Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-02

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HEADQUARTERS ARMY POTOMAC, July 3O-9
y. m.-After the explosion this morning every
thing betekened a brilliant victory, but soon
after matters assumed different aspect, part
of the attacking force having given way, thus
exposing the balance TO an enflladng fire from
both artillery and infantry.
The order of the assault was as follows: Mine
10 be exploded at a. M; batteries TO open at
once along the entire line; the 9th corps to
charge the works, supported by the 18th, Ayre's
division Of the 5th and the Sd division of the ID
The greater part OF the arrangement was
carried out as ordered, although the commence
ment was later than the hour designated, on
account of the fuse going out twice.
The explosion took place at precisely LAO O.
m, and the roar Of artillery that Immediately
followed was almost deafening. At half past
| 5 O'Clock the charge was made, and the fort,
with part of the line on each side, was carried
In brilliant style.
The Sd division, which was in the centre,
advanced and carried 4 second line, a short
distance beyond the fort, and here rested, hold
ing their ground with the utmost determine
ton.
1t was at this time the colored division,
Brig. Gen. White, commanding, were pushed
forward and ordered TO charge and carry the
crest of the hill, which would have decided the
| contest.
The troops advanced In good order as far as
the first line, where they received CALLING Ore,
| which checked them, and although quite a
number kept on, the greater portion seemed TO
become utterly demoralized, part taking refuge
In the fort, and the balance running to the
rear as fast as possible.
The men rallied and marched forward again,
but without success. The greater part of their
officers being killed or wounded during this
time they seemed to be without any one 70 man
age them, when they finally fell back to the
rear, out Of range of the yolleys of cannon and
musketry that were ploughing through theiI
ranks.
Their losses are very heavy, particularly In
officers, as will be seen by the following figures
23d United States colored troops, Is officers
killed and wounded, land about 400 men, includ
ing missing.
18th United States colored, II officers and
about 150 men killed, wounded and missing.
eth United States colored, officers and
about l5O men killed, wounded and missing.
29th United states colored-S officers, and
about l75 men killed, wounded, and missing
3lst United States Colored-7 officers, and
about 200 men killed, wounded, and missing
43d United States colored-6 officers, and
large number OF men.
39th United States cOlored-7 officers, ant
about $50 men killed yswOunded, and missing
The loss In the Cd division Of the 9th corps
Gen. Ledlie commanding, was very severe
being estimated at from 900 TO 200, while
many put the figures larger.
Among the missing regret to announce thu
name of Gen. Bartlett, who reached the for
with his command, and his cork leg belnl
accidentally broken, he was unable TO get of
/ the field. lie, however, held possession of th,
ground for several hours, and only SURRENDERED
when all hope of escape was gone.
( Some 200 men, both black and white, wer
3 with him at the time, but few of whom man
aged to get back to our lines amidst a storm o
bullets.
Nearly all of Gen. Bartletts staff were cap
tured at the same time.
Col. Marshal, commanding the Cd brigade o
this division, was also taken prisoner, will
several OF his staff.
Col. Wild, of the 56th Massachusetts, is ais,
reported prisoner.
Col. Gould, of the 59th Massachusetts, lost
leg.
leg.
wounded.
Lieut.. Col. Ross, 3lst United States, leg am
putated.
/ Ills division, having been good deal In tn
advance Of the rest of the line, held their posi-
@ tion for several hours, but were finally com
a PEELED to fall back, suffering heavily Will
doing so.
The loss in the lst and Cd divisions was ais
= severe, the latter having some 400 In the hos
5 pital.
( The 18th corps occupied part of the line OIL
the right, but their loss was not very great.
, We took about $50 prisoners, mostly soutl
Carolinians, and hVe battle-nags.
AL is quiet this morning, Sunday, the Slst