Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-06-20
FROM CEN McOLEL1AN'S Army
HEADoUARrERs ARMY or rHE
Po1oMAo, June Oil Z. NJ.

line, gave way unaccountably, was based upon
official statements made to me before | arrived
upon the field Of battle, and while I was
there, by several commanders. From state
ments made to me subsequently by Gems. Ca
sey and Nagloe, ! am induced to believe that
portions Of the division behaved well and
made a most gallant stand against superior
numbers, but at present the accounts are too
conflicting to enable me to discriminate with
certainty. When the facts are clearly ascor-
tanned the exceptional good conduct will be
properly acknowledged.
(Signed) GEO. b. MCCLELLAN,
GEN. McCLELLAN's HEADQUARTERS,
Saturday, June Ia.
The rebels, yesterda, after driving from
Old Church squadron Of the 9Th cavalry,
proceeded to Barlcks Landing on the Pa
munkey river, about miles from Whitehouse,
where they burnt two schooncrs and some
wagons, and drove off some mules.
Here their conduct is represented as being
barbarous, having killed several of our team
sters without any necessity Those who fail
ed TO make their escape were taken prison
ers From here they proceeded to TunstalIs
Station, four miles from White House, with
view Of burning the railroad bridge
A train which was passing down at the
time was fred into, killing ? and woundng
several
A Colonel belonging to Excelsior Brigade
was there taken prisoner, but succeeded in
making his escape during the night
A paymastcr jumped from the train and hid
him elf in the woods until morning leaving
$3.50, 600 in the cars. The train never
stopped, but passed on 20 Wbhehouse.
After destroying the telegraph wire at this
point they proceeded 90 Baltimore cross roads,
near New Kent Court House, on their way
to Richmond crossing the Chickahmoiny be-
tween Bottom Bridge aud James River, about
? o'clock this morning. The force that nc
complishcd this was composed Of 1900 caval-
~ and six pieces Of artillery under General
Stewart, must Of whom were residents Of this
locality, and therefore not strangers to the
roads.
At Whitehouse, which is a rendezvous for
suffers and vendors of small wares, regular
stampede took place. Lieut.. Col Ingalls,,
the commnndant at that post, had all the
corps ordered out and posted in favorable
positions to resist any attack that might have
been made.
The mail boat Nelly Baker, which left this
morning, was crowded with civilians and
hangers-on ofthe army, who thought Fortress
Monroe would be a more cougenial climate.
At Old Church the rebels had in reserve six
regiments Of infantry, with artillery. As
soon as the facts were known pursuit by cav
airy was Immediately ordered but the ono-
my having so much the start only five were
captured.
Several arrests have been made to-day Of
citizens within our lines, on suspicion Of hav-
ing given information to the enemy.
The Richmond papers of the 10Th state
that three thousand prisoners, who were
taken 10y Gen. Jacksou from Gen. Banks, left
on Wednesday for Salisbury, N. c. 1t also
states that of the l13 of our wounded who
fell into their hands at the battle of Fair
Oaks, have since died, and the balance are
in the Liberty prison hospital.
The Times correspondent in the army Of
the Potomac, writing on the evening Of the
9th inst, says the right wing Of the army
to-day was attacked by the rebels about
/ o'clock, who succeeded in capturing near
ly all Of the pickets of Co. II, Of the 9th
regular cavalry. A scouting party of Co. +.
about the same time was attacked by large
rebel force, but they made good fight on the
retreat. Our small force burned and de-
stroyed their tents and &c, and the reb-
els succeeded in taking a few prisoners
Our forces retreated to the Chickamahominy,
but the rebels did not follow. The rebels
now hold possession of Old Church, but will
| probably be driven off tomorrow
Another correspondent, un.er date Of Fair
Oaks, the 18th, states that the lst Excelsior
regiment charged on tho rebels, driving them
out Of some deserted houses, but being rein.
forced, the rebels again advanced and burnt
the houses.
Five of the Excelsior regiment were killed.
several Of the rebels were seen TO fall An
attack is momcntarily expected Wagons
ambulances, &C., have been sent to the rear
and the troops are kept under arms.
The Tribmo's correspondent, speaking o
the raid on Whitchouse railroad, Friday last
states that six men in the cars were Instant,
killed. A Colonel and Major are missing
and captain and eight priyatos were captur
ed. They burned part of the train, and dam
aged the road that the cars could not rul
for ) hours.
They plundcrcd and burned several vessel
on the Pamunkoy riyer and are reported Il
= have burned forage train of 60 wagons
killed a number of teamsters and fright
ened every body at White House so that al
the 81 k, wounded and women were hurrie,
aboard the Spaulding and sent down the river
There were only l6 rebel cavalry said t.
be part of Stonewal Jacksons force who's
whole army have escaped from Gen Fremont
and is now on our flank. This correspondent
demands instant reinforcement of Mcclellan
The Heraids correspondent says many o
the marauders were negroes, the whole gem
> Of which, he AYERS, are made up Of socesl
= farmers and others, who have been allow
I ed to roam about under oath of allegiance
scattered in twos and threes thus eluding pur
suit
LATEST.
! WHIrEHoUsE, Va, June | 6.
p Several geurrilla parties are still lowering
: in the rear of the army. On Saturday an,
Sunday a small party were discovered prowl
ing around the country on the opposite sid
of the Pamunkey river, the object being 4
await for an opportunity to destroy the ship
ping at this Point.
Another party was at Charles City Cour
House, on sunday, and are to-day reported a
: Williamsbnrgh. Ten Of the most prominen
citizens remaining on this side of the Chick
q ahominy have been arrested They have un
doubtly given information upon which tn
c rebels operated upon our rear. The rebel