The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-07-09

structive on both sides, but when Gen. Porte
ordered bayonet charge, they retreated j
double quick. They again rallied and ap
preached our lines a second time, when th
same terrible Slaughter ensued. This tint
their artillery be ing better served, was NOR
effective. On coming to close quarters the
were agained repulsed and driven back fur
ther STILL This twice fought over battl
ground was now literally stIewn with deaf
and dying. Gen. Porter then, second time
fell back to his position, and waited an hou
for the enemy to renew the assault. Thet
finanally came on in increased numbers
having been largely reinforced, and wert
again received with she'll and grape, causing
great chasms in their ranks.
A third time the enemy bore down mos
bravely and determinedly for our lines, and
this conflict was the most severely contested
OF the whole; but when the bayonet wa:
brought to bear, they fell back. and wert
pressed towards Richmond fully mile be-
yond our original lines Again the fourth
time, Gen. Porter fell back to his origlna
position, and an order was then received from
General Mcclellan to continue his retrogade
moyement slowly, and in order. AS soon as
1t became apparent to the enemy that it was
the purpose of Gen. Porter to retire, they
they pushed forward again boldly and bravely
when they were checked by the entire reserve
force, consisting Of the New York Fifth and
Tenth, and two other regiments. under Col.
Warren, acting Brigadier General.
This fresh force held the enemy in check
while the force which had previously borne
the brunt OF the battle moved steadily back
and in good order. The enemy made fierce
attack on the reserve, but cannon were post
ed at various points OF the route by which
they were retiring towards the Chickahoni-
ny, which occasionally poured in shot and
shell upon them and checked their move
ments, and enabled the troops to move back
in the most admirable order. At one time
in this retrogade movement, the reserve force
of Gen. Sykes charged on the enemy with the
bayonct and drove them back half mile.
In this charge the gallant New York Fifth
and Tenth drew forth the plaudits of the ar
my by their steadiness and bravery, in
which they. however, lost about hundred
Of their members. Cheers went up along our
whole lines at this gallant repulse, which was
at three p. M, and the enemy did not renew
the attack during the balance OF the evening,
but turned his columns towards the White
House. The division ofIhe enemy dispatched
in that direction was estimated at twenty to
thirty thousand. a 0. n..
From the foregoing think have conclu-
sively shown that the object OF General Nc
Clellan long before the battle on Friday,
was to abandon the White House, and also
draw in his right wing across the Chicka
homlny. That he has accomplished this most
masterly movement with but little loss, in
comparison with his punishment Of the enc.
my, there con be no doubt, and that he has
strengthened his position by constructing his
lines and changing the base of his operations
to the James River, is equally selievident
There he will have the cooperation of the
gunboats. Although hope may be father to
the thoughs, wager that General Mcclellan
is in possession of Richmond by Sunday
next. t|H5 a@| '-.t 'r % .st
LATER.-It appears that telegraphic com
munication between White House and Nc
Cleilan was not broken until O'Clock Sat
urday, when the wire was cut at Dispatch
Station, eleven miles out. The last of the
transports was moved by the steam tugs, and
the lew articles scattered about on the shore
were fired. The whole was of small value.
And thus, of the many millions Of property
here lew days ago, probably not five thou.
sand dollars worth was destroyed
In the midst of this closing scene I regret
TO have to state that some vandal set fire to
the White House, and it was entirely con
sumed. The cavalry at the White House
guarded the departure OF the last of wagons
and horses, which moved off at the final 9.
vacuation and Joined the force undeer General
Stoncman, who after passing these trains off
with his en- ire force, in direction that
am not at liberty at present to state. Gen.
Casey reports he lost not a man, nor did he
leave soul behind, not even a contraband,
Since q very early hour, on Saturday, Ma.
jor Gen. Mcclellan has been deprived Of his
telegraphic communication with Washington
He abandoned its use several hours before the
wires were cut, doubtless being fearful that
the enemy might, by placing magnet on the
wire, read his orders. Direct coummunica-
ton is now being open with him. however,
by gunboats up the mouth Of the Chicka. |
homny, and will soon be all right in this
respect.
PH1LADELpHIA, June 3O.-The correspond
ent Of the Baltimore american arrives at the |
conclusion:
The object of General McCleIlrn was to
abandon the White House and draw the
right wing Of his army across the Chickahom.
my, which be mas accomplished with but little |
loss in comparison with the punishment be-
slowed on the enemy.
Mcclellan has also strengthened bis posi-.
ton by contracting his lines aud changing
his base of operations to the James River,
where he will have the co operation of the
gunboats; and if the enemy attempt to inter-
rupt his supply vessels by making dash on
James River, they will meet with prompt
punishment from the gunboats, and so weak
en- their forces in front Of Richmond that the
city will fall into his hands with but slight
struggle! a4a a aaEgtm ~ a7o 81 7aY