Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-07-07

grounds which we're filed with our sick
/ and wounded, whom Il was impossible to
get away, we're leit under the care Of our
surgeons with all the necessaries at hand
for their comfort; they number about 700
and are now in the enemy's hands.
The troops which had fought the battle
Of Sunday retreaied under cover Of the
night to White Oak Swamp bridge, n dis
lance Of about - miles, there TO await the
approach Of the enemy.
The disposition Of the troops on Monday,
the 9th day Of the battle, was as follows;
Gen. Smiths division supported by Gen.
Nagley's brigade occupied the right Of the
bridge. while Gems. Summers and Frank
Inns corps occupied the left. Gen. Heintz-
elman's corps with Gen. McCalls division
was out on the road to meet the enemy
who was approaching from Richmond.
The enemy came up boldly early in the
forenoon, having been heavily reinforced
By the troops who had fought the battle Of
Friday on the opposite side Of the Chicka-
hominy. About 3 clock il became evident
that some portion Of cur lines must give
away, as the rebels were constantly throw
ing fresh troops into action Our troops
within three and a-half miles Of Turkey
Island, where the fght was shortly after
wards renewed and continued with The
greatest determination on both sides. Dur
ing the day all the cattle and the greater
portion Of the transportation had safely
crossed Turkey Island bridge. Some Of the
rear wagons had to be abandoned and fired
10 make room for the passage Of artillery.
The fight was renewed early on Tuesday
morning by the rebels, they evidently in
tending 10 crush our army. lasted about
three hours, resulting in considerable loss
to both sides The enemy then retired,
leaving the field to our troops. The rebels
again advanced about 3 o'clock P. NJ, in
considerable numbers, but retired after
being shelled by the gunboats and artil-
lery for about two hours, without coming
near enough for musketry to become en-
gagged. The loss Of our army during these
seven engagements is not known but 20
600 is considered 10 be as near an estimate
as can at present be given in killed.
wounded and missing. Many Of those at
present unaccOunted for may have strag-
led away through the country, and may
hereafter return.
The loss Of the enemy in killed must
have been very heavy, far exceeding that
Of our army.
We have taken about 700 prisoners,
among whom are three Heutenants and one
Major.
The reported capture Of Gen. Magruder
is probably mistake
The loss in field artillery is about thirty
pieces during the seven days Gen. Rey-
nolds and Capt Kingsbury, of his staff,
were taken prisoners as also Col. Stock
ton, Of Michigan Gen Meade, Of Pa, was
severely wounded
Gen Burns was wounded in the face
Gems. Sumner and Heintzelnan we're
both slightly wounded in the left arm, but
never left the field
Gen. Mccall was seen to fall from his
horse during the battle, and was taken
prisoner. The extent Of his injuries is not
known.
Gen. Goslin,o of the 54th Penn regiment,
was killed
Capt CamblOo, Of the 9Th Regular cav
airy, was killed.
Col. Pratt, Of the 3lst New York, was
wounded in tse'faee
The army Is now en.e'a1@Psd On high roll
fifteen miles from Richmond. The trans
ports are already unloading supplies Ct
the wharves. The Commanding General
feels confident Of successfully meeting any
attack the enemy may make upon him in
his present position.
The reinforcements Of tbs rebels Feceiv-
ed from Beauregard and Jackson gave
them a force double that Of the Potomac,
and many Of the prisoners taken during
the battles belonged to Beauregard's army.