, 1864-06-13


are removed from Libby prison.
The Petersburg papers of Friday an
nOunce that their loss in their fight with
Butler was 304 wounded. whom they had
taken to the hospital; killed not mentioned
Fortress Monroe, May 31.-A portion of
the troops at Bermuda Hundred, under
Gen. Smith, have been sent in transports
with great celebrity up York river to White
hOuse-Grant's new base of supplies.
Gilmore remains with Butler at Bermuda
Hundred. Large quantities of supplies
have been sent to the White House. Grants
communications with this point are complete
and work we'll
A messenger from Grant reports that on
the morning of the Both our army crossed
to Mechanicsville, near the ChickahOminy,
with but little opposition. Sheridan had
routed the encmys cavalry at all points,
capturing many prisoners.
New York, June 1.-Secretary Chase
has determined to put on the market from
fifty to one hundred millions six per cent.
bonds, redeemable after 1891.
The French Government had assured
Minister Dayton that no rebel irOn-clads
would be permitted to leave France.
Washington, June IAN arrival from
Little Rock represents all quiet in that vi
cinity.
Joe Shelby left Brownsville two weeks
ago, with force variOusly estimated at from
l6OJ to 1000. General West, with several
companies Of cavalry, has been sent against
him. Shelby's force is represented as well
mounted.
Washington, June IAN official dis
patch from Kingston, dated May 3lst,
says: Major Hopkins, of StOneman's staff,
who came from the front this afternoon,
says the rebels attacked us at I! O'Clock
this morning. BY IL o'clock the affair was
over and the enemy repulsed, and our line
pushed to the railroad ut Marietta. The
accomplishment of this object has been the
purpose of Sherman's movement Addi-
tioRal forces are continually reaching him !;
also ample supplies.
STANTON.
Washington, May 31.-Dispatches from
Gen. Grant, dated 6 o'clock PM, at HaWes'
Shop, read as follows:
The enemy came over on our left and at
tackled u.s. They were repulsed with heavy
slaughter. To relieve Warren, who was
on our left, Meade speedily ordered an at
tack by the balance of our line. Hancock
was the only one who received the orders
in time to make an attack before dark He
drove the enemy from his entrenched skir-
mishing line, and still holds it. have no
report to make Of the losses, but suppose
them to be light
Other official dispatches. not from Grant,
were received at the same time, aud give
more details as follows:
The first dispatch was dated o'clock the
morning of the Both. Warren has pushed
dewn on our left until his flank reached
point south Of Shelby Grove Church. Craw-
ford, having got detached from the rest Of
the corps, was attacked aud driven back
4 little. The enemy threw their force, which
10 appears consisted Of Ewelfs corps, upon
Warren's left, attacking them, but were re-
pulsed. The engagement was short, sharp
and decisive. Warren holds his ground,
with advantage, seven milesfrOm Richmond.
He reports that he has taken considerable
number Of prisoners, and that there are
many rebel dead on the field; he makes no
report Of his own loss.
His latest dispatch says that the enemy
are moving to his left. apparently to clear
the approach to Richmond in that direction.
On our right, an action has been raging
ever since dark, but now It has closed. As
soon as the enemy attacked Warren's left,
Wright and Hancock were ordered to pitch
in, but they don't seem to have been ready
till after nightfall, No report has been re-
ceiyed from them yet.
The other dispatch, above referred to,
dated 6 O'Clock PM, states that in Han
cocks attack last night, Col. Brooks drove
the enemy out Of asfrongly entrenched line
and holds it. LOSSES are not reported.
Burnside,s whole corps got across Tolo-
patamoy creek last evening, aud is in full
connection with Warren. - -r
Hancock'sleft rests on this side Of the
creek. The 9th corps is on Hahcoek
right, and threatens the enemS's left.
Sheridan, with Greggs aud Torbett's di-
visions Of cavalry, is on our left flank.
Wilson is on our right and rear for pur-
poses reported in our former dispatches.
The country occupied is thickly wooded
with lofty pines.
Opening indications this morning are
that the enemy have fallen back south Of
the GhickahOminy.
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