The New York herald., 1864-06-16
MIR. William III. Stiner's Despatch
FORTRESS MONROE, June II, 1884

MIR. Wnliam H. stiner's Despatch.
FORTRESS MONROE, June u, 1894
In ARMY THH PoroNAO
has been doing nothing but manGuvre and make flank
movements past. or course Lee with bis I'm
mense command, did mot stand by and allow Grant 70
have everything his own way, and consequently geas
deal Of skrmshpg along lines has been the result
In very short time the public win hear Of some import
ant and interesting movements. which will add another
phase 70 this campaign For the pressnt,to publkh
espose future pans the ocatop and occupation OF
army would be manifest injury to the service and
give aid and comfort TO the enemy.
General Grant has undertaken most dfacuk and
hazardous manGuvre; but he will succeed and have tho
rebel forces In tight place. Before the close Of this
week you may expect to hear some startling news.
GENERAL BuTIxR's rRoHr
everything is thus far very quiet The gnbcats practice
somewhat with their artillery, and occasional shot 10
sent reminder General Creole Bcauregard from
intrenchncnts. As gentle admonition that eve stin
ve" The failure Of Gilmore In cooperating with Cenernl
Kautz IN his dash Petersburg considerable dis
appointment and deeply deplored and severely criti
csed by military men, all Of whom express their
opinion that the place should and could have been easily
taken
THE WEATHER
for the few days deghtful and everything
chat could be desired for army operations The air is
dog days. Yet is very unhealthy, and has bad effect
the soldiers number Of them have caught cold
from the sudden change.
AT HAMPTON ROADS,
among the shipping, everything very quiet We have
now, far naval vessels concerned very small
fleet In the harbor, folows-United States rigate
Minnesota Captain John q. Upshur R. R. Cuyler, Cap
tain Downes, awaiting orders; frigate st. Lawrence,
Captain Dominic Lynch, ordnance ship; gunboas Cam
bridge Captain wm. f. spicer, to sail tomorrow for
wilmington blockade service, and the Young Rover,
Captain Ira 3. studley, guardship
REsoEAToN OF A GALLANT oyrcER
Captain Preston A. F. West, aid. decamp OF Major
General ". F. Smith, commanding the Eighteenth Army
corps who has participated most nobly twenty two
battles, was yesterday relieved from duty at his own
request order report to Professor Bache Chief OF
tho Coast Survey, for duty In parting with Captain
West, General Smith issued . highly complimentary
order thanking him for his at all times
execute ORDERS and highly recommending him for great
bravery, skill and general efficiency soldier Cap
tsia West 10 to make survey Of tho coast from Cape
Nay 70 New York.
The Fortress monsse Tessgrams.
FORTRESS MONROE, June II, 1854.
1here Is great activity prevailing In this department
The Eighteenth army corps passed hero last night on
Transports from the White House Bermuda Hundred.
OSueI UIUOpS uau gOu0 W tnat point previously
Generals Smith, Benham and Martindae started from
shs point to-day to 20 up the James river
Troops rapidly disembsrkng at Bermuda landing.
Anuubsr Of other transports, with troops, supposed
from Washington have passed here the SEINE dest-
| nation.
stixing news may be expected soon.
tits learned that portion Of General Grants army
I at Charles City, on the James river.
+ General Butler has been actively engaged for
days past experimenting The prsparations tho
mont OF tAe army she James BY laying pom
| toozs, 10.
FORTRESS MoSRoR, Juno "A. 1854
There has been arrival from Bermuda Hundred up
| TO the closing OF the mail this evening.
Lieutenant John j. Philips, OF the Fifth Pennsylvania
cavalry, died yesterday at the Chesapeake Hospital
Tho United States steamer Gettysburg, Captain Lam.
son, has arrived from OF Wilmington, where she loft
sruse but she picked mp governments schooner Uhe
Mary Steldman) in distress, and towed hor into Hamp
| ton Roads. The crew were oil WELL
The Sanitary Commission.
s WASHINGTON, June 16, 1904
The steamboats,, barges and tugboat In c employ Of
the Sanitary Commission which recently stationed
at White House landing left Fortress Monroe this morn
ing for the base the James. The barge Tracy
loaded with sGtores belonging to the Commission, will
leave this city tomorrow morning for the point