Evening star., 1864-05-12
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
A Brief Rest-Lee II eported Agai n r etreat.
tng-Another Advance rdefed-The En-.
emy Forced Rack

A Brief r Rest-Lee II eported Asain n r ctr eat.
tng-Another Advance Ordered-The En-.
emy Forced Back.
ASSOCIATED Press War Correspondence.
Dispatches from the Army Of the Potomac
speak Of Gen. Wright, who succeeds the late
Gen. Sedgwick, as an able soldier, and who
will not fail to secure the confidence of those
over whom he ia placed.
No movement of the army was intended to
be made on Monday, but a brief period Of rest
given to the army after their heavy labors OF
the past week. All was very quiet along the
lines till late In the afternoon. It was thought
the enemy were probably falling back, or that
Gen. Lee had already gone to Richmond to
meet Gen. Smith, who was reported as being
close to that place, and therefore move for
ward along our entire line was determined on
and commenced at half. past five O'Clock, the
right consisting OF Gems. Blrney's and Glib
Sons divisions lon. Of Of the sd corps, and Uarrolls
being the centre, with the 9th corps ON the left
The right crossed branch Of the Po river
and charged on light horse battery which
was posted to cover a small bridge, but which
quickly 1imbered up and started OF, the skir.
mishers supporting 1t also retreating.
In front OF Warren, and on the left of Gen.
the shell and round shot from one of the enemys
batteries placed in the woods coming in rather
close proximity to some lockers. ON in an open
field in the rear Of Gen. Warren's headqaar-
-.
The enemy were driven back about three.
fourths OF q mile, and at dark the firing ceased.
A few prisoners were captured. They be.
long to Wilcox's division Of Hill's CORPS
1t Is believed, however, that Longstreet's
corps was the only one in our front, and that
he was left there to impede our progress as
respon dent, "we shall know in the morning.
rebel cavalry brigade is reported as having
Deen seen on the north side OF the Rapidan on
Monday, near fredericksburg. As the latter
na0 oaein
have been sent thither to be forwarded to He'll
Plain, and thence by transports to Washing
ton.
Messengers have been sent forward to stop
an boats going up the Potomac, and to load
them with wounded. -,
The Latest-General Warren Handsom civ
Whips the Enemy.
BATTLE-EIELD, May 10.-Last night about II
o'clock the rebels in front of General Warren's
corps made an assault on line of rifie.pits
hastily constructed.
Our men gave them a volley and tell back.
for the purpose Of drawing them on to second
line, The ruse was successful, and as the
rebels advanced they were received by de.
structive fire, which drove them back in dis.
followed and made a charge on the third line.
Here the whole Of our line gave them such a
raking fire as almost to denolish them, and
springing after them, we charged and drove
very heavy, while osr OWE was light. We also
took number of prisoners
On Tuesday General Burnside began the
attack on the left. No particulars Of this battle,
however, have yet been received.
Gen. Grant Steadily Fighting his Way
Lee Endeavoring to Check his ProRress-
Another Battle Expected-Grant Makes
a Flank Movement, and Gains an Ad.
vantageous Position.
NEW YORK, May 11.-Carleton, the intelli-
gent and thoroughly raliah1a -e.pnndent of
the Boston Journal, makes the following re.
port:
NEAR SPoTrsYLvANIA, May 10, 10 o'clock
A. M.-We have had five days fighting, and
the prospect is for more. Lee is determined to
dispute every inch Of the way. Longstreet's
corps was moved down from the Wilderness
to secure favorable ground at Spottsylyania
Lees whole force Is reported to be In 'front.'
Last night the Sd corps, holding the right,
made flank movement across the Pc river,
and are in a position to attack the enemy to-
day, and there is a prospect Of q great battle
unless Lee retreats. .-..
The I'd corps had closed the fight last night.
General Birney held the right and Gibbon the
center, and Bartar the left.
The rebels were driven from their position
and ground gained, which will enable Gen.
Grant to make favorable disposition Of his
forces.
Everything is favorable. There is no trouble
about supplies Communication is open with
Washington, and our wounded are sent to
Fredericksburg.