The New York herald., 1862-04-22
the SIEGE OF YORKTOWN.
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Intelligence from the Scene Of Ope-
ratiOnS Before. and After the
Contest at Warwick River.
Camp Life and Its Many
Incidents.
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Dangers from the Rebels Shots and Ex-
pOSure to the Weather.
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REBEL PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONS.
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Special Despatchss 20 tAe Herald.
In CAM. NxAz YonxroNx, Va, April Z. 1se2.
The Rbe A,tlEry A0a,n At Work-7Ae Ilsk Regiment at
Werk-Rsbd Ds1s~s-A Comparatively QSia Das-A
DanowOsw Extysdr Al q Card Party, dc.
heavy discharge Of At O'Clock this morn
Ing from OF the snemys forts induced belief that
the rebels had been waiting for Sunday pass in order
to renew the attack ofSaturday Only gum however
was fred. II broke upon the midnight silence Of
camps with the loud boom of thrtytwo FOUNDER. Fol-
lowing the report scattered fragments OF shell
tling through the trees where regiment encamp
cd like . sudden shower Of iron hail Happily, it OK
pended its hostile vigor the tree tops, hurting
no one.
feature OF the night was the activity of the rebel
troops In strengthening their earthworks It Is estma
led that they had fully three thousand at work all
night Large quantities Of sand bags visible this
morning their intrenchments, and there have been
changes made in the position Of some Of their guns.
Putting up earthworks side began last ovenng-a
special regiment being detailed this duty This was
Irish regiment, composed Of hardy men, accustomed
to severe labor, and the vigor and fahfulness with
which they took hold Of the work is evidenced in the
suits visible this morning. is proposed believe, to
extend these auxarss Of defence along the entire front
OF the snemy's works. The shell, by tho way, men.
toned above doubtless intended for the benefit
the Ninth regiment but fortunately overshot its mark
During the night there was good deal Of firing
pioksts; but hit. Two doserters attempted
to come within lines. One shot through the
breast, inficng fatal wound. The other managed
make heard the announcement that he was deserter,
and allowed to advance uninjured Both say they
belonged TO the Second Mississippi regiment, tina.
their homes in the North and thai
they had been impressed into the rebel ser
vice. The name. OF the one shot s John McHenry.
He gave New York State his birthplace and homo,
until two years ago, Marshall Michigan He was teach.
ing school in Mississippi when the rebellion broke out.
trary sangne Of holding their position against our
hundred and ten thousand men The wounded dessrter
was the division hospital whore every possible
given him Ishoud state that they give twenty
Ave killed and about forty wounded the rebel side in
the engagement Of Saturday.
Tes boon but little artillery firing to-day About
two O'Clock section Of Captain Grnms battery took
position behind the intrenchmsnt have put
up, and threw ABOUT Q dozen shells inside the enemys
works These shots met with due response and upon
the firing cessnx upon side they stopped firing also
But two OF thoir shells exploded and no damage
done. One Of the shots struck between Captain Griffin
and his orderly. The sand flew pretty lively, impart
ing undue veness Of motion TO the horses but the shell
did explode. One OF the exploded shells ie among
party Of the boys who cards Most dropped
the pictorial abettors to pleasantly passing away
camp, and with instructive naturaness jumped from
their seats though any other place One Of
the group stuck to his hand and sca He said there
not cannon enough in Secessa to make him throw down
his cards until he had played his hand out.
Captain Spauldng, OF Michigan, shot to- day, while
on pickel duty by Mimic bail The ball passed into
the lett arm, just above the elbow and came out
tho shoulder. He was taken to the hospital. He is a
gallant and piucky officer. His wound will disable him
lrom duty for some time The shot was fired by rebel
sharpshoosr. Meantime the Berdan sharpshootsrs still
keep their position advance skrmshers Their pre-
pointed rifles have kept the enemy bay
than at their first approach. Facing Colonel Berdan's
boys the rebels doubtless beginning to learn, has
much the element Of danger IN II 10
the exciiensnt II may anofd.
Cornmissary and qiartermasters' stores, whose arr
val been delayed good deal on account Of the bad
roads, coming IN pisntiuly good share Of them
have by the way OF Ship toin, which deserted
by the enemy at tho time OF our taking Howard
bridge. inconvenienco began TO be experienced
IN the arrival OF these essential auxliaries
soldierly comfort. Many officers without their
tents and the provisional supply had reached uncom
show themselves, and the acceptable thing sol
dlers army paymasers. The promise s, that a lew
days all the troops here will be paid
went through the division hospital TO day. where the
All doing well, and are receiving the best OF
None o. the cases are deemed fatal. Dr.
the right in the right place Everything
Is most thoroughly systematzed, and nothing
undoue Tor the comfort and speedy
patients. Too much credit cannot be awarded TO Dr.
Lyman, Division Surgeon, Tor the prompt and efficient
discharge OF the duties dovoving on'him. Thus the
burden of labor however. has dsvolvcd Dr. Waters
Brigade surgeona the wounded belonging reg msnts
attached to this brigade lie superves all the preni-
nary arrangements ia taking of this wounded with
skill and efficiency eyincng most thorough carabiity
and foresight. - f4t
wARwIK CouKr HoUsE, Va, April s, 1862
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