The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-07-03
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NEW YORK, June 80.
The New York HeraId's report, dated the
9th states, our killed, wounded, and misAng
that day, reached 1,20U.
The object of the movement, was to BRING
Porter's and other divisions into more close
connection with the rest of the army, in fact
changing trent of the whole of our forces, with
our center and left pressing Immediately on
! Richmond itself, which would be done, 1t was
expected on Saturday. 1t was virtual sur
render or vacation ofa long line of defence, here
tofore kept up to MechanicsvIlte, in order to
nave the whole force within more effective dis
tA'ce; also, TO force the rebels to follow up,
and, If possible to bag them.
Mcclellan ordered Porter to withdraw two
miles this side of Gaines Mills early on Friday
morning, which was done-the enemy follow
ing up, thinking they had gained victory oy-
er our troops-sowly moving back in order,
hghtlng as they went ecross the Chickahoml-
| ny, and reached the position designated for
their occupation. The rebels followed in great
force, and by 3 o'clock, there was a general and
heavy engagement here lasting till o'clock,
when lull took place, but the rebels again re-
newed it with greater ferocity, having been
reinforced. Our men stood the quail contest
J. like heroes and did fearful execution.
Our forces were increased by Generals Slo-
! GUMS, Palmer's, French's and hfeagher's brig
AIDES, and the rebels were badly beaten.
Meagher's Brigade went into the fight with
caps off and sleeves rolled up, fighting Hike IL
gers.
The ground which Gen. Mcclellan ordered
Gen. Porter to occupy and hold WAS occupied
and held.
In the first part of she day Gen. Porter's
corps only, contended against the rebels; but
subsequently achievements swelled the num-
Der to as, 900.
The rebels had 60 900 men, under Generals
Lee, Hill, Anderson and Branch
Among the killed are Col. Cove of the TWEEN
ty second Massachusetts. and Col. Roberts, of
the First Michigan.
PHILADELPHIA, June 30-The following
is the conclusion of the Baltimore American 5
account of recent affairs before Richmond:
/ WASHINGTON, July 2s.-Slnce closing my
letter from the Whitehouse / find myself in
Washington City, and in possession of most
reliable information from Whitehouse and other
: points, on the peninsula, nearly a day later
than is contained in my letter 1t appears that
telegraph communication between Whitehouse
aud Gen. Mcclellan was not broken until near
one o'clock on Saturday and then the wires
were cut at a station eleven miles out-Tun-
stalls alton, nine miles out, was in our pos
: session until four o'clock in the afternoon, at
which hour the operator at Whtehouse heard
a strange signal coming over the wire. On
going to the instrument he was heralded with
what Union soldiers call the rebel national sa-
Lutte" Say On you Yankee" This was the
signal given for final evacuation, when por-
ton of the infantry forces Immediately embar-
ked on steamboats, in waiting for them. The
last OF the transports was moved off by steam
tugs and few articles scattered on shore,
and even some damaged hay, was fired, the
, whole was of very small value. and. thus, OF
the many millions of property here few days
ago, perhaps not $4,000 worth was destroyed.
In the midst of this the Whitehouse was fired
and entirely consumed.
The enemy made his appearance in consid-
cradle force at the Whitehonuse at about sew
en- o'clock Saturday evening, and although he
: neither foWd bread for man or hay for beast
was welcomed with, heavy showers of grape
shot from the three gunboats which Were ran
ged along Ill front of the landing The rebels
were supposed to be 30, 600 strong. The cav
aliy at the Whitehouse guarded the departure
OF the last wagons and horses, which moved
at the final evacuation and joined the forces Of
Gen. Stoneman, which were lowering in the
vicinity all day after seeing their trains off and
securing their entire safety.
D zen. Stoneman with the entire force, moved
off i'll d direction that am not At liberty tt
state;
Gen Casey reports that he lost not q man
nor did he leave soul behind, not even a con-
/ trabaud.
At ten o'clock on saturday morning, Col. In
gals and Capt. Sartelle were before yorktown
. with an immense convoy of vessels and steamers
on their way to the new base of operations OF
James river. They would doubtless NOV
: down Immediately to Fortress Monroe, ant
await the instructions Of Gen. Mcclellan
number are already up the James River, unde
q the protection of the gunboats. Since au ear
= ~ hour Oh Saturday morning. Gen. Mcclellan
n has been deprived of telegraph and of tele
? graphic communication with Washington, -
tie abandoned its use several hours before
, was cut, doubtless being fearful that the enem,
might, by placing magnet on the wires, rea(
his oEders,
4 Direct communication with Gen. Mcclellan
is now being opened by the gunboats up tn,
n mouth OF the CAckahominy
PHILADELPHIA June 30.-The correspond
ent Of the Baltimore american arrives at tn
following conclusion: The object of Gen. Nc
= Clelian was to abandon the Whtehouse an
draw in the right wing of his army acros
: the Chlckah0miny which he has accomplished
r with but little loss in comparison with the pun
. ishment bestowed on the enemy. Gen. McClel
Ian has also strengthened his position b
n contracting his lines aud changing his base {
operations to the James River, where he wi
| have the corporation of the gunboats, and
O the enemy attempts to interrupt his suppl
! vessels by making dash on James river, the
i will meet with prompt punishment from tn
4 gunboats, and so weaken their forces in front c
:. Richmond that the city will fall into his hand
4 with but slight struggle.