The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-03

the bravery ana econoy OF the regiment was pubhensd
70 then this morning, causing modest. but grassful
body - our citizen sosdsry.
quite contrast the above occurred pre-
ssncs Of the forces bore assembled day or two ago.
Captain VIM. Oswald OF West Troy, N. y Thirty
New York Volunteer Militia, Company A, having been
tried by general court martial for and
melting 70 mutny in the face Of the enemy, found
guilty Of the specifications and charges The in
substance vas that be should be deprived Of
his command and publicly disgraesd. have his sword
broken before his and suffer years imprison-
ment the District Of Columbia jail Any intercourse
with the degraded By any connected with the
army strictly forbidden in the General Order Tho
OF the Of the sentence win b power
full tending to show that strict military rule makes no
exception with rank or ile in Its penalties.
How long We shall remain in present posi-
ton Il s impossible 70 tell. The time cannot
be Tong, however. The general battle expected
must begin shortly, the enomy retire from
their present position and choose another "last dtchn
This do not believe they will do The possession Of
the capital the callod Confederate States IL Of
much Importance in the influence II win exsr upon the
opinions Of their present sympathizers in the Old
World of the likelihood Of tho ultimate Of the
rebellion TO be surrendered without struggle Of a des-
porate character Let this be taken from hem the
confidence Of the strongest advocates Of thor in
tho Old World will be at an end. Their most
desperate defence win bs In vain, for they
cannot stand against Us. We may have, and
l believe will have, . desperate fight here,
and our loss may be heavy, but there be doubt
Of our victory. We shall conquer be the cost what
may.
There was considerable cannonadas the left ycstsr
day. rumor In camp gives General Couch another
batch Of sscssh prisoners We have Of verify
ing or contradicting tho rumor.
The heaviest cannonading we have yet heard 10 pro-
grsssng steadily having opened about honr ago. Our
forces are doubtless engaged with the enemy.
We have just 1.-TWO O'Clock P. ny, received orders
70 move forward. The heavy firing Of the morning had
sharpsnsd the appses Of the boys and their teeth were
sharp set for hearty meal Of rebels We formed
In line In lees than minutes after the order was pro-
nugassd. and IN fifteen well on the march Frsm this
post really appeared forces were TO suffer
defeat Al least repulse the firing became 10 dis
snct that belt Of woods only appeared TO sepa
rate NJ from the combatants Yet mot q sign OF panic
was visible In the faces Of our men hut
oil moved with that stssdnsss they would exhibit on
dreas parade.
prisoner Of no mean rank or family has Just bean
captured BY company Of cavalry scouts towards our
lcft His 10 Lieutenant Washington Aid do Camp
70 General Johnston. Doubtless he . distant relative
Of ths immortal Father Of his Country. ooh. shame
whore 10 thy bushI' Lieutenant Cushing, OF General
ssmners' stan, recognized the prisoner West Point
cassmats private was captured along with Lieutenant
washington. The ABIDE Camp having papers OF Inn
por,ancs on his person Immediately sent 10 The
headquarters Of the General commanding the army.
The engagement on the lines today 10 general one
extending from RICH. TO left; although not ncss than
two,hirds 30 many, Of our forces are s6Ssssd with
the enemy. ,s-'
The hrst attack was on the left--it Is supposed on
cassy's dvision-and extending about twelve O'Clock
along the entire line.
There has, no doubt been Of the bloodest battles
record judging from tho voleys Of muskctry asd tho
frequent discharges Of field ordnance
1hsve just learned THAI the left Of the enemy has been
aa< that throush We entire fraai lsa n ar>.s