New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-01
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR

6p,;n the Last three days OF last week. IL If hardi
coss;be 10 weave the several accounts into any con-
nec,ed narrative nor it precisely clear from any or
all Of them whs. has been done and what has been
the result We expected 10 print this news in yes
terdsy mornings edition. bat at late hour IN the
night the War Department concluded not TO allow
our account to be sent by telegraph. Our
special messenger, however, arrived about o'clock
Yesterday morning, and at o'clock we gave
the public the first sight Of the exciting and impor-
taut intelligence in an extra edition Of our paper.
In the present issue we repeat all ths, and add
every important fac. that has come to hand stree.
We give also, carefully prepared maps, showing the
felds Of battle and the country southeast Of Rich
mond, 10 which il is supposed Gen. Mcclellan has
transferred his base of operations. The general
operations shout which the city has for two days
been in 50 great fever, sabout follows The first
indication of [" something in the wind was observed
al White House, one Of the main depots for
commissary stores-on Wednesday last, when feet
of boats began to remove the stores down the York
River toward City Point. This WAS done very pri-
vatey all nquiring correspondents and civilians
being kept off. The sick and wounded were also
safely removed, and the few troops at White House
ordered to he ready at any moment TO leave. Dur
ing the morning there was report abroad that q
division Of the Rebels the forces of Stonewa Jack
son and Gen. Ewell, were approaching and threat
sning to open the way by the right flank for raid
on the White House. Meantime, the trains
on the railroad were kept running night and
day, carving forward nothing bnt ammunition
and munitions of war, and siege and rocket
trains, and field pieces. The last event
Of "Wednesday night was the arrival of nearly a
hundred wounded men of Hookers division, who
had participated in the mysterious movement of Gen.
Mcclellan on that morning, securing Tavern Hill
the "importapt point in Gen. McClellan's dis
patches) which commands Richmond Nothing Of
great importance occurred on Thursday morning. the
removal OF stores and munitions OF war continued.
About noon the enemy made their frs; attack in
ieint upon Gen. Stonemans forces, near Hanover
Court-Iouse, but abou; . P. nj. crossing tie Chicka.
hominy. and making desperate attempt to drive
back our men. The only forces engaged here were
MoCalrs division, who were located on The opposite
side OF a swsmpy rasne, about mile and Il
bali back from the Chicsahominy River Tie
battle lasted from about 2 until p. NJ, when
the enemy drew off renewing The attack at the break
of day 90 Friday, and after several hours of hard
fighting, Gen. McCals division were ordered to fall
back. The fighting, especially on Friday, is said 10
have been toyribe. Tie Rebels had overwhelming
forces, and as soon ar they met one repulse, they
returned doubly strong. They came III such deuse
masses that the she'll and grape poured into them
made great gape in their lines, which were immedi-
ately fied up, and they moved forward most
determnedly. Their artillery was 80 poorly served
that the damage 30 our ranks was light in proper
ton. They sthi moved on, and exchanged showers
Of Mimic balls; but when Gen. Porter ordered q
bayonet charge, they retrested in double. Quick,
though he pursued them but short distance. The
enemy again rallied and approached our lines, when
the same terrible slaughter ensued Thi. time their
artillery was more effective. On coming to close
quarters they Were again repulsed and driven back
still greater distance the twice fought-over battle.
ground being literally stewn with tue dead aud The
dying. Gen. Porter a second time fell back to biz
position, and waited nearly an hour for the enemy 70
renew the assault. They finally came or increased
numbers, having been largely reinforced. and were
again received with smell and grape, causing great
cnnsms IN then ranks A third time they bore down
most determnediy on our lines and this conflict wa
size most severely cont,sted of the whole. bit when
the bayonet WAS brought TO bear he fell back. aud
was pressed toward Richmond fully mile beyond
oar original lines. Again FOR the fourth time Gen.
erai Porter fell back to his first position. when An
order was received from General Mcclellan to con-
time ms retrograde movement slowly and il order
The enemy again pushed forward boldly when their
advance was checked by tie entire reserve force
This fresh force held the enemy i'll check while The
force which mad previously borne the brunt of toe
battle moved back in good order carrying with them
their wounded and dead. The enemy made fierce
attack the reserve, but were posted at va.
rious points of the roule by which they were re-
tr'ng toward the Cbickahominy, which occasionally
poured in shot aud she'll upon them, aud checked
their movements, and enabled the troops icrnoye bach
IN order. AT one tine 10 this retrograde movement
the reserve force Of Gen Sykes charged on the enemy
With the bayonet and drove him back nearly mile.
This IL about the subssoce Of the fighting. which
closed on Friday night oar loss is estimated al
800. We present long list Of Names bot few in
proportion are killed. Tie loss il Officers is heavy
There many wild rumors aAoat, bat we place
LITTLE reliance upon then. A eter writer. who
ought to be well informed moi only OF esults bu Of
plan, comes TO the following gratifying Conclusions.
Ths. the object Of Gen. Mcclellan, long before
the battle on Friday, was 10 abandon the White
House, and also draw in his right wing aeros.
the ChiekahomiDy. That he has accomplished this
most mastery with bu, little loss in COM
parison with his punishment of the enemy there Can
be DO doubt aud that he has strengthened lis posi-
ton by contracting his lines, and changing tie base
of his operations the James River is equally self
evident. There be will have the cooperation Of the
gunboais, and if the enemy attempts to interrupt his
supply vessels by making dash on the james River,