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The Daily Dispatch: May 11, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Combined movement on Richmond — the enemy on the Southside — fight at Chester — the great cavalry Raid, &c. (search)
et from East Tennessee is of itself equal to a heavy reinforcement of Gen Thomas, and it is probable that Gen Sherman — Gen Grant's chief in command in the West--will take good care that no further reinforcements from Georgia are sent forward to Genwith a large force, must remain in Georgia, at all hazards to Gen Lee. In this view Gen Sherman holds the right wing of Gen Grant's forces operating against Richmond. Gens Butler and Baldy smith the left, and Gen Meade the centre with the heroic ol. A telegram from Washington says: A most remarkable reticence is observed with regard to the movements of General Grant. Flying rumors prevail, as a matter of necessity, on the eve of all great events, but nothing is known of the intentich is approaching. We are told that the only fear is that Gen Lee will "attempt to escape" from his position before General Grant moves upon his works. It may he a vague fear, however, which need not distress those who are anxious upon the questi
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
rness. Yankee papers, of the 7th, contain letters written from Grant's headquarters, acknowledging a loss of 20,000 men in the Wilderness fight. Yankee prisoners say that Gen. Grant is putting fresh troops in the fight to-day. At 2 o'clock severe and continuous fightietry fire that trees were cut down by it. Prisoners say that Gen. Grant expressed a determination not to recross over the river while he Aquia Creek in running order. The Yankee prisoners say that Gen. Grant is issuing whiskey rations to his troops. Our troops yesterdy skirmishing to-day, with occasional discharges of artillery. Grant shows no signs of falling back.--Scouts report him to be receiving th troops from Baltimore and other points. It is believed that Grant had Heintzalman with troops from the fortifications at Washington, y. About 1,500 prisoners were captured dur- these fights. Grant's losses, since the campaign began, put at the lowest figures, is 5
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], From General Lee's Army. (search)
he date of my last letter, the cavalry reported that Grant, while keeping up a threatening attitude in our fronof which was a matter of the greatest consequence to Grant. The road from Germanna Ford, on the Rapidan, by whisive and crushing. As it was, Gen Lee repulsed all Grant's assaults with heavy loss, and held him there untila masterly performance, and renders it necessary for Grant to give us battle here or make a further detour to tther road which passes through Bowling Green, but if Grant should move by that he would find it necessary to crg it is eleven miles. It must be confessed that Grant has shown a good deal of cleverness in one respect, is known that Hooker pointed out the route by which Grant has advanced as the better of the two; and it will b least, into the hands of the invader. We hear that Grant brought twenty two days supplies with him, the men cing all day. --Twenty four hours will decide whether Grant will deliver battle here, or seek to turn our positi
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], [from our own correspondent.] (search)
again did the enemy, inspirited by the little success of the morning, their whiskey rations, and Grant's braggadocio and lying, assault our line of works; each time did they waver, and give back, untwell high exhausted; but it is certainly true, as it is said Gen Lee has expressed himself, that Grant's men are whipped, but Grant is himself not whipped.--Grant has two or three lines of strong forGrant is himself not whipped.--Grant has two or three lines of strong fortifications behind which to retire if pressed. General Lee is well fortified, as Grant knows by sad experience. Yesterday there was nothing of interest and to day there is nothing but skirmishiGrant has two or three lines of strong fortifications behind which to retire if pressed. General Lee is well fortified, as Grant knows by sad experience. Yesterday there was nothing of interest and to day there is nothing but skirmishing. Our men are firm in their convictions of ultimate success, and sing cheerfully around their camp fires at night. Gen Lee stands the fatigue well, and his friends say he is most cheerful and buoGrant knows by sad experience. Yesterday there was nothing of interest and to day there is nothing but skirmishing. Our men are firm in their convictions of ultimate success, and sing cheerfully around their camp fires at night. Gen Lee stands the fatigue well, and his friends say he is most cheerful and buoyant. I could write almost indefinitely, but time presses. X. Sunday Morning, May 15th, 1864. The enemy yesterday threw a force of infantry on our extreme left and engaged our cavalry,
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
is morning. The belief here is that Lieut.-Gen. Grant is achieving a complete victory. Spwiny afternoon, states that on Saturday morning Gen Grant opened the fight by a general advance of hisen Hancock was in occupation of that place. Gen Grant's whole army was in vigorous pursuit. Our l to retreat. Another statement is that Gen Grant had flanked him and got between the rebel ard to this city by Gen Butter. Lee says that Gen Grant attacked him, which contradicts the report rom there reporting the arrival of parties from Grant's army with news to that effect. Parties was from the battle going on yesterday between Grant and Lee. Owing to the fact of the Rappahamond at an early day, and before either Lee or Grant can reach there. A proclamation from Lin. He was exceedingly gratified to know that Gen Grant had not been jostled from his plans, but wasack to Princeton. Cold in New York, under Grant's lying telegrams, was quoted on the 9th at 10[4 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ion. The great battle of Thursday, reported in to-day's paper, between the armies of Lee and Grant, in Spotaylvania, appears to have been one of the most sanguinary and hotly contested of the war. The cautions and reliable reporter for the press states that Grant's loss was about 20,000 men in this terrible fight. A portion of our line was broken; but the next best thing to holding a posititook 1,500 prisoners, and must have in flicted immense slaughter upon him from our breastworks. Grant's loss during the campaign of eight days is estimated by the correspondent at 50,000 men, which , as depressed in spirits by the heavy and disastrous conflicts with the Confederates into which Grant has with such impetuosity forced them. He is said to have received reinforcements. If that be may be also used for concentration. The situation on the Rappahannock is encouraging. When Grant proclaims that he will not recross the river as long as he has a man, he employs the language of
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], The late Major-General Stuart. (search)
s generally believed in Washington that "Lieut. Gen. Grant is achieving a complete victory" ! oken loose from Stanton. The Herald says that Grant's losses, previous to the change of base to Fr, suggests that if the rebels continue to give Grant such trouble on his road to Richmond, "his chan Chronicle, a sycophantic Lincoln paper, puts Grant's losses at thirty five thousand. It must be rs they have delivered to disable and drive off Grant — last man or no last man. Under this news gol no wonder that, under the disastrous repulses Grant had received, the news from him should be slowon him the characteristic comparison, that he (Grant) was like the man who ascended the ladder and ort from the gloomy nature of the reports from Grant, he can certainly look upon him with satisfactr the Presidency. That the true nature of Grant's advances towards Richmond had begun to leak General say that, if not another gun is fired, Grant is the worst whipped Yankee General that ever [4 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ay. The Washington Chronicte, of the 10th, estimates the reduction of of Gen. Grant's force by casualties and otherwise, at thirty five thousand men. An unoon, that the firing had been very heavy from 5 o'clock until sunset, and that Gen Grant had captured a large amount of commissary stores. The correspondent of the New York Herald, writing from the battlefield Monday, sums up Grant's total losses to that date in killed, wounded and missing, at twenty seven thousand. This eshe army of the Potomac were nearly exhausted, and adds, that if the rebels give Grant as much trouble on the rest of the route as they have done thus far his chancesndeed. A correspondent, who had applied to Lincoln for authentic news from Grant, was informed by the President that Grant was like the man that had climbed theGrant was like the man that had climbed the pole and then pulled the pole up after him. From Northern Georgia. Dispatches from Gen Sherman, dated at Tunnel Hill, 7.30 P M Tuesday, state that McPherso
The Daily Dispatch: May 17, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
we have three to your one, it will be a drawn battle. If we have only two to your one, we shall be whipped." This account we have from the General in person. It is stated on high authority, too, that the prisoners of rank freely assert, that it Grant is whipped in this fight, he will find it impossible to keep up his army, and the war will be virtually over. From the General above referred to we also learn that numbers of knapsacks and guns were found in the embankments which constituted the first of July. His right arm is partially paralyzed, but it is expected that time will restore to the limb the usual vitality power. The losses in Gen. Lee's army. Our losses up to Saturday night last, in the battles between Lee and Grant, commencing on Thursday, 5th of May, were comparatively slight. The Charlottesville Chronicle understands that Dr. Gill, Gen Lee's Medical Director, instructed our authorities at Orange C H, not to approve of any telegram which should estimate o
The Daily Dispatch: May 17, 1864., [Electronic resource], From General Lee's army. (search)
forts made to provoke Lee to unmask his batteries and show his hand. At length Grant seemed to grow weary of this kind of work, and ordered an assault to be made. hich admit a loss there of 20,000. These papers contain a confession also that Grant was beaten badly on his right, (our left,) where Ewell commanded, and that Cord. Our victory was complete on every part of the field. It is reported that Grant, just before opening the battle this morning, issued an order in which he annouaims that Butler has occupied Petersburg and invested Richmond. The courage of Grant's army, however, like that of the man in the play, is oozing out at their fingegage in mortal combat. A report prevailed in high quarters this afternoon that Grant was retiring in the direction of Fredericksburg and Germanna Ford, but it is pr the last two days that the real attack will be made on the right wing, and all Grant's manæuvres and demonstrations on the left have failed to create any diversion
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