The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-18
Fourth of July I'm rIcClellan's Army.
Correspondence OF Evening Post.

Correspondence OF Evening Post.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC.
on JAMES RIVER, July 5.
Since Tuesday everything has remained
comparatively quiet, the enemy not caring
to occupy the field of the last engagement
The rain storm, which set in On Wednes-
day morning, continued up to Thursday at.
ternoon, making the soil Of sticking con-
sistency, and the sufferings OF the wounded
and discomfort of the tired and hungry
army can only be imagined.
For the last three days supplies have
been landed here, and eager hands clutched
at the hard bread, coffee and sugar, while
the roads are crowded with the ambulances,
bringing 10 thousands of wounded men from
the last two battle fields. Many of those
who were previously wounded have been
abe 10 creep along 10 some manner, rather
than TALL into the hands of the rebels.
sKIRMIsH.
Thursday morning the enemy opened an
attack with cavalry, artillery and infantry
on our rear, and for time there was some
long faces, and the army was ordered under
arms. a slight reconnaissance gave US in
formation Of the position and strength of
the enemy, and show that by little
adroitness we might capture the whole force,
Accordingly General Davidson, with his
brigade proceed 10 cut of the rebel force.
and soon returned with six guns and some
prisoners. the remainder making their es.
cape. They were pursued some four miles.
The success of this little skirmish had an
electrical effect upon our men. The news
was received with cheer after cheer. end the
army stock Immediately moved I'D oae hug
dred per cent.
General Mcclellan has removed his head
quarters, and the army have advanced in all
some FIVE miles toward Richmond having
changed front toward Richmond
General Summers corps at first occupying
position close Oh the banks Of the james
river, has moved Up two miles, end Generals
Franklin, keyes and Heintzleman's corps
have all gone back On the road, and are ia
cling outward, with their line perfectly lorn,-
ed and reinforcements rapidly coming il.
l should not be surprised a: 3 general
advance up the river toward Richmond at
any time. The army is by nc means viii
ling to accept the fighting OF the las. few
10Y 90 s-N S1OSiAS VI LIZ Ndi43 IJai--.
FOURTH OF JULY N CAMP.
Gen. Mcclellan issued the following or
der Of exercises for the celebration OF The
Fourth OF July, and the programme was
carried cut with enthusiasm
a national salute at noon at the head0uar.
tiers Of each army corps Immediately there
after bands are TO play appropriate national
airs.
The general commanding viii visit the
troops during the afternoon, when the troops
will be paraded, and a Major. Generals salute
fired in each corps.
Hereafter the usual calls may be sounded,
and the bands be permitted to play.
General Mcclellan visited tie army on
the 4th, making lew remarks, full of hope
and encouragement, and thanking the men
in most feeling terms for their uniform
bravery, fortitude and good conduct, and
intimating that this was not the last of the
campaign.
This morning rumor8 Q: an attack ran
through camp, but up to twelve o'clock
nothing definite had been heard.
NORWAY.