The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-06-28


to the amount of several thousands, since
the battle of Fair Oaks.
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Oh Wednesday, there was surne Fighting
on the left wing of the army, but not gem
eral engagement. The Federal troops were
advanced in order to secure some important
point, and were met by strong opposition
from the Confederates; out Notwithstanding
the objects of the movement were accom-
pished with but little loss. When the affair
ended the Federal troops were in possession
Of the ground previously occupied by the
Contrderates, and Il was quiet. The fight
ing lasted some hours, and Gen. Mcclellan
says that his troops fought we'll as also did
their enemies.
The loss on our side will be about 300
killed aud wounded.
The loss of the enemy is not known, but
it is believed to be equal to orr own.
The rebel camp in front of General Hook
cr's division was captured, and is now occu-
pied by our troops.
The grounl fought for was swamp, with
thick underbrush, beyond which was an open
country. The woods intervening between
our troops and the enemy prevented the
result of the artillery firing being known.
Capt De Lussy succeeded in getting two
Napoleon twelve FOUNDERS through the swamp
during the afternoon. They did excellent
service-an attempt of the enemy to capture
resulting in his being driven back with severe
loss.
The result of the days fight is highly i'm
portant to the health of the army, as but lit
tie more ground is to be gained to place the
troops peyo m sr me s"an'ps.
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- Richmond papers received at Fortress
Monroe contain some further accounts in
relation to the recent battle near Charles
Ton. 1t is described as n bloody affair,
lasting all day, and the Mercury expresses
apprchcnsions in relation to the renewal of
the fight in view of the great exhaustion of
the Rebel troops and the loss of many off.
GERS. The battle took place within four
miles of the city. Another account of the
battle claims complete Rebel victory
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The Richmond Dispatch asserts that
Jackson has been heavily reinforced, and
that the Federal troops must either combine
or fall back across the Potomac.
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One Of the most unpleasant features OF
our position in front of Richmond is the
stencil which arises from the battle field Of
Fair Oaks, around and in which some of on,
troops are encamped. TIE efiluvum is OF
such a strong character as to sicken ever