Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-07
HEAVY AND CONTINUED FIGHTING.
MECHANICsvILLE IN OUR POSSESSION
FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY.
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NV YoRx. June A long letter from Ere
mont accepting the nomination. concludes as
follows:
II the convention at Baltimore will nominate
any man whose past lite justi6es well grounded
confidence in his fidelity ia his cardinal princi-
plies, there Is no reason why there should be-
division among the patriotic men of the country
To any such man | shall be most happy 20 give
my cordial support Nv only desire il 10 aid in
this way and not be myself "a candidate But If
Lincoln be renominaied believe il would be ia
tai To the country IL would renew power
which has cost us the lives of thousands of men
and needlessly put our country on the road TO
bankruptcy
There will remain no alternative but 10 organ.
ize against him every element of conservatism
in opposition with his view 10 prevent the misior.
tune of his recollection In this contingency
accept the nomination at Cleveland, and AS "a pre-.
liminafy step have resigned my commission in
the army. This was sacrifice but had for
long aud frutless time tried to obtain service.
done this so "a 10 leave nothing in my way, aud
to discharge my duty to my utmost ability, tho
task before me.
With my earnest and sincere thanks and ex-
pfessions of confidence | am. very respectfully
aud truly yours. j g. FRENoSr.
John Cochraue has also written letter accept
ing the nomination for Vice President.
The Trbune's special dated Headquarters
Army OF the Potomac, June ,, saws:
a successful operation of the 9th corps was
made on Monday, followed by the advance OF
the u corps.
On Tuesday morning the enemy were com
PEELED tn Withdraw.
They have retreated To the south side of the
Chckahominy.
Their line retired before our advance.
Our cavalry entered Mechancsyille last even
ing. after scouting about the old battle field of
Chckahominy.
Grant still pushes his left Sank successfully,
and his strategy battles the enemy having offered
him battle on the Soiopotomy. with his right
wing resting on the Virginia Central railroad,
and having compelled the enemy To withdraw
across the Chickahominy. He has thrown his
left wing away to the lett of Richmond, aud is
now threatening the crossing o. the Chickahom-
lily at Bottom Bridge
Firing has been heard all day in that direction,
which indicates that severe battle is raging.
Our new base is completely established at
White House
The Tribune's correspondent. writing from
near Cold Harbor, says:
The fourth grand flank movement is now in
progress. and judging from yesterdays move
ment will prove successful
The battle Yesterday. severe as il was, resulted
and breaking their principal ranks.
At A NJ the whole line moved forward. A
narrow belt of woods passed, and on reaching an
open plowed field, the enemys position in full
view. Picket's division opened with heavy fire OF
artillery and musketry, but the men molly stood
their ground They waded through the swamp,
and at the point of the bayonet drove the enemy
from their entrsnehments.
Beaugregards forces, with part of Hills and
i al. L.ssl l.. =
Yesterday.
Our total loss amounted to eight hundred.
The Herad's correspondent with sherman
gives the following details of \ battle at New
Hope:
About 3 p. NJ the enemy gave signs of activi-
ty, and soon a heavy BODY advanced from the
woods before McPherson's army.
They marched boldly up hill exposed to Sc
we're fire from the artillery. When the head
reached less than 100 yards Of the breasworks
our infantry poured upon hem terrible volley
| The column staggered but rallied fired and made
an effort 20 approach closer
The troops now became hotly engaged and
though the rebels greatly outnumbered Us they
were held at bay
Our artillery with shot. shell and canister.
soon sent the rebel mass for protection under
cover Of rtvine.
Another attempt was made on Mcpherson
line. on the troops under General Osterhaus, with
even more impetuosity They first presented the
same bold front. but did not last long. as they
were discouraged and were sent back With .er-
Gus loss
We learned taat ,le rebel force was five divi-
sions. the flower Of Johuston's army, commanded
BY Cheatham, Melbourne and Bolts Five huE-
dred will cover our losses OF the day
The Herald's correspondent with Butler. Al
| Bermuda Hundred says;
At the battle or Thursday. at F. VI the en-
envy opened with artillery. and massing large
| body, dashed right line.
Our troops drove the rebels back. capturing
252
Other smaller attacks were made, but none sue
ceeded in their object. which was 10 break through
our lines
Our losses are heavy. but that Of the rebels
much heavier.
We took GOO or 700 prisoners