Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-01
Night Dispatches.



PHILADELPHIA, June 3O-The following is the
construction of the Baltimore Americans ac-
count of the recent affairs before Richmond:
WASHINGTON June 29-Since closing nv let
Ter from the White House find myself in Wash
ington City and in possession of most reliable in
formation from White House and other points on
the Peninsula nearly day later tha1 is contained
in my letter.
1t appears that Geographic communication be-
tween White House and Gen. Mcclellan not
broken until near one o'clock on Saturday.
Then the wires were cut at "A station eleven miles
out. Tunstal's station, four miles out, in
our possession until 4 O'Clock in the afternoon,
at which hour the operator at White House heard
a strange signal coming over the wire. On going
to the instrument he was heralded with what the
Union soldiers call the rebel national salute. Say
oh you Yankees" This was the signal given
for final evacuation; when portion of the in
fantry forces Immediately embarked on steam
boats in waiting for them. The last of the trans
ports were moved off by steam tugs and few ar
ticles scattered about ON shore, even some DANA
eed hay were fired. The whole was of very
small value and thus of the many millions of
property here few DAYS ago perhaps not 50, 900
worth was destroyed In the midst of this the
White House was fired and entirely consumed.
The enemy made his appearance in considerable
force ut the White House at about r. NJ on
for men or hay for beast, was welcomed with
heavy showers of grape shot from the gunboats
which were ranged along in front of the landing.
The rebels were supposed TO be 30 900 strong.
The cavalry at the White House guarded the
departure of the last wagons and horses which
moved off at the Federal evacuation, and Joined
the forces of Gen Stoneman, who were lowering
in the vicinity all day. After seeing their trains
off and securing their entire safety, Gen. Stone
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ton that am not at liberty to state. Gen. Casey
reports that he lost not a man. nor did he leave
soul behind, not even contraband
At 10 o'clock on Saturday morning. Col. In
gals ard Capt. Sawtelle were before yorktown
with an immense convoy of vessels and ste imers
on their way To the new base OF operations on
James River. They would doubtless move down
Immediately to Fortress Monroe, and await the
instructions of Gen. Mcclellan. \ number are
already mp the james River under the protection
of the gunbaats.
Since All early hour on Saturday morning
Gen. Mcclellan has been deprived Of a tele
graphic communication with Washington. He
abandoned its use several hours before il was
cut. doubtless being fearful that the enemy might,
BY placing magnet on the wires. read his orders.
Direct communication with Gen Mcclellan Is
being opened by the guuboats up the mouth
OF the ChckahOmHly.
NV I OEk. June 3N- lie New 4 DIX her
aids report, dated 9th. states: Our killed.
wounded and missing that DAY reached 300
The object of the movement was TO bring Por
tiers and other divisions into more close cOnnec-
ton with the rest of the army; in fact, changing
the front OF the whole OF our forces with our
center and left pressing Immediately on Rich
mOnd Itself, which would be done, IL vas expect
ed. on Saturday. IL virtual surrender or
vacating of large line of defense heretofore
kept up 10 Mechancsville in order to have the
whole force within more effective distance, also
10 allow the rebels to follow up. and, If possible,
TO bag them.
Gen. Mcclellan ordered Porter TO withdraw to
two miles this side OF Gaiues's mills early Friday
morning, which was done. the enemy following
up, thinking they had gained victory over our
troops, who. slowly moving back in order. fight
ing as they went, crossed the ChickahOminy and
reached the position designated for their occupa-
ton
The rebels followed in great force. and by
3 o'clock in the afternoon there general
and heayy engagement here lasting Till clock.
when lull took place, but the rebels again re
newed il with greater ferocity. having been rein
forced Our men stood the unequal contest like
heroes and did fearful execution.
Our forces were increased by Generals Slo-
Gums. Palmer's French's and Meagher's brig
AIDES. and the rebels were badly beaten. Meagh.
er's brigade went into the battle with coats of
and sleeves rolled up. fighting like tigers.
The ground which Gen Mcclellan ordered
Gen. Porter to occupy and hold w. occupied and