New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-15
PROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
Qsies Along the Lines-fEas the Siege
Commenced s-How Grant Employs
His Time-The Cavalry Again on
Raid-Rebel Observation-Disclosures
ward-The Captor OF Gen. johnson
AmiabiIity of Pickets.
gsem Our Special Correspondent.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY oP THR POTOMAC, I
Cold HARBoR Va, June 10, 1861.

CoLD HARBoR, Va, June 10 1861.
Comparative tranquility reigns along our
lines to.day, and the repose in security within
their trenches But the occasional whistle Of rife
ball or the less frequent rushing of shell from the
epemys works gives evidence Of his presence and lis
readiness to defend himself against any offensive move
npeut Of his foe Meantime, our men in the trenches
90 enjoying themselves best they can under the cir
ouns,ances. Constantly supplied with eommissary
stores and good clothing the men, with that philosophy
which adapis itself to any circumstances however I'M
xeassnt have settled down in their trenches prepared
n need BE- to dig TO fight TO die in executing the
commands Of their superior officers.
Whether the spade is 10 become An institution at
this point time alone viii determine; but in any event
The men are ready and willing so undertake any work
assigned them by the cbieain who has exhibited the
possession Of tenacity q purpose and brhency OF
execution which have secured for him their fullest con
fdenoe All kinds Of specuatiOns IN regard TO future
movements are rife but vain as they may be in
correct and untIustworthy The country can afford to
wait FOR times disclosures.
II it be smong the possibilities 20 read the pbysiog
romy Of the Lieutenant. General, close observer
might discover therein certain indications of satisac
lion or Dissatisfaction. But the unvsying pacdity Of
lis face affords key 20 his thoughts. When at head
euarters he may usually be observed seated on camp
chair under the fly stretched in front Of biz tent some
times engaged in perusine the maps or newspapers,
sometimes conyefsng with members Of his staff gen
orally smoking but bis manner and attitude invariably
suggesting serenity Of composure seldom met with IN
one upon whom deyolys such momentous responsible
ties
On the afternoon Of the 9Th Of May, when the massed
legions Of Longsee led it is said in person by that
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fury against Hancock on the Rock road in the Wilder
ness snd when his line had been broken messenger
was dispatched by Gen. Hancock to Gen Meade an
nouncing the fact. Gen. Grant, who happened TO be
1t Cen Meades is reported to have said on receiving
the intelligence. 81 scarcely believe t and slowly
walking 10 the skirt of the little pine grove in which
headquarters were situated. be leaned one hand
against asmall tree and st quietly smoking gaScd
toward the left where the battle raging with cease
iess fOry From the dense cbspparel where Hancock
was engaged with the enemy lazily rolled upward the
sllphurons cloud of battle.
The continuous rattle Of musketry mir gled with the
crash Of as many guns the nature Of the ground a.
lowed 10 get into position together with the ye Of the
enemy, evidenced the desperate character Of the
fict Soon the report that left wing Lad been bro
hen, and was being driven back in confusion spread
and many face grew pale at the thought Of disaster
But calm and jmpeTtuTbed stood Grant stl leaning
against the PINE still smoking still gazing toward tie
left where the battle ragged fercest. But bark the
nusketIy fire slackens. still dninishes Undoubtedly,
the enemy has possession o. the road end in full pur
suit Of Hancocks routed and flying troops. But Listen
sgain cheer and such a cheer sweled BY 1900
voices into roar comes echong from the dense forest
ON the left II is the signal Of hope Of safety Of VIC
tory for the Rebels never cheer.
fash OF triumph might have iumined for ar in
slant the eve OF Grant il; no one saw him
other than the that he is always undisturbcd and
selfpossesssd Five minutes amer and an aide from
Hancock came dashng up 70 headquarters and
nouDced that lad ePolsed the enemy and that the
gallant CarroE had saved the day. Hancock had
tanned himself Tor time against the inpctuoas
saughis Of LongStreet the enemy had finally penetnted
every line Of BATH and had already planted his colOrs
the works along the Brook road CAROLS brigade
had been thrown into the breach and the enemy rolled
back with slaughter three quarters Of mile beyond
and the battle was o,e. The Lieut. General received
this intelligence with his customary complacence, which
seemed 10 say II trusted Hancock and looked for
ether result 1t is not astonishing that Granite pres
snoe inspires confidence IN the men.
Two Rebel deserters came in yesterday morning on
ou len aed state tlst tie report 10 epUsrt In Lees