The New York Herald Newspaper, April 4, 1865, Page 1

GRANT. RICHMOND OURS. Weitzel Entered the Rebel Capi- tal Yesterday Morning. WANY GUNS CAPTURED. aioe othe Sur Troops Received with Enthusiasm. THE CITY ON FIRE. PETERSBURG EVACUATED. Lee and His Army in Full Flight. Qrant in Pursuit to His Retreat. Cut OF Interesting Details of the Fighting on Saturday. Sheridan’s Victory Near Dinwiddie the Turning Point of the Day. Two Four-Gun Batteries, Five Thou- sand Prisoners, Including Ran- som’s and Stuart’s Brigades Com- plete, Pickett’s Division Train, and a Large Number of Small Arms and Accoutre- ments Captured. Warren Removed from His Command on the Field of- Battle, Wright, with the Sixth Corps, Pierces the Enemy’s Lines and Attacks Him i» the Rear. m Saturday Night the Formations Completed for the Magnificent Work of Sunday. THE CASUALTIES. &e., &e., &e. OPERATIONS OF MONDAY. "HE OFFICIAL DESPATCHES. Secretary Stanton to General Dix. War Derarruent, Wasuinatoy, April 3—10 A. M. ‘The following telegram from the President, announcing ‘he EVACUATION OF PETERSBURG, and probably % Richmond, has just been received by this department. EDWIN M STANTON, Secretary of War. Orry Port, Va., April 3—8:30 A. M. Gon. Evwin M. Stayton, Secretary of War:— This morning Lieutenant General Grant reports Peters- ourg evacuated, and he is confident that Richmond uso is. Be ig pushing forward to cut off, if possible, the re- treating rebel army. A. LINCOLN, Sccretary Stanton’s Second Despatch, War Derarrmenr, Wasumectox, April 3—10 A.M. Majer General Diz, New York :— ‘ It appears from a despatch of General Weitzel, just received by this department, that our forces under his command ARE IN RICHMOND, having taken it at Ofteen minutes pagt eight this morning. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Secretary Stanton’s Third Despatch, War Derantuent, Wasmixeroy, April 3—12 M. } Major General Dix, New York:— The following official cénfrmation of the capture of Richmond, and the announcement that the city is on fre, han beon received. EDWIN M. STANTON, Sceretary of War, ADJUTANT GENERAL BOWERS TO SECRETARY STAN: TON. é Cry Porst, April 311 A. M. Jon. Eowi M. Stanton, Secretary of War;— General Weitzel telegraphs as follows: — We wok Richmond at a quarter past cight this morn- ag. I captured many guns. The enemy left in great haste, ‘The city is on fire in one place, Am making every ffort to put it out, ‘The people received ua with enthusiastic exprersions ey. Goneral Grant WAKA terty Win morning with tho army towards the Danville road, to cut off Lee’s retreat- ing army if possible, President Lincoln has gone to the front. T. 8 BOWERS, Acting Adjutant General. Our Spectal Washington Despatch. Warsixoton, April 3—Midnight, A despatch received here, dated Spotswood House, Richmond, 1:30 P. M, to-day, says that but little property was destroyed by the.fire in-Richmond, which was main- ly contined to the tobacco warehouses. The recoption of the Union troops was enthusiastic be- yond all expectation, and confirmed the statement #0 often made that there were large numbers of Unionists in thi city. Many Union fags were displayed, and great rejoicing manifested at the deliverance so long and 0 anxiously looked for. From private information received here to-day we learn that President Lincotn designed going himself to Richmond, and may have done so before naw, A telegraphic despatch received to-night from the President states that he spent the day in Petersburg and returned to City Point to-night. It does rot seem to have been generally remembered that to-day is the anniversary of Lieutenant General Grant's taking command of the army in person, at Cul- pepper Court House, Va. OPERATIONS OF SATURDAY. THE HERALD DESPATCHES. Mr. S. Cadwallader’s Despatch. Dasyey’s Miuz, April 2, 1965. TER DECISIVE ENGAGEMENT NRAR DINWIDDIE COURT HOUSE. As mentioned in my despatch of yesterday, the Fifth corps marched during the night and early morn. ing to the vicinity of Dinwiddie Court House, with orders to report to General Sheridan, for the purpose of enabling him to dislodge @ heavy force of infantry that up to that time had successfully resisted all his efforts with mounted and dismounted cavalry, The prepara- tions for the combined assault on the rebel position were not-completed till noon, About two o'clock the fighting began in earnest, and was carried on with spirit on both sides for a considerable time. Our troops were finally victorious, and the rebels fled discomfited and disordered inevery direction. The pursuit was instant and vigor- ous. Sheridan’s relentless sabreurs were on them at every step. Many were cut down. Others surrendered. TAR RESULT, ‘The result was the capture of two four-gun batteries, not less than five thousand prisoners, tho wagon trains of Pickett’s division, and a large quantity of small arms andaccoutrements that were thrown away in the eager- ness of Might. Ransom’s brigade was captured complete as an organization, with all its line officers, Stuart’s and one other brigade were taken almost entire. The victory was complete and crowning over that part of Lee’s army in Sheridan's front, consisting of Pickett’s division, fully ten thousand strong, with some other de- tachments added, Our men are reported as having fought splendidly, and the enemy as rather worse than common. SUSRIDAN’S GALLANTKY. Sheridan is represented by those present as being the impersonation of everything soldierly. Ho rode up and down the lines under fire, continualiy encouraging his men by waving his sword, commanding in person, ex- horting them to seize the opportunity within their grasp, and sweep their cnemies to destruction, ‘Take your men in’—“Make your men fight’—“Pash on your column’’—*‘Go in, boys, go in’”’—‘‘Ha! the damned ras- cals are running’ —“The cowasdly scoundrels can’t fight such brave fellows as mine’’—‘Kill that damned skuiker—“Shoot every man down like a dog that offers to skulk,”” were yelled in thunder tones as he dashed along, where the fire was hottest and the result most uncertain, His presence was a consuming fire to the rebels, and a tower of strength toour men. Probably no living soldier is so terrible in battle as Sheridan. With the first smell of powder he becomes a brilliant, blazing meteor, and a pillar of fire to guide his own hosts, The small, unpretending man, when in re- pose, rises to the sublimity of heroism in action, and in- fuses a like spirit in all who are under him. REMOVAL OF GENERAL WARREN, But the most unexpected event of the day or of the season was the removal from command, in the presence of his troops, and in the face of the enemy, by General Sheridan, of Major General Warren, so long commanding the Fifth army corps. His corps was turned over to Gen- eral Gibbon as the ranking officer. But little has trans- piret as to the immediate provocation, or justification, but it is understood w have been because of General Warren’s tardiness or refusal to obey orders, by charging tho rebel hnes. From a tolerably thorough acquaintance with General Warren’s usual behavior in somewhat similar circumstances, I have not a particle of doubt that his removal was right and proper. He and his personal staff passed Gen. Grant’s headquarters (stopping a very few minutes) late last night on their way to the rear. Sheridan will push to the Southside Railroad to-day, if not there already, and thence towards Petersburg. Miles’ dlivision of the Second corps was joined to the Fifth, un- der Sheridan, last night. FIRING ON THE SIXTH AND NINTH CORPS. During the night heavy cannonading occurred on the Sixth and Ninth corps’ fronts. THE GENERAL ASSAULT. This morning at four o'clock a general assault was made along the entire line, from the Appomattox to Hatcher's run, for the purpose of taking advantage of the absence of any troops that might have been sent to Shori- dan’s front, or to prevent the detaching of any, if not already done. The firing of artillery and small arms has been terrific for nearly two hours, and still goes on unre- mittingly. The Second corps has just commenced ite assault as I write, at twenty minutes to six A. M. ‘The result of our attack is not yet known here. LATER—WRIGHT PIERCES THE RNEMY’S LINBS, General Wright has carried the enemy’s main line, bursted clear through, and is preparing to take them in rear. All the Ninth corps reserves have been ordered to his support, Sheridan is sweeping down’ upon and around the rebel right flank, and everything bids fair to give us the city of Petersburg before night. THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. Mr. 8. T. kley’s Despatch. Heapquarrers, maaan A eM” SUERIDAR’S OPERATIONS ON THR LEFT. Glorious news has just been received from General Sheridan, operating on the extreme left of the army, in the vicinity of Dinwiddie Court House. He has once more gained one of those great victories for which be has become #0 notorious, The particulars of the engage- ment have not yet been received, but the general result is known. Five thousand prisoners, several pieces of artil- lery and a large wagon train constitute the principal re- sults of to-day’s operations, He has driven the enemy at all points, and at the time the bearer of despatches left he was still following up his successes, Considerable auxiety has been felt for him here to-day, as news was received from him ata late hour last night that he had meta large force of infantry and cavairy, and was compelled to fall back @ considerable distance with heavy loss, The particulars of yesterday's opera- tions, as near as we can learn them, are as follows :— General Sheridan, with three divisions of cavalry, was expected to reach and cut the Southside Railroad in the vicinity of Burke's station, while our infantry engaged the attention of the enemy on the Boydton plank road, The plan was wholly disarranged and the army de- layed by the heavy rain storm which commenced soon after the troops commenced moving. A few hours of such weather makes the best of Virginia roads almost impassable for artillery and heavy wagone, Not only was General Sherids.. delayed in his movements, but tho Infantry were also unable to carry out their part of the pro- gramme, In consequence of the delay the enemy wero enabled to obtain an inkling of the plan, and take stops to defeat it SHERIDAN AT THR FIVE PORKH. Gonerad Shazidan reached Dinwiddie Court Houee with K NEW YORK, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1865. Out opposition. From thence to the Southside road is about seven miles. He continued his march towards the railroad tilt he reached @ potmt called the Five Forks, some two mies from the point of destination. Here were several roads diverging, any one of whieh ted to the Tailroad, The question was which road to choose. Ho selected one and found some cavalry, and wherever he finds an enemy there he is sure to go. BETWEEN TWO FIRES. He mot the whole of Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry division, which he drove casily., While this fight was in progress ‘a large force of infantry, composed of Pickett’s division and Wise’s independent brigade, came down another road and gotin hisrear. This compelled him to fight both in front and rear. The terrible. state of the roads and fields made it impossible to use eavairy ag cavalry. The troops had to be d:smounted and ysed as infantry. A severe fight ensued, which lasted till) dark—with what result is anknown. General Sheridan communicated with General Meade, who promptly sent General Ayres? division of the Fifth corps to his Y Other movements have been made, which will have an important bearing upon thé .resutt of the k cam- paign, but whieh it would be improper to “This Is the substance of the’ news from Ge r received up to this hour, Along the infaniry line, now reaching from City Point ‘on the right to the Boydton road on the left, a distance of nearly thirty miles, there has been no heavy fighting. Our men have been hard at work throwing up fortifica- tions and building roads all day. Wecan now hold the whole line against all opposition; and, eyen if we make no further progress at present, the mext movement by the left flank is sure to accomplish the result, ‘CANNONADING, There is heavy cannonading while I write, and a pros- pect of warm work in the morning, THE SECOND CORPS. Mr. William J. Starks’ Despatch. r Hea Bxoonn Co: in raw Furey, Apri, 1600,” } THE OPENING OF THE FIGHT OF THE leT. ‘The events of the day were initiated at an early hour this morning by a flerce attack of the enemy upon the line of the Twenty-fourth corps, with the inten- tion of regaining the fort and the ground lost in the affair mentioned in my despatch of yes- terday. The attack was made before daylight, and doubtless in expectation of surprising our troops. Tho artillery and musketry were very severe for over one hour; but our forces were well prepared, aud the attack- ing column was driven back with great loss. ‘THE CORPS UNDER ARMS. ‘The Second division of this corps, the right of which connects with the Twenty-fourth, near Hatcher’s ran, were piaced under arms immediately after the attack commenced, prepared for any emergency which might arise. The Fifth corps moved off to the left, towards Dinwiddie Court House, during last night, for the purpose of sup- porting Sheridan, who was actively engaged during a greater portion of the day yesterday, and whose losses, as indicated by the number of wounded sent to the rear to- day, must have been considerable. THE SBCOND FILLS THE GAP VACATED BY THE FIFTH CORPS. ‘The line of the Second was drawn in about three quar- tors of a mile, and a proper disposition made for the pur- pose of protecting its front and left flank, which had been uncovered by Warren's movement. Beyond slight skir- mishing between the pickets, and a little artillery prac- tice in front of the Second division, the corps has not been engaged during the day, its duty being limited to holding its present position and awaiting developments from Sheridan and Warren. RECKIVING SUPPLIES. Advantage has been taken of the quiet to issue rations, forage and ammunition, and in replenishing the ex- hausted mess chests of the officers. The roads between Humphreys’ station and the left of our line, which the recent rain had rendered almost impassable, have been “corduroyed,” and are now in an excellent condition for the passage of the trains. ‘THE WOUNDED. The wounded were brought down to Humphreys’ sta- tion to-day, for the purpose of being sent to City Point. In the meantime the rebels have not been idle in our front. Large working parties were observed this morning engaged in repairing a fort in front of the First division line, which was considerably injured by our artillery during the engagement of yesterday. This fort, which is a formidable one, % commanded by our batteries as now in position, and was completely silenced by them while the fight was going on. GALLANTRY OF THE FIRST DIVISION. The fight of the First division yesterday afternoon was an extremely handsome affair, and General Humphreys speaks in glowing terms of the steady bravery of the troops. When the Third division of the Fifth, under General Crawford, too strongly pressed, fell back, the soldiers of the First, led by their gallant and popular commander, General Miles, advanced to its sup- port, and, meeting the rebels, flushed with their tempo- rarp success, checked their advance, and, moving for- ward with steady, unfaltering steps, drove them back over the ground they had gained and advanced their own line three-quarters of a mile, when they halted in obedience to the command, which alone prevented a continuance of their march, General Miles was every- where present, personally superintending the move- ment, His horse was killed under him; but he escaped uninjured. DIFFICULTTES OF THR FIGHTING GROUND. As stated in a previous despatch, the condition of the country was to the highest extent unfavorable for move- ments, and it was with tne greatest difficulty that the artillery was brought to the front. The guns were seve. ral times unlimbered, and, the horses being detached, were drawn forward by the men, who worked with the most cheerful enthusiasm and energy. The affair has made the troops very jubilant and confident, and in the great battle which cannot be much longer delayed, it is safe to predict that the fact will be demonstrated that the soldiers of the Army of the Potomac, often belied and oftener misled, are unsurpassed in the world. WHAT A REBEL COLONEL ThovGHT. Colonel Elm, commanding the Fourteenth North Caro- Mna cavalry, was captured by General Sheridan during the fight of yesterday, and was sent to General Hum- phreys, and by him to army headquarters, He belonged to the Seventh infantry before the war, and was known by one or two of the officers at corps headquarters. He ‘was very free and open in conversation, and stated that the rebel leaders were -very confident of victory, and ex- pressed his conviction that our attempt upon Lee’s com- munications would result ina complete failure, as that great General, in long anticipation of this movement, ‘was prepared for every possible emergency. Other rebel offices, however, wounded and in our hospitals, are of the opinion that the road will be taken. In which opinion it is pleasing to remember General Grant entirely coin- cides, A large number of contrabands of every description have come into our lines during the day, and moved down towards City Point. A BRIGADE OF BLACKS FIGHTING AGAINST THR FIFTH CORFR, It is stated that a brigade of colored troops wore fight- ing the Fifth corps yesterday, white troops being placed in their rear to urge them forward. Hpport says that they fought admirably. RXPEOTING A GENERAL ATTACK BY THRGIRTH AND NINTH CORFR, An attack on the enemy’s works in front of Petersburg by the Sixth and Ninth corps, ia anticipated at an carly hour to-morrow morning. It is thought the enemy's line in that vicinity is greatly attenuated, and that a vigorous movement will enable our trooops to reach the city, If the attack is made it will doubtless result\in an engage- ment along the entire line, THE FIFTH CORPS, \ Mr. L. A. Hendrick’s Despatches: Heapquanrers, Fieri Army Cot Naan Dixwiopre Court House, April 1 nate, } O0-OPERATION OF Ti FIFTH CORPS WITH BITRRITDAN. This has been a day of glorious triamph, As stated in my despatch of last evening, General Ayres’ division ‘was gent to the support of Sheridan, and if possible, by the combined effort of infantry and cavalry, to) make up for che dofeat of Sheridan the day before, The defeat was more than made up, The burden of the ‘work was done by (he cavalry, and their daring ¢hasges aw splen- did vietories will be fully chronicled by the cavalry cor- It is known that they have taken nearly five thousand prisoners, eight cannon, besides capturing the entire trains of Picket’s division. ‘The fighting took place mM the afternoom. All the fore part of the day was intensely quict. Meamtime General Grifin’s and Crawford's divisions advanced im the direc- tion of Dinwiddie Court House, and, meeting but little Opposition on the way, they have had very little fighting. I te expected that toynorrow will be an active day in pushing Bp our victories, { WARREN RRMOVED. Unexpectedly to many, General Warren was relieved from command of the corps today and General Gib- bon assigned temporarily to the command. Various Teasons wero given for this change. The general under- standing i that it was on account of alleged disobe- dience of orders. One thing is certain, that he has always nad the respect and confidence of his troops, His courage is of the highest order, But let the com- _mander pf the corps be who he will, the treops will never falter in their allegiance and-duty, | THRER PRIVATES CAPTURE FIFTEEN REBEL CAVALRY. Wm, H. Streyer, Achlind McCroney and Waltér Cronk- rite, privates of Major Jacklin’s Sixteenth Michigan _sharpshooters, this morning captured fifteen rebel cav- ‘alrymen—a captain, sgryeant an@ thirteen privates, Pursuing their vocation as skirmiehers on our front they saw these cavalrymen moving along and cautiously ad- ‘vanced to intercept them. “Halt and surrender,” called out Strever. “Surrender to whom?” inquisitively responded Cap- tainiGlements, leader of the rebel horsemen. “Yop are in rear of our battle line, and it is surrender or speedy death to you,’’ replied Strever. ‘The Captam surrendered, gaye up his sword, carbine and a.revolver, and told his men to follow his example, which they of course did. The three captors marched their prisoners to corps headquarters, Very much cha- grined were Captain Clements and his men to find they had been made the victims of a sharp Yankee trick; but their chagrin came too late. The men’ belonged to the Sixteenth North Carolina cavalry regiment. OFFICIAL RETURN OF YESTERDAY'S LOSSES, Complete returns have not yet come in of our losses yesterday. At the hospitals there have thus far been admitted seven hundred and nine wounded, It is supposed that the killed and captured will swell this number to fully one thousand, from which it will be seen that my estimate of losses in my last despatch, was a good deal below the real amount. But experience has long since shown the im- possibility of stating very accurately losses directly suc- ceeding a fight. It is believed, however, that in this day's contest, as on the previous day, the enemy’s loss largely exceeds our own. ‘Too much credit cannot be given to Captain Walbon, chief of the ambulance corps, for his activity and promptitude, shown in not only getting our wounded from the field, but in their speedy removal to City Point, preliminary to being conveyed to Northern hospitals for final treatment. All the remaining wounded, except those the nature of whose wounds will not admit of removal, wero to-day taken away. ‘And in this connection I cannot speak too highly of the efficioncy of the multitude of corps surgeons, the dis- patch and skill with which the wounds are dressed, and the humane care shown in making the wounded as com- fortable as possible under the circumstances, Under the able and accomplished Dr. Faxon, Surgeon-ta.Chief of the Fifth Corps at City Point, it is well known that the same skilfal treatment, with increased comfort, will be shown them on their assignment to his custody. WOUNDED OPYICERS TAKEN PRIBONER?. It ie cheerful to know that but few of our wounded fe!) into the hands of the enemy. Thus far I havo heard of but two officers waunded and taken prisoners—Captain Pinkington, Fifth New York, and Major Dikeman, Fif- teenth New York heavy artillery, The first was wounded in the hip, and the latter in the leg, but neither believed to be serious wounds. A STAPP OPFICRR VERY NRARLY CAPTURED, Brevet Major Gentry, Commissary of Musters on Gen. ‘Warren’s staff, had a narrow escape from capture. He had been sent to arrange the picket line. In the dark- ness he stumbled upon one of the enemy's videttes. “Who comes thar?” called out the vidette, his mode of pronouncing the last word revealing at once his birth- place as. south of Mason & Dixon’s line and the proba- bility that he was then and there working iu the interest of the Southern confederacy. “Hush your noise,” responded the Major, with sharp, didactic utterance; “Iam on the track of two cursed Yanks, and will soon have them prisoners if you keep shut your mouth, or otherwise they will get shut of me.”” The Major's self-porssession and sharpness served him against a Southern sojourn for which he has no strong liking. AGALLANT CoMMIBARY. In rallying our disorganized troops yesterday, Captain Finley, Commissary of the Third brigade, Second division, it appears, from the credit since given him, acted most handsomely and gallantly. He got together nearly a regiment, and went with them through the fight. The report that he was wounded arose from his ympany- ing Colone! Sergeant, of the Two Hundred and Tenth New York regiment, in the ambulance to the hospital after the latter was wounded. ANGLISH OFFIORRS ERING TUR FIGHT. The three English officers on the field yesterday during ‘the fight were Major Smythe, Royal Artillery; Captain Talbot, of the Light Guard, and Lieutenant Abercrom- bie, of a Canada regiment. It was noticed that they took a birds eye view of the contest, which certainly is com- plimentary to their {judgment as non-combatants, and another thing showing like good judgment were their compliments of the coolness and courage of our officers ana men in battle. WANTS TO HEE THE WAR OUT. Lieutenant Appleton, son of Nathan Appleton, of Bos- ton, and formerly of General Wainwright's gtaff, and who ‘was wounded in the Wilderncss, arrived to-day and ten- dered his services as volunteer aid to General Wain- wright, which proffer of services has been accepted. Ho has been improving his convalescence in foreign travel. After being wounded he resigned ; but he has come back because he wants to see the war out. Haanguan: Friern Army Corrs, rd April 2—4 A. M. } ‘THR NINTH OORFA REPORTED IN MOTION. News reaches us of continued victories all along our lines. It is confidently believed that we will have Po- teraburg within twenty-four hours. The story in fact ia that the Ninth corps have already broken through their lines, and that Sighting t now in progress in the outekirta of the city. THE SIXTH CORPS, Mr. Chas. Hannam’s Despatehes. Hravquanrans, Srxtu Anuy Corrs, Neak Peransouna, April 1, 1865. } THR SIRTH CORPS ETLL WAITING TO ATTACK. Nothing has occurred to-day in this corps either great or small. In front of General Wheaton’s division some picket firing took place before daybreak ; but it resulted from the nervousness of new troops, and soon ceased. On the front of the Ninth corps there has been the usual amount of artillery practice. YROMOMON OF LIRUT, COL WALPOLE, Lieutenant Colonel H. H. Walpole has been appointed to the command of the One Hundred and Twenty-second regiment New York Veluntcers, in place of Colonel Dwight, who was killed a week ago to-day. RBBRL MOVEMENTS, Wo have reason to believe that Hill’s corps, which is now on our front, has lately been reinforced by several fresh brigades, and that a number of pieces of hght artillery have been brought fram Petersburg and put in their works. All along their lines the greatest activity i# observable, and both white and colored men are em- ployed strengthening their works, Suxpay Mornina—2 P. M. ‘THE HIXTH CORPS RRADY TO ATTACK. Shortty after ten o'clock last night all the batteries along the line of this corps opened on the rebels. The night has been clear and cold, and the artillery fire from ton battories @ regular feu de infer, This demonstration On our part was to provent the rebels moving mon away from our front to reinforce their right, and thus annoy Goneral Sheridan, of whove glorious success you have doudtiers heard before this can reach you, Bofors T again write you & great battle wll have beon fought by = eS ra > ew - this corps, as orders have already been issued for it advance on the enemy’s works. The pickeis on both sides are buaily engaged already, while the batteries maintain a brisk and heavy fire. OROD’S COMMAND. Mr. John A. Brady’s De teh, Hrapquarrens, Detacumest ARMY OP THE JawEs, OPERATING WITH ‘ARMY oF THE Potomac, April 2, 1865. FAE ENEMY ATTACK VOSTER'S LINE, About four o'clock yesterday morning the enemy attacked General Foster's line, and after reaching his earthworks were driven back in confusion, with the loss of nearly a hundred. General Foster, in order to be prepared for amy move of the enemy, had ordered Colonel! Dandy to have his under arme at four A. M. The troops had been working at the breastworks up to an hour or two before, and were lying down a short distance in the rear of the At sharp four, just asthe troops were formed is line, the enemy made a mostunexpected dash upon the works. Such was the eelerity and silence with which theadvance ‘was made that the rebel battle flag was already floating on our parapets as our troops lined them. A short hand to hand fight took place, eventuating in the complete repulse of the enemy. ‘THE ENEMY’S FORCE. ‘The rebel force engaged in the attack consisted of por- tions of Davis’ and Cook’s brigades of Heth’s division, and Teale’s brigade of Wilcox’s division, all of Hill’s corps. Genera) Heth was on the field in person. AN INCIDENT. In the first advance of the rebels Captain Nichols, of the One Hundredth New York Volunteers, was taken prisoner, anaalmostin a minute deprived of his sword and valuables, A tall Mississippian took charge of him, guarding him with the revolver he had just stolen from him. When the rebels commenced to fly the guard en- deavored to force the Captain along, but the latter sud- denly seized the revolver and pointed it at his guard, who turned to flee, but was brought down by a bullet, and is now in the field hospital. The Captain returned triumphantly to his regiment, although destitute of everything except his revolver. THE FLEET. ar. Thomas M. Cook’s Despatch. Crry Pom, April 2, 1865. This is a glorious morning, It brings us tidings of great achievements, Everywhere the Union arms are gloriously successful. After three days’ successive fight- ing, and with fighting and mancuvring all of last night, we have put the enemy on the run, and achieved a suc- cess the magnitude of which can scarcely be appreciated at this early hour, ‘THR NAVAL FRINT ON THE JAMFS. At midnight last night Admiral Porter made a feint up the river with his gunboats, attacking the rebel fortifica: tions on the banks with great earnestness, The object of this attack was to create a diversion of the rebels (rom Petersburg, and possibly to cause the destruction of their rama, which were known to be ready for sinking the mo- ment we should manifest a disposition to move up the river. The naval attack lasted about two hours, but the full results attained have not yet been developed. THE PRESIDENT’S MOVEMENTS. Mr. Thomas M. Cook’s Despatch. Crry Pot, April 2, 1865. Peace missionaries are as abundant in this region as the rumors of peace that pervade the latitude of Wash- ington. The President, Secretary Seward, General Grant, Admiral Porter, Singleton, Sherman, Sheridan, Ord and a host of others are pointed out as disciples of the great popular doctrine. GRANT MANAGING THE PRACK NEGOTIATIONS. A survey of the field leads me to the conclusion that there is a sound reality in the stories of the efforts at peace-making hereabouts. Grant and Lee have been for two or three days engaged in a most earnest discussion of the great question. Strong argu- ments have passed between them, in which, at the present writing, Grant has gained most decided advantages. Yesterday he gainedjfive points in an ob- stinate dispute, These five points constitute an im- portant centre, commanding as many roads leading in various directions, and more particularly the approach to the Southside Railroad. A more decided pence vic- tory has not been gained hitherto, MR. LINCOLN SEEKS PROTECTION AGAINST THE ARMY OF OFFICESEEKERS, ‘The prolongation of President Lincoln’s visit here, and the flying visit of the Secretary of State, have given character to the wild and absurd rumors of negotiations of another character. Anybody at all familiar with Wash ington politics knows the terrible pressure brought to bear upon a President at the commencement of his term by office xeckers, That this pressure bas been so severe as to kill two Presidents in the history of our country is sufficient to characterize it asa dangerous pressure, and one in which an executive is justified in secking to es- cape. Here Mr. Lincoln is free from the unceasing cla- mor of outs and the piteous appeals of the ins. Here he is beyond the reach of politicians of all grades and schools, The unrelaxing system of military passes re- quired to reach this place holds the crowd in check. To ‘Washington they may come, but no further, To this ex- tent, and no more, has the President’s sojourn here to do with peace. Itgives him peace. Itis his grand flank movement on the irrepressible office seekers, But the machinery of the government must be kept in motion at all times, Tho heads of the several depart. ments can do very well until some grave questions of policy arises, when the Chief Magistrate must be con- sulted. Mr. Lincoln has been away from Washington over two weeks, Is it at all singular that in that time some important questions should arise that even the Premier is disqualified from determining? Such being the case, rather than subject his principal to the danger. ous pressure @ return to the capital would entail, the Secretary comes to the President, Is all this @ proceed- ing #0 strange as to justly startle the country? ‘MR. LINCOLN’S BTAY AT CITY POINT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PRACE, I tate the fact upon the best authority that neither Mr. Lincoln’s tarrying here nor Mr. Seward’s hasty visit has any reference to the mooted question of peace. PRACE THR REFULT OF VICTORY. ‘Your numerous correspondents will give you, in detail, the accounts of the splendid fighting of the past few days. Such is the real peace movement in progress here. No negotiated peace is looked for, at least at prevent. ‘The day for conferences is past. Peace, now, can only come with victory. Let the country, understand this fact. Let the people, if they really desire a termination of the war, prepare to fight. Lot recruiting go on with- out intermission. If Grant is compelled to sacrifice five thousand men in battle to-day, let there be ten other thousands ready to step in and fill the gape. Now that the spring campaign has commenced, let the people sup- port the war so earnestly that there need be no cessation of the fighting and there will be no summer campaign re- quired, We can keep our armies good at their present standard, or considerably reinforce them if necessary. ‘This the rebels cannot do. Their force is all in the field. When that force is scattered the war will end. It will not end until then, THE CASUALTIES. Additional Names of the Killed and Wounded in the Battles of Friday and Saturday. jaltics in Ci Second Corps March 31, aT DIVISION. Jobn Riley, 684 ight thigh; Geo Fox, Mith NY; © Redfeld, 126th NY; Wm Barrows, 39th N Y; Jas Golden, 126th NY; Wm Callaher, 126th N Y; Jas Boyd, 64th N'Y; Charles ‘Hommel, Tth 'N Y; B Staffer, 64th N Y; John Graham, 8ist Pa; George Geary, Sletpa; WE Chambers, 126th N {chael Burk, 49th Nf; James Drainer, Lith N ¥; ‘Nelson Adams, 148th Pa} Adam Neorhoot, 148th Pa;’ Samuel Hoffman, 684 Pas’ Wm J Ameigh, bad Pa; David Swier, 148th Pa; George W Stafey 148th Vas Hogh Gienar, 6 Y¥; MM Hubbard, 2tet ¥; J McIntosh, 62d N ¥; C Etilott) 62d Pa; John ean, O44N Y; Wu O Simonton, 63d Pa; FB Harding, 43d v M Taylor, 125th N Y; John Ward, 524 NY; HA Dimond, 1 Pa; Cady, 4th NY +) toner Nam Since, 125th N ¥; Robert Frazer, 62d NY; Alfred Hoims, 1260: J; Fred'A Wilson, Sth 'N H; Robert Patterson, 125th NJ; Thos H Sanders, goth HY Victor Linkey, 634 Pa; George Wi NY; David FP Mack,’ 6let NY; Lieut Michael nity, ad W ¥ HA; Pearle NY he i th desi Gemee in A tid, ‘ NY'A; John Hoyt, Bi NJ; Jona Dykeo, gist WY; i john Hoyt, ie 3 ry A Taseb a siisdte NY Wm W G Drew, oD NY; HE 5 ith, 1 ; ‘1th NY’ Jas Flemming ; UF iz iH Pa i mu i : Es ! Fy 2 Se SBS 53 38 ¥ Fi i & ¢ > af i 13 iE: sa F 2 fists ¢ Z # 4 5? =z HA 8 1th NY! rebel; Schwesen, 64th NY; Oliver King, $24 N ¥; Sist Pa; James M Louis, 69th Ala (rebel) ; Oscar 7th NY; Andrew A Allamann, 126th NY; John 53d Pa; Jacob Bodt, 7thN ¥;’ EJ Pearson, 19th Va (re- bel); Geo Andrews, 111th N ¥ (died); Philp Hilean, N¥; Jno Warren, doth N ¥ (3d div); NY; Jno Cross, 8th N J (3d div); a Tth N'Y: Jas Dufly, 16th Maine (6th corps); David Nobles, 53d Pa; Hogh chaw, 140th Pa; Simon Gray, 140th Pa; Jacob Zimmerman, ith NY; Valentine Harsch, 7th NY; Winfield Daly, 111th NY; Washington Wheeler, 125th N Y; Thos Farrell, 11th NY; Charles Bennir, 624 NY; Hugh Peck, 66th NY; BM'Cendless, 66th NY; Jobo Riley, 66.8 NY; Benjamin Beak, 148th Pa; Samuel T Kelley, 63d Pa; J Lutz, 7th N Y infantry ; Morris Powel Gist NY; Christian Krughting, 7th N Y infantry; Michael Garvin, 125th NY; L Krayer, 7th NY; Philip Smith, 7th NY; Michael Bucklov, 52d NY; Henry Krowler, ¢6ib NY? John Traner, 63d Pa; Daniel Grotman, 125th NY; Thomas Jarvis, 11}th NY; Gustavus Faikey, 52d NY; Solomon Bobnold, 63d Pa; Capt John Mas, 81st Pa; Win E Kruesken, 2a N ¥ artillery; G Maugher, 1th NY in- fantry; Patrick Hare, 66th N ¥; Henry J Robinson, 6th NY; Fanionsteid, Gad NY; Wo Budert, 68d Bas @ Va (rebel); Conrad Edel, 6lst NY; F Rea. er, Th NY; WGrier, TthN ¥; E Kane, 61st'N Y; M Beninet 125th NV; Chis C Clausy, 62d N Y's Alex Siegert J Cushman, 107th N ¥; Toos Smith, Sth NH; Thos Mack, 2d N Y artillery; BA Ives, 8ist Pa; C-Pall: man, 124th N Y; A B Lalie, 89th N Y; Robt Hanton, 62d NY!S Baker, 126th NY; LL, Watson, 28th Va (rebel), SECOND DIVISION. G W Derick, F, 20th Pa cav, groin; John Knowlton, I, 19th Maine, foot; Lieut Thos M Welsh, M, 6th N Y cay, right knee: Capt B H Leb, M, oth U § cay, right shoul der; Maj EM Duggan, Ist Mich cay, right’ thigh; John Linher, F, 6th US cay, left knee; Wm Hickley, ¢, 20th Ya cay, right shoulder; Robert Rosbrock, G, 6th U 8 cay, face; Jos Dai Ist Mich cay, left knee; Sergt John 8 Caskle S cay, right foot, rp Henry McFarland, M, 1st U Seay, right. foot; Corp Geo Blot, M, 20th Pa’cay, right foot;’ Corp Jas Moore, M, 6th U cay, right and left arm; John Mooney, M, 7th Mieh cay, right arm; John Thompson, M, 6th U & cav, right shoul: der; @ Duggan, G, Ist Mich cay, right thigh; Eli Bur. tich, G, 16th Ma'ne cav, head; Bat Gorman, F, 6th U8 cay, right lung; @ orge Nash,’L, Ist Mich cav, head; Jos Miller, F, 6th UScav; B Winner, K, 26th Mich; JW Gerr.ngeford, A, 6th US cav; WW Leaman, A, 20th Pa cav; Licut Henry B Harre, A, 16th N Carolina; Licut Col Boyd Edelin, 16th North Carolina; Capt Thos Low, F, 8th N Y heavy art; Michael Moseley, F, 8th N ¥ heavy art; Corp R Douglass, E, 36th Wis; Lieut Abert Risley, K, 10th NY; Edward Bray, E, 19th Maine: Jas Kerns, E, 14th CV; Silvin. Bennett, B, 66th N Y; Je- thien Pease, D, 1®th Maine; Licut.Mark Hopkins, C, 7b Va; Edwin P White, F, 19th Me; Wm B Taylor,’ 4, 7th Va; Corp David B Hunt, B, 7th Va. THIRD DIVISION, John Walkor, 40th NY; John Roberts, Ist Mase; Jobn Dean, 7th NJ; Geo W Covill, Lith Mass; Wr Sinclair, 93d N ¥; John Smith, 11th N J; Martin Moren, 11th NJ} Michael Du Cum, 105th Pa; J H Norton, 6th NY; Martin Shermerhorn, 10th Pa; Wm H Rhodes, 120B VY; Pat Cusen, 34th Mass; AP Mason, 11th Mass; An- drew Cowen, 11th Mass; M L Granger, 11th Mass; Timoth Collins, 11th Mass; Charles Richardson, 120th NY; M Wygant, 120th N ¥; Louis Shuls, 11th'N J; Frank New- kirk, 1th NJ; Geo Lawson, 11th Mase; ‘Albert Berry, ith’ NJ; Pat McCauley, 120th NY; Jas Mich; Jas Fitzgerald, sth N J; N J; D # Ballard, 120th NY; 5 Abraham Spader, 120th NY; Chas Wilson, 11th Mass Andrew Morgan, 11th N J; Edward Cook, 1th NJ; G Turner, Ist Mass; Tray Ness, 11th NJ; John Arawal llth N'J; H J Pickering, 1th N J; John Bussel, 1 Mass; HM Bliss, Ist Mars; John Joyce, 1ith N J; Hiram th Mich; Luban Osborn, Ist Mass; 8 P Andrew, ; $8 Oorm, lth NJ; Joseph Riley, 1th NJ} — McGinnis, 105th Pa; John O Donald, 1st Mass; Wn Brown, Ist Mass; MW Le 120th NY; JP Rooser, 120th NY; Eli J Dow, Ist Mass; Robert ‘Jobnson, 110 NJ; John Reed, 11th'N J; Joseph E Clough, 11th Masa; Benj Bowen, 8th NJ; Henry Martin, 8th N J; — Depor, 120th NY; John Coyle, 120th N Y. ADDITIONAL NAMES OF WOUNDED IN THE SECOND conrs. Col Augustus Funk, 89th NY, right hip; Major G P Hamlink, 4th NY H art, leg, xeverely; Capt Jobn B Ged- dis, 126th N Y, hand; Firat Lieut Milo H- Hopper, 126th NY, forehead, slightly ; Second Lieut Clinton Paseo, 126th NY, side; Capt A A Rhinely M4Sth Pa; Liect AM Wright (rebel), 46th Va; Lieut John Benner, 148th Pa; Licut W Dender, 53d Pa; Lieut sam! Coldrn, 58d Pa; Capt EJ Hues, 111th NY; Lievt John Burk, '62d NY; Geo W Crane, 64th NY, WH Long, 69th NY; Patrick Manley, 126th N Y; Michael Larkins, 126th NY: Hugh J Edwards, 18th Pa; John B Hansel, 116th Ba; Chas H Wood, 53d Pa; Jobn Stantman, th N Y; ‘Thos T Thorndell, 116th Pa; H Weaton, 148th Pa; Chas Bower, 95th NY; H Wishans, S24 N Y; Jno Publ, 116th Pa; Dani F Covert, 126th N'Y; Chas’ Moom, 148th Pa; Win Perham, 16th Maine; George Tunand, 62d NY; Jno H Badshaw, 116th F Fallon, 116th Pa; M Machan, 53d Pa; T Melnemy, 110th Pa; Jno G Hahn, 16th Pa} Chas Hornyer, S24 N Ed P Cosgrove, 116th Pa; Jacob C Carey, 148th Pa; Francis May, 148th Pa; Chas Putnam, 4th NY; Eh Tate, 148th Pa; Chas Jones, 116th Pa; Bd Jouchino, 7th NJ; David A Canfield, 4th NY heav artillery ; Jonas T Puckard, 30th N Y;'Jas Mock, 148 Pa; A 'C Moore, 148th’ Pa; Thos’ Gray, 16th Pas Jno Dowdell, Mass; Orral F Cole, 53d Pa; Martin D Whipple, 63d ‘Pa; WH McCall, 53d Pa; John Smith, Gist NX Y; H W Lyman, 148th Pa; Peter P Loor, 148th Pa; James Allen, 64th N Y; Geo Craig, 53d Wm H Allvord, 53d Pa; Franklin D Hubbard, 111th N'Y; James Jones, 111th NY; Hudson Cartuer, 111th N A Hebrens, 7th NY; Jos Zear- man, 30th N Y; Chas Bishop, 116th Pa; Aubrey Porter, 116th Pa; Isaac Swartfagen, 116th Pa; J M Dickson, 116th Pa;'Jobn Ellis, 116th Pa; W Hein, 53d Pa; Wi Rogers, 6d Pa; Geu'L Lyons, Sid Pa: E Loucks, 63d | Fraukiln Cox, 63d Va; Jeremiah Lilly, 168th Pa; Wh Loughridge, 63d Pa; Ed Kelly, 624 NY; 8 Dishier, 63d Pa; Chas Gridly, 63d Pa; A Perdontis, 111th NY; ES Cogswell, 63d Pa; H Davenport, 111th NY; F Matta, 148th Pa’, H Landier, 7u)N J; 8 Stearns, filth NY} A Seeman, 7th N J; H Harris, 624 NY; Juo MeCroany, Illth NY; DC Westcott, 11th N-¥; Patt S Pease, 126th NY; Martin Van Dyne, i1ith N ¥; A McAdam, 24.N ¥ heavy artillery; Drayman, 684 Pa; B Salyard, 148th’ Pa; James MoGill, lat N Y> Jas $ Smith, 126th N m Prower, 111th N ¥; Ne than Crummel, 534 istian Ott, tth N J; A Knopf, 148th Pa; J W loan, 148th Pa; 8 H Gregory, 30th N ¥; Jas H Laihey, 126tn'N Y; GW Harris, 140th Pa; Aug Wentz, 68d Pa; dno Delshaw, 64th NY; H M She 62d NY; A Wandler, 53d Va! 8 A Coffin, 634 Pa; © Tur ner, 53d'Pa; Chris Shatter, th NJ; Jab Jolliff, 1 Pa; Alonzo Green, 126th N Y; Geo F Ellsworth, ith NJ} Geo Gross, Th NJ; FR Smith, 63d Pa; Chas Slagen, bat tery K, 4th US light artillery; Philip F Woll, battery K, 4th US light artiliery; JM Stowart, Ist Maine batiery! Corp Tucker, 1st Maine Battery. Casualties t the Fifth Corps March 31. Nicholas Ott, G, 884 Pa, right side; Mt Corp Nicholas Ott, right side; Henry 2 Mikle, K, 834 Pa, left shoulder, Xt Richter, é, ry right leg; Francis Donahoe,’ B, 834 Pa, head; W faldon, F, 83d Pa, breast; A Hilla, F, 20th Maine, side A Jones, A} 20th Maine, shoulder; Sergt’N'S Clark, H, 2008 Maine, head; Sergt Jas Davis, D,' 20th Maine, right thigh Sam! ' Messer, E, 20th Maine, left leg’ amputated! Bam! Kennedy, 1, 20th Maine, right arm: Jag hen, B, 20th Maine, heel; Geo F Bacon, A, 20th Maine, tefl leg amputated; Jas S Brewster, 'A, 20th Maine, ‘right hand; Corp Richd Hews, B, 20th’ Maine, neck; Frank M Hutchinson, A, 20th Maine, head: Wm J A, 20th Maine, left log amputated: Bam! Chaney, D, Maine, back; Silas Young, F, Maine, face; Jas Mofowan, H, 20th Maine, right hand; A Torry, 1, 20th Maine, tefl }, Ist Maine 8 8, head; P Delving, S shoulder, side} AK Lord, A, In jaine 8 8, left shoulder: Corp Chas A Hadley, ©) Ist Maine 88, richt leg; W 8 Small, A, Ist Maine's 3, right leg; Chas F Swain, Ay Ist Maine $x, shoulder; Chris kiventiart, Fy Ist Maine 8 8, left arm; Seng Daniel T Hinkle: Int Maine 8 8 bead; C Zor ringer, right foot; © O'Neil, Hy 118th va, lot log; J Lukens, K, 118th Pa, right hand; 0 Wright, K, 118th Pa, tight arm; HS Edwards, 'R, 118th Ra, left breast, AK Gage, G, Ist Mich, head, Serg © H Axtell, 1, let Mich, loft hip; JT Russell, G, 1st Mich, left hip; Serg W Kibbe, b, Ist Mich, left thigh; Cobb, F, 1st Mich, lett leg; B’ Wisenber head, Henry Tichenor, B, 4th Mi Jobn'F Crain, ©, 4th Mick, right sid Pa, left foot amp od, M Gila hand; Wm Aldritge, K, ist Pa, tert taker, 1, Olst Pa, iJ Weeght, 'C, Oe P thigh’, A’Daihl, F,) 91st Pa, fine breast and 4 i arm Armigh, G, 9st 'Pa, right’ leg; Geo 8 ry Pa, right bip; John Murray, F, Otst hip; John Beard, B, Olet Pa, bowels; R How gat’ Mass, brulke;’ A W Curtice, 1, 324 Mane, who der; Daniel W’ MeCarthor, #, ‘ad Mags,’ veck, (CONTINUED ON RIFTH PAGKI 5