Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
THE RAFrIE RETORE RIoHnOND.

and the Williamsburg stage road, about seven mles rom
REDMOND Gen. His Division commenced the attack
about eleven o'clock in the forenoon. The Yankees
were stronsy enrsDehe and had every advantage, but
our brave troops we're not dsmAyed by the difficulty Of
the undertaking before them. According to our In
formation the fret assault upon the enemys entreneh-
ments vas made BY Gems. Rodes and Garlands brig
Aies which, in conjunction with those commanded by
Gems Reios and Hattoo bore the brun Of the fight for
two hours before renforcements arrived These troops
displayed great intrePdity, charging the enemy and
driving them from their sbatties and rh' pits The
Yankees fought vel, and our suffered severely
from their Stubborn resistance but the enemy was COM
PEELED to give way before the impetuOus charges Of the
CoIfedsrates.
Our information is too limited and fagmentAry to en-
able Us to give anything ike detailed account Of the
engagement this morning. Gen. Longstreets Division
reinforced that of Gen. Hills and aided eHectualy in
living the enemy from their position. Three batteries
we're captured and the guns turned and used against
foe Later 10 the day. portion Of Gen. Hugers Divs-
IN participated in the fight. The Yankees were con-
SANITY brr gng up reinioreemsu,s but they could not
withstand the vaor Of troops and though ia re-
ported they recaptured Of their batteries after dee
perae struggle they we're compelled to fall back at least
mile beyond their entertainments, leaving their camp,
cannon and stores in possession Of our troops
Abou. seven O'Clock, faux movement was attempted
o. Gu; left but the enemy Vas handsomely rePused
By Gen. Writings Division.
Il is not definitely known how many Yankees wereen-
gagged bu. the estimated number is 40 0O0 The report
early in the day was ;ha, three Divisions this side
Of the ChickaboniUy apd that the swollen condition Of
e., ;r Of ha the night
before would prevent reaforcements from arriving but
it Afterwards reported that ponton bridge had been
thrown across the stream and fresh troops sent over
Gen. Mcclellan directed the movements in person.
On our side Gen. Jos. Johnston had command. Pre-
sid Davis ard Gen Lee were the ground and their
psesercs served TO increase the enthusiasm Of the SOL
ders.
Gen. Rodes received slight wound in one of his
shoulders.
Gen. HattOn, Of Tenn, was killed. He was only sp
pointed B'gadier General Lass week. as successor 10
Gen Anderson Of s. C., who resigned account OF i'm.
paired health.
A large number Of staff and company officers we're
killed and wounded Gen. Pettegru Of N. C., and Aej {.
L. S Meem OF Va, we're killed. Lieut., Col. Ohy, OF
Bedford was killed, and Lieut. Col johnson, OF n T.,
was badly wounded, a1d is at the American Hotel
Msior Maury received muskst ball through hs right
aru but the wound We exc happy to learn, is not SER
GUS He commanded tie 24.h yirginia-.he Oo snd
Lieut.. Col no, having recovered from the wounds re-
csived at Williamsburg
Colonel Maurice Laugtorne, of Lynehburg, was badly
wounded in the right thigh.
Major Philip T. Sutton, Of this city, on Gen. Rods
SAT- was wounded IL the left arm, and We regret to
Lean that the AmputAted yesterday, above the
elbow.
Among the regiments which, from all AccOuuts sut-
fered most severely the 9Th Alabama 18th hissis
sippi, ls,, 24h and 49h Va, l2h Ga, and 25h \. e.
Fae total number Of casualties was heavy, but no
reliable estimate has yet reached The Yankees lett
large number of dead and wounded On the field
Their loss is said 10 be double that Of the Conederaies
Several stands of colors we're captured. Among the
Stores which fell ato the possession Of troops was
large quantity Of lemons which so much needed tor
! the hospitals
About four hundred prisoners were taken, represent
log tie Sch, SIS IS b, 81 92d 9S.h and lOOh New
York; the 2Si SD 6Ist, SSH, esl lO2i, lo4 q and
lC5.h Pennsylvania; the Oh aud %0h Michigan, 18th
Maine, Illinois (cavalry) etc. The only field officers
among them asa Lieut. Col George Q. SpeeE and hsJor
George = Smith CT the 6lst Pa, which regiment was
Amos. snnh.!a;sj.
Yesterday morning, at early hour, the combat Wss
renewed By Generals Pckests and Mahooes bsadCs in
ne vicinity Of the railroad. The fighting kept up
ant. o'clock in hs afternoon, but not continuous.
Taere was clIronadag ard skirmshng at other points
a0ag tas as but the principal lighting was a; the place
Indicated, ald from al accounts, conducted With
prauoa or both sides. TIE reports agree in repre-
scaaK The Confederate casualties to have been heavy,
aid sd confirmation Of this statement afforded by
tie c,us.sa. arrivals OF smbulSnces and other vehicle
ui:h wounded soldiers. The first Of June 81 will be
ouR rsambsred Tor the distressing presented on
cur strsols We cannot Gssl upon them There mus!
be a day Of retrbution. Vengeance is mine, viii
pay, ss.h the Lard"
The accounts from the field varied somewhat IS TO The
results b. tie prevailing report that the eneGy
aad been badly avrssi In the absence Of dCfni.s in
formation, We siH lot attempt to Pu: into shspe aZd
eonsstuey the various reports which have reached
Our troops siI occupy the position from which the In
gadrrs we're driven Yesterday. The fighting will prCSs.
by BE resumed to day. If 50, let al business be
pended sd the entire population devote itself to the
pstrotc duty of rovidng for and taking care Of the
wounded.
LE1rsa FE0v NAssAU-MPEnISESCs OF IASEsL
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