Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-04-07
Sheridan In Supreme Command of
Warren's COrps-Particulars Of bis
Grand SucceaAfnl Battle.

Warren's COrps-Particular Of his
Grand Successful Battle.
3. New YORK, April 4.-The Worlds tele-
graphic account of Sheridan's generalship
will take rank with anything on record. II
appears that Grant was not satisfied with the
days business on Friday, and placed Sheri'
dan in supreme command of Warren's Corps
and all the cavalry. Sheridan at nnce ma
neuvered with his cavalry, dismounting q
portion in front of the rebels, gradually pur-
sued them back into their works, under the
most terrible and desperate fighting OF the
war. While this was being done, Sheridan
set about forming the infantry, showing the
same genius in infantry tactics he has shown
in cavalry It was marvel to see so paitry
a force Of cavalry press back and hold in
check 5000 rebel infantry. Still they did 1t
in such a manner as to completely hide the
movements of infantry. They were driven
back, step BY step, into their works, like huge
barn doors. The rebels saw their situation,
but did not appear to appreciate how de:per-
ate were their circumstances. They fell back
to the left only to see the close line OF battle
waiting to drive them across the field. At
the right our horsemen charged them. In
their vain attempt to fight it out, IN their rear
foot and cavalry began to assemble. Soon
CROSS anu d ullSSb ohN oossSAJ
rolled along, cutting down their bravest Of
Ulcers, strewing the field with bleeding men |;
their own artillery was turned on them. At
last bodies Of cavalry mounted their parapet
and charged down upon them, slashing and
trampling them into confusion. They had
no commander to lead them out Of the tolls
into which they had fallen. A few more
volleys; new charge; command to sur
render or die, and 5000 men are Sheridan's
prisoners. Those who escaped were pursued
by the fiery Gustav, and pressed far into the
desolate forest.
New YORK, April 1.-THE Herald's special
Washington dispatch states that dispatch
from Richmond, on Monday, says: But lit
lie property was destroyed by the fire, which
was confined mainly to the tobacco ware
house. The reception of the Union troops
was enthusiastic beyond all expectation,
proving that there were large numbers Of
Unionists in the city. Many Union flags
were displayed.
What was taken at Richmond.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE following par
ticulars, dated City Point, April 4, 8 A. NJ,
give the latest information received from
Richmond: Gen. Weitzsl telegraphs from
Richmond that he found there % locomo-
tives, A passenger and baggage cars, and LOG
freight cars. At $3.50 this morning, Grant
from Sutherland Station, 10 miles from
Petersburg towards Burkesville, telegraphs
that Sheridan picked up 1900 prisoners to-
day. From 300 to 500 more have been gath
cred by our troops. The majority Of the re.
mainder that were left in the hands OF Lees
army are now scattered between Richmond
and where his troops now are. The country
is also full OF stragglers. The line Of retreat
is marked with artillery, ammunition, burned
or charred wagons, caissons, ambulancesr
etc. (Signed)R STANTON.
From st. Domingo.
NEW YoRK, April S.-Advices received to-
day from St. Domingo deny the rumor of a
counter revolution there. The Republic is
free from tumult, and "a new Government is
quietly organizing. Gen. F. DePoyaz has
been elected President. A Sovereign Con-
tinental Congress, Of nine representatives
from each Commune. has been called, and
was to have been convened at Santiago.
Gen. Warren Relieved of Command
by Gen. Sheridan.
New York, April 4.-The Herdld's cor.
says Gen. Warren was relieved
of his command of the Fifth Corps on Sat-
urday,. by order Of Gen. Sheridan. y The
cause is generally understood to be his tardi-
ueSS VI IcluSdl " OOS1 OJ
the rebel lines. Warren and staff passed to
Grants headquarters.
Forts and kams Biown UP-A Recon-
noissauce-M ajOr-Genernl Russell
Killed.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-On Sunday night,
before the occupation of Richmond, the
rebels blew up the forts and rams on the
James river.
A Goldsboro dispatch of April lst says: A
detachment Of General ReIlly's command
was sent on reconnaissance yesterday, be-
youd Little river. They found the enemy's
cavalry in considerable force and drove them
back three miles, returning without loss. The
rebel forces are north Of Tar river.
PHILADELPHIA, April 4.-The Bulletins
Washington special dispatch says that Ma
jor- General Russell, OF the Twenty-ffth
Corps was killed in the late battle.
Further Details Of Grants Growing
Attack on the Rebel Lines.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
April 2.-The outer line of the works which
we have been trying in vain for months to
overcome, has at last yielded to our victo-
rious arms. The struggle made by the enemy
to retain these works have been Of the most
desperate character. Orders for an attack on
the line east and south Of Petersburg, BY the
Sixth and Ninth Corps, were carried out
been hammering away for the greater part Of
the night along the entire line held by the
above Corps (the Tenth Corps). The troops
engaged in the action were the Second and
Third Divisions, and Col. Hammon's Brig
AIDE of the First Division. A charge was
made in front of Forts Hill and Rice, on the
T,,p rooA Re- q n a.
session of the Notifications OF Fort Malone,
being the most elaborate. These works car
ried fourteen guns, some Of which were at
once opened on the enemy. Just inside,
about one hundred yards from Fort Malone,
was another work, to which the rebels re-
treated, whence they threw n most destruc-
tive fire upon our men, causing them to re-
tire from the northern end, when the rebels
made dash, thinking to recover it entirely.
The guns on the right wing, as well as those
in the center, had been manned and shotted.
The assailants were driven back from this
time till late in the evening.
The struggle continued-the enemy using
every effort to recover the Fort. About noon,
from the changes, it seemed that we should
lose it 1; but soon after, the Provisional Brig
ade, under Gen. Catfish, and an Engineer
Brigade, under Gen. Benham, with Hamil's
Brigade, of the Sixth Corps, came on the
ground and saved the gallant men in the fort
from capture, and again caused the enemy to
retire. The fighting on this ground and
around this fort was Of most terrible and
fearful character. At dark, the position Of
the contestants was the same as during the
day. General Wilcox, with part OF his divis.
ion made an attack in front of Fort McGilyey,
near the Appomattox, and broke part of the
line, but was soon after forced to retire to his
former position, owing to the lack Of support,
We lost Of the Ninth Corps 800 to 1000
killed, wounded and prisoners, among whom
is General Porter, commanding the Second
Division, who is badly wounded in the groin.
Colonel Gitchell, of the Thirty-6rst Maine,
was severely wounded. The Sixth Corps
struck the enemy's line in front Of Fort
Welch, near the celebrated lead works, and
carried them with very slight loss. They at
once pushed for the Southside Railroad,
which they reached about 9 o'clock. In a
yery short time several miles Of it was torn
up and destroyed. They then moved down