The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-14
Prom Gen. McCIeIIan.

BIVouAc IN FRoNT OF WuI1AMsBURH,(
May 8. 1862, 10 P. M.
Hon. 4. M. Stanton, Secretary Of RG-:
Alter arranging for movements up York
river, was urgently called here. find
Gen. Joe Johnston in front of me in strong
force-probably greater a good deal than my
own.
Gen. Hancock has taken two redoubts
and rspulsed Early's rebel brigade, by real
charge with the bayonst, taking one Colon ell
and one hundred and fifty men prisoners, and
killing at least two Colonels and many pri
Yates. His conduct was brilliant in the ex.
treme. 10 not know our exact loss, but
fear that Gen. Hooker has lost considerable
on our left.
learn from the prisoners taken that the
rebels intend di,puting every step to Rich
mond. shall run the risk Of at least hold
ing them in check here, while resume my
original plan.
My entire force is undoubtedly consdera-
blv inferior TO that OF the rebels, who will
fight WE'LL but will do all can with the
iorce at my disposal.
(Signed) GEO D MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 6.
To E. II. Stanton, Secretary of Var:
Every hour proves our victory more com
plete. The enemy's loss is great, especially
in officers, have just heard of five more
of their guns being captured. Prisoners are
constantly arriving
(Signed) GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 6.
Hon. E. II. Stanton:
have the pleasure to announce the occu-
patton oi this place. as the result OF a hard
fought action yesterday. Hancock's brigade
engagement had tho effect to turn the left of
the enemy's line of works. The enemy a.
bandoned his entire line during the night,
leaving all his sick and wounded in our hands
His loss yes 'erday was very severe. We
have some three hundred men killed; and
more than one thousand wounded and pris
oners. His loss is heavy.
Our victory is complete. have sent cav
airy in pursuit.
The conduct of our men was excellent,
with scarcely an exception. --..... .-.
The enemy's works were extensive and ex-
ceedingly strong.
Our loss in Hooker's division is heavy, bu!
very little in other parts of the field Han
cocks success was gained with loss of mol
over twenty killed and wounded.
We have other battles to fight before
reaching Richmond.
The rebels are flying from Williamsburg
toward Richmond. M.
Gen. Mcclellan telegraphs from Jehnton's
headquarters as follows:
The weather is good to day, but there is
great difficulty in getting up food on account
Of the roads. Very lew wagons have ye
come up.
Am authorized to follow the examples o
| other Generals, and direct the names Of bat
ties to be placed on the colors Of regiments
(Signed)
GEO B. MCCLELLAN,
Mai. Gen. Commanding.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 8-12 M.
10 the War Department.:
heard few inmates ago that the Galens
was aground off Hog Island. Judge MOI
badly, for the reason that Captain Rogers
does not throw over his coal. | have sen
him all the assistance he asks.
My troops are in motion and in magnfcen
spirits. They have all the air and feelings o
veterans. 1t would do your heart good tt
see them. have effected a junction with
General Franklin.
Instructions have been given SO that th'
navy will receive prompt support wheneve
and wherever required.
(Signed)
GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
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