Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-11
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Rc6.re RichmOnd-DetniIS OF Fri.
JsT,s FiRht-The Rebels driven
back with heavy loss-Our loss very
small. b. -. 90
NEW YoRK, Oct. lO.-The Worlds Eigh-
| teenth Corps correspondent gives the follow
| inc account of the affair OF FRIDAY last The
noint at which the enemy first made ms ap-
nearanee was near the intersection OF Darby
town and White Tavern roads, Which was
held BY two brigades Of cavalry, one OF winch,
nnJer command of Col. West, was deployed
ocToss Darbytown road, while the other, un-
der Col Spear, was deployed parallel to it
across White Tavern road, covering the ap-
nroach from this direction. The enemy,
when first seen, was coming across the
country from the Charles City road and
moving toward the right flank OF West, he
changed front hastily to form line parallel
with the road and facing the enemy. lie had
hardly effected this and sheltered his men be-
hind a low hedge skirting the road, when the
enemy, in overwhelming numbers, dashed on
him and on the command Of Spear, IN almost
simultaneous charges. The men hred stead
ily, but could not stay the rushhg masses
opposed to them.
II was evident they must retreat, so the
command was given and they moved on down
the Darbytown road. Suddenly they were
checked in this direction-the enemy having
outfanked Spear, had possession OF this ave
nue. of retreat, As there was one more
chance, across the country, they went almost
without organization. Batteries Fourth Wis
consin and First q. S. Artillery, which
fought brayely, moved in the same direction,
taking blind wooded road. They had not
gone far, however, when the forward piece
Hircd. This stopped the remainder. There
were captured eight guns in all. Inc enemy
having driven our cavalry before them, now
ceased pursuit, and turned towards the un-
protected tanks Of the Tenth Corps, which
was held by the invincible old First, OF Ter
rvs Division. The enemy, flushed with the
easily gained victory, moved towards this
little band with all confidence OF victory.
The brunt of his attack was directed towards
Abbott's Second Brigade. He might better
have chosen almost any other point, for half
of these troops being armed with repeating
rifles, made sad havoc on rebel ranks. Nov
ing towards them steadily, he exhibited de-
termination to force the position ut any cost,
but the unerring fire from our troops more
than equalized the game.
Onward they pushed and more dense grew
the fire; still they advanced until within
dealers. Then signs of weakness began to
manifest themselves in their ranks. They
found that to advance in the face of that fire
was simply marching to death. In short,
there was nothing for them but to stink away
as best they could. Not satisfied with the
punishment he had inflicted, Terry at once
prepared to follow up the advantage. As our
lines approached the enemy it became evident
that he was Richmond bound. Although
hopes Of overtaking him were fruitless, still
our advance pressed on until darkness inter-
fered. Just as Ponds brigade had reached
within half mile of Darbytown road the
order was issued to return within our de-
lenses. In the advance we picked up quite a
number of prisoners and stragglers, men who
waited behind to desert. These, with the
captures before our works, swelled the list of
captures to 200. Lee commanded in person,
and had evidently determined to make a
heavy impression. Our loss in men has been
very small, but the enemy suffered horribly.
Their prisoners report General Gregg among
the killed. They brought two divisions into
action, one under General Field and pro-
visional division under Hoke.
Union Advance ON GOrdOnsvillC-
Railroads Decentralization Forces
Occupy Clinton, AIa.-Jea. Davis
Returns TO Richmond.
New YORK, October l0.-The Richmond
papers Of Friday have the following: All ca
diets in the Military Institute over eighteen
have been called into the reserve force. Those
under seventeen are requested to tender their
services. The evening passenger train on
the Danvhle road has been discontinued, as
Government needs almost the entire capacity
of the road. 1t is said That the Union forces
have again burned. the bridge over the Rapi-
dan. They are advancing on Gordonsvillc.
Trains from Richmond are said to be running
within mile and half of Staunton. A
Wilmington, n. G., paper says the enemy ap
pear to be making preparations for deter.
mined attack on that place. A number Of
vessels have recently been added to the block
aiding feet. The Mobile .idUertiSer says ::
Forrest has completely destroyed the Ala
bama and Tennessee railroad from Franklin,
Tenn, to Decatur, Ala. 4 dispatch from
East Tennessee says the Yankees retreated
from there towards Knoxville in great confu-
sion, after burning the railroad bridge at Cut
ter's Station. The occupation Of Clinton by
Union troops, on Thursday last, alter Sc
we're engagement with the rebels under Scott,
is announced. JEFF. Davis return to Rich
mond is also announced.
Sheridan Wins Another Victory over
LOnHStreet, Successor Of Early-No
Particulars.
New YORK, October l0.-The HeraldS
Washington special says: Intelligence has
been received that Sheridan has won another
victory over Longstreet, the successor OF
Early, but no details given.
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