and Bnttler on James River
was read to troops. producing widest excite
ment. As hour approached for attack en-
thusiasm of troops became almost ungovner-
able. Grant accompanied by staff Mea le,
Hancock. Warren all stationed on eminces
within sight each other while vast columnes
ofour army slowly gatherd together for great
struggle Just as attacks was about to be
made enemy advanced on our right threaten
ing to press back that portion of line discon'
certing for time plan of assault. Troops were
hurried to support right, and succeeded in
checking rebels.
Hotf nast siv vos .hen fxed upon for the