Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-11
FROM THE United STATES.


We have received United States papers of the sth.
The news is unimportant.
Gold closed on the 7th at 2l3.
FROM GRANTS ARMY
The Herald says:
A movement of the Army of the Potomac was
commenced ON last Sunday. Early on that morning
TIE Filth corps, preceded by Greggs cavalry, moved
southwark along the Halifax road and two divisions
of the Second corps marched TO the southwestward
along the Vaughn road. After going six miles the
Fifth corps came TO Rowanty creek, where IL was
necessary to construct temporary bridge. Across
this charge was made, and with little loss the
rebels were driven from their rife pits the
south side. A number Of the enemy were killed,
wounded and captured. Beyond this point we
have no record sof the operations of the Fifth
corps. The Second corps met with no opposition until
llatcher's run was reached, arrival ut which the
First brigade Of the Third division charged across,
took the line of rifle pits eli the west side drove the
rebel pckets before them for mile, and then has
tily threw up breastworks, 10 be prepared for an
attack The Second division of the corps moved
towards the run in the direction Of Armstrong;
ford, on nearing which the enemy's pickets were
driven in. Here also temporary intrenckments
were erected on which, at about two o'clock in
the afternoon, the rebels opened with artillery
subsequently division of them made several fierce
charges on tire position, but were each time driven
back with heavy loss, and at night the entire Second
corps rested on the ground which II had gained
The losses Of the Union troops at this point are said
TO have been considerable, but not nearly so great
as those of the enemy. We publish this morning,
as an accompaniment TO our dispatches descrip-
tive of this affair map showing the scene OIL ope
rations.
A correspondent of the Philadelphia Press thus
describes the course OF in the late
near Petersburg, after the crossng of Hatcher's
Run by the enemy
JUNCTION RETwEES THE CORPS.
The river crossed, the enemy were met in some
strength, and it was decided to make junction
between the left Of the Second and the right Of
the Fifth Corps. This duty was assigned to the
Sd Pennsylvania Cavalry, and about four O'Clock
p. N. the junction was effected. The cavalry, while
in the performance of this duty, was attacked by
a small force of Rebels, who we're driven OIL
without any difficulty. The whole line then
advanced across the run, with very little fight
ing except on the right, where brigade OF the
Third Division Of the Second Corps charged
q long line of hastily constructed treastworks
and carried them. Tho works were slight, and
evidently the result Of few hours hard work,
and were by no means formidable. They
were, however, strongly posted, skirting the edge
of dense pine woods, and sweeping immense
open field over which our troops were compelled
to charge. The Rebel force Yves, however, weak,
and our loss very slight, perhaps not exceeding
forty killed and wounded. That was all the fighting
that took place until We had advanced some dis
Dance beyond the run, when line of works great
deal more formidable than the first, although freshly
built were met in front of the Second Corps, They
we're especially strong, well posted, and garrisoned
by three divisions Of General Gordon's Corps and
one of Bradley Johnsons. The line had advanced
in northwesterly direction towards Armstrong;
Mills, which have already been made famous by.
their connection with the fighting Of last Novem-
bcr The line was halted, but the movement of the
enemy gave part of it time to throw up slight
breastworks and the rest to dig rihe-pits.
AN ATTACK BY THE REBELS,
AT about o'clock the Rebels began, in turn, to
advance on u.s. In long line OF battle they appeared
from behind their works, while their artillery open
ed ut all points, Smelling lines. They with
a great deal of confidence out Of the timber and
across the great open field that separated themfrom
our troops. As soon as they began to charge with
their peculiar yell, a general fire was opened all
along lines and after calamity essayng to reach
us they turned, in some confusion, to beg the shell
ter of their works. They were formed a secopd
time, and again charged, TO be again repulsed Our
right was protected by an extensive woody marsh,
so situated that line at that point endaded the
Rebel forces, and aided much to send them back in
disorder AS night came down, with dark clouds
obscuring the stars, the fighting ceased, and the
nesfemained as they had been before the strug-
gle,
THE LOSSES,
Our losses will foot up probably about $780, butthe
number is not now exactly known. A large pro-
portion officers, among them Col. Murphy, Of
the Goth New York, who commanded that portion
of the line posted ON the edges of the swamp. The
loss of the enemy was heavier, as he acted mostly
on the offensive. Wecaptured also 220 prisoners.
A list of our killed and wounded will be prepared
and forwarded. ~
BATTLE IMMINENT.
Reinforcements were sent forward last evening,
composed OF the Third Division of the Sixth Corps,
and two divisions, the First and Second, of the
Ninth Corps, and have now Joined the original ex-
petition, making its numbers very foi midable. The
Is expected to-day. Il write in the eaily morning,
2 A. NJ The field is clear, our wounded have all
been sent to the rear, and our men are ready for
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