The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-02-08
THE FIFTH CORPS.

HsADQUAnRs, FIFTH AnH CoR1s,l
In THE FIELD Jan. t6PM !
MARcHN0 oRDKRa
Last evening came orders for the corps TO move at
daylight this morning II was mot generally known
what the movement TO be, the direction were TO
take the object sought TO be accomplished An In
comprehensive brevity shrouded the orders. They
stated this and nothing more-That General Ayres div
sion would take the lead; General Grn's division fol-
low next and General Crawford's division como last;
that accompanying the infantry would be certain num-
Der Of batteries that ambulances and the ammunition
train would bring the that all 70 have four
days. rations their persons and that behind would
be left only enough TO guard the camp. An
there most always IL delay, 80 on this occasion
1t was little after the appointed time before the column
got in motion. The morning delightfully."- clear there
was nothing Of the sharpness Of winter the air though
the roads hard and solid, and in many places q
cloud Of dust traced the devious direction Of the moving
column. II seemed more like the commencement Of
spring campaign than midwnter march. have never
seen the troops in better spirits and that too notwith
standing the abandonment OF their comfortable log houses
and the prospect before them OF possibly underwriting
marches unvarying pvations hardshps and exposures
and assurance douby Of the mpossbility to
far In any direction without encounterng Obstinate
implacable and unyieldng foe.
TAN ExPHpzxIoxARY roRCx-NAJoR GENERAL WARREN CON-
HANDING
We had not gone far before II became evident that
considerable expedtonary force comprised the entire
moving party Boldly pushing their way the south Of
Us were regiments Of cavalry, while portions Of the
Second corps taking the vanshn road right
Our course lay along the Halifax road The whole
petition, became evident further under
mand Of Major General Warren. Many began here to
surmiss the destination and object Of the expedition
The developments thus far have thrown certsin light
these two points; and II they had would b contra
band to make them known Those who do know the
obec-and they very few-feel confident Of ~ sue
cessful accomplishment a
ynsr HxcouxFR or rm r1xY
Six miles advance from old camp brought the head
Of our column TO Rowantz creek, about twenty feet
WIDE Across II were visible the enemy's videttea The
old bridge spanning had been destroyed and Il
deep 70 be forded Two trees were felled scross tho
stream, and with boughs laid orosswise q Temporary
bridge was partially constructed.
CHARGE OF OWNS BHloADn
Brevet Bngadier General Gwyns brigade, the Third Of
the Second DIVISION which led the advance charged
this bridge And It was charge most splendidly and
calamity made. The opposite bank was steep, .
belt Of woods behind the edge Of the creek rife pits
looked frowningy from tho height and from behind
them came the sharp crack Of musketry Unheeding
these obstacles and not knowing the force In readiness 70
oppose them, General Gwyns men pushed boldly across
this bridge up the height the rife pits and woods
beyond They killed several Of the enemy, captured
twenty-five prisoners and lost but killed and
half dozen wounded The captured rebels belong the
Sixteenth North Carolina regiment have not been able
yet 70 obtain the names Of our killed and wounded
CASUALTIES
Among the wounded are Captain Kent, commanding
Fourth Delaware regiment, and Sergeant Lucon, Com
pany O. One Hundred and Ninetieth Pennsylvania regi
ent The former Is only slightly wounded; the latter
will lose an arm.
CONSTRUCTION or BRIDGES.
After the troops had crossed the stream two bridges
were constructed by the engineer copsonc for the pas
sage Of the remaining infantry and the other Of the
munition train and ambuances. There further
obstacle TO crossing but tho building Of the bridges
caused considerable delay.
GuxRrLAs THE REAR
Monm's guerillas said to have already made their
appearance our rear TO pounoe upon any coming from
or going back TO our old camp.
PROSPECTS, A RATTLE.
cannot opine where night will nnd us There Is can
nonading right and before the sinks behind
the distant pines great BATHS may be fought
sM WEATHER rAvoRABrK
There is quite change in the weather since morning
The wind has reshened the air Is chilly but the troops
are still in the best Of sprs There has been very little
struggling
CORRECTION REGARD THE GENERAL oRRaoRY.
must spare minute before closing TO make
ton. In late despatch I am made to announce tho
death Of brcvet Brgadcr General Gregory Of the First
brcvet Brgader General wheeock ofthe Third division