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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02

The 18th and 10th Pennsylvania and the 9Th and 7th
Michigan suffered a heavy loss. Capts. Robbins and
Swan Of the 10th were wounded OF the 10th PennsyI
vania Capt. John Kline was killed. and Capt. p Kane
Lieuts Stein and Mcdonald were wounded; also Lieut.
Bowen Of the 4th Pennsylvania
Too much credit cannot be given TO this brigade,
which fought with unprecedented calmness amid that
storm Of grape and canister
Onr loss will amount to $50 killed. wounded and mise
Ing
The Rebels used grape and canister profusely.
Our infantry was all up that evening. Long and
strong lines Of Notifications were erected. II Leo
crossed our path we were prepared. He did not.
Next morning the newly .made breastworks were
abandoned The column moved on toward Richmond.
MONDAY. Nay 30-Maj. Deyland had two squadrons
Of the nth Pennsylvania Cavalry picket lie held
the road leading from Cold Harbor to Old Church
Tavern.
About noon, his pickets were driven in. The enemy
appeared in heavy force Col Devn sent the 9th and
9th New. York to reinforce Major Deylnnd.
A heavy engagement ensued. John Anglin. Quarter
master Of the 18th Pennsylvania was killed while tight
ing in the skirmish line
Gen Merritt soon arrived withshis brigade trained
battery Of brass Napoleons on the Rebels and opened
fire. The 9th Pennsylvania was sent in on the LEFT oil
the line and charged the Robel flank. Capt Lieper
was wounded, and Lieut.. Martin killed.
Custar next entered. A general charge was ordered
and the Rebels were swept from sight. They fed.
leaving large number Of dead and wounded on tho
field.
Lieut.. Blunt 9th York and Capt. Ticc, nth
Pennsy lvania were wounded, and Charles w. Horner
9th Pennsylvania and Thomas Whalley Of the same
regiment, were killed.
Stuart came through this road two years ago. fitz
Hugh Lee was thus baled and foed in his attempt to
stop our communication with the White House.
Our advance is near Mechancsville. On the left,
Warren was using his freely all day lie drove
in the Rebel pickets about four miles.
Lees army occupy the trenches about Meadow hnd
Bottom Bridges.
This day communication with the White House was
opened The Pamunkey is full Of transports and gun
boats.
We expect Gen Smith TO join Us with his command
in two days.
Hancock made mighty effort last night ct dusk to re-
ieye Warren who had been slightly pressed during the
afternoon.
Our loss is very triADg.
The siege Of Richmond has begun.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
Lieut.-Gen. Grant in Communicated
with the White House - Richmond
Papers OF Monday.
The siege Of Richmond has begun.

FORTRESS MoSRoE. Tuesday, May 81, lsH
Lieut.. Gen. Grants communication with the
White House is complete and all works well
Richmond papers Of Monday. the 3oth ult have been
received here. They have changed their views with
regard to the military ability Of Gen Grant aud say
that they have been undertaking him. they say that he
is smarter than they had dreamed Of and manifest
some fears in regard the safety Of Lee, or rather as
70 his success in repellng the Yankee army
messenger from Gen. Grant reports that on Mon
day morning our army had reached Mechaniesyle with
but little opposition
Gen Sheridan had routed the oRemys cavalry NJ al
points and captured many prisoners.
Heavy cannonading was heard in the direction Of
Mechanicsvillc.
The following orde, has been issued by Gen Butler;
"In accordance with orders from the War Depart
ment and for sanitary bodies will be disin.
TERED in this Department until the LIST 81 October
by order Of Major.Gen. BUTLER"
Capt. j. b. Lawrence. 9th EewJersey Volunteers,
and Private George A. Brown Of the eth Maine Voun-
eers died today in the Chesapeake Hospital Prvates
John Barry I'd Ncw.Hampshire; Jef. Geddos. lseth
Pennsy vana. and y. r. Hall nth South Carolina "a
prisoner) died; and scrgt. +. A Fletcher Of the ~
New Hampshire. wounded in the arm was admitted in
the Mcclellan Hospital Yesterday
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
FROM sIHERMAN,s ARMY.
Thanking OF AIlatoona-Crossing the Etc.
wes River p Johnston, Outgeneraled,
Retreats Toward Marietta.
ANOTHER GRAND FLAEKING MOVEMENT.
Correspondence OF The Cincinnati Commercial
REsAcA Ga Ma &C. 1854


REsAcA GA. MAJ &c, 1854.
ANOTHER GRAND FLANKING MOVEMENT.
The designs of Sherman are now somewhat
less mysterious. Last night. Howard Palmer Hooker
Logan. and Dodges corps. were at, and slightly be-
yond. Daas-a point on the flank OF the Rebel position
in the Alatoona Mountains in what Is known as Hick
DRY Gap ten miles southeast of Etowah. the station
where the railroad crosses the Etowah RIVER the
point wheIe the railroad pierces the Aatooha Noun.
tains, 10 miles from Atlanta Johnston had LATED Tor
ressiance occupying very strong natural and pow.
erfny fortified position Before we could attack him
in front II was necessary TO the Etowah River
and march up the steep and rugged slopes OF tue noun
tains which abut on the stream When the army moved
on Monday SehOfed's corps moved TO Etowab, and
succeeded In laying ponioons, making, the While at
several points demonstrations Leading me enemy 10 De-
ieve that we intended % attack him directly in 'front.'
While Schofeld thus engaged. the rest OF the
army marched rapidly 10 the Etowah River and crossed
without serious opposition at point about fifteen miles
below railroad bridge. immediately resuTnng the
line Of march, and with but light skirn shlng reached
Dallas last evening about 30 miles from Atlanta, and
within short march OF Marietta. station on the rail-
road directly In the rear Of the Rebel position nj Ala
toona Scbofied has crossed the river near Etowah
Station and Is moving down the ridge 10 join the main
body his rear guard skirmishing constantly with the
enemy. ~ ,
Johnston il again completely outgeneraled lie Is
thus compelled abandon his strong position In tue
Aatoona Mountains and tight, n at oil, ~ the open
country south Of there. Cannonading has been heard
today and the impression prevails that battle is in
progress 10 day near Marietta.
A courier from Johnston 10 his Chief Of Cavalry Gen.
Jackson was captured day before yesterday bearing
note Of inquiry from the former asking immediate In.
formation Of sherman movements on his TANKS The
courier was taken before Gen. Thomas. who removed
his clothes and dressed trusty scout oil MS own IN
them with an answer 10 Johnston's message. What
this answer was is not generally known bat il Is pre-
sumed that II did not communicate the movements Of
our forces With exactness.
The road leading through Hickory Gap over which
the main body of forces has been marching IL IN
good condition and unusually wide giving great faclh.
~ for the movements From Dallas 10 Atlanta tho
country is open, with splendid roads. Everybody
believes Atlanta will fall before week rolls round.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
Grant mt Hanover Junction.
From The Richmond Examiner, May %.

Grant has definitely declined battle at Han
over Junction. Perhaps we should say that his army
has saved him the trouble Of declining IT, II Is certain
that both armies are once more moving. Two stories
have lately prevailed Of the direction In which Grant Ia
going. One account represented large body of Yam.
KEGS ut Negro Foot in the upper part o Hanover but
II has not been confirmed and is unlikely. The more
probable statement Is that Grant put Notifications
along his line before the Junction TO prevent attack
from Gen Lee and then returning TO the northern bank
u the North Anna. passed down tie Pamunkey To
HanovertOwD, few miles above the Piping Tree. the
point 10 which boats Here he Is said tO have
crossed the river with the greater part Of his force
HanOvertOwn IN 10 miles from Richmond. IL Grant
has really landed there he may be- said TO have already
reached the destination predicted for him since his
check at SpOttsylvania-the York and the Peninsula
Ills next base will be the Pamunkey and York, the
White House and West Point.
Then his whole campaign up TO this moment mas been
defeat ITS plan failure and hc IL compelled 10 adopt
the derided scheme Of Mcclellan instead Of IL. He
might have come to West Point In days sailing from
Washington. He might have set down his army there
without having one hair on the head Of any In
u dsturbedi and be might have brought Lee from the
ine OF the Rapdan to tie Chchahominy and foIti
heations without wasting a cartridge on him. But
neither Grant nor lis Government would touch McC lei.
ans plan. 1t had been tried and had failed beside IL
was MoClellans SO they imagined another after heir
own hearts They would attack Lee at Mine Run, far
from his base, and destroy him there
railing III tis they would fight him till his army was
wrecked and then push the fragments before them
clean down 10 Richmond They would then approach
the city, not from the river but from Hanover June.
ton Keeping the Central and Fredericksburg Railroads
always in their possession, SURVIVING Themselves
thereby to position on the north of the CITY Here
thcy believed their army could not be thanked |
as McClelans was, by some Jackson coming out
OF The west through the gates Of Gordonsvile. But
their plan failed the 18th Of May On that day
the question whether they could beat Lee in the field
aud put hia into disastrous retreat wns forever set
Ted. INleosWithin eight days Grant endeayoIed TO
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
All Qniet mt Bermudn Huudred-Granfs
Forces mt MechanicsvilIe - Cavalry
skirmisbes-Ca nnonading Heard.
FORTRESS MONROE.

foRTREss MoNR0T May III p N.
The steamer Thomas Powell has just arrived
from Bermuda Hundred. All was quiet with Gen. But
leT's forces to-day.
The steamer C. w. Thomas. with bearer Of dis.
patches from Gen. Grant has arrived from the White
House.
portion Of Gen. Grants forces arrived at Mcchan.
icsyile yesterday morning and had not encountered
the enemy in force up to that time.
Gen. sheridans cavalry had had several skirmishes
with the enemy and completely routed them.
Heavy cannonading heard yes'erday in the drec-
ton Of Mechancsyille.
The highest hopes entertained by those competent
10 Judge Of the situation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
CITY ITEMS.
PERSONS ENTITLED TO EXEMPTION BEFORE

PERSONS ENTITLED TO EXEMPTION BEFORE
TIE DRAFT.-Al persons who have served two years
in the army or navy of the United States all persons
who were drafted under any Of the previous calls who
paid communication or furnished substitute; al per-
sons who are over As or under 20 years Of age; all
aliens and persons claiming exemption OF account OF
physical disability; also those who are nonesdents or
only transient residents the district in which the en-
rolment is being made. The latter must bring GER
tifcate from the Provost Marshal Of the district in
which they claim to reside showing that they are n
rolled there. Every liable to draft, and who. II
drafted under the call for men, which is gener.
ally believed is likely to be issued who would de-
sire to furnish substitute is interested in the follow.
ing;
Extract of Letter from Provost Marshal General
WASHINGTON MAY IS. 1854
RearAdmira H. PAuLpiyG: Sailors be taken snbsti
tu,es tor drafted such sailors into naval service for
principals receive exemption papers until
they bring Boards Of Enrolment certificates from the
horzed recruiting officers that the substitutes have
boon actually accepted and received into the navy.
weuld respectfully request that you notify tie oh'esof
the navy concerned.
am. very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM HAYS, Bris. Gen. and A. A. Z NJ Gen.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
THE GREAT contest.
Grants Army at MechaniesVille
on Monday.
He is Only Seven Miles from
Richmond.
Sheridan Routs the Rebel Cavalry.
CannOnading Heard Near
Our Quarters.
NEWS FROM REBEL SOURCES.
GRANT is A PUZZLE TO THEM.
They Claim a Succession Of Victories
TRADES ABOUT YANKEE BARBARllY.
VERY MELANCHOLY WHlSTLlNG.
TRADES ABOUT YANKEE BARBARl1Y.
VERY MELANCHOLY WRESTLING.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES or THE NETWORK TRIBUNE.
The Crossing OF the Pamunkey-Granrs
Position-O Operations Of our Cavalry
Sharp Fighting.

Special Dispatch to The n I. Tribune
WASHINGTON Wednesday, June i, 1864
THIRTEEN MILES PROM RICHMOND
NEAR HANovRRTowS, May %
Gen. Grant has accomplished third success
full flank movement which has placed him in his present
position the south side Of the Pamunkey and l3 miles
from Richmond center the cavalry advance being sew
eral miles nearer. The whole army crossed near Han
overtown yesterday, the cavalry preceding them "a
hours.
An encounter with the enemys cavalry took place yes
terday in which Gen. Gregg was personally in great
danger and his division severely engaged. Gen Gus.
tar was also confronted by the enemy near Atees
Station of the Central Railroad, Of whom over 100
prisoners captured, but the enemy were aerward
strengthened by infantry.
A man who left Richmond yesterday reports Lees
army not yet reached Richmond.
This Lee reported in front in force, his line
extending from Atlees Station TO Hanover Court House
An engagement viii not be sought Immediately by
Grant until further movements are developed. J.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
Of Mrs. President LINCOLN has deserted 70 the enepL
is fully contradicted He b Captain In the 2st LouisS
ana Artillery.
THE SECRETARY OF THE rRgAsuRY.

THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
Mr.. FOote of Tennessee, in one of those calms
Of legislation which always betoken something sinh
mitted preamble and resolution directing that ina
Committed OF Ways and Means take the came into CON.
sideraon, and report something similar TO Wit That
cial measures the Secretary Of the Treasury bv
his imbecity and mismanaRcnent, has ever thwefted
the wsest devices Of Congress- and rendered nopern
tive most Of the acts intended To benefit the crrepcy
that in order that anything may be accomplished Tia
office Of Secretary Of tho Treasury should be abdcafed
brains and competent to manage the ereh<qaG Of the
nation In short that the Secretary should be removed
or mpeached, and some other individual endowed nv
Providence with higher ability appointed in bis stead
Mr. Foote made speech In elaboration Of bis resou.
ton He believed that nine-tenths OF the members Of
the House concurred in the spirit Of the resolutions but
did become the assalants Of the Secretary
The gist Of Mr.. Foote'S argument was. that Mr.
Memminger the Jonas in the tempest-tost and
tempest ship Of state and that he be cast
overheard hcadlong to the whale before calm need be
expected.
Mr. Conrad Of Louisiana, objected TO the reference Of
the preamble and resolutions ~ the Committee OF WAYS
and Means. There committee Of the House del.
egated to inquire into the merits Of any official
Mr. Barksdale moved to lay the resolutions on tho
table.
Tho resolutions were laid on the table. Yeas. 81.
Nays, IS.
DEATH OF TIE HEAVIEST MAN IN THE WORLD,
Henry Tracy, citizen of Hancock County,
East Tennessee died the 18th of April lss4 He
was about 46 years Of age six feet six inches high and
weighed over COO pounds For many years preIcu to
his death he had not left his home His health was gen.
company. A great many persons visited him from
curiosity In his young days he exceeded all bis school
mates in running jumping, &c. lie leaves wife and
two children. lRebe.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
Affairs mt White Honse-All Quiet-But.
Ier,s reinforcement Of Grant-The Voy-
aye from Bermuda Hundred.
From Oar Special Correspondent.

From Oar Special Correspondent
WHITE HOUSE. Va. Monday May 80 1894
Nothing of special interest has transpired on
the peninsula occupied by Gen Buffers forces during
the past week. Our troops have been kept industriousy
at work upon the fortifcations adding new redoubts
and traveses and strengthening the old ones by every
humble device.
A reconnaissance two has been made without
showing any large force in immediate front Picket
firing has entirely ceased Rebel sharpshooters fire an
occasional shot and succeed in killing about one man
day nsde the works. After Saturday night (2ls, the
Rebels did not fire shot from artillery until noon OF
Saturday last rife battery had been placed at one
embrasure and is first trial attracted crowd OF men
70 watch its operations The Rebel shapshooters. not
10 lose the chance 6red at the group and single Rebel
gun opened. killing captain whose name i did not
learn; but it Vas speedily silenced-
Several large 'embraures, probably dumb ones. are
visible In the Rebel ont. and our guns occasionally
throw few she at WORKING parties or at sharpshoot
but there apparent change in the Rebel works
except the absence Of any Visible force.
On Saturday afternoon portion Of the forces received
marching orders Speculation rife and yet at fault
regarding the destination but generally UNDER
stood that we were in to unite with Grant
OF cooperate with him further northWard.
How large a force has gone must rot be stated for
obvious IeasoIs but that which is left ample 10 hold
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
Advertisement.
To COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

The Subscriber bcgs call the attention Of Drngsss
and Country Merchants 70 his stock Of WINES and LouoRs
which imported expressly for medical and private
900 cases Of WOLVES celebrated ScHIEDAA AROMATIC
SCnNAPPs. Quarts.
500 of Pnts-late importations.
2 500 cases Of old Cosnisc Brandy, various vinares
1000 cases Of Old Madeira sherry and Port VINES.
1900 Of Old BouRBos WHsKr-hye years old, rdy-
rdntod pure
The imported Wines and Liquors offered for sale much
below the present cost Of importation.
UDoLPHo WOLFE
No. n beayerst
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
LeeN Attempt to Turn Grants Plank
The Rebels Thoroughly Plogged-Do.
ings of the Christian and Sanitary
Commissions.
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch The N. Y. Tribune.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
VIRGINIA, Monday May 3O-5 p IN.
Soon after dispatching your special messenger
chs afternoon to the White House. the enemy massed
his forces in front of waren's corps and made des
perate assault upon our left. His advance. however
was arrested with heavy loss from artillery and In
fantry fire.
The 9th and Cd Corps have been actively engaged in
diminishing throughout the afternoon in which we have
had many wounded. The loss in the 18th Corps IS
severe but bears proportion to the injury inflicted
upon the enemy The Rebel forces still occupy their
position but few hundred yards in front and from
our left line which is but eight miles from Richmond
1t does not yet seem TO be believed that Lee will force
battle here get we are ready for him II he chooses
A citizen who has managed after two years service
In the Rebel army to escape further military service
says that after Lee learned that crossing the
Pamunkey, at Old HanoyertOwn, he hurried all his
troops down TO oppose u.s. but little too late as
was demonstrated by their cavalry repuse on Satur
day He also asserts that Lee viii have united force
of l25 600 men for the defense Of Richmond and yet
thinks his troops will not fight with their woned te
bacity on account of growing lack Of confidence in
the success Of their cause.
Citizens Of guarded Union sentiments as well as Sc
cessonsts agree in the opinion that this campaign is
TO end the and by far the greater number profess
70 beieFe that our army will be the victorious one.
/ saw a Christian Commission wagon of stores, and
MISC couple Of Sanitary Commission wagons pushing
for the 'front.' for the succor Of our wounded. These
associations have done vast amount Of work for the
smelAration Of our suffering men, and the country
them a tasting debt Of gratitude
On the ground about headquarters, where 1 now sit
and write, a detail Of men engaged in burying the
Rebel dead left the field in their precpitate retreat
Saturday in the cavalry fight.
Our supply trains beginning to reach camp to.
night. and boys with exhausted rations are re-
plenishing their stores and their determined spirit
mail viii be dispatched via White House to NOR.
row. BETA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
OLD TAVERN CHURCH. Va,
Monday. Nav IN lpl

MoDoay may ~, 1904.
We have again fanked the enemy Our
forces were withdrawn FROM the north side Of the North
Anna River last Thursday and Friday.
Gen Sheridan, with Gen. Torbert and Gregg's d.
vision Of cavalry, marched all night and Thursday
morning the fords the Pamunkey were IN posses
son.
At Dabnoys Ferry, Bakers North Carolina brigade
opposed our advance and resisted. when we laid Our
pontoon bridge Custars and Deyins brigadeS drove
them off to Hanover Court House, killing many and
ca p,urng large number Of prisoners.
The 9th Corps was soon at heels. Then came the
3D. eth and 9th. Lee was doomed 10 disappointment.
His elaborate Notifications would not serve him. Grant
was On his right flank and be must away to Richmond
Saturday morning, Greggs Division OF Cavalry was
fred into near Hawess shop. Daviess Brigade was in
the advance.
The woods seemed alive with Rebels, and they soon
began 10 resound with the sharp voeys OF our
In short time Davess entire brigade was fighting In
earnest. Col Gregg was ordered TO Dayiess support
and the remainder Of the division was partly engaged.
Fitz Hugh Lee commanded in person
His cavalry corps was all fighting, assisted 10y a
brigade Of mounted Fire-Eaters from South Carolina
commanded by Col Butler. These men had Just ar
rived from the seaboard and admit the warmth OF th
reception which our troops gave them.
Conspicuous in the battle the 4th and 10th
Pennsylvania LIST NewJersey 9th Ohio and LIST MasSa
chusetts.
For long time these men held Fitz Hugh Lee back
AL the cavalry engaged behaved with valor.
We found the Rebels strongly intrenched In these
woods with heavy guns in position but. with every ad
vantage upon their SIDE they badly beaten flying
from the field in great confusion leaving their dead and
wounded In our hands and over 100 prisoners
Gregg maintained the contest from noon till p. m.,
when Cnstar came up formed his squadrons into line,
and charged their works. Greggs command advanced
at the same time with n cheer. Many a brave fellow
fell in this daring assault.
The works were ours. Not an armed Rebel could be
found for three miles
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
An Attack on Our Trims.
WAsnINGTOy, Wednosday. june

WARRINGTON, Wednesday June !, 1854.
A letter from Port Royal. Va, states that
several days ago trains were attacked near that
place by gang Of Mosebys men, who captured IL Of
our men. but failed TO steal any Of wagons the
guard having been reinforced.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02

Tho Second Concert OF the
Me,ronolItsn Musical Association win be given on
TIIuRsDAY EVENING" June O. at the Church corner OF
brooTe and Ridsests The Association win be assisted
Mr. J. r. Thomas, Mrs. It J. Cook the Misses osre' IT,
n Anyn,tIu, Mr. j. C. Cook and others. Mr.. T. j. Cook
Conductor Tickets so cents to be obtained az the ms
stores in the Bowery and Grandssj OF n j. Case NO. w
Orand.,t and o, the door Open at Il commences al D.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS.

Details of Late Operations-Recrossi
the North Anna-Lee Cheated Again
The Battle near Hawes's Shop-A
Daring Charge-Thc Works Carried
Another Fight on Monday-The Rebels
Again Benten-Our Advance near
Mechanicsville-L Army Mt Men.
dow and Bottoms Bridges-Com.
municatiou Open with White House
The Siege Of Rich mond Begun.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02

The Examiner on the situntion-Tirade
against the Ynnkees-Escape Of Bsnks's
Army - Movements OF the Armies In
Georgia-Johnston just going 10 whip
shermnn-The Virginia Campaign
Grants Curious Perseverance His
Tremendous Los-es-Lee going TO whip
(rnnt mt Mnnoxer Junction.