Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-08
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AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
From Gen. MClellan's Commaud-
Another Brilliant Victory.

Prom war correspondent Associated Pross.l
ADVANCE NEAR WILLIAMSBURG, Va,
Monday evening, May 5th.-Yhen my des.
patch was sent last evening, the indica-
lions were that our troops would occupy
Williamsburg without much opposition.
Inc hrst indications of the enemies rear
guard being reinforced was the fact of their
pressing our lines about 8 o'clock in the
morning, showing determination to resist
our advance. Sufficient reinforcements
had arrived during the night to enable our
generals 70 act either on the offensive or
defensive. About O'Clock the enemy
opened on our troops posted on the left,
composed of Gen. HoOker's division and
other troops of Heintzleman's corps. The
loss in this vicinity was very heavy at times.
The loss in killed and wounded ia not
known, but supposed to be considerable
on both sides
The enemy was repulsed at all points
Gen. Peers brigade, stationed to the
right OF Gen. Hooker's, soon became en-
gagged here. The firing was very heavy for
about two hours, during which they hand.
somely repulsed the enemy in making a
charge.
Our loss here was about 80 killed and IS
wounded.
A brilliant victory was achieved about 8
O'Clock in the afternoon by Gen Hancock's
brigade, assisted by Kennedy's and Vince
iers batteries. They had been ordered TO
the right TO feel the enemy, and if possible
turn their left wing. Here they were met
by Gen. EarlE's brigade, consisting Of the
9th North Carolina aud Gath aud 3sth Yir-
ginia regiments, with a squadron of caTal-
~, who advanced in line of battle.
Our troops, who were quickly prepared
to receive them, opened heavy fire on
them, and the enemy advanced steadily to
within 100 yards, when Gen. Hancock
ordered a charge with the bayouet which
was executed with the greatest courage.
The enemy's line broke. They became
panic stricken and fed, leaving their dead
and wounded behind. They left upwards
OF 30 dead and 40 wounded. We took
nearly 200 of them prisoners. Among the
wounded were the Colonel and Lieut.. Col
ouel Of the 9th North Carolina Regiment.
Our loss was about Il killed and 40 woun-
ded.
Among the enemy's dead were the bodies
of the Lieut.. Colonel and Major of the 24th
Virginia Regiment together with several
other officers.
Their dead were buried by our troops,
and their wounded cared for.
The conduct OF Gen. Hancock and his
brigade on this occasion, has excited uni
versal admiration.
A standard of colors belonging to the
cavalry engaged was captured, and is now
on its way to Washington.
When the news of Hancock's success be-
came known, shout went up from tens
Of thousands of Union Threats, that made
the country resound for miles around.
Gen. Hancock remained during the night
in the works of the enemy.
Gen. Mcclellan aud staff arrived on the
field at o'clock, and Immediately rode 10
the front, where his presence among the
troops was most joyfully hailed. He inn
mediately assumed command in person.
The rain has poured down in torrents
Tia day. The troops suffer much from ex-
posture, but none complain.
Prom the information received from the
prisoners taken, the enemy will make de-
eisiVe stand at Williamsburg, reinforce
ments having been arriving all day, ard
Gen. J. E. johnson is in command
JED Davis was in Richmond from last ac-
counts.
The enemy's works are very formidable
and extend across the peninsula this side
of Williamsburg.
TUESDAY MORNISG.-This is a beautiful
May morning. The operations of to-day are
not yet known. The whole army is in good
spirits.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, May 6.-The enemy
evacuated this place and their works in
front last night. The rear guard passing
through about o'clock this morning.
Ats O'Clock Gen. Mcclellan and escort
entered the town and took possession
Abont $50 of the enemy's sick and wound
ed were left behind, without any ratiOns,
medicines or Surgeons They also left
number of their dead unburied. All of our
wounded in yesterdays engagement who
fell in their hands were left behind.
Col. Dwight, of the Excelsior Brigade,
Who was severely wounded in the engage
ment of yesterday, and taken prisoner, was
also left in the hospital.
The enemy suffered terribly. General
Ricketts, was killed.
They enemy had a force here yesterday
of $4,000 men, aud only decided 10 eVacn-
ate after the gallant bayonet charge of
Gen. Hancock.
The towns very pleasantly located, and
the majority Of the white inhabitants are
remaining.
The number of The enemy now in our
hands is abont one thousand, including the
wounded.
WAsHIxGTOS. May THE Fortress Nom
roe boat which left at o'clock this morn
ing, has arrived at Cherry Stone bringing
the following:
WILLIAMSBURG, Mayo.
10 Hon. =. n. Stanton, .See'y Of Var:
Every hour proves our victory more
complete. The enemy's loss is great, ss-i
pecially in officers.
l have just heard of Eve more of the
enemy's guns being captured.
Prisoners are constantly arriving.
[Signed,l g. B. McCLELLAS.
From Fortress Monroe.
FoRTREss MOxROE, 6.-The flag of truce