Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-07-25
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Herald = peclall
New YORK. July l7.-Rsliabls advices, re-
ceived from Richmond, state that the rebel troops
are in great numbers, with abundant artillery
and full of confidence. l. was thought that our
army would be overwhelmed on the Cblcka-
hominy and the fact that it wss not IS attributed
to the good gcaeralship of Mcclellan. The
rebels planned to break cur lines on Friday and
or the succeeding Monday, tut did not.
Times COrrespoudencel
ARMY OF THE POFOMAC, July 15.-Tha posi-
ton of the main body OF the amy near Hsrri-
sons Landing, remained unchanged yesterday.
squadron Of tho 9th United States cavalry
went out a mile beyond the picket line, for the
purpose q preventing surprise 10 fatigue party
on duty at point in the rear.
The enemy's picket8 were discovered half a
mile in advance For upward ef three hOuTs the
two parties sat quietly on their horses, watching
the movements Of each other, until, at length,
the enemy became exceedingly restless, and
showed signs of hostility. The 9th allowed
him to advance a few yards, and then gave him
q vOlley from their carbines.
A few shots were fred in return by the rebels,
after which they galloped off TO their original
position. No one was injured on our eide. The
enemy lost three wounded and one taken pr s.
oner The main force of the rebels is not less
than fifteen miles tom our exterior line That
would locate them on Front and Gaines hills,
the former Of which is on the west, and the latter
on the east side of the Cuickahominy. The new
base Of operations viii lead to cur approaching
Richmond from another quarter than that of
.Mschanicsville or Fair Oaks.
The public will readily perceive the direction
most likely to be taken by the army. The only
question Is, when will active operations be COM
menced.
Give us reinfcrcements, and we will give you
Richmond R5inforcements have already ar.
rived, but do not fear Iepitition. Ths more men
we have, and the sooner they join us, the better
it will be for themselves, the country and the
cause.
The transport Vanderbilt, with a flag Of truce,
went up the river yesterday for the purpose OF
bringing down our wounded and sick. she re-
turned at late hour last night with about 200
on board
The Harper's Ferry correspondent of the Tn
blRe, dated the 10 h, states that fcaTs enter
tained that we soon shall have trouble In con-
sequence ofthe Threatening appearance of mat
ters at Winchester, the stores and other valu-
ables Of the army have been safely removed here
by way of the Potomac and Winchester rail
rosd.
Various Tumors arc aaoat in regard to the
movements Of the enemy, and it is reported that
our pckets were driven in below Winchester
last night In anticipation of danger the tcle-
graph Office at that place has been removed over
mile from the town, near the Notifications.
The friends of the South here and at Martins
burg are acting as if they had heard good news
and express their confidence that the rebels will
make raid iuto the Valley as far as Winchester
before many days.
There seems TO be a general impression here
that Winchester will be the scene Of fierce bat
tie before 8 week. Il is rumored that Jackson.
with oDe-balf the large army he took to Rich
mond so suddenly, has returned and been rein
forced by the numerous guerilla bands about the
country