The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-14

To Major General Die:
WASHINGTON, April SIS p. NJ.
The following kilograms give all the de-
tails received at the Department in rela-
ton to the military operations at Rich
mond not heretofore published.
(Signed) f. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War
AIKEN's LANDING, VA,
April 5, 11:30, A. NJ.
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Secretaryof War:
Little is known at City Point. There
are but few officers left, and they are
overwhelmed with work. ~ a.. r.,.., 49,.
Lee telegraphed Davis at $3.50 on Sun
day that he was driven back, and must
evacuate. -,
This was announced in church. Davis
had sold his furniture previously at action,
and was ready to leave. All the leading
men got away that evening. The rebel
iron.clads were exploded. The Virginia
lies sunk in the James river above the OBJ
structions. A2F s.' ID a.,s.a
Ewell set the city on fire, and all the
business portion of Main street to the
river was destroyed. The bridges across
the river we're destroyed. Many of the
families remain. Mrs. Lee remains at Pc.
tersburg. The public stores were burned,
and few houses caught fire, but not
much damage was done to the city.
The bridges there were also destroyed.
The only General killed is Winthrop.
Potter is dangerously wounded in the
groin. Gen. GraBt has commanded the
army in person since the beginning Of ope-
rations -"'& p. .fn-.l 7ahaI . 80
~ ,.1a, G.. A. DANA,
Assistant Secretary Of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, April Sill Pm
Major General Die: ......rs e...
Gen. Grant telegraphs to the Depart.
ment from Nottaway Court House as fol-
lows: -"i -.3 1.7
Last night Gen. Sheridan was on the
Danville Railroad south of Amelia Court
House, and sent word to Gen. Meade, who
was following with the I'd and 9Th corps,
Dy what Is known as the river road, that if
the troops could be got up in time he had
hopes Of capturing or dispensing the whole
OF Lees army. -
am moving with the left wing. com.
manded by Gen. Ord, by the Cox or direct
Burkesville road. We will be to.nioht at
or near Burkesville.
nave mad no communication with
Sheridan or Meade to-day, but hope to
hear very soon that they have come up
with and captured or broken up the bal
ance Of the army Of northern Virginia.
In every direction we hear of the men Of
that army going home generally.
Sheridan reptrts Lee at Amelia Oonrt
House to-day.
(Sgned) E. N. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARrAES!, WAsHINeTos,l
April 5-10 P. n
! To Mo-. Gen. DIE, Neu York: =.
The following details reporting the can
ture of Richmond, and its occupation by
the Union forces, have been telegraphed
to this department from that city.
(Signed) EN-. STANTON,
! Secretary of War.
Gen. Weitzel learned at 8 O'Clock on
the morning of Monday that Richmond
was being evacuated, and at daybreak
moved forward, first taking care to give
his men breakfast in the expectation that
they might have fighting to do. He met
no opposition, and on entering the city
he was greeted with q hearty welcome
from the mass of the people. 81.
The Mayor went out to meet him, and
to surrender the city, but missed him on
the road. ,-ar .~a'-a.rz7 s.ass.., IL o..
Gen. Weitzel reports much suffering
among the people. The rich as well as
the poor are destitute Of food He is
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