New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-02


Iished-Grcat Loss of the Enemy-Jack-
son reported KiIIed-The new Bnse-
Mcclellan within Four Miles Of Rich
mond.
| Irom our Special Correspondent.
FORTRESS MONROE Monday June 20, 1862
During last night large number of steamers,
towboats, and sail craft arrived from York River.
An immense feet ia still behindin all, not less than
500 sail. This was the prize for which the Rebels
struck az the White House, and which eluded them
completely. Probably not to exceed 500, 900 worth
of property was destroyed to prevent it falling into
the enemys hands, consisting Of whisky, pork, corn
locomotives, and a small number of arms.
| The entire feet will proceed up james River as
soon as practicable Quartermaster ingalls,, who ar
rived at p M yesterday, left during the night to go
up the James River. This morning, information has
been received that the gunboats have esta5h'hed
commu eicotioa ruth McCiellaas LEFT ring, SO that
all uneasiness relative to the new base is at On end
The point on James River will be short distance
below Drury's Bluff, some ten or twelve miles from
Richmond
| As yet we are without particulars OF the opera
tons OF the army for nearly four days further than
that dispatch from a high source acknowledges
that the change Of line had been attended with " a
serious reyerse' OF what took place on Saturday,
we have absolutely not word. The best informed
are however, not without aplrehensicns, and await
tidings with no little anxiety. Others take hope.
full and more confident view, from the fact that the
change Of line By Mcclellan, though with some
serious consequences TO himself, has divided the
enemy. by placing come 30 900 on tie left bank of
the Chickahominy, with the bridges destroyed, and
no means Of obtaining supplies. While this theory
il encouraging, it lie not sufficient to rest any great
degree OF confidence on since the Rebels have unques-
tionsbly been recently Reinforced.
We have no tdings Of what was McClelans loss
though there is some for believing that was
moi as serious first supposed. Persons who left
the front latest, on FRIDAY evening. report that
among the leading commanders il WAS conceded that
the result of the operations of the day were unsss
factory, and i, was expected the conflict would be
rene wed the following morning. It is known that
McClellans plan to, throw his LETT against the
enemy's right, and il possible TO pTess forward to
Richmond. There are wild rumoIs that he has snc-
ceeded. but they can be traced TO no Trustworthy
source.
LATER.
The armed naval tug Dragon arrived from Tue
uupor waters of James River about midday TO-DAY
with dispatches from FIsg-Olicer Godsborough
who Immediately consulted with Gen. Dix. TLeiI
tenor is understood to be that Gen. McClean's right
WAS attacked with great impetuosiiy BY Stonewal
Jackson whose men, with almos, uncomfortable
courage successfully charged our artillery, sustaining
a loss in the exploit Of probably not less than 1900
men. Our loss WAS very severe. IL was reported
that .Jackson was killed. that q our Brigadier-
Generals was taken prisoner, together with all en-
tie regiment. Gen. F.z John Porter, sorely
pressed crossed to the right, western side of the
Cbiekahominy, the enemy taking the left. On bis
left Mcclellan with much severe fighting. had pen.
etfaied and passed through White-Oak Swamp, with
10000 men and 100 pieces OF artillery. TO secure
and advantageous position, and had subsequently cut
through line o. communication with the James
River. IL is reported that. during tae two days
| fighting, McC CLANS loss was 10000. Under this
head we have 40 particulars whatever. Col Alex
snder lad through to James River to select the
new base, and Turkey Bend had been decided on.
This il not far from 30 miles from Richmond, and
some 10 miles above City Point.
Tie most prominent, and important feature covered
penetrating White Oak Swamp, ard in placing a
ycTv large force Oh the other side OF ii. While this
must have advanced heavy body of his best troop.
10 within four miles OF Richmond it was at the
same time bold push toward the point opposite
Fort Darling, on Drugs Bluh, the two principal
ideas held distinctly in view, Friday evening, the
hour of the las intelligence from Mcclellan rs left.
When the Dragon e!i, The wounded had
menced arriving the banks OF the james River,
several hundred had already congregsted opposite
City Point, where there was no preparation to
receive or care for them. The gunboa, Stepping
Stones was then taking on a load for Old Point.
A new rumor Is in every mouth, but iorbear to
repeal, any OF the great number ahoet. I have EN-
bodied only what seems to be best authenticated.
Telegapbic communication beyond Yorktown is
eut OIL, and the officials permit nothing outside the
official dispatches for the North to 20 upon the
wire.
Eoui y. Gen. Stoneman hes arrived heie from
Yorktown. having been cut oil at White House
Psrt OF his commsnd cane down by water last
evening.
An immense fleet OF steamers aud schoouers con-
yoyed BY q gunboat, is about to leave for Turkey
Bend the new base. yhree regiments under Gen.
Casey will be taken up. B.
THE SUWANEE ASHORE.
LswEs, Del, Tuesday, June / 1862.
The steamer Suwanee, from New-Orles1, for