The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-18
Fourth of July I'm McCIelIan's Army.

Correspondence OF Evening Post
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
JAMES RIVER, July S.
Since Tuesday everything has remained
comparatively quiet, the enemy not caring
to occupy the field of the last engagement
The rain storm, which set in on Wedues-
day morning, continued up to Thursday at.
ternoon, making the soil of sticking con-
sistency, and the suferings of the wounded
and discomfort of the tired and hungry
army can only be imagined.
For the last three days supplies have
been landed here, and eager hands cutched
at the hard bread, coffee and sugar, while
the roads are crowded with the ambulances,
bringing 10 thousands of wounded men from
the last two battle fields. Manv of those
who were previously wounded have been
able to creep along in some manner, rather
than fall into the hands of the rebels.
A sKIRMIsH.
Thursday morning the enemy opened an
attack with cavalry, artillery and infantry
on our rear, and for a time there was some
long faces, and the army was ordered under
arms. A slight reconnaissance gave Us in
formation of the position and strength of
the enemy, and show that by a little
adroitness we might capture the whole force.
Accordingly General Davidson, with his
brigade proceed to cut off the rebel force.
and soon returned with six guns and some
prisoners. the remainder making their es.
cape. They were pursued some four miles.
The success of this little skirmish had an
electrical effect upon our men. The news
was received with cheer after cheer, end the
army stock Immediately moved up one hum
dred per cent
General Mcclellan has removed his head.
quarters, and the army have advanced in all
some five miles toward Richmond having
changed front toward Richmond.
General Summers corps at first occupying
position close On the banks of the james
river, has moved up two miles, and Generals
Franklin, Keyes and Heintzlemans corps
have all gone back On the road, ard are ia
cling outward, with their line perfectly forms
ed and reinforcements rapidly coming in.
should not be surprised at general
advance up the river toward Richmond at
any time. The army is by no means will
ling to accept the fighting of the last few
days as the closing OF the campaign.
FOURTH OF JULY IN CAMP.
Gen. Mcclellan issued the following or
der of exercises for the celebration of the
Fourth of July, and the programme was
carried out with enthusiasm:
national salute at noon at the headQuar.
tiers OF each army corps; Immediately there
after bands are to play appropriate national
airs.
The general commanding will visit the
troops during the afternoon, when the troops
will be paraded. and Major.G Generals salute
fired in each corps.
Hereafter the usual calls may be sounded
and the bands be permitted to play.
General Mcclellan visited tie army on
the 4th, making few remarks, full of hope
and encouragement, and thanking the men
IN most feeling terms for their uniform
bravery, fortitude and good conduct, and
intimating that this was not the last of the
campaign.
This morning rumors OF an attack ran
through camp, but up to twelve o'clock
nothing definite had been heard.
NORWAY.