Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05

my was finally driven from his redoubts, and hi; batteries turned upon his columns. Prisoners talk en say that c en. Buell. is n command. President Davis and Gen. Lee were OF the field, and theil presence increased the enthusiasm of our troops Al, accounts agree that the Conederate5 displayed crrcat bravery The Yankees stubbornlv contested every inch while giving way before the impetuOus charges of our soldiers. No reliable estimates o casua ties as vet have been made. 4 large number of Confederate soldiers wound~d in arms and hands-Gen Rhodes slightly wounded-no other general officer our side hurt, so far as known The enemy tried to make flank movement about seven, but was repulsed by Writings division. RIcHMoND. May3l.--Battle been progressing all day near Chickahoming-al reports from the field are favorable Engagement severe-l0sS on both sides heavy. The Confederate wounded have been coming in for several hours. Believed that the fight will be renewed tomorrow. Community in good spirits and confident of victory.
 RICHMOND May 3l.--N0rthern papers 29th ult., state Mcclellan telegraphed to secretary ot war, that the battle at Hanover c. II. resulted in the complete route of the enemy, with a loss of ,OO0 "a lie Federal loss was three hundred and sey- entv-nine killed, wounded and missing. C0nf5- cation bill has passed House of Representatives Philadelphia Enquirer says JackSon's success has reused the North, and that volunteers are pouring in. Geo. $. Shipley, of Maine, is now military commander in New Orleans, in absence of len. Butler.
 RICHMOND, June l.-Battle took place in the vicihity of Boar Swamp, between railroad and Williamsburg road, about seven miles from city accounts sent in yesterday are correct in the main. Some cannonadng heard this morning.
 RICHMOND, June lst.-Fight progressing furious ly to-day, chiefly musketry No definite reports from the field Battle is general. Tenor of state mens of wounded soldiers indicate that Confede rates are followingup success of yesterday Prso- ners are constantly coming in. Buell. was not present. Mcclellan commanding in person. IL is now believed that a large portion Of the fedora! army is on this side of the creek. Gen. Hatton, of Tennessee WIS killed, yesterday.
 RICHMOND, June l-No definite accounts been received of result of battle to-day, but all reports concur that the enemy are badly whipped and driven into the swamp. Carnage dreadful on both sides. Yankees lost two to our one. Hundreds of wounded are arriving. Five hundred prisoners in all have been taken
 RtcHMoXD, June l.-Latest reliable report from battle fell represents thaS enemy has been driven back mile and half from his position, and that our forces occupy their camps. " e captured three batteries after most desperate j2htinE-enemy being protected by woods ami entrenchments- Several hundred prisoners reported taken.
 AUGUSTA, May &l.-Richmond Dispatch 30th says: The federal army falling back, and Gen. Smiths brigade is pursuing them. It i3 re
 
 the Potomac river, and is now at Willamsport, Maryland, on Frcderickstown TCrnpihe. This movement, 1t Is thought, caused the retrogade movement of the federas from Richmond. Ex- aminer says: [" Cen. Branch in Tuesday, ii -ht. at New Hanover, succeeded in getting of lis cItrc command Ashland is still in cur lines.
 MOBILE, May 3l.-A special dispatch to tAe Tribune, dated Pollard, Ala, 2)th, says; 4 skir- msh occurred day before yesterday, in which the Simpson Rangers drove off the federal guarl from Brannonviila bridge, and burned the structure. Our loss was one man and three horses .lled.-- That of the enemy not known. Three citizens Of Oaktield were taken prisoners, aud conveyed to Pensacola. Tcdcrais not alyancing.
 BArox RouGE, LA, May 29th.-Fcdcrals at- tempted to land troops at the garrison yesterday moIHng about o'clock. in smlll boats Just as Of the bouts about t9 laud it was fired into by all independent company of mounted scouts, without giving the cit 2ers timely notice. The faderals then commenced throwing 4hot and she'll into the town. One shot struck the ilarueF House. Many other houses were struck. In half au hour after the firing commenced nearly all the women and children had left town, flying in every diree- ton The iederals are now landing troops. Fight expected here soon. Three hundred 9ue1rias me near town with several pieces of artillery. Hot work will soon commence.
 MEMPHIS, June 2.--A gentleman wIo left Eieks- burg Saturday says: The eleven federal cmbuats lately u front of that city have gone down the riter again, leaving only three. to watch the city. These prudently keep themselves out of range of our guns. Tine people Of Eicksbure entertain no doubt of their ability to hold the city against the federal fleet.
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