Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-09

OF our line on the vest aids OF the Chickahomny 10 dc
sroy everything in the way of campo comnssay stores
ammunition and hospital supplies that transportation
could not bs furnished for and gradually withdraw
their forces towards Sivaees. Word also cent TO
the wounded a; ssvsges for those who we're able to
walk to move immediately towards Oarers Station, on
James River. All the amoulances belonging TO the ar
my we're brought down 10 the station and filed with the
severely wounded. But transportation could not be
provided for ALL aud aoou: three hundred efs 70
fall into the hands OF the enemy.
Four carloads Of ammunition s'nt up from the White
House on Thursday, for the of the siege train
replaced in the cars and the entire train Including the
locomotive let loose, 70 down the railroad, and
SO of the burnt railroad bridge into the Chclsiominy.
TIE whole train moved down the track Increasing speed
at every yard and when il reached the bridge went
bling into the river with q terrible crash.
small amount Of &C mmissary stores and camp equip
page destroyed at Savage's The larger portion Of
the army suppies were at Fair 0lks. Here We were
obliged to burn vast quantities, for the lack Of trans.
portation.
At y o'clock midnight the transportation train-,hs
head OF which the railroad on the road
sir the railroad Ssvages Station-began to-
wards Charles City, following the direction taken by
Morrels division in the ternoon. The transportation
tain was preceded BY long line Of artillery.
At o'clock Sunday morning General Mcclellan or
dered ais tents be struck which having been DONE
ne with bis staff and body guard proceeded to Charles
City.
The train was several hours in passing and did not
reach Charles City till late the next morning.
General Smith was ordered to hold bis position on the
Cbckahominy till the train was at safe distance and
then TO follow, acting as guard to the rear.
At about daylight OIL sunday morning, General Smith
began to retire the road that the ansports
ton train had taken. Gers. Sumner, Reyes and Heint
zeman also began 10 bring their forces round to
make their front extend at right anges with the rear OF
the wagon train.
As soon as the enemy discovered the movement, he
began 10 close in but did not press hard until later In
the day.
By noon all our artillery, except that which was re.
qured protect the OF the retiring column, also
all our igons had arrived at CtaTles City. General
NcCalrs division came Then followed other divi
sions in regular order-Generss Hooker and Kearney
bringing up the and covering the retreat
On two or three occasions the Confederaes made at
temps to flank Hooker and Keirney, hut they were un
successful each time The retreat conducted in per-
feet order
The main body of the army was now at Charles City,
distant nom james river, by one road six miles, and by
another fifteen miles.
McCleans oil ct to reach James river at point
opposite Turkey Bend
During the day the s b Illinois Cavalry had been sent
over the road Fl teen miles in length, and which ran
through dense woods in crcuitous manner, TO ascer
tain il il WAS cltar
They reported favorably aud at abcu' dark train of
transportation Wagons preceded BY the Illinois Cav.
airy, commenced moving towards james river. Keyes'
corps brought up the Of this column. TIE column
reached point miles west of Carriers Landing at an
early hour Monday morning. without accident and with
out meeting the enemy.
TIE other road which was nearer Richmond, was not
40 free from the Confederates In the morning squad
OF cavalry was ant to reconnoitre, and found the
enemv in possession Of the TO ID at point five miles
from James river He did not know their strength but
concluded /: was not great
At o'clock in the morning, the pckets brought