Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-06-30

with General Por,er's Division when the battle
commenced, I have q vefy full confirmation Of
the statement OF this gallant soldier. He says
that being anxious for the safety Of the large
amount Of treasure in his possession he asked IN.
stfuctions, and was told TO proceed on towards
Savage esation, on the Richmond side Of the
Chic kahominy, In company with the wagon
train then moving In that direction with the
knapsscks OF the men and all the valueoles from
the various camps Of the division. He Joined
the train and moved on, and describes the artil-
lefy reserves stationed along the road 70 protect
the retiring Of the right wing Of the army across
the Chickahominy. He SAYS IL was q most or
derly movement, conducted SLOWLY and steadily
aud that the only evidence Of panic was among
some tsamsters, who threatened TO break their
lines, but wefe Instantly checked by company
of cavalry who drew on them and were ordered
to blow out the brains Of the frst man who de-
serted his post or disobeyed the orders Of the
guards.
This gentleman left the Savage Station, south
Of the Chickahominy, at O'Clock on Saturday
morning, aud states that during the night the
entire right wing Of the army passed over the
river In perfect order, not losing wagon Of the
train, and only leaving such portion OF their
camps az was not deemed worth removing as
they retired to their new lines. There had been
no firing during the night, though at O'Clock
was in progress on the extreme left towards the
James river, which soon ceased, however, and
at O'Clock all was again quiet. The railroad
was In operation all night on Friday after the
House took its departure at O'Clock, and met no
Interruption on the way down.
LAST OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
On Saturday morning the work Of evacuation
at the White House had been nearly completed,
and although there was still number Of vessels
before the landing, there was an abundance Of
steamers In readiness to move of with them at
any moment.
Ate O'Clock a train Of cars started out for head.
quarters, but had not been gone more than
hour before IL returned, reporting the enemy to
be approaching Dispatch Station, which 10 eleven
miles from the White House. This, however, Is
nication through TO Gen. Mcclellan was con-
tinued up to I'll O'Clock, ut which time the mail
boat started for Fortress Monroe.
MY CONCLUSIONS.
From the foregoing | thin. ! have conelu-
long before the battle on Friday, was TO abandon
the w bite House, and also draw In his right wing
across the Chichahominy. That he has accom-
little loss In comparison with his punishment of
the enemy there can be no doubt. and that he has
strengthened his position by constructing his
lines and changing the base uf operations 10 the
James river Is equally self evident. There he
will have the cooperation OF the gunboats, and
II the enemy attempt to interrupt his supply
sells by making dash on the James river, they
Will meet with prompt punishment from the gun
boats, and weaken their forces In front that the
city will fall into his possession with but slight
struggle. Although % hope may be father to the
thought" | would wager big apple that Gen
Mcclellan is In session Of Richmond BY SUN
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
WASHINGTON, June 90 Since closing my let
ter from the White House l find myself very
unex pectedly In w ashington city, and In posses
sion Of most reliable information from the w hite
House and other points on the Peninsula, nsarly
q day later than are contained in my letter.
IL appears that the Geographic Communication
hot he To N and Mi oil an
was not broken until near one O'Clock on Satur-
day, and then the wire was cut at Dispatch
Station, IL miles out. Tunstalls Station, miles
out, was In our possession until 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 her,
aided with what the Federal soldiers call the
rebel national salute-''l say, o you Yankee -
Of -" This was the signal given for the
fnal evacuation, when portion Of the infantry
forces Immediately embarked on steamboats, IN
waiting for them, the last Of the transports was
moved of by the steamtugs, and the few articles
scattered about on shore, even some damag ed hay
was fred. The whole was Of very small value,
and thus Of the rnany millions Of property here
few days ago, perhaps not $500 worth was de-
In the midst Of this closing scene Of the beauti-
full Chickahominy region, regret to have TO state
that vandal set FIRE to the w hite House, and
ii was entirely consumed. This doubtless arose
from the ridiculous teachings Of a recent grave
senatorial debate on this little cottage.
The enemy made his appearance In consider
able force at tie White House about O'Clock on
Saturday evening, and although he found neither
bread for man or hay for beast, was welcomed
with heavy showers Of grape shot from the three
gunboats which were ranged along In front Of the
landing. They were supposed to be thirty thou
sand strong, and, unless they brought their ha--
ersacks well supplied, must have gone supperless
to bed. In the best Of times found starvation TO
stare me in the face at w bite House, and hope
the Rebels found no better fare.
The cavalry at the w hite House guarded the
departure of the last Of the wagons and horses
which moved OF at the fnal evacuation, and
Joined the force under Gen. Stoneman who were
hovtring around the vicinity all day. After pass
ing these trains of and securing their safety Gen.
Stoneman with his entire force moved of In q d.
rection that am not at liberty at present to state
Gen. Casey reports that he Lost net a man, nor
band.
At ten O'Clock on Sunday morning Col Ingalls,
and Capt Sautelle were before Yorktown with
an Immense convoy OF vessels and steamers on
their way to the new base Of operations on the
James river. They would doubtless move down
Immediately to Fortress Monroe and await the
instructions OF Gen. Mcclellan. A large number
are, however, already up the James river under
the protection Of the gunboas.
Since q very early hour on Saturday morning
Gen Mcclellan has been deprived OF his tele-
graphic communication with Washington. He
abandoned its use several hours before the wires
were cut, doubtless being fearful tt at the enemy
might by placing magnet on the wire read his
opened with him, however, by gunboats up the
mouth Of the Chickahominy, and all will soon
be right in this respect. Yours, &c, C. CT.