Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-02-10
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
4 Increment Begun on the FI.fth.-iSharp
and Successful FFghtireg.-A Great
Battle Expected on Monday.
HrADouAnrnRs ARMY OF THE POrOHAo.

HEADouARrERs Army OF THE PoroMAc.
Feb. 5.
The Army of the Potomac is once more in
motion, and ere this dispatch reaches you the
object intended to be accomplished will have
not only been developed, but the degree OF
success resulting will also, no doubt, be
known.
At o'clock this morning the 9th Corps,
preceded by Gregg's cavalry, started on the
road to Resms' Station. No force of the en-
emy was met on the road, but the roads at
various points were picketed by cavalry, all of
whom retreated as the column advanced.
About noon the column reached Rowanitz
creek, over which bridge of considerable
length had to be constructed. occupying sew
eral hours.
About 3 P. NJ. the Sd Pennsylvania Cav
airy, under Major Hess, were sent out to make
a connection between them and the I'd Corps,
tbe I'd and Sd Divisions Of which bad gone
out OF the Vaughan road as far as Hatchers
Run, to demonstrate in that direction. On
reaching the Run, the Ist Brigade of the Sd
Division of the I'd Corps charged and took a
line of rile-pits on the west side, losing but
few men. They advanced about mile across
the Run, driving the enemys pickets before
them. Here strong line of breastworks was
erected in q short time, making the position
perfectly secnre.
The Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry, after cross
ibg short distance south of the Vaughan
road, advanced southward and soon met a
small force in ambush, which poured a sharp
volley into our men, killing two, it is said,
aud wounding several, besides a number of
horses. A part of the support of the Sd
Division of the I'd Corps here came to the
support of the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and
drove the rebels off, and soon after connec-
ton with the right of the 5th Corps was re-
ported made.
Up to this time very little fighting had TAX
en- place, the 9th Corps being scarcely engag-
at all. The I'd Division of the I'd Corps, un-
der Gen. Smyth, on reaching Hateher's Run,
turned to the right and advanced in north
westerly direction toward Armstrong; mill,
but before going more than three fourths of a
mile, the enemy were discoved in strong posi-
ton and iu considerable force, four disvisiens
of General Gordon's being reported in the
vicinity.
The whole of our men erected temporary
breastworks on part of the line, while the
balance had only time to throw up small
French ri1e-pits. Skirmishing was going on
all this time between the enemy and our sharp.
shooters.
About ABE O'Clock the rebel batteries
opened, for the purpose of developing our
position and strength, but no reply was made.
The rebels at length appeared advancing in
line of battle, with a strong skirmish line
thrown out in advance. Our men were ready
for them. As they charged across an open
field they received such a calling fire as to
cause them to fall back in disorder, leaving
many dead and wounded on the field.
After repeating the attempt to dislodge our
men, and failing each time, a relief force was
sent round to turn the right flank ofthe divis-
ion. Colonel Murphy, of the 69th New York,
comma nding the I'd Brigade, was posted here,
with bis right resting on a swamp, and was
fully prepared for such a movement. Then,
again, the rebels suffered a severe loss, as they
attempted to break our line. The were finally
forced to give it up, and soon after dark firing
ceased, the rebels falling back to their works.
Our loss during the day was quite light. pro-
baby not over hundred altogether, although
the exact number is not known.
Col. Murphy was wounded in the knee, not
severely, while giving orders to his men. His
Assistant Adjutant-G General, Lieut., McFarish.
was mortally wounded.
Lieut.. Graham, of the 14th Connecticut,
was wounded in the breast, severely.
Lieut.. VIM. Tibbitts, OF the 10th Massa-
chusetts, and LIEUT.. A. Bartlitt, Of the 14th
Connecticut were killed.
The correspondent of the New York Herald |
Tas captured, and in being robbed, succeeded |
% escaping and reaching our lines in safety.
The enemy's loss must have been very
leavy, as they repeatedly changed our lines,
zach tim3 suffering severely. We took about |
twenty prisoners, some of whom reported hav-
ng received orders in the morning to keep a |
harp lookout as they believed our army was
N the move.
Gen. Smyth deserves much praise for the |
manner in which he handled his division, be-
ng himself present all over the field, watching |
loosely every move of the enemy.
We expect great battle tomorrow, with |
more decisive results than were obtained to-
ay.
The weather is clear and cold, and just suit
bic for a movement in this country.
[Signed, w. D. MOGREaoR.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
'eb. 6.-The result of yesterdays engagement
ppeared, this morning, in our advanced line
eyoDd Hatcher's Run, the capture of two
undred prisoners. train of wagons and
Jules, with their drivers, and considerable
oss inflicted on the enemy in killed and wound
j.
The cavalry under Gen. Gregg captured
le train at Dinwiddie G. H., while on its
ay to North Carolina for supplies, the trip
liking Il days for its accomplishment. From
lis place scouting parties were sent in differ
1t directions, one of which went up the
eydtown road, where they found camps which
nd been deserted only short time previous,
ad where they collected a few wagons of
egram's division.
In the meantime the rebel cavalry stationed
Bellefeld were ordered up to resist Gregg's
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