Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-30
WAR NEWS.
From McClellan's Army.

York Militia Ord rcd h H,Gshagtoa-
Excitement IN Banim0re- Reported Cap
smre of Raleigh, ~ Cite President
Takes Midiarg Possession If all me Rail
Roads ~ the United Sofes.
General McClrlan's Headquarters.
Saturday, May. path.
From the army correspondent Of the asso-
ciated Press
Tie driving of the rebels fr ,m the vicini-
ty of New Bridge by our artillery yesterday
was followed TODAY by a movement wholly
unexpected by our adyersarics. \ recounVis-
sanee, composed II the 4th Michigan Regi-
ment, Col. Woodbury., and squadron Of the
n cavalry, Capt Gordon, was ina c. which
is worthy Of special mention.
Five companies Of the 4th Michigan Regi-
ment under Bowen of the typographical hu-
gineers went in advance, when Lieut.. Cash
or Of the 9TH cavalry, acting with the TJPo-
graphical corps, crossed tie Chtkahominy
short distance above New Budg: with 80
men Of the Regiment. THIS small COM
Inand succeeded IN getting between four com
panies Of the third louisiana Regiment, who
were out on picket duty at the bridge and IA
brigade Of the enemy, who were sur porting
them. In the meantime the balance Of the
regiment and tie squadron Of cavalry ap-
preached the bridge from this side, thus at
tracting the attention of the four Louisiana
companies. The first knowledge the rebels
bad Ut the near presence OF an enemy was
the firing from 80 muskets at pistol shot
range, making havoc in their ranks and
causing serious panic, while the main bJly
advanced in front and opened deadly fire
The result was 81 Of the enemy were taken
prisoners, Is wounded and between 60 and
20 left dead on the field. Among the pris
oncrs was Lieutenant.
The casualties on our sid was one killed,
one mortally wounded, and SIX slightly
wounded. Lieutenant Brown had his horse
shot under him during tie skirmish.
The light brigade under Gen. oneman,
and the brigade Of Gen. DaYidsJns OF
Smith division, advanced from New Bridge
up the Chickahomuy to Elis5n's mills on
Bell Greek Here they encountered four reg
iments ofthe enemy s infantry, with nine pie
ess Of artillery and command oi cavalry. OF
these two regiments Of inflntry and three
pieces Of artillery were on theoppasite side Of
the creek The balance OF the infantry com
posed Of the 9Th and 9th Georgia regiments
under Gen. Howell Cob, wee placed in ia
vorblc position to resist our a3vdn to Me-
chanicsyille.
anu lSJt u IA Jat-s i4s@s VI INK
Cd artillery, were quickly brought into act
ion, and after firing some l5J rounds, the
Tebels withdrew with their guns-not, how
ever, until one OF them had been discounted
to the village, covered By their infantry
and cavalry. Four reg mtnts Of Gen. Da-
Wilson's cavalry, with Wheg!eF,s battery.
were then sent around bat. light cJinin.
on, they went into camp witain six hun
dred yards OF the enemy.
At daylight the batteries on both sides
opened, Wheeler confinn. his guns to she'll
ing the houses behind Which the cuemvs
cavalry were concealed. tie fire was to-
hot for the rebels, and they tsft the village,
portion rctrer,ing across the Chickahomi-
ny, the remainder falling back to the rail
road.
The 33d New York regiment was the Grst
to enter the village The houses Showed IN
mistakablo evidences Of accuracy Of our ar
tillery some of them being riddled in a
dozen places.
Gen. Stoncman then sent two sIua Irons
Of the 9Th Illinois cavalry, under Maj. elem
derin. three miles further up the river, and
caused to be destroyed the bridge of the
Richmond and fredericksburg railroad
Mechanicsvile WI ieh is now occupied by
our troops, Is fse miles from Rieh4nonl.
HEADQrARrERs Army OF TIE PoroHAc,>
Sunday, 2jth.
Gen. Negleys brigade is now oecupicu nvc
miles beyond Bottom Bridge. 10 obtain the
position they were forced to eng ge the rebel
Gen. Stewart with his brigade, oomp4 sed Of
five regiments of infantry, one Of cavalry,
and two batteries. Oar loss was two killed
and six wounded The officers cagaged sup
pose the rebel loss to be between 80 aad 60
killed.
Conirabands who come to-day say that
the inhabitants of Richmond are leaving as
fast as they can for huntsville. vi those
capable Of bearing arms are compelled u re-
main. Very few soldiers are in the city, all
being IN their camps.
Albany, ojth.
The Governor has ordered the 9Th New
York Volunteer Artillery. c u. Graham. and
the 9TH regiment New York State Militia,
Col. Lefcris, to leave for Washington TO-
morrow.
The 9Th, llth, 37th, and list regiments
Of Militia OF the city Of New York. and the
18th Militia regimen, of Albany, and others
will follow without delay.
baltimore, o5th.
The announcement that Col. Kenlcy is not
dead was received with shouts Of applause by
the crowds who thrJnged around the ncsspa-
per bulletin boards, TINS morning.
The sccessionists having been 81 ilnprudent
as to exult over Col. Heney defeat and re-
ported death. it produced an intense excite
ment among the Union men.
A few moment since a pan who mado some
disrespectful remark was roughly handled by
the crowd. There have been several knock
down So far.
Cd despatch. The excitement continues
and the crowd is increasing Two mn have
just been Knocked down in front of the tele-
graph office One was heard 10 say " Damn
YOU, you have it all your own way now, bu,
wswiii have it our way soon."
WASHINGTON, 2ith.
Major Gen. Franz Sigel has been invited by
the Sec'y OF war to Washington, to ARA &C
command for him.
BALTIMORE. 18th.
Two members of Kenley's regiment have
arrived in the city. They report they were
attacked by large cavalry force undtr Ash,
by, and several regiments of infantry, and
twice repulsed then with great liss. Henley
force consisted of the LIST Maryland regiment
one section of knapp's Pennsylvania bat.
terry, and three companies of the 2sIh Pen
nsylvania regiment. While the fight was
progressing, two companies Of New York
cavalry came to their assistance.
The fight commenced at twelve o, clock
and continued up to night, when the infantry
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