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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
REBEL ACCOUNTS.
From the Richmond Sentinel, March 81 ]

from the Richmond Sentinel, March 81
HEADQUARTERS, March 30.
Gen Breckisridge, Secretary Of War:
Gen. Gordon reports that the enemy al
II Yesterday afternoon advanced a por-
ton of his line defended by Brig. Gen.
Lewis. but was repulsed The fire OF ar.
tilIery and mortars continued for several
hours with considerable activity. No
damage on our lines reported.
[Signedl n l.. LEE
An official dispatch from Gen. Lee last
night. states that there was skirlnishing
near Dinwiddie Court House without de-
cisive results Reports from Petersburg
state that the city was much excited yes
terday by accounts of great battle on
wednesday night near Petersburg. The
accounts were that the enemy had at
tackled Gordons lines with forces heav.
ily massed, and were repulsed with great
slaughter, in five assaults. Our cotem-
porary, the Petersburg Express, was com
pleteiy taken in and published q glow
inc and fanciful account about the Yam.
KEGS charging up to our breastworks and
being fairly moved down by the IRE OF
our own troops, the slaughter being ter
rife and the Yankees dismayed, &c, al
though it was confessed the night was 90
dark that man could not be seen at Q
distance of twenty feet.
The truth of the matter, as we learned
ON Yesterday evening, was that there wa
indeed a grand exhibition Of fireworks
but no battle, and scarcely any one hurt
The troops holding Gordon's line, takinl
advantage of the darkness, were strength
eninp their cheveaux de friese and abatti
in front of their works The Yankees
opposite, hearing the noise. and snppos
ing Gordon was coming after them, agar!
! opened q heavy FIRE Of artillery, whicl
| was replied to on our side. The tw'
picket fines also opened noisy mnsketr,
| IRE, which was kept up for several hour
| A few men were wounded on our side
| The enemy probably suffered NO NOR.
Passengers by the last evenings trai
! from Petersburg report considerable firin
on our right yesterday. Also reporte
our cavalry had skirmish with Sher
. / dan at Dinwiddis Court House.
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sheridan's BATTLE at Five Points.
Press Dispatch.

New YORK, April 4-Ths World has l
graphic account of Sheridan's battle o
Five Points, which was the turning pOin
in the giant conflict, and which unde
Sheridans generalship will take ranl
with anything on record. 1t appears
that Grant was not satisfied with tn,
DAYS business on Friday, and placed
Sheridan in supreme command of War
ren's corps and all the cavalry. Sheri
dan at once maneuvred with his cavalry
dismounting a portion in front OF the
rebels, and gradually pressed them back
into their works under the most desper'
ate and terrible fighting Of the war
While this was being done, and done
slowly by order, Sheridan set about form
ing the infantry, showing the same ge-
MUS in infantry tactics that he had i'll
cavalry. 1t was a marvel to see 50 pal
try force Of cavalry press back and
hold in check 5000 rebel infantry; still
they did it, and in such a manner as to
completely hide the movements of our
infantry.
They were driven back step by step
into their works; then the signal was
given, and the infantry closed on the
works like huge barn door The reb-
els saw their situation but did not ap-
pear to apprehend how desperate were
their circumstances. They fell back to
the left only to see four close lines OF
battle waiting to drive them across ithe
field. At the right horsemen charged
them, and in their rear foot and cavalry
began to assault. Cross fire and direct
fire, by file and battery, rolled perpetu-
ally, cutting down their bravest officers
and strewing the field with bleeding
men. Their own artillery was turned
upon them at last Bodies of cavalry
mounted their parapets and charged
down upon them, starting and tramping
them into confusion. They had no COM
manders to- lead them ont of the toll into
which they had fallen. A few more
volleys, a new charge, the word to die
or surrender, and 5000 muskets were
thrown upon the ground, and 5000 men
were Sheridan's prisons. Those who es-
capped were pursued by the fiery Gus
ter" and they were pursued far into the
desolate forest
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Newkern Isems-Abandoaed Planis.
liOns.

NEwBERy, April 1T was the l4tl
corps that was first engaged in the bat
tie of Bentonville on Sunday, instead o
the Goth corps as first reported.
Company IL" of the first North Caro-
lima mounted rangers, commanded by
Capt. Graham and Lieut.. Edwards
which has captured 1000 rebels within
the past four monts, has gone ont on q
scout and will doubtless bring in the re-
mainder Of Bragg's army,
The supply trains on the Wilmington
and Weldon railroad are now running
from Wilmington to Goldsboro, loaded
with supplies for Sherman's army; trains
are also running night and day over the
road from this point to Goldsboro, and
steamers I'D the Neuse river to Kingston
for the same purpose 1t will not take
long to supply the wants of Sherman's
men, who are anxious to press forward
The treasury agent at this place rom
the commencement of business, July Isl,
1864, to January lst, 1865. has realized
over 100000 from abandoned planta-
tions, commercial intercourse and sales
of captured property. Nearly S2oO,OOo
have been paid by him to lessees and en-
ployers for agricultural implements, Ia
Dor, food and clothing, which have been
furnished for some 5000 colcred people,
on the abandoned plantations
leased by the treasury agent. After the
payment of all expenses. which are less
than ten per cent of the value. On
draft drawn on the agency by the treas
ury department at Washington. there
was in New York balance in January OF
nearly S250,000.
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Movement A gainst Augusta.

New YORK, April 4.-The CONNER
cial's special says it is rumored that we
nav hear soon of movement against
Augusta up the Savannah river. Imme-
diately after Sherman's departure line
of couriers was established between Au'
gusta and Columbia, and by this means
communication was re-establlshed be-
tween Richmond and the Western por-
tion of the Confederacy. The enemy al
so doubtless opened communication
across the country. The occupation OF
Augusta is necessary to complete the iso.
lation of Western Georgia, Alabama and
Mississippi
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Railroad stock Captured i'm Richmond
Lees Retreat.
Press Dispatch.
WAR DEPARTMENT, I

WAR DEPARTMENT., I
WASHINGTON, April a, ii A. NJ. !
Major General Dir:
The following particulars from City
Point, April 4th, 8 A. NJ, give the latest
information received frem Richmond:
Gen. Weitzel telegraphs from Rich:
mond that Of railroad stock he found
there % locomotives, "A passsngcr and
baggage cars, 106 freight cars.
At 800 this evening, Gen. Grant tele'
graphs from Sutherland station, ten
miles from Petersburg, toward Burkes,
vile, that Gen. Sheridan picked mp
300 prisoners to-day, and from 300 to
800 men have been gathered by our
troops. The majority of the arms that
were left in the hands of Lees army are
now scattered between Richmond and
where his troops now arc. The country
is also full of stragglers. The line ofre'
treat is marked with artillery, ammunl
ton, burned OF charred wagons, cais
sons, ambulances, &c.
GSipnedl E. NJ STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
WHEELING REGISTER.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 5. 1866,
.Telexu,r,,a,Iphic u,,,,I SUI suul M ! mary. ~ u,..

Gold closed yesterday at the regulal
board at 81 Anal AS, and at the evening
exchange at Sl,47s -
Interesting details of the recent battle
are given, the results of which have al
ready been announced.
Lee is continuing his retreat toward
Danville, and at 3:eO yesterday afternoon
Grant was ten miles from Petersburg to-
ward Burkesyi,le in pursuit. 1t ia said
that the line OF retreat is strewn with
abandoned wagons, csissons, arms, am.
muntion and accoutrements The conn
try is also full of stragglers.
Gen. Weitzef found in Richmond TWEEN
weight locomotives and a large guam
tity of other railroad stock.
The city of Richmond was but little
damaged by the fire. it being confined
mainly to the tobacco warehouses.
The rel.sls blew up their forts and
rams on the James river on Sunday
night before evacuating the city. 'L''''
Shermans army wasstill atGoldsboro,
at last accounts.
The rebel General Ransom is wounded
and prisoner and General A. p. Hill is
reported killed
General Warren has been relieved of
command of the 5th corps By order of
Gen. Sheridan, for tardiness in attack
and dis0bedience of orders.
The prisoners taken iu the recent fights
are variously estimated from ten thou
sand to twenty-five thousand The Fed
eral loss is not stated, .-s.r-e-.
A movement against Augusta, Ga, is
projected. rr-
General Potter, of the Second Division,
Ninth Corps, is SEVERELY wounded
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rFrom the Raleigh Standard

Sherman will probably rest some days
before he begins another campaign, aud
in the meanwhile provision and clothe
his troops, who are all represented to be
in a tattered and dirty condition
The Conservative learns that he is run
ming trains through from Goldshoro to
Newbern, and probably to Wilmington.
1t also learns that there are no less than
from three hundred to six hundred de-
serters in the lower end of. Pitt county,
North Carolina, committing all sorts OF
depredations on citizens by stealing
their horses, negroes and provisions. 1t
is reported that they get two hundred
dollars tor every fine horse they carry to
the Yankees Also four hundred dollars
for every able bodied negro fit for ser.
vice. They are stealing negroes and
horses every night in some portion of the
country. They also take all provisions
such as bacon and pork, and leave fam
lilies perfectly destitute
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
From New Orleans-Faiiure Of the ~
Marks River Expedition.

CAIRO, April New Orleans dates Of
the goth have been received. The expe-
dition up St Marks river, Florida, under
Gen. Martin, was but partially successful
He encountered superior force Of rebels
and drove them, but returned without
prosecuting the object of the expedition
to its end All rebel government prop.
erty in Newport, including a shot and
shell factory, was burned.
Extensive salt works on the coast were
DESTROYED. The entire Federal loss was
one hundred and seven. Deserters re-
mort that the enemy's loss exceeded 400
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
Arrival Of Prisoners and Refusee'
from North Carolina.

FORTRESS MONROE, April The
steamers Dictator, Delaware and Jersey
Blue have arrived here this morning from
Newbern, N. C, with an aggregate OF
800 rebel prisoners and about 200 refii-
gees. The condition of these refugees is
of the most distressing nature, many OF
them being encumbered with numerous
children, barefooted. ragged and hall
starved. They were taken charge OF by
the Provost Marshal and will be sent
North in a few days. The news they
bring is unimpOrtant.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
A Reconnaissance.
Press Dispatch.l

New YORK, April A dispatch from
Goldsboro, n. c., dated April lst, says
detachment from Gen. Relley's command
was sent out on reconnaissance yester-
day beyond Little river. They found
the enemy's cavalry in considerable force,
but drove them back some three miles:
returning without any loss. The rebel
forces are north of Tar river
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
Philadelphia stories-Lincoln occu'
pies JeG Davis House-25,OoO Pris'
ouers taken.

PHILADELPHIA April 4.-The Bulletin
of this city has received the following
special dispatches:
WASHINGTON April Mrs. Lincoln
received dispatch to-day dated as fol-
lows: From jeff Davis late residence
at Richmond"
WASHINGTON, April A correspon-
dence from City Point stated that Lee
has divided the remnant Of his army and
is retreating in two small columns
Our prisoners at noon yesterday exceed,
ed $4,000. The rebel destruction of prop
erty on their retreat literally beggers
description Stragglers and deserters
are even in excess of what we anticipated.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
Evacuation of Petersburg.
Press Dispatch.

WASHINGTON, April "A passenger
from City Point who left there early
Yesterday morning. says last Sunday
night our men commenced laying rail
road from Pilken's station to Petersburg.
Very little property was destroyed by
the rebels in Petersburg. 1t was sup
posed that Lee was endeavoring to es-
cane by ay of the Danyille railroad,
and a portion of our army was following
in that direction. No particulars had
been received up to the hour the passen-
ger left City Point.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
The Geld Market.

NEW YORK. April 4.-The gold market
continues entirely devoid Of special IN,
terest. There il no disposition TO sell
short on the news The quotations have
ranged from 81 ,4s, the opening price,
down to 81 ,4Sf. .ssob -
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
Gen. Warren Relieved Of Command.

NEW YORK, April 4.-The Herald's cor
respondent says Gen. Warren was reliev-
ed of his command of the 5th corps on
Saturday, by order of Gen. Sheridan. The
cause was generally understood to be
tardiness or refusal to obey orders by
charging rebel lines, Gen Warren and
staff have passed to the rear, stopping
but few moments at Grants headquar-
ters.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
Fire i'm Brooklyn.

New YORK, April A fire occurre d
in Furman street, Brooklyn, last night,
in the Parefne factory of Sanders g. Co.
The roof fell in. 1t is reported that from
six to eight men were burned and are in
the ruins. They were mostly firemen
LATER.
NEW YORK. April AT the fire in
Brooklyn this morning, by the falling in
of the roof of the burning building, il is
ascertained that 20 firemen were precipi.
tated into the ruins
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05

ST. LOUIS, April 4.-The steamer Ber-
trand. bound for Fort Benton, upper Mis-
sonri, with valuable cargo, sunk about
Omaha on Saturday. The boat and car.
90 are total loss. The boat was valued
at $4,000.
The entire radicale city ticket was elect,
ed yesterday by three thousand majority
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
20. 600 Prisoners-Route Of Lee's Re.
treat.

a WASHINGTON, April 4.-There is good
authority for the statement that the rebel
prisoners taken by Grants army. will
nu mber 10000.
During Sunday night the rebels fired
and blew mp buildings in and around
Petersburg. At City Point the belief is
general that Lee is retreating up the
Danyille road and Sheridan is upon bis
flank. t.s.f.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
Johnston Taken a New Position.
press Dispatch

A messenger from Goldsboro' brings
news that Johnston has swung round tt
a new position, between Goldsboro and
Weldon. Sherman will take care OF him
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
REBEL REPORTS.
From the Richmond Wing, April IL

From the Richmond Wing, April l.
The Petersburg Eypess says chat at an
early hour on "Wednesday morning, a
heavy force of the enemy, consisting of
cavalry, infantry and artillery, supposed
To be headed by Sheridan's cavalry, made
a detour around our lines and advanced
towards Beydton Road, and between sew
en- and eight O'Clock struck this thorough
fare some six miles beyond Dinwiddie
Court House Towards eleven o'clock
weunderstand this force was in the yicln-
ity of the Court House Our forces were
skirmishing heavily with their advance.
Last evening it was reported that the
enemy had reached the Court House and
was threatening Burgess mills 1t is be-
lieved the destination of this force is the
Southside railroad, which Grant wishes
TO destroy, and thereby cut Lees commu-
nications, and diminish his supplies
While demonstrating on the plank road,
it is thought the main body of the caval-
.ry struck ont through the country III the
direction of the railroad. This, however,
is not positively known.
The Express also states that on Wednes-
day afternoon, General Anderson, COM
manding ourextreine right, demonstrated
against the enemy's works in his front
for the purpose of ascertainiug their
strength at that point, and If possible,
their intention in the pending operations.
Our forces met with vigorous resistance.
The object of the demonstration being
gained, they fell back. the Yankees not
pursuing.
Late In the afternoon, however, the
enemy commenced advancing and skir-
nisbinp. with our forces Some severe
fighting may have occurred. Meantime
let us all keep cool awaiting results, and
trust i'm God, General Lee, and our brave
troops. for success. All accounts which
reach us through officers, and from pri-
yate letters, written from North Carolina
front. give us q most encouraging review
of the situation. TIE history of militia
ry operations scarcely furnishes parallel
TO the change which has been wrought
within the space of q month or two in
the morale and strength of the army OF
the Tennessee by the appearance of Gen
eral Johnston to its command.
Confidence has been substituted for
dependency, and zeal and energy for
supineness. The people andpressin that
region have caught the infection from
the army, aud are. not only talking in the
right vein, but evince their faith and
devotion by liberal contributions of mon
ey and provisions for the support of Gen
Johnstons gallant army.
From the Raleigh Progress, March e.
The moral effect of increasing conf
dence among our people is a hopeful sign,
aud one from which we augur well 1t
is probable that there is yet but little
change in the positions of the contend
;ng armies. Int we know nothing posi-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
Hrou the Richmond pispsssA. March nj

Trom the Richmond pispsseA March n.I
Between 9 and 10 r. H., ON Wednssr
day, the city was aroused by the hssvy
cannonade in the direction Of Petsfsbufg
From parts o( the city the biszs cf the
guns could be seen through The blesk
and murky night After midnight n
slackened, bat was renewed yst iptsrvsb
until morning Early yesterday morn:
ing the city was filed with . report e
the effect that the enemy had stts0pts1
to burst Gordon's lines, bat were rspals;
ed with terrible carnage. The esasit
was represented TO have been bede % .
portion Of Gordon's army in ffont q last
Saturdays battle. Our loss wss said 20
be two hundred. The enemy VS. count
ed BY the thousand. -
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from the Richmond Wing. |

MONTGOMERY, March 25.--A Yankee
raiding column struck the Alabama and
Louisiana railroad twenty miles below
here yesterday morning and captured
train The passenger train which left
here on Thursday evening eollided on the
wreck and was also captured. The enc.
my left, stating that their destination
was Greenyille Gen. Watts called on
the citizens to prepare to defend the city,
and the commander Of the post ordered
the organization of all persons belong
ing to the army to repel the movements
on the railroad.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-05
SECOND DISPATCH.

MONTGOMERY, March 25.-The enemy
on the railroad below moved down the
road after the capture and destruction of
the trains below Greenville. Their force
is reported $500 strongr principally in
fantry. '''o x
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I'm, Little Desiracsisn by she Fire in
Richmond-The Reception of the
Union Troops.

/ WAsH1NGToN, April 4-,0n Sunday
night before evacuating Richmond, the
rebels blew up their forts and rams on
James river.
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from the Raleigh Progress, March aal

From the Raleigh Progress, March ri
The moral effect of increasing conf
dence among our people is hopeful sign,
and one from which we augur well. 1t
is probable that there is yet but little
change in the positions of the contend
ing armies, but we know nothing posi-
lively.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-09

HEAVY ExPoRTs,-The returns OF eX-
port clearances from the New York Gus
tom-house for the week ending on
Tuesday evening, make up the eXtraor-
dinarily heavy aggregate of 81, sos, 467 in
currency, or about one hundred per cent
more than the total for the correspond
ing week of last year. Included in the
weeks exports have been Ii ,62l bales of
cotton, valued at S3,523,7S5 in lawful
money. OF this amount Sl2,450 bales,
of the currency value of S3,00l ,449, were
shipped to Liverpool; l,74l bales, valued
at S430,S9S to Cork, doubtless "for or
ders, AS the freight brokers phrase it;
and 430 bales, valued at S9l 1893, to
Havre; These enormous shipments of
domestic produce must favorably affect
our foreign trade balances, increase the
supply of exchange, lessen the demand
for gold, and vssty aid the chief tnan-
cial agent Of the government in his COM
mendable efforts TO restore the nationa,
finances TO Il specie basis.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-09

JOHN MITcHELL.-A Fortress Monroe
letter says that this noted character, in
conversation previous to his release, con-
fessed that he had abused the privilege
of good government, and that the pun
ishment he was receiving was well de-
served. His future more loyal and con-
sistent conduct will be the best evil
dence of his sincerity of opinion but it
would seem from the following anecdote
that there is but small hope in this re-
spect; H5W
"Just before Mitchell's release from
prison Captain Sanderson, Officer of the
Day at Fortress Mouroe, asked him for
his autograph. Taking up his pen he
wrote with hurried dash, The foolish
men have confined the wise,' and appen-
ded his name to it with evident pride
Of Geographical display and the remark,
That's from Jack Falstaff; how do YOU
like it?' 4 like 1t well enough when
take into account Jack Falstaff's char
acter for veracity, replied Captain San
derson. Mr.. Mitchell made no response
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-09

THE ENGLISH CAPITALISTS AT Rich
MoND.--Several of the English railway
capitalists could not resist the tempta-
ton of trip to Richmond and the IA
nous lines of Qualifications and battle
fields around that first and last strong
hold of the rebellion. Wehave no doubt
that these English railway kings have
returned with a pretty clear understand
ing of the magnitude of our late war, Of
the stupeudous forces and resources en-
ployed on both sides, and of the skill
and mastery strategy developed by
General Grant in the reduction of the
rebellion. Tn y have also acquired much
valuable inf, nation of the most vital
Importance o JIr. Davis OF those radi-
asir 8 railway lines, and wiH have seen
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-09
Reports--By- Mr.. Mason Tor nene,

htpVfts-by MI. musoh lof general
committee, favorably to bill to prevent
taking shad or white fish in Lake Cham
plain and It's tributaries, Third reading
ordered. ..-.
BY the same, favorably TO bin author
izing the ST, Adams Hotel Company TO
issue bonds. Third reading,
BY the same, against bill to authorize
q discount of twenty per cent In pay
ment Of highway taxes, when promptly
paid In money. Ordered TO lie, on mo-
ton OF Mr.. Rounds.
BY Mr. Clark for committee on ways
and means, against the right of the State
and the bill, to tax the income of United
States bonds. An extended report, set
ting forth the views of the committee,
was submitted to the House and read by
the clerk, Two thousand copies ordered
printed, of bill and report. .......
Adjourned.