Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-15

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opstatiens at Richmond, not heretofore published.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, See. Of War.
A1KES's LANDING, Va, April5-11:3O A. NJ.
Hon. e. NJ. Stanton, Secretary Of War:
Little IL knova at City Point. There are but few
oficers left and these are overwhr lined with work
photographed Davis su. day that he was driven
back and must evacuate. This was announced in
church Davis had sold his furniture previously
at auction, and was ready to leave. All the lead
ing men got away that evening. The rebel hon
clads were exploded. The Virginia lies sunken in
the James river above the distractions. Ewell set
the city on FIRE. All the business portion of Main
street to the river was destroyed. The BRIGGS
acr oss the river were also destroyed. Many Of the
families remain. Mrs. Lee remains at Petersburg.
The public stores burned, and ssw houses
caught fire, but not much damage was done to the
city. The b.idges there were also destroyed.
will report fully from Richmond.
1 canpOt get a clear idea of loss. The only
General killed is winthrop. Potter is dangerously
wounded in the groin.
Gen. Grant has commanded the armies in person
since the beginning of operations.
c. A. DANA, Asst Sec. of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, April 5th-1O P NJ
Maj. Gen. John A. Die:
A telegram just received from Richmond states
that Cen. weitzel captured in Richmond 1000
we'll prisoners and 5000 rebel wounded. He found
500 pieces of artillery and 5000 stand of arms.
The President went to Richmond yesterday and
returned to City Point to-day.
The following details, reporting the capture Of
Richmond and its occupation by the Union forces,
have been telegraphed to the Department from
that city. L. NJ. STANTON, Sec. Of War.
! Gen. Weitzel learned, at 8 O'Clock in the morn
! ING of Monday, that Richmond was being evacuat-
| e.. and at daylight moved forward, first taking
care to give his men breakfast in the expectation
that they might have to fight. He met no opposi-
ton and, on entering the city, was greeted with
! hearty welcome from the mass Of the people, Ire
! mayor went out to meet him and to surrender the
city, but missed him on the road. Gen. Weitze
finds much suffering among the people. The rlcf
as we'll as the poor are destitute OF f1od. lie Il
about to issue supplies to all who take the oath
The inhabitants now number about 10000, half o
them of African descent.
It's not true that JEFF Davis sold his furDitnr'
before leaving. 1t is all in his house, where an
now writing. lie left at p m. by the Danvili'
railroad All the members of congress escaped
Hunter has gene home. Gov. Smith went with
the army. Judge Campbell remains here.
Gen. WeitzeI took here 1000 prisoners, besides
the wounded These n umb Der =, 90, in nine hOspi
tails. He captured cannon to the number of 500
He also found here 5000 muskets, 80 locomotives
and 800 cars.
The Petersburg railroad bridge is totally de
stroyed; that of the Danville road partially so.
That connecting with Petersburg can easily be re
paired. All the rebel vessels destroyed, ex
cepting an unfinished ram, which has her machine
~ in her perfect. The Tredegar Works are un
harmed, and the machinery here.
Libby Prison and Castle Thunder have escaped
the FIRE, and are filled with rebel prisoners of war
Most OF the editors have fed, especially john
Mitchell. The Wing appeared yesterday as a Union
paper, with the name of the former proprietor al
it's head.
Gen. Weitzel describes the reception of tht
President, yesterday, enthusiastic in the ex
IRENE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, AFril 5-l1 P. NJ.
To Nag. Gen. Dir:
Gen. Grant telegraphs to this Department from
Nottoway Court House as follows
"Last night Gen. Sheridan was on the DanYill
railroad south of Amelia Court House, and sen
word to Gen. Meade, who was following With the z.
| ana eoEps, NJ -kst is known as the river road
that if the troops could be got up in time, he ha'
hopes of capturing dispensing the whole of Lee
army. am moving with the left wing, command
ed by Gen. Ord, by the Cox or direct BurkesVill
road. We will be tonight at or near BurkesEille
have had no communication with Sheridan o.
Meade to-day, and hope to hear very soon that
they have come up with and captured or broker
| up the balance of the army of Northern Virginia
In every direction hear of the men of that army
going home, generally without arms"
Sheridan reports Lee at Amelia Court House TO
day. L. NJ. STANTON. Sec. of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
/ wAsnINvrvN, April Ga NJ. (
To Major General Dir:
The following telegram announces the probable
speedy destruction of Lees army, if our troops
get up to support Sheridan, who has headed of
the enemy.
| (Signed) e. NJ. STANTON.
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BURKEsvILLE, Va, April 5th-lO Pm,
Hon. E. N. Stanton, Secretary Of War:
Lieut.. Gen. Grant las received the following dis
patch at $50 P. NJ, while his way to this place,
and at once proceeded to Gen. Sheridan's head
quarters.
Gen. Grant desired me to transmit the dispatch
to you ON the opening of the telegraph office at
this place, and to say that the Sixth Corps without
doubt, reached Gen. Sheridan's position within
an hour or two after the dispatch was written.
Two divisions of the oath corps will encamp here
tonight, and one division of the 25th army corps
at Black and White Station, South Side R. R,
G. WILLIAMS, Brig. Gen.
HEADQUARTERS oP CAVALRY,
JETTERsvILLE, April 5th, p. VI.
To Lieut.. Gen. U. s.. Grant:
1 send you the enclosed letter, which will give
you an idea of the condition of the enemy and
their whereabouts.
sent Gen. Davis brigade, this morning, around
on my flank. He captured at farmers Crossroads
three pieces of artillery. about four hundred wa
CONS, eight or nine battle flags, and number of
prisoners.
The I'd army corps is now coming up.
wish you we're here yourself.
feel confident of capturing the army of North
ern Virginia. If we exert ourselves, see no es-
cape for Lee.
will put all my cavalry our left flank, except
McKenzie's, who is now on the right.