Nebraska advertiser., 1864-06-17
FROM VIRGINIA.
From Butler

works at Petersburg, on the lOlh, and
carried them, penetrating the town, but
not being supported by Gen. Gilmore.
who had Withdrawn his forces without a
conflict, Gen. Kraulz was obliged to withs
draw without further effort
He captured forty prisoners and n
piece Of artillery, which he brought away
with him.
June I5.-Bu!ler's headquarters 2:20
E. m. Smiths corps is coming in. 5000
having already arrived.
From Hunter
New York, June 12.-The Herald's
correspondence details Hunters move
ments at length. After leaving Cedar
creek, the rebel Mosby attempted to in
terrupi communication with the rear
They were partially successful, having
destroyed some buildings, burned a train
with stores, and captured q few men.
On occupying Woodstock the inha0i-
tants appeared friendly. Ia passing thro'
Mount Jackson, not a few N waved
their handkerchiefs from behind closed
blinds. and appeared pleased to see US.
On approaching New Market, the scene
of Gen. Sigel's encounter with Breckin-
ridge, we moved cautiously, but met with
no opposition.
On the march TO Harrisonburg we had
a slight sklrmish, but went into the place
without opposition. Here the command
was divided into two columns, one taking
the direct road TO Stanton, the other
bearing towards Port Republic.
About the same time the left column
was demonstrating against the rebel po-
sition at Port Republic, the column IN
the direction of Mount Crawford got in.
to an engagement at North River. To
aid the rebels the militia force was bro't
down from Slaunton. They attempted to
turn our line but failed, and were pushed
back IN such a manner that threatened 10
cut them off from Stanton.
This forced their right wing, under
Jones. to give way and retreat rapidly.
Many prisoners fell into our hands, in
Guiding a large number of deserters.
Our two columns were then united and
ready to continue the advance.
At the same time that Hunter left
Cedar creek, Crooks and Averill moved
from Lewisburg towards Staunton 10 join
Hunter.
OF this fight, Gen. Butler telegraphs:
Richmond papers of June 9TH have intel
hgence of a fight at Mount Crawford, be-
tween Hunter and Jones, in which Hun
ter was victorious, and Jones The rebel
commander killed. S~tauntoa was after
wards occupied by the Union forces.
This has since been confirmed.
June I5.-WashiDgton special says
rumor in town to day that Sheridan had
reached Gordonsville, on his way to join
Hunter, to destroy Richmond and Lynch.
burg Railroad. 1t is understood he will
pay a visit to Charlottesville, and accom-
plish all the damage possible TO railroads
and depots in his path. He is accom-
panied by a large cavalry force, fully
able TO cope with any body of the enemy
he may fall in with. 1t was supposed at
the time Sheridan started that he would
: pass around 10 the south side of Rich
mond and sever the railroad communica-
tons leading out of that city, but this por.
ton of the campaign has probably been
entrusted to Kautz. who once before raid
ed over that territory, and is therefore
familiar with the country.
Since Sheridan's destination has been
disclosed, importance of his movements
made apparent. Hunters column in
tended to act vigilantly and effectively in
the territory in which it is now engaged.
His intention understood to be not only
the capture Of Charlottesville and Lynch.
burg, but complete and thorough destruc-
ton of railroads connecting them with
G~ordonsville !; with Sheridan's assistance
he may be enabled to penetrate still far
Their into the interior and capture Dan
vile, it is well-known that railroad lines
leading to the rebel capitol are crowded
to their utmost capacity, with supplies to
the inhabitants of Richmond and Lees
army.
From the Army of the Potomac;
Washington. June 15.-Movement of
the Army of the Potomac 20 the south
side of Richmond across the Chickahom-
my and James river, has progressed far
enough to admit of The publication OF
some general facts, without danger of
premature disclosures.
!, After several days preparation move
ment commenced Sunday night, the 18th
) corps under Gen. Smith moved to the
White House and embarked on trans
ports for Bermuda Landing.
Wright's corps and Burnside's moved
to James bridge crossed the Chickahomi-
ny and marched to Charles city on James
river. Hancock's corps and Warren's
crossed the Chickahominy at Long bridge
and marched to Wilcox on James river.
This river was to be crossed by the army
al ore point.
Dispatch from Grant dated headquar-
ters, Wilcox Landing, $50 Monday eve
ming. states our forces reached that place
and would commence crossing James
river on Tuesday and that Smiths corps
would commence arriving from Ciiy
Point that night. No fighting reported
during the movement, except skirmishing
occasionally.
Gen. Grant was at Bermuda on Tues
day noon, dispatch from him dated 3 p.
m. says our forces will commence cross
ing James river to-day. The enemy
shows no signs yet Of having brought
troops TO the South side of Richmond.
New York, June 16.-World says pas