New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-28


scop,. arrived At Gen. ScboHelds headquarters bring,
;po word tina, his advance was within fifteen miles
smithGe,d town midway between Goldsboroush ans
p,lei,b Con sherman had encountered but slight op
nosjtion. Hampton's and Wheclcrs cavalry OCCASION
aly coming 10 bay and attempting. though with TEN
porary success, to check his advance
A BRISK ENGAGEMENT.
On Sunday afternoon the enemy made a stane
about fifteen miles southeast Of Smitbfcld. where
a line of strongly intrenched feldworks had beei
thrown up and with batteries in position opened upo'
Cen Shermnns center. The Twentieth Corps, forming
the center were first engaged the Fourteenth Corps
constituting the right, and the Seventeenth the leit
were advanced. and brisk engagement followed. II
which our own and the Rebel army was heavily en-
gagged The cannoadng was very heavy ana coh''hu
Gus for the most Of the afternoon.
THE REELS FALL BACK.
The enemy was driven from this first line OF work.
and fell back TO the second, leaving his dead ano
wounded in orr hands, Our own loss in the engage
mont was not heavy on Sunday.
Meantime, Gen. Schofeld pushed forward his coumB
being detained chiefly construct the bridges whici
the enemy had destroyed The rapid advance Of Gen
Sherman on the enemys right wing in the direction
Of Smtlficd and Raleigh, made it necessary for the
Cen Schoiied continued to press them throughout
Monday
The advance, consisting of the Third Drision undeI
Cen Riley. with the Engineer Corps were busy oecu'
pied in restoring the broken bridges and clearing ths
road Of the distractions, such fallen trees. &C., len
in our path by the Rebel rear guard strong line Of
ankers was kept well out prevent surprise and clcaI
the road OF the enemy's cavalry which hung upon the
TANKS Throughout most of the day there was occa'
sionaI firing heard On the left in tho direction OF Shef
mans advance indicating not a general engagement
but that the Rebels steadily falling back Deiors
him in the direction Of Smitllell Messengers nom
Gen. sherman have arrived at headquarters bringing
the most encouraging adyices. The enemy were re-
ported to have fallen back Honnt Olive, where thciI
main army is lying in position awaiting Gen. SEormaIs
advance.
! OrCUPATIOE OF GOLDSDO2OUGH.
! Gen SchoGcd pressed forward and last even.
/ ing occupied Godsborougb the enemy offering but
slight resistance. Many Of the citizens came out and
welcomed the arrival Of the Union army with flags,
waving Of handkerchief and other demonstitions Of
joy.
LOCOMOTIVES AND CARS CAPTURED.
Gen Schofeid captured 40 cars in good condition.
and locomotives at the depot which can be repaired
and made available in few days. This addition TO tie
iNaiaplf In4IlIE etOch Oh
ou at this time and will greatly facilitate the forward
ing Of supplies.
THE CITIZENS.
Tie citizens of Goldsborough. prohti1g by the ex-
ample OF their predecessors wisely remained at their
/ homes and have not been disturbed. An efficient
guard was immediately posted around the town end alb
maraudne has been prevented. 1t there that Oh
/ Union prisoners, so lately on their way to Wilnrgton
or exchange met with ready sympathy at the hands OF
the people. many citizens coming long journeys ia
bring them provisions They prevented frou
crTryng out their kind intentions by Infamous ordI
Of the Commenting General Of the place. forbdng tAs
feeding Of our men.
GEN. SHEEMAN's FIGHT At MOUNT OLIVE.
| On Tuesday Gen. Sherman advanced again.
and skimshcd with the Rebel guard until reaching
Benton,ilc on the border Of Johnston County. Here
The enemy had entrcnched the opposite side Of Mil
Greek The TWcAticth Corps was FIRST engaged and al
noon a sharp battle progressing along The whole
line the cavalry of Fitzpatrick bcirg actively occupied
upon the lclt faak the enemys right. The Twentieth
Corps suffered temporary check, but the Fourteenth
Corps coming up in good time on our right and In
splendid STYLE held the ground and prevented moro
serious repnlse.
The Seventeenth corps was advanced TO the support
Of the Fourteenth and Twcnieh and succeeded in turn
ing the cnemys right compelling him 10 give way.
The enemy then fell back abindonins his works and
passing through Smithield, retired toward Raleigh.
Gen. Sherman followed up the rctreltins Rebel army.
and entered Swthfeld without further opposition.
The wealthy portion Of the people have retrcatcd to
Raleigh but the poor people remained at home. Tie
wagons Of the Seventeenth Corps have arrived a.
Knson 10 obtain supplies No further fighting is an
ticpatcd Tor few days. Our loss has not been heavy
No estimate is given or names OF killed and wounded
As yet come 20 hand. rs.
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