The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-02-08
THE PRESS DESPATCH.

HEADQUARTERS, ARxY oy rm PoronAn,
Feb. 8, 1886. !
The Army Of the Potomac Is moro in motion, and
this despatch reaches you the objects intended 70 DO
accomplished will have been not only developed but the
degree Of resulting will also doubt be known
BY that time
Al three O'Clock this morning the Fifth corps, pre-
ceded by Greggs cavalry started on the 70 Reams
station
No force Of the enemy met the route, but the
roads at points pickeed by cavalry, all Of
whom retreated az the column advanced
About noon the column reached Rowanitz creek over
which bridge of considerable length had to bdcon-
constructed, occupying several hours.
About three p NJ the Third Pennsylvania cavalry under
Major Hess sent out to make connection between
them and the Second corps the Second and Third dv
sions OF which had gone out the Vaughn road
Hatchers run, 70 demonstrate In that direction.
On reaching the rum the First brigade Of the Third d.
vision Of the Second corps charged and took the line Of
rifle pits the west side, losing buta few They
advanced about a mile across tho run, driving the
enemy's pckets before them. Hero strong line Of
breastworks erected IN a short time, making the
position perfectly secure.
The Third Pennsylvania cavalry, after crossing short
distance south Of the Vaughn road advanced southwark
and met small force in ambush, which poured
sharp volley into men, killing two, II is said, and
woundIng besides a number Of horses part Of the
Third division OF the Second corps here to the
support Of the Third Pennsylvania cavalry and drove the
rebels off, and after connection with the right OF
the Fifth corps was reported made.
Up TO this time very little fighting had taken place.
the Fifth corps being scarcely engaged at all
The Second division OF the Second corps under Gen.
eral myth before reaching Hatchers run turned the
right and advanced in norhwescrly direction towards
Armstrong; mill but before going than three
ters Of mile the enemy discovered In strong po-
sion and in considerable force four divisions OF General
Gordons being reported In the vicinity.
Here OF men erected temporary brcastworks
on part OF the line while the balance had only time TO
throw up small French rife pits
Skirmishing going all this time between the
enemy and our sharpshooters
About past four O'Clock the rebel batteries opened
for the purpose OF developing position and strength
but reply was made
The rebels at length appeared advancing In line OF
battle with strong skirmish line thrown out in ad.
vance Our mon all ready for them, and az they
charged In handsome style the open Geld they
received such CALLING fire as TO them TO fall back
In disorder leaving many dead and wounded on tho field
After repeating the attempt TO dlslodge our men, and
failing each time rebel force sent round 10 turn
the right flank Of the division Colonel Murphy OF tho
Sixty. ninth New York, commanding the Second brigade
was posted here, with bis right resting on swamp and
was fully prepared for such movement Here, again.
the rebels suffered oss they attempted 70
break our line They finally forced to give II up
and soon after dark firing ceased the rebels falling back
TO their works
Our loss during the day was quito light probably not
over hundred altogether although tho exact number 10
not known.
Colonel Murphy was wounded In the knee, not severe
ly while giving orders 10 his His Assistant Adju.
tant General, Lieutenant McTavish, was MORALLY
wounded.
Lieutenant Graham, OF tho Fourteenth Connecticut,
was wounded In the breast severely.
Lieutenant WIN. rbsisA VI the Nineteenth kassachu-
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