The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-02


labor sufficient 70 supply tho daily wants Of our
army. Here, too, another matter Of conjecture TO
the observing l heard the expression more than
once made, "that Mac bound to have good stock
Of supplies hand for his little family" The up trains
would carry loads OF supplies and return with sick and
wounded soldiers, who were ut once placed on board
hospital boats for eyance permanent hospitals
at Washington, Baltimore, New York, elsewhere
Besides the immense quantities OF freight sent by rail-
road there trains OF army wagons loaded
and sent forward to the army.
TIKI NEWS or THE EVACUATION BECOMES GENERAL.
Yesterday (Friday) al secrssy In regard TO the eva
cuation was removed. Vessels wero rapidly loaded At
the temporary wharvss. The papers and personal Of
fscts Of tho chief officers were placed beard steam
transports, and the other things on board sailing
craft, bsrgss, &c.
ExBARKAI1oN or ooNTRABANDs
Negroes the property OF rebel masters, being contra
band OF war their removal with troops had TO be
provided for. Late in tho afternoon canal boats
provided for their accommodation. Orders
sent 70 them their camp-about eighth Of = mile
from the margin Of the river-to strike camp and
bark. The order was communicated from tent TO
tent, and all hubbub and excitement Odd
looking piles Of baggage placed in the camp
streets; sq1ang children thrown top OF them,
while their darling mothers looked after their personal
ivered for striking camp the negro exodus from
the White House commenced. An old pstriarchal
looking negro, with white hair, led the
van towards the river. He followed by unique
squads OF the "colored population" malo and females
each bearing heavy burhens Of their household effects
The line Of pilgrims extended from their camp TO the
rver and the manner in which they made their exit
ludicrous in the extreme. Arriving at the river bank
they commenced their embarkation. Old and young,
all rushed board Unfortunately. Boat after boa
crowded with contrabands until three four thou
sand embarked. The negroes enjoyed the charge
hugely they discussed the subject Of their prospect Of
freedom pro and From the happy gyrati,ns Of
their facial organs hcy appeared to bo unanimous
leaving their masters Ill the Old Dominion"
THE K1crENKxr INCREASES.
By dark on Friday excitement attending the eva
cuation increased rapidly To prevent 1t intensifying
into . panc-which would have spread among the Ia
borers-and thus suspending loading Of vessels Lieu
tenant Colonel Butler, the c0mmandant Of the Ninety
third New York regiment ordered his regmsntal band
TO march around the camp, playing patriotic airs and
the popular music Of The day. There great saga
city exhibited in this measure, which resulted in per
fsctly tranquilizing the whole camp. Its effect was
magical
THE LAST EVACUATION
Saturday morning came Everybody at this point was
army two days previous. but with what result
accurate information could be derived That had
Tth loss apparent from the number of wound
cd brought the railroad from the direction Of the
Chickahomny. The evacuation and the shipment Of
stores here going on with good success at eight
O'Clock A. u. The locomotive Spsedwsl, drawing long
train Of cars with army supplies left this point for the
army in front; she had not been gone hour when
rumor brought into camp that the whole train had
been captured by tho enemy This news was received
with regret second train Of loaded with railroad
truck afterwards sent out 1t proceeded 70 point
near Tunsas station. aboui four miles from here whore
stopped and sent back by order Of General Stone
man. who in command Of the flying brigade Of cava
ry, artillery and infantry. This brigade watching
the nanking movement which the enemy commenced
against Porters corps the day Previous the rebel troops
pressing on the way towards the White House.
General Stoneman informed the conductor that II
had been reported to him that the enemy had
captured Despatch station, the next beyond
Tunstas He ordered the train back under those cir
and requested that after the train had bcsn
safely left at White House tho locomotive should return
order that he might ride the road and make per-
sona reconnaissance. His request complied with
General Stonsman proceeded 70 within mile Of De-
spsch station. lie had approached within range
Of the muskets Of tho advancing rebel pckes when he
returned TO Tunstals.
MOVING SICK.
The sick In the general hospital at White Honse were
removed ON Friday the hospital steamboats, In the
harbor and at sent to Yorktown and Fortress
Monroe Those who able to walk did until they
reached tbs steamboat The others were conveyed by
ambulances and on field stretchers. There
necessary haste In dischargng this humane duty DR..
Watson the excellent surgeon in charge, superntended
the work in person. and allow ed injustice be
any of his family Of patients After the
sick were removed the hospital tents struck aud
placed on board the quartermastor's ba-ges IN the
river.
THE ouARTERxAsTER's Is DKpARrTyr.
Evacuations OF military points are attended
at all times with less rregularity
and confusion. There 10 no logical reason
why IL should BE- 80; pevsrthslsss is fact tnat they
are. Bat In this case there was . slight exception
Lieutenant Colonel Ingalls, the Quartermaatsr and
his abls ASSISTANTS Captains Sawteis. Rankin Wagner
and Farnsworh each discharged their duties
the loading Of the government property with zoal and
cooness giving their commands in respectful manner
TO those under their charge
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL sroNxNAN
General Stoneman, whose command was watching the
enemy from Tunsals station, arrived under escort Of
small detachment OF dragoons 70 consult with General
Casey He visited the latters camp the lawn In front
OF the White House. General Stoneman supplies
and expressed his ability " hold the advancing enemy
in check until evacuation OF white House was com.
pleted but ordered unnecessary delays bo made
aud that supplies for his troops to bs 70
them forthwith
yIxET THE PAxuSKEY RIVER.
Our gunboat fleet In the Pamunkey river, near the
white House, consisted Of the gunbosts Sebago Marble
head, Pcnobscot Currituck and Com. Barney The Cur
rituck occupied position north Of the rail.
road bridge and about mile further up than
the other boats Of the Hss She commanded excellent
aanking position 70 the approaches d White House
The other vessels Of the fleet concealed under
high bank the white House (buildng) with anchors
ready to be slipped a. moments warning, In the af.
ternoon fsaurday) as the evacuation drawing 70
completion all hands In the feet were called 10 quarters
the decks cleared and the guns loaded and trained and
prepared for action Al half past two O'Clock
r. NJ the signal gun fred from the flagship warning
those on shore 70 embark
THE ONSLAUGHT TIE surRs TENTS