St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1864-08-18
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1 Brilliant Movement Of Hancock
North o( the James.

A Brilliant Movement Of Hancock
= North ol the James.
NEw Tosz, Aug 1e.
The Commercials Washington spec-
ial says Hancock was to move to Balls
Bluff yesterday, on the north side OF
the James river, and to the left of the
rebel lines. If successful, this move
ment will necessitate either the evacu-
,tion Of Richmond or Of Petersburg, as
Grant will then be in u position to
bring his forces to lear upon either.
It is said some rebel mortars were also
captured. ".-t1 r,''sa.~ .-." -'@
BAIrlNoRE, Aug. le.
The following news is published it,
the afternoon edition of the american
BERMUDA HUNDRED, Aug. Is.
The second corps (Hancock's) were
going 0" transports at City Point all
day, apparently for Washington, ana
started down the river with bands play
ing gayly. Of course the rebels were
watching from the shore, and no doubt,
felt much interest in the movements.
The transports did certainly 90 down
the river for zen miles or more, when,
however they put about, and, under
cover of darkness, returned, coming up
by this place at full speed at ten P. NJ,
aud proceeding up the river. At the
same time the tenth corps, with the ar
tillery Of the second corps, were cross
ing to the north side of the James riv-
er, and were all landed within twelve
miles Of Richmond before three o'clock
this morning. This force, with Gen.
Fosters make quite respectable army.
1t is understood their first move will be
to destroy, if possible, the rebel pontoon
bridge above Fort Darling. If this is
successfully done, Lee will be unable
to transfer hi, army to the north side
Of the river without marching by way
Of Manchester. more than twenty miles.
Thus far all works we'll Musketry fir
ing was heard in the direction Of this
movement this morning. There was
but little hard fighting done.
General Hancock accomplished his
end by skillful maneuvring, and sur
prise, and, consequently, our loss was
snail, it being considerably less than
one hundred Our troops have now
gained an important position within two
miles of Fort Darling. 49,
Secretary Stanton, in dispatch to
Gen. Dix, says the government has re-
cclved an official report Of the surren:
der Of Fort Gai,;s; and the abandon
mcnt of Fort Powell from Gen. Candy
Gains surrendered Internationally,
| with 56 officers and 3l8 nlen. The
armament is rs guns and provisions for
twelve months.
The garrison Of Powell escaped The
a:nanseut Of Powell. Of Is guns, is fl
for immediate use
Geu. Changer will Immediately invest
Morgan, and garrison Gains and
Powell.
A dispatch from Sheridan, dated
l4th, Cedar creek, states there is no
enemy this side of the Blue Ridge, ex
cept >losby's and Whites guerrillas.
Sheridan, in previous dispatch,
says the stories Of plumber taken FROM
Maryland by the rebels are humbug.
Times Washington special says
Sheridan has pushed his advance FROM
Winchester to Starsburg. .:-~
| It is believed to be Sheridan's in
tention to head off Early and envelope
him between two forces but as it is
now positively ascertained that Lee has
sent at least 10000 men to reinforce
the column in the valley, there will
probably be stout contest for the pcs
session of that region.
Johnston's guerrillas are playing hob
on the banks of the Ohio. Three
steamboats, laden with government
stores were captured and mulctcd >a,
COPPERHEADs AND THE WAR.