Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-10
OFFICIAL DisPA7oHEs.
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June so p. NJ.

To Ndj. Gen. DIR:
A dispatch dated yesterday at $50 p. M,
hss this evening been received from General
sherman. He reports that on "Wednesday,
June LIST, Mcpherson moved up from Dallas
10 the point 10 front of the enemy at New
Hope church. On Thursday, June I'd, Seho-
Geld and Hooker having been shifted to the
extreme left. pushed forward towards Mari
eta AT the same time Sloneman's and Gar
rard's cavalry were sent TO Altoona pass
which they reached and hold possession OF
These movements, the dispatch says, have
secured that pass. which was considered a
formidable one. Movements are reported by
the dispatch as in progress which are not now
proper for publication.
Nothing has been heard from Gen. Gram
since his dispatch Of o'clock yesterday
Teleeraphic communication has been delayed
by violent storm on the peninsula yesterday
evening and last night and cannot be estsb'
lished before some time tomorrow.
E. NJ. STANTON, Sec'y Of War.
WAsH1NsroN, June 40 A. NJ.
To MAJ. Gen. Dir
Dispatches from Gen. Grants headquar-
tiers, dated 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon
have been received.
No operations took place on Thursday
Yesterday at A Ia O'Clock in the morning
Gen. Grant made an attack on the enemy,
line Of works, of which be makes the follow
ing report:
1--WE assaulted at 4 80 a. m. driving the
enemy within his intrenobments at all points,
but without gaining any decisive advantage
Our troops now occupy a position close to
the enemy, some places within hlty yards
avA rar,atpfnu nur lgaa Npaa ut
nor do suppose the enemy lost heavily
We captured over 500 prisoners, mostly from
Breckenridge's command.
Another later official report, but not from
Grant, estimates the number OF our killed
and wounded ct about 5000.
Z. Nj. STANTON, Sec'y Of War.
WAsHINsToN, June 81 p. M.
To Moj. Gen. Di1:
A dispatch from Gen. Grants headquarters
dated half past eight o'clock last night, has
been received 1t states that about p. m
Friday June 8. the enemy suddenly attack ed
Smiths brigade OF Gibbons division. The
battle lasted with great fury for hall an hour
The attack was unwaveringly repulsod.-
Smiths losses were uncomfortable.
At p. m. Wilson with his cavalry fell
upon the rear Of brigade of Heth's division
which Lee had thrown around to his left, ap.
parently with the intention of enveloping
Burnside. After a sharp but short conAc,
Wilson drove them from their rifle pits in
confusion. He took few prisoners. He had
previously fought and routed Gordon's brig
nde Of rebel cavalry.
During these fights be lost several officers
among them Col. Preston. LIST VT. cavalry
killed Col. Benjamin, s,h N. Y, seriously
wounded Gen. Stannard, serving in the 18th
corps, was severely wounded yesterday, Fri
day.
Our entire loss in killed, wounded and mis-
sing during the three days operations around
Cold harbor will not exceed. according to the
Adjuiant Generals report, 1900.
This morning, Saturday, June 4th, the
enemy's LETT wing in front of Burnside was
found to have been drawn in during the night.
Col. Cessnola, in command of 5000 men,
arrived here yesterday, having marched from
Port Royal.
TelegTaphic communication between Cher
ry Stone and Fortress Monroe continues I'M
interruted.
A dispatch from Gen. Sherman, dated yes
terday, June 4th s a. M, thirteen miles west
OF Marietta, reports that his left is we'll a
round covering all the roads from the South
to the railroad about Ackworth. His caval-
ny has been in Ackworth, and occupies in
force all Altoona pass
No other military intelligence has been re-
eeived by this department.
4. NJ STANTON, Secy OF War.
WAsHINeToN, June 6, 7 A. M.
To Maj. Gen. Dir:
We have "a dispatch from Gen. Grants
Headquarters, down to 8 o'clock last evening
which states that there had been no fighting
during the day
The enemy made an attack Saturday morn
ing upon Gems. Hancock Wright and Smith
but were everywhere repulsed Gen. Han
cocks lines are within forty yards Of the
rebel works.
A dispatch from Gen. Sherman, dated yes
terday, $50 p. NJ, at Altoona Creek, states
that the enemy, discovering us moving around
on his right flank, abandoned his position
last night and marched off.
The army supplies of forage and provisions
are ample.
(siened,) E. NJ. STANTON. Sec'y War
WAsHINoToN, June Go P. M.
To Maj. Gen. Die.
Dispatches have been received from Geo
Grants headquarters to-day. but they report
only certain changes in the position of corps
and contemplated operations. They state
that everything is going on we'll.
The chief quartermaster OF the army re-
ports personal inspection Of the depot at
White House, and that it is in most efficient
state. All needful supplies are on hand and
wagons to transport them easily to the army.
The wounded are being brought in and
transports are not delayed moment.
dispatch from Gen. Sherman, dated -
o'clock a; noon to-day, at Ackworth, says
/ am now on the railroad at Ackworth station
and have full possession to within six miles
of Marietta. All we'll.
No other military intelligence to-day.
Il. M. sziSroS, ses'y Of War.