Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-26
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To KSor- GsasTaI Dis:

WAsHrHarOE, May 24-iOP. Il.
To KGOr- General Di-:
A dispatch from Grant, dated II Selook
last night, states that the army moved its
position to North Anna, following olosalV
on Lees army. The 9th and 6th e,rp1
marched BY way Of Harris Store 70
Jerics's Ford, and the 9th corps succeeded
IN etfeeting q crossing and getting int .
position without much opposition. Short
~ AFTER, however, they were violently Ct,
tackled, and handsomely repulsed the AZ
tack without muoa loss to JUS. We esp-
tured some prisoners. Byervthin1 Looks
exceedingly favorable.
Another disPateh giving detail Of the
movements and speaking Of the rebel as-
ssult on Wsrren's position say he vss At
tackled with great Vehemence. Ihave rev
er heard more rapid firing either Of artil
lery or musketry. The attack resulted Ia
8 destructive repulss to the enemy. At
the position attacked by Hancock the reb-
els were entrenohed and in considerable
force between the creek ne had crossed
and the river, and made pertinacious re-
sistsnce TO his onset, but before dark he
had forced them from their works and
driven theu across the stresm. Il Is al
so said that in these engagements the
slaughter Of the enemy was great. Our
losses were inoonsiderable. The rebels
charged against our artillery and suffered,
especially from esnnister.
A dispatch from Grant dated 8 o'clock
this morning, has also been received. Il
states that the enemy have fallen back
from the North Anna and we are in pur-
suit. Negroes who have come in say that
Lee is falling back on Richmond.
Other official dispatches from head
quarters say Warren, Burnside and Han
cock are pushing forward after the r.
treating army. Warner captured . good
number Of prisoners last evening, but he
had not time to count them, or ascertain
his loss.
Hancock is stormiDg rife pits on this
side Of the river. Last evening he also
took between 100 and 200 prisoners and
drove many rebels into the river, where
they were drowned.
Warren also captured some official Pc
pers, among which was an official order,
call ng out boys Of IS years Of age to gar.
rison Richmond Ambulance men and
musicians are also ordered into the ranks
Sheridan was this morning at Dunkirk,
and will be at Milford tonight.
No dispatches been received to-day from
Sherman, and none expected for several
days.
Dispatches from Butler have been 70.
oeived today, relating briefly his respect
i've forces.
Admiral Lee, in 3 telegram, dated the
22d, to the Secretary Of the Navy states
that last night and Saturday night the en-
emy attacked the army, and was handsome
/ ly repulsed.
A dispatch from Candy, dated the 18Th,
mouth Of Red River, states that Banks
troops had arrived ct Semmesport ysstsr-
day, and will reach Morgsn's to-day. The
army is in better condition than was ex-
peoted, and will soon be ready to resume
offensive operations.
(signed) EN-. STANTON.
The Herald correspondent says General
Hancock moved his corps st midnight Of
the 10th, following the road opened BY our
cavalry and marched to Bowling Green
unobstruote1, crossing the Mattapony ct
Milford. After proceeding about 3 mile
south, Hancock halted his column and
formed in line Of battle in 8 commanding
| pO5lIlOn on the CREST OF range OF nlll9
where he is confident that he can stand
against any force Lee may deem it prudent
10 stack with.
We occupy the railroad between the
rebel army and Richmond, over which Lee
Transported all the supplies for his army.
Lee must vscste his stronghold in the
swamps and forest near SpottsylVanis
Court House shd cut his way through the
net which he is entangled and march his
army RichmondWard, or he must crush
the Army Of the Potomsc where il lies.
Another correspondent says that Lee
finds his position in front Of Spottsylvania
completely turned and is compelled 70
sbsndon It. Il is consequently now .
race who shall first reach the next line Of
rebel defences, supposed to be on the
North Anna. Lee is a trihe ohesd Of our
army in q good condition.
May 21st.-Gen. Wright was attacked
but soon put the rebels to fight.
Another correspondent says Of the hght
at Mslford station, ,French's batteFyamused
the rebels while the cavalry force hanksd
their position, when they beat hssty rs
treat leaving behind the battery. six
officers and go men, besides q quantity Of
delicsoies, wearing apparel ,,eto, sent up
from Richmond on the day previous.