New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-26
The Rebels Whipped in Three SkirmiShes.
THE LOUISIANA TIGERS TRAPPED
The Fourth Michigan Use Them Up.

McCIEILAS's HyApauAsrHhs' /,

occupy position mile and half beyond.
A few Of the enemy's pickets only were seen in
front OF the advance under Gen. Stonenan at New
Bridge.
A strong guard of the enemy is still visible on the
opposite side of the creek. Their presence will not
interfere with the crossing OF our troops when the
proper time comes. A large number Of men have
been detailed for the bulldog OF number of bridges
a. different points on tie creek.
The balloon ascension made to-day by Prof. Lowe
gave no assurance Of the enemy being in any con-
siderable force near at hand.
From the best information that can be asceraintd
the enemy have selected position between three
and four miles on this side of Richmond 20 meet the
Union troops.
Tho advance Of the Union army now being within
seven miles of Richmond, its further progress must
necessarily be slow in order that the main body shall
come up to be prepared to meet any emergency that,
may arise in approaching the Capital Of Rebellion.
Very little firing was heard to-day in the direc-
ton Of the position held by gunboats in the James
River.
The morale and vigor of the Army Of the Potomac
is equal that of any army in The world. For thee
characteristics i, is indebted in great measure to ia
Provost Marshal, BrigadierGeneral Andrew Porter.
The condition Of tho troops in passing through Nir-
gna has probably made a favorable contrast TO the
Rebel army in the minds Of the people, as is also
every course which has been pursued by the military
authorities generally
McCIkLIAs's HkADorsRrxRs. May "a p NJ.
The only of interest which hss occurred To-
day was the shelliDy Of the Rebels on the oppo-
site eide Of the river at New Bridge, which was done
in most satisfactory manner by the battery OF Maj.
Robertson and Capt. Ttha Of the Second Artillery.
The enemy made no response, but suddenly broke
camp and left with their baggage trains.
The balloon made an ascension near one of the
batteries, and from ito elevated position note WA
made of the effect of the different shots, which
communicated to those in charge of the battery.
Gen. Marcy and portion Of Gen. McClellans
staff were present. and witnessed the precpitate re.
treat Of the enemy.
There is nothing further worthy of note from the
direction OF Richmond to-day
ANOTHER ACCOUNT
From the Army Correspondent OF the Assoestsd Press
McCLxLL.S's HEApar,RTHss. Saturday. Msy "A, 1862.
The driving of the Rebels from the vicinity of
New.Bridge by our artillery Yesterday was followed
up to-day by move ment wholly nexpected by our
adversares. A reconnaissance composed Of the 18th
Michigan Regiment, Col. Woodbury., and squad OF
the ID Cavalry, Capt. Gordon, was made, which il
worthy of special mention. Five companies Of the
ith Michigan, under Bowen of the Typographical
Engineers, and Lieut.. Custer of the 9Th Cavalry,
acting with the Typographical Corps, crossed the
Chickahomipy short distance above New-Brdge,
with thirty men of the 18th Michigan.
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four companies of the 9Th Louisiana Regiment, who
were out picket duty at tue bridge, aud brigade
Of the enemy who were supporting them. In the
mean time the remainder Of the regimen, and the
squsdrons Of cavalry approached the bridge from this
sdc thus attracingthe attention of the four Louisiana
companies. The first knowledge the Rebels had Of
the near presence Of al enemy was the firing from
thirty musAeis at pistol-sho. range making havoc IN
the ranks and causing serious panic, while the
main body advanced in front and opened deadly
fire. The result that 81 Of the enemy were taken
prisoners - wounded, ard between 10 and 20 were
left dead on the field. Among the prisoners was
Lieutenant The casualties on our side were one
killed one MORALLY and six slightly wounded.
Lieut.. Bowen had bis horse shot under him during
the skirmish.
The light brigade under Gen. Stoneman, and the
brigade If Gen. Davidson of Smiths division to-day
advanced from New Bridge up the Chickahominy to
Ellsons Mills, on Bells Creek. Here they epcoun-
tered four regiments OF the enemys infantry, with
nine pieces of artillery and a command of cavalry.
OF these, two regiments of infantry and three pieces
Of artillery were on the opposite side Of the creek.
The remainder Of tho infantry, composed Of the 9th
aud 9TH Georgia Regiments, under Gen. Howell Cobb,
were posted in favorable position TO resist our adj
vance TO Williamsyille. FixlaT's and Robinsons
Batteries of the I'd Artillery were quickly brought |
into action, and after firing come 80 rounds the
Rebels withdrew, with their guns mot, however,
until one OF them had been dismounted) TO the vii. |
lage, covered by their infantry and cavalry. Four
regiments Of Gen. Dsvidsons brigade, with Wheeers
Battery, were then sent around but night coming on,
they went into camp within 600 yards Of the enemy
At dsygh, the batteries on both sides opened, |
Wheeler combining his guns to Smelling the houses
behind which the enemy's infantry were concealed.
The fire was too hot for the Rebels and they left the
village, portion retreating across the Chickahom.
my the remainder falling back to the railroad The
SD New-York Regiment were the first to enter the
village. The houses showed unmistakable evidences
Of the accuracy of our artillery some Of them being
ridded in dozen places. The enemy carried of |
The dead and wounded, one man excepted. Our
casualties we're two killed and four wounded. Col.
Mason, Of he 7th Maine, was slightly wounded by
he explosion Of shsH.