The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-27


we're wounded Our brought them on their
shoulders across the stream whence they were taken 70
adweng house near by and every possible care given
em by our surgeons They all expressed astonishmens
~ the ca shown thsm and stated that they had been
told that they fell into they would be
Killed; and such fate they expected would be theirs.
Our men partook OF the dinner the louisiana Tigers
hal prepared for themselves. They captured their com
pany books, and brought away rides, muskets swords
sashes &C. l might any number Of
escapes had l time
General Mcclellan having received intelligence or the
ski mish, rode toward tho met thu regiment
on its return. He grasped General Woodbury. warmly
by The band and said, "Genesa, am happy congratu
late you again on your SUCCESS have had occasion 70
dot before ant do 50 ain with pleasure" lie also
shook hands with Captain Rose, OF the First Company
and said, Il thank you, Captain; your have done
wenn
To some OF the he said .TI,w 10 you feel boysS'
They exclaimed, General, we eel lllyp'
"Do You think anything stoo you from gong
Richmond" he asked, and enthusiastic ''Nep' rang
from tho whole line.
All the officers OF the regiment behaved remarkably
we'll General Mcclellan tsegraphed Immediately Ge-
eral Porter that the Fourth Michigan had covered them
selves with glory
THE sKIRMIsH AT MEcHAy!CsvILLE.
brilliant skirmsh took sice this morning, in which
5tonnan's cavalry the Thirty third Now York infantry
md riibis battery drove the enany from tho position
which is now occupied by troops, VIII, behaved re-
ma kaby well under the rebels nre Shells bullets
few thicky the heads men, anu oar loss was
eight killed and wounded. Tho occupation Of Mechanics
vile will prevent the destruction OF the Mechanesvile
bridge by tho rebels. This bridge is only four miles
from Richmond.
BALTIMORE STORE, SIXTEEN MILES East RIcHxosp,(
May a. 1852
The Advance Of The Army-Tis Tired Troops Replaced By
Flesh Forces-Our Troops Posing the Casckahompy IN
Force, de-
The movements Of the Army Of tho Potomac during
the last three days have resulted the occupation Of
the entire line Of the Chckahomny river from the New
Bridge to the Long Bridge. Those divisions the army
which were in the have gone the front. while
those that have been marching the front In the gene
raj onward movement (of which this division one),
have been encamped here and have for three
the magnificent spectacle Of uninterrupted column
| Of troops, Of all arms-cavalry, artillery and in.
| antry-with all their baggage trains marching
tsadily past them. Tho management Of tho entire
army, from the day IL lef. Yorktown, has been mos,
admirable Tho troops have made steady progress each
lay. They h,vo not been hurried overtasked,
harasscd by marches Of unnecessary length The capa
city Of the roads not being great enouth 70 permit the
whole OF tho immense army to advance ut once, the
march has been arranged that the d'dRsc that
Is IA tho advance day, hats and encamps the next
for two OF three days as the case may be- till all the
others have passed. Thus the Troops ar kept fresh and
vigorous The army has, besides, always presented
strong front 70 the enemy, a. namberess skrmishes
have proved and our TANKS have been placed beyond
all possibility Of surprise.
Two days ago couple Of large trestie ridges were
bSaSs Of capss %oodbr and oy. thess
bges large force Of oar troops have already crossed
and this movement will continue from day 70 day until
the whole army Ii before Richmond.
WHITE HOUSE, Va, May Is, 1862.
Our Army Passing ~ CAicaahominy-rAs Fourth Aich
| ean-rhe Crude State Of tie Pamunkey SAors-TAs
Bridge at White House Being Rebuin-Tas Railroad ~
Running Order 70 tie Cnickahoniny, dc.
Tho great body Of army have safely and with buS
| little opposition, crossed tho Chickahomny river,
and advance guard within ave miles Of the city Of
Richmond. This fact spels tbs heretofore prevalent
idea that the enemy would make bold defence the
bank Of tho river already mentioned. That 0ey
wn fight. and Aat desperately, for the d<femce Of tAer
called national capital, here dosH, and, 70 make
their defence successful they have spared neither
pense physical means. 20 far their will
| permit. Our army b now 1t tho very gates, 90 70
speak, OF the sebastopol Of rebsdom, and afsw days
yea, in few hours, may witness Of the bloodsst
battles yet To be recorded the history Of modern
/ conflicts.
Yesterday there considerable skrmishins with
the enemy along the lines Of army The firing
msuced early in the morning, and continued at r.
regular intervals throughout the entire day In the
middle the thought that the lighting
| would lead general engagement in the afternoon
General Mcclellan disposed Of bis troops In such
nor be prepared for any his lines The
troops brought support the attacking
| column rain storm, however, set In about eleven
O'Clock A. NJ, which forbade general battle.
Is the weather clears up battle may DO looked for.
Our troops, notwithstanding the inc!smsucy Of The
weather, In good spirits; generals conndsnt
Of success though the process Of advancing may b
slow. Thus far the strategy Of Mcclellan has been
superb has felt his way 10 the very doors Of Rich
mond with comparatively small loss Of life. He has
driven tho enemy from place 70 place. whithsrsoever hs
From the front learn that the Fourth Michigan rsg.
mont while a reconnoss yesterday ntered
arxe body OF the rebels in a swamp few mHss from
| tho Chckahominy river. An engagement took place
which resulted in the eiscomhturs and defeat Of ths
and taken prisoners Our loss was not very considerable
The fight took place In a swamp, our mon nghting 70
Great disadvantage ewing TO this fact Tho readers Of
the HERALD will receive full particulars u this Affair
from another correspondent
This place has b.en metamorrhoscd into locality Of
AZ ast importance HsI ter II will receive
historic importance and dignity from being the GRIND
iopot OF suppies OF the Union 10 its avanco the
capital Of rebe dem. The Pamrnkey river which lows
| by ths plcs and which has already been graphically
described in the HKeAIn Is stream OF more Importance
than horet accorded u Il. From IL Oh at West
Point the head the York river 70 this place distance
u fifty mee, 1t runs through picturesque coun ~
of genial climate. It. hovcve AL ears crude 10 the
rhegn eye, the river nix, devoid OF villages
and country Villas, whih the agricultural resources %
| this section demand ana watraLt. AID Which would
have been reared ore this hal the Ia been In
| ri men, inbucd with annoy OF or faakcs enter
prise The river Itself somewhat s pous aud at p 60
quite narrow but dep water sufficient for
| svs drawing not more than NJ osu set OF water.
. | Tne repairs ON the tri 80 OF tho Richmond and
| west Point Railroad, across tho ialnunksy al
| this Jisce, have been mncnced. Ths bridge was
burned BY the rebels In their retreat towards Rich
mond. Between forty and ~ bridge balders are now
ring ths work and 1t !. expactel that the BRYCE
win be completed IN about ten day. It's completion
will facilitate tn, trai .ortai q I'm.
| mensc army. That 20. ton " lie rail-, ad, before
nentione between this pint and tho thckahum ny =
dLanco twelve mi has becu thorou ghy repair ed.
setwecn fifty and sixty ire ghi Lave been laded
from trans ports, besides Two large and power.
full locomotives. To-day, Tor tho hrst time, steam
- was got up OF the latter. Tho event was
| hailed with great Joy By the tonps here, and
, created quite as much enthusiasm, ! f1ncyf