FROM THE JAMES RIVER: A Successful Expedition to the Other Side; Gen. Halleck’s Instructions to Gen. McClellan; WAR TO BE MADE IN EARNEST (8/3/1862)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 8/3/1862

[Homer_J_Simpson]

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,

Saturday, Aug. 2.

Six hundred troops crossed the river, yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of destroying the houses and woods on the opposite shore, which had afforded protection to the rebels. Everything in the shape of a dwelling was burnt. This was the point from which the rebels shelled our shipping and encampment the night before. The affair was successfully accomplished, without the loss of a man.

The gunboats, this morning, are engaged in shelling the shore and houses down the river.

Five men were killed by the enemy's shells, night before last, and two wounded.

A correspondent of the Evening Post sends that paper the following dispatch:

WASHINGTON, Saturday, Aug. 2.

Gen. HALLECK has sent positive orders to Gen. MCCLELLAN to impress all the negroes within his reach, and to ask no questions whether they are slave or free. Gen. HALLECK, in sending this order, reminded Gen. MCCLELLAN that military officers have no right to recognize the local laws of the States in rebellion.

He further orders him to seize every article of rebel property that can be made useful for the service of our army.

WASHINGTON, Saturday, Aug. 2.

An officer, writing from Harrison's Landing to a gentleman in Washington, says:

"All is quiet on the James River.

One corps after another is being reviewed by Gen. MCCLELLAN, and the troops make a very fine appearance. The soldiers are in good spirits, and will be ready to deal heavy blows when called upon to strike the enemy.

If the New-England, the Middle States and the Great West will only do their duty now, this wicked rebellion will be crushed forever. God grant that the call for more men may not be in vain."

Correspondence of the Washington Star.

[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

First session: November 21, 2015. Last date to add: May 2025.
Reading: Self-assigned. Recommendations made and welcomed.

Posting history, in reverse order

https://www.freerepublic.com/tag/by:homerjsimpson/index?tab=articles

To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by reply or freepmail.

Link to previous New York Times thread

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4082639/posts

[Homer_J_Simpson]

1

2

3

4

5

[Homer_J_Simpson]

From the James River: A Successful Expedition to the Other Side – 2
Bombardment of Vicksburgh – 2
The Army of Virginia: No Enemy in Force This Side of Gordonsville – 3
Important from the South: The Conference of the Rebel Military Leaders in Richmond – 3-4
The Guerrillas in Missouri: One Hundred Troops Surrounded by Rebels at Bloomfield, Mo. – 4
The Guerrillas in Tennessee: A Raid on Brownsville – 4
News from Washington – 4
Editorial: The Women and the War – 4
Treason at Home – 4-5
Breaking Up the Rebel Plans – 5
Calling on the Blacks for Aid – 5
A Queer Donation – 5
Editorial: Drawing the Lines – 5