FROM THE SOUTH: Further Accounts of the Battle Near Charleston; THE CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA (6/25/1862)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 6/25/1862

[Homer_J_Simpson]

A little before noon yesterday, our city was thrown into a state of feverish excitement by the vague tidings that these had been [???] work at Secessionville, on James Island. From the first the news was of [???] character, in as much as we were assured that [???] handful of our brave troops had [???] column of the enemy, thrown forward to assault the [???] Seccessionville, manned by a portion of [???] Regiment of Artillery, South Carolina Volunteers. From the various accounts which we have received, we have collated the following facts in relation to the battle:

About dawn yesterday morning our pickets in front of LAMAR's Battery were driven in, and inmost simultaneously the enemy's column was seen some four hundred yards off, advancing with the bayonet, at double quick, to the assault. Our troops within the battery had been hard at work the evening before, in throwing up [???] battery, and were almost worn out with fatigue. The first round that was fired at the Yankees was by Col. T.G. [???]. His men hastened with alacrity to their [???], and were soon pouring grape and canister against the rapidly approaching enemy. At each [???] large great gaps were visible in the Yankee ranks, but still they came on, without firing a single volley. It was afterwards ascertained that their muskets were empty, and that they had actually hope to carry the battery with the bayonet alone, but the rapid and fearful cannonade and fusillade kept up against them was too severe for their nerves, and when close to our intrenchments they wavered, [???] and finally fled in disorder.

But a very short time elapse before the enemy's column, reinforced by infantry and artillery, reformed, and again came forward.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents U.S. History, 1861-1865: Seminar and Discussion Forum
The American Civil War, as seen through news reports of the time and later historical accounts

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[Homer_J_Simpson]

The print quality of the lead story is practically illegible. The NYT archive version at the link provided above is a little better.

From the South: Further Accounts of the Battle Near Charleston – 2-3
The President at West Point: His Arrival in this City, and Departure on a Special Train – 3
Important from Washington: The Treasury Note Bill Passed in the House – 3-4
Editorial: The President’s Visit to West Point – 4
Editorial: Three Notable Measures Acted on by Congress in Two Days – 4
Health of Our Troops – 4-5
Editorial: Material Condition of the Combatants – 5
A Queer Rebel Characteristic – 5
Another Trouble in Utah – 5
Fire in St. Louis – 5

[georgiarat]

The Seven Days battles began today in 1862. Look forward to the postings for the next couple of weeks.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

I’ve got the NY Times posts prepped through June 30. So far they doesn’t seem to get that something out of the ordinary is going on. I recommend following the posts on the Harper’s Weekly thread. History writers of the future are more on top of things.