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point his army received its supplies ever since
Grant crossed the Rapidan. We may add that
we do not sharc'the apprehensions Of many, that
Lee can make q raore obstinate defense on the
north or south Anna rivers than he has made
OH the Po, as the lines to be held on both those
rivers are much longer than that on tho Poto-
mac, and therefore much weaker.
NUMBER ONE.
NEW YonK, NAV l5--The official news is
glorious. Sheridan has taken Ashland, torn up
six miles more of railroads, destroyed locomo-
tives, trains of cars, Government store-house
and large amount of supplies fought and
whipped Stualt's cavalry, killed ]. L. B, Stuart,
taken two gulls and recaptured nearly 400 more
of our men including two colonies, driven the
enemy within their entrenchments at Richmond
and Joined Butler. 'na'|i
On Friday night the 5th and 9Th Corps of
Grants army made move on our left to get in
rear of Lee and drive him toward Linehburg.
Assault was to be made ut daybreak but as no
firing has been heard it is inferred that Lee
continued his retreat during the same night
Grants army Is well supplied and heavily re-
enforced
Goodby Southern Confederacy.
[Signed] ..#. Z. s. SANFORD.
NUMBER TWO.
CINCINNATI, May l5-l2M
The following is official:
The operation of the cavalry under command
of Major General Sheridan have been attended
with the most brilliant results.
On the 9th inst, leaving the army of the Po-
tomac, General Sheridan got into the enemy's
rear, broke both railroads between Hanover
Junction and Richmond captured several loco
motives and trains, destroyed Lees depot at
Beaver Dam with over million of ratons nd
vancrd to Yellow Tavern, where he fought the
rebel cavalry under Stuart, defeated them and
killed Stuart captured the first line of the
enemy's works. but finding them too strong. did
not venture to assault; destroyed the bridges
over the Chickahominy anl on the Central
Railroad, broke up its track for several miles,
and finally joined Butler on james river.
1t is thought that Lee is retreating toward
Lynchburg. Re.cnforccments are going rapidly
to Gen Grant. g..
NUMBER THREE.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May Is.
Governor Brough has just received the fol.
lowing highly important dispatch from the
Secretary of War, which he directs to be made
public:
"WAsHINeroS, May l5--9 A. NJ
"Gopernor Brough:
"The military intelligence last night is highly
satisfactory. The operations of Gen. Sherman
had compelled the enemy to evacuate Dalton,
and our army was operating upon his flank and
rear with the prospect of important results-
General Butler had attacked Fort Darling with
small loss to ourselves, and its speedy reduction
was constantly anticipated. The operations of
the cavalry corps under the command of Major
General Sheridan, were attended with the most
brilliant results.
"On the 9th inst, leaving the army of the Po-
tomac, Gen Sheridan got into the enemy's rear
broke both railroads between Hanover Junction
and Richmond captured several locomotives
and trains, destroyed Lees depot at Beaver
Dam, with over a million of rations advanced
to Yellow Tavern, where he fought the rebel
cavalry commanded by General j. Il. B. Stuart;
captured the first line of the enemy's works, but
finding them too strong did not venture to as
ssut them. He destroyed the bridge over the
Chickahominy, on the Central railroad, broke
up its track for several miles, and finally Joined
the forces Of General Butler on the James river.
He reports that his whole loss is not over $50
men in killed and wounded, and not more than
one hundred horses. The latest date from Gen.
Grant and the Army of the Potomac is 6:30 yes
terday morning. The 9Th and 9th Corps had
advanced during the night and We're to have
attacked Mt daylight but there was no sound
of battle heard at headquarters nor any during
the day. This movement, it is believed com
pels Lee to retire by Lynchburg and it is sup
posed that he withdrew during Friday night
The rebel papers state that our force had de-
stroyed the bridge over New River, and large
extent of railroad south of Lynchburg, and
great quantity of supplies.
"Re-enforcements are going forward rapidly
to Generr Grant, and it is believed that his
whole loss will be filled up.
"Make this public, as the present condition
of military operations so far as known at this
Department.
"(Signed) =, M. STANTON,
..'Secretary of war.