Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-03-28
Important Fights in General
Meade's Army.
THE REBELS CAPTURE FORT STEAD
MAN. BUT 1T is RETAKEN,
WITH 1000 PRISONERS.
Unsuccessful Attack on Fort
Haskell.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE.


WAsnINGroS, March 2j-Thia morning, ut
A O'Clock, the enemy, by strong and sudden
assault, captured Fort Steadman, but after q
vigorous contest the fort was recaptHrei, with
1000 prisoners and two battle-hags, and all the
guns were unnjured. Gonfral Mclaughlin
was taken prisoners by the rebels, who also as
saulted Fort Haskell, but were repulsed with
great loss.
The official report is subjoiued.
Edwin Nj STANTON, Secretary of War.
CRY PoiSr, Va, March 30, 80 p. M-To
Hon. Il. NJ. STANTON, Secretary Of War-rhe
following dispatch Of Gen Parke is received from
General Meade
U. S GRAFT, Lieut. General
The enemy attacked my front this morning,
at about 4 90 A. NJ, with three divisions under
command fGen. Gordon.
BY sudden rush they seized the line htl by
the third brigade, first division, ut the foot Of
the hill TO the right OF Fort Slea oman, wheeled,
and overpowering the garrison, took possession
Of the fort. They established themselves ON
the hill, turning our guns upon us. Our troops
on either flank stood firm.
Soon after determined attack was made on
Fort Haskell held by part of McLaughlin'a
brigade, Wicox's division, but was repulsed
with great loss to the enemy.
The hrst brigade Of Ilartrauft's division, held
in reserve, was brought ur, and check given to
any further advance. One or two attempts 70
retake the hill weIo made and we're only tem-
porarily successful until the arrival Of the SEQ
ond brigade, when charge was made by that
brigade, aided by the troops Of the first division
on either nInk, aud the enemy were driven out
Of the tors with the loss Of number Of prison
ers, estimated at about | 600 Two battle flags
have also beon brought in.
The enemy also lost heavily in killed outside
Of our lines
The whole line was Immediately reoccupied,
and the guns retaken uuinjurel.
l regret to add that Gen. Mclaughlin was
captured in Fort Steadman. Our loss was
otherwise not heavy.
Great praise is due to Gen. Hartranlt for the
gallantry displayed in handling his division,
which behaved with great skill in this, its first
engagement. joins G. PAHKB,
Major General.
SECOND GAzLTTE.
4 Brilliant Suece's-T Twenty-seUea Hundred Pfis-
oners Taken
WAsHIEaToE, March 20, 030P. NJ Mai ,r
General J, A. Dix. New York-Laier repo. Is
from General Grant, which are subjoined, show
that the operations Of our forces this morning
were brilliantly successful. The rebel prison
ers already secured number 2700 The rebel
killed and wounded Gen Graut estimates at
"probably not less than 5000" Our loss il
estimated at 800, but may prove less. EDWIN
NJ. STANTON, Secretary of War.
CRY poET, &. p NJ, March 25-Hon. L
NJ. stanton, Secretary of War-The number Of
prisoners IeIorted by the Provost Marshal is
200, taken by the Ninth Corps, aud 800 BY
the Second Corps There may be still some
more to be brought in. U. S. uRANr.
CRY PoIsr, Va, 7.9l p. NJ, March rs.
1850 Hon. L. NJ. Stanton, Secretary Of Wnr
am not yet able to give the results ii the day
accurately, but the number of prisoners cap
tured proves lnrEer than at first reported.
The slaughter Of the enemy at the plnt where
they entered our lines ami in front Of it wal
probably not less than three thOuglud. Our
loss is estimated al eight hundred, but may
prove less.
General Humphreys attacked on the left will
great promptaes5, capturing one hundred non,
aud causing the enemy to return troops to tha
part Of his liuo RAPIDLY
u, S. GRAsT, Lieutenant General.
rnlBp GAZETTE.
Q9seiai Confirmation Of the Occupation Of Colds
boro-DtPdteh from Gen Schoftii-Laies
ONeill AceoRqS IF Gen. StermdR's .4rnW
WAsuSGToE, 10 r NJ, March 25.-Maior
Genernl J. A. Dix New York The following
dispatch from Gen. Schodei reports his arriva
ut aud occupation Of Goldsboro on Tuesday
March 2l,t, with but slight opposition.
Epwly NJ STANTON, Secretary Of War.
GoLosBoRo, N. T., March 81, via FonraIsl
MoSRoR. Va, 7 p. Nj, March 25.-- Lieutenan
General U. S. Grant, City Point, Va; bav,
the honor to rcpuIt that occupied Golisboro
this alteruoOni with but siignt opposition.
6eneral Terry ys column from Wilmington wa.
At iaysons dpo' l,st night, ald should be
near this piaoe Tonight,
Genera ShcrmiA's lelJ wns engaged with th,
enemy near BentcnVillc on sunday The aItll
lery firing " quite rapid during the day. AMI
for short tinc On Mon'hy morning.
shernan's right, the $ yrnteenth Corps, wa
near Mount Olive on Sunday night.
There has been soma artillery firing during
today, which indicates gradual approach o.
Sherman's army toward this place All thu
being strictly in accordance with Sherman.
plan have no doubt all is we'll. hope tC
have more deiiuite and bic Information from
Sherman coon, mud will forward il to you with.
out delay
find the bridges burned, but otherwise th
road is not injdred, oui the depot facilities ar
very fine. captured here seven cars, and Ger
Terry has captured two Locomotives and tw
cars, which he is now using
joins NJ scHoFIELD. Major General