Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-05-20

with their caissous, g., some of which
were manufactured in New York,
WASHINGTON. 1ith-Miduight.
To Maj. Gen. Dir:
A dispatch from the commissarv Of
prisoners at Belle Plain just received an
nouaces the arrival there of 1000 prisoners
including about 400 officers, with Maj. Gen
johnson and Brig. General Stwart.
(Signed) +. VI. STANTON.
Secretary of War
NEW York. 18th
The Tines despatch dated ten O'Clock
last night saws Lees retreat is becoming a
rout. and thousands of prisoners arc being
captured.
New York, 14th
The Hsraiass Washington despatch
says several officers who have come in nm
der pretencc of being wounded, are, it il
understood, to he reduced to the ranks by
the War department, and compelled to
serve out the remainder Of their time as
privates. About 400 privates. and officers
have reached here who are intirelv unhurt
or so slightly wounded as not to incap-
ACETATE them for duty. They will be inn
mediatelv returned to their places, and ii
is probable thar they will not find their
lot improved BY their cowardly conduct.
WASHINGTON. l4th.
The latest intelligence received here is
up to $50 Yesterday morning. At that
time the battle had not been renewed
Our forces were rapidly pursuing Lees
disorganized armv. which was rctreating
towards Gcrionssilc. Their trains con-
tain no prisoners. and the further they GU
back their chances grow small by degrees
and beautifully less. Our cayalary and
infantry are capturing hundreds and thou
sands of prisoners. The rebel killed and
wounded have all fallon into our hands. to
the ssmber of over 5000. They were
driven from the haftle- field and had no
time to burn their dead.
LOUISVILLE. KY. lith.
The following despatch was received at
midnight by the editor of the Journal:
FRANKFORT. KY. llth.
KeRfHckidas 10 The rescue want
10000 six months troops at once. do not
hesitate to come. | will lead You. Let
US help to finish this war, and save our
government.
(>ignedl
THOS. E. BRANLETTE.
ciiof VI heitUCh.
Mr.. DERBY. Surgeon ill., Chief with
Banks, reports the federal loss at Pleas
ant Hill go killed, 1910 wounded, aud
1850 missing and prisoners.
WILMINGTON. y. c.. 9th.
The iron-clad Alhcmarle engaged nine
Federal cunboass, sinking one of them.
The Yankee raiders have burned the
bridges on New River, on the Virginia
and Tennessee railroad, and DESTROYED tht
Dublin depot. with all the supplies. &c.
The central railroad is destroyed.
General jenkins, of South Carolina. i.
killed.
1t also gives the names of s. Captains
and Leyftenants killed and wounded.
Bushrod johnson has command in
Petersburg.
WASHINGTON. 18th, Ito p. m.
To Ma. Gen. Dir:
An official dispatch from Gen. Sheri-
dan dated at Bottoms Bridge via Fortress
Monroe 18th. states that on the 9th he
marched around the enemy's right flank,
and in the evening of that day reached
North Anna river without opposition.
During that light he destroyed the
'enemys depot at Beaver Dam, three
large trains. one hundred cars. two fine
locomotives. two hundred thousand lbs
of bacon. and other stores amounting te
one million, five hundred thousand rations
also, telegraph and railroad track fol
about ten miles, embracing several eul
verts. and re-eaptured BIS of orr men. in.
GLIDING two Colonies, one MOTOR General
and several other officers.
On the morning of the 10Th he resumed
operations, crossing South Anna at grand
Squirrel bridge, and went into camp abol
daylight.
On the llth be captured Ashland sta
ton. DESTROYING one locomotive. train o.
cars. large amour, of supplies. and alst
DESTROYED six miles railroad embracing eul-
verts. two trestle bridges. and telegraph
wires.
sumed his march on Richmond. He foune
the rebel General Stewart concentrating
at Yellow Tavern. He Immediately al
tackled him, and after an obstinate combat
gained possession of Brockie Turnpike
capturing two pieces of artillery. ant
driving his force back toward Ashland
and across the north fork of the Chick
aAominy a distance of four miles At til,
same time the party charged the first lin,
of the enemv's works arond Richmond.
During the night he marched the Who'll,
of his force between the first and secont
lines of the enemy'S works on the bluff
overlooking the lines Of the Virginia Cen
trail Railroad and the Nechanicsville turn
pike.
After demonstrating on the works ant
finding item very strong. he gave up th'
intention of assaulting, and determined Il
recross the Chickahomy at Meadow Bridge
1t had been partially DESTROYED by the en-
envy, but was repaired in about three hour
under very heavy artillery fire from ;
, rebel battery. General Merritt made
crossing. attacked the enemy. and drov'
him off handsomely. The pursuit wa
continued as far as Gaines Hill.
The enemy observing the reerossing o
the Chiekahominy came out from hi
second line of works.
4 brigade of infantry and large mum
Der of dismounted cavalry attacked tn
divisions of General Gregg and Wilson,
After a severe contest he was repulsed am
driven behind his works,
Gregy's and Wilson's divisions, afte
collecting the wounded, re-crossed tn
river.
In the afternoon on the l2th. the corp
encamped at Walnut Gorge and Gaines
Mills.
On the morning Of the 18TH march wa
resumed and We cncamped near Bottom
Bridge. The men are IN fine spirits