The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-08

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upon bur lines may bo looked for Our army will not
k from the coatest The rebels ounumber three
4mirsbly posts1 our men somewhat recovered rom
thefr fatigues, and there 10 here who is not
willing to dfs for bis country, sooner than yield or
but you may depend upon McCelan's army will
surrender: In the meantime why arc we not further
CAMP AT HARRlsoN's LANDING I
JAMES RIVER, Va, July 8, 1862. !
Improvement in As WsatAer-SyHgA Of General AcClsl-
Icn's Neso Posaion-7As Army Rscuprasins Rapidly
| Th- Aerial Department. DO.
Tho storm which rendered approach to this
place SO uncomfortable, and tho nrst day
| two of existence here Q constant and arduous
struggle with mud, having passed away, and the
aforesaid mud having mostly dried up,
| again enjoying q reasonable degree Of comfort
This s very pleasant and convenient spot for camp
and excellent defensive position. A bend in the
river forms point Of land which the gunboats
can pour fire. and thus assist in rcpsing any
attack which might be made by the enemy before we
are prepared to resume offensive operations Our
muncaton by wator is easy and convenient aud IL is,
for many roasons much better OF operations than
that formerly occupied. The enemy evidently has
been very much surprised at ths flank movement and
in doubt as to what sort Of entertainment 1t
which he invited. Still the rebels followed us up
most persevcrngly although beaten in every engage
decidedly in favor On Tuesday they were driven
back and clear OF the field still tho immense forces
which they had collected would have enabled them
to renew the contest within q day two. 1t
quito evident that they intended to
worry us out by . series OF fights rapidly
following each other, defeated and ropulsed time
after tmo This their easy communication With Rich
mond and their large force would enable thom TO do
But here that plan mpracticabie from this base
Ia cd tha
Richmond The Thursdays ngh, was most desperate
affair. The robsls have fought well throughout have
manifested perseverance and determination which in
better would have msrited sincere respect and
admiration Their loss has boon enormous and the ad-
vantages which they have gained sufficient to recon-
pcnse it, Not appreciating the in progress
they doubtless supposed that General Mcclellan
forced TO retire, and endeavorng thus por
ton Of tho army Day before yesterday they down
strong reconnoitering force TO feel position hero
The exchange Of artillery nre for some sme
but general engagement We took number Of prison
The robels finally driven back several miles
| and since that time have not troubled us.
Tho army 10 engaged in establishing the different
camps and in resting and recruiting its energies after
abors which It has undergone during the past
eight days We shah doubtless occupy this position for
tho present, and next movement win be towards
Richmond. It's capture has only beon postponed for
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| will soon prove 10 its rsbslous occupants.
| The national anniversary celebrated yesterday
by tho firing Of salutes at the different camps fron
tho gunboats in the river and by the parade nspec
op OF the troops in the different divisions OF army
They presented a very fair appearance, and as
enthusiastic as ever. Genoros Martindac and Butter
field Of the First and Third brgades OF Gen. Morelrs
DIVISION made short but stirring and patriotic addresses
aud discipline which they had shown, expressing
their confidence that they would yet witness result
of their labors in tho rceeabshment Of the authority
Of the old flag and the suppression Of the unholy and
traorous effort for the disruption and destruction
the cheers almost deafenng The best OF feeling
exists In the and the only regret felt expressed
is that we cannot at once march and capture the
During TIE afternoon Gen. Mcclellan visited all the
divisions and was received with continued and enthus
| asc cheering. The mon have not lost confidence IN
their commander and certainly he has bad
| lcso confidence IN them.
Reinorcemcnts for the army coming forward, and
the skies more look bright and clear The end is
dscernibIc, and we shall, hope soon our on
Most of the sick and wounded soldiers have beon sent
North, and the sanitary condition OF the army very
good Its material has been tried and not found wau
ing and the country may well be proud Of the Army
Among others who have gone home sick is proe. sor
Lowo, Superintendent OF the Balloon Department He
has been Ill for some time; but his could not b.
well spared until now. He left Thursday, anl the
| balloon arrangements and corps lett In charge OF
Capt. james Allen, good officer and scronau
| HARlsoNs LANDING, July B. 1862
Oar Chances Of Reducing Richmond Greater than Ever
The Determination Of the 7yoops-7he F5mta Mch,gan-
Their Losses-Col McQaode Sate-The Fourteenth New
York and Ninh Massachusetts Volunesrs-Gen Butter
field, dc.
During the past six days our losses in killed. wounded
and missing been fearful Each day there has been
batto IL is not my intention go into the detas
for these have already been given in the HERALD There
this consolation that in each engagement have
OF victorious and that the surety OF getting into Rich
mopd tenfold greater than was week ago. our
losses have saddensd but discouraged Our men en-
| listed in the expecting to nght expecting
losses; they have fought and they win continue
to fight till the enemy beaten and confess the vic.
tory, till tho rebellion Is clcsnly wiped The Union
restored They will do all this What can they do norcg
Confidence in General Mcclellan increased BY the re-
cent battles, and this is saying everything what more
| can be sadS few days will reveal the wisdom OF &c.
neral McCelans plan, and that changing the base Of
| operations the only plan to be adopted carrying
| with it guarantee Of success.
Ihaye but just now learned that tho bravo CoIsnc
Woodbury., OF the Fourth Michigan regiment, no more
He FELL he wished to fal at the head OF his regiment
His last words were. "0n, my brave boys" more
fearless gallant officer not In the service. This
regiment has been terribly cut up--hfty- three
killed hundred and eight wounded. aud thirty
/ threo missing. Among the officers killed was Captain
| Roso, Company A, who specially complimentod by
| General Mcclellan for his gasnry at Now Bridge. He
was formerly principal of the Union Academy Monroe
Michigan. In his company n largo number OF his
! former pupils, eleven OF whom among the st OF
killed and wounded. Captain De Pue a talented young
lawyer among the killed. lie brave as he was
| talented, and much beloved by his men az no was
brave Among the wounded Adiusnt Earle and Cap.
tain Spadingthe latter erroncously repo ted killed.
these gallant officers left today recruiting ser
vice. They say they will return within Thirty days with
Of the regiment restored.
Colonel McQuadc, am glad TO know, escaped unharm
cd although In the thckest OF oil the fight lie is tom
porariy prostrated by sickness fatigue and ss
posutes, but in few days will he able join his rel
ment THIS regiment, too, most badly cut up hay
ing lost over two hnndrod men, Dr. Churchill surgeon
was taken prisoner while taking care OF the wounded
as also DR. Chamberlain assistant surgeon OF the
Fourth Michigan who preferred capture to leaving his