The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-02-17
GRANf,S ARMY.
Furtb err Particulars Of the Late
MOvement..AG Gain OF Five Miles.


special from headquarters, 7th, says among
the wounded in the fight between the 9th
corps and the ehemy on the Boydtown
plank road last night were Gen. Ayres, I
commanding the I'd division, 9Th corps,
in the shoulder; Gen. Gwin, commanding
the Sd brigade, I'd division, in the foot,
slightly, still on duty; Captain Gawhop,
Adjutant General of the Sd brigade, "a
division, hip, slightly; Major Caster, In.
spector General of the Sd brigade, I'd di-
vision, neck, slight.
It is reported to-day that we have 800
rebel prisoners. :,
81. Moore entrenching tools and
rations are coming up, and it is the de-
termination to hold five miles gained on
the left of our old fortified lines at all
hazards. This gain, as / have said, brings
US to the Boydtown plank road, and within
easy artillery range of the Southside Rail-
road. Thus Lee has again been outgen-
eraled and another Yankee trick played
upon the main army of the Confederacy.
Wednesday morning, 8th-S o'clock.
A bright sunny morning dawns upon our
army operations, cheering the hearts OF
the brave soldiers who have just endured
and accomplished so much. The new
gain of five miles on our left is being
strongly fortified this morning and will be
held at all hazards. This is magnificent
gain for us and a corresponding loss to
The enemy. - ',-.
The cavalry are still accommodating to
the west and southwest. 1t has been de-
veloped by this movement that Lee had
sent several Divisions of his troops against
Sherman, thus materially weakening his
lines here. Our army line railroad is to
be Immediately pushed out to the BoYdtown
Plank Road, and will soon no doubt, be
connected with the south side.
As soon as the weather permits further
active movements will no doubt take place
in this vicinity, and one or two like the
last will bring us within striking distance
of the South Side Road, which it is hoped
soon will be in our possession. "+'
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAo,
Feb. S.r-The result of yesterdays en-
gagement was more important than re-
ported. The particulars were2 not fully
known at that time. When the 9th corps
fell back to the line of works at Hatchers
Run on Monday night, the enemy did not
follow very vigorous, nor did they make
any attempt to storm the position. Itwas
believed, however, they would dc go yes
terday morning, but up to noon no sign
Of an attack appeared, nor did the rebels
seem to be in strong force in the
vicinity.
It was therefore resolved to send re-
connoissance out on the ground occupied
by US the day previous and ascertained
the rebels we're disposed to force them
back to their works at Dabney's Mills.
Gen. Crawford's division of the 9Th corps
having the advance the day before and
being best acquainted with the nature Of
the country, was selected for the duty,
which they performed to the entire salts
faction of the commanding general.
The column moved about noon, taking
the lDabneys Mill Road, and after adj
vancing about half mile, struck the rebel
pickets, who fell back as our men ad-
vanced. 3D.. r -.
A line of battle was then formed, the
right resting on Hatchers Run and the
left supported by part of Gen. Wheatons
command of the 9th corps. The entire
tine then advanced cautiously through the
thick woods on each side of the road, and
before going far met the enemy in force
when sharp engagement Immediately be-
gan. The rebels were steadily driven
back until they took refuge behind the
Run at mill, where they made deter
mined stand. .. o.. ..'..
Fighting here was kept up till dark,
when our men commenced throwing up
light breastworks to protect themselves.
The rebels did not seem disposed to at
tack again, as they had done the day pre-
vious, and the object of the movement
having been accomplished by the develop
ment Of their position. our troops were
withdrawn during the night to their form-
er position in the Vaughan Road, in the
vicinity of which strong works have been
erected.
The loss in the movement turns out to
be qnite heavy, considering the small force
engaged. The Sd division of the Sd corps
suffered principally. The following are
the figures: killed five officers and fitty-six
men: wounded twenty eight officers and
four hundred and ninety-one men; miss
ing officers and $50 men. Total 81 Of
ticsrs and 1l4S men. Aggregate loss 1880
officers and men out of about 1000 who
went into the action.
No doubt large portion of those put
down as missing will appear in few days.
The heavy loss in the Division indicates
the manner in which the men conducted
themselves, and they have been highly
complimented for their bravery by their
commanding officers.
The loss in the 9th corps is not reported
but is very slight. They acting as sup
porting column rather than an attacking
force. Among the casualties reported are
the following: Lieutenant Col. Haines.
severely; Capt. Lanney, 9th Wisconsin.
wounded; Adjutant L. 81. Chamberlain
Gath Michigan, wounded; Lieut. J, ii
Wickie Gath Michigan, wounded Ueut
Hendricks, 9th Wis, wounded; Lent
George johnson, 9th Wis, wounded in
the back Lieut.. W. B. Judd, 9th N. Y
leg amputated; Lieut.. John Kelly, wound.
ed in the leg.