Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-07-11
From Gen. MocIelian's Column.


has extended the whole length Of our limos. We
have lost great many men in killed, wounded
and missing, probably from $4,000 to 10000.
The enemy q forces have greatly outnumbered
ours in almost every action, Notwithstanding
this they have been rcpulsed oflener than we
| have and their loss far exceeds ours
There have been great many wounded pris-
oners taken ON both sides. The eneny's force,
gathered from prisoners who were members Of
Beauregards western army, was l5OOOOO mon,
whilst our effective force did not exceed $4,000.
Washington, July 3.--Dispatches from Gen.
Mcclellan state that the army had arrived on
! the James River, having lost but one gun, and
that broke down on Tuesday.
The rear Of his wagon train, an hour and
| half before his despatch was written, was within
one mile of complaining lost but one wagon
which was abandoned.
On Tuesday he had severe battle and beat
tho enemy badly. The men on Tuesday fought
better than ever and were in good spirits. The
reinforcements scntfrom Washington had arrived
New York July 3-The World correspondent
arrived here from the field of battle before Rich
mond. He says the enemy were terribly re-
pulsed in the battle of Monday, which was san
culinary in the extreme. We were outfianked
at four diffcrent points, and summarily repulsed
the enemy at three when they pressed Heint-
zelman's left very hard, and they were finally
repulsed with great slaughter Hemtzolman
captured guns and whole brigade of rebels
500 strong, including three Colonels-Pendle-
ton, of Louisiana, and EX-CongressInan Lamar
of Georgia and McGowan, of South Carolina.
All our sege guns had been safely removed TO
the river except one which was dismounted-
Our transportation was all safely removed but
rs wagons which were burned in camp.
The enemy's attack on Monday was fierce in
the extreme. Keamey's, Hooker's, Richard
sons and McCalPs participated. Tho reserve
under Mccall, suffered severely, and Generals
Mccall and Reynolds were probably taken pris-
oners, as they were missing.
; During the action of Monday the gunboats
Galena and Aroostook shelled the river road
, with splendid effect. The enemy attempted to
advance by this road, but retired precipitaely as
soon the gunboats opened
McClellan's army, though greatly exhausted
from lack of rest and food, were still in excel
, lent spirits, and every drop of blood will flow
before any disaster shall bcfall our army.
On Monday night entertainments began, and
were prosecuted AS rapidly possible. The first
boat with reinforcements arrived lust as the cor
respondent left. Supplies were also coming in
abundantly. Our total loss in the whole six
days terrific fighting to Monday night is about
l2O00-7, 500 Of which was lost in the battle of
/ Friday, on the right.
The Times has detailed reports of the battles
of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from which
it appears that the right wing of our army, about
10000 men, was attacked Friday by a rebel
: force, not less than 10000, and after gallant
# fight our troops crossed the Chickahomny il
order.
On Saturday night and Sunday our whole lef
: wing under Heintzelman, Keys and Sumner fell
{ back along the line of the railroad and the Will
, lamsburg road and marched to the James River.
The rebels crossed the Chickahominy in great
force on Sunday reaching the railroad, but made
: no pursuit. remaining however, in possession OF
ground previously occupied by our troops on
both sides of the Chickahominy including brid-
boJ
approach All our stores, DC, were withdrawn
in good order, without much loss. OF course,
there was tremendous fighting during these
movements, and heavy loss on both sides.
Fort Monroe July 2.-Col @. Ross Smith,
who is connected with the reserve cavalry, in
forms me that their force, numbering over 200,
, had arrived here this evening. This command,
with the flying artillery and about l,500 nfan-
TRY, were placed under command of Gen. Stone
man to attend to the removal of government
? property at the White House He saw it all
safely removed and the building destroyed and
: on Saturday evening they left the White House
after shipping all the goods and the infantry anC
r retreated to Williamsburg, arriving there OF
e Sunday. From thence they went to Yorktown
- where they shipped their artillery. Their me
> lare all in good health and spirits and lost onl
le two of their number, who were taken while o
n. picket duty. They represent the expedition {
\ admirably managed by Gen. Stoneinan. TIL
i cavalry, infantry and artillery in all numbere
- about 1900 men.
at Fort Monroe, July 3-This morning the Ne
N lie Baker arrived at Fortress Monroe, from Han
le rsburg Landing, having left there at 5 oclocl
a She brings 25 rebel prisoners and few wounded
u The most terrible fighting took place Tuesda
I'd last, and with most brilliant success. The rel
be els defeated in every action, and the reb,
n prisoners admit the loss of at least 10000 thi
day. Our artillery was most successfully har
~ died, nearly all day, while the rebels have don
ut very little execution with theirs. Our loss wG
al very small compared with that of the rebels. A
of fast as the rebel forces cut to pieces othe
:, fresh troops were Immediately marched to fl
I'll their places. They seemed to disregard thelive
IS. of their men and held them under the hottie;
al fire of our artillery, the enemy having been dri
. ven back in every fight for the last three days
10 Our troops were in fine spirits and never so anx
ig ious to fight as now.
s, Fort Monroe, July 3.-McClellan sent So
70 prisoners to Fortress Monroe. Many of them ha,
. clothes on taken from our soldiers. Among tn
Al prisoners SO officers of HON are Colonels
s. 3 Lieut.. Colonels and Majors.
e WASHINGTON, July 4.-The Richmond Exam
r ner of July Sd gives the following relating t,
q the battle of Monday: 1t says on Sunday morn
lug Generals Hill and Longstreet with their Di
visions, crossed the Chickahomny and lat
Monday P. NJ. attacked the enemy about fv
,f miles northeast of Darletown, on thc New Mar
i ket road The conflict was terrible, and by S:3
4 p. NJ the enemy hBd been driven back a mil
If and half At half past 8, being heavily rein
u forced, the enemy made another stand. Th
loss here on the rebel side was terrible. TIL
l. situation being hopeless against such over
4 lwhelmning forces, General Hill slowly retired
m At this moment, the Examiner says, "seein
pe their adversary retire the most vociferous chez
be arose from the whole Yankee line" The fgl
[e ended th0re for the night.
es The Examiner says il thinks the division
Il which went into the fight of Friday 400
l. strong, could only number 5000 men for dut
on Tuesday and that the loss of life exceeds thu
l. of any battle or series Of battles yet fought
! About o'clock A. NJ, of Tuesday, the Ex
II aminer says Jackson and Huger's divisions al
= tackled McClellan's left flank on the West sid
Al of the Chickahominy II miles from RichmonC
ia Later in the day Magruder fell upon his le
Al flank. Fighting was going on until Tuesda
- might.
70 Heavy firing from the gun-boats on jaime
Te river was heard on Tuesday morning. nun
Der of sederal transports are in the river wit
ae reiniorcements from Burnside, but they have ne
~ yet landed.
"a The above extracts, from the Examiner, relf
M tive TO the Tuesdays battle, in which Gen. Nc
IN Clelane dispatch Of yesterday said the enem
"a were badly beaten.
~ Advicos received at the War Departures
n show that there was no fighting on the PENN
~ sula up to $50 p NJ.
N WAsHISerON, July 4. p. A.-Latest advices
0e the War Department from Mcclellan are date
n this morning, up 10 which time there had NJ
:, been any fighting since Tuesday.
Ie Gen. Dix reports the arrival to-day at Fo