Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-06-05

night, continuing several hours About nine O'Clock the
gas works were flooded and the city left darkness
n skrm;sh yesterday the Williamsburg Road Cap
tain scarboro, of North Carolina was killed fight ia
no" progressing on the Williamsburg Road near the Chick
ahomny, which is swollen by the rain of last evening
No reports have been received yet
[sECoND DIsPATcH.l
ADDITIONAL FROM RICHMOND.
Richmond, May 3lst 1862
RECEIVED $50, P NJ. {
The heavy rains last night food in the Chieka
homny It's reported that the bridges are washed away
and three divisions the enemy caupbt tbs side of the
River. Ambulances sent down to-day at noon The
firing of artillery and musketry is distinctly heard
No courier has yet arrived
THIRD DISPATCH
RICHMOND, May 3lst, 1862.
battle has been progressing all day near the Chcka-
nomlny All reports from the field adorable. The en-
gagement severe and on both sides heavy The
Confederate wounded have been coming in for several
hours s believed that the fight will be renewed to-
morrow The community are in good spirits and confident
Of victory.
[FoURTa D:sPATCH.l
RICHMOND, Nay 3lst, 1892
The latest reliable reports from the battle field represent
that the enemy driven mile and half from their
position forces occupying their camp We captured
three batteries after the desperate lifting the ene-
ny being protected by their entertainments and the woods
Several hundred prisoners reported have been
taken.
fifth DIsPATCHl
RICHMOND, May 3'st lS62-l0.30 P. NJ.
Northern papers of the Goth have been brought from
battle field.
Gen. Mcclellan telegraphed the Secretary of War that
the battle at Hanover Court House resulted IN complete
rout O the enemy with the loss Of thousand men,
IA lei The Federal loss three hundred and seventy
nine in killed, wounded AID missing
TIE Conscaton bill has passed the House of Eepresen-
tatives.
The Philadelphia Inquirer says that Gen. Jacksou's sue
has aroused the North volunteers are pouring
Geo. F. shIpey of Maine, has been appointed Military
Commander of New Orleazs the absence of General
| Butler.
[s1xTH DIsPATCH.1
| DETAILS OF SATURDAYS BATTLE NEAR RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, May 3lst, l862-P. NJ.
Gen. Hills division commenced the fight this morning
Rhodes and Garands brigades bearing the of the
battle for time Rains and Andersons brigades also
bore conspicuous part until renforcements arrived
The enemy also reinforced, and the fighting continued
with great desperation both sides. The enemy
finally driven from their redoubs and their batteries turned
upon them Prisoners taken say that Gen. Buell. was
command.
i President Davis and Gen. Lee on the field. Thei
presence increased the enthusiasm of troops All &C
counts agree that the Confederats display ed great bravery
The Yankees stlbhorn every inch of ground
whilst giving way before thu mpetuous charges of cur
diers
no reliable estimate o. casualties has yet been made
Large numbers Of the C0nfederates wounded in tn
hands and arms. General Rhodes is slightly wounded
No other General officer side is hurtso far
: The enemy tried to make flank movement about
O'Clock, P. M, but repused by Gen. Writings div
} sion.
RICHMOND, VA, June LIST, 1862.
The battle of yesterday took place in The vicinity of Bea
Swamp, between the Railroad and the Williamsburg
about miles from the city. The accounts ye
Il terday correct in the main, Some cannonading
> heard this morning.
= SECOND DAYS FIGHT.
q EICHMotD, VA. June lst, 1852
s The fight is progressing iuriously today chiefly wit
musketry No definite reports from the field have been
ceived The general tenor of the statements made by
wounded soldiers indicate that the Confederates are
lowing their of yesterday. Prisoners
santy ming D and they report that Buell. presen
r, Mcclellan commanding in person 1t is believe
that the larger portion OF the Federal army this side
the creek. Gen Taton of Tennessee was killed yeste
l. day.
IS [Gea. Batton formerly commanded the 9Th Tenness
1t Regiment and had received the appointment of gadi
General only few days previous when, by order of &c
Johnston he succeeded to the command of the TeDness
Brigade commanded by Gen. Anderson, resigned T
Richmond DS dtch of last Saturday says: Gen. HIATT
member of the old Congress at the beginning of Il
war; from the State of Tennessee e among the fl
to raise company in the State. Upon the organization
be the 9TH Regiment he elected its Colonel and in the
charge of the duties of that position he has evinced
OF gree of erergy and capaby of unusual character.
appointment Bgader of the best that has be
re- made and predict for him ordinary his
L. and still more responsible position."l
rs [sECoND D1sPATCB.1
ny RICHMOND, VA June LIST, 1862
- No definite have been received of the result
tbs battle to-day but all reports that the enemy
bodl and into III n
m mage has been dreadful both sdes and the Yankees
a said have lost two Hundreds of wounded
arriving in the city About FIVE hundred prisoners, in
have been taken.
en- RICHMOND VA, June I'd, 1862
Nothing interest has transpred to-day 1t is belle
that the enemy is concentrating force in the direction
ng MecAancsvle Northeast of this city The whole
of prisoners taken Saturday and Sunday is five hund
hts is and fifty.
RICHMOND, JuDe Sd, 1867
All is quiet along lines to-day. The clouds hrea
a heavy rain tonight.
)or VICTORY OR DEATH"
.en RICHMOND, Va, June Sd, lSG
and The only incident the lines to-day East of the
Zee the advance Of regiment Ct Yankees reconnoe
Oh while troops engaged in strengthening their
ue sition. The 18th Virginia regiment moved forward
th the enemy receded in double quick.
~ Gen. Lee issued address to army to-day, WI
the had fire effect There will be retreating.
bed watchWord is VICTORY OR DEATH! J"
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OF AUGUSTA, GA, June lst 1856
av Jool,,on of tho dian
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into from FlcKsDuFg sae uate WHICH says 'hat Two Vi Tue
de- mys vessels the point and fired hundred
the sixteen shots from o'clock until dark They
firing our batteries at O'clock P NJ, and contir
until 10 O'Clock. 10 o'clk the firing commenced on
,av- sides. The batteries unnjLred.
The houses damaged ia the city are the Chu
lear -..;3o-ooa - ~,