The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
LATEST NEWS.

T Mr. i. H. White of Gasten county, member of the
9TH N C. Regiment who wounded in the late battles
on the Rapidan passed through this place this Mon
day. morning and communicated us some information
in relation to the fighting between Lee and Grant He
left Richmond Thursday night and came through by the
Danville Railroad thus proving that that line open and
communication undsturbed Mr. White speaks in glow
ing terms of our victories the enemy and says that
Grant is the worst whipped man who started to
Richmond with yankee army The greater part of both
armies were engaged and the fighting stubborn, but
the enemy finally had to fee before the daring charges
our troops He thinks that our loss in killed is small
paratveiy speaking, but many wounded mostly slight
Below we give such as have been able to
gather from various sources.
The latest from Richmond states that everything
is working we'll The last fight between Lee and Grant
took place Tuesday the 10th, and official dispatch
from Gen. Lee says that the enemy driven back
everywhere. So x
The enemy under Gen. Burnside is in force between
Petersburg and Richmond. Gen. Beaurcgsrd commands
troops in the neghborhood of Petersburg, and
as ascerained, in all conflicts have been successful
Gen. Beauregard has collected formidable army Pc
ersbug and all confident that he will be able drive
the enemy from the country between Petersburg and
Richmond All attacks Notifications the James
River have failed.
The news from the West is of the most encouraging
character Everywhere our have been blessed with
THE BATTLES BETWEEN GRANT AND LEE.
We copy the following from the Richmond Sentinel:
Grants cavalry crossed the Rapdan at Ey's Ford on
"Wednesday morning the 4h inst, about day break His
infantry followed, crossing the day Eys Ford,
which not far from the mouth of the Rapdan and at
Germanna which miles higher up. Both of these
fors were below the right faux of Lee fortified position
On the same day, EweIls aud Hills corps were dis
patched from above and, by the morning. iThursday
the 5th had gained position very near Grants line of
fk,,of
to his flank from attack. And do him Justice, he
to have crossed in order fight; for he swiftly adj
days Battle, Thursday May 5. Lee received the attack
this occasion 1t consisted of powerful assault
Ewels corps. forming the left wing Of Lees army, and of
several repeated courageous and desperate attacks
of Hs divisions The attack on Eyell seems to have
been first and easiest sienced 1t resulted in the
pete repulse of the enemys right wing, with the loss of
four pieces of artillery and large number OF prisoners
how many is not definitely known.
Hills corps more obsnately attacked. The
my said to have charged with great vgor and bravery
advancing up very near lines. They received
with the heros worthy of the Veterans of Heaths and
Wilcoxs divisions and in every instance repused with
heavy slaughter. II.
An attempt to right flank with cavalry and ar
tery successfully resisted and driven back by Ros
and his gallant brigade of cavaly though greatly
numbered. This closed the operations of the first day
SECOND DAYS BATTLE.-On Friday May 9th Long
streets corps appeared in its old position right of Lees
army, (Ewells position being the left and HIPS in the
cenre) 1t had. believe been posted back towards
Gordonsyie, convenient to the expected field opera
tons 1t sgnazed its participation in the battle by turn
ing Grants right flank and driving from the field with
heavy loss
Hills corps quickly recovered ground lost early
in the morning while relieving with fresh troops, the d.
visions that had sustained the first days fight general
attack by centre and right wing appears to have been
then made which forced Grants lines back several miles
to the Wilderness with great loss in killed and wounded
Ewell, on his part not inert highly cieditable
flank movement was made by Brig Gen Gordon, OF his
command, which rewarded with success. and its
fruits the capture Of considerable number of prisoners
and the pressing of Grants right from Grmanna down to
Efys Ford When it is remembered that Grants right,
confronted by Ewell rested the Rapdan the difficulty
of hankng will be understood and its appreca
ted Here the battle of Friday rested.
Saturday produced no operations beyond some Skin
mishng. On Sunday morning the roar OF artillery
the following dispatch from Gen Lee told of the situation
follows:
The enemy have abandoned their position and
marching towards Fredericksburg ] am moving their
right flank Our advance is at Charlottesville"
The sum is this: Grant has made a bold obstinate
attack with the best soldiers he could bring together
and in great numbers. On Thursday he assaulted,
and everywhere defeated On Friday he received
the assault and had both his wings ontfanked and
turned and his whole line-right left and centre-dri-
for miles, with great loss. There lac sheltered
himself Saturday, while Lee seems have rested
prepared The next day he no longer would endure
attack but took up the line of flight, with Lee in pur
snt. He has been decisively repulsed, decisively
whipped, and now he iiesl So ends his magnificent
sOn to Richmond" So fail the hopes which the enc
my have built their great Thank Godl thank
God
Of what is yet to come, could speculate, but it
would be in ignorance of essential facts and best
it would be vain. Let rest in the full assurance
that the hero and his heroic army who for the
great and glorious victory which will gladden. the |
hearts of the Confederacy, and made fortunes SO
prosperous will reap from it all the fruits which cir
cunstances will allow
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