The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-05

battery became warmer while that of the four Infantry
regiments that supported IT redoubled But hre
could not prevent it, General Casey that in spite
what fire could do the bsttery was gone.
BAYoSEr CHARGE.
The old hero conspicuous his large gray horse and
by his white hair rode the thickest OF the fire.
formed the four regiments-tho Ninety second and One
Hundredth New York, the Eleventh Maine, and the One
hundred and Fourth Pennsyvana-into line, gave the
word and led the charge in person. Fire could not
the battery bat the bdyonet did. Back went the rebel line,
driven fairly out Of existence. Plenty behind,
however, to take Its place. and still the enemy
And now line appeared on the right flank of Casey
'front.' and the Rsgans battery and its supports fell back.
Another attack simultaneously the left flank,
hold by the Ninety and Ninety sixth New York,
and they too retired, still in good order.
IN RKDouBr.
Caseys division thus fairly driven into his nrst
line Of Defence and the enemy advanced against that In
the redoubt, the left, Bates battery OF six
pieces which Immediately began TO put in why
it should net be taken In support the Eighty FIRST
and Eighty fifth New York and the Eighty firth and One
Hundred and First Pennsylvania. Fitchs battery
posted to tho right and in Of the redoubt Be-
hind this line Casey's other regiments new retired.
RxsKEs ADVANCE.
There was q silence OF few moments and the rebel
batteries had already opened and also the four re-
bel batteries did the same and the rebel infantry and
our own infantry Never since this began has there
been heard terrible fasilads. Al this time the
left OF tho rebel line was formed Of Jenkns Palmetto
sharpshootes south Carolinans the Sixth South Caro-
lima regiment and the Sixth North Carolina fair view
Of this line INSTRUCTED by the abats Of fallen mbsr
between US and it, but we knew how steadily on
for over obstruction Of branches green eavrs
could the light faint fringe Of smoke curl up from
the continual file rs and far above the smoke their white
battle flag nuttersd proudly out and showed how fast
they came.
This battle nag doubtless what has given rise 10 the
many stories Of the snsmys exhibition Of flags Of truce
in battle. II is small square, white flag, with some.
times regmental insignia upon the centre, and al
others with green charged with stars tits light
as We know having taking one-and just the thing 70
carry.
rHS RKBEs STORM rHR wo&Ks-ouR GUNS LOST.
Well, the enemy renched the redoubt and the rife
pits and stormsd both In the redoubt was left Bates
whole battery and two Of sprsts guns because they
could not be taken away; but every gun spiked.
Out OF lot OF hundred and thirty horses only
twenty eight were left alive.
GENERAL oouu's roRc.u PRrrARxp yoR THE rcm.
Casey's resistance was now pretty wen done with.
HH baeries were AL en- rota< rea<ward ana tns maoTi
~ Of his regiments were completely broken Bus We
must overlook what the gallant cid soldier had al
ready really done. General Reyes had apparently not
BEEN from the very arst sansuDe OF his ability 70 hold
Caseys position and had given his whole attention 70
SEQ that COUGHS line Of battle bshiad Casey, should bs
such a to hold the enemy and check him there least
Thus Casey was thus far LETT alone some assistance
rendered by the New York sixty sscsnd, Fifty nh and
regiment from Kesrneys division: but this assistance
was completely ineffective.
WHAT cEEKRAL oAsxy HAD DONE.
II was now halfpast four. The stack began shortly
after twelve o'clock and the battle in full fury Al
two. Thus for three hours and half General Casey
with six thousand raw troops, had sustained the whole
weight OF the rsbe, onse<-sn onset made in force II
least triple his own and with the very oldest regiments
OF the Southern army From Csseys front 10 the pon,
Of his last resistance u is not half mile, and had
taken the enemy three hours and half TO advance thai
half lie. Thus Casey had stood in the way to ssme
purpose He had given the enemy three hours and a
ham Of had nsht he bad hat ss sssssIs'sa nsssl