The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-17

gment and . squadron Of the Massachusetts, cavalry,
WAS ssnt ont, under the command Of Colonel serre 81
the New York Volunteer Engineers, TO ascertain the
number and character OF the John Island, on
the south bank OF the Stone. Some four miles from L.
garevillo company Of rebel cavalry was dcerned ana
our mounted men gave them chase firing after them ana
bringing from the saddle They were too feet how
sver, Tor their pursuers and after returning our hre
sped away and made their escape. On return by
another road captured two OF the rebs cavalry with
their horses and equipments, who had strayed away
from their comrades in the stampede our appear
ance had created. They report that General
Evans, with three squadrons Of cavalry and two
regiments OF infantry Haulover Cut about
Ave miles this side OF Edisto Friday morning. 10 at
tack General wright, and were much chagrined 70 una
that his march across the island had been successfully
accomplished.
a reconnaissance on James Island, Sunday last,
made by Colonel Morrow, OF General Hunters saf with
portion OF the Massachusetts, cavalry and the Forty
sixth New York Volunteers resulted in the killing OF
two and the woundng Of eight OF party The party
set early the morning, taking the road TO Tom
Grimbas plantation for the purpose OF feeling the enc
my's right. After passing through the woods beyond
Grimban's, which had been previously sholed by inc
gunboats, Colonel Morrow advanced about mis and a
half without meeting the rebel pickes. Suddenly whio
marching through second forest, CALLING ire was
opened his column from either sy.e his skirmish-
having been allowed proceed without molestaton
lively affair ensued The enemy appearing II "a SO
force ana our gunboatS opening az the same Time ana
lodging their "ro,ten shot, TO our own nen than
20 the rebels something OF panic ensusd, and for few
moments there was unexamplod "wild shooting"
On the part Of our infantry. They reassured how
ever, by Colonel Morrow, who calamity rallied them,
and only held his position but tho rebels back
FOR about mile The artillery however failed to come
up and no was compelled night came on, TO retire
MAJOR Wright or General Huntors stan aching aid TO
Colonel Morrow, was severely wounded by musket
ball. which passed through the muscles OF his thigh and
lodged IN his saddle bags. Colonel Morrows horse was
shot under him, and his belt torn of by Mimic ball His
escape wonderful. The other casualties, list OF
which append, were confined to the Fortysixth Nc"
YORK Volunteers
Private William FIGHTER, Co. K.
Private Henry Depke, Go. B
woUNDED
Lieutcnsnt schloetzer, Co A, in hip
Private John Kitz, Co. A, since dead
Private Emil Krieg Co. A, in the arm.
Private Samuel Langner, Co. b, In the face.
Private Francis Koch, Co. B, in the breast.
Private John Meyer, Co. Z, In the arm.
Another party, sent out the same day towards the
ensmys loft, discovered = battery OF four heavy
guns Eccessionvills-a little hamlet about three
johnson. The rebels have here constructed lofty
tower, from which they keep . lookout on Folly
Island river. From this tower battery they maintain
daily Of ammunition, sending their shells and solid
shot towards pickes and the gunboats In Folly
Island river but failing yet TO roach u.s. Near TO this
they have moored IN the stream old bulk on which
mounted couple Of large guns whose fire tho Ellen
and the Hale went up and silenccd yesterday The party
sort In this direction met no force OF any numbers out
captured fsur pickets. from whom We have obtained
some valuable information.
The weather 10 quite cool and bracing, and nearer IN
Temperature TO The Northern June than has been be-
fore this season