The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-07-10

laseo Iroin tne DattIe OF friday, many OF Wnon
it was found impossible to remeve, owing tc the
nature and severity of their wounds, and as q
matter of humanity, las we'll as of necessity, they
are left behind. A great many, however, who
could walk slowly followed the track of the
army, and the ambulanees brought away great
many others.
WITHDRAWING FROM THE FRONT.
GsA. Hookers's divisien broke camp in the
entertainments at clock Sunday morning,
and Gen. Sickles' and Growers brigSdes pro-
ceeded TO the outposts to relieve Gen. Patter-
sens New Jersey brigade. At FIVE o'clock A.
NJ. the three brigades fell back TO the second
line of redoubts. where they fOrped in line OF
battle with Richardson's apd Kearney's divis-
ions, and remained until o'clock p. NJ. On
discovering that Gen. Hooker had fallen back,
the enemy advanced his scouts with tive field
pieces, aud opened brisk FIRE upon his rear,
along the line of the railroad. Gen Meagher s
brigade made a movement on both the enemy s
tanks, while the S8th \. Y. charged in front,
and captured two of their guns. The enemy
then fell back under cover of the wood None
were killed in Hookerss division. In the
26th Penn. three were wounded the 1st Mass.
lost Two prisoners One man lost beth legs by
she'll Kesrney's and Richardson's divisions
were the last off the field.
On the approach OF the rebel force to Saw
tablished, white flag was sent out, and it was
met by lieut.. colonel of the Confederates,
who gave assurance that the hospital should
be respected. There was no firing purposely,
in that direction and if an occasional shell ex-
ploded near the house, it is believed to have
| been accidental.
About 100 rebel prisoners, who were captur-
cd on Friday, accompanied US under guard
On Sunday forenoon an advance body of orr
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covered body OF rebel cavalry near small
church, and, after sharp engagement, put
them to flight, killing considerable number
of horses,a capturing some rs prisoners, who
were added TO the group already ia hand.
Sedgwick's division left the front at daylight
and were engaged by the enemy half way tc
Savage's Station, which they reached at p
NJ. Here the anemy's infantry, with battery
came out Of the woods on the right, and at
tackled them.
Sedgwick's division crossed the creek a
White Oak Swamp A. NJ, Monday. Hi,
rear was not annoyed during the night
Keyes' and Porter's divisions had alread,
preceded US on our march, and had reached
position on James River, near Turkey Island
which is about ten or twelve miles above Cit,
Point.
The engineer brigade of Gen. Woodbur
preceded the army, and constructed corduro
roads where they we've necessary. At the Fou
mile Creek, bridge was bullt across the run
At the White Oak Swamp Greek two bridge
were also constructed by the same valuabl
corps. One for the passage of the main arm
train, and the other to accommodate Gen. Heit
zelman division, who with Hooker and Rich
ardson, covered the retreat.
HOW THE RETREAT WAS CONDUCTED.
The retreat was conducted in the most per
feet order. There was no trepidation or haste
no smashing up of wagons by careless or fas
driving, and not single accident of any conse
ausnce is believed to have occurred A drov
&, 500 fat cattle, under the charge of Col. CLARK
chief commissary, and Capt E. NJ Buchanan
cernmissuy of subsistence on Gen. Mcclellan
staff were successfully driven along The
had been brought up from the Whitehouse
) and narrowly escaped stampeding by tn
rebels
THE APPROACH TO JAMES RIVER.
When an aid to Gen. Mcclellan rode BAG
and reported the lray all open to James Riuer
, thrill of relief ran through the whole line an
! the sight of the green fields skrtng its banks
was indeed al easis in the terrible desert
suspense and apprehension through which the
passed. The teams we're now put upon live
: ly trot in order to relieve the pressure upo
: that portion still ia the rear.
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took possession o. the old estate knewn as Ma
i vern Hills, owned by B. F. Dew, one mile bac
=, from Turkey Island Bend" 1t n large, ole
fashioned estate, originally built by the French
and has near it,in front, an old earthwork cor
structed by Gen. Washington during the Rex
d dictionary war; 1t has spacious yard shade
= by venerable elms and other trees. A fine vie,
d eli the river can be had from this elevated Dc
: sition. Gen. Mcclellan expressed the opinio
! that Nth brief time to prepare, tie positio
= = could be held against Gxy force the enemy ca
! bring against as.
Exhausted by long watching and fatigue an
y !, covered thiekly with the dust of the road owe
q which they had passed, many of the Officer
! threw themselves upon the shady and grass
. lawn to rest. The soldiers also attracted b
I tho shady trees, surrounded the house, or bi
Il ouacked in the fields near by.
Gen. Mcclellan Immediately addressed hin
self to the task of preparing dispatches for II
. Government.
. THE FIRE IN OUR REAR.
It At o'clock P. NJ. firing was heard in the q
3 reetion of White Oak Swamp, where it WI
S supposed Ayers WAS holding in check the reb
l. force who were attempting to cross. This col
b tinued for nearly two hours, when sudden an
II heavy firing began further to the left in tx
% direction of Charles City Gross Roads At tn
s. point an immense body offresh troops, with a
f. tillery and cavalry; had made their appearance
e direct from Richmond, and were engaging OF
o batteries still left to guard the road.
e Orders were sent Immediately to put II
e troops in line of battle; and Gems Porters al
n Keyes' commands were soon on the way up II
= hill, returning from their comfortable encamI
|, ment beyon Malvern Hills. By Al o'clock p
If the road was thronged with these troops, wit
IT artillery and cavalry, fastening to resist Il
advance of the enemy.
The firing now became more and more rap
and was evidently approaching our line TT
roar of cannon was incessant, and the dust
the contest swept upward and wblrled in edd
ing clouds above the forest trees, which col
cealed friend and foe from view.
Members of the staff and messengers hu
: riedly mounted and rode to and fro with impo
g tant orders TO the commanding officers III
; wagons were drawn upon the right of the fe
t as kind OF temporary breastwork, and tt
e troops were disposed in line of battle at II
s westward from which direction the enemy wei
u advancing. - ass '--
n THE GUNBOATs BROUGHT INTO ACTION.
S The firing now became incessant the expl
e sion of shells constant and most terrific froi
g both lines and the roar of musketry, mingle
Y with the shouts and cheers of the contendin
: forces. If We could have seen them, and est
+ mated their strength or numbers lit would hav
! been some relief, but they were advancing, az
parently, to within less than mile of our DC
sition, under cover of woods 1t was very es
: ident that our men were being driven in an
that, too, by an overwhelming force At tbi
e uncture, two Of our gunboats, the Galena an
j Aroostook, moved forward some half q mi an
e opened fire upon the left with their 54- FOUNDER.
: the shells exploding in the edge of the wood
4 along the line OF hills where it was suppose
! the enemy would attempt to turn our left. N
r doubt these terrific missiles had an exeelIeu
] effect in lettering them from this enterprise
and retarding their advance. In so long
1 range there was danger that some of our oysj
men might be hit, and signal station was g.
g tablished on the top of an old house overlook
: ing the field, and also commanding a view @
: the river. The firing from the Galena was di
rected in front by these signals The Jaco
! Bell and also the Aroostook fred several shell
during the latter part of the battle.