Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-19
FROM RICHMOND PAPERS,


TFrom the Richmond Enquirer, Ilth.
From gentleman lately down the river es fsr
as yoIdan's Point, we learn that over one hundred
transports, vessels Of war, and gunbostS, are Al
Harrison's Bar in the James river, while the
remnant OF McClellanis broken army lies on the
Northern hank from Heron Creek TO Westoyef >
extending back from the river about three mile
They are working dsy snd night, displaying 81
energy In their defeat that we would very much
delight 20 see evinced by the Confederstes In the
nusb Of their victory. Fix long vharves already
facilitate the landing Of supplies and reinforce
ments. Houses are being built for stores and
hospitals and every preoa alton which perma-
nent base Of future operations would indicate al
ready exist az Harrison's Bar.
The enemy nav not move az an early day, but
hist they have not abandoned the idea OF csptur-
ing Richmond, viii be apparent TO any man who
wi ness their operations al Harrisons Bar.
The Federals having had success in canal
working around Island No. 10 and elsewhere &C
the Mississippi, Esye been seriously considering
the Feasibility OF deep estch for guz boats around
Druryis Bluff AS ridiculous an this uiSv appear
some OF our readers, we know hat az one time,
nd that not very recent, IL was discussed bV
Federal engineers The complete aud pe'fscf
narricadP, impossible 10 the smallest craft which
now eItends across the river st Druryis Bluf,
would have 20 be removed under the deadiiest
nre from Geld artillery and sharpshooteus, even
after the silencing OF our batteries by the gun
boats-this the federals Will understand. and
they NAV seek 10 ditch DTury's Biud out Of exist
ence and Richmond into Bshes
Our army neither days zoT dT,as one hall al
much as the Yankees, aud vet the spade and tie
pick contribu ted much 20 the defence OF Rich
mond as the musket and the cannon. Our I'm
patient people must see that Gen Lees elaborate
earthworks enabled him 60 remove from the enc
my's front that large portion Of bis army that fell
upon bis rear, and wOa the victories which re-
lieved Richmond We must again dig, dig, dig,
or Mcclellan will dig into Richmond. The
spade can only oe conquered with the spade,
the shovel will always defeat the muskct
e,,endrd On both banks Of the river, Completed
and perfected with a strength which viii defy
every effort.
side Ct ehirley, on Saturday, In which Federal
ofhcer was wounded The enemy are gradually
feeling around their present position 60 and the
exact locality Of 2Jr troops Many skirnishes
will take place before they learn where we are
portant victories, and 90 MARKING hcCiellant
second approach 70 Richmond
M'cLELLAE's " NEW BAsB.n
from the Richmond Enquirer
10 would seem from the news which we pub
lish to-day, that the enemy 10 prof ectlng an az
tack upon us by the way Of James River. A
change Of naval commanders In the James, ana
a strengthening Of the 1eet would indicate that
an important part Of the programme 10 70 be
borne by the navy. We should not wonder ~
the feet 10 to form the center Of the hostile lineI
the right and left wings OF which are TO be form
ed Of McClelian's arrnv, posted respectively on
the north and south banks Of the river. Tbs e.
fort win probably be TO take our river batteries
by flank attacks, and then remove the ooftruc-
lions, 90 a. to allow the feet TO come mp TO the
city.
We have no fear Of Its success. Our Generals
viii be ready for Mcclellan, and will force him
by another flank movement" 70 look out Tor
another new basen
TIE CHowAN IvAcukTRp.
We learn from a gentleman who creased the
ChoSan In the vicinity OF the Federal strong
hold In that section Of Nor,h Carolina, few
days ago, that the Federal gunboss, which have
for some time been kept In the river 70 meet
exigencIes, have been Withdrawn. They have,
doubtless, been sent TO the protection OF ScClei-
Ian.