The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-10
REBEL ACCOGNT OF THE BATTLE OF
q TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH, ON THE
LEFT WING OF McCLELLAN'S ARMY.


From the Richmond VI June 2sth.l
- Progress of the Battle.
E We are without the information we ex-
pected to possess and to impart to our readers
this morning of the operations yesterday in
'front.' Of this city. The authorities exclude all
reporters from the lines OF the army and afford
no intelligence TO the press, though the whole
country is almost breathless with anxiety to
know what is trgnspiring, though battle
bas been raging all day within hearing.
We only know that the fight was resumed
before day on the other side Of the Chicka-
hominy near Mechanesville, and that by night
the enemy had been driven southwark dewn
the Chickahoniny distance of three or four
miles. The firing, whenever they stood their
ground, was heavy; but this generally was not
for long periods. Their falling back was, for
the most part, orderly, and tl'.y succeeded in
getting of most of their artillery, as well as
the greater part of their dead and wounded
Some six or eight pieces of artillery were
wrested from them, aud the usual amount of
small arms, l,napsaeks, overcoats, &c, were
found strewn along the line of retreat. They
evidently seek to avoid general engagement,
whether with the view of reinforcements or
with the view Of drawing Us on to their strong
est positions, or from sheer cowardiee, it is i'm
possible to say.
Our forces engaged yesterday were divisions
under command of StonewaiF jackson, Long
street and the two Hills. Our scanty inform
alton does not enable US to say whether the
forces on this side of the Chickahominy were
engaged yesterday. The casualties are not be-
lieved to be heavy, though quite number Of
wounded have been brought to this city. To-
day Saturday will probably witness gem
eral and decisive battle.
The Prisoners Captured.
The prisoners captured yesterday friday
and brought to this city were only thirty in
number, and represent the following regi-
ments: eth Maine; 9th and 18th Massaehu-
sets; 10th, 25th and 43d New York; 1st, sth,
9th and 98th Pennsylvania; lst and 4th Michi-
gan. The only officer in the lot was bare
faced, barefooted Dutch Yankee, Lieut. E.
Eichelberger, of the sth Pennsylvania, who
was captured by some means in the vicinity
of Seven Pines yesterday morning.
seriously VOuaded.
We regret to learn that John NJ. Daniel,
Esq, editor of the Richmond Examiner, who
was acting as aid to Gen. A. P. Hill, had his
/ right arm shattered by ball in the battle yes
terday.
The Richmond Batteries
Maj. Marmaduke Johnson's battery and the
Purcell battery, both ofthis city, distinguished
! themselves in the field Yesterday The former
.
Dispatches from Gen. McCIenan-The
Enemy Repuised with Great Slaugh.
ter.
WASHINGTON, July 5-Dispatches have
4 been received from Gen. Mcclellan, dated as
+ late as o'clock, A. NJ, July A. The following
! is their substance, emitting details not proper
for present publication:
There had been no fighting since Tuesday
night when the enemy were renulsed with
great slaughter. The army moved to the po-
sition now occupied, because it afforded supe-
rior advantage for the cooperation of the gun
boats, of which seventeen are now il the river,
protecting the flank of our army. Statements
of the casualties in the severe battles of the
eight days cannot yet be furnished.
Our forces were not teaten in any conflict
nor could they be driven from the field by
the uttermost efforts of the enemy No guns
have been lost since the 9th, when McCalls
division at the onset was overwhelmed, and
twenty-five pieces fell into the hands of the
enemy. The sick and wounded are being
sent to hospitals At one o'clock yesterday
the army was drawn up in its position for re,
view. The bands were playing, national sa-
lutes being fred, and things looked bright.
The Battle on Tuesday.
New YORK, July 5th.--Captain Spear o.
General Reynolds staff, reports reinforce
ments were being landed on Thursday morn
ing and were received WITH great deal O.
enthusiasm by McClellan's troops.
j The battle on Tuesday lasted from AN
4 till 9 PM. We took twenty-four guns from
the rebels, who came up always three or foul
lines deep. The canteens of the rebels wert
filled with whisky and ganpowder.
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