New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-09
The Movements Of Gen. Busler-<;en. Gill;
more's Corps Brought from Char irsion
Whit in TO be Donc-On the Eve Of
murchiug.
From Our Special Correspondent
GES. BUTLLR's HEADQUAgTI

GEy. BUILER's HEADQUAgTTRs. May 4, le6+.
In April, Gen. Grant came to Fortress Non
roe to consult With Gen. Bner to what operations
could be- undertaken this Department IN cooperation
with the Army OF the Potomac. Gen. Butler suggested
two plans The frat required much larger fCrce thrn
could b. spared even for the purpose Of decided sue
cess here nasmuch 1t rendered victory elsewhere
decidedly uncertain and eit strong probabilities OF
disaster for which tbs success would not compensate
The second plan was therefore, adopted ~ Gen. Grant
and preparations made TO reinforce Gen. Butler by the
10Th Army Corps under Gen. Gilmore. Since that
tine Gen. Batie has devoted himself with untirin5
crgy to the perfection Of his plan and the necessary
arrangcmcns Of detail The undertaking is hazardous,
and win pro, enc Of tie boldest attempts Of TIE
Nothing has been spared the part Of Gen. Butler and
those 10 command under him to render certain,
and tho feeling prevails that We must viii. The de'e
olmsn; Of the plan will be indicated step by step In
succeeding fter Suffice II ~ Say that every possible
contingency hes been though OF and prepared for.
The greatest secrecy hss bcca preserved. AL even
now he iniliatory moyem' . Is making. ne whole
affair Is shrondod in mystery. One of the
most important objects was 10 throw the
Eehof of their guard 10 the destina-
ton of the expedition. The troops were, there
fore gathered at Yorktown, and as Gen. Gilmores
iorcos arrived they were encamped at Gloucester
Point ho opposite side OF the York River. Recon
nossancss We're sent out on both sides Of che lork
River from time TO time and latterly br ,ade was
transported to West Point lumber, timber piles, &e
sent up, and the construction Of docks for the
landing Of troops commenced. and IL sti being rgor-
o1siy prosecuted. Forage. commissa,y stores quarter
masters stores and all the necessary Accomplishments
Of such expedition were forwarded TO Yorktown and
Gloucester Point and now barges laden with supplies
IN the sIer apparently ready to move up with the
expedition to West Point. The effect - these opera
tons has been 10 keep the Rebels IA the qu viyei
tinal station has been established near "a. hand and a
late reconnaissance disclosed that the eue had thrown
their pcke.s forward to this side OF New Kent
Court-Honse, and were strengthening their position at
Bottoms Bridge aud along that bne.
The Rebels 20 divert Gen. Buffers attention threw
part II Gen. Pokets force into North Carolina and
attacked Newborn. where they were handsomely re-
pulsed 10y Gen. Palmer. They afterward attacked
Plymouth with what result Is too well known Gen.
n,ler not TO be- deferred rom bis main purpose by
the bullng Of flies. md concentrated his forces in
North Carolina by til evacuation OF Little Washington,
and other movement This enabled him to draw froul
the forces in that State a small body augment the
main body here The Withdrawal OF the 10th Corps
rom Morris and Folly Islands was sufficient indication
that BeaufegaId and his force would lee wanted else
where. Hence hear OF that redoubnble cheftan At
Petersburg. with from 1900 ~ 1900 men. route for
Richmond and Lees army IL is understood here that
lo has joined Lee. The Rebels withdrew their forces
rom North Carolina and have also gathered III ayaia
DE troops from other points These are leii in and
round Richmond. TO act rs Circumstances require.
The transfer of the 10th Army Corps from Charleston
Gloucester Point has been effected without any loss
nd the troops arrived in fine condition, and nov
n excellent spirits. On the first of May, Gen. Butler
clegrnphcd that he all ready and lifting orders
;or Grant replied that he should attack Lee Thurs
ny morning. This meant for Nv 10 move the night be.
pre that il tonight. Today the cmbarkation OF the
roops commences at Yorktown and Gloucester Point,
etas Of which will be given by another of yonr cor
rspondenV. Gen. Hinkss division OF colored troops
ombarking here. and will Join the fleet passes on
S way up the James River. The whole feet is con.
Dyed by Admiral Lees squadron OF monitors and gun
pats. The movement commences at darn, and by TO
orrow landing viii probably have been effected
point near Richmond and Petersburg. Gen. CHI
ore arrived this morning and assumes command Of
e 10Th Corps The 18th is updcr command Of Gen.
7. 4. Smith, An order was yesterday issued at York.
wn by the Medical Director. DIR. Suokley that every
an who could not march ten miles and then night
ould be sent to the rear Knapsaoss and oil super
los baggage have been dispensed with. and the troops
c In light marching order and ready for fight.
veyihlng now depends upon the successful landing
the James. II continue TO fool the Rebels az
u thus fr been done. We shall succeed In gettinga
IN erip upon the throat OF Lees srmy-that 49, Lis
ppes. Tomorrow. therefore, general attack will
made and sounds of Grants aud Buffers guns will
answered by sherman from Chattanooga and nom
,nks ON the Mississippi God grant tdai this cam
ign shall be at least the beginning Of the end!
The james River Expc dition.