Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-31

enemy by strong and eudden assault cap
tured Fort Stedmsa, but after a vigorous
contest the fort was reeaptured, with | 800
prisoners, two Gags. and all the guns unn-
jured Gen. Mclaughlin was taken prisoner
by the rebels, who also assaulted Fort Has.
kell. but were repulsed with great loss. The
official report is subjoined
CRY PoIST, March 23,--l.3O p. NJ.
Hon 81. NJ. Stanton
The Following dispatch Of Gen, Parke from
Gen. Meade is received
tsieut. Gen. Grant
lhs enemy attacked my front this morning
at about 40. with three divisions under
command of Gen. Gordon, and by sudden
rush they seized the line held by he Sd brig
ade. LIST division, at the foot OF the hill to
the right Of Fort Stedman, wheeled, and over
po~ering the garrison, took possession Of the
fort. They established themselves upon the
hill, turning our guns upon US. Our troops
on either flank stood firm. Afterwards de.
termined attack was made on Fort Haskell.
which was checked by part Of McLaughhn's
brigade, Wilcox's division, and was repul ed
with great loss to the enemy. The let brig
sde OF Hartsuf's division held in reserve was
brought up and check given to any further
advance. One or two attempts were made to
successful until the arrival of the ID brigade,
when charge was made by that brigade,
aided by the troops Of the lst division on Ell.
tier flank, and the enemy were driven out Of
the fort with the loss Of about 600 prison
ere. Two battle flags have also been brought
in The enemy also lost heavily in killed
outside Of our lines. The whole line was
Immediately re. occupied and the guns re-
taken uninjuted.
regret 20 add that Gen. Mclaughlin was
captured in Fort Stedman
Our loss otherwise was not heavy
Great praise is due to Con Hsrtsuff for the
gallantry displayed in handling his division,
which behaved with great skill IN this it's fist
engagement. JOHN q. PARK,
Mel Gen Commanding.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Mar 25, 8 P. NJ.
Later report from Gen. Grant which are
subjoined, show that the operations Of our
forces this morning we're brilliantly success
full.
The rebel prisoners already secured mum.
Der 200. The rebel killed and wounded
Gen. Grant estimates at probably not less
than 5000. Our loss is estimated a. 500, but
may Prove less. f. NJ STANTON,
Secretary OF War.
Cry POINT, March rs g A. M.
To q. u. Stanton
The number OF prisoners received by the
Provost Marshal ia 1900, taken b. the 9th
corps, and 500 by the ID corps. There may
be still some more to be brought in.
u $. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
CITY Po1NT, March 25-7 80 p. N.
To +, N. Stanton
am not yet able to give the result Of the
a no. .e.I. L
captured proves larger than at first reported.
The slaughter Of the enemy at the point where
they entered our lines, and in front of
them, was not less than 5000. Our loss is
estimated at 800, and may prove less Gen.
Humphrey attacked on ;he left with great
promptness, captured near 100 men, and
causing the enemy to return his troops to
that part Of bis line rapidly
U. S. GRANT, Lieut. Gen.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
Washington, March 25 10 p. NJ.
10 Maj Gen Dir
The following dispatch from Gen. Schofeld
reports his arrival at and occupation Of olds-
horo on Tuesday, March 81, with but slight
opposition
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Sec. Of War.
GoLDsBoRo, n. G, March 81,
via FoRrREss MONROE.
March 25, O'Clock Z. M.
1t. Gen. ". S. Grant
have the honor to report the occupation
OF Go'dsboro with but slight opposition
Gen. Terry's force, from Wilmington, was
at Parsons Depot last night, aud should be
near this place Tonight.
Sherman's left was engaged with the enemy
near Bentonvile on Sunday. The artillery
firing was quite rapid durins the day and tor
a short time on Monday morning
sherman's right, the 18th corps, was near
Mt. Olive on Sunday night.
There has been some artillery firing during
to-day, which indicates gradual approach of
Sberman's army towards this place All this
being strictly in accordance with Sherman's
plans, have no doubt all is very we'll
hope to have later and more definite iniorma-
ton from sherman very soon, ana will for
ward it without delay
find the bridges burned, bu. otherwise
the road is not injured, and tie depot facli-
ties are very fine.
] captured here seven cars, and Gen Terry
has captured two locomotives and the cars
which he is now using
JOHN M. ScHoFIELD, Msj. Gen.
FORTRESS MONROE, Mafcn rs
via Baltimore, March 26
The following advices from Newborn are
just received, via Albemarle canal:
Schofe.d's forces which moved out from
Kinston triumphantly entered Goldsboro' on
Tuesday evening, meeting very little resist
snce. tie captured a large amount of pro-
perty, including 40 railroad cars, locomo tives,
guns, &c. A portien Of Sherman's forces
from Fayetteville met the enemy the same
day (2lst at Mount Olive, where quite an
engagement ensusd. The enemy being over
powered and Aanked, retreated in confusion
towards Raleigh, while Sherman entered
Smithfeld, half way between Goldsboro' and
Raleigh. Sherman, Schohed and Terry are
in hourly communication with each ott er and
are pressing the enemy closely. Prisoners
taken admit they are unable to resist this
combination and that Raleigh must certainly
fall. Shermsns wagon trains are around
Xinston. The railroads and bridges will be
repaired go that cars will run through TO
Goldsboro' and Raleigh from Newbern in a
few days. The utmost enthusiasm prevails
In our army, and our troops are sweeping all
before them in the shape of an enemy