Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-17

with A regiments CT the enemy Bethel Church nine
miles from Hampton this afternoon.
The enemy inside three distinct and well sustained char
ges but were epued with heavy less Our cavalry pur
sued them for SIX miles when their retreat became total
rou Fearing that heavy reniorcements would be sent
up from Fortress Monroe fell back at nghtial upon
our works az Yorktown regret TO report the loss OF
one man killed, private Henry Ia. Wyatt, Ecgecemoe
Guards and seven wounded
The oss of the enemy by their own confession was
100, but il may lie safely estimated az $50.
Our Regiment behaved most calamity. Not man
shru1k from his post or showed symptoms of fear. When
more az leisure will give yCu detailed report OF the
operations
Our Heavenly Father has most wonderfully interpcsed
10 shield cur heads in the day of battle Unto his great
name be all the praise for our success with much re-
sPeCt u: II: Mill"
Colonel lst RegimentN n. G. Volunteers.
INCIDENTS OF TIE DAY.
From our enlerprisDg contemporary, the Petersburg
Exyrsss we compile the following incidents Of TIE day
The fight of Monday was from Bethel Church to New
Market Bridge which crosses Back River Greek the
distance is between five and six miles, the bridge being
three miles from Hampton.
All along the road haversacks cauteens muskets
rHs military cans krapsacks and overcoaF were found
scattered in profusion; showing the fright Of the enemy
TO have been ndescribable Al the bridge crowd OF
the reserve corps met their terrorsrcken companions
aud TO cut off Ill further pursuit. demolished the bridge
thoroughly
OF Hampton, was visited Monday afternoon and the build
ng demanded for hospital The lady protested against
lis APPROPRIATION for any such purpose. The towards
hen demanded material for bauGages, which being re-
fused they laid violent hands every Sheet counter
pane pillow case and table-cloh, tearing them up into
suitable widths Beds also taken, and large dining
tsb The table carried into the yard beneath the
thick branches of pleasant grove, and mere the sur
geors relieved many poor fellow OF broken arm OF
shattered leg.
I. .E,srk
Of the lily-ivered officers worn out by fatigue and
marched with thirst. They gged butter-mik or any
Ie,reshment at hand which peremptorily refused
Tney then laid violent hands upon pail OF fresh water
near nv and speedily swallowed the contents. Ode OF
the officers inquired of Mrs O. if she had any idea of the
lumber OF reoel forces in the engagement that day.
she replied that she did not, but ireld aud neghoor
had iacrmed her the evening previous that General
B.aurcgard was near Yorktown st the head OF 10000
men "Great GCdm exclaimed the valorous "soger
boy" to isllowoicer, what narrow escape have we
made" ut Is wonder that all OF US were not cut to
pieces"
An Off ser from Fortress Monroe waited upon Gen.
| Narruder e. YcrktOwn, Wednesday, under flag OF
| truce and requested that Captain or Col David w.
Wald Oh be exchanged for some prisoners row IN the
| lands of the Yankees. The officers in commlnd had
| been TOLD By the cowardy Z)nsves who fed in such
Wild confusion when Capt. w. fell, that be was bu.
slightly wounded Tbe Yankee messenger appeared to
b. greatly s,orished when told that Capt w fell at ee
crack OF the rife, ard never spoke afterwards re-
ouest was then made the Yankee troops be allowed
10 6suter the body no also that the unfortunate man
svcrd and watch b. ell cred that they might be re-
stored 10 his family - officer was informed that the
sword had been removed b7 the gallant soldier whose
i tened Cgp: alsrcp, Ju taa, every Fort would be
made 10 restore it. TIe watch was Immediately deliver
! cd o 'er.
Ihs officer we learn stated that at rol!ca Tuesday
forenoon = was ascer-sned that there 56f mss
| inc Ouc hundred aud ,wyHty-,icht o! this number
were known TO be dead, and grea. many wounded {;
bug il wis believed that many OF The missing would yet
return 10 camp.
NV Of The wounded were taken 10 the Confederate
camps 40 Yorktown, by soldiers the coWardly an
sees having % aud lett them 20 their fate one Of
taese uu.0ruaaJe had received shocking wonn1
sa.,esi-g his leg, and tha limb was ampua'ed Tue
/ day.
vspy Of the Yankee troops killed we're fishfully
r.sre'si an eYewtle-s iuc-ms us tglt hc yisi ed d
sg4- where several lay stiff 10 cearh u was behind
-.ru waere msuy Of them bad ken refuge against tie
deadly ire OF Pasr3, g--5, 20 Gdroiy managed 10y
-la Richmond Howl GERS. Oge body had received tie
b.u ofarl.d cau1"1 e't,- IT'S force had been some
tbat weakened by passing through the barn. but sill t
struck the ia The breast, going entirely through
s.L tar W the hssl out Tor Circumference as large a.
o. mans mae
MANY o,aer eickraiog sights were Witnessed, but We
f, 1ei her she time the inclination 10 rtciie item
Tho c c-uTs- OF our ot Gers and soldiers spoken Of
. IA in firms Of q Q high ~ cOmmsLd-.cn. Gen. Ma
rruder aud Col D Il. H, d. played the mOs' c2nsain-
mae bravery sud the men, ffo6 by such examples fought
| with desperation.
Tha Zlaases of Col Duryea came up to the scene of
action az did E-wolihs when they entered Alexandra,
w Hing ike wild beasts, hoping thereby to intimidate
5ave Southern hearts INT without effect Oar men
.stly aud canly awaited thar approach trusting to
er own strong arms and leaving the result TO the Goa
( % battles
As we have said before the victory ono Of the NOS
B .. - Al, that
I Ol Gsl. jackson, at New Orleans.
OTHER INCIDENTS.
After the battle numbers OF our men went over and
c,olored the ground occupied by the Yankees during
the g. rsgcnent Msuy sOkeung sights OF the dead end
diving we're presented. Just where OF the enemys
| ,Ioncn had been stat,oueo and upon which te shot
| from one rdad cannon play with such deadly effect,
/ Dr. Wm Vaughan, OF Hampton, was attracted TO q
1o in tie woods by the grosns Of some one IN great
agony. Upon going 20 tn place, he found man lying
I'm the grass suffering from mcstidghtin! wound, one Of
bs ,egs having been shot entirely oil near the thigh.
what can do Tor you my friend ~ asked the Doctor,
Gas suppose we can call each other friends now" 81
vii be extremely thankful for any assistance You can
| render said the suffering "lf YOU do anything
~ ALL - he continued 1t will be more than those with
whom have been fighting have done" They prom
ised mo everything before my enlistment but nov they
have run eff and left me here 10 de" The man was
moved by our soldiers to house near by the bleeding
OF the artery stopp d AID portion Of the limb was
subseq leuy ampa,sed His prospects OF recovery are
favorable.
All day Tuesdayrtbe wounded ard dead being
! found in the woods, and hear from gentleman who
! ieit Thursday morning. that some were icun Wejnes
dlv Many have probably penetrated the thick recesse,
Of the forest ard there died perhaps IRON sheer neg
lect.
A detachment of Confederate troops under command
Of Capt j. Thompson Brown, Of Richmond, buried some
eighteen or twenty dead bodies after the battle and pre-
vdsd for several OF the wounded who were e!t TO shii,
for themselves by their ooSsrdy aud hesrtess reuds
lady living in the vicinity and near the road says
the aHghted creatures LETT the Of their expois
in the widest confusion Some crying Sith pain, Others
screaming With terror and sill others yelirg like de-
nous in tha hope probably OF frightening back al! pUr-
slers Twenty-Five haversacks were found in one pie,
and other -coutremenIs without number letter was
found written by one OF these thieving Yankees TO
MS mother lie Informed her that he had secured some
twenty-five horses and several negroes but had met with
no opportunity dispose OF them. The mother was re-
uuested 10 forward funds until the writer could
realize something from his horses and negroes, when she
| would be repaid WITH interest
Another letter penned in Beautiful delicate style
L was from sister to brother 1t breahed the most
ardent affection and epjoined upon him to Kill thous
ard slave breeders if possible, aud by all means TO
venge the death OF the handsome and brave young e.
msr Ellsworth.
Immediately after discharge from one OF cur how.
izsrs, an officer Of evident high rank and well mount
cd was seen reel in his saddle and falling forward he
clasp q bis horse's neck TO maintain his position. In
stanty half dozen soldiers surrounded the horse and
he WAS led cut OF the lines and conducted back the
house Of Mr. Thomas Crauda. Mrs, Crandal was at
home aud euqCired the officers name, but she uOi
permitted to learn it. Several of his crowded
around to nurse hm and much confusion aud distress
we're mauif sted. lie died at the house of Mrs. Gran
dali about two hours after being brought there and
from thence conveyed to Newport News Hrs. Gran