Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-27
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TFRoM THIS MORNINGS OLD pIurE.l


the Union Army Victorious Full
Details of the Battles on tho 18th,
10Th and 17th inst.
CHICAGO, June 2l.-The Tribune's letters
contain operations before Petersburg on the
18th, 10th and 18th, to midday on the 18th.
Throughout the day all commands marched
TO within two miles of Petersburg, where
they battled upon the defenses, which were
known to be strong, and which had EN-
ployed in their construction all the resources
of engineering science. Up to three o'clock
was spent in getting our forces into line OF
battle, and making connections between the
divisions. This done, our gallant soldiers lay
on the ground, seeking what shelter the inc
qualities of the surface afforded from the ar
tillery FIRE of the enemy. The casualties from
this source are at least one hundred. Cen
eral Smith attempted several times to get his
artillery into position to reply to the enemy's,
but the conformation Of the ground rendered
this impossible, except in case Of two light
Napoleon guns, which worked splendidly all
the afternoon. Meanwhile no reports were
received from Kautz. From the frequent
steam-whistling heard III the direction Of and
near Petersburg, We felt that reinforcements
were constantly arriving for the rebels, and
that our chances were becoming every mo-
ment slighter, and feeling that our state was
desperate. General Smith determined upon
charging the enemy's works, and at nightfall
this was done, the skirmish line advancing
along the front. This line was heavy, and
carried the rebel rihe-pits, heavy support
ing column following. The charge of Gen.
Brooks division on the center Of our line was
magniGcently made. The men dashed for
ward furiously over corn-felds, imbedded
thickly with stumps. The rebels IN the fort
opposite could not get out, and the whole
Sixth Virginia Regiment, comprising the
garrison, was captured. The Eighth Connec-
ticut and Thirteenth New Hampshire led this
charge. The cheering was enthusiastic along
the line, as the onset was made, and after 1t
proved successful, wounded men waved their
CORY arms, and shouted their gladness. Fiji
teen pieces of artillery were captured from
earthworks strong enough almost to be called
forts. Two hundred and fifty prisoners by
actual count were taken, among them several
officers and Beauregard's Chief of Artillery.
The enemy retreated precipitately into Pc
tersburg.
Writing at 8 A. NJ, he says the 18th of June
closed upon another terrific battle. Our corps
has been engaged once more since morning,
and again victory crowned our efforts. The
enemy have been driven from all outer works,
and their possession OF the city now depends
upon the last and single line Of defonses.
The victory has been costly to us. Nearly
fifteen hundred Of our gallant men are now
motionless in death, or writhing in agony
from their wounds. The charge, last night,
by the Second Corps and the division of Gen.
Potter Of our corps, resulted in driving the
enemy from portion only of their first line
of breastworks. The Second and Ninth
CORPS advance of the Army Of the Potomac
were the only columns in position to attack.
The remaining corps were still behind on the
road, consequently the breadth Of our line,
for attack, was not very extended, and the
assault had to be conducted in detail. The
operations Of yesterday were confined to
piercing the enemy's center, and that object
was attained. The enemy, throughout the
night, obstinately held on to the salient on
their extreme right, which, provided as it was
with artillery, excessively annoyed our LETT,
and rendered futile the victory of the after
noon. Under cover Of the darkness, however,
General Potter marched his division to
a point from which he could better assall
it, and at daylight ordered charge. Gene
raj Griffins' brigade holding the advance sup
ported BY Colonel Carlin, took the rebel
works by most gallant and desperate charge,
remainder Of the forenoon and the early por-
ton of the afternoon, the infantry remained
quiet. The artillery, however, kept up ra-
Their desultory cannonade throughout the day.
Late in the afternoon, our corps were order
ed to advance, with the intention Of carrying
the next line of the rebel defenses. General
Buffers division, exhausted by the march
and fight of yesterday and its early work this
morning, which latter necessitated few
hours sleep during the night, was held in
reserve. The other divisions had been fully
refreshed by nights rest and now were
ready for work. WilcoX's division was as
signed to the lead, and took a position with
the brigade of Gen. Hartsuff in advance Of
Col. CRristy, with the I'd brigade, came in the
rear, as supports in series OF chain rltte-pits,
which were occupied. The pits were hastily
constructed, and were isolated, but the boys
went to work with the bayonet in lieu Of
spades, and soon converted the pits into a
continuous line, as if to redeem the unfortu-
nate character of the preliminary operations
of the corps. The division Of General Les
lie now advanced, and fought with most graf
living success. The command was disposed
Of with front line Of battle, under command
of Colonel Gould, the center Of which was
held by the first brigade and regiments Of
the second brigade, under Colonel Fierce, put
in position upon either flank Of the brigade
Of Colonel Marshall, which constituted the
second line. The first brigade charged, in a
most dashing manner, directly up to the
rebel breastworks, and gained the inside Of
them. The second brigade was dilatory IN
coming up, owing to the longer distance
which it was necessary for them to travel,
and for time it seemed doubtful whether
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first brigade inside the rebel works held one
portion of the line of the enemy, still IN pos
session of both sides Of them, and those who
had been driyez out were in the advance,
firing from another line Of rihe-pits. A ter
rible cross fire from both tanks, and direct
fire from the front harrassed the brigade,
which held on to the prize with tenacity
which secured victorious result. The brig
AIDES of Pierce and Marshal came to the rescue
and drove the rebels from their tanks. The
rebels fully comprehended the necessity Of
holding their ground, and the fight was hand
to hand across the breastworks, in which
muskets crossed and combatants were
bayoneted on either side. 1t was struggle
in which men came face to face and hand to
hand, and the result was determined by the
persistent carnage, and the Yankee stock
| triumphed. The rebels were driven back
once more, leaving us in possession Of the
works, their wounded and several hundred
| prisoners. The ditch inside was filed with
their wounded, whose bayonet wounds gave
| evidence of the terrific struggle.
European News.
HALIFAX, June 22d. The steamship
America, from Liverpool and Queenstown
has arrived.
The rebel steamer Alabama is reported as
| having burned many vessels lately.
Political affairs unchanged.
THE GOLDEN AGE.-The non-arrival o.