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R. B. Francis (search for this): article 1
cession of victories in the Trans Mississippi Department. Capture of a correspondent of the New York world.--Development of the enemy's Plans. Our pickets at Tunstall's Station, on the York River Railroad, yesterday morning captured R. B. Francis, a correspondent of the New York World, who was on his way to the White House, under the impression that Gen. Baldy Smith had reached that point from the Southside. He had in his possession a number of letters, and his dispatches for the Worter "butting" uselessly against the enemy's fortifications. The World's correspondent was brought to Richmond and placed in Castle Thunder. On his arrival at that institution he sent for an officer of the prison, and told him that he was Mr. Francis, late of Gen. Grant's army; that he unfortunately ran into our picket line at Tunstall's, and was captured; and that he expected to have the honor of remaining his guest for some time to come. The officer, as a matter of course, expressed his
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 1
em on to fresh deeds of glory. From General Johnston's Army. An official dispatch from General Joseph E Johnston confirms the account of General Cleburne's success on the 28th instant, given by the Associated Press correspondent, and published yesterday. General Johnston's dispatch is in nearly the same words as the press accounts, and it is unnecessary to repeat it. The public will be gratified at the official confirmation of this news, which is happy omen of our prospects in Northern Georgia. The Trans Mississippi Department. We understand that the orders of General Smith have been received in Richmond, fully confirming our succession of victories in the Trans Mississippi Department. Capture of a correspondent of the New York world.--Development of the enemy's Plans. Our pickets at Tunstall's Station, on the York River Railroad, yesterday morning captured R. B. Francis, a correspondent of the New York World, who was on his way to the White House, under t
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
describes the fight at Haw's Shop, on Saturday, in which he does not claim much of a victory — the Yankee loss far exceeding ours. He also makes important developments of Grant's plan of operations:] Hanover FerrySouth of the Pamunkey,May 28th, 1864. The 1st and 2d divisions of cavalry made a reconnaissance in force to-day. The 2d division, Gen. Gregg, encountered a strong force of the enemy's cavalry about five miles north of Hanover Court-House. It consisted of troops from South Carolina, and formed a part of Butler's command. The enemy were dismounted, and had selected a most advantageous position, under the cover of thick woods, from which it was extremely difficult to drive them or draw them out. The whole of the 1st division and part of the 2d were engaged. The regiments which were the first attacked, and which suffered the most severely, are the following: 1st brigade, 2d division--1st Massachusetts. 1st New Jersey, 1st Pennsylvania and 6th Ohio. A partial li
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
All remains quiet on the Southside. An official dispatch received at the War Department yesterday states that Butler is sending troops down the river in transports. This is supposed to be for the purpose of reinforcing Grant, since there is no evidence of any intention to evacuate Bermuda Hundred. It is stated that the enemy have felled the woods in the vicinity of Marius Gilliam's farm, in Chesterfield county, in order to command an unobstructed view of the opposite bank of James river. From Gen. Lee's Army. Some skirmishing took place along the lines yesterday, chiefly in front of Stratford's and the old Stonewall brigade. Our casualties are reported to have been about twenty five wounded. Some cannonading was heard during the day, the cause of which has not been ascertained. The reports are that Grant proposes to make the White House, on the Pamunkey, his base, but the general impression is that a great battle will be fought before his preparations can be co
Stratford, Conn. (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): article 1
Butler is sending troops down the river in transports. This is supposed to be for the purpose of reinforcing Grant, since there is no evidence of any intention to evacuate Bermuda Hundred. It is stated that the enemy have felled the woods in the vicinity of Marius Gilliam's farm, in Chesterfield county, in order to command an unobstructed view of the opposite bank of James river. From Gen. Lee's Army. Some skirmishing took place along the lines yesterday, chiefly in front of Stratford's and the old Stonewall brigade. Our casualties are reported to have been about twenty five wounded. Some cannonading was heard during the day, the cause of which has not been ascertained. The reports are that Grant proposes to make the White House, on the Pamunkey, his base, but the general impression is that a great battle will be fought before his preparations can be completed. It is reported that the two armies were drawn up in line of battle yesterday, and that Grant is entrenching
Pamunkey (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
nce carry out a new and important movement. Long before this dispatch will have reached your readers, the 1st division of the 6th corps will have crossed the Pamunkey river at Hanover Town. A large force of cavalry is in advance, accompanying the pontoon trains. This rapid succession of flank movements is destined to accompt Tunstall's Station. [This is the exact route taken by the luckless correspondent. His second dispatch is as follows:] Hanover Ford, South side of Pamunkey River.Headq'rs 1st division 6th corps,May 27th, 1864--12 Noon. By an admirably executed march General Russell has succeeded in placing the 1st Division of the 6th Corps on the south side of the Pamunkey river. Leading the column, be commenced to march at 8 P. M., and with a rest of two hours for breakfast, kept his men steadily to work. Some hours preceding the march of the column General Sheridan was ordered to reconnoitre in force — to hold the road for the advance of infantry, and a
Chesterfield (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
from Gen. Jo. Johnston--capture of a Newspaper correspondent — his dispatches.&c. All remains quiet on the Southside. An official dispatch received at the War Department yesterday states that Butler is sending troops down the river in transports. This is supposed to be for the purpose of reinforcing Grant, since there is no evidence of any intention to evacuate Bermuda Hundred. It is stated that the enemy have felled the woods in the vicinity of Marius Gilliam's farm, in Chesterfield county, in order to command an unobstructed view of the opposite bank of James river. From Gen. Lee's Army. Some skirmishing took place along the lines yesterday, chiefly in front of Stratford's and the old Stonewall brigade. Our casualties are reported to have been about twenty five wounded. Some cannonading was heard during the day, the cause of which has not been ascertained. The reports are that Grant proposes to make the White House, on the Pamunkey, his base, but the general
McAllister (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 1
the War News — Butler sending troops down the River — skirmishing in Hanover — official Dispatch from Gen. Jo. Johnston--capture of a Newspaper correspondent — his dispatches.&c. All remains quiet on the Southside. An official dispatch received at the War Department yesterday states that Butler is sending troops down the river in transports. This is supposed to be for the purpose of reinforcing Grant, since there is no evidence of any intention to evacuate Bermuda Hundred. It is stated that the enemy have felled the woods in the vicinity of Marius Gilliam's farm, in Chesterfield county, in order to command an unobstructed view of the opposite bank of James river. From Gen. Lee's Army. Some skirmishing took place along the lines yesterday, chiefly in front of Stratford's and the old Stonewall brigade. Our casualties are reported to have been about twenty five wounded. Some cannonading was heard during the day, the cause of which has not been ascertained
Bermuda Hundred (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
the War News — Butler sending troops down the River — skirmishing in Hanover — official Dispatch from Gen. Jo. Johnston--capture of a Newspaper correspondent — his dispatches.&c. All remains quiet on the Southside. An official dispatch received at the War Department yesterday states that Butler is sending troops down the river in transports. This is supposed to be for the purpose of reinforcing Grant, since there is no evidence of any intention to evacuate Bermuda Hundred. It is stated that the enemy have felled the woods in the vicinity of Marius Gilliam's farm, in Chesterfield county, in order to command an unobstructed view of the opposite bank of James river. From Gen. Lee's Army. Some skirmishing took place along the lines yesterday, chiefly in front of Stratford's and the old Stonewall brigade. Our casualties are reported to have been about twenty five wounded. Some cannonading was heard during the day, the cause of which has not been ascertained
Chesterfield (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ond and placed in Castle Thunder. On his arrival at that institution he sent for an officer of the prison, and told him that he was Mr. Francis, late of Gen. Grant's army; that he unfortunately ran into our picket line at Tunstall's, and was captured; and that he expected to have the honor of remaining his guest for some time to come. The officer, as a matter of course, expressed his pleasure at having so "distinguished" a visitor. The following are the dispatches to the World. Chesterfield, May 26. The flank movement of the 6th corps, on the enemy's left, yesterday morning, was a complete success. They struck the Central Railroad about three miles above Saxton's Function, drove in the pickets and destroyed eight miles of the railroad--two miles below and two miles above Noel Station. A number of prisoners were captured, and among them a woman dressed in male attire, who states that she has been in the Army of Northern Virginia for three years, serving in a battery.
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