Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-27

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meneed yesterday morning. commanded by Gen.
Benton of the third division. thirteenth corps,
and Colonel Bertram, OF the first brigade. second
corps
General Veitch and Stokes brigades are also
in motion in the direction of Bonne county.
General Andrews moved up from Barancus
with two brigades and took possession of Pensa-
cola. which be now holds.
The rebel guard boat Anna Dale, carrying one
gun, was recently captured at Matagorda, At the
mouth Of the Rio Grande
The steam lighter Mexico was burned outside
of the bar, and all aboard were drowned.
The United States steamers Seminole, Quaker
City, and Crcassisn were at Brszos, Santiago, on
the llth.
OFFICIAL war Bulletin.
WAR DKPARrxKSr9
WASHINGTON. March 25, 1865.
To Major Gen. Dix:
This morning at Az o'clock the enemy, by =
strong and sudden assault, captured Fort Stead
man, but after a vigorous contest the fort
recaptured, with 500 prisoners, = flags and all
the guns uniDlured.
Gen. Kempn taken prisoner by the reb-
els who assaulted For; Haskell
The report is sublOined
(Signed) E Nj. STANTON,
Secretary Of War
CRY PoNr, l0-3Op.m
Hon. Z. NJ Stanton, Secretary of War
Tho following dispatch of Gen. Parks is re-
ceived from Gen Meade. signed q. S Grant:
The. enemy attacked my front this morning
at about 4 80 q. IN. with three divisions under
Gen. Gordon. By sudden rush they seized
the line held by the Sd brigade of the lst divis-
ion at the foot of the hill to the right Of Fort
Steadman. wheeled, and overwhelming the gar
rison, took possession of the fort. They estab-
iished themselves the hill, turning our guns
ON US. Our troops on the other flank stood
FIRE
Afternard determined attack was made on
Fort Haskell, which was checked BY part of
McLaughln's brigade of the ist division. and
were repulsed with great loss to the enemy
The lst brigade OF Hartstsff's division, held in
reserve, was brought up and check-given 10
any further advance
1--we attempts we're made to retake the hill,
aud were only temporarily successful.
On the arrival OF the 2d brigade a charge was
made by it, aided by the lst division on their
flank, and the enemy we're driven of the
fort with the loss of a number OF prisoners and
two battle flags. They also lost heavily in
The line was Immediately reoccupied and the
guns retaken uninjured
/ regret to add that Gen. Mclaughlin was
captured in Fort Steadman
Our loss otherwise was not heavy.
Great praise is due 10 Gen Hartstaff for the
gallantry displayed in handling bis division,
which behaved with great skill in its first en-
gsgement
(Signed) JOHN PARKE,
Major Gen.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
ADJUTASr GENERALS OySIcE.}
WASHINGTON, March %, 1865
To Maj Genl. Dix:
Later reports from Gen. Grant which are sub.
joined, shows that the operations of our forces
this morning were brilliantly successful, the
rebel prisoners already captured number 300
the rebel killed and wounded, Gen. Grant est-
mates at not less than 5000, our loss is estimated
at 500 and may prove less
(Signed) E. NJ. STAuNToS
City Point, March 25, 1865.
To Hon. Z. NJ Staunton:
The number of prisoners received by the pro
vost marshal is 2, 200 taken by the 9th corps and
900 by the 81 corps; there may still be more.
(Signed.) U. ). GRANT
City Point, March 25th.
To Hon Z. NJ Stanton:
am not yet able TO give the result ST the day
accurately, but the number of prisoners captured
proves larger than at first reported the slaugh-
ter of the enemy at the point where they extend
ed our lines and in front of it or. badly not
less than 800; ours is estimated at sou and may
prove less.
Gen Humphreys attack on the left was doue
with great promptness, capturing near 100 men
and causing the enemy to return his troops TO
that portion of his line rapidly
(Sigued U. ). GRANT
WAR DEPARTMENT, }
WAsHISGTON March 25-l0 p.m(
Major General Dix:
The following dispatch from General Scho.
field reports his arrival at. and occupation of
Goldsboro. Tuesday, March 81, with but
slight opposition
(Signed) E. N. STANTON.
Sec. of War.
GoLDsBORO. u c., via FORTRESS MoYRoEl
March 25-7 pm.
Lieutenant General u S Grant. City Point:
/ have the honor 10 report that / reoccupied
/ GoldsbofO this D N with but very slight opposi-
ton.
General Terrys column from Wilmington,
was at Parsons depot last night, and should be
this place to night
Shermsn's left was engaged Sith the enemy
near Bentonville, on Sunday The artillery FIR
ing was quite rapid duridg the day, and for {.
short time Monday morning
Sherman's right. the 18th corEs, was near
Noun, Olive on Sunday night
There has been some artillery firing during to-
day, which indicates the gradual approach of
Sherman's army towards this place. all this being
in accordance with Shefman's plans
have doubt all IS well | hope 20 have
more definite and later intelligence from Sher-
man very soOn. and will forward to YOU without
delay
find the bridges burned. bui Otherwise the
road Is not injured. and the depot facilities are
very fine
4 captured here : cars and General Terry has
captured tao locomotives aud two cars, which
be ia now using
Signed j VI ScHorIsLD