The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-07-05
ITEMS BY LAST NIGHTS HAIL.

ger particulars OF the great HSnt III front Oh
Richmond. There is scarcely anything to
indicate how the battle has gone, but we
shall keep cheerful, until the arrival of fur
Their news. We suppose the sending of all
news from Richmond has been prohibited
for the present.
The New York Herald's report, dated
the 9Th, states that our killed, wounded
and missing on that day reached 1900.
The object of the movement was to bring
Porter's and other divisions into more close
connection with the rest Of the army-in
fact changing the front of the whole of our
forces, with our center and left pressing
Immediately on Richmond itself, which
would be done, it was expected, on Satur.
day. It was a virtual surrender or vacat-
ing of a long line of defense before kept up
to Mechanicsvile.i in order to have the whole
force within more effective distance, and let
the rebels follow, and if possible bag them.
General Mcclellan ordered Gen. Porter to
withdraw to two miles this side of Gaines's
Mill. early on Friday morning. the enemy
following up, thinking they had gained a
victory. Our men slowly moved back in
order, fighting as they went, crossed the
Chiekahominy, and reached the position
designated for their occupation. The reb-
els followed in great force, and by 3 o'clock
p. m. there was general and heavy en-
gagement, lasting until 7 O'Clock, when
lull took place, but the rebels again renew
ed it with greater ferocity. having been re-
Enforced. Our men stood the unequal con-
test like heroes, and did fearful execution.
our forces were increased by Gems. Slo-
cum, Palmer, French, and Meagher's brig
AIDES. and the rebels were badly beaten.
Meagher's men went into the battle with
their coats off and sleeves rolled up, fighting
like tigers. TIE ground which Gen. McC lel-
Ian ordered Gen. Porter to occupy and hold,
was occupied and held. In the first part of
the day, it was Gen. Porter's corps only,
that contended against the rebels, but sub
sequent reinforcements swelled the number
TO $4,000. The rebels had 1000 men un-
der Gems. Lee, Hill, Anderson and Branch.
Among the killed, are Col. Grove, of the
22d Mass, and Col. Roberts, of the LIST
Mich.
Gen. Stonemap, being cut off from the
right. had retreated to Yorktown and ar
rived at Fortress Monroe.
It is stated that on his left, Gen. McClel-
Ian, with severe fighting. had passed White
Oak Swamp with 10000 men and 100
pieces of artillery, to secure an advantage
GUS position, and had subsequently, cut
through line of communication with the
James river.
1t is stated that on the recommendation
of the Governors of all the loyal States, the
President will call for 10000 volunteers
to hold points already acquired, and close
the war.
Dispatches to Flag Officer Goldsborough
on Monday are said to state that the rebel
attack on our right was desperate affair,
in which the rebels lost 5000 men. Our
loss was heavy.
1t is reported that during the two days
fighting McClellan's loss was 10000.
Telegrapbic communication beyond York
town is cut off and the officials permit
nothing outside of their official dispatches
to the North, to go upon the wire.
By mail from Fort Monroe, June 3d.
Reports are current to day, that Gen. Nc
Clellan has taken Richmond, but there is
no good authority for the rumor, the tele-
graph not being al work and there not be-
ing boat from James river although one
is hourly expected.
We find the following special dispatch in
the Chicago Tri6ame of the 30th:
1.-The 7th and 9th Kansas regiments are
ordered to report to Gen. Halleck for dis
cipline.
There is rumor that several officers of
Gen. McClellan's army say that during the
retreat of the right wing, Mcclellan advan
eed the left wing some FIVE miles to lofty
emine nee, where large. quantities of char
coal were being used to heat hot shot for
Richmond. The position is within easy
Smelling distance of the city.
1t is rumored also that Gen. Burnside |
had landed in the rear of Fort Darling,
and all his available troops were ready to at
tack it. An officer gives a report that
Richmond is already on fire from hot shot |
These reports are given without vouch-
ing for their reliability.