The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-07-09
From McCIclIan,s Army.


From McCIciian's Army.
FoRrREss MONROE, June 80, via PHIhA-
DELPHIA, July by the arrival Of the gun
boat from James river feet, the anxiety felt
about General McCellan's army is, at last
relieved, and we have been shown how mas
teFly the young chieitain has accomplished.
most difficult nanopYTe, and out generalled
the Rebels two-to one OF the three days fight
ing which has been goiug on in front Of Rich
mord.. -. -.....-..
We have bad the most exaggerated ac-
counts; bnt the news TO day sets at rest all
doubts relative to Gen. McClellan's brilliant
achievement. had any existed.
| 1t apperas that, when the Rebels made their
attack on our right, the plan for flank move
ment OF our army bad already been matured,
in order to drive the enemy. A stout resis.
tance was offered by our right wing, which
always kept falling back, drawing on the
enemy as it retreated. ''"i' .G't'
By excellent generalship, this wing fell
back upon the left wing, and this was the
cruwnihg movement Of the matured plans.
Our feet on the James river, is partially
stationed at City Point, and can assist in pro-
tecting Gen. MeClellan's army and all his
stores. iaf gf# gI ar ur. G.da ..r
On Thursday night last, an expedition OF
Esailors, made up the Apphmatox river, to
destroy the bridge of the Petersburgh and
Richmond Railroad The steamers Maratan
"a and Jacob Bell, l,were the vessels appointed
by Com. Rodgers for the undertaking. :.
7 The two vessels started on their mISsion,
but got aground, and the Jacob Bell had to
be destroyed TO keep her from falling into the
hands OF The rebels. The Maratanza was
safety got off! gt ta. aa' 10 ay1 -
A large feet of sailing vessels has started
, from here to supply Gen. Mcclellan, under
convoy OF gunboat. ~ '"'
A number Of secesh prisoners were brot
. in 10 this point, this afternoon, captured at
White House. 7 '''#'' 81 '" '
!, FORTRESS MONROE July IA gunboat has
! Just arrived here from the scene OF acton
yesterday ten miles above City Point. That
:, division Of the army has been lighting tour
: days. and has retreated about IL miles. Ihe
\ fight of Yesterday was most terrific, the enc
:, my having two or three to our one. The
,e battle commenced with our land forces, and
~ after about four hours fighting, our gunboats
q got in range and poured into the rebels
10 heavy and incessant fire. This fire the rebels
stood about two hours, and then retreated,
,r Our troops have captured, notwith sanding
90 disadvantages, a. large number of artillery
II pieces, and 1000 prisoners, among whom is
70 the rebel Gen. Magruder. 's
- The place where this last action took place
is near Turkey. Creek. .. .-...., 4. l......,. =
-. The retreat Of the enemy last evening was
~ with great disorder, and their loss has beer
he very heavy, much greater, it IS thought thar
ouIs still have nothing definite In regart
10 to losses. H'#
~ In the retreat forced upon Gen. Mcclellan
wa by the superior Plumbers Of the enemy,
-, learn that he had 10 spike his siege guns an'
- leave them on the field after burning tn
IN. carriages. The nature Of the ground rend
bo cred it impossible to move them.
a. In the retreat many OF our sick ant
rr wounded were necessarily lett behind.
"a There are of course innumerable report
,ed and rumors here, but Isend only that whic
appears to be authentic. g......-......
III New YoRK, July 3.-The Times detaile
~" ~. reports Of the battle of Thurs lay, Frida
A. and Saturday, from which it appears tha
ION the right wing OF our army, about 2O,oo
-'N men, was attacked Friday by rebel fore
~, Of not less than $4,000; and after gallar
old fight our troops crossed the Chickahomin
fa in order
10 na On Saturday night and Sunday our who
leIt W1np, uIluGE lAOJ huh Jun
A., ner, fell back along the line of the railroa
ms rs and the v illiamsburc road and marched
'no the James River. The rebels crossed Il
ou. . Chickahomipv in great force on Sunda
pu1S reaching the railroad. but made no pursul
a. remaining. however, in possession of Il
~ ~ Ground preyio,,sly occupied by our troops {
al both sides of the Chickahominy, includiI
the bridge ard earthworks We bad erect'
ne' AGAINST their annroach.
~ ~, All our stores. &c, were withdrawn
IN good order without much loss. Of cour
there was tremendous fighting during the
% "oh % movements. Heavy loss 90 both sides.
said New York, July 3,-The. Times corrs
pondent states that Mcclellan ,eS es'aolsheq =,
: an headquarters on Monday on waVo,h III
the one mile back OF Turkey Island Bead
dom At 2 o'clock Monday r. M. nfinS
the heard for two hours IN the difect'on
itiop White Oak Swamp, where Ayres was ho'
es ;" ing the rebels in check, who were a,.ehlI
,ited ing to cross. An immense Iorce o, le'
d by artillery and cavalry, iresh rom Nenl.oi
.ates then appeared on our lett, When forters
@{p Keys command went to resist me enemy
e in A most terrific fight ensued; ana u DECO
) a. evident that the overpowcring iorce o. feo
ures. we're gaining, when the gunboat uaiena q
shall Aroostook opened with their o4-pound
| by fupon the traitors. ..l }. =.
crib The fight continued VII oark, o,lnihi
rsons ing away into occasional Musket sho's'
About 10 o'clock in the evening, TT
tor De Joinvle, Due De Charters and Count
Mess Paris, left headquarters, embarking abo
and the gunboat Jacob Bell. with offlclai
and patches from Gen, Mcclellan McClea to the GoVe
ctual ment. Gen. Mcclellan accompanied IN
/: nor 10 the boat, and bade them finai adieu.
perty When the Jacob Bell lett all was q
iyate along the river.
! lust Several steamers and transports +"
: passed going up james River a
,used WARRINGTON. July ga dispatch f
,bI;c ~, MoCIolIon inst received at the Y