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The Daily Dispatch: May 7, 1864., [Electronic resource], Changes in command of the naval forces in James river. (search)
Changes in command of the naval forces in James river. We understand that Commander John K. Mitchell has been assigned to the command of the naval forces in the James river in place of Flag Officer Forrest, relieved. Commander Robt. B. Pegram has been assigned to the iron-clad sloop Virginia, the flag ship. Commander Thomas R. Rootees has been assigned to the command of the iron-clad sloop Fredericksburg, and Lieutenant Commanding Wm. H. Parker has been assigned to the iron-clad sloop Richmond, to relieve Commander Pegram, transferred to the Virginia. Capt. S. S. Lee has been assigned to the office of Orders and Detail, Navy Department, to relieve Commander Mitchell.
The battle on the Rapidan. the Yankees driven back several Miler — Yankee General Wadsworth killed — Gens, Jenkins, Stafford and Jenes killed--Lieut. Gen. Longstreet wounded. [from our own Correspondent.] Orange C. H., Friday, May 6th, 2.30 P. M. Gen Grant moved from Culpeper Court House, crossing the Rapidan at Germanna and Ely's Fords, and taking the road to Bowling Green, in Caroline county, thus attempting to turn our right and get between Lee and Richmond. Late yesterday evening Grant made an attack and was handsomely repulsed. Ewell took 2,000 prisoners and four guns. At daybreak this morning the battle was renewed, and is now raging with great fury. Gen. Rosser whipped the enemy's cavalry yesterday on our right and took 113. prisoners. The battle ground is near Chancellorsville. Brig. Gen. Jones, of Va., was killed. Sallust. [Second Dispatch.] Orange C. H., May 6. --The enemy renewed the attack this morning with gre