New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-09

10 o. IN last night and, under cover Of tie Darkness
marched toward the Rapdan, the divisions moving IN
their numerical order. Elys Ford wa reached a.
o'clock this morning, where battalion OF the 'o'n
New. York Engineers, commanded By Maj wesley
Brainard had during the night constructed TWO pom
toon bridges over which troops Immediately passed
TO the south bank Of the river. Greggs Cavalry DIV
sion preceded the infantry several hours before ana
picked up dozen or more Of tho enemys p'cAe'A'
The plank road leading to Frederictsburg was thor
oughly patroel several miles beyond ChanceiioTs'he'
but no force Of the enemy discovered. Inc troops oi
the Cd reached the old battlefield Of Chaneoorsvie al
noon 10 day. where they were adyantageousy dsposca
on commanding eminences by Gen. Hancock, and
hal. for the night ordered.
MOVEMENTS OF LEE.
Our crossing Of the river without opposition occa
stoned some surprise among the troops That Grants
sudden advance in this direction was unexpected TO
the Rebel General there is every reason to believe
Now TINT We have foohod south Of the Rapidan, Lee
Will undoubtedly use his best endeavors to force battle
ON ground of his own choosing We have succeeded In
completely nanking him on his right, which viii OF
course compel his evacuation Of his works on Carks
Mountain and at Mine Run. A report comes In to-
night on apparently good authority, stating that Long
TO attack our left at Charlottesville tonight or tomor
row. The report receives considerable credence, and
every arrangement has been made to receive him. Our
cavalry have patrood the country in the direction Of
Orange Court House. aud report force Of the enemy
this side of Mine Run.
THE CONDITION OF THE TROOPS
Couh not bel better Although just from their Winter
huts and unaccusomed FOR long time TO fatigue, hey
have nerer mnrcLed yell hey hare on tbs oeca'oH
Every one remarked the small number OF straggers
and IL there any index TO the true state Of feeling
among troops struggling or the absence OF IT, Is one
The men seem TO repose unboundcd confidence In Cen
Grant whose plans they are to execute and afe aware
Of the moaen.ous campaign which has ust been inaugu
rated Tonight brvouacking on the spot one year ago
made forever sacred by the blood OF brave
beroes and uled rest by the notes OF the wnppoor
will far from home and relatives and friends. the sol
ders sfths great army confident In the Justice Of the
the cause In which they battling. dream but OF vic
tory.
APPEARANCE OF THE OLD BATTLEFIELD.
Evidences are visible on all sides Of the great battle
which occurred here one year ago. The graves Of our
men buried by the enemy In immense trenches, are
visible On every side and In many places scores Of
skulls grin horribly at the mournfi observer. Trees
cut down by solid shot and shells. and pierced and
Scared by bullets meet the eye every side The re-
mains Of Sergeant killed in the battle were discovered
and identified by his former comrades to-day and with
reverential hands and with fitting marks Of respect
consigned to their final resting place His remans
were only identified by certain pccularities OF uniform
The walls and chimneys Of the Charlottesville MAD
sion are still standing and only tend to intensity the
desoated aspect Of the surrounding country.
MAJoR-GESERAL HANCOCK.
This intrepid officer. although suffering nom ms
wound received at Gettysburg last July. still remains
IN the saddle and is indeatigable In securing the WEI
fare and comfort of his command He possesses the
fullest confidence of his troops Of which he Is emnenty
deserving. His headquarters tonight are In the
vicinity OF the ruins Of the Chancelsosvo Mansion