Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-25
TELEGRAPH1O NEWS.
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LATEST NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
our Cayalrya at Werk-Raid on the Wei
don, y. c., RaiIroad-Four Guns Cap.
tured by the Enemy-Their r eported Re.
tAssoeiated Press Dispatch.I
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
June 70, .. .m.-Wilson's division of cavalry
moved on in the direction of the Weldon rail-
road. When last heard from they had reached
Kiyes' Station and were tearing up the.traok
The I'd and 9th corps moved from their old
road. -, ..0,.-'.-.' - =. .
Lee seems to have anticipated a movement
by our left flank, or designed to turn our right.
when near the Jerusalem plank road, the ID
corps was confronted by Hilfs corps, and a
smart engagement ensued. - +" f1 -
battery of the 12th New York artillery was
annoying the rebels, who succeeded in getting
round on the flank and charging 1t. The IN.
fantry support, surprised, retired after feint
show OF resistance, leaving four guns in the
hands Of the rebels.
Our line was reformed. The men were grow.
ing used to Lees new practice OF acting entire.
ly On the defensive, and must have been con-
fused by his bold onset Two divisions of the
5th corps were within easy supporting distance
on the right, and the 9th corps were ready for
any hostilities on the left. Charges were made
by the rebels, who suffered severely with each
fresh assault. It is rumored that we had re-
tdAeu tue 1OuI guns captured CARLY In the AFTER.
noon, and several more belonging to the enemy.
This, however, needs confirmation.
There was heavy firing in front Of the 9th
corps about midnight At times the musketry
broke out into regular yolleys. All night. our
cannons fired at regular intervals.
Detailed Account
despatch to the Chronicle
PETERSBURG, June 22.-The 2d corps with
drew from Its central position last night, and
marched westward toward the CASTOR and
Petersburg railroad. Portions OF Gen. Smiths
corps returned to the Appomattox, and went
into their old position on the right of our grand
army: This relic we'd the 9th corps, which fol-
lowed the I'd, moving by the left flank. Smith
and burnside held the right, resting near
Petersburg, on the Appomattox. Burnside,
with his division Of negroes in reserve, occu-
pied the centre, the 9Th and I'd CORDS holding
the other wing in the neighborhood Of the
Gaston railroad. 's4@ . .
Two O'Clock, the enemy showed himself in
strong force; The Second corps formed in
vigorously opposed by Hills corps. Our ar
tillery, OF which we have great abundance,
was soon in position, and playing lively airs
@ ,Sr the tne division OF the rebels; battery Of
post, and seemed to be doing terrible execution,
tor the rebels relinquished all vows to act only
on the defensive. and charged 1t. They sue
ceeded IN getting in on our flank before dis
covered. The supports, all brave men and
true, were so surprised at the sudden and un.
accountable appearance Of the rebels they
.icus oAsoi ohoi ing very ltcoie leSlstdncS- we
lost the battery and few men. Most OF the
cannoneers escaped upon their horses Every
thing had been so quiet all day upon the right
we were scarcely prepared for the evening on
set on the left. The battle line was reformed,
and the contest was renewed. t@7
Lee has been husbandin his forces. Every
man ls valuable to him-necessary for his sue
cess-an accessory to glory. And the efforts
made by their clouds of sharpshooters leads
me to believe they imagine we feel the loss of
a single man. Anything that induces him TO
lead forth his men ard fight US, Will be hailed
with delight by our generals. It is his policy
of hiding in thicket, bending low in bitches, or
covering his head with breastWorks that annoy
our veterans. TH.. .1
General Wilson's division of cavalry has
marched towards the Weldon railroad, de-
stroyed Rives' station, and, when last heard
from, were going south, tearing up the track
as they went
June D, p. m.-There is report this morn
ing that the rebels made three several charges
upon our lines, after they had been reformed
Each time they were driven back, with great
slaughter. The four guns captured from the
10Th New York, early in the afternoon, were
retaken during the evening, with two or more
guns belonging to rebel batteries.
These little engagements stirred up the whole
line. Throughout the night skirmis hing was
heavy and continuous. Near midnight it
broke out into tremendous uproar. This was
Immediately in front of Petersburg, where
the 9th corps held the Prince George county
road. The cannonading and musketry was
fierce, the latter at times breaking out in rapid
volleys. Both parties fired from breastworks
and it is presumed did but little damage. We
have lost few men considering the loss and
plank road : :.