The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-06-27
By Last Nights Mail,
REpouBr No. 0, June 25, 1P. NJ

left considerably to-day under sharp re-
sistance. Our men have behaved very
handsomely. Some firing still continues
rSigned 4 GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Maior-G General Commanding
REDoUBT No. 3, June %, 1915 p. NJ.
70 Hon. 4. H. Stanton, Secretary Of Var:
The enemy are making desperate re-
sistsncc TO the advance of our picket
lines. Kearney and one half Of Hook
er's men are where / want them. |
have this moment reinforced Hooker's
right with a brigade and a couple Of
guns, and hope in a few minutes 70 find
the work intended for to-day. Our
men are behaving splendidly, The en-
envy are fighting well also. This is not
a battle-merely an affair of Heintzel-
mans, supported by Keys, and thus far
all goes well and we hold every foot we
have gained. If we succeed in what we
have undertaken it will be a very i'm
portant advantage gained. Loss not
large thus far. The fighting up TO this
time has been done by Hooker's Divis-
ion which has behaved as usual, that is,
most handsomely. On our right, Porter
has silenced the enemy's batteries in
his front G., b. MCCLELLAN,
Maior-Gcneral
REDoUBT No. 4, June 25, 3 p. M.
lion. Il. w. Stanton, Secretary Of War.
The affair is over and we have gained
our point fully and with but little loss.
Notwithstanding the strong opposition
our men have done all that could be de-
sired The affair was partially decided
by two guns that Captain Dernsey
brought CALAMITY into action under very
difficult circumstances. The enemy was
driven from his camps in front Of this,
and all is now quiet
[Signed:l GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding.
MSCLELLAN's HEADQUARTERS, June "a.
From movements of the enemy last
night, and from information received
from a contraband, a general engagement
was looked for this morning, The troops
were under arms at daylight, and every
thing in readiness, but after a slight de-
monstration by the rebels, and finding
themselves promptly met at every point,
they retired to their old position.
A terrible storm visited this section
last night, lasting about three hours.
Ehe wind blew a hurricane leveling tents
and trees in all directions.
Richmond papers complain of the large
price paid for substitutes in the rebel
army, many of whom Immediately de-
sert. They mention instances where as
high as seventeen and twenty dollars has
been paid.
The action of Col. Rufus ingalls,, at
the White House, in causing the arrest Of
some 80 Of the most prominent citizens
remaining in the rear Of our army, is
having a most salutary influence on those
who stay.
Ten arrests were made yesterday in
the neighbOrhood of New Kent c. Ii. and
Charles City, and the arrested parties
sent to Fortress Monroe. There has been
less skirmishing in the last twenty -four
hours than at any time since the battle Of
Fair Oaks.
The condition of the swamp for an en-
campment has rapidly improved within
the last few days.
The movements of the enemy to-day
have been mysterious, their pickets at
some points have been drawn in half a
mile, while at others they remain as
usual
The ground vacated by the enemy is
now held by our troops
Richmond papers Of to-day speak of
the arrival of General Price. Nomcntion
is made Of the whereabouts Of Bcauro-
CARDS army.
HMrER's FERRY, juno PA pontoon
bridge will arrive this evening, ON its
way 10 Fremont
The greater part OF the force here is
throwing up earthworks on Bolivar
Heights
II was rumorcd yesterday that the
rebel General Ewell was advancing ON
New Greek with 1000 men. The 23rd
Illinois and S7th Pennsylvania went
there this morning. General Kelly is
fully able TO receive Ewcll. jackson is
by this time checked; and Fremont
Banks and Shields have joined forces to
pursue them.
WAsHNGToN June 2I-Major Gen.
Pope arrived here to-day and is cnthusi-
astically welcomed. He was rcqnircd TO
come TO Washington TO consult with the
military authorities, if consistent with
his duties in the West
1t is understood the military protection
and defence Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad east Of Cumberland to the city
Of Baltimore and the railroad between
Harper's Ferry and Winchester is espe-
srtn Z. 81. 4 e 4
Wool The operating Of the Winchester
and Potomac railroad will remain under
the direction of Gen, Banks il being his
line of supply.
A diplomatic dinner was oiyen this
evening 20 the Mexican Minister. A
number Of Senators and other distinguish
ed gentlemen were present. The gath
eTing is supposed TO have significant
bearing Just now.
New York, June 25.-Rumor saws
| Gen Scottis TO succeed Mr.. stanton as
Secretary of War with General Banks as
Assistant Secretary, and that General
| Pope takes Banks command in the army,
while Mcdowell will be given some gar
rison station. Another version makes
Scott Commander-in-C Chief Of the army
with Banks as Secretary Of War.
Letters TO the Philadelphia papers from
General McCleilans's army state that
our first parallel three miles long is com
| pletcd, and IL is also believed that the
rebels cannot muster 10000 men ON
whom they can rely TO make a charge ON
MS or stand one from MS.
NEW York, June 25-New Orleans
adyices state that the four men seutcuc.
ed TO be- hung, by order of Gen. Butler,
for robbing citizens, were executed ON
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