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THE PKESB.
SUBMHMD DAILY (SUHDAYB EXOIPTID,)
BY JOHN W. FORNEY;
OFFICE, Ns. 11l SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
XH E DAILY PRESS,
Twilti Cssts Fx* Wkb«, payable to tbs Carrier.
Hailed to Subscribers oat of the City at Six Dooms
Fa* Atracra, Fou* Dollars ro* JSuibt Months,.
Eb*»» Dollars »oa Six Mostbs— invariably in ad
vance tor the time ordered.
THE TRI-WEEKLY PRESS,
Mailed to Subscribers out of the City at San** DOl
- Pan Annum, in advance.
SUMMER RESORTS.
CARLISLE WHl'iE SU LPH U R
\J SPRINGS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
JAccomniodatfon fop Til BEE HUNDBED VIdITOBS.
This highly favorite Resort Is now open for Visitors—
4ho&e who -cad appreciate grand scenery, pure mountain
♦air, invigorating hatha, large aud welUvemilated rooms,
.good society, and good table. Terms, $7 per weelc. For
•particulars apply to , N. W. WOODS,
Proprietor of ,
Carlisle White Sulphur Springs.
■pPHSAT l MOUNTAIN BPBINOS,
*EJ LANCASTER COUNTY, FA.
This delightful watering-pUoe having been purchased
'fcy the undersigned, he would Inform hia friends and the
public generally, that U will be open for the reception of
on the ■■ • • ■
. FIRST DAY OF JULY NEXT.
For particulars, please refer to Circulars, which can
-('be had at the Continental Hotel, Merchants 5 Hotel, and
Kibe Union Botol, Arch street. . ' •
Board,one week or less, $3.80 per day,* over one week.
«or the season, $7 per week. Children and servants hall
fiurice. „
These terms are given with the assurance that the ac
iicommodationa shall in every respect be equal to any
lather watering* place.
► SS?"Accommodations for four hundred gnostß. r
The Germania Band Is engaged. " .
i je23-Tm IJ. S. NEWCOMER.
Bidfobd springs. a. g. al.
LEN respectfully informs the public that this cele
brated 'and fashionable WATERING FLAGS is now
wpen and fully prepared for the reception of visitors*
*no will be kept open until the Ist of October. •
Persona wishing Bedford Mineral: Water will he sup*
«Hed at the following prices at the Springe—viz:
k For a barrel (oak) .••••...•.•..*•••83 00
4i balf-barre1 11 ....................... 2 00
Parties wishing rooms or any information in regard to
ihe place will address the «Bedfordjdineral Springs
Company.” my2B»6w -
SURF HOUSE,, ATLANTIC OITF,
N. Jv—This spacious Hotel, over 600 feet in length,
send with 1,100 feet of veranda, fronts on the ocean, ex
tending back, with its rear, to the railroad. It. possesses
ft he most advantageous location on the island, with per
fectly safe bathing in front, and is, in faot, the only first
'Class hotel within a short dUtanoe of the beach.
A good "Band of Music has been engaged for the season.
'The Billiard-room and Bowling Alleys will be under the
■charge of Mr. BAIiPK BBNJAa.fN, of Philadelphia.'
Additional improvements have been made, and .the ac
asommodations will be found equal, if not superior, to any
wn the coast. ‘ A
The house will be opened, for the reception of guests,
•n THURSDAY, June 19.
jelB-S6t H. g. BENSON, Proprietor.'
-TIRESSON SPRINGS, CAMBRIA
COUNTY, PA.—This delightful and popular place
of summer resort, located directly on the line of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, on the summit of the Allegheny
Mountains, twenty-three hundred foot above the level of
•the ocean, will be open for guests from the 16th of June
•till the 10th of October. Since 1 last season the grounds
Sieve been greatly Improved and beautified, and a num
ber of Cottages have been erected for the accommoda
te nor families, rendering Cresson one of the most
romantic and attractive places in the State. The furni
ture Is being thoroughly renovated. The ! seeker of
pleasure and the sufferer from heat and disease will find
attractions here in a first-class Livery - Stable, Billiard
Tables,;Tenpin Allays, Baths, *&o., together with the
purest air and water, and the most magnificent mountain
scenery to be found In the country.
Tickets good for the round trip from Philadelphia*
£7.60; from Pittsburg* s3.o^,
For further information, addreae
a w. hullxn,
Oressoa. Springs, Oftinbrfa co.« Pa..
-Q E A BATHlNG.—Congress Hall,
t'O Bong Branch, New Jerser, is no w open for the re
ception of visitors. I’trsouß wtahiog ro engage rooms will
please address WOOLMAN STOKBS, v
jjA-lSt# ■■: Proprietor.
SEA BATHING.
OOBAN HOtraa, gape ISLAND, N. 3., ■
Is now open for the reception of visitor*.
je26-«w* ‘ ISRAEL LAMING, Proprietor.
STAB HOTEL,
1 (Nearly opposite the United Rt»to» Hotel,)
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
SAMUEL ABAMB, Proprietor.
vSXMnner*,.
Alt»o, Carriages to Hire.
Boarders accommodated oik the most reasonable
fterm*. je2Q-3ni
COLUMBIA HOUSE.
" ATI, ANTIO CITY,
SITUATED ON KENTUCKY AVENUE,
Opposite the Surf House.
HBT Term. to »uit the time*.
jeffl-Sm BDYYABD DOTUB, Proprietor.
OEA-BIDB HOUSE, ATJL.ANT 10
’BY DAVID BOATT BBGOOD.
A NEW PBIVATB BOABDINo HOUSE, beautiful
y situated at the foot of Pennsylvania A-veuae;
How open lor visitors for the season. je2Q-2m :
TMTANSIQN HOTJSTD,
IVI ■ Atlantic otiy,
E. liSE, Proprietor.
This Souse having been thoroughly renovated and en
■4arged,is new open for permanent a«d transient hoarders,
SfANBIOJS HOOSE iscoovenient to depot, churches,
•Hand lest office, Yhe bathing grouQds a f e unnr passed
*on the Wand. 1 she Bar is condnott*d by Bfr. SSBISTj, of
who will keep superior wines, liatrors, and
choice brands of cigars. , - jwfl)-2m *
EA GL 1 HOTEL, ATLANTIC
CITY, is now open, with a
labgb audition ob booms.
Board *T per week, bathing dreaaea included. je2o-2m
Light-house cottage, at-
L ANTIC'OITT’.--Thl& well-known House, having
k-foeen enlarged and renovated, is now open for the recep
' of guest*. Invalid© can he accommodated with
- yonns an the first , floor, fronting'the ocean. L j gUt-
Cottage possesses the advantage of being the
nearest house to the beach. A continuation of the pa
*tronage of bis friends and the public is solicited. No bar.
jeSl-lm JONAHS WOUTTON, Proprietor..
COTTAGE RUTH BAT, ATLANTIC
CITY, k now open find ready fra; Board era. A tew
choice Booms can be obtained by allying Soon. The
fc Proprietor fernishes bis table with fresh milk from' bis
’ eowsyand fresh regetables from blsfam.
Also, abont'forir bnndred deairabie Cottage and Hotel
v liots for sale by fd. MoOItBISS,
je2o-2m ■ ./ ' •. , : Proprioter.
*♦« rrißE aliiambra,” Atlantic
I CITY,” N. J,, aeplendld new house, Bouthwest
■corner of ATLANTIC and MASSAC HOSSTTS Avenues,
»>wlU be open for visitors on an a after Jnne 29th. The rooms
“l and labia of “ The Alhambra” are noeurpassed by any
■on the Island. There is a apaeioua Ice Cream'and* Be
" Ireshment Saloon attached to the hooße. Terms moderate.
0. DUBOIS & 8. J. YOUNQ,
Proprietors.
TpDLOE’S HOTEL, ATLANTIC
«XjF CITY, N- J - —At the termimiß ofthe railroad, on
T-:£h& left, beyond the depot This House is now open for
-‘Boarders and Transient Visitors, and offers accommoda
tions equal to any Hotel in Atlantic City. Charges mo
derate. Children and servants half price. .
Parties should keep their seats until the cars ar
rive in front of the hotel. • ie2o-2m
w /*iHESTEB COUNTY H OUB E.—This
V-/ private Boarding Bouse, coraer of Y.OBK and
PACIFIC Avenue, Atlantic, City, convenient to the
■ >beach, with a beautiful view of the Ocean, is now open
for the season. The accommodations are equal to any
others on the Island. Prices moderate.
je2o-2m J. KBlfil* Proprietor.
iTTENTUCKY HOUSE, ATLANTIC
JV nTTT) N.J.—This comfortable and convenient
new bouse, located on KENTUCKY. Avenue, opposite
the Surf House, one equarefrom tbo host. bathing on the:
beach, baa been fitted up for visitors this season.
... F. Proprietor.
N, B.—Horses and Carriages to Hire.. jegO-lm
vQEA BATHING.—“The Clarendon,”
O (formerly Virginia House,) VIRGINIA AVENUE,
ATLANTIC CITY, is now open for the accommodation
of Boarders. This Bouse is situated immediately on the
Beach, and from every room affords a fine view of the
sea. [je2fr2m] -JAMES JBSKIB3, fl. D.
SIX BATHING.- UNITED STATES
HOTEL, LONG BRANCH, N J., is now open*
situated only fifty yards from the samhore, central of the
.-place; house fronting the ocean 600 feot ; two hours
'from New York, Steamer leaves Murra) street twice
daily, 6A. 21. and 4F. 21.; thence by the R. and D. B.
Railroad. Address B. A. SIDE^AKER.
Communication from Philadelphia Is by the Camden
and Amboy Railroad, by the 6 A. 21. and 2 P. S£. trains.
jelO-2tn#
riONGRESS HALL, ATLANTIC
\J CITY, by G. W r HINKLE, the proprietor of the
‘United States three years ago.
The Hail has been put into complete order and greatly
-Improved. office, billiard saloon, bar-room, and
'bath-houses are most excellently arranged and aptly ap
propriated for their respective uses. Congress Hall is
-now the nearest house to the rolling surf on the smooth
'portion of the level beach, .
The subscriber avails himself of the present oppor
--toity to Teturn hie Ibanks to bis former patrons of the
“States,” and respectfully begs leave to eay'to all that
'he will be happy to meet thf m at Congresß Hall, ON
AND AFTER JUNE 21si instant, at which; time he
Will he ready to accommodate the publio. * *
jelB-lm* » i ; G. W, HINKLE, Lessee.
ITNITED STATES HOTEL,
ATIiANTIO OITT, N.J.,
JAMES K. BOBIBOH,
Superintendent.
This celebrated Hotel will be open for the reception of
onßaturday,Jane 21,1832, and will continue
'Open until September 15.
Since the last {season many handsome improvements
have been made, both/to the house and the .grounds*
-Adding still-further to the comfort, convenience, ana
of thaguests.
Persons desiring to spend the saunter at the Sea Shore
evil! find the accommodations at the UNITED STATES
■superior; to those of any other house on the Atlantic
'Coast.' .. -.
HABSLEB’S CELEBRATED BAND has been en
saged for the season, and will be under the direction of
The Messrs. Haßsler.
Mr. THOMAS H. BABBATT, late of Oape May, will
•&aYG charge of the lttiliaxd Boom, Tea-pin Alley e, and
Gallery.
The extensive Improvements made two years ago, and
<hose now in contemplation by the owners of this splendid
'establishment, are an ample guarantee of what the patrons
'of the house may expjci under its preaent management.
HBKBT A. B. BBOWN,
"For Proprietors.
SUMMER BOARDIJNCih BROAD
TOP MOUNTAIN HOUSE,—A romantic spot for a
gUff MEB RESIDENCE on one of the Mountain Tops
of Pennsylvania, reached daily by the Pennsylvania
Central, and the Broad Top Mountain Bail road from
Huntingdon. The Home is one of the finest in the in
terior of the State, handsomely furnished. with all the re
quisites for comfort and convenience—pure air, deli
cious Bpring water, romantic scenery; and everything to
restore and invigorate health. Telegraph station ana a
'gaily mail, so that daily communication may be had with
Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad wil| furnish excursion
tfcftets'through the -season. Persons leaving Philadel
phia in the morning can take tea at the Mountain JBbun
the sume evening. v,
The subscriber has kindly been allowed to refer to the
following gentlemen, residents of Philadelphia, who have
been patrons Of the Mouniaiit &ouse :
Wm. Oumminga, Esq., David P. Moore, Esq.,
Baml. Castnerj Eea., , Thos, Carstairs, Esq.,
Hou, Henry D* Moore, Lewis T. Watteon, Esq.,
John McCanles, Ebq., G. Albert Lewis, Esq.,
John Hartman, Esq, Richard D. Wood, Esq.
Txbhs Hoderatß. For farther information, address
JOSEPH MORRISON, Proprietor.
3e12-tf Broad-Top City, Hnntlngdou connty, Pa.
STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS.
MARTIN & QUAYLES
iu BTATIONIBY.TOY, and fancy goodb
BMPO.BXUM,
No, IQSS WAIiNTIT BTBNIIT,
bhlow laaraaiß,
PHIIADELPHIA.
AMERICAN, ENGLISH,
SWISS WATCHES,
jaWBLBy, AND BXLVEBWARK,
AT RED WORD s -
JOB. H. WATSON,
my29-an 336 CHESTNUT STREET.
'.A RBIO VAL. ♦"
“ J. O. FULLER
Hating Removed from No. 43 South THIRD Street to
No. 712 CHESTNUT Street, 2nd Floor,
(Opposite Masonic Tempi©,)
Now offers a Largo and Desirable Stock of
SOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
KOQEBS & BBOTHKBS’ SPOONS AND FJBKB,
' AND
FINE JEWELRY,
To which the attention of the trade is invited.
ap3o-8m • ' • •
AS, “AMERICAN WATCH COM
JUa . PANY.”
. GODD AND BTLVBB
WATCH E S .
NOB LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
CO M P ANT’S SALES ROOM,
No. 713 CHESTNUT Street, Second Floor,
... (opposite Masonic Temnle.)
I. B. MARTER, Agent.
•p9o>Bm ■
-yTJLCANITB RUBBER JEWELRY
A beautiful fine of
GENTLEMEN'S VEST CHAINS, LADIES’ OHA
TALAINS CHAINS, THIMBLES, CROSSES,
STUDS, BUTTONS, &0.,
Now in Store.
j. o. FULLER,
No. 713 CHESTNUT Street, Second Floor,
(Opposite Maaooio Temple.)
apSQ-3m - , ..
6O osnt*.
TjUNE SHIRT MANUFACTORY.
A} The subscriber invite attention to his
IMPROVED OUT OF SHIRTS,
Which he makes a speciality in ids business., Also, oon*
Staatly receiving ’
NOVELTIES FOB GENTLEMEN'S WEAK.
J. W. SCOTT,
OBNTLEMEN’B FURNISHING STOBN,
Iftl. 814 CHESTNUT STREET,
m jaO-tf Fonr doore below the Continental.'
■ii^—i—j M———
VOL. 5-NO. 288.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &o.
A FRESH ASSORTMENT, at LESS
XX THAN FOBXEB PRICES.
FABB & BBOTHBB,
1 Importers, 824 CHESTNUT Street, below Fourth.
mh2o.tf .■
REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS
THE « DR.-'HATES’ EEFRIGERA
TOB.”
These are, beyond doubt, the most scientific and efficient
REFRIGERATORS
Cn use, being WARRANTED to
KEEP PROVISIONS fONGSR,
WITH LESS ICE,
THAN ANT OTHERS.
RETAILING AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
Al»o, a large assortment of the moat approved
WATER COOLERS.
J. S. CLARK,
m,28-tf . - No. 1008 MASK «5T Street.
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS.
QHAB. L. ©RUM & CO.,
, BoeoKSSOjtg ro Olhshbbhoh a Taooim,
Manniscturera of and Dealer. In
GENTLEMEN'S FINE SHIRTS
axd <
FURNISHING GOODS,
No. 146 North FOTJBTH STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
CHAS L. ©BUM. ALEX. M. THOMPSON
’ jeS-lat ' ...
LOOSING GLASS ES.
JAMES S. EARLE & SON,
MANUFACTURERS AND IMPOSTERS ,
'OF
LOOKING GLASSES,
OJL PAINTINGS,
FINE ENGRAVINGS,
PICTURE AND PORTRAIT FRAMES;
PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
CJABTBS-DB.VIBITE PORTRAITS.
EARLE’S GALLERIES.
816 CHESTNUT STREET,
jhls , rmLiDßiraiA.
SEWING: MACHINES.
& WILSON,
: SEWING MACHINES,
628 OHESTNUT ;STKEET,
jel3.Bm ; PHILADELPHIA.
COMMISSION HOUSES.
HUTCHINSON.
No. iISOTESTNUT STREET,
00MMIB8I0H HIBOHAITI
• to* m bus o*„
PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS.
' tnb2B.6ra
BRUGIB ANI> CHEMICALS.
ROBERT SHOEMAKER
& CO,
IJortbewt Corner YOUETH and BAGS StrMta,
PHILADELPHIA,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS
■ -IN -
fOB|^I aN AND DOUSBXIO
WINDOW AND PLATE GLASS.
*AKOTiO«mBB» or•
BAIT* LEAD AND ZENO PAINTS, PUTTY, Ac.
A6XNYS 808 THX OXUSBBATBD
FRENCH ZINO PAINTS.
Hosiers and consumers anj>j>liedat
VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH.
ml]29-tsel : -
CARPETS AND MATTINGS.
jpOUKTII-STREET
CARPET STORE,
Ho. 47 ABOVE CHESTNUT, Ho. 47.
J. T. DELACROIX
Invites attention to bis Spring Importation of
CARPETINGS,
Comprising erery style of the Newest Patterns and
Dsßigns, In VELVET, BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY BRUS
SELS, IMPERIAL THREE-PLY, and INGRAIN
CARPETINGS.
VENETIAN and DAMASK STAIR CARPETINGS.
SCOTCH RAG and LIST CARPETINGS.
ELO.OB OIL GLOTHS, in every width. ~
COCOA and CANTON MATTINGS.
DOOR-MATS, BUGS, SHEEP SKINS,
DRUGGETS, and ORUMB CLOTHS.
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
LOW FOR CASH.
J. T. DELACROIX,
mhs-4ni 47 South FOURTH Street.
CABINET FURNITURE.
CABINET FURNITURE AND BIL
*-t LIARD TABLES.
MOORE & aOAMPION,
■ No.aei Booth SECOND Street,
m Connection wit), their extensive Cabinet Budneea are
aow tnannfaotnrinf a superior article of ;
BILLIARD TABLES,
And bsw now on band a foil sonnlr, finished with Um
KOOE* & CAMPION’S IMPEOYBD OUBHIOHB,
which are pronounced, hr all who have aged ibera, to b«
mpertor to alt others.
Tor the anaUty and finish of these tables the mano*
totnrors refer to their numerous patrons thronghonl
ibe Union, who are familiar with the character of their
work. ■ id
Q A U T lON.
The well-earned reputation of
FAIRBANKS’ SCALES
Has Induced the makers of imperfect balances to otfei
them as “FAIRBANKS' SCALES,” and phrohanrt
have thereby, in many Instances, been subjected to fraud
:ind imposition. FAIRBANKS' 80ALE8 are mannfao.
sored only by the original inventors, *. & T. FAIR
BANKS A 00., and are adapted to every branoix of tht
bmdness, where a correct and durable Scales is rewired
FAIRBANKS & EWING,
' General'Agents, - -
•PlO-tt MASONIC HALL, 71* CHESTNUT BT.
|pms.
TUESDAY, JULY 8,1862.
OUB ARM! CORBISPOIDINCI,
THE PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES.
[Special Correspondence of The Press,]
Is Camp os tbb James River, )
Ju1y2.1862. J
THE BATTLE OF WEDHESOAY AT MECHAHICSVILLE.
On the 25th of June the first of a series of con
flicts, ißSting over seven days, eommenoed near
Meoboniosville, four and a half miles from Rich
mond. On that day General Reynold’s brigade was
stationed near tho village mentioned. The first in
timation ef the approaoh of the enemy was an im
mense cloud of dust rising over the trees. At 2
o’clock the -third brigade, General Header was
ordered to hold itself in readiness to support Rey
nolds. The order was received with oheers by the
men, and in one hour we were on the march. We
proceeded about one mile through a piece of woods,
and then across a level plateau exposed to a
fire from a rebel battery on the south bank of the
Cbickabominy. We lost no men, however, keep
ing elosa together, and came to the front at five
o’clock. Here the first and third brigades were
engaged till night closed around us. This oonfiiot
gave the Reserves confidence in themselves, and
they acted splendidly for men who were under fire
for the first time. We rested on our arms till one
o’clock in the morning, when an order was given
for hs to fall hack by the road leading by Dr.
Gaines’ house, and that a new tine would be form
ed, with the .'left resting on the Chickahominy.
Easton’s battery had kept up a steady fire all night,
by the flasbestof the enemy’s guns.
THE BATTLE OF THURSDAY.
At daylight; on the 27th, wo were ready to fail
babk, and did so, one regiment acting 03 a rear
guard. We brought all our- ammunition train and
artillery awaycwith us, and marched in column
without confusion. About eleven o’clock we pame
to the rear ,of Dr. Gaines' house, and took up our
position, planting our batteries. Here wo re
mained till four o’clock in the afternoon undis
turbed. Firing was then commenced by the enemy
on onr right and left, the rebels being in the woods.
At half pastfonr, the Second Brigade] under Gen.
Meade, went into action with loud cheering. It
was indeed an exhilarating sight. The firing had
now become general along the line, and the 4th
Regiment, under Col. Magtiton, was placed id po
sition on the right of Gen. Butterfield’s brigade*,
and remained there a short time, when tho 3d Re
giment, Col. Siokeis, from Bucks oouuty, took their.
place, and the 4th acted as a reserve. The 7(hand
11th Regiments then took position in the rear of
Col. Woodbnry’s 4th Michigan. The 7th was sent
to Gen. Butterfield. Col. Siokeis’ regiment waited
two hours and a half under fire, till all. their am
munition was expended. Not a man of them wa
vered or movedfrom his post.; The first intima
tion we had of any retreat, was a few companies
failing baok on the left. At dusk the whole line
was withdrawn. Every prisoner we took said in
effect—“ Why do you fight us ?wo have ten men
where youhave one, and we are sure to whip you.”
In orotßing a small creek, where there was only
a bridge eight feet wide, and the men being forced
to wade through the water and marsh; the compa
nies got (pretty well mixed up. At this moment,
Meagher’s Irish Brigade came up, and I heard him
say, “ Steady now, boys; display the green flag.”
W e received them with oheers, and immediately
afterwards a report was circulated that MoCletlan
was in Richmond, which caused ah intense exoite
ment along our lines. Our regiments were rapidly
reformed, and, as soon as it became dark, the
whole command was withdrawn over the Chicka
hominy" by 'the Wtggibury bridge. The last we'
saw of the 11th Reserves, Col. Gallagher/they
were fighting, completely surrounded by rebel
troops. Of this regiment, only die company has
escaped. On the 28th, we went into camp one mile
from Woodbury .Bridge.
A HARROW ESCAPE,
Daring the night, General McCall, attended by
a fewoids, rode np to a house that had been oeou
pied as a hospital, and which they supposed was
still in our possession. A sentry hailed them, and
receiving an answer that it was General MoCaU,
fired bis musket at the party. This was succeeded
by a volley in the same direction,,but the General
and his companions rode off unhurt.
ON FRIDAY,
We received orders to more again at daylight.
Our wagon-trains were placed in order, and we took
up our Hue of march for Sayage’s Station, on the
railroad, which we reached in the morning. Here
General McClellan passed through our lines, and
was received with vociferous oheers. We finally
bivouacked on the Charles City road, at White Oak
Swamp, i. •
THE BATTLE OF WHITE OAK SWAMP,
The next morning we were notified to be in readi
ness for battle, and marched into an open plain
and formed in line with our batteries in position.
The men rested there till 12 o’clock, when we
heard Hooker’s and Kearney’s Artillery opening, a
long distance from us. At 4 o’clock the 'fight
commenced, previousto which I saw Generals Mc-
Call, Hooker, Meade, and Kearney all collected
together in consultation. At this time Rush’s Lancers
and the 3d Regiment were in our front, but they
wore soon driven in. Our artillery was quiet till
.the enemy oame within 200 yards of us, when we.
opened fire with great effect. They then attempted
to make a flank movement, but we kept them in
front of us continually.
Finding our artillery playing on them with such
effect, they halted .one moment and then ran into
- the woods. The last man we saw was a color
hearer, and strong efforts were made to bring him
down, but he escaped with his flags.
After a long delay we found that they were
coining out of a ravine on our right, and the 7th was
sent into the woods to head them off, but did not
succeed. At this moment the shel la from the gun
boats began to fly over our heads into the woods
beyond—one of them fell short and killed seven of
ourownmeri. The7th was withdrawn from the
front. During this notion, General Meade was
everywhere at onoe. .The rebels came up in spite :
of our fire, even to the cannon’s mouth. .Then Gen.
McCall gave the order for us to charge bayonets on
them, and we did so, driving them like sheep. This
bayonet charge Ihave described elsewhere. I saw
three New York regiments at this time coining up
the road on the double-quick, but where they went
I cannot say. It was now dark, and the enemy
had left us in possession of the field, and our weary
men lay down - to rest not knowing how soon the
-.conflict woold be renewed:
At 8 o’clock General Seymour said' ho would
lead us against the enemy again, but in reality
took us towards the James river. This order was
intended to revive the sick and wearied.,, As an
instance of General Meade’s coolness, I saw him
eoolly light a cigar while the shot and shell were
flying all arohnd him. I notiood that the rebols
fired much, quicker than our men, and discovered
that it wsb from their using Enfield rifles, in which
the cartridge did not require to be rammed home
or torn, but were sent home by striking the butt of
the rifle on the ground. Nearly; every prisoner we
took was intoxicated, and many ef them looked
very crest-fallen when sobered.
IN TUB FRAY.
I find it almost impossible to give you my im
pressions of this fearful scene. Our men had been
wearied ont by the incessant fighting of the last fe w
days, and the anxiety which attended the move
ments of the different divisions of the army. The
camp was filled with rumors. Some said that Mc-
Clellan had gone to Richmond; another that we
had captured Stonewall Jackson, while the third
gave us the gratifying intelligence that the whole
army of Johnston and Lee had been captured.
At the same time, there was a general feel
ing of dread and ' anticipation. The rebels, it.
was said by. all, wore in overwhelming strength.
Every, sound that oarno over the; intervening
ground told us of rapid movements, busy
preparations, nnd constant vigilance of the
daily life of a multitude of men. General* Rey-;
nolds’ brigade was placed in reserve to support
the brigade of GeneraVMeade, and the duty as
signed to them was that of repelling the advance
of the rebel army upon the main body of McClel
lan’s forces. . .
The day was very warm, clouds of dust filled tho
air, and I could imagine nothing more intolerable
or disagreeable than that Monday morning. AH
night we bad been alarmed by picket firing and im .
terebange of hostilities, frequent orders to prepare
against surprise or form in line of battle. We took
a hurried breakfast and a scalding cup of coffee,
and with the gathering hours of day the sign 3 of a
conflict became every moment more inevitable.
Our men were formed in line of battle, and we
stood in open ground. General Meado, accom
panied by his aids, Lieutenant William M. Wat
mough and *J, Hamilton Kuhn, was riding along
the lines, coolly smoking a cigar, keenly observing
ihe distant woods, and occasionally sending ono of
his aids to communicate some mysterious order* to
some distant part of the field. I may be permitted
to state, on the authority of a well-founded rumor,
that the cause of this movement, on tho part of
Major General McCall, was tho reception of
an order of General McClellan, directing him to
move his whole division over to the banks of the,
James river. But of this I shall speak more par
ticularly, my business is now the soene before me.
And a brilliant scene it is. Wo are all anxious, ,
csgerly expectant. Easton’s battery, seen a few
rods above with the 4th Regiment of Reserves, the
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JULY 8. 1862.
guns unlimbored, the oannoniers waiting the signal,
while the captain is anxiously looking for the ap
pearance of the enemy. Further below us is a ra
vine, and sharp eyes think that they can see the
glistening bayonets and the movement of a, line of
black caps. Gen. Meade sends an order to the
captain to throw a few shells into tho ravine. A
moment more and the sharp sound of artillery
breaks upon the ear. This gives meaning to the
scene, more particularly as wo see that tine of shin
ing steel and black caps come up from the ravine,
and out of tho wood, moving up the hill slowly,
shoulder to shoulder, step keeping step, and their
hateful colors borne above them. Then they
seemed to see onr front; then they began a Sank
movement, as it were turning on the rim of a wheel,
straggling men keeping up the line of maroh, con
stantly firing. The battery played upon them, but
it seemed their fire was altogether directed upon
the horses. Colonel was posted on the
brow of the hill, the Colonel with his quiet,
genial, imperturbable manner, which did not for
sake him even~amid the strife and carnage, moving
around among the troops engaged and encouraging
them. His horse had been Bhot, but, covered with
grime and dust, he moved about sword in hand.
The fire became 'incessant, rapid, and ceaseless;
the rebels drew nearer and nearer. That steady line
of tho Pennsylvania Reserves fired volley after vol
ley, until the air seemed to be but an echo of re
verberating sounds, and the heavens became black .
with the smoke. The oarnage must have been
fearful; gaps appeared in the advancing rebel line]
only to he filled up by new men. and the line
steadily marched over ridges of the dead and
dying. Sixty rounds were fired, and the regiment
retired to obtain ammunition, while another regi
ment took its place, The rebels still oame nearer,
shots grew more and more frequent, men became,
wild with esoitement, officers shouted, the wounded’
were hastily carried away—all this running to
and fro, and all this in less time than I have taken
to write this line. Still the long line came nearer,
so near that I am confident that if I should meet
with some of the ! faoes I saw that day in gray uni-'
form, my memory is distinct enough to enable me
to recognise them.
No time must he lost! General Meade rode up,
saying, Men, you have* done nobly; you have
covered youreelves with glory; you could not have
pleased' me better.” He asked Colonel Siokeis
‘■whether his regiment might not be relieved?
whether his men were not badly out up ?” The
Colonel in his quiet way replied, “ Well, the boys
arc good enough for another turn, yet ” The Gene
ral then asked the Colonel if he could not give
them a bayonet charge, “I think wo can,” said
the Colonel, “ although wo are very tired,” and in
a moment more the order was given “ charge!" I
can think of nothing to describe this scene. Like a
flash of lightning—the twinkling of an eye—it was
but;a moment and all was over. Along the slope
they ran, the men shouting; presently the steel
grappled, a sharp tussle, a ringing, dull, and heavy
Bound, it sounded strangely in the lull of the mus
ketry; a few mote groans of the wounded and
dying, and the shout of triumph broke oxultingly
upon the ear. The enemy could not stand the
strong arms of the Union soldiers, and they fell
back in dismay, our men rapidly pursuing them.
This was by ail odijp one of the most exoiting,
briefly-contested episodes of tho battle; and the
gallantry and coolness exhibited by those engaged
in it deserve loftier praise than I could bestow.
THE BETREAT THROB6H THE WOODS.
We had accomplished our mission. We had held
the rebels at bay and prevented them from throw
ing their foroe upon McClellan’s exposed column.
Our grand old division was severely shattered,
company, and regiment; and even brigade organi
zations were demoralized and extinguished, and
we slept upon the field, and in the woods: beyond.
It was a sweet sleep, but before tho night had
far advanced an order oame from General Sey
mour to form in line and prepare to. attack
the enemy. As wo all learned subsequently;
this was a mere ruse, in order to getthe men to
gether to march beyond tothe Jamra river. It
had the: desired effect. Every man roused him
self; the wounded rose, and, disowning their
wounds, seized their muskets. Silently they
marched along under the gloomy night, not a word
being spoken, through the woods and by fields,
and over dry and dusty roads, now through uuderi
brush, and among the tall, rank, swamp grass.
Now and then we heard sharp musketry in our
rear, and under the: apprehensions of a rebel
assault our column would halt and lie down. In
some plaoes, when passing by the field ef Pair
Oaks, we were compelled to pass over spots where
the dead had been buried, and the odor was offen
sive and intolerable. The morning came, and it
Was impossible for us to tell exactly where we were.
Our leaders knew, and we were satisfied. Patient
ly and silently we had kept our weary way. At
last we saw a battery. Perhaps it was a rebel bat
tery, and some grew timid. Yery soon, however,
we saw a small guidon fluttering in the air, and
with tearful eyes we recognized our glorious
standard. ■...
THE ABMV OF THE POTOMAC
A little farther on and: we saw the encampment
of McClellan’s army. It presented a beautiful
sight, and seemed as fresh and buoyant and full of
spirits as though it had not but lately passed
through battles, harasring inarches, and fearful
contests. , The river was just beyond, and
the gunboats were steaming : around in the
stream, occasionally throwing a shell ih the
supposed direction of the rebels,-and covering our
army from any - attack. As I went down the
road, I saw General McClellan. He was on his
horse, conversing with an officer. As I passed, he
mentioned “ Sumqpr’s corps” in a fragment of
conversation, and laughed quite cheerfully. He
wore that oalin and self-possessed express'oh I have
seen upon.his face, feeling satisfied that he had
done his duty and: deserved well of his country.
As we passed by him, wo gave vent to our feelings
in loud cheers. - w
WHAT WE DID,
Let it be'said, to the honor of McCaU’s division,
that it brought every wagon and team from the
field of its bivouac—that nothing was lo3t. Nor
can I re&ain from paying a compliment iu this con
nection to Capt. Samuel Ringwait, of Meade’s .bri
gade- A braver man never lived than the old Cap
tain, and through all the perils and dangers of this
contesthe stood to his post and did his duty. He
carried his long lino of wagons-in safety, through
the enemy’s country, and brought everything, from
a tin cup lo an ammunition chest, in safety- to the
river bank. -
OEN. It’CALt,.
I last saw Gen. McCall oh Sunday, the 30th, at 6
P. M. At that time he was not wounded.
BUSH’S IANCEKS
This regiment acted asyidettes, and they did no
bly. Theyare fondly .praised.- . . Loohibi..
LETTER FROM NASHVILLE.
(Special,Correspondence of The Press.]- j "j '
* Kashvii.i.k, Tonn., July 3,1562.
Fourth ol July.
In all probability, to-morrow there-will be one of
f the most hearty celebrations that ever occurred in
Nashville; and . despite the rebels, there will be a
profusion of patriotic expressions within and with
out the city limits; In order to attract the folks
from the city, the leading Secessionists have been
active in getting up a multiplicity of pio-nios, to
take place in the suburbs pbnt it is intimated that,
the companies at: these places must conduct them
selves a hule : like patriots, or something may
transpire not in the programme. Your correspon
dents here will circulate freely, and, at the termi
nation of the celebration,jrill immediately transmit
a succinct dsMripUon'itf.'Jbßraf of July in.; N^h-.
villo, 1562, besides saying a word or two about the,
same dato, 1861. ■
* TUB WAR NEWS IN NASHVILLE,
Upon the reception of the distressiogiy-compli
cated report of the late battle before Richmond,
which came to hand on Tuesday evening last, went
up a, hurrah from rebel groups. The rebels uni
versally hailed the * news as a great defeat to the
Federal foroes, and wore most bitter and sarcastic
in their conversation with Union men. It made
me sick to.witness the contemptuous exhibitions of
, those who are too wily to commit gross acts.
The report of the battle was indeed a puzzle. It
; gave, birth to graye apprehensions* of tremendous'
loss of life, not of defeat ; and I must confess the
patriotic portion of the community awaited: the
reception of later nows with, feverish anxiety.
With the news came a cheering editorial in the
Louisville Journal upon the subject; likewise the
Express, from the same city, was received- con
taining remarks'editorially upon the late battle.
The loyal journal reviewed the disconnected new 3,
but could not look upon it as. a disaster; and sub
sequently received a despatoh declaring the affair ■
io. bo one of the most brilliant of the war. Tho
article in the loyal Louisvilie newspaper was brief, ■-
: high-toned, and unspeeulative, and in absolute
; keepingwith its patriotic antecedents.
Buttherenegade.Enpr&ss “ oOuldh’tseeit,” “ It
waaa great defeat of the Federal arms,” was their
- construction, and later despatches confirmed their
belief that “McClellan’s army was probably anni
hilated.” ; It was such remarks that produced the
wildest joy among the Secessionists; and in a cer
tain doctor's office, on Cherry street, beta were
made that the Southern SHdadderacy would be
recognized—sometime. Certainly it will bo recog
nized —as a great failure.
A" NEW UNION PAVER.
When I came to Nashville in March last, one of
iny first acquaintances was.; Mr. George Baber.
Upon- the Capitol steps he informed me, with tears
in his eyes, that by never did an act against the
Union without suffering conscientious chastisement
He was editor of tho Repnbhcan Banner, and al
■, though the most reluctant to forsake the Union, be-
came its most bitter persecutor, and wag marked in
its efforts to sustain the Southern Conthieveracy.
But the young editor informs me that he has re*
solved to come out unconditionally for the Union.
George intends to establish a paper shortly called
the Constitution , its columns to be devoted to a
“ dignified and liberal discussion of the subjects
touching the re-establishment of the civil Govern
ment of Tennessee, and the restoration of the Fede
ral relations,of the State. 73
I will quote the “ Prospectus, ’ 7 but remark to my
friend Baber, that an unconditional Union: paper
will admit in its columns no argument' touching
the restoration of the Federal laws ;
The Gopstitulion is to be adailF newspaper, published
from tbe Republican Banner office, Nashville, Tennes
see, by the “Cumberland Printing Association. 3 * The
first impassion will be issued on Saturday morning,
July 5,1883.
The Constitution is to be a Union paper, and its co
lumns are to be devoted to a dignified and libera! dfccua
sion of the subjects touching the re-establishment of the
civil government of Tennessee and the restoration of the
Federal relations, .of the State. The subject will be ai
t'mpted to be dealt with in a manner at once compatible
with the interests of the Federal Union and appreciative
of tbe true condition of our people. Partisan animosity;
and personal abuse are to be excluded from its columns.
It &bali be a paper which all may read without offence,
despite the differences in popular opinion, its object being
to heal rather than exasperate political dissension. ,:
The Constitution will furnish each day a summary of
the latest intelligence of public interest, political and
commercial. .
Mr. George Baber, formerly of the NashviUe banner,
aided by a competent assistant, will control the editorial
department. Wo solicit a generous support from the
public.,
UNION MEETING IN HICKSON COUNTY.
Mr. Bast,- the‘Secretary of State, received yes
terday, a letter ' from a party at Valley Spring,
Dickson county, and considers It the choicest mor
sel of the times. The letter contained a graphic
description of the - change of sentiment,- within a
few months, and rgave an account of the proceod
ings of a large .Union meeting held at the Valloy
Spribg Meeting House last week. Enclosed were
the following resolutions, upon which there is no
discount" ;
MEETING HOUSE.
We, the Union men of Dickson county, Tennessee, met
at Valley Springs Meeting House, June the 21at, 1862,
and adopted the following reso utious, vi z:
1. EesoZecd, Thatxre believe it to be Uie imperative
duty of the Federal Government to put down the present
rebellion. V
2. Bssolcedv . Tbat we believe it to bo the duty of all
loyal citizras to ald the Government in euppresdng the
said rebellion. ! ‘
3. Resolved; That we are in favor of the leading re
bels bearing the burden of the Federal war tax.
4. ResoJvedt That we are opposed to the election of
anypeißon to any office whatsoever whose lojaUy ia
(OUbted.
5. J?cio ? u«d, That wo recommend to our brother loyal
men throughout the State, to hold similar, meetings,
for the purpose of perpetuating- the Government of the
United States. .v.-' ',-;.v •
- Resolved, That when it is marie to appear, by the loyal
citizens of any neighborhood or section, that certain
persons from said neighborhood who are beld as priso
rjfrß of war to the United States are loyal to the Govern
ment, they should be released, and restored to their
families end friends.
A J. H. OEOSOK, President.
G. W, SMITH, Secretary.
Since tbe incarcerationpf several of the {t minis*
tors of tho Gospel,’* Governor Johnson has been
overrun by persons anxious to visit and caress the
hypocritical traitors. A few moments ago some
ladies called upon the Governor, and endeavored
to. induce him to permit them to visit the Rev.
<{ Annageddon jr ßaldwin, mid take with them some
of the “necessaries of life,** such as cake, pudding,
pies, preserves, pickles, wines, Ac.
Governor Johnson informed them firmly that no
such acts could bc permuted, and proceeded to
refresh their minds in regard to certain persons of
East Tennessee, who are famishing in loathsome
jafis in ihe South from, the effects of disease and
starvation. 4 v .
«*Ko, ladles,* 5 remarked the Governor, “they
must be content with prisonfare, and if youhave
a superabundance of the good things of this world,
distribute it among the suffering mothers, widows,
and orphans, with which the city abounds. There
is intense suffering in our midst, and superinduced,
if not absolutely caused, by those you now desire
to visit. Ladies, my duty prompts me without
hesitation, to. permit them to receive no luxuries
which are denied the patriot-prisoners in East
Tennessee.’* ' ; B. 0. T.
LETTER FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
i [Special Correspondsnce of The Press ] ,
Fortress Monroe, July 6,1862.
In lie great multiplicity of facts which it was
necessary to crowed in my letter., printed this morn
ling, I find I have overlooked one or two items of
importance. First as to the siege gang. I never
eaw, and Beyer .saw any one who did see, any other
siege guns in the army,of the Potomac than eight
or ten long eighty pound Parrotts. These were
mounted in battery on the extreme right of the
army, and all day, Friday, June 27, did splendid
woik in shelling the rebels across the CUokahoini
ny. Those guns were ail saved. I saw the whole
of them late on Sunday afternoon, five miles across
the 'White Oak Swamp bridge, on ground which
the enemy did not hold for forty-eight liours after
wards. They were rapidly proceeding towards
the James river. Tour readers may rely upon the
safety of these gun!.- -
Then a*:to wounded relatives of people In' the
North. Every hattle-field and hospital which was
formed for the reception of its wounded during the
retreat, is in possession of‘the enemy. If a soldier
was killed his body now lies on rebel ground! If
he was wounded jin such a way that he could not
walk, thexe being no ambulances to remoye any
wounded men, he of course fell into the hands of
the enemy: If he were wounded so that'he could
walk without help, or by the aid of a crutch, or by
leaning on afriend’s shoulder, even though his
weakness compelled him to rest at every half mile,
his safety may be relied upon. The army, in ag
gregate, marched; very slowly, but lan miles in
twenty-four hours, and these wounded men came
- straggling to the hospital boats at Harrison’s houso,
during all my stay there, and ho doubt they are
straggling in still. From the nature of the wound,
the safety of the men can be ascertained. As to
well men, the mails will soon be opened, and they
of course, at the first opportunity, will bring home
letters telling their whereabouts.
Every regiment in the army, with scarcely an
exception,'was engaged in one or another of the
week’s battles, and all did bravely. The troops
have the most perfect confidence in their generals,
and they all deserve it; for a braver set of officers
never commanded an army: The mon ilmost wor
ship McClellan; and would do even impossibilities
if he commanded them.
The troops, too, are united in sentiment on one
other point: a firm belief in the inutility of Con
gressional criticism and censure of McClellan’s
acts.: "When they are doing their best they cannot
■bear to be told.that they could do hotter were they
only to try'. :
! Pennsylvania troops, too, have at last wrung
from unwilling pens in rival States a tardy acknow
ledgment of merit. The glorious, conduct of the
Reserves; the heroic bravery of every other Key
stone regiment, and the sacrifice of life among their
field officers, made without murmur or shudder,
. have immortalized the State.whose song were more l
numerous in the army than those of any other oora
- monwealth, Pennsylvania, first in the Revolution
to send hdr troops to resist invasion, has in-this
second revolution, founded on such unholy prin
ciples, proved how ’deeply lies the patriotism of
her people.’ She has conquered prejudice, and
may now rest secure upon her merits. J. 0.
Affairs at Fortress. Monroe.
Activityv’in tiib‘Roads—-Rebel Prisoners—
State .Prisoners—Rebel Opinions op the
. Recent,v Struggle—Celebration of the
-. PoijBTH. / ' ...
Fortress Homioe, July 3,1862.
: The comniiaiary’s. and quartermaster'a transports are
rapid}; learingthe Roads,for a moreconvenientancher-:
fog ground, aßd where the; can readily supply the
troops. - Everything is bustle and burry, yet everything
goes on smoothly. The .storeahip William Badger, Capfc,
Henry P. Carr, will soon leave here for Beaufort, North
Carolina, to furnish supplies for our naval vessels there
abouts.
Ting-Officer Goldeborough 1 # visit to Fortress Monroe,
yesterday, gave rise to quite a number of absurd rumors,
none of which are worthy of record; ; :s- *-.
Among the passengers of the Nelly Baker were two
officers and twenty-eight privates belonging, to ..the rebel
army, and a more villainous, cut-throat-looking set of
pirates the world has never aeenl Oh the "arrival ef the'
boat at the pter-tVese worthies, : in-charge 1 of a guard;-
weramiKrehedUo the office and; handed ; over to‘ Provost
marshal Lieut. V r m..E,B)ake, who temporarily confinod.
them in tbe'gu&rfi-hbuie in the fort until ftirther orders.
. The annexed is a list ofj prisoners of State sent to the
fostering eareof Provost Marshal Blalie: * - - •-;-
: John Fisher, A-L« Fisher, M. -F. - Allen, UL ' Amblee,
Beun Sensiong. F W. BHIb, W, : W. • Bottomry Geo.-B.
Bottoms. ; Tbe entire batch were sent to the Bip Bsps.
Ore of the aidß of Major-General McClellan, en route
for Waghlngtoh, alrocame idown by the Nelly Baker, on
business with the War Department." From':him Hearn :
many itbings which have not been made, public before.
This gentleman states that on Saturday he sa w a copy of
the Richmond JBacaminer,which had a lengthy article on
the battles that bad, been .fught The editor' laments
the heavy loss of the Confederates, and seems quite dc
ejoeding. While they claim that the rebels have driven
our troops back from their strong positions, they, do 'not
even claim a victory, and admit their loss to baupwards
.of twenty thousand. The article further states that’the
rebel'Secretary of Wor ia v.ry strict oa the press, and
allows nothing appertaining to the events of war! to be
published.
There have been several arrivals here to-day from Har
rison’s Landing,the present headquarters ,of .our army.
A decided ebangefor the better has taken place; and rest
has added fresh phs alcal and mental vigor to our troops.
r ; l am proud to say that even the enemy do not call our
movement a defeat, or their gain of ground a victory.,
I by those who have seen very late
Richmond.papers, that the rebels putdowntbelr loss
oyer SO,OOO men. To thenf the capture of their capital
apeins, mow more certain than ever, aud despite our
efforts,they do hot see how it can escape falling into their
hands, although they intend to resist to tbe bitter end, *
It is rumored thatgeneral Kearney iakdled.v Another
statement sayshe iswouuded and a prisoner. It is hard -
to tell just now the true state of our missing; Tut quite
a number reported killed and wounded have since turned
upaUrighL '• 7
Fortbjsss Monrob, ! July 4, 1862.—This day was
ushered In 4 upon tw in beauty, and it has been themost
pleasant we have, bad in some time. . - ;
At noon relates,were fired from tbe fort, the gauboats,
.undone frem the British sloop-of war Jason; which had
a etar-splaiigled banner at her mein, The Brazilian,
corvette also’ flew our national emblem, but, being a
smell vessel. rTd not salute. All tbe vessels in the roads
are decorated with their bunting, and yet oue would
scarcely believe that it ivaa the anniversary of the glo
rious old Fourth,
The stete of Maine was here to-dey, but I am unable
to get a Hat of tbe woundod on board of her. I, how
ever, send you a few name?, among them that ofOol.
O E. Pratt, who goes North to-night. He is wounded
in the face, a terrible wound. The ball has not yet been
extracted. He is In excellent spirits, and only regTets
that be is obliged <0 leave hie command at this time.
I learn to-day that the Richmond pipers put their low
down, up to Monday, at over 40,000. Magruder is re
ported to be a prisoner in our hands.
The enemy still find time and men to annoy ne on the
James river,ondwill try, if to blockade the
river below McClellan } BheadQu»rters. ;It is hoped that
Commodore.Goldsborough is awake to this fact, and will
mske.preparatione to prevent it.
Col. J. J. Astor, Jr., aid to Gen. McClellan, .arrived
hero to-day, en route for Washington, with despatehee.
Their import is/ of course, unknown to uar N. Y. H.
Matters in Fredericksburg, 7a.
CONTRABAND STASIPBDES—GEN. PATRICK’S 881.
. GAHB—SOLDIBB HBOWNEB NEW BRIDGES—
BROKE JAIL~WHO SHOULD BE HUNG, BTC.
Early on Friday morning, tho 27th ult, thirty-three
contrabands came into town, and brought with them two
yokes of oxen arid two carte, and one splendid horse, all
of which was the property of their masters. - Later to
the morning of, the same day a woman with fire small
childron. the youngest an infant only fonr weeks old, as
tbe mother herself told üb, came into town, having
walked dnring the previous night and that morning up
wards of twenty-five miles, bringing in her arms her
infant child. She stated that ahe and her children had
walked the whole distaoce entirely unaccompanied by
any one. She seemed more determined to make her
escape to tbe land of freedom than anyone we have yet
seen. Truly, Secession has produced a negro exodus.
General Patrick’s brigade : arrived in the vicinity of
Falmouth, Stafford county, opposite Fredericksburg, on
(be night of the 24th ultimo, after a long and tiresome
chase in pursuit of General Jackson. It will be remem
bered! that Geceial Patrick was the first military go
vernor of Frederick f.feurg, and that he and his command
were, we believe, universally popular with the people of
this community. ,We are pleased to hear of his return.
On Sunday morning, the 29th ultimo, while Mr. Wm.
Wilber, Company Av3oth Regiment Hew York Yolun
teers, was bathtog in the Rappahannock river, opposite-
Falmoutb, about one mile above Fredericksburg, he was
drowned. Hls.body was immediately obtained aad con
veyed to his regiment. We heard some of the members
of his company speak'of him as a most amiable young
man, and as excellent soldier. This is still another
warring to tbe soldiers who are in the habit of bathing
in-tbe Rappahannock river.
The Federal Government lias commenced a wire bus
persion bridge; across the Rappahannock river, en the
mins of tbe übatham bridge, which was burned by the
Confederate army the morning It left Fredericksburg.
This we hope will be proof against the highest freshets
thatmay coin*..
Tbe Canal-boat bridge is again rebuilt, and is now
ÜB*.d for the transportation of soldiers arid citizens.
The railroad bridge across tbe Rappahannock river, at
Fredericksburg, is again b* Log rebnit with great expedi
tion. It will be completed some time during the present
week. We -are informed; that preparations, are, beiag
made to boi.’d a permanerit railroad bridge afc this {Mace
across the river. We hope it will be completed as soon
as possible
Robert E. Tackney, Heal McCollum, and one whose
r ame we could not get, tdl broke JaU and made their
escape last night (tbe Ist inBt.) Tackney bad been dis
honorably discharge from tbe 224 Hew York Regiment,
and was sentenced to the penitentiary for stealing and
deseition. McCollum belonged to Battery F, lst Pmm
bj Ivania Artillery, charged with disorderly conduct ge-
Df) ally. 9be offence of the third, whose name we failed
to obtain, we did not learn.
Tbe railroad bridge across tbe Bappaharinock river at
Fredericksburg will; be fintebed; arid tbe cars will com
mence crossing either this (Wednesday) evening, or cer
tsinly by to morrow. The rain, however, is falling
again, and the briees may all be Bwept away the third
time. Weean’tteU.;: r
We are told that a citizen of Fredericksburg said a
few days ago, that be hoped to live long enough to see a
party of men In this town hung. He may have the
pleasure of living to see it done ; but. suppose that same
party thould be so unfortunate as to live to see him
hung; Ihen’, what?— Fre&trichsburg ( Va.) Christian
Banner.
NEWS FROM RICHMOND.
Important Statement of a Refugee—The
Rebel Force in Virginia Estimated to be
two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Strong—
Stonewall Jackson not Dead—Jeff-Davis
Visits Raleigh to See his Family, &c., &o.
Washington, July 6,1562.;
Dr. I). G. Oliver, formerly of Grant county, Wisconsin,
recently, of Holly Spring*, Mississippi, who was’ im
pressed into) the rebel Bsfvice at the beginning of the
war, and since the battle of Bull Bun has been acting as
assistant surgeon in the rebel army, reached here to-day.
He had persistently refused to. take the oath oi alle
giance to the rebel Government, bnt was compelled
to do ao on Tnesday last. He was detailed in
charge of twenty-five ambulances, filled-with wound
ed, to go to Dynchburg.’ Being possessed of the coun
tersign, he determined, to take advantage of the ex
isting confusion: to get away. He bribed, a negro in
Richmond to swap clothes with him. and after passing
the pickets, by means of the cbunteraign, , he:tramped to
Fredericksburg and got into the lines of the Union army
at that point. He has had a good opportunity to observe
tins rondi-io): of affairs in’reheldom, -He-states tbat the
enrire whi’e male populstion of tb. South, botu-fum the
ages of fifteen and forty, have been forced into the army.
The conscription thereto a reality. Hnmbers who are in
arms are doing duty unwillingly, and would gladly get
away from the tyranny of the Davis autocracy. Dr.
Oliver has been in Richmond for the last two months.
The rebel ferce in Virginia is e«timated at folly two'
hundred and fifty thousand. They admit a loss of
twenty-iive thousand in, the recent battles. Theyaresub
sisttng on what is termed half rations, by which is meant
only the substantials; without any of the Bmall stores.
They have..an abundance of bacon, rice, and corn, bntnc
, salt tor coffee, nor other small stores that go to make np
a soldter’B rations. Since the occupation of the Missis
sippi by the'Federal forces, cutting off communication
.with Texas, their supplies of beef are brought from Flo
rid a, where there to an abundance of wild cattle The
stock of .wbisky is pretty well exhausted. Dr. Oliver
saye the greatest depression-ha observed was produced
by the intelligence that President Lincoln had called out
three hundred thousand additional troops. The opinion
prevailed that if these troops should be promptly far*
niehed the rebel■ game would be ended. They have
exhausted tbeir resources for soldiers, and would be un
able to contend against afreih army of that size: Their
only hope to that thia call will not be promptly
reapended to by volnuteers, bnt that there will be Boifi.
. cient delay to afford an opportunity for foreign interven
tion before they are forced to give np. Dr. Oliver says
: the rebel plan of fighting is not with restrres,.bntby
ri treats in the field, and that"in every battle regiments
areregnlaily relieved by fresh troops, after having
fought for a little while. In this way it wag hoped to
wear 'out and tire down the troops under Hc
, Cielian, II is seldom that the same regimenta have been
allowed to engage twice in thesame battle.: The rebels
have concentrated nearly all their available troops at
Richmond, except so much of Boanregard’s army as
stopped at Charleston, and about thirty-five. thousand of
the same army left ill' Mississippi. The rebels are terri
bly afraid of the gunboats. They reckon one gunboat
canal to a whole division on land. They admit that the
recent movement of General McClellan was a masterly
strokeof policy, and that Ms present position to tofinite--
,!y stronger than the one ha abandoned. It is his im
. presrion that no further attack will be made upon him
where he is. -The rebels are sending their wounded and
prisoners to. the interior. Tin re is no room for them in
Richmond, and medical stores ; are, exceedingly scarce.
Dr. Oliver was obliged to 'dress wounds and amputa
tions with only cold water and bandages
The. reported death of Stonewall Jackron is untrue.
Dr. Oliver saw him alive and well in Richmond on Tnos
day night Jeff Davis went to Baloigh to see his family.-
KEBEL ACCOUNT OF: THE'BATTLE..
■ - Memphis,. July 5, 1882.—Richmond - despatches to
July I and 2 still claim that the,rebels captured eight
generals, 12 000 prisoners, all of McOlellnn’s siege guns;
and supplies enough for the rebel a -my for three months.
They represent the battle of July ! as the mostfearful
and desperate of the entire war.
.The latest despatch states that- there were conflicting
reports about Ihe battles, and -it was impossible to get
official .- The precise situation of the Yan
kee army is not known.
Prisoners were arriving in Richmond ail day on the
2d: 'lt iB claimed that-Hooker and Sumner were wound
ed, aDdtha* Sumner was captured. The latOßt* reports
i were loss excitant. ’
GENERAL HUNTER’S DEPARTMENT.
Rebels Concentrating a t (Jrahamsville.
S C.—Port Royal to be Attacked
Hilton Head, Wednesday, Jaly 2,lB62.—Something
of a flurry was caused here on Monday evening by re
ports, received from General Bratman, that the enemy,
in force variously estimated from two .thousand to.four
thousand, had collected at Grabarnsville on the main
land, about two miles in the rear of Pottßoyal Ferry,'
and were preparing to'cross the creek for an
Beaufort. It was understood that, General Hunter Im
mediately made a request to Commodore Dupont that a
gunboat should be sent up Broad river and Whale
Branch to operate round fPort ißoyal Island, and de-
Biroy any' rafts or boats which the enemy might have
prepared in'the many small creeks ail'd inlets permeating'
this swampy ground. Ad expedition ia also about Being
fitted out, consisting of life-boats and launches, for the
purpose of thoroughly scouring all the aballow waters in
the vicinity of Port Royal Island, and destroying, aoy
preparations the enemy may be making for an attfick; ;
.-.-• GEN. HUNTER;PREPARING TO fILEETrTHE ENEMY. ;
' < Itis believed by.some here,'that having becorae aware
of the abandonment of James* Island, and with It the
immediate prospect of air attack upon Obarlfston,- tbe
-rebels now seriously contemplate a concentration of tbeir
forces in ; end around GrahsmsyiUe, where the creek
dividing the island on which our soldiers are stationed
from the mainland.ls narrowest. ? Acting’upoa thiß faith,
General Hunter is reported to be ; nbw making prepara
tions for, immediately crossing over at Port Royal ferry
witb sucb forces as he can collect-from those withdrawn
from. James’ 2* land, in order to give the enemy battle be
.fore,they can fortify. Grabnmsviile, or collect there any
■'Buch.sufficientfbrCß as to be feriously threatening.
Ithink,hpwever, from ; my best .means of information,
tbac the affair will end in smoke—the Confederates pro
bably having made this demonstration in order to divert
the attention orour'troop's from their Operations looking
toward the reduction of Obarießton. -This view is con
tlnned by the fact that within the past week 'strong re
connoitring parties of rebels * have penetrated ‘ down the
Savannah river toward Fort Pjalaski- aod tbo adjacent
islands—one company,ef the, 4Sth New York,on picket
duty at Daufuskie, having counted, bn Sunday ;higUt
last.asmany as twenty-five camp fires in; the. direction
of «ur abandoned batteries afe Bird aud VcnuaiPolats.
HARASSING THE SEACOAST,
General Hunter, I am informed, is making prepara
tioDß, in conjunction with the naval forces under Commo
dore Dupont, for a writs of boat; and .gunboat expedi
tions, to haraes the whole aeacoast of Georgia' and South
Garblitsa, seizing-every- -town and village accessible by.
water 'communication, and establishing thereat posts
■ which’will remain,, until, a . superior force of ibe enemy
shall make retreat necessary. Iu tai3 manner it is hoped
that all loyal; riares of.rebel:mnsterß within our rea:U ;
may be afforded, on opportunity of taking the benefit of
the confiscation act, should that much needed measure
receive the sanction of the Broridi-nt. This course wUI
also have the effect of compeiiingthe rebels to keep an
army, pf -observation aloDg the coast three or four times
outnumbering tt e strengui. of General Hunter’s. com- <
maud ; foriVith tbe quick facilities of water trausit, 6QO
men can keep 5,000 busy in guarding any line' to which
guhl)oats or ship launches, carrying ho witzecs, caa have .
access. • ~ • • ■ ... .i
REBEL DESIGNS AGAINST PORT PULASKI.
Ab for ony rebol demonstrations in tbe vicinity of Fort
Bulaski, they.merit little attention —tbe swampy cliarao
lerof the country, intersected by, mmimsrnbtb creeks,
reederingit almost wholly impossible that any ordnance
at indent to reduce the.fort should be transported to .the:
banks of Lazaretto Creek from Savannah. Tbe demon
iitratldn now being made as if to reconnoitre tbe works
for a second bombardment are-doubtleas cnly• a pyrt of
Ihe‘ scheme for/diving attention . irom Charleston.
Brigadier General Alf.-ed H. Terry, of Connecticut, who
is in comuiaud at Hilton HeAd and Pulaski, is cdhfidont
of his abundant ability to repel any attack'With thsgar--
rison now'under his .Command.—A r . Y. nnxes.
ENGLAND’S ; PET SHIP.—Wo read the following
statement in the London Daily Natan
.** A number of Bailors paid off at Plymouth, have gout
to their Louies at Qacensfowa aod the surrouadiug lo
calitiefl, by They-.-repreaeut her as a moßt
uncomfortable vessel at sea in bad weather. She not
only fchips eeßS'-fa&t, but leaks copiously through her
pot is, andlf av es r ecarcel y a dry article to the men on the
main deck/*
-St.?' - '■ '■
TWO CENTS.
Major General Sherman’s Defence.
LETTER FROM GENERAL W. T. SHERMAN TO LIEU-
TENANT GOVERNOR STANTON, OF OHIO—HE RE
\VIEWS THE CRITICISMS OF THE. PUBLIC PRESS,
AND PUBLISHES MANY FACTS. CONNECTED WITH
THE BATTLE. OF SHILOH,
Camp in tub Field, near Ciiewalla, Ten*., I
Jono 10.1862. {
Lieutenant Governor B. Stanton, Columbus, Ohio:
Sir: lam not surprised when anonymous scribblers
write and publish falsehoods, or make criticisms on mat
ters of whioh they know nothing, or which they are in
capable of comprehending. It is their trade. They live
by it,_ Slander gives point and pianancy to a paragraph,
and the writer, being irresponsible or beneath notice,
escapes a merited punishment. It is different with men
in high official station’who, like you, descend to thi.
dirty work. Yon bad an opportunity to learn the truth,
for I eaw yon myself at Shiloh soon after the battle, and
know that hundreoe would have aided you in your work
had yon been in eearch of facts. You never iocuirad of
me concerning the truth of events, which yon must have
knovn transpired in my sight and hearing, bnt seemed
to have preferred the “ camp stories ” to authentic data
then within your reach.
A friend, by mere accident, has shown me a slip of
newspaper dated April 19th, 1862. styled « Extra,” pub
lished at Beliefontaine; Ohio, and signed B. Stanton I
am further told yon are the man. If so, and you bo the
Dlentenant Governor of Ohio, I hold that you are my
peer, and that of Generals Grant, Hurlbut, and Pren
tiss, all.of whom you directly charge with conduct on the
field of Shiloh which deserves a court-martial, whose
sentence, if you have not borne false witness, wonld be
degradation or death. The accusatory patj of your
statement ii all f.lso, false in general, false In every, par
ticular ; anil, I repeat, yon could not have failed to know
it false when you published that statement. To prove
what 1 say,, I now Quote the concluding part of yonr
paper.-
Sc me dam plaints have been made about the conduct of
a few of the new regiments in this Battle, including the
54th and sTib. lt must be remembered that times are
new xegiaentß—that not only .have they never seen
any service, bnt that they never received their guns un
til they arrived on the Tennessee liver, two or three
weeks before the battle 8b with Myers’ Battery. It
has not been more than six weeks since they have had
their horses. And yet these regiments and this bat.
tery wora pnt on the extreme outside of out camp,
and were, consecueDtiy, first exposed to the enemy’s
fire.. Add. to this -that our lines were so care
lessly and negligently guarded that the enemy wore
absolutely on we.in onr Tory tents before the offi
cers in command were awaro-of their approach. The
wonder therefore is. not that these regiments were finally
broken and rented, but that they made any stand at all;
But the loss sustained by those regiments, especially by
Capt. Starr’s company in the 54th. shows that they made
a gallant and noble stand, and that their ultimate retreat
was sot the fault of the men, bnt of the blundering etu
pidity and negligence of the General in command. There
to an intense feeling of: indignation against Generali
Grant.and Prentiss, and the general feeling amongst the
most Intelligent men with whom I conversed, to that they
ought to be eonrt martfaled and shot. Yonrs, Ac
B. STANTON.
■With Mi ere’ Battery I have nothing to do, as it was
in Gen Hurlbnt’s division, who has made hia official re
port. whibh proves yours untrue: for instead of being
kept on the “extreme outside of onr camp,”it was, at
the beginning of the battle, more than a mile to the rear
of mine and McClernand’s and Prentiss’divisions. The
54th, Col. T; Kilby Smith, and fifth; Col. William Mun
gen , did form a part of my obmmand. No- one that I
ever heard has Questioned the courage and gallantry ot
the 54th, unless it be inferred from yonrown apo’ogy ibc
tin m, and I know that I speak the mind of tho officers of
that regiment when I say they scorn to bavetheir merits
bolstered up by yonr lame aod impotent conclusions.
As to their being on the enter line, it was whore they
wished to be, and so far from being surprised, they were,
by my orders, undir arms at daylight, and it was near
10 A. M before the enemy assailed their position. ‘This
position was so favorable that 001. Stuart, with bis email
brigade, of which the 54th formed a part, held at bay for
hours Hardee’s whole division, composed of infantry,
artillery, and cavalry.
The 67th was posted on the left of Shiloh, which, I
say, and in which Beauregard concurs with me, was tho
key to the wide position. It was in the very front, the
piece of honor, to which Col. Mungen or his men coqld
not object. Their front was guarded by themselves, and
if negligence is justly charged, it belongs to the regiment
itself. So favorable was the ground, that although the
reeiment lost but two officers and seven men, Colonel
Mnngen has more than once assured me that he
counted fifty dead Secessionists on the ground over
which he was attacked. As to Ihe enemy being in
their very camp before tbe officers in command
were aware of their approach, it to the most
wicked falsehood that wag ever attempted to bo
thrust upon a-people sad and hearteore at the ter
rible but necessary casualties of war. That the cowards
who deserted their comrades in that hour of danger
should, In their desperate strait to cover np their infa
my, invent such a story was to be expected: tint that
yon should have tot yourself as a willing instrument
in perpetuating that falsehood is a shame from which
you can never hope to recover. Theiruth to now well
undoretoed. For days we knew the enemy was in our
front, but the nature of the ground and his superior
strength in cavalry prevented us from, breaking
through the veil of their approach to ascertain their
true .strength and pnrpore. Bnt as soldiers
.we were, prepared at all : times to receive an:
-attack, and even to made one if ciroumstances
• warranted it. On tbat merning onr ’ pickets’ had
been driven in. Onr main guards were forced back to
the email valley in our front. ■ Ail onr regiments ofio
-fanlry, batteries of artillery, and sanadrons of cavalry
were prepared. I myself, their, commander, was fully
prepared, rode along the line.of this very regiment, and
saw it in position ia front of their camp, and looking to a
narrow causeway small creek by which the
enemy was expected and did approtch. After pass
ing, this regiment, ,1 rode on to Appier’s position,
and beyond some five hundred yards, where I was
fired on,’ and my Orderly, Thomas D. HcUtdav,
was killed. Rvrn after that I gave some di
racHons about . Watterbouse’s Battery, and again
Returned to Shiloh In time to witness tbs attack there ‘
Iti, simply ridiculous to talk about a surprise. ’To be
sure, very many were astonished and surprised, not so
much at theenemy’s coming, bnt at the manner of his
coming, and these Bought safety at the river, and eonld
not ba prevailed to recover from their surprise till the
enemy bad-been driven away by their comrades after
twodays’ bard fighting. I have never mads a Question
of tbe individuat bravery of this or any other regi
ment, but merely state facts. The regiment still be
longs to my command, and: has elicited my prahte
for ile improvement and steadiness in the many
skirmishes' ana affairs during onr advance on Co
rinth. I doubt not that the, people of Ohio will yet
hare reason to feel the. same pride in this regiment as
they now dp In many other of the same State of deserved- -
ly high repute. As to the intense feeling against Gens.
Grant faud Prentiss—could anything! bs more base than
that T Grant, just fresh -from the victory of Dnneison,
more rich in fruits than was Saratoga, Yerktown, or any
other one fought on this continent, is yet held np to the
people of Ohio, hie native State, as one who, in the
opinion of the intelligent coward, is worthy to be.
shot; and Prentiss, new absent and a prisoner,
nneble to. meet yonr wicked and malicions
Bbaflß, also condemned to infamy and death. Shame on
ion 1* and I know I tell you an nnpleasant truth whoa I
asenre you neither he nor his men were surprised, butch
ered in their tents, As., but on the contrary, were pre
pared in time to receive the shock of battle more terrible
than any the annals of American history had heretofore
rt corded. He met it manfnUy and well, for hours bora
np against the superior host, fell back slowly and in or
der HU be met tbe reserves under Wallace and Hurlbnt,
and fought till near four P. M, when be was completely
enveloped and made prisoner. Wei! do I remember
the line after line of steaay troops, displaying the blooly
banner of the South, and, to me, tbe more familiar Peli
can flag of -Louisiana, bearing down on Prehtis’, who
wos to my left and rear, and bow, though busy enough
with my own appropriate part, I felt for his danger, and
despatched to him my aid, Major Sanger, to give him
notire. My aid found him In advance of his camps,
fighting well. Bnt tbe shock was too great, and he was
borne back, step by step, til! made prisoner, six hoars
after yonr surprised informants bad sought refuge under
the steep banks of the Tennessee. : :
So much for the history of events you did not behold
and yet pi etend to comment on. : You came to Shiloh on
a miebicn ef mercy, after danger, and before a new one
arose. You tarried a few days, but T cannot learn from
my Ohio colonels how yon dispensed your charitable
trust. That is none of my business, but I do know yon
abused your opportunity, and caught up vague, foolish
camp rnmore* from the region of the steamboat lauding
Instead of seeking for truth where aione.you did know
it could be found, among tbe thousands of brave Ohio
men who were in my camp, and who can still boast of
never having seen the Tennessee river since the day we dis
tmberked. You then return to your State, and in obscure
printed slips circulate libels and falsehoods against men
-whose vocation and distance made it highly Improbable
that you cooldeverbe held to an account. You knew
that we were in the presence of a fierce, bold, aud de
termined enemy, with hundreds of miles of ambush
before us, from which a few stray shots would relieve
'you of your victims. You knew’ that our men were raw
and undisciplined, and that all our time was taken up in
organization, drill, and di-tciplino, leaving us no time to
meet your malicious Zanders and regent your insults.
Tbo hour of reckoning seemed, therefore, distant aud
uncertaln. You have had your day, but the retreat of
the enemy aud a day of comparative rest has given me
leisure to write thiß for your benefit Grant and Hurl
but and Prentiss still live, and wifi in due season pay,
.their respects, also. \ ' .
If you have no respect for the honor and reputation .of
tbe generals who lead the amtes of your country, you
should have some regard for the honor and welfare of
-the country Itself. If your paper could have had its
intended effect of. destro? ing the confidence of the
Executive, the army, and the people iu ‘their ge
nerals, .it would have produced absolute and utter
disorganization. .It not only placed courage and
cowardice, stubborn and enduring valor., and ignomini
ous flight upon the same base,' but it hold* up to public
favor those who "deserted their colors, aud teaches
them to add insubordination to cowardice. Such an
army as your military morale would produce .could not
be commanded by any general who hoped to win reputa
tion, or.wbo had reputation to lose;; Onr whole force, if
.imbued with your notions, would- be driven across the
Ohio'in k-ss tbau a month, aud even you would be dis
turbed in your quiet study where .you now. In perfect
safety, write tibt-ls againsttlie generals who orgaaize our
armieß,‘and with them fight and win battles for our
country. < I.am, &c.,
. W. T. BHBBMAN,
Major General of Yolunteers.
The Freuch PriDces iu America.
WHAT -THEY HAVE DONE—TJIEIR BRAVERY—EN
GAGEMENTS IN -WHICH THEY HAVE.PARTICIPATED
—THEIR OPINION OF. OTTR TROOPS, ETC.
The French princes whoik have been among us since •
Srptf mbf r last, left New York yesterday , for- Boston, : >
whence'they will .boj!. .to- morrow for England. .Tbsia
•feieatingfeatures sufroimdiug’the campaign of General'
, McClellan induced them to remain io this country many
months longer than they at.first intended.; It ia only the.;
: pressure of important business in Europe which compels
them to leave ub at present.- ; : : u '. - '
’ Prince de Joieville arrived in. New York on. the 12th
of September last, withhia Boni Pierre'-PbiHppb, Duo da ’
Peutbiovre, whom .he.; d.esighwl placing, in ; tbe United
• States Navoli;Academy,, near Newport, Rhode Island,
The Prince binißelf has a.passtbii for the naval service,
Jn wbloh he has in timea past performed soiiiß ' grand ex- -
ploifs, and, desirihg to 'educate his only'sou in all the. ac-
Ouirements-T Oceseary for dißtiuction in that! service, ha
at once determined -to have hla son. ayail himaelf of the
superior advahtogCß which the Gutted States‘afforded.
The Prince*was accompanied by hig two nephews, Oomte '
de Paris and Due de Ghartxea, late Duke, of ;
Orleans ’’The breaking out of the rebellion afforded ex
cellent opportnuitieß for these descendanU of the Orleans -
tomily to eee gome active eervice. Tbe Prince’s son was
: Immediately made a member of the Naval" School, and is
now cruiefng ou board lhe John Adams in the yicioity of
Cbarleston. The nephews tendered their. services as
.nldß-de camp to General McOlellan; and received their *
conanifBiens in the United States army,; with the rank of <
coplaiu, on the ISth bf ; Septemheri \ . , \
.: For the.laatinine months thes* royal princes^have*
watched with peculiar interest tbe.progrose of -t.be rebel
lion. ' Tho two jbung men being ihf mbera of McClellan’s
staff, their unde accompanied 'them whemver the army;;,
of the Potpmaa moved. Wbile it was being- organized'
they reudofed valuable assistant'to - ' the General Coin
mondiiig. and were frfjiuently.out
front of Washington. They have. been often udder fire, >
ar.d tho yoaug Due particnlKrly/by reason of hia restlei? -
activity Rnd dofhing stjie, baa rnet wUh a ouiuber.' f.ad
ventures. The W’atqbed tbe brgauizatlbh ,and' ( disolptiae
of ;the army, and with impatient l Interest/awaited' the
opfiiing fiibtof the winter and tfieu,of r jthe. tprlug cam r
paign. They rpdo wlih Gen. THcClellan'atid Bthffwherever
they went, .figured in. the graudi review, and after:the
fvncn&t s on of M-»DoBfias wer.ojpreeont>-at themarshaliug
oi; the Potomac army,' in the'viemity ofFaitfax Court’
House'' The. Prince acocitipanied McClfHah and .Me-;
Towf 11 when tb(y-vislted ; tbe Bp 11 Bun battle-field, and
jttrtiripßtefi 'ln ilie'unlvereßriritW“ebt which was felt on'
ccation.-}i ; The Tonugigentlemen;went with
ueral Stinenan forTßOveral days to. Cedar; run, and took
r*ut in the bririh at CatUtt's’-Btatlbn.''Accohipanym?'
.< ur Rrcnyi Vo Fortress phleuioe, ihey' followKirdu it§
n arctics, Bi'oge of Yqrktown,
f v a’chul wittfiinumat intoresttUo'pfogre'.B of the parai--
'ole, tbe building of -fhe .batteries, the construction of th&‘
4 ’tdoobtg, nnd,ihe perfecting of all the prelimlnary ope- 5 '
rations ; At tlio battle of Lde’s Mills-they were
'fire, und to remark'thatthey CQnductsd,'
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HJOBt pictnre?qne little action of tbe whole campaign, and
the Prince, who devotes some leisure moments to sketch
ing, has displayed bis artistic skill m a beantifol and ac
enrate representation of the battle.
After the evacuation of Yorktown. while tbe Prince
accompanied 6enera3 SfcClelien r hie nephews went in
the advance with Stoaemao in parsult of the retreating
enemy. On the evening before tbe battle of Williams
burg the Due was In command of a small detachment of
dragoons, which went to the left to reconnoitre. Meet
ing a large force of the enemy, his Bmall command took
foarlePD prisoners, among whom were three officers. He
immediately aarraed General Stoneman of the superior
numbers of the rebels, and be was subsequently relieved
by General Emory with a larger command. That
night General Suraoer Bent him with two companies
of Infantry for the purpose of attempting to capture
a giib which had been lost from Gapt&ia (Bbson’fe bat
tery. He proceeded cautiously with hi* command into
the ahatfie in front of Fort Mac ruder until he met
tbe enemy’s skirmishers, who fired at him as he was
riding on the road. Tba enemy had brought up* Romo
horses and was dragging ike gun out of the mud.. Find
ing it iiLpoßsible to recapture It, the Due returned con
siderably disappointed. The Comte acted as aid to
General Stoneman at the battle of Williamsburg, and, aa
well as the Prince himself, rendered valuable Hervicee.
It was tbe Due, it appears, who was the first to open
communication between Rumoer and Heiotzelraan at the
battle of Williamsburg. Then, in the subsequent opera
tions on the peninsula, they continued to take an active
part. Biding with the General always, they accompanied
him on tbe field at tbe battle of Fair Oaks.
•In the series of battles duriog the past two weeks they
have had a great deal of experience. At tbe battle of
Gaines’ Mill, on Friday, the2Ttb of June, the Count and
the Due acted as aids to Gen. Fite John Porter, who had
immediate command. With remarkable celerity. they
were teen (lathing along the line, conveying orders to
officers. Tbe Prince smiled in admiration over the pluck
of the Orleans racr, as his nephews flew through the
storm of leaden hall. He Is gratified with the experience
they have had in our army. Once, at that battle, the
Due came near being killed or captured by the enemy.
Near tbe close of the engagement, he had been sent by
General Porter to order a regiment of cavalry to stop the
stragglers, and endeavor to re-establish in their ftJrmei*
position soma of our wavering troops. Betnrning more
If fsnrely to the point from which he had started, be per
ceived three regiments of infantry being drawn up ia
line near tbe hospital, where he hod left Genera? Porter.
His keen soon detected something etrange fp the ap
pearance ofstbe regiments; presently he perceived the
rebel flags, and Instantly, as be was turning his horse, a
volley fired at him more forcibly convinced him that they
were three rebel regiments he had encountered Hap
pily be escaped mu'cratched. and the speed of his splendid,
horse was very perceptibly accelerated.
They have constantly admired the material and disci
pline of tbe Union troops, and frequent opportunities to
judge of their martial hearing and valor in the field have
crnytaced them that no soldiers in the wo*ld could fiaht
better. .Tbe Princewas particularly pleased, at the bat
tle of Gaines’MiDs, on the 2Tth ult, to see, after their
companions had been shot down, two artillerists standing
by a gun to battery, and working It with almost suoer
buman energy in the face of a fearful fire from rebel in
fantry edvancingfast upon them. The Immense amount
of labor in making roads, building fortifications and fell
ing forest*, which onr troops have performed. In
dependent of the: hard fighting they have done,
seems almost incredible to foreign mluds. Tbe pro
difiioug difficulties we have overcome have been
matters of much admiration to tbe princas. It
will be no easy matter for them to convince Eu
r*pean officers of the fact that General McClellan
successfully brought his army, with all its artillery and
baggage, ever one stogie road, while changing Ids base
of op»rafcioßB to tbe James river, and bring pressed all
the time, ae be was, by an enemy having vastly superior
numbers. Their faith in General McClellan, which ha*
bepu.cdßßtan»ly increasing as they have watched the de
▼* lepmeut < f hie plans, has been more firmly fixed by his
recent magnificent movements. They scarcely know
whether to admire the most his superior military ability*
his becoming modeity, Ms untiring perseverance and
energy, dr his pure patriotic motives, which have Induced
him to put, arida aH political and party considerations,
and personal ambition, ia order to cnv»h the rebellion.
This is tbe third visit paid to thiscouutryby the Prince
de JoiDTiWe, and the first by his nephews.' His first
visit wee in September, 1841, when his father, Louis
Ph*U pp*, the ally of America, was King of Franca. Hi*
more recent Visit, previous to the present, to our shores,
Is well remembered by us all. He leaves us again with
more enlightened and exalted opinions of America and
Americans. When he and his nephew* bade farewell to
General McClellan and bia army last Monday they were
affected almopt to tears- The Prince will leave his son
with us to pursue his naval studies, while he hiumelf re
turns to England with his nephews. They have already
sent to their resignations as officers iu the United States
Army. They leave with kindest wishes for the success
of the Government and perfect faith in its ability to quick
ly quell the rebeHioa.
Arrival of. Sick and Wounded fennsfU
umians at New Fork.
The following sick and wounded Pennsylvanians ar
rived at Hew York oh Sunday, from James river, on the
Daniel Webster: ' •
Bell, John Y.G.,Ce;G, 62d.
Barger, Henry, E, Tib,
Billingsley, John. G, 81st.
Benson, B. L , T. 83d.
Brers. James, E. Bth Cavalry.
■ Chamberlain, Edward, M-4th.
CriHy, Sergeant Tbomas, H, 2d.
Crawford, Sergeant Thomas, 35,95 d, .
Dopftldson,;Hiram, G, 103 d.
Dawson, Balph, E, 6§d,
Devine. Daniel, A , 67th.
Emanuel, Lieut. Lyon L., A, 81sL
. Franklin, Henry, 0,82 d.
Faber, Lieut: 8. B- D 93d,
Fnhringer. Lloyd. I, 93d. .
Fechtor, Jacob, K, 6Uk
’ Glass, D . G, 63d. ' ,
GiJlon, Hueh. €\ 2d.
Gray, Joseph, A, 2d.
Glenn. Archibald, F. 67th.
H»nch, Lewis. F, 6?d,
Hollis er, James, A. 96th, ,
J Berman, Henry, C* 4th Cavalry.. .
Hayes, John. F. 31st.
Johnston. William. F. 92d.
Jacobs. George, I, 83d.
Jones, John S., C. Bth.
Kin v, Marion, I, 57th.
Kreager, Jovph C„ A, 82d, . *
Kopp, John. K, 64th. .
Keaty, Emanuel, G, 98tb.
Lantorbacber. «T., 9Bth.
- Luca, Albert G-1,23d. .
Laufman. A. C.. lieutenant, A, 83d,
Lafferty, William, B. Ifit.
McDonald,'Winiem. E. 72d. -
McGovan, Alfred, B, 72d.
\Minebameb, Henry. I. 96th.
Moore, George W., E, 95th. '
: MoHanra, Thomas, H, 95th. f
McMullen. Bofotnon, E- 93d.
McFce, John W., G, 23d.
Pickens, Goo. W, 8,3015 t .
Bhodee, Lieut C. H , r*. 61st. .
Binehart, Jas. H.. D, 10th.
Sbiels, Thos, C, 9lst.
Smith, Cere. Y r H.,D,62d.
. Smith, Lieut., H, 63d.
Stentz, Sfeeel H A.. B, 4th cavalry.
Sample. David, A, 62d.
Sbanger, Sergeant Charles, 7 H, 101 th.
fiebnahem* Lieut., F, 95th.
T3ier,‘Beuben,B, Ist rifles.
Thompson. H. E, 2d.
Yandervoort. Gyrn», H, 101st.
Wheatland, F., K. 101st.
Warney, Dennis, H, 4th.
Webster, Corporal P. 8., A, 98th,
Winters. Christ . D, 31st
Wise, Morris W, I, 93d.
Watts, Lieut. W, J.. H. PGtb.
Yager. Lieut. 15f. C , E» 3lst.
Kew To»k, July 7.—The following sick and wounded
Pennsylvania soldiers are on board the steamer Spauld
ing. which arrived at this port this morning;
Gecree Thompson, captain, 69t0, gun-shot.
• Joseph corporal, A, 69th. gun-shot,
i . Thomas Blackwell, private, a". 71st. gun-shot.
E. W. Wood, Kent, colonel, 57*h, Fever.
W. H.' Dunklee. drummer, 103 - rbeumaHsm.
John 0. Austin, drummer. A..103d, bronchitis.
Thomas J. Smith, corporal, B, 85tb, sick.
• Andrew J. : Allis, I,lolst. rheumatism.
Joseph Keltv, H, 101st hernia.
John B. Montgomery, G, 63d. hip.
■ John s. Taylor, corporal, A, 101st, rheumatism
John B*aniey, o,lolst, kidney.
John Woodrom, T, 72d, rhaumatism.
; Pat McDermott, I, 60 h, leg -
Bergeant S. M. Criswell, B. 103 d, diarrhoea.
James 1 ite r erald. E, 103 d, foot
Henry Bordeam,‘C, 101st, rheumatism.
Adam Kirkwood, 0,101-t, fever,
J Obas. J. Debaa«, comorel, C, 101st, back.
Tboa W. Malone, 85th. camp fever.
J. H. Longanecker, major, 101st, fever.
. Wm. Lowers, B. IOSd. consumption.
Sergfc Alex. Duncan. K. 103 d, rheumatism.
- Pat Mcßride, G, 103 d. fever.
-Harrison Coe, band. B, 103 d, fever.
Samuel Bhoop, E. 103 d, camp fever. -
J. M. Taylor? A, s*l, fever.
J. McMillan, K. 85lb, rheumatism. !
Henry Harrington. A, 52d, fever.
W. Comly. A- lOls*, fever.
B B. DowVrty, lOlet, band.
J.M.Molntire,capta»ii,B,63d,fever.-
B; G. Wright, 104th, rheumatism.
- Bamnel Tonne, B. 62d, fever;
James Barfcy. C, 108* 5 , diarrheea.
Jemes Young-musician. H, 101st, lame.
Corp. Oscar H. Hays, 85»h. diarrhoea.
2d Lieut. R. H. Howrt , K, 63d, rheumatism.
2d Lieut Jae. F. McMullen. I, 63d, debility.
Howaid Abbott, I, 63d, debility.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF
.MABYLAND—Governor Bradford, in hfa proclamation
for additional troops in response to the President’s cal!,
uses the frfiowing language: \ :
Men • of Maryland : T look to you .with, confidence to
be amopgthe foremost in responding to this citil. There
ere reasons why you'should be. You are, as it were,
ihia natural of the capital of the nation. If
ihls diabelfcal rebellion ever
movement, ite first step will he upon your 101 l. 1 * Iu your
very-.midst there* lurks ;a comparatively small bafc very. -
influential plotting, determined, treasonable element,
watching the first opportunity to pilot the rebellious host
into/yourmidst, and to give up to tbe desolations of war
your present peaceful firesides. Though such a proba
bility may be remote, it behooves you to be ready for all
contingencies, and prepared, by an ample and organized
force, for the ou£b rebel and the secrettraiior,
NEW METHOD OF GIVING
At a recent meeting of the
don, Dr. S!mp#n desrribf d u '
rofoim wbichAe has now adopted in prefer^foe/
at present in Tho present mode is to fold up a h’amre
kerchief and pour into the hollow a quantity of chloro
form, and.then hold it a distance from the face, bo as to
admit of atmospheric air being inhaled alone with the ~
vapor. The new plan Is to lay a single layer of handker
chief oyer tbe face,'and let the chloroform fall oa It drop • ; ;
hydrbp. The. advantages are--thesel. Thatthera ia
lees danger to tbo patteut fram Bpplied.
;,at, a time. 2. That antestbesW ft more speedily pro
duced. 3. That the Quantity of chloroform reanired is
less. Various gectlemec who bad made trial of the plan
ccnfirmed'tho value of this process and Dr. Young, In.
particular, stated that he kept a patient narcotized for
-ten hours with two ounces and a half of chloroform.
: IBPN tLEEPEBS FOB BiILBOAPS.—The rela^ 1 .
tive advantages of iron and wood cross-ties for railroads
.are'discupsed in railroad circles.. The cost of timber is of:
little conepquetiCG, but the expense of rolaylue thousands .
of roi'ea of track every year isbeavy, The Madras' fin
dia) Bailroad uses iron sleepers. It is four hundred and
fix.mfes in length. The Philadelphia aud Beading com
pany, for.several years past, have propaied their sleepers
at Pottetown, by immexsloe them in a solution which re
.Bists fee ration of the weather.
WHkT A LITTLE' GIRL DOES.—Tbe Olevetand
Herald says: Every Saturday morning ftods Emma An
,drews,Jten years of age, at the rooms of the Soldiers*
A id-Society in this city with an application for work.
Her little basket is soon filled with pieces of half.worn
linen, which, during the week, she cuts into fowels or
handkerchiefs, and returna, neatly washed ahtfironod,
.at .her .next visit. Her busy fingers have a'readymado
two hundred and. twenty-nine towels, and the patriotic
illftte. girl is earnestly engaged in her good work.
.. EMANCIPATION IN MARYLAND.—The Wash- *
'iogton Star publishes a large number of extracts frowvl
■ blarj land papers*; showing tbe rapid progress of emanci
.pationism in the State of Maryland. Ex- Governor Hicks,
• Hon. I evrrdy Johnson, and Senator Bellman are said to
be open advocates of the new order of things. The Bal
tjuiore ; the ablest paper iu the State, keeps
'up''its ! fire in support oftho President’s policy on this
.
„ MOBB KireiXaHf British
vlce-ccinsul at Fredericksiburg has been dettoggd m giv
■ ing aid and comfort :1 to the euomjp and with
. .a.Secession ensign found hoase, has :beon taken
froin h'im. ' £ - ’
‘‘ A’JEALO’GS WIFE, in Geneva, New York, recently
'revenged hemlf on her nvalihf stripping the latter of
aU &rr'garmentein the publicvifrects, audiu thatreondi
tlonlearing her to find place whereTeha
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