Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-03
THE SITUATION IN VIRGINIA.

THE SITUATION IN VIRGINIA.
From variety of sources, the authenticity
of which is unquestionatle, We learn that the
latest ad7ices from Mcclellan, received in
Washington, up to noon On Monday were to
the date of Saturday, at 2 o'clock, p. m Up
to that time lie had successfully carried out
plan which he had pointed out some time ago.
as one which he was very likely to put in exc
cution, should circumstances render 1t eXpe
dent to do So That plan was to swing his
right wing towred the rear, including the d!
visions of Fitzohn Porter, Hooker, and Han
cock, being all the forces which lay north Of
half way between Bottoms Bridge and New
Bridge. while. at the same time, he advanced
his left wing toward the James River and
cpcned communication with the gunboats.
The attack of the enemy in great force on
the right wing, last Thursday, rendered it ex.
pedient to resort to this strategic movement
sooner than was intended. Of course, this
change of position uecessitated change Of the
base Of operations, and White House Landing
was ordered to be abandoned, in conformity
with the prcarrapged plan.
Under the direction of Gen. Casey, this DIFF
icult undertaking was accomplished with en-
tire success. All the sick and wounded were
carnfully shipped of, the ordnance end com
missary stores placed on transports, and the
troops and property embarked for james Ri
yer, the refuse left behind, which did not ex'
ceed SIS 600 in value, being given to the flames.
The mile and half Of steamboats,, with o
large number Of sloops, brigs, and schooners,
moved OF, under convoy, and on Monday were
at Turkey Island, on the james River, about
eight miles below Fort Darling, aud fifteen
from Richmand, as the crow flies
To return to Mcclellan and the army
! After an interruption Of nearly 48 hours in
his intercourse with Washington, during which
he was completely isolated from bis c0mmuni-
cations, and, as it were, buried in the Chicka-
hominy wilderness, SO that the most painful
apprehensons began to be entertained for his
safety, the head Of his left wing emerged from
the swamp, and touched the James River,
on Monday, near Turkey Island Bridge. OF
course. he Immediately opeued communication
with Com. Rodgers of the james River lotil-
Ia, and through him with Washington, to the
great joy Of all who were favored with the
glad tidngs. The result Of this movement may
be briefly stated. five are not mistaken, ere
many hours his mile and hail Of steam tran
sports may relieve his weary soldiers of the
fatigue Of marching to Richmond, by landing
them within easy approach to the rebel capi
tai, altar the gunboats shall have sufficiently
smoothed the road thither.
In thus returning to the, original plan Of the
campaign, frustrated for time by the pres
onca Of the dreaded Merrmac. and extricat-
ing our gallant army from the malarious
swamps Of Chickahominy, placing them in the
pare atmosphere and on the high grounds OF
tee Jemes River, great advantage has been
gained OF course, this has not been obtained
without heavy cost Of life but The enemy
has equally, if not more severely suffered, al
cur hands, and we trust that the time has
come for making the campaign against Rich
moad short, sharp, and decisive"