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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1864
Page
2
War dispatches from Grant and Sherman dominate front pages as Union victories near Richmond loom. Copperhead criticisms explode over Democratic leadership and war support while Fort Pillow massacre reports spark anger. public notices urge Union loyalty and local election impacts.
A vivid Civil War era note urges General Burien to cut the Richmond rail link, defeat Beauregard, reinforce Lee, and move forces toward City Point. It imagines a fleet up the James River and predicts Richmond’s fall with harsh banter toward rebel leaders and praise for Union triumph.
Fragmentary OCR text references a route near Rich and Gurdonsville with a tow-path of the Rich Canal and mention of Lynchburg. The passage is garbled, making precise events or identities unclear. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or outcomes are discernible to summarize.
Report notes no engagement on Wednesday and calls the Thursday clash between Grant and Lee terrible. It states Lea was defeated Friday leaving about 2,000 killed and 30,000 wounded amid ongoing Civil War battles.
General Grant's headquarters reports the Army of the Potomac crossed the Rapidan at Germania Ford and Ely's Ford under daybreak. Hancock Warren and Sedgwick followed, with fords secured and trains to cross by night. Wilson and Gregg probed south toward Chandler House, Lee’s forces unconfirmed. Burnside to join with four divisions tomorrow.
Army advances clash near Old Wilderness Tavern as Grant Meade shift lines to Grove Church and Parker's Store. Heavy musketry and artillery dominate the day with substantial casualties, and Hancock, Warren, and Sedgwick push to form a strong battle line while Sheridan hunts Stuart's cavalry.
May 7 dispatches describe the Army of the Potomac under General Grant consolidating, with Hancock’s corps near Spotsylvania Court House and Sheridan patrolling south and east of Chancellorville. Casualties are estimated around twelve thousand with 1,000 killed and eight thousand wounded. 1,800 prisoners reported, including officers and generals. Stanton’s War Department notes 4,000 prisoners and 2,000 prisoners in separate messages from Washington, while the field notes praise the Army’s vigor and hint at future operations after a brutal, bramble-filled clash.
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