New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-10

Two companies OF Lieut. Col Browns cavalry repaired
10 the scene Of action about O'clock but arrived
hate suppose. TO render any assistance in repelng
the enemy.
The statement in last issue embraced the princi
pal losses in Goochiand County The report with
gard to the burning the dwelling Of the Secretary Of
War pleased to learn is untrue. although they
burned his barn and stable and doubtless committed
other depreda;iOns upon the premises.
Gen Wises narrow escape from the adjoining farm
OF his son.inaw. Mr. Pummer Hobson We have al.
reedy narrated. passenger who arrived on the canal
packet yesterday confirms the statement Of the burning
Of the and -four mills in the vicinity and the Ges
tructon Of the works at Manakin Town intending the
appurtenanccs of the coal mines at that point. The
enemy did not cross the james at Danakn Ferry, as
hes been reported. although detachment went 10 the
boat and order issued TO that effect. Finding
crossing impTactieable 1t is presumed the attempt
was abandoned An this occurred early TUESDAY
morning, after which the enemy came down the west
ham, River road To Richmond.
THE YANKEES ON THE wIsTHAM rLAYKRoAD-GAL-
LAHTRY OF The LOCAL DlFiNSE TROOPS.
Pursuant ordeIs the several battalons OF Govern
mont employees generally styled the local defense
troops assembled at their respective rendezvous on
Tuesday afternoon about o'clock and marched to the
Westham PlankTOad leading westward hom Cary
street. parallel with James River. The "Armory Bat
TALON, composed chiefly Of mechanics employed ut the
Armory and IN the Government ordnance shops, were
commanded by Nal. Ford. Walters Battalion"
composed chiefly OF employees in the QuaTiermasers
Department. were commanded by Capt Carter-Aajor
Waller being az Nassau. "Heny's Battahon,' con-
Capt. McEbeny.
The whole force was under the command Of Col G.
W. Gusts Lee Of the Presidents Staff, who was as
signed several months since TO the command Of the
local defense troops" with tho brevet rank Of Br1ga
der General. We informed that he was detained
from his command, by official duties until late hour OF
the afternoon.
The "Armory Battalion" reached the vicinity Of Mr.
Ben w. Green's farm. FIVE miles fiom the city. about
O'Clock Major Ford. learning that the enemy In
close proximity sont forward line OF skirmishers and
advanced his battalion TO the attack In few minutes
several hundred Yankee cavalry dashed forward and
discharged their bnes and revolving rites ut Nal
Ford's command receiving ia return q voley Of NUS
sery which emplied number Of saddles, and repulsed
the charge.
Major Ford, finding that he was 30 largely ounum-
bered and in danger Of being fnnked withdrew his
mand 10 position where II could more successfully re-
sist a renewal Of the attack Il made Tho Yankees.
however, did not attempt another charge upon bis little
force. The casualties IN the battalion follows
kiled-Liegt J. Sweeney and Corporal Joha Blnnt.
Nounded-lout iruehsrt, slightly In shoulder Lieut.
Decker in thighs John Jones' nortsyi L. Hess badly In
neck Butts severely in breaSt
About 50 Of the battalion were captured In the melee
bat they all subsequently released or effected their
osoapesome OF them bringing Oh Yankees as prisoners
Wit q 5ir horses.
the ground Just before dark After loading they were
marched into Mr.. Richardson's field tho right Of the
road. Tho place Is known rs Glenbury. Here they
were drawn up In line Of battle and ordered 10 lie
down. Skirmisbers then thrown out, but In five
minutes they driven back upon the lines when the
Yankees made charge upon the right and center
were repnlsed In confusion. We learn that the men
were cool and fred deliberately second charge was
made, and was successfully repulsed. Walters Bat
TALON occupied the left Of the road and fred two vol
Ieys at the enemy. The 2sth Virginia Battalion did not
reach the ground unt the action was over Tho last
Richmond by that route, and they withdrew.
The casualties IN "Henlys Battalion" were one killed
First Lieut., Co u. Robert a. Tompains; privaies d.
+. Carter, slightly s. Nolan slightly In log X u.
Green, in hand Miles Cary. saber cut on shoulders
Gray boswell. shot through the thigh.
Capt Elery Chief Clerk OF the Second Auditors
office, and commanded the company formed Of the
clerks OF that bureau He was an efficient officer and
most estmablo gentleman. His loss Is deeply deplored
by his late comrades and indeed by all who knew him.
The lighter Of q regiment Of Yankees would not CON-
pensaie Tor TIE loss Of such man.
Early Yesterday morning ten decd Yankees. eight
dead horses 100 carbnes and IL sabers were found at
the Of the conflict The Yankees we're buried by
our men. About 20 Of the enemy were wounded. One
Of the latter stated that they were led by Fitzpatrick IN
person He estimated their force at 900 and stated
that their purpose In coming down the Westham road
was TO attempt tie release OF the prisoners at Belle se
The local defense troops remained in the vicinity
OF Green's farm yesterday and last night. As the
Yankees have apparently departed. they viii probably
have done well and have been commended for their
CALAMITY BY Gen. Elzey commanding this Department
The ENEMY ON THE FRRDERIcKBBURG Road.
Between and o'clock yesterday afternoon about
three hundred Of the enemy supposed TO been de
tached from the column repulsed on the Brooke road
went n Reeves. on the Fredericksburg Railroad ten
oas Mills" and several fats They also burnt 500 cords
Of wood, belonging TO Mr.. Luther Ellis.
Tie railroad track wg not damaged Yesterday
afternoon locomotive ae Of flats started for the
Junction with party Of soldiers. the track being
ported clear Tho trains OIL the road viii resume their
regular trips to-day. .
ham road crossed the Fredericksburg Railroad at Hun
gary and went II IL presumed In the direction IL Old
Church. The report current yesterday afternoon,
that some portion Of this party still remained In tho
KETREAT OF TIE EsEMy-YIGHT AT ATLEE's STA.
TON.
We have already stated that column Of the enc.
my retreated from the Brooke Turnpike toward Ne.
chsnicssille From that point they went to "Auees,
on the Central Railroad, nine miles from Richmond
reaching there Tuesday night. Here they halted and
went into camp resting IA fanciod security meanwhile
Gen Wade Hampton came down from above. with
about 400 men, chiefly Of the st North Carolina Cav
airy, and brigade Of Infantry He had disposed his
men al distance and watched the enemy until about
lOl oclok VIXEN no made bold and dashing attack up
or their camp, throwing them into confusion.
The Yankees inoontinenty fed. leaving large
horses In possession OF the attacking party. at last
accounts, Ger. Hampton was still In pursuit The bril-
gade of infantry not being mounted could not follow
The firing Of artillery heard in the city Tuesday night
proceeded from this affair.
The enemy continued their retreat In the direction Of
4" Old Church" Hanover County and at last accounts
YIGnT AT THE OLD CHURCH.
The enemy reached Old Church. Hanover Comfy.
about hafpast O'Clock yesterday afternoon. when they
were encountered by Col Bradley johnson. with his
Of cavalry. skirinish ensued In which
Col johnson captured Thirty prisoners 1t Is reported
and had four or five wounded, including Liou Deity
Of the Maryland Line who shot through both eyes.
No further particulars received.
PRISONERS CAPTURED.
Up TO dusk last evening. three commissioned officers
and hundred aud sixty pfvates Lad been register
ed and reported at the Libby prison The following are
the officers:
Lieut. Col A. G. Litchfed, OF the Hh Michigan;
Ioi A flark A. G.