The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02

WARRINGTON, June ], 1907.
Ths following despatch was received At the War De.
partmsnt this afternoon from
FIELD or BATTLE, June 1-12M.
We have haa desperate battle in which the corps Of
Generals Sumner, Hsntzsman and Keyss have been On
gagged against greatly superior numbers.
Yesterday a one O'Clock the enemy taking advantage
Of terrible storm which had flooded the valley Of the
Chickahominy, attacked troops the right flank
General Cassy's division. which was in the first line,
gave way uzaccountably and disuntedly. This caused
tsmporary confusion during which the guns and bag
gage were lost but Generals Heintzleman and Kearney
most gsanty brought up their troops which checked
~ enemy.
At the same time, however, We succeeded, by great
sxsrtion, in bringing across Generals sedgwick and
Richardson's divisions who drove back the enemy at
ihs point OF the bayone covering the ground with his
dead.
This morning the enemy attempted 70 renew the
Dict, but was everywhere repussd.
We have taken many prisoners, among whom is Gen.
Psttigrew and Col. Long.
Our loss is heavy, but that Of the enemy must Be
enormous.
With the exception Of General Cassys division, the
men behaved splsndidly.
Several nne bayonet charges have been made. The
gsoond Excelsior regiment made two to-day.
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding.
Reception OF the News i'm Washington.
WASHINGTON June /, 1862
THE usual Sunday excitement has been intensified this
sTshng by the dispatches from General Mcclellan
nouncing desperate battle and splendid Union victory
n front Of Richmond. evident that the rebels there
have been largely reinforced, and thus embodensd,
taking advantage Of the flooded condition of the valley
the Chckahominy made the attack The result. de-
tailed by General Mcclellan shows that splendid vic
tory been achieved and that apprshensons need
now be entertained for the result at Richmond II win
be remembered that . similar assault was made
by Beaursgard's army at Shiloh, but ts re-
that the evacuation Of Corinth was the con-
sequence. The victory At Richmond is more de-
eidsd than that Shiloh. The bayonst charges Of
troops were irresistible The lpccsss was brilliant one
shat must and will result hs speedy occupation Of
Richmond BY McClean's army. Tho publication Of the
news here has created tho widest excitement. For sew
sra hours flying thick and fast conveying
exaggeratons Of the real facts when copies Of the on
sal despatch read to the expcctant crowds tho
hots the air was rent with cheer upon cheer for the
gallant "Littls Mac" and his glorious army For one
aght at least the assaans OF General Mcclellan are
struck dumb and are forced 70 endure the almost uni
vsrsa expression Of confidence and admiration for the
Commander Of the Army Of the Potomac.
During tho whole Of the battle OF this morning, Pro.
fsssor loves balloon overlooking tho terrific scene
from altitude Of about two thousand feet. TeIc.
graphic Communication from the balloon to General
Mcclellan, and IN direct connection with tho military
wires, was successfully maintained Mr.. Park Spring,
Of Philadelphia acting az operator. Every movement
Of the enemy was obvious, and instantly reported.
yhs IL believed to be tho first time In which balloon
rsconAossancs has been successfully made during
ae and certainly the rst time In which telegraph sta.
sion has been established in the To report the move
ments OF the enemy and the progress Of battle. The
advantage 70 General Mcclellan must have been i'm
msnss.
Our Special Army Correspondence.