Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-10
OFtiGIAL DISPATCHES,
Wan DEf'T, WAsHfssToN, !
May 3l-P. NJ.


this morning, at Harris Shops, has just been
received. 1t is az follows
4" The enemy came over on our hft last
evening and attacked. They were easily re-
pulsed and with considerable slaughter. To
relieve Gen. Warren, who was on the left.
speedily. Gen. Meade ordered an attack by
the balance Of our lines. Gen. Hancock was
the only one who received the order in time
to make an attack before dark. He drove
the enemy from his intre1ched skirmish line,
and still holds IL. / have no report Of our
losses, out suppose them to be small"
Other official dispatches (not from Grsnt)
were received at the same time and give more
details. They are dated yesterday tSOth
Mayl o'clock, r. NJ.
'ln the course Of the afternoon Warren has
pushed down on our left until his flank di-
vision under Crawford reached apoint abreast
Of Shady Grove Church. Crawford, having
got detached from ihe rest of the line. was
attacked aud crowded back little. The on
emy then threw force, which appears to
have consisted Of Ewell's corps, on Wauen's
left, attempting to turn it, but was repulsed.
The engagement was short, harp and decisive
Warren holds his ground At distance of
seven miles from Richmond. He reports that
be has taken a considerable number Of priso-
ners, and that there are many rebel dead on
the field. OF lis own losses he has not yet
a report. His latest dispatch says the enemy
are moving troops to his left apparently to
cover the approach to Richmond in that di-
rection.
On our right an active conflict has been
raging ever since dark, but was just closed.
As soon as the enemy attacked the left of
to pitch in but do not seem to have got ready
until after night fall. No report has yet been
received from them"
The other dispatch above referred to is
dated at O'Clock this morning, and states
thet in Hancock's attack last night Colonel
Brooks drove the enemy out Of a strong in
trencbed skirmish line and holds it. The
loss is not reported,
Burnside's whole corps got across Tolo-
potomy creek last evening and is in full con-
neotion with Warren's. The left OF Hancock
rests on this side of the creek. The 9th
corps is on Hancock's right and threatens
the left flank of the enemy. Smith ought to
arrive at Newcastle by noon, whence he can
support Warren and Burnside if necessary.
Sheridan's, with Gregg's and Torbitts divi-
sions Of cavalry, is on our left flank. Wilson
is on the right and rear for purposes reported
10 former dispatch The country therea-
bouts is thickly wooded with pines, with few
good openings. The indications this morn
Jog are that the enemy has fallen back of the
Chickahominy.
Nothing later has been received by this
Department.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington. May ALL -25 P. NJ.
To Mqj. Gen Dir
The following dispatch has been received
| from Gen: Butler
Yesterday all day heavy firing was heard
in the direction Of Mechanicsyille.
Six refugees from Richmond report that
Grant was on the Mechsnicville turnpike, IA
miles from Richmond, Yesterday; that they
heard the firing, and that Grant was diving
Lee.
A woman reports that meeting was held
yesterday while she was in Richmond TO see
whether the city should be surrendered or
burnt. The Mayor advocated surrender and
was put into Castle Thunder.
The enemy attacked my lines yesterday
and were repulsed. To-day all day they have
been demonstrating against my works on
Spring Hill. on the, easterly side OF the Ap-
pomattox, but are repulsed.
Nothing further since my telegram of this
evening from Gen. Grant.
Edwin NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DRPARTMENT, !
Washington, June $3.50 P. NJ.
To Moi. Gen. Dir:
A dispatch from Gen. Grant dated this
morning, June ?, at Bethsaida church, n
M. has ust been received. 1t states that
yesterday afternoon an attack aas ordered tc
be made on our left at Cold Hsrbor by the
9th corps, and the troops under Smith, War
rem, Burnside and Hancock being held 10
readiness to advance in their respective fronts
The attack was made with spirit about p
M. continuing until after dark, resulting in
! our carrying the enemy's works on the righ'
of the 9th corps, where we still hold them
and also the first line in front of Smith. The
Litter, however, were commanded by another
line in the rear, which made those carried un'
= tenable.
g The enemy made repeated assaults on eacf
of the corps not engaged in the main assault
but were repulsed with loss in every instance
Several hundred prisoners were taken, but
cannot say what number, nor estimate eithe
I our own nor the enemy's casualties. Durinl
the night the enemy made several assaults Il
regain what they had lost but failed.
: No dispatches from any other quarter hav
II reached the department to-day.
i 4. NJ. STANTON, Sec'y Of War
e WAsHINoToN, June 9. 1915 p. m.
!, To MAJ. Gen Dir
|. A dis patch from Gen. Grants headquarter'
dated yesterday, June l, at 10 a. m, has bee
received at this department.
,s 1t states that about 5 p. M, yesterday
"a Gen. Sheridan perceived force Of rebel cav
airy at Cold Harbor, which proved to DO Fit
y Hugh Lees division. he attacked and, afie
- hard fight, routed II, tohether with Cling
mans brigade of infantry, which came
l. Lees support.
!, Gen. Sheridan remained in possession {
~ the place. He reported at dark that be ha
At a considerable number OF prisoners, and th'
theEe were many rebel dead and wounded o
s. the field. He was ordered to hold the pos
. ton aud at 10 p. m the 9th corps was ser
-, out to occupy it.
o' We have not yet heard from Gems. Wrigf
or Sheridan this morning, and do not kno
ne whether the former got his troops to the
a.. S,,tth ,nnat he closa n M