Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-27
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WAR DEPARTMENT, !
WASHINGTON, May 24-1O p m.
MGjor- GensraIDir
A dispatch from Grant, dated IL O'Clock
last night, states that the army moved from
its position to the North Anna, following
closely upon Lees army. The 5th and 9th
corps marched by Harris store, to Jerecho's'
and the 5ih corps succeeded in eHecting a
crossing and getting in position without much
opposition. Shortly after however, they were
violently attacked; and handsomely repulsed
the assault, without much loss to US. We cap
tured some prisoners. Everything looks ex-
ceedingly favorable.
Another dispatch, giving the details of the
movements of out corps and speaking of the
rebel assault on Warren's position, says: He
was attacked with great vehemeLce. l have
never heard more rapid firing, either of artil-
lery or musbetry.
The attack resulted in destructive repuIse
to the enemy. At the position attacked by
Hancock the rebels were entreuched and in
considerable force between the creek he bad
crossed and the river, and made portena-
cious resistance. But before dark, we had
forced them from their works and driven them
across the stream. 1t is also said that in these
engagements the slaughter of the enemy was
great. The rebels charged against our artil-
ery, and suffered especially from canister.
A dispatch from Grant, dated o'clock
this morning, has also been received, which
states that the enemy had fallen back from
North Anna river, and we were in pursuit.
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back on Richmond.
Other official dispatches from Headquarters,
say Warren, Burnside, and Hancock are push
ing forward after Lees retreatiBg army
Warren captured good number of prisoners
last evening, but has not had time to count
them, or ascertain his loss.
Hancock was storming the rife 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 drown
ed.
Warren also captured some official papers,
among which was an official order calling out
boys l 5 years of age, to garrison Richmond.
Ambulance men and musicians were also or
dered into the ranks.
Sheridan was this morning at Dunkirk's 8,
and will be at Milford tonight.
No dispatches have been received to-day from
Sherman, and none expected for several days.
Dispatches from Butler have been received to-
day, relating briefly to the respective forces
Admiral Lee in a telegram dated 22d to the
Secretary of the Navy, states that last night
and Saturday night The enemy attacked the
army and were handsomely repulsed. A dis
patch from CANDY dated 18th at the mouth of
Red river, states Banks troops had arrived at
Ssmmesport yesterday, and will reach Nor
gansville to-day, The army is in better con-
dition than was expected, and will soon be
ready to resume offensive operations.
(Signed) E. M. STANTON.
PHILADELPHIA, May 25.-The Bulletin has
The following special dispatch:
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The Republican
mas an extra which contains the following |
highly important and glorious intelligence:
1t gives US pleasure to be able to announce |
hat intelligence has reached this city that Lee |
lfter falling back from the North Anna, as |
las already been stated. commenced q hasty
etreat, and he had reached a point beyond |
he South Anna river, pursued with great Wig
,r by Grant.
The latter is in the saddle all the time,
lay and night, directing general move
nents in person. Unless Lee stops to
light to-day, we shall next hear of grand
onfict in front of Richmond.
Reports say that JEFF Davis and his
yabinet left Richmond some days ago
There is no doubt that Richmond by this
ime is pretty well cleaned out of its in
abitants, and that it is nothing less than
fortress.
Night Attack upon Buffers Army Repulssd-
The Rebels Lsavs 26s Dead on the GrOund.
New York, May 24.-The Herald's
18th Butler, of May I'D,
ives an account of midnight assault
'Om the rebels the night previous. The |
ickets received the FIRE, and gradually
ne advancing rebels with withering dis
harges of grape and canister. Siege guns |
nd light batteries were brought to bear,
nd the rebels were moved down like
rass. They still advanced, receiving an
ther slaughtering discharge, when they
allied.
A rebel caisson exploded, scattering
cath in all directions. The gunboats on
lie Appomatox joined in shelling the Z
OOUS where IuS TOUGA ESS6ENGS were SlAs
Oned, and finally the rebels finding
rces so well prepared to meet the' ;tS 4Sr
rev, leaving their dead on tb" eoIi II viii Will
ering 263, Our defenses . nelu u9n- u
me of the best engi- -, constLuotI! n oIr1ogf ny
--heers' are almost I'LL
n omiM5SS arr;1a' MONROE, May "A, 2 p. NJ
1ervti Il from the James River reports
, ming quiet. There had been no
e,nting or skirmishing since Saturday
light, the 21st
Latest-5 a. m.-This morning General
went out on reconnaissance and
t 3:3O a. m. met the enemy In some force.
after an engagement of an hour and
alf, he completely routed them. Our loss
very slight. 1t is reported that nearly 7
alf of Beauregard's 8 forces left him yes |
erday and marched towards Richmond |
robably to reinforce Lee.
The rebels have made nine attacks, on |
ur entrenchmeuts, and have been re-
ulsed each time.
Latest from Sherman.
NEW YORK, May 25.-The extent led
etails of Sherman's operations in the
ribune show that after several days
ghting, on the morning of the 10th the
sbels were found to be in full retreat,
aving their supplies and ammunition
aims burning, but their artillery was
lrried off, We have 4, 900 prisoners, and
ne hundred more are comiLg g in
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIH.
WAsHINGToN May %.