The New York herald., 1864-05-26

OlGA, hO ODDA L, m "A
have moved steadily forward in parallel columns
different roads towards Hanover junction. distant from
our front at the prsseut writing only four Hve miles.
There was slight skrmishing with advance last
evening" but this morning found rebels Immediately 10
| our 'front.'
The main army is now up with Hancook's corps.
The North Anna may prove be the rebel line Of
defence This afternoon will develop whether il Is or
not II Lee has taken up position there, II VIII
take hard 1shtng TO dsodge him. unless IL be turned
on former Should fall back beyond that
shall have unobstructed march till nearing the de-
fences proper Of Richmond. The latter too much 70
| expect.
Our army 10 In excellent health and Spirits and mani
tests great enthusiasm Generals Grant and Meade
they ride along the line Of march Nothing like this has
been Witnessed in this army in atwelvemonth.
OLD CHEs1xRf1uD Va, May 23-8PN.
40 Warrcn's corps nearcd the crossing Of the North
Anna the telegraph road coming south from Guneys
station, became apparent the enemy In position on
the right bank OF the river prepared 10 dispute its
ing Batteries Immediately planted at favorable
points, and heavy cannonading has been going for
| four hours. tt f8Mere
Hancocks corps marched from Bowling Green to
parallel road mile east Of that which Warren ad
VAuCeu Oy auu also Oeen using ulb uItluoTy a
| evening.
The precise strength OF the enemys forces and posi-
tion known any, unless IL be the generals
mauding but enough known to heavy aud hot
work before he can be dislodged
Burnsde's and wrighs corps are fully up, aud the
entire strength Of the army ready to be hurled the
weakest point at moments notice, used to flank him
| and compel an evacuation.
At the present writing detailed Information ha
xr h,tto
decidedly the heaviest and longest continued Of this
| paign.
We are now within few miles OF Hanover Junction.
and over twenty five from Richmond direct line
Tomorrow threatens TO be bloody and eventful day
Thus far the transnendant genius Of our commanders
for Meade, well Grant, is giant n war-has tr
umphed all obstacles. Their past gives brilliant
promise Of the future. other glorious victories await
our grasp.
| OLD CHEsTEaF1ELp, Va, May 23-10:3O p. M.
The news from Warren and Hancock is beyond
pectatons Both corps effected odgment the right
bank Of the North Anna late this evening After sharp
and decisive engagement at each crossing they
ceeded In carrying the enemy's line OF rife pits and
| driving him completely from his vantage ground.
appears Lee Is Fastening the South Anna, and
hoped to delay longer here to insure the safety Of his
train. Our movements have been surprisingly rapid,
and TO this easy successful crossing OF
! this river.
Onwardl s the word few days OF such march
ing will take US to the gates Of the rebel capital
Our Army Correspondence.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY or TUE PoroxAc,l
May 23, 1864. !
The advance Of the army reached the North Anna yes
erday forenoon the Fifth corps arriving by The telegraph
road from Guineys station along which they had fol.
lowed the enemy for several miles, skrmishing at differ
ent points, and capturing number Of prisoners.
Ewes corps in the Of the retreang foe and
when they got the North Anna they position be
hind earthworks on both sides OF the river.
The Second corps, having had the advance the Bowl
Ing Green road remained at Milford the 22d. and at
one p. N. yesterday up and took position on the
| left OF the Fifth corps, reaching the railroad
On examination II was found that the enemy held 4
strong position the south bank OF the river with thor
advance peninsula formed by small stream which
emptcd into the river the railroad crossing.
Barlows division occupied the right OF the railroad.
Bney front Of the peninsula, and Gibbon on the
right while the Fifth corps were on the road 10 Milford,
mile to the right Of the railroad.
Skirmishing in front Of Brney's command commenced
about NJ and at four the batteries got TO work
and sheled the enemy; whe Birney's division was or
dered charge and carry the works, and, II possible,
get possession OF the bridge across the river.
The charge made in splendid style, and although
II was me, by . shower Of bullets from tho rife
pits as well as shells from the batteries on tue otner
side OF tho river, men never halted until the
enemy were driven across the bridge and our guns
placed 30 as command H. Some OF the went
half way across and with white flag who
was forced TO throw into tho river TO prevent its
| capture.
Tho highest praise was given to the division and its
general by General Hancock for the gallant IN
which they siormed carried this strong position The
contes, continued uut after dark, each party maintain
| ing its line.
Our loss in this action about hundred and 6tty
killed and wounded. The loss OF tho enemy was full as
heavy own besides number OF prisoners captured
| byus
At about Eve o'clock General Warren effected cross
Ing and position the south bank and threw up
some breastworks. Soon after he attacked By a
large force rebels whom he drove back with heavy
| loss Their dead and wounded lying thick the
ground In front OF lines after they rctreated Our
loss here about three hundred killed wounded.
| About dark General Burnside's corps came up and
took position between ncock and Warren. and made
preparations cross while the Sixth corps took tho
| right OF the Fifth
Everybody felt in good spirits and confident OF
victory on the coming nay.
HEADQUARTERS. ARNY PoroxAc,(
| May "a, 1854
Tho army advanced at early hour this morning; but
the enemy was found havo fallen back during the
night, and their skIrmsh line captured after Hriug
the nrst round.
1t was suspected that this might be Intended a. ruse
| aud caution exercised n the troops advanced
skirmishipg place several points but tho Second
corps had force OF the enemy MP 10 two O'Clock
in the Afternoon a which time your correspondent lcr
| the front