Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30
THE NEWS.
FROM TIE SOUTH SIDE.

NuerlQdn > CANdlEI AafS
lines, and the impression is that he will soon be
heard from Large bodies Of cavalry were seen
yesterday, moving towards our right. The TACT is
we'll known that large body Of cavalry moved
down the plank road two or three days since. t
il highly probable that Sheridan, inflated by his re-
cent successes, may attempt something similar on
this end Of the lines. We predict an nglorious de-
feat for him.
Reliable intelligence from City Point represents
the presence of fifteen monitors and forty ron-elad
vessels in the James river, besides an innumerable
meet Of smaller and less formidable boats. Since
the attempt Of tho Confederates to pass. the Yam
kee distractions the enemy has doubled his vigi-
lance and largely increased his naval force. Com
nodore Porter is in command Of the James river
teet, and his flagship occupies prominent position
among the vessels. City Point is now a populOus
place, and continuous wharf extends from long
distance down the James TO point half mile up
the AppomattOx.
General Grants headquarters are at Dr.. Epes'
house at City Point.
THE SITUATION FROM A YANKEE STAND POINT
Ia the New York Herald of the 9th, cores
pondent writing from the Headquarters of the 9th
CORPS, near Petersburg, says
.'It IS evident that some changes are about to
take place, as entirely new command has ap-
peared on our front. During the past week our
pickets have made repeated efforts to draw out the
relcls and elicit some information, hut they md
them very non-commumcatjSe. The rebel troops
now performing picket duty opposite our lines are
understood 10 be portion OF a new detachment
hitherto attached to some OTTER army than Lees
The men are uniformed in butternut-colored cloth
ing. some of our officers are of the opinion that
the men belong to the State Of Alabama. They are
very reserved, which somewhat astonishes our men,
as their predecessors were generally disposed to
frequent little chats across the lines"
DOUBTFUL STORY.
The Louisville Journal says when Colonel r. j.
Brcckaridge was captured, he had an order from
!. C.. BrecEmrdge, secretary OF War, come to
Kentucky and order all Confederate officers and
soldiers out Of the State upon the penalty of being
handed .oyer to the Federal Government to be
treated as guerillas.
TIE RECENT FIGHT AT HATCHERS RUN.
4 correspondent OF the Petersburg Express COM
muuicates to that journal the following sketch OF
the engagement at Hatcher's Run, on Saturday
last:
About an hour before daylight, Gace's old (Ala.l
brigade, now commanded by Brig. Gen. Moody, was
dtployed in line of battle, our right resting on
Hatcher's Run.
About O'Clock the enemy advanced through an
open field and drove in line of skirmshers in our
front from Cooks brigade On Came the azure
cloud Of Yankees until within good range our rifles
Wien volley or two strewed the field with their
killed anu wounded, and scattered tue balance in
every possible direction to places of refuge beyond
the reach OF Mimic balls, numbers of them filling
tne pits from which they had just driven our Skin
miSherS.
The enemy Immediately advanced heavy line of
battle to support their troops occupying our
picket trenches, with the design of occupying this
u,T line permanently This placed Gen. Moody
under the necessity of recapturing the lost picket
Iur For this purpose he sent out the Esd Alabama
Bhtalon aud Two companies "A aud ~ of the 4lst |
Alabama regiment, under Major Staworth, who, |
ia "a very few moments, carried the entire line,
cauuring one hundred and Sixty-one priSonerS.-I
Major StalwOrth, and-.he officers aud men under /
hun, are entitled 10 great credit Tor the gallant |
manner in which they performed this feat.
, In the meantime, Captain MOOrhead, company C.
4l>t Alabama regiment, had been sent out 10 rein
force another part OF the picket line, but was COM
p.ete!y surrounded, aud LIE and ms entire company
captured by overwhelming numbers. Thus the /
ii sItinr was carried on by Moodys Brigade repuls-
ID. charge after charge of the enemy, until late in
me afternoon, when Gen. Cook, with his Brigade |
c ne to our support aud it was then determined |
to charge aud capture the enemy'S position in our
front. For this purpose our Brigade was deployed,
lr,sertng a front OF over hall mile. The charge |
was made and the enemy's liue captured, and they
driven from IT. but, owing to the great length OF
lie line and the formidable force still in our 'front.'
il was deemed unadvSable to attempt 10 hold the |
entire line, and aban toned about half the works
we rad captured, still holding the remainder
In all this days hard fighting, men aud Off |
crrs behaved most admirably. General Moody, BY
MS GOODNESS and gallantry, shows himself to be
worthy successor OF the noble Oracle. HIS staff
officers, Captains Jones aud Sengstak as they al
ways are were most conspicuous for their coolness
and courage. The 4lst Alabama regiment, Colonel
S,ansel; 4Sd Alabama, Major Mems seth Alaba-
ma Lieut.. Col. Irvy and the 23d Alabama battal-
Iuu Major Staworth, were engaged in thi days
.nting, and all did their duty most nobly
The 6Oth Alabama regiment, Colonel Sanford,
was on picket on the west side of the creek, and
was engaged with the enemy during the day.
Amongst the noble spirits who fell m this en-
rayement, was Lieut.. Colonel Troy, of the Goth
Ala. He was mortay wounded and left in the
hands ofthe enemy. A brilliant lawyer, an &C
complished gentleman, excellent ciIizen and IL
noble and gallant soldier, his untimely death a
loss to the country and 10 the army.
FROM EAST TENNESSEE
From the Lynchburg Repu5licda OF Tuesday we
learn that the advance OF Thomas army is said to
have been at carter > twenty MleSOl DrlStOl, oUn-
DAY evening, but last night it was reported, with
what truth We know not, that he was falling back
towards Greenville. Gen. Echols' keen aud vigil
Iant eye is upon every movement of the enemy,
and we feel confident he will not be suffer- ed to walk
over the Southwest pnopposed.
Tue Repa5Gca" states that Geographic communi
cation was opened with Bristol yesterday evening.
An ON PREDICTIoN.--By request, We publish
the following extracts from the 'SProphesies ct
Vaticsna.ions' of Nostradamus, vol 3D. edition of
1909
About that time (ls6l) great quarrel and con-
test Will arise in q country beyond the seas-Amer-
lea. Many poor devils will lie hung and many poor
devils will be killed by punishment other than q