Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-09

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The general told him Of the preparations
being made by the Army of the Potomac
and the necessity of Sheridan's looking
out for a push in his direction by Lee.
and then began his sleep again where he
had left off. Newhall then started to
take another fifteen-mile ride back to
sheridan.
Every one at headquarters had caught
as many cat-naps as he could. 50 as to be
able to keep both eyes open the next day,
IN the hope of getting sight of Peters
burg, and possibly of Richmond. And
now 4 o'clock came. but no assault II
was found that to remove the abats.
climb over chevaux-de-frise, Jump rifle
pits. and scale parapets. little daylight
would he of material assistance.
At 4:45 there was streak OF gray In
the heavens which soon revealed another
streak of gray formed by Confederate
uniforms In the works opposite. and the
charge was ordered. The thunder OF
hundreds of guns shook the ground like
an earthquake, and soon the troops were
engaged all along the lines. The general
awaited the result OF the assault at head
quarters where he could be easily COM
r1unicated with and from which he could
give general directions
AZ a quarter past a message came
from " rlSht-He ana t'aTke were
diateIy in front of Petersburg-that he
had carried the enemy's line and was
pushing in. Next came news from Parke
that he had captured the outer works IN
his front, with twelve pieces OF artillery
and 500 prisoners. At GAO the genera
wrote telegram with his own hand to
Mr.. Lincoln as follows:
Both Wright and Parke got through
the enemy's line. The battle now RACES
furiously, Sheridan. with his cavalry;
the 9Th Corps and Miles division of the
I'd Corps l sent to him since ! this
morning. is sweeping down from the west
All now looks highly favorable Ord ito
the eft of Parke) is engaged. but | have
not yet heard the result on his part"
cheering dispatch was also sent to
Sheridan. winding up with the words:
Il think nothing is now wanting but
the approach of your force from the
west to finish up the job on this side
Soon Ord was heard from. having bro
ken through the intrenchments. Hum
phreys lat Ord's lefU. too. had been do
ing gallant work. At half-past the line
in his front was captured. and half an
hour later Hays division had carried
an important earthwork, with three guns
and most of the garrison.
At S:25 am. the general sat down to
write another telegram to the President
summing up the progress made. Before
he had finished II dispatch was brought
in from Ord saying some of his troops
had Just captured the enemy's works
south Of Hatchers run. and this news
was added to the tidings which the gen.
eraI was sending to Mr.. Lincoln.
The general and stan now rode out to
the front, as II was necessary to give
immediate direction to the actual move
ments of the troops and prevent confu-
sion from the overlapping and inter-
mingling of the several corps as they
pushed forward. He urged his horse over
the works that Wrights corps (the 6th)
had captured. and suddenly came upon a
body of 5000 prisoners marching to the
rear. His whole attention was for some
time riveted upon them. and we knew he
was enjoying his usual satisfaction at
seeing them. Some of the guards told
the prisoners who the general was. and
they became wild with curiosity to get
good look at him.
Next he came up with a division Of the
9th Corps, flushed with success, and
rushing forward with a dash that was
inspiriting beyond description. When
they caught sight of the leader. whom
they had patiently followed from Rapidan
to the Appomattox, their cheers broke
forth with a will and their enthusiasm
knew no bounds.
The general galloped along toward the
right. and soon met Meade, with whom
he had been in constant communication