The New York herald., 1865-03-15
SHERIDAN.
Only Twenty Miles
from Richmond.
Tstal Destruction Of Beaver Mills Aque-
duct Of the James River Canal.
Cur Cavalry Deubtless South Of the
James and Marching on the
Danville Railroad. u
Riohmond Entirely Out or from
Railroad and River Com
munication.
Interesting Rebel Accounts Of
Sheridan's Success.
~ Rebels Give General Clusters official
Report Of His Captures.
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Death 0f Com mmOdOre Ho ms
Acknowledged,
Co., Co., Go.
Rlohmond Entirely Out OF from
Railroad and River Com
munication.
Wr. 3. Cadwallnder's Despatch.
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Wr. .. Cadwallndcr's Despatch.
CRY PorNT, Va, March 13, 1896
- latest information sent you regarding Gen. Sheri.
bAAs left him At Columbia only forty miles
0ssG Of Richmond. He has since been pushing ahead
esard, TIE city or this latter fact there is doubt
Asush the story Of his being Meadow BRIDGE (which
tsur readers viii recoec spans the Caickahomny just
~ sf Richmond) early this morning. not worthy
= ersdence. IT. however, IL be not literally at the
ossent time may prove TO be within twenty four
- fsrtyeight hours There being cavalry to impede
progress, or to move from point TO point with sum.
4oot ceerity to divine his intentions jeopardizo his
nfsty, Sheridan select his route OF travel and
oYvoach ~thin cannon sAO Of the dsfencs f ne city ,ci0
Alpswity Au
II generally supposed that he will circo around the
~, menacng Its dofences at all points, destroying all
tablc property possible and probably touch at White
1esse adjacent point to which supplies could
faeh hind water AS this all will b. determined long in
advance Of the receipt Of this despatch there be
0Dropriety in mentioning It's probability and feasibility.
ze Union Generals Kelley and Crook received In
esAange today by Colonel Milford, and arrived at City
Sstns this afternoon, en- route for tho North
Our Special Washington Despatch.
~ WAsMSGroN, March H. 1895.
mere Is report that Sheridan, unable to cross tho
Gamss with his pontoons Of tho stage OF
vAGsr, has gone north and east Of Richmond TO the
vAs House, and that Grant has sent force to meet
A and insure his safe junction with the armies Of the
nsAomsc and James No credit is attached TO this
Dsgt - II 10 believed that Sheridan had crossed the
Snss when his despatch written to Grant from Co.
Mmhia, and had already destroyed the DanvIe road
g Durksville and by this time either Joined General
Qana proceeded on his way to clear the road for
Assman's advance.
Mr. Charles III. Earrell's Despatch.
WINCHESTER, Va, March Is, 1865
SEEKING rInIy0s GENERAL SHERIDAN
A 6stachment Of Eve hundred men. OF General Tib
bNs brigade Of the Second division, consisting Of de-
~ nom the Fourteenth and Eighteenth Pennsylvania
A Twenty nrst New York cavalry regiments the whole
snAsr the command of Major Otis, Of the Twenty nrs
asw York, were sont up the valley two days ago. by
semmand Of Major General Hancock to seek tidngs Of
OSnsral Sheridan and his rading expedition They pro.
ossdcd Edenburg thirty Ave miles from here,
ss1nrnng yesterday to camp without any direct news
rom the raiders although diligent inquiry was made on
- route Of march, On the trip ten rebel soldiers were
eptured They portion Of General Early's late
oTmy who escaped from Waynesboro and went 10 the
neuntans
ONLY FORCE TO OPPOSE SHERIDAN.
SAey assert that Early's army including Rossers
cavalry dispersed disorganzcd, and that Lomaxs
~ Of the Blue Ridge, the only troops left to
ssafron General Sheridan with other troops that might
- sent from Richmond
pEsERrFRs.
pseerers from the rebel armies daily coming within
ear nes take the oath Of allegiance furnished food
aaA transportation and then sent to any point North
EAst West they may elect One OF these deserters,
vhe in here day before yesterday, whose family
sssidss In the valley, and who left Richmond ten
days ago. statcs that at that time General Lee had
ordered that all surplus army stores, not neces.
ny for immediate use to be sent into the
htsrior--Dsnville and Lynchburg-for safety Tho
hAabitsnts not engaged in military pursuits were fast
Asparting the city and seeking asylum elsewhere
THE DESTRUCTION OF RICHMOND yoREroLp.
Iagain rei.crats the statement made few weeks ago.
- Lee IL obliged leave Richmond the city will be
burnsd and blown up. Not . will be left, II Lee
80 prevent IT, memorial OF the place where the city
aew stands
sHERIpAss PROGRESS AND Exrorrs.
n Is also stated by deserters from the upper
valley that General Sheridan had captured Charotes-
v1s and Gordonsville capturing prisoners at both places
Aad also destroyed the James River Canal blowing up
The locks and masonry for stance OF four miles,
eucing At poiu, near scottsvis fifteen miles south.
sass o CT aotesve TO Rocksh creek Al last accounts
be reported 10 be in the vicinity OF McIvrss Station
ea the Virginia Central Railroad, eight miles north Of
1gnchburg
rHH WEATHER AND CONDITION THE COUNTRY
fhe weather In the valley OF tho Shenandoah for the
ss week has been fair the rivers and creeks
have fallen 70 the usual stage Of water and the pixies
and roads are In good travelling condition.
AccDKsr.
Captain Elwood o 0riest, General sheridans head
quarters Commssary OF Subsistence was thrown from his
horse day before yesterday and had his arm fractured
vs was attended by Dr. Wagner, the post surgeon.
PREPARING Foa SPRING orxRAuoxs
Great activity prevails in this department preparins
Ar the spring campaign. The troops are In oxcolleu,
discipline and anxious 70 forward TO confront ts
enemy.
sEw cowMAspxr ARMY or WEST VIRGINIA
BrIssdier General s. sprgg Carroll is In command
sfthe Army Of wst Virginia, headquarters At Cumbor
And.
ACCIDENT.
An accident occurred on the Winchester and Potomac
Eslroad the 1ith inst stock train ran the track
killing number Of cavalry horses
The Press Despatch.
IMPORT OF A RETURNED SOLDIER DIRECT FROM
EcHMoVp.
BALna'Rs, March II, 1865
returned uRon prisoner, who reached Annaoells 10