The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-03
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETINS.
Secretary Stanton to General DIX
WAs,1SeroN, May 81, e:5or. M.
To General Dir:

WAs,uScroN, May 81, 9:5Or. M.
To General Die: ...l.
DISPATCHES from Gen. Sherman state that
our forces found in Rome q good deal OF pro-
viSions and seven fine iron works and machin-
erv we have secured two good bridges and
on excellent ford across EtUwah river. The
cars are now running to Kingston with stores,
and two days would be given TO replenish and
A dispatch just received from Gen. Banks
dated OF Alexandria the 9Th OF May, states that
the dam will be completed tomorrow, May
9th, and the gunboats relieved. He would then
move Immediately for the Mississippi.
Gen. Candy was at the modth of Red River,
May 14th, collecting forces to assist Banks, if
necessary.
Dispatches from Gen. Butler, dated at 10
o'clock last night, report that he had been
fighting all day. the enemy endeavoring to
close in on our lines. We have captured the
rebel General Walker, of the Texas troops.
(Sgned) E. NJ. STANTON
OFF1cIAL-War Dep. Washington, May "a
10 p. M.-Maj. Gen. Dix: A dispatch from
Grant dated II o'clock last night states that the
Army moved from its position to North Anna,
following closely Lees army. The 9th and 9th
corps marched by way OF Harry's Store to
Jericho ford, and the 9Th corps succeeded in
effecting crossing and getting position with
out much opposition.
Shortly after. however, they were hotly at
tackled and handsomely repulsed the assault
without much loss to US. We cap-ured some
prisoners-everything looks favorable.
Another dispatch giving details of the move
ments of our corps and speaking of the rebel
assault on Warren's position, says ''he was at
tackled with great vehemence. l have never
heard more rapid firing, either of artillery or
infantry. 1t resulted in a destructive repulse
to the enemy"
Were intrenched and In considerable force between
the creek and the liver Re had crossed and made a
IeinaciOus resis to his Onset hut before dark
he had forced them from their works, and driven
them across he stream.
1t is said in these engagements the slaughter
of the enemy was great-our losses were in
considerable. Rebels charged against our ar
tillery and suffered, especially from canister.
dispatch from Grant, dated at o'clock
this morning, has been received. 1t states
that the enemy had fallen back from North
Anna river, and We are in pursuit. Negroes
who have come into our lines say Lee is fall
ing back on Richmond.
Dispatches from headquarters say Warren
Burnside and Hancock are pushing forward
after the retrea ing army. Warren captured
good number Of prisoners last evening out has
not had time to count them or ascertain his
loss.
Hancock is stOrming rifle pits this side of
the river. Last evening he also took between
100 and 200 prisoners and drove many rebels
into the river, where they drowned.
Gen. Warren also captured some official pa.
pers, among which was an official order, call
ing out boys 10 yeas of age, to garrison Rich
mond. Ambulance men and musicians are
also ordered into the ranks.
Sheridan this morning was at Danklrk and
will be at Milford tonight
No dispatches have been received to-day
from Sherman and none are expected for sew
eral days.
Dispatches from Butler have been received
to-day relating briefly respective to the forces
of Admiral Lee in Telegraph dated the 22d, to
Secretary of the Navy, states that on last and
Saturday night the enemy attacked his army
and had been handsomely repulsed.
Despatch from Candy dated 18th, mouth of
Red Riuer, states Banks troops had arrived at
semmesport yesterday and will reach Morgan
zia to-day. Army in better condition expected
and prepared to resume offensive operations.
Signed E. M. STANTON.
Stanton to Gov. Lewis, Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. May 25.-The following is
Just received:
WASHINGTON, May "a, 10 P. M.
To Governor Lescis:
The Department has received dispatches
from Gen. Grant to o'clock this morning.
The movements which were commenced on
Friday night forced the rebels to abandon their
strong fortified position at SpOtsylvania Court
House and fall back towards Richmond. Yes.
terday Gen. Grant pushed his columns across
the North Anna, where very heavy engage
ment took place. The rebels were driven back
with great loss.
Our loss is reported to be inconsiderable
The enemy is retreating, our troops following
up closely. Negroes report that Lee is falling
back to Richmond Gen. Grant says every
thing looks exceedingly favorable to US.
Nothing of importance has TRANSFERRED be-
tween Gen. But ers force and the enemy since
Saturday night when an attack. by the enemy
was handsomely repulsed.
Gen. Sherman moved south from Kingston
yesterday. and no reports from him are ex-
pected fOrsome DAYS.
ur troops on the ked River have safely rea' he'd
Semmesport in better condition than expected,
and IL soon be able to esume off nsive o. erations
Ibis isa brief summary of the oific al reports re-;
ceiyed to the present d. by this Department, and
you are at liberty to make it public.
Islgnedl kDNiN NJ STANTON,
Secretary of War
WASHINGTON, May 800 A. d.
To MAJ. Gen. Dir:
No official information has been received
from the Army Of the Potomac since M tele-
gram on Saturday evening. telegram from
Sherman, near Dall3s, 10Th, reports that on
Saturday an engagement occurred between the
enemy and McPhersOn's corps, in which the
rebels were driven back with loss of 2. 500
killed and wounded left i'm our hands. and
about 800 prisoners. Our loss not over SEQ.
<Signed) E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WASHINGTON, May 3O-3p. NJ.
To Acjor-General Di1:
A dispatch from General Grant has been re-
ceived dated yesterday (29th) at Hanovertown
and it states that the army has successfully
crossed over the Pamunky aid now occupies