The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-29

is company Of sharpshooters here from Massachusetts,,
known as the "Andrew Sharpshootcrs They are a
fno body OF and all claim have been tested be-
s sv p ns
first regiment his application 10 Governor Andrew
70 furnish company from Massachusetts, for
70 leave tho State to Join the regiment the
Governor informed them that they could not Join
ganizaton out Of tho State without the loss Of the State
bounty to volunteers In consequence OF this they took
the name Of "Andrew Sharpshooters, and entered
the service as an independent company. Although for
the above reason not in Colonel Berd1ns they arc
cqua every respect 10 any other company raised by
him or for his corps.
There brigade review yesterday afternoon,
which was very credable to both the and officers
The proficiency and excellence OF this brigade as dis
PLAYED PLAYED a. the review was highly spoken Of by many nan
repetition OF former gallant services when the great
battle takes place
now enjoying tho extra cvilizrg TO say nothing Of
tho extra culinary advantages vouchsasd TO those in
Vn,uu o "a ms vsd
he born. Being in New Orleans at the outbreak OF
the rebellion he was impressed into the service and has
been with the rebel army since. His term OF en-
stment expired -four months ago. but this made no diff
ference. ho being compelled TO continue carrying his
mrskot. Al the time Of his desertion no attach
od 10 IN artillery section as corporal. This sec
tion 10 now located directly opposite New Bridge,
across the @ Chicsshominy. ,ssl.n & Among the pieces
sobriquet "Long Tom," which was captured at Bull
Il is this that has done most Of the shooting
habit OF taking drinks between shots and pay moro at
tenou 10 gauging their drinks than ranging their guns
70 which fact no attributes the nec'veness Of their
shots. According 10 his story, shots yesterday
killed one man and mortally wounded FIVE others Mr..
woodman whose sharp seeing intelligence gives ample
proof OF his Yankee birth, was In Richmond a week
ago, and remained there three days. Ho confirms
tho sta tcmens OF former dcscrtors to the
consternaton prevailing in Richmond the near ap
proach Of our army the growing dissatisfaction Of the
men ana increasing sickness and destitution. Notwi,h
standing all this he is satisfied the army will make
III CT hair anita
sons are going daily Beef is sold dollar
pound, and smallest specimens Of spring chickens
dollar and halfa piece and other things In proportion.
The Hanover Court House battlo is getting rather
stale theme, and must ask pardon for making it the
subject OF even winding up paragraph. 1t is known
fact however that nearly every regiment in the divi
sion still claims TO have won the day. Tho most
singular claim TO this honor was put in to-day by an off,
is well known, did not fire shot-although this Of
course, was no fault Of theirs
"Other regiments boosting Of what they did said
the officer referred to, Eat Hanover Court House; but
the Fourth Michigan won the day after alln
ssYou did not discharge muskct" replod tho person
addressed.
"Iknow that"
'.How, then, could you win the daya''
''The enomy heard that the Fourth Michigan was on
the nOd, and, knowing how this regiment thrashed a
whole brigade New Bridge they the day was up
with them, and they skedaddled At once"
Additional Names or Wounded in the
Battle OF Oak Grove.
Ttoenteh Indiana Rcgimem. Arthur Richards, Co. E.
X foot VIM. M. Archer, c.. b, groin John Mike soppy
Co. G. Log Thomas Johnson, Co. +, hand; John Tilson
Second Rhode Island Raoimsns Hiram Buckin, Co. +,
arm amputated; James Armstrong Co. A, leg ampu.
tatsd; Samuel B Dupres, Co. D, hoad, by shell.
Nre,ay sixtA PsnsslyudniG Reg:m nt-Andrew Phillips
Co. 4, log; VIM H Mcdonnell, Co. D. hand; Philip r.
Fiji Ne,o jersey ReSsm ,s-J. 7. Mccormick, Co y,
thigh.
Svsnta New Js,ssy RsS'men-second Lieutenant Ado
>rnnd vS,uJ Jxrsnns U.o;~, ,>nf-
Orderly Sergeant, Co. leg First Lieuterant J. Holman
fr % Rss. t Ese S ss b Boaa.pa. Boyle. finger
amputated Nelson l. rerimoro, Co. c. leg; Robert Nc
Kins..r Co. 9. leg amputsscd; , l. Truman Co. G, arm
Co. D, thigh; James Mccarthy, 20. d, hand.
Fourth Regiment Ercelsior Brlsade--Richard Crane,
Co. F, arm James Duffy, Go. a, hand; George sta Co.
Fitt ResimmsE4 im Brisade-Mark worthlnston,
Siziy-,hird fer,nylea~a Regiment, Higgins Co.
+, groin
H. head Captain james Longwell, Co. l. finger; George
f. HutchinRs Co. B. arm; Michael Moran Co. I, leg.
Serenth Massachusetts ReGmest-John Haggerty, Co.
+, arm Jesse W. Smith, Co. Il, hip.
Second NeiU York Volunceys Troy Reyime,s--Patrick
8. Stanford, 20. H., hand.
Co. H. leg; Robert Parker, Co. K, side, dangerously
Michael Iangan, Co. l, head: John Ryley Co d, 10y
Gusiavus H. Upon, Co. H, back and. arm.
First Massachusetts Regin.ent.-James Monroe, Co. A,
knee.
Seventy third NeS Fork Regiment Thomas Molratt,
Co. c, hand.
Rebel Accounts OF the Battle OF Oak
Grove.
from the Richmond Examiner, June 26.J
I was generally expected that force and general
engagement would have taken place lines yester.
mise seemed 70 be well founded but although all were
on tho ptoc OF expectation, yesterday passed, like
for and desired event. Early in tho day csnnonadng
both from cur own and the enemy's positions took place
from the right left and centre, but the two latter
points operations were nothing more than fierce and
artistic artillery duello in which tho enemy were
cdedy worsted. ihcir artillery bearing upon Garnett
and Christ farms, particularly active, and
seemed anxious for q response This not long in
forthcoming and they were accordingly shslled from
their several positions with much and with evi.
de.t loss.
They repeatedly returned TO tho charge however yet
artillery received them with such accuracy as 10
abandonment Of camps 70 the right or the Mechanics
willie Bridge An artillery duel also took place upon the
York Rivor Railroad between six and miles from
tho city at which place. also, the enemy endeavor-
ing 10 brcastworks In the voods Being informed
Of this pieces OF the First Virginia artillery pro-
ceeded within shsng distance, and, by superior
ton sienced encmy's guns stopped their exca.
vatons. But the most serious and important transac.
ton At eur lines yesterday took place on the Williams
The enemy, advancing thoir lines suddenly fell upon
pickets and owing to superior numbers, drove them
In upon supports. Tho advance OF the enemy was
composed Of Sickles and another brigade Informed
the OF things the First Louisiana forward
10 rocOnnOHfe ann eneny IoTCc position anu
ntentons but TO do this their journey lay large
open Geld, and while advancing the cowardly enemy
screened his forces in the hcket and having caught the
gallant First Louisiana In ambuscade, delivered
derous nre, which struck down d. gems OF tho valiant
fellows But not dismayed at this reception and their
heavy loss the bravo instantly dressed their lnc
dashed at sickles hroings with thcir bayonets and
rcuted them.
siiI opposed 10 greater numbers than their own the
First louisiana quickly supro ted informed,
by tho Third Fourth and Twenty second Georgia rcgi
ments OF wrshs brigade, who held large force Of the
fec at bay Tor two hours before forces got
position, and appalled, tbs enemy by their formidable
front Except In the First louisiana. hear OF few
casualties aud this arose from tho fact that they
the victims Of trap laid by the Yankees and too
heroic ia back when discovering H. Colonel shivers
MAJOR Nellegan and many men wsrs wounded-Leu.
tenant Gilmore and some others being killed. This loss
purely from epra du corps, which prompted
them TO remain and stand fast. though opposed by vast
ly superior numbers.
II is said, however that when the fouisianans closed
their broken ranks and charged upon the enemy IS
masses, that IL was so terrible that they gavc way
disorder. This conduct s perhaps akin 70 TINT which
Boequet when n