Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-05-13

Lee Oar informant states that the theory
entertained by our officers is that Gen Lee
was still IN his works about Orange Court
House. Many here believe it will be found
that Gen. Grant has hanked he rebel army
and is between him and the works Of Rich
mond.
Intelligence from Beaton station states
Thursday Lees army was gradually IN mo-
tion from Orange Court Houre, on a line
stretching toward Hanover Court House, as II
making certain tetrograde movements to
Richmond.
News from the Peninsula shows that Beau
regards army, from 25 900 TO 80, 900 strong
is near Petersburg.
The following particulars concerning mill
tery operation on the Peninsula we copy from
a Yorktown letter in the Boston Herald, dat
ed May 2:
Tho reginapasnt Mass. 9ad is =, psvssu,
eneamped ia shelter tents. with the remain
der Of Heckmsn's Independent Star Brigade,
outside and near the defenses OF Yorktown.
Troops are constantly arriving in transports
and disembarking upon either side of the riv-
er. There are two divisions on this side, un-
der command respectively of Gems. Brooks
and Wetzel, the entire force being under the
jurisdiction of Gen. Baldy Smith.
Butler and theis commander on the 30th ut..
which lacked the usual superficial glitter Of
polished muskets and equipment, equipments,
everything but actual necessities having been
left behind by the troops
General Gilmore, report says, has command
across the ri er, there being very large nee
at that point
The roads which had become dry and dusty
are now in excellent CONDITION, owing to a
light fall Of rain last night. Every day's de-
lay is to be regretted under such favorable
spices the troops. being satisfied that the
campaign against Richmond must inevitably
ens ue, are anxious to see the ball in motion
before the sweltering heat Of summer arrives
with its attendant suffering.
Hampton Roads, far as the eye can view,
is crowded with transports loaded with troops
destined to various point, in Virginia. Even
from North Carolinia, which report says has
been evacuated. troops have been sent to par
ticpate in the coming campaign.
A reconnaissance TO Charles City Court
Hou,e by the 1T n. Y, Mounted Rifles, on
the 2gth ult., resulted in the capture Of 10
prisoners and the ascer.' lining Of the exis-
tence of the enemy 10 small force near th
point The main body Of Lees army is cup
posed to have been withdrawn several miles
further South within the past week.
The enemy are also in force at Bottoms
Bridge, busily engaged in fortifying the Rich
mond defenses pom the re'urn trip Of the
lit New York they came upon several
torpedoes in the road which we're ex-
poded by means OF a train OF powder ex-
tending some distance into the adjoining
woods. Several men were slightly wounded /;
none killed.
WASHINGTON. May 6. Yesterday alter
noon, at two clock. information was receiy-
ed by Gen Burnside thar large force of reb-
els was moving south by way Of Thorough
fare Gap. Thi, was communicated by sig
mas and Burnside at once sent off large
force Of cavalry who came up with the enemy
as they we're passing through Thoroughfsrc
Gar A volley from our men brought to the
= ground a lieutenant with the name Marchand
t marked on his shirt, who is supposed to have
= been an aid to either Lee or Stewart, as orde-s
were found upon his person signed BY order
= Of Gen. Lee" directing lmboden and bis cav
airy forse in Virginia to move at once and
Join Lee These orders are dated May 4,
and it is supposed that the cavalry retreating
South was not only that of Imboden, but was
the rebel cavalry in Northern Virginia, except
probably few guerrilla bands and marauders
e who could not in time receive the notice.
( This information shows that the statements
= telegraphed from New York Of the defeat Of
= Burnside at ThoroughfaIe Gap are without
4 foundation.
1 Official dispatches received at the War De-
T. partment announce the advance Of Gen. But
: Ter with his command, and his successful
!, landing at CITY Point, Va.
1 NEw YoRK, May I.
The Times dispatch dated Union Mills
Va, MAY 9th, A. M, states the grand
. army of the Potocac crossed the Rapidan on
Wednesday. The 2nd corps moved on
- Thursday to the Mills opposite Ely's Ford
i On Wednesday morning at o'clock the
a cavalry crossed and drove the rebels picketi
h from the opposite heights meeting with nj
h opposition position was gained and th'
d corps moved on at o'clock taking the road
e to Chancellors vile. at which place Gen. Han
IF cock would establish his headquarters.
;. The 5th and 6 h corps crossed at Germani'
IS Ford in the course OF the day taking the roaC
to theWilderness. OnW Wednesday night Gen
e Warren's corps were at the Wilderness, Gen
" Sedgwick's on his right, and the Genera
Is Headquarters at Germania Ford. On Thurs
d day morning the rebels pressed our picket
& and appeared to be in strong force on our right
Of The 5th New York cavalry, skirmishing OIL
rs the Orange Court House road, near Perkins
20 Tavern, were driven in with severe ioss' leAN
A. ing many wounded on the field Genera
ne GIifRns division was marched forward on on
ht right about l o'clock. to feel the enemy's po
to stiou, and we're met by the rebel Gen. A. /
n Hill, supported by Ewells corps. A sever
al action took place in which we captured abou
500 prisoners, though it is reported we lo'
two guns.
ce In the meantime Gen Hancock marche
at his corps 10 the right To connect with oeI
he Warren. aud had hardly got into position
en- his lef resting on or near Chaneellorsyill'
nd when he was attacked by Longstest with h
ed full corps and part of Ewelrs, Gen. Hsncoc
,r with the assistance OF Gen. Petty's diyi'io
of the 9th Corps. held his position und
mt musket fire two and half hours, in whlc
of his command suffered severely but intfictt
to much injury on the enemy.
Ily Other developments slow Lee to have b
full force in our front. IL not being q
purpose of Gen. Meade to advance upon u
he enemy he ordered the line Of battle to be he
ms till morning.
Ike Meanwhile the advance OF the 9th cor
crossed Germania ford. taking position
nv our right flank. Gen. Burnside's rear y
'ir- rived this afternoon.