Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-29

Warren ard Hancock.
In the evening the enemy attacked Gen
eral Hancock vigorously, but were repulsed.
The purpose being accomplished, the
troops we're Withdrawn from the advanced
position to which they had been pushed,
to nearer their former line of occupation.
The telegrams of General Grant give all
the details received.
CRY PoNT, Oct. q.
Hon. E. NJ Stanton
have just returned from the crossing
of the Boydton plank road at Hatcher's
Creek.
Our line now extends from its former
left to Armstrong; Mill, thence by the
South Bank of Hatcher's Creek, at the
point above named.
At every point the enemy was found
intrenched, and his works manned. No
attack was made during the day, further
than to drive the pickets and cavalry in
side the main work. Our casualties have
been light, probably less than 200 killed,
wounded and missing. The same is prob
ably true Of the enemy.
We captured seven loaded teams, on
their way from Stone Creek, about dozen
beef cattle, travelling forge, and from
seventy-ave to one hundred prisoners.
On our right Butler extended around as
far as Yorktown without finding point
unguarded.
We shall keep our troops out where
they are until towards noon, in hopes of
inviting an attack.
[Signedl US. GRANT,
Lieut.. General.
CITY POINT, Oct %.
To Hon. E. NJ Stanton: r
The attack on Hancock, now that the
report has been received, proves decided
success. He repulsed the enemy and re-
manned in his position, holding possession
of the field till midnight, when he COM
meneed Withdrawing. Orders bad been
given for the withdrawal of the I'd Corps
before the attack was made.
We lost no prisoners except the usual
stragglers, who are always picked up.
Our captures for the day, on the south
side, foot up 9lO prisoners.
The rebel General Desring is reported
killed.
General Meade, in his report, says; 1
am induced to believe that the success Of
the operation, which was most decided,
was mainly due to the personal exerlions
of Major General Hancock and the con-
spicuous gsllantry of Brigadier General
Bagen.
TSigned7 q. S. GRANT.
Lieutenant General.
Reports from Gen. Sherman's Depart
ment to six o'clock indicate that the rebel
army is again threatening demonstrations
against Tennessee, but there is no reason
to doubt that Sherman and Thomas will
be found prepared for whatever movement
may take place.
Reports from Missouri and Arkansas
concur in stating the defeat of Price with
heavy loss. -s
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.
New York, Oct. %.
: The Tri5tlne's special from the Army of
the Potomac, 9th, says: This morning
the entire army is in motion, with six days
rations and ammunition for any emergency.
The movement is on the left flank, and
Gregg's cavalry is swinging round toward
the South Side Railroad and the Appoma-
tox The immediate objective points are
the South Side Railroad and the Appoma-
tox river, in a circle with the existing for
titled lines.
GEN. MEADE To BE REMOVED,
The Worlds Washington special says;
General Meade is to be removed
BILL ANDERSON KILLED.
ST. LOUIS Oct. 2s.
An official dispatch just received from
headquarters at st. Joseph, says:
The guerrilla iend Bill Anderson, and
seven of his men were killed yesterday at
Albany, Ray county.
Six men are to be shot here tomorrow,
in retaliation for the murder of Major
Wilson and six men.