FROM GEN. M’CLELLAN’S ARMY: Mysterious Movements of the Enemy; ANOTHER ATTACK EXPECTED (6/15/1862)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 6/15/1862

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WASHINGTON, Saturday, June 14.

A dispatch from Gen. MCCLELLAN'S army, dated today, says:

The movements of the enemy to-day have been extensive, and as yet are involved in mystery. Large bodies of men have been seen moving down from the neighborhood of Mechanicsville Bridge and Richmond towards the late battle-field.

Our pickets were yesterday driven in from Old Church, during which Capt. REZALL, of the cavalry, was wounded, showing that the enemy design making a demonstration in that direction.

A contraband, who came in yesterday, reported that 3,000 cavalry left Richmond on Wednesday, going in the direction of Fredericksburgh. This is probably the force that appeared at Old Church.

The rebels opened at daylight this morning a sharp fire from artillery in front of Gen. SUMNER. It lasted for about three hours. We had one man killed and one wounded.

A number of prominent citizens living between New-Kent Court-house and the Chickahominy have been arrested by order of Col. INGALLS, on suspicion of communicating with the enemy. There is no doubt but that the rebel Generals are daily advised of every movement of our troops by the people who have remained at home.

The weather is hot and sultry.

OUR CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE ADVANCE

Movements of the Rebels-Proficiency of Our Gunners The-Defences of Richmond- Gen. Pettigrew-Heavy Rains, &c.

CAMP ON GAINES' FARM, HENRICO CO., Tuesday, June 3, 1862.

Nothing of interest has transpired to-day upon the right, except the throwing of a couple of shells by the rebels, from the hill opposite our extreme right. They have watched us for some time from the cover of the woods, and I presume reserve their fire until we attempt to cross upon the bridges already constructed across the Chickahominy.

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A Stirring Order by Gen. Kearney – 3
From New-Orleans: Important General Orders – 3-5
The Battle of Cross Keys: Another Account of the Fight Between Fremont and Jackson – 5
News from Washington – 5
The Campaign in South Carolina – 5
Editorial: Naval Rams – 5-6
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