The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-23
THE CITY CJI[T.l'Ylr ? sHELLED.
GEN. SHERIDAN ON A RAID.
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HUNTER AT WHITE HOUSE.

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NEW YORK, June 22.-No dispatch from
Stanton last night. '''"'''"H 4... &.
Special to the World dated Washington
June 2lst says 49, ''.'. "'''
Intelligence from the front is now at
hand. :, 80 - ..'- .'-'--. '.-.~
1t is understood that Sheridan is already
on another raid. $50 ''.'' ..-'''
Sunday night there was considerable
skirmishing and heavy artillery firing but
nothing of importance resulted. 7'r
A demand for the surrender of Peters,
burg has been made and refused and our
artillery has already shelled the place which
is nearly deserted by its inhabitants.
A special to the Tribune under date Of
Washington 2lst says: :: A'.-.
Later information from the army is that
all was quiet on Sunday night with the
exception Of firing at intervals although an
attack was made on our centre which was
quickly repulsed. |
The rebels occupy high eminence near
the town and it would be useless sacrifice
of life to attempt to take the town as the
rebels, unless dislodged, will be able to
throw shells intn the midst of any force
occupying the town. ~ .'' ''...."
The position We hold is very embarras
sing one to the rebels as they admit.
Times special near Petersburg, dated 18th
saws !: ..l =. ....-.- ....-.. .,.-. .
The country may look for demonstrations
shortly, which will greatly change the as
poets of affairs at this point.
As preliminary to other events Of per-
haps greater Importance, the bombardment
of Petersburg is set down for the opening
step in the ensuing weeks operations.
Birney has his artillery in excellent po'
sition, at range from 1900 to 400 yards of
the heart of the city, and at daylight to.
morrow shelling will commence, provided
the place is not surrendered, either by
evacuation or negotiation, the former of
which is only likely to occur.
The arrival Of Hunter with his force at
White uonse, together with Sheridan on
route to this place, to operate in Our vicinl.
ty has been officially announced this even
ing. ,s..e, ..Is .r,
Grant is determined to increase rather
than diminish his force at this point.
Birney, commanding Hancock's corps,
extended his lines so far as to occupy the
ground on which the wounded of yester>
dsy's charge had since lain.
New YoRK, 23d.-Herald's correspon-
dent, City Point, 10Th, says: Rebel sources
report. Ewells corps sent against Hunter.
|. With the capture of Petersburg, the
Danville road will be the only communica-
ton with the south left.
The width of the track differs from all
others, which will prevent the withdrawal
of the rolling stock. The road will be ca
sill y destroyed from Petersburg, SO the rebel
fort will teel that Richmond is held by a
yery slight tenure, The loss of Petersburg
is A virtual surrender Of Richmond.
Let the timid be assured that the glori-
Gus campaign of Vicksburgh will lind a par
allel here. rg,lt. ,..J.
Lees announcement of victories al Hem
lett's, was an attack ON Fosters division OF
Buffers force. ..... -..
The 7th, Fields Pickets division OF
Longstreet's corps, charged on Fosters s
line, driving his left and centre back, though
Iepulsed on every other position.
Subseq uently part Of the original link
was lost but re>joined.
To-day, 18th, the attack was renewed
with infantry and artillery.
A portion Of our centre was driven
back. H.,
An advance was ordered and the enemy
was driven, 80 we now hold our lines tri'
umphantly.a3s, ...g l.r.s.-..
The 9Th corps and 9th, Smiths com
mand. eXcept Marrindale's divisions are all
encamped in the neighborhood of Port
Wsltham.
Hancock's corps was repulsed by the
enemy Yesterday. when Burnside advanced
and succeeded in driving them from their
position.
To avoid Ranking, they abandoned their
entire line and Hancock occupied it.
The Herald correspondent with Hunter
writing on the l4th says;
The line Of railroad between Charlotte
vile and Lynchburg is destroyed effectually
for two miles, thus cutting 10 two the rebe
forces in two places, s..
The Herald James river correspondent
on the 10Th, says:
The rebels were shelled out of position
at Malvern Hill by the gunboat Eutaw ahc
located themselves out Of range.
Three of tbef rebel rams came down near
| ly to Dutch Gap and were fred on by ou
monitors. The rams steamed slowly back
Grant and Butler were on the Agswan
having an interview with Admiral Lee ant
witnessed the firing. ..l ya
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