The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-05-13

again. For the past two hours the feet
has been moving to and fro, but the Mer-
rimac still lies under the guns Of Craney
Island. The Minnesota, Arago, and Van
derbilt have gone back TO their anchor
age, and their is no prospest Of fight.
The troops are going on board the trans
ports and the war vessels, including the
Monitor, and have returned to their an.
chorage. The President viewed the
action from a tug boat, lying about a
mile in the rear of the fleet. He has just
returned, and as he passed by the wharf,
he was vociferously cheered by the
troops.
Our fleet having retired the Merrimac
is again steaming out. The Monitor,
Dacota and Naugatuck, however, are still
in position off Sewell's Point.
An officer of the Seminole states that
the rebel staff on Sewell's Point was
twice shot away during the lombard
ment. The first time it fell, it was pick
ed up, and rebel, in red shirt, jump
ed on the ramparts with stump Of the
staff and flag. and waved it, when anoth-
er shell struck him, killing him, and it
is supposed others near him.
Of the mauy shots fired at the fleet by
the rebels, not one struck any of our YES
sells. Some went over their masts. but
most fell short.
The rebels could be distinctly seen
from the vessels carrying off their dead
and wounded.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, May 6.
| have the pleasure to announce the oc-
cupation of this place, after hard fought
action yesterday. Hancock's engage
ment had the effect TO turn the left Of the
enemy's line of works. The enemy aban.
doned their entire line during the night.
leaving all their sick and wounded In our
hvnds. Their loss was very severe.
We have some 800 wounded, and Of
the enemy more than 900 wounded and
prisoners. Their loss is heavy. our vic
tory complete
have sent cavalry in pursuit.
The conduct of our men was excellent,
with scarcely an exception.
The enemy's works were extensive and
strong. Our loss in Hooker's division is
heavy. but very little in other parts of
the field.
Hancock's success was gained with a
| loss of not over 20 killed and wounded.
We have other battles to fight before
reaching Richmond.
The rebels are flying from Williams
burg toward Richmond.
Mcclellan telegraphs from Johnston's
division as follows:
The weather is good to-day, but there
is great difficulty in getting up food on
account Of the roads very few wagons
have yet come up. Am | authorized to
follow the example of other Generals and
direct the names Of battles to be placed
on the colors of regiments
(S;gned) GEO B. MCCLELLAN.
Major General Commanding.
FIT. MONROE, May 80 Gideon
Wells, Secretary of the Navy II have
the honor to announce in the providence
of God, which smiles on just cause,
that the squadron under flag officer Far
ragut have been youchsafed glorious
victory and triumph in the capture OF
New Orleans, Forts Jackson, ST. PHILIPPE,
Livingston and Pike, the batteries below
and above New Orleans, AS we'll as the
total destruction of the enemy's gun
boats. steam rams, floating batteries. fire
RATS and obstructing bombs and chains.
The enemy with their own hands de-
stroyed from 8 to SO, 200. 900 worth OF
cotton &C. Our loss is So killed and
1875 wounded The enemy's loss is from
900 TO 500, besides several hundred
prisoners. am bearer Of dispatches.
Signed THEODORE BAlLIE.
Capt. and aid de Camp.