Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-06-03
THE WAR In VIRGINIA.
mcCLELLAN,s ARmY KEPUIsED.
SUNDAY NIGHT DISPATCHES. !

SUNDAY NIGHT DlSfAlOhES-
RICHMOND, May 3I-The heavy rain last
night caused a flood in the Chickshominy
Bridges are reported TO have been washed en-
tirely away. Three divisions OF the enemy weLS
caught this side of the river. Ambulances were
sent down to-day about noon. The firing OF
artillery and musketry are distinctly beard hero
No courier has yet arrived.
RICEniOND MAY 3I.-GeneTal Hills division
commenced the fight this morning, Rhodes and
Garland's brigades are bearing the brunt OF the
battle al this time Rains and AndersOn's brig
ades also bore conspicuous part till our rein
forcements arrived. The enemy was reinforced
and the fight was continued with great deSpera
ton on both sides The enemy was finally
driven from bis redoubts and his batteries turned
Upon bis columns. Prisoners taken say General
Buell. is in command President Davis and Lee
were on the field, and their presence increased
the enthusiasm OF our troops
All accounts agree that the ConedeIates dis
PLAYED great bravery. The Yankees stubbornly
contested every inch whilst giving way before
the impetuous charges of our soldiers. No reli-
able estimate of casualties has yet been made.
A large number Of the Confederate soldiers are
wounded IN the arms and bands Gen. Rhodes
is slightly wounded No other general officers
on cur side hurt Sc far as known The enemy
tined to make flank movement about seven, but
was repulsed by Writings division.
RICHMOND, May 3l-The battle has been pro-
crossing all day neal Chickahominy.
All reports from the field are favorable The
engagement was severe, and the loss on both
sides heavy The Confederate wounded have
been coming in for several hours. Il is believed
the fight will he renewed tomorrow. The COM
munity are in coed spirits and confident of vic
tory.
RICHMOND, May 31,-Northern papers of the
29th ult, state that Mcclellan telegrsphed to the
Secretary of War that the battle of Hanover
Courthouse resulted in the complete route Of the
enemy with a loss # one thousand-a lie. The
Federal loss was three hundred aud seventy mine
killed, wounded and missing. The cOn6scatiOn
bill has passed the House of Representatives.
The Philadelphia Enquirer says Jsckson's sue
cess has reused the North, and that volunteers
are pouring IN. Geo. s., Shepley, of Maine, is
now military commander in New Orleans in the
absence of Gen. Butler
RICHMOND, June 1.-The battle took place in
the vicinity of Boar Swamp, between the rail
road and the Williamsburg road, about seven
miles from the city. The accounts sent yester-
day are correct in the main. Some csnnoDsding
was heard this morning.
RICHMOND, June 1.-The fight is progressing
furiousy to-day, chiefly musketTy.
No definite reports from the field. The battle
is general The tenor OF the statements OF the
wounded soldiers indicate that the COntederates
are following up the success OF yesterday.
Prisoners are constantly coming in Buell. was
not present, Mcclellan commanding in person.
1t is now believed that large portion Of the
Federal army is on this side OF the creek. Gen.
Hatton, of Tennessee, was killed yesterday.
RICHMOND, June mo definite accounts
have been received Of the result Of the battle
to-day, but all reports concur that the enemy was
badly whipped and driven into swamp.
The carnage was dreadful on both sides. The
Yankees lost two to our oue.
Hundreds of wounded are arriving About
FIVE hundred prs, ners in all, have been taken.
RICHMOND, June 2-The latest reliable report
from the battle field represent that the enemy has
been driven back mile and q half from bis pO-
sition, and that ouI forces occupy their camps.
We captured three batteries after most desperate
fighting, the enemy being protected by woods
and entertainments.
Several hundred prisoners are reported taken.
AUGUSTA, May 3l.-The Richmond Dispatch
of the Both says the Federal army is falling
back, and that Gen. Smiths brigade is pursuing
them.
1t is reported iu Richmond that Stonewall"
Jackson crossed the. Potomac river and Is now
at WillismspOrt, Maryland, or FredeIicktown
t-,rasii-a
This movement it is thought, caused tue ret
rogade movement Of the FedeTas from Rich
mond
The Examiner says Gen. Branch, in Tues
days fight, at New Hanover, succeeded in get
ting off bis entire command.
Ashland is still in our lines.