Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-05-24
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Later from sherman Provi.ions,


Later from sherman - Provisions,
Iron Works, Bridges, and Ford
Captured-Later from Banks-BuI-
Ter Fighting on the 2Oth - Rebel
Gen Walker, OF Texas, Captured
Longstreet starts South followed by
Hancock and EIweIl-RebeI Army
Failing Back-GranI's Army reach
es Rowling Green-Thc enemy for
tifying near Lynohburg-The Rebel
strength and losses-Gov. Seymour
on the Rampage.
WASHINGTON, May 2l.-Dispatches from
Sherman state that our forces found at Rome,
Georgia, good deal of provisions, and seven
fine iron works and machinery. We have
secured two good bridges and an excellent
ford across the Etowah.
A dispatch from Banks dated Alexandria
May 9th, says the dam which has been in
course of construction for some time for the
purpose Of raising water to relieve the gun
boats would be finished by the 9th and the
gunboats released. They would then move
Immediately for the Mississippi. Candy was
at the mouth of Red River on l4th collecting
forces to assist Banks.
Dispatches from Butler up to 10 o'clock
last night, Goth, report that there had been
fighting all day; the enemy endeaving to close
in on our lines. The rebel Gen. Walker, OF
Texas, has been captured. Signed
STANTON.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-on Friday, Goth,
Grant commenced movement for the pur-
pose Of compelling Lee to abandon his posi-
ton near Spottsylvania, the details OF which,
for obvious reasons, cannot be made public.
He has thus far progressed successfully.
Longstreet's Corps started south at o'clock
Saturday morning, 2lst. In an hour and
half Hancock moved and Elwell's Corps fol-
lowed Longstreet. Last night the indications
were that the rebel army had fallen back be-
yond North Anna.
Grants movement has been thus far ac-
complished without a severe engagement or
serious interruption. We now occnpy
Guineys and Milford Station on South Mat
tapony on that line. A dispatch from Gen.
Candy, dated the l4th, says we have rumors
through rebel sources that all the gunboats,
except two, succeeded getting over at Alex
andria on the 9th.
Dispatches from Kingston, Ga, state that
Sherman's forces were resting and replenish-
ing supplies.
(Sioned) STANTON.
New YORK, May 22.-The He-ald's spe-
cial says our troops were moving on the
night Of Friday to new position. The gen.
eral headquarters was broken up. On the
2lst nearly the whole army was in motion.
Richmond papers state their losses i'll the re-
cent battles at twenty thousand, and claim
victory. They acknowledge the loss of twenty
guns, but say nothing as to the number Of
prisoners.
PHILADELPHIA, May pa special dis
patch 10 the Enquirer says Grants army
has reached Bowling Green.
New YORK, May 23-The Worlds cor
respondent says that in the event Of Grants
fianking Lee, las he will eventually do beyond
doubt, and which. in fact, Lee admits by his
undecided movements the rebel army will
go back, contesting every strong position.
According to rebel camp rumors, the imme-
date vicinity of Lynchburg is being strongly
fortified, and the enemy may fight decisive
battle there.
New YORK, May pa special dispatch
to the Times says: No fighting since the
rebel attack on our communications with
Fredericksburg.
A rebel Lieutenant was captured, who
states that Lees army before the battles num-
bered $1,000 and 10000. His losses are be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
New YORK, May 23.-The Tribune's cor
respondent with Butler, under date 10th,
says: The rebels advanced to our entrenched
line across the Peninsula and engaged our
pickets but were driven back. Firing on
our skirmish line during the day was inces-
SAINT. Our wounded probably number 100.
Towards dusk, the rebels made vigorous
attempt to force our skirmishers from the
roads without success. Our defenses here
are greatly strengthened.
Deserters report the rebel force from
10000 to 10000.
ALBANY, May 23.-Gov. Seymour has d.
rected the District Attorney to procure in
dictments against all who were engaged in
seizing the Offices Of the World and Journal