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Local War Items. The Battles before Richmond. AQUATICS. Iblm Paper baa Uie Laxffest Circala Hon of any EvenlMjr Paper pnblisbed la the United State, its value as am AdvextUlng Slcdlnm therefore ap yrff ti "Sfe Oouanemans. Ho boom eta De urxan tf anony jmb Oomrnuoloatioiu.

Whatever if lnttiatted for in eertion wwt be auihentioAted by the name and address the writer not neoeasarUy fir publication, but i purantee of hU good faith. Nevertheless. In the night of the 30th the whole force was rallied to lis positions, and, if again attacked by the Confederates I venture to affirm that the Army of the Potomac Is still In a condition to receive them. This result is mainly due to the numerous and powerful artillery which General McCIellan has always Insisted on carrying along with him, In spite of the difficulties of transporting guns In so heavy a country, with very imperfect road communication. The position he now occupies on tbe shore, opposite Harrison's Bar, was selected by the engineers of tbe army and by the navy as the spot best adapted both for defence and for the arrival of supplies.

Reinforcements have already been sent lor, and the Federal Government will probably attempt to oppose to the concentration ot the Confederate forces a more concentrated action of the Federal armies. The foregoing remarks are, however, solely intended to convey to the reader an accurate view of tbe leading military occurrences of the cloie of the month of JuDe, without haz tiding any opinion whatever on the ultimate fate of either army. The Late Riot in the 6th Ward. of four hours he was constantly exposed to a meet severe and murderous flrefrom which it is wonderful that he escaped. TheDuke deChartres wbb ordered to the front with reinforcements despatched by McCIellan In the afternoon, and took a most active part In the subsequent events of tbe day.

The flrmnxss displayed by these young officers at the mom critical period of the action when in fact he battle became a defeat, and the retreat a 'stampede' excited the admiration ofthe Federal army, and entitled them to the public thanks of its commanders. It is fortunate for the Princes that their return to Europe, which had already been determined on. Irrespective of these events, had not actually taken place, and that they were thue enabled to render servl ces at a moment of great danger to the cause they had espoused. TIIE BATTLE OF GAINES1 MILLS BRAVERY OP OUR TKOOPS M'CXELXAH IN THE FIELD. 35,000 VEESTJS 60,000 MEN.

"The scene which lay beneath me as I surveyed the field from the position I have described was most imposing, and, I may add, appalllog. I watched the renewed assaults of masses of infantry, half concealed by tufts of wood, and sup pored by the Federal artillery, while the cavalry occupied the valley in reserve, and the setting eud threw its blood red beams over the dense verdure of the forest and the fluttering penona of the lancers. At this moment the fire became still more intense at the left centre of the Federal line. Reserves were brought up with loud hurrahs bnt the attack gained ground on the left. It was evident that a desperate onslaught on that wing might decide the fate of tbe day.

The Federal lorces were all encaged. No more supports came up. It was alreadv past six o'clock, and the day might close before tbe battle was lost. The efforts of Jackson, Lee, Hill and Litgstreet had thus been repelled and as a last resource, wbile the Federals still held their ground, three flar ing batteries of field guns were placed in the extreme left to fupport the Infantry. But the Federal troops were weary they had been fisht inc the greater part of the day their ammunition W88 exhausted.

The Confederates on the contrary brought up fresh regiments against the left, of the Federal line, which gave way, fled, and, rushing pabt the guns, spread disorder through tbe centre of the army. Tbe enemy hastered forwards. Tbe Staff of Ibe Generals, with tbe young Princes at their head, plunged into the melee, sword in hand, to stop the lugitives. A standard was planted in the ground, round which a few of the bravest rallied but lor a moment. The fire of musketry and heavy guns was such that the projectiles striking the soil raised clouds of dust.

A', this moment General Cook made a final effort to check the advance of the Confederates, by chare ing at tbe bead of two cavalry regiments; but in vain; and the Federal troopers, falling back in clouds of dust and smoke upon the guns, were mistaken by the artillerymen for tbe enemy, which increased the confusion. The horses were shot down at tbe guns, while the men still continued to fire with extraordinary gallantry; and almost the last thiDg 1 saw in the gathering eloom of that tremendous evening was two men srill etatding to their nun till the enemy was upon them. At length some officers succeeded in placing three guns in a position which stopped the road, and ehelltd the advancing columns of the enemy; and at this moment up came Meagher at tbeheaa of bis Irish brigade, filthily dirty but ull of fighting materials. These troops instantly formed, gave two or three wild Irish cheers, and stopped tbe pursuing loe. The Federal losses were enormons, and ciuld not be otherwise, in presence ofthe overwhelm ir numbers of the Svkes's brigade lost balf its effective strength.

But the loss of the Confederates must also be very great. If two fresh regimeDt and another battery had come np at the critical moment, the fortune of the day might have been turned and the defeat have been a victory. As it was, nothiog availed, and the battle of Gaines Mill was irretrievably lost. On the other hand, the Confederates did not follow np their success. 35,000 Federals had failed to conquer 60,000 Confederates, but at least they stopped them.

In the course ofthe followine night the Federal troops recrossed the Chickahominy in good order by the bridges, and afterwards destroyed them. Tbey left behind them a field of battle covered with the dead vast nnmbers of wounded men, too severely hurt to be removed a dozen guns, because their horses and artilerymen had been killed and a certain number of prisoners, among whom was General Reynolds. The same night the corps of Gen. Keyes, now tbe advanced guard ofthe army, marched forward in the direction of the James R'ver, until it reached a great morass, called White Oak Swamp, crossing the road by which the army was about to retreat, and the roads which converge on Richmond. The.

28th and 29th of June were spent in forwarding by this Toad a convoy of 5,000 carta and vehicles with the baggage and materiel of the army, the park of s'ege artillery and a herd of 2,500 oxen, to the James River, a march of infinite difficulty, especially as the General had but this one road at his disposal for his whole column. THE CONCLUSION OF THE CONTEST THE RETREAT TO HAEKISOK'S LAUDING. The 28th passed withont molestation. The Confederate forces seemed to be perplexed, and ignorant of the movement which the Federal army was then executing. In fact, the Federal army was then entirely on the right bank of the Chick ahonaiDy while the Confederate army was, for the most part, on the left bank of that river, and the brideeB between them were destroyed.

For tbe Coiifedetates to cross they must either have thrown new bridges over it or retire a considerable distance np the stream to Meadow idge either alternative required time, aud time was everything in this emergency to enable the Federal army to continue and effect its retreat. It wss not till the evening ofthe 29th of June ihat the Confederate columus again fell upon the rear guard of the Federal army. They atticked i hi in the neighborhood of Savage's Station on the Richmocd and Yorktown Railway. But these attacks were successfully repelled by Generals Heinlztlman and Two Federal Generals were, however, wounded at that spot iiuecs atd Brooks. Kight ended iheaffair.

On the oOth ol June ihe army, with its baggage, had succerslully crossed the White Oak Swamp, which then placed barrier be twien them and tbe enemy. Already on the preceding evenirg, Kejes and Pjrter, with their lesitctive cor had marched to tbe James River, wuh the il jtilla of gunb.nits on the coasr. The convey luilowed, but alter passing tne swamp the negroes who acted as guides to the sirny polnttd out several tracks, and the eoluena was vo longer obliged to retreat on a single line. Tie Federal troops were occasionally harrassed by oeiacbmenis of cavalry, but they met with no eerie us epposirion. It was to be expected, however, that the Confederates woula maKe another i liort to throw their opponents into eoaluiiion.

General M'Cltllan had therefore taken his measures accordingly. He lefi, Franklin and Sumner to defend tbe passage of White Oak Swamp, 3Dd be placed Heintzelmano, wiih th" Divisioes Hooker, Kearney, dgesvick and M'Call, on the roads leaciog to Richmond at a point called Crossroads, where several of these liLes meet. Under the proleclion of these troops tbecou Tey completed its murcb, and reaeoed the River pic cii ely at the moment when a it of irar.frLtrts, briiigiDg provisions and, ammuohion tor the army Irt Fortress Monroe, made if cp peyrwice. Meanw hile, however, Generals Sumter ana Franklin were furiously attacked a toe paESbgeof the White Oak Swamp, where the Cnnfeueiatfs had at laft brought up a powerful o.ce iri artillery. They retired foot by foot fcome.wbat later in the same day Heintzeltnan was aifO attacked at itae Cross roads, where an K'Bgm, chiefly in the woods, with mixture MtCall's Division was Revnreio The Militia Enrollment in the County town 8 of Kings County has been thoroughly accomplished by Andrew Myers, Justice of the Peace, residing at Canarsie.

The result shows a list of nine hundred and Blxty one names of persons liable to perform military duty. This is nearly a full regiment, according to the war Etandard. The population of the towns of Flat lands, New Lotts, New Utrecht, Flatbush and Gravesend, according to the census of I860, was 12,462. It will thua he seen that the duty has been well performed; joot as In the city by consulting the poll lists, but by visiting every resident of the county. We do not think a mm within the required ages has been omitted.

The county towns are In the Seventieth Regimental District. Becrtjiting, both for the First Regiment, Empire Brigade, and the Senatorial Regiment, is proceeding favorably; but if recruits don't hurry np a little faster, so as to fill the regiments by the 15th of August, a draft may, after all, be necessary. So come along and get the bounty. There will be no bounty after the above date. Sdaler's Sectional Bullets for rifle muskets, are to all appearances, a most formidable missile, and if all that is claimed for them is proven, will do more execution than any bullet ever invented.

It is conical in form, something like a minnie ball, and is divided into three sec. tions, one fitting into the other. The first aud heaviest eection is impelled to the mark aimed at, and the other two diverge in different directions at least such is the object of the inventor, and we understand that several tests have proven his theory correct. Another peculiarity is, that the end of the cartridge is so arranged that the powder is exposed by pulling a string, and the necessity of tearing off the end with the teeth is iherefore obviated. The bullets are manufactured by Mr.

I. VT. Shaler, of this city. Genera' Spinola is making efforts to have them adopted for use by his brigade. The ranks of the First Long Island regiment having been thinned out, more men are necessary to take the.

places of those who have been disabled by wounds or prostrated by sickness. This is the second regiment for the war that left Brooklyn. They accompanied General McCIellan to the Peninsula and have participated in nearly every battle that has been fought. They have shown them selves heroes and their cfiicera have proved themselves soldiers qualified to command. The regiment is second to none in the service for efficiency, and is deserving of all the honors that can be bestowed upon it.

The ranks should be filled up to the original standard, and how is the time for Long Islanders to come for wird promptly and enlist. A recruiting tent has besn pitched in the City Hall Park, where those who wish to attach themselves a seasoned regiment, command, ed by experienced officers, can do so. In this connection we will stats that Col. Adams and Capt. George W.

Stilwell, who have been home a short time on sick leave returned to the seat Of war yesterday. Kings County General Committee. Tbe Committee met last evening at TJris' Hall, 373 Fulton street, the President, Tunis G. Bergen, Esq. in the chair.

The Secretary (Sup. Dnffy) read the minutes of the last meeting, and they were approved. Mr. Miller reported progress from the Assessment Committee, and the same were continued. The following standing Committees were announced by the Chairman, and approved, viz.

Executive Committee M. Htzgerald, R. J.Newman, Cunningham, J. Quinn, H. Haley, J.

J. O'Donohue. PnrNTina CoMiirTTEB C. Del Vecchio, P. Kelly, M.

A. Briggs, S. Garrison, A. A. Myers.

Naturalization Committee Messrs. J. Greenwood, Kennedy, T. Garrison, P. Lanzer, W.A.Corr, J.A.Emmons' J.

Brady, TV. Bennett, H. M. Clark, P.Keenan, J.Wheeling, J. S.

Bogart, J. Creighton, P. Riley, J. Murtha, J. McDer mott, A.

Miller, P. Brady, F. D. Doyle, J. Hanson, S.

Garrison, N. H. Davis. The President submitted for the consideration of the Committee the following communications which he had received since the last meeting ToTuniBG. Bergen, Chairman ofthe Kings Co Democratic General Committee Dear Sir At a regular meeting of the Kings County Democratic Club, held at their rooms.

8T1 Fulton street on "Wednesday evening, July 23d, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted Kesolved, That a special committee of Ave be appointed liom ihis Club, and that a similar Committee from each of the Democratic General Committees be invited to meet with them for the purpose of devising some plan for uniring the Democratic party in this County. Resolved, That the Chairman of this Club be authorised to notify the Presidents of the Democratic Committees of tbe action of thisClub, and request theappoinU ment of a special Committee of five from their respective Committees, to meet with the Committee appointed by this Clnb, for the purpose set forth in the foreeoine resolution. The following named gentlemen were appointed a Committee on behalf of the Club "Win. 8. Leach, D.

D. Whitney, C. McCormack, Geo. Thompson, and HL, Purdy. Tbe prompt and cordial co operation of your Committee is respectfully but urgently solicited in order tbat the desired object may be accomplished and made effective prior to the rapidly approaching election of delegates to the Democratic State Convention.

Very respectfully, Thos. Walter, Ch'n pro tern, Kings Co. Dem. Club. Brooklyn, July 26.

Sir The undersigned, a Special Committee of the Kings Connty Democratic Club, appointed for tbe purpose of conferring with the two democratic organizations ot this county, respectfully request, that the committee over which you have tbe honor to preside, will appoint a special committee from your body, to meet with us, and adopt snch measures as may be calculated to promote tbe harmony and union of the Democratic party of Kings county. J. Leach, Chairman. D. D.

Whitney, Corselh McOormick, Geokoe Thompson Jamss ltuDY, Secretary. To Tunis G. Berger), Esq Mr. "Whitehiil moved the appointment of a commitf ot five for the purpose recommended in the communication just read. Mr.

Newman moved as an amendment, that the chvirman cf the General Committee be one of ibe committee. Mr. "Whitebill accepted the amendment. Mr. Small orjected to the appoin ment of a committee to confer with this self onstitnted County Club.

If the Nationals had asked th appointment of a Special Committee it would be all right and proper but appoint a committee ut the dictation of a stlf coDStituted body like rhat composed of but a few individuals, was en tiitly out of all reason. It would be tia enough to appoint the committee when the Nationals aekea to cot.fer with them. Mr. A. A.

Myers coincided ia views expressed by Mr. Small. He did not think it was right for thai General Committee to undertake to confer with a committee appointed by an irresponsible orsriiiization, a body in fact that had not been ieciea according to any of the usages of the Democratic party. Mr. MiHer was decidedly in f.vor of appointing tl special committee to confer with like com" wittecs appointed by the County Club and the ISa'i r.al General Committee, Upon conferring togfcibf they ce uld point out what tbe real giifcvarccB are, and then they could suggest the remedj that they deemed expedient to apply.

Mr. Sojail had no objection to confer with a a n.mutee (Vnm the Nationals. He w.is warmly in favor of ucitintr both committees for the good of the party, and he held that they were the pro pi bodies to confer together, and not I'jr that conmattee to confer with an irre sponsi'ile club. He lose willing that tbe aud the; Nationals hould appoint special omuiitt es witb a vitw to settle rheir dtlliculties, nod that the men who on street corners boasted aud threstci'td that tbey cm Id aud would break up hat General Cnianii'ti't: itev oia cot gain their poiLi ibe n.Iitg if the (jiiciiuee bhuuld be IV nut in the cola Mr. NmiMTj a 'it a or two rerd tofi'i'.

Small's di cli imi'g ugiinst 'lis Deiaecr.cy Kkbl at the nio iisrs of the Democratic Cr. Can. Jin: ihre i oitsr rerairks nude by Mr. Si jai; were tLtirwy beside the qcestlon and of ro ii i.onar.ct Mr. AJyers mi.vc to Inj the whole matter on ihe table, vibii ij wii, xm aereed to by ajts i.

noes "0, thi orifcfiitii motion to appoint a special comrtil tee live to confer, was agreed to. "li nkmea gentlemeu constituted the eon, rut i ice, viz: Messrs. Whitehiil, Mtller, T. G. Brrfiec, Bhaw atd Cunningham.

bunory tiillB were presented and referred to the Finance Committee. Ou motion ol Mr. Miller, the signing of the constitution was laid over till the next when the assessment committee may be enabled to report aa to those members entitled to seals by haviDg paid tbeir assessment, as required by the provisions appertaining to tbat matter. Tbe Committee then sdjonrned for two weeks A Grand Sweepstakes Regatta at Gowanus Bay An Exciting Race and a Good Time Jersey First and Brooklyn Second Testerday was the day appointed by the above Regatta to take place, and with everything In its favor, the affair passed off a complete success, to the high grati flcationof aU. The weather was very favorable and a better day could not be desired.

The sun was hidden from view by the heavy olouda that obsouredthe heavens, and the atmosphere being cool the day was pleasant. A brisk south easterly wind blow all the time, aiding materially in the success of the raca. wer? enered, and they were all of one in the hands ofthe experienced Bailors who sailed them, presented a tine sight. Some of tbem are perfect beauties, and belkr specimens of marine architecure of ihat kind cannot be found. Tne agreements of the race were as follows The courue to be sailed over was from tbe Club House to Buoy 9 and back, distance Id all, 20 miles: 2 minutes were allowed to the loot, and tbe course to be sailed over In the maximum time of 6 hours.

$1 was charged as admission fee, aud the winning boat to take all but the second boat' entrance money. Tht Kegatta was advertised to start at 1 o'clock, but long before that hour the concourse began to assemble, and before tbe boats started a large throng of persons lined the eborerj and adjacent docks. The scene In front of the Club House now was particularly spirited, and the waters were crowded with boats preparing for a sail. A fine view of the contesting noalB was no', obtained, and the backers of each crab, were busy in extolling the relative merits of ihelr favorites The Commodore ap pesrrd to be ihe most admired. This iat, it will be remembered, last year defeated tbe Charm, of New York, and thereby gained quite a repuratlon as a swllt sailer.

The Eacbel is a new boat from Jersey City, built by Me gieban, and is of fine model. The Laura, and the Partridge were the winners in the last race and attracted much attention. The Nonparlel was also much admired, and her merits freely discussed. The Wardlow waB from New Tork and attracted much attention. At half past 1 o'clock the steamboat G.

Birkbcck, arrived at the wharf and took on board those who wished to witness the race from the Bay. not a few of whom were ladies. At 1 P. M. the boats six in number took tbeir positions alongside the pier opposite the Club House, and alter tbe usual arrangements had been made, sucb as taking in ballast, gelling "everyhing in ship ape," and tbe crews aboard, the boats were ready to ttart.

The sipnal was given at 1 25, and without much rouble each boat got a fair departure, and the following is the order of starling Name. Owner. Measurement. T. Wardlow 26 fi.

2.. Partridge Wm, Petrie 26 Chase Co 20 5 in 4 Laura B. M. Whiting 26 11 5.. Commodore H.

.27 6. Graham (Jo ..23 8 After the yachts had rounded the stake boat and had got fa lily under way, tbe steamboat lelt her moorings and followed their wake. On board were tho Commodore and other officers of the Brooklyn Yacht Club, in eluding ibe Committee of Arrangements, Messrs. J. Jones, J.

M. Sawyer, and A. C. Cunningham. The boats were steered for Bay P.idve dock; and accom Sanied by a large fleet of yacnts, from New York and Ibe race commenced.

Tbe outside boats intermingling wiih the rest, made it difficult to distinguish the racers, but, as most on board were provided with glasses, this obstacle waa surmounted. The interest was not alone centered in the boats entered, but ihose that followed them, the most conspicuous of which we.e tbe Favorita, llora Temple and Black Hawk, whicti. durine the race, made a fine display ot" ibeir abilities. Toe difficulty here was that the contes'iog boats had gone in too near ihe shore, and were thus deprived of much of the power of the wind. The Wa dlaw maintained ihe lead, until, when nearing the Bay Kidge dock, she was passed by ihe Partridge, the Laura coming in for a good third.

The Rachel came n. xt in order, gaining rapidly, andsuc ceeding in passing the Laura, soon lessened the gap between nereelf and ihe Partridge. The Nonpareil passed the Commodore in a beautilul manner: the latter being badly rigged, was unable to display her speed. The breeze now became stiff, and the Partridge made very good time and soon lelt her pursuers in the distance. The Rachel was pursuing the Partridge, and, skimming the water with surprising swiftness, was enabled to overtake her before passing the stake boat.

The Laura came after the Partridge, and the Nonpareil followed her, the Commodore being out of sight, Tn interest was now chiefly centered the three first boats, and on board the George Birkbeck the betting was lively. Previous to starting, large odds were offered on rhe Commodore, who had the preBlige of success, and altogether $15,000 were bet upon tbat boat. A stake boat was anchored at Bu oy 9, off the Hospiial ship," and tho boats passed it io the followlig order, the Eachel having tbe lead by hair a 1, Laura, 3, Partridge, i Nonpareil, 0, Wardla 3:330: 6, Commodore, 8:51:09. Having the wind and tide in their favor, the boats made "double quick" time in going home, indeed, such was their speed, that the steamboat, which had waited at the stake boat until ihe" Wardlow'' had passed, was almost unable to overtake tnem. On the wav home re Provided for the guests on the George Biikbeck," but such was the excitement regarding the contest, that few seemed inclined to leave the feast Sf the eye for thai of the inner man.

On the home stretch the Laura' and "Partridge" were the only cnmesiiog boats the "P.achel" being so far ahead as to be out oi sight, and the otbera sp far behind as to excite no interest. The Norpariel" had tbe lead ol the "Wardlow," and gained bo rapidly bb to come in ahead of the "Partridge." The scene on the boats returning was most exhillrat ing, the clouds had disappeared aud the sun shone forth all its splendor, and the conrsa was Istudded with at east two hundred large and small craft, each sporting a sail, and many flying the flag now so dear to os The air wnn cnetrs ss eacn or the racing boats cime in. The following Is the order of their returning Total Time. 3 Eachel, 4:46:07 3h 19m 7s. 2.

Laura, 3h 27m 40s. 3. Nonparlel, 3h 28m 17s. 4. Partridge, 4:56:51 8n SOm 27g.

5. Wardlow, 5:00:23 3h 3Sm 23s. 6. Commodore. 5:18:35 8h 45m 35s "We take this occasion to return thanks to the Committee of Arrangeoienis for their hospitable and assiduous attentions.

Base Ball. Charter Oak of Brooklyn vs. Gotham of New York. The long talked of atch between these clubs was played yesterday on the Knickerbocker ground at Hoboken, terminating in a vicrory for the conquerors of the Mutual by a score of 17 to 18. With the exception of the fleldmg on tbe Charter Oak side, the playing throughout was very fair aud the game well contested rbe nine presented by the Charter Oak was the best they have mustered thia season, while on the Gotham side there were three s.

We append the score GOTHAM. CHARTER OAK. LtTournette.lstb. 8 2 T. Vanderhoef, 3 Squires, bb 0 3 Fisk.

3d b. 3 1 4 2 2 1 Burli, if 2 3 Shields, 3 1 Cohen, 4 1 3 2 Turner, 2d 4 1 dyne, .3 2 I horn, 3 3 J. Yanderiioef, 1st 0 2 2 3 1 Piper, 4 1 4 1 Randolph, 2d b. 4 1 27 17' ECNB MADE rN EACU INNINGS. 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 Gotham 0 2 3 3 2 4 3 Charter Oak 0 0 1 5 2 8 0 13 9 0 0 4 0 nipire Mr.

McMahon of the Mutual. Scorers 11 esBrs. Daval ana Kedraond. Star vs Henry Eckford Ibis match will be played on Saturday at Greeopoint. Constellation vs EcRFonn.

The seennd nines of iheee clubs played their reuru match on Wed nerday, the result being a victory for the Eckfords. Harlem vs. Eckford On tbe 13 the Eek" ford ar Harlem cluba will play a gme on the Union grojnds. Atlantic vs. Fckfohd.

The siiver hill offered by the Continental Club, and in the course of bein plajed is now on exhibition at the store of Mr. Wru! It. Tice. corner of Fulton and hnson treets. CEMENT HOOFING, ON Tlil.

BOARD, SHINGLES AND CANVAS, by the DAVIS CEMENT HOOFING L. EAMES. Asent. For saxurlosand prices apply at the office of the Cjruaan No. 2 Court street the City Ball jylO ly C.

A. MARVIN, DENTIST, JI4S REMOVED TO No. 146 HENSI STREET, 'tr" Near Kemsen street SOLDIERS. SAILORS, MARINES, WOCKDED, OR WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF TEOSB KILLED IN THE PRESENT WAR, OR MED FROM WOONDS OK 8I0KNES3 Incurred from service tbtrein. can have their PENSIONS.

BOUNTIES, BACK PA 7, Ac. By calllDK upon or addrefslag BROWN, St Dcitnra for Pensioners Ac Oflice No. 2 Park place Under Bank. Kew York i nd corner of 7th and a treets. W'shiagton, D.

C. tVe refer hy permiieion to Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, PreBlrieM. Bon. Alex.

II. Mce, M. C. Mass Hon. fred Huri'ham.

M. Hon. John A Gurle? Chlo; Hor. Robert McErreht, li.in. etrattnD.

M. C. N. Jers Eon. ElbrldeeG.

Spiul.tlnn, M. Hon. Alfred Ely, M. 0.. N.

Hon Minn, Jr M.C.. N. Y. City: Plicptrnl Knapp. Esq President Ice IiaLl, N.

V. City; N. Wicki.ff. wiuHmn burfh City Bank, Hrooklyn. N.

Iloa Martin if jUblleisih Mayor City of Brooklyn. N. Mf.j. Gea. I'aryet Y.S.W.B.oc!;!yn,N.Y.

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KEIiLY 4 BSO. Soldiers to tub 1110n rU3ll. inft Into theepoBurert and daneera of a.So (licr'lirp nhnald ricpare themselves for the fatal rcvern, IhJ UvVentBW th? mv TlS' alm ce" toUfoijunr tbe cnralgo. will Insure ooutd health to every man, only 25 cents per box. (2141 aa31w EIVftMSO ACCOUNTS.

McClellan's Generalship Vindicated VIVID ACCOUNT OF THE BA.TTI.B OF GAINES MILLS. SPLENDID COURAGE OP THE UNION ARMY. 35,000 Union Men against 60,000 Betels, HIGH PRAISE FOB MEAGHER'S BRIGADE AND GENERAL McCAIi'S DIVISION. All the accounts which we hive hid of the series of battles before Richmond have been written by sympathizers with one side or the other. The lollowing narrative appears ia the London Times of the 22d ult.

It was written by an eye witness of the conflict, and evidently by some one who had good opportunities of seeing what was going on. The London Times is known to have a correspondent with our array if written by him, he would be accepted a toler ibly impartial witness. At all events it is uot an American account, and therefore the praise given Mc Clellan and the noble army he commands is of the greater value The Operations of the Federal Army oa the Chickahominy from the 26th of June to the 1st of July. By an Eye Witness. From the London Times of the 22dinst.

M'CLELLAN i IBST HE A31S OF JACKSON'S MOVEMENTS. "On the evening of the 25th of June General M'Clellan was informed by estafettes arriving from several different sides that the Confederate army which had been considerably reinforced, was on the point of tflecting a junction with tne forces under General Jackson, amounting to 30,000 msn, whom thatformidable commander, having eluded' tbe loose and ineffectual pursuit oi Freaunc and M'Dowell, had manased to bringdown upon the rear of the Army of the Potomac WHAT MCLELLAN DETERMINED UPON THE DIFFICULTIES OF HIS POSITION. This intelligence completely changed the situation of the Federal forces. Opposed" to an enemy ot such superior strength, General McCtellau could no longer continue his approaches against Richmond and at the same time maintafn his communications with the White Honse, whicn obliged him to cover no less than 20 miles of railroad between his advanced positions and tht depot. This concenttation ot the Confederate mies occurred at the most importune moment for their antagonists, whose operations had hitherto followed a course apparently calculated to lean to a successful termination.

Even as late as the 25th of June the division of General Hooter had fought a spirited and successful engagement, which placed it in possession ot an important post beyond Fair Oiks, with the loss of about 400 men. But it was too late to hesitate, or to spend time in unavailing regret for the past. It was necessary to aci with promptitude, and to take the most decisive measures to parry the great danger which now menaced the army. Two courses might be adopted. The one was to abandon the operations against Richmond, to cross the Chickahouiiny, attack JacKsoa while he was jet unsupported, and then fall back, on the White Honse, and pcssiDly on Torktown, by a different line of retreat, in which great lasses might be sustained.

The other was to abandon tbe White House and the communications of the army with the York river, falling back onsuca fretn communications as could oe opened into the James river, under cover of ths Federal naval lorces. General McCIellan decided to adopt the second oi these alternatives, but the execution of the movement was one of extreme difficulty. The length ot the march was not excessive. The distal) ce was only about 17 miles. But it was necessary to convey the whole materiel and baggaze of the army by a single road, iu bad repair, tnrough ef swamps and forests, iutersected by numerous lateral ronte3 or tracks converging upon Richmond, by all or any of which the Confederates had it in their power to harass orattick the flaDk of the retreating columus.

The celerity of GenerarAIcClellan's determination disconcerted the enemy, wno probably conjectured that some unceuaiu movements would oe attempted belore attempting to operate on the main line of retreat, and doab.less expected that tbe Federal commander would hesitate before he abandoned his line of communications with the White Honse. BATTLE OF MECHANICBVILLE CROSSING THE CHICK AH05IINT. On the 26th of June, the Federal division of General Call, posted at Alechaoicsville, was attacked by the Confederate forces under General Hill, who had crossed the Chickahominy at Meadow bridge. A sharp action ensued, but M'Call's line was not broken, although charged with great vehemence by some Louisiana regiments. The reserves of the Federal artillery were brought up, and checked the attack on the right.

Meanwhile the Confederates threw considerable reinforcements to the north of tie river. This circumstance favored General Mj Clellan's views, lor he, on the contrary, succeeded in the course of the same night in bringing the whole baggage of his army to the right bank of the Chickahominy. The right of the Federal army Kill remained behind. On the 27 tb, at break of day. M'tJall received the order to fall back upon the bridges which tbe Federals bad constructed opposite Gaines Mill, in order, when tbe whole army had effected its passage, to follow the line of march towards the James River.

M'Call, however, was closely pursued by the enemy: but be succeeded in joining the Morill Division and the divisions of the United States regulars under General Sykes. This body of troops, commanded by Fitz John Porter, was oidered to cover the bridges against the advance of the Confederates, in order to gain time. Their orders were to hold the bridges all day, to cross them in the evening of the 27th, and thin to destroy them. The Confederates led on their attack, at about 1 o'clock p.m., in three divisions. The corps under Jackson came down from Hanover Court House in time to join in tbe action.

The battle was fought on an expanse of undulating ground, considerably wooded, but with large intervals ef open country. The contest was violent, and for some time the Federals successfully maia tained their position, and even at one momeut hoped to defeat the enemy. A victory under these circumstances might perhaps have led to decisive results, aud it was in this momentary hope that orders were despatched to move forwards to tbe relief of General Porter all the troops not absolutely indispensable to protect the Federal lines before Richmond which lines, it may here be remarked, wt re attacked by the Confederates in the course ofthe same evening. In consequence of these orders, the Divisioa of General Howell reached the field of battle about 1 p.m.. and was instantly engaged.

Two brigades of Richardson's Division did not arrive till litter in the eveniugr Meanwhile the Confederates were constantly bringing up more men. fihd all hope of a Federal victory whs soon at an end A balloon reconnoitering in the air continually reported tlie advance of liirli bodies if Confederate troops. THE ritK NCU I'KINCES IN" TUB FIGHT. 1 acrot a imdire the CLickahia: 1) 1 1 1 ri AJ'semarle b'iciirf, arid oa reachifi" iht note ilu opposite bills i erepired in toe vulley below the tie of battle, a mile ur.n a hnjt about 000 of the Federal army being there am d. 1 ci.uld watca the not ofthe eorp, but ofthe officers wh 1 in particular the young Count dt Paris atti his brother, th former cou epicnous, like, his Itoyat ancestor, Her 1 Sr by a peculiar hat.

And heie I msv add that nothing could exceed the gallantry of these young Princes both In the whole course of the aciorr and in their tfforts to check the disorder of the subsequent retreat. The Count de Pjria was attached to the Staff ol General Porter, and for upwards FRIDAY EVENING, AUG. 8. Another Political General. After all that has been said, we hive not, It ap pears, yet Been the last of the political generals "We have suffered so much through the folly appointing other than military men to high military positions, that we had supposed the day when politicians were to be rewarded by pUciag them where the lives of thousands of men and the honor of the country would depend upon the exercising of a knowledge difficult to acquire, nd to which they make no pretensions, had passed by.

If anything was needed to brio? the system Into ntter contempt, the letter of Gov. Hicks, of Maryland, published a few days ago, would effect that object. It appears the Governor's serv.ces in the cause of the Union were believed to be worthy of recognition. He was offered the position of Brigadier General as a recognition of the good work he has done in his native State The paper that records the fact, calls the offer a 'compliment." Gov. Hicks refused the "compliment" in a letter which we have no reason to believe was meant to be satirical.

He says he is old long passed the term usually allotted to man, infirm of body, and sadly nerding "that soft retirement, friend to life's decline." We can hardly Imagine anything more ridiculous than to offer such a man an important military position. To reqnest a blind man to take charge of the National Observatory, or to offer to a Shaker the position ot Commander in Chief, would be hardly greater folly. The poor old gentleman, with "one loot in the grave," as he says himself, and with no experience of, and no ability whatever 'or, military lile, of necessity declined the proposition. This morning it is announced that Mr. Richard BuHteed has been offered a similar position.

We believe that Dick's worst friends never accused him of excess of modesty, and we therefore conclude he will accept the place arid add another to our political Brigadier Gene als. Like the hero of Big Bethel, General Bustsed js a lawyer; unlike him, perhaps, Dick has tried Ms hands at a great many things, and there is no telling but that he will yet cut a more splendid figure than Brigadier General Pierce. He began life as a sshool teacher, joiied the church, and preached acceptable to the bretbren of the Methodist Church, turned lawyer, changed off to politics, was elected to several lucrative offices by the Democratic patty; seeing the way the wind blows he went in for "squaring the Constitution on the eternal principles of (abolishing slavery, in plainer terms.) and i now rewarded by a Brigadier Generalship. If the President was asked to allow Dick Bus teed to try bis hand at making a pair of breeches for bim, he would, no doubt, discard him in favor of bis regular tailor, although the President, like other great men, is said to be remarkably carelesi about the fit of his pantaloons. If the President desired the services of a lawyer with more "brass" and talent combined thau'we ver saw united, no better selection could be made than the new fledged General; but why on earth should a man who could not be entrusted with two yards of broadcloth, lesi he should spoil it, be elevated to a position of the duties of which he knows nothing, and where a single blunder may.cost the lives of thousands of men and bring desolation into a thousand homes General Busteed may have wanted an office; it was inferred from his recent flip flap that he did, but sorely there are a great many ways of rewarding political renegades besides placing them at the head of a division.

Personally, we would like to congratulate the new General, and if we ever visit the tinted field and General Bosteed is io the vicinity, we shall most assuredly inviteourselves to dinner with him in prfference to any man in the army fox Dick ia really a pleasant fe'low. But surely some regard should be pa'd to the fitness of thirjgs, some couslderatisn is due to toe brave fellows who are battling for the coumry, some respect is demanded by the public opinion that so emphatically condemns the appointment of political generals. There are br3Ve officers in the army who led their men through the fiery ordeal of the recent battles if morj brigadier generals are wanted why not select one of them If poliii cal backsliding is to be rewarded, surely with the patronage now at the oiBpo3a' of the President there can be no difficulty in providing for Mr Richard Busteed. Is the man who shouts for Democracy to day and for Republicanism to morrow worthy of a more marked recognition than the brave iffieer who dietiiigmebcs himself on the battle field The army of Napoleon was all but invincible, beeanse every man within it had an incentive to attempt heroic deeds. The puvate might secure the baton of a Marshal, and reach the dignity of a Prince his spirit was not chilled by seeing a civi'iau ignorant of the first idea of military Jjfe, placed above him.

On the first pjge of to day's Eaglt! we publish sketches of Napoleon's Marshals. Read them and mark how Geuerals were made by him Lan res entered the army as sergeant of volunteers; Ondicot enrolled himself at si steen as a private soldier, and after eight years of service won equal rank to that bestowed on Mr. Richard Busteed; DtvonBt joined the army as sub lieutenant, and fought for years before he received aBrieade; Massena, "the cherished child of victory," enlisted as a pnvate, and alwer twenty years of service won nil Brigade. This is the way rank should be won, and tb's is the plan by which an ara'y which marched only to victory was officered. It was not by putting tricky politicians at the head of it.

Tne advancement of one meritorious officer affords opportunity for the advancement of every' officer who ruuKsbelowhim. The Colonel is made Brigadier, the Lieut. Colonel, Colonel, ite. The army loses all heart, all spirit, if deprived of the motive and reward of honorable actior honorable recognition. For this reason all who have the success of the national arms at heart protest agaiust such a policy as that which makes a slimy, slippery politician a Brigadier General.

As the Simuect of Drafting now Onniw a great share of the public attention, the reason which actuated the President in resorting thereto, will not prove uninteresting. Persons in a situa on to know assign the following as the chier ree8t ins of the Executive First Tbe representations of New York banker ami capitalist, 'elated by one Uummiitee i from week to wtelV of 'ate with spti im that the finances 01 lne country could not s1( i and extravagant policy that was being pursued Tht demanded, in in, strongest possible ms. miu ihi mniost energy of the nativ' should be put forth, that i National exhaustion and tbe dratu of the uioiu niigiu be stopped at once by endlnp the war. Secor.iThf urgency of the radical Republicans, win i complained bitterly of the President's failure 1 1 uL 1 their views on certain points or policy, aud who demanded that If the Preaideut would nat take their poliey he should at leasr, if tie expected tbe support of a large portion ofthe party that elected him, inaugurate some vigorous measures. A very hntd interview of this kind last week left the President conTinced that he could not keep the loyal people of the north united lu support of his measures, unless promptly couvluced of their being adequate to the crisl Third Besides the representations of the politicians, the universal demand of the people that the Government should adopt measures likely to secure success.

Fourth The belief thai the rebels had noir got their army up to the largest possible number, and were so exhausted that such a force as we oould aor bring Into the flrjld, woold. utterly ortua the rebellion. Charges Preferred against Inspector Folk and Captain Holbrook. THE EXAMINATION BEFORE TIIE POMCE COMMISSIONERS. At 11 o'clock this forenoon the Board of Police Commissioners proceeded to investigate the charges preferred against Inspector Folk, and Cpt, Holbrook of the 43d precinct, by Snpt.

Juhc A. Kennedy, for an alleged neglect of duty io ihe matter of the recent riot at Watson's Tobacco Factory io Sedgwick street, South Brooklyn. The case was examined before the full Board, consisting of Commissioners Bowen, Bergen and Acton. Mr. Folk was notified that he was charged aa follows To rhe Board of Metropolitan Police I hereby charge John S.

Folk with gross neglect of du'y. spEcrFrcATiox. 1 In this, that tbe said Folk being well aware of a drs turbance having occurred on the afiernoon of Saturday, August 2d, insrant. In the viciDity ot the tobacco manu laciory in Sedgwick Mreet, Brooklyn, in which a pcrtion of ihe people there employed bad been violently abnsad aDd unlawfully threatened, and their lives and property placed in peril, neglected to report the same to the Supt. or to make any arrangements to prevent a recurrence of a similar outbreak.

2. In this, that notwithstanding an order from the 8 a perintendent was received at tbe office oi the said Folk at the hour of 12.45 P. on Monday, Ang. 4th, to tne ION IowiDg effect, namely: "Direct Capt. Holbrook to have a sufficient forca if it takes aP his men, to protect the working people without regard to color, at Lorllard's tobacco factory, on Sedgwick street, from molestation by the rowdy population in tbe neighborhood." Proper precaution was not laken, and a serious outbreak was permitted to take ace, and no Imposing show of authority was displayed until numerous aeBaulis had been made upon unoffending per tons, aDd tbe build'Dg in which they were sheltered, bad been set on fire by the disorderly persons against whom tbe precautionary order had warned him.

3. In ibis, that said Folk utterly neglect3d to notify the Superintendent in any manner whatever, of tbe disturbance having taken place on the 4th of Aug. or of its being In existence and further that be tras not made a report to the Superintendent at tne time this cnarge was preferred (Aug. 5ih, 11 A. any such disturbance having occurred.

John A. Kennedy, Sap't. The charges against Capt. Holbrook were nn. to be of a similar nature.

His case was called on first and ihe Capt. said that he understood the examination had been adjourned till mx week, and hence his witneses had gone aw ay. Icsr ector Folk observed that he was quite pre. paic to proceed with hiB case, and the same was accordingly proceeded with. The first witness called was Jacob Lorrilard.

who testified that his Arm. owned a tobacco factory in Sedgwick street it was not attacked by tbe mob bad no intimation of an apprehension of a riot never had any apprehension of a riot In that neighborhood before last Monday had some idea that bis men might be interfered with when coming to work ap plied with Mr. Charles Kelsey at the Headquarters to Mr Bowen that was about P. M. on last Monday.

Mr. Bowen 'What did I tell you to do A. You told me to go down stairs to Sup. Kennedy. Mr.

B. Did you propose (bat a single policeman should be sent to that neighborhood and mat you would pay for bis service A. Tea, sir. Mr. B.

Did I reply that we would protect your property without pay A. Yes, sir. Mr. B. And rtferrcd you to the Superintendent.

A Yes, sir. Mr. Bowex And you stated to him what you Btated lome? A. Yes Sir. He told me that he would have a ufficient force there to protect tbe black or any colored labor going to work; I understood that on the previous Saturday night there was a alight difficulty in that neighborhood; Iwas told that the not broke out at 12 P.

rhe very time wben Mr. Kelsey and I were here; I did not apprehend any difficulty whatever there that day I saw nothing to lead me to suppose there would be an outbreak against the public peace. The Superintendent I uuderstood, telegraphed to the Inspector to have a sufficient lorce present so as to let the black or any other men go to their work unmolested. I was not present at the ilme of tbe rioting; the foreman of our factory was be is. not present.

Tbe foremen and the police deserve great credit for tbeir efforts to restore order. Inspector Folk Did you make any intimation to me or Capt. Holbrook that you had an apprehension of a riot? The Board thought there was no need of that inquiry, as the witness stated he had come to head quarters in the first instance. Mr. Charles Kelsey sworn Am a resident of Brooklyn.

Mr. Bowen Had you any admonition previous to this nut if aDy disturbance or tne peace? A None whatever. Mr. Bowen You came here on Monday last to see me A. Yes, tit; between 12 M.

and 1 P.M. I own the property that was allocked; beard ot the row on Satur daj nighr, and heard tbat there was dissatisfaction felt on ihe part of tbe neighbors concerning It, and I came up here to iet you kijow in advance as a precautionary aeure. You told me that if it was necessary tbe whole police lorce ol the two cities should be on the ground to fcuoprees any outbreak. "Witness then corruburated v. bat had been tesufled to by Mr.

Lortllard as to tbeir interview wuh Superintendent Keonsdy. "Was not on the grouDd at the rime ofthe riot; went home 10 dinner; beard of Ihe rift and went down and found Intptctor Folk ai.d Capt. Holbrook wiih theirmen protecting ibe col. red girls, understood that thew v.a a rumor around iu ibe neighborhood that there was a deposition on tbe partof the Irish police ofllcjrs not to interfere. For myyell, I have not a word of complaint against auy or ihe police; two Irish officers, 1 think their ijumts are BurLS and llaggcrtv, were especially active iu tui.pretsing the riot.

Capt. Ibrcck cross cxamiued the witness bin tit thii wos tiici ed lurlber than thatneuker he nor Mr. Lorillard gave any imimauon to the Captain or the Inspector that they apprehended a breach oi the peace, they deemed it besLto come to heiidauarters in the first place. Officer Oatf.s testified that he had no intimation of a contemplaied riot: lived abaut 20 feet from trie factory; got to ibe Station House at 12X; Capt. Holbrook was not there, the Sergeant was there; told him.

and he sent down the men wno were there; met the Captaiu about III.eeD minutes after I reported. Uapr. IIoLnuooK sworn Was home at my dinner vihen I heard of lne not; went to the Station House aud told ibe Sergeant io send down the men as they came iu In diuuer; my pre ciucl comprise! the Gib, 10i.ii and 12ih ward; my force is 32 patrolmen. Mr. Kelsey here informed the that the area of lLe precinct was about a quarter of tbe city.

Capt. HoLiiiioiiK Tfle Inspector was there; the riot was suppressed by six men; put out tire Are at the fac rory tnvself. Officer IirriNS sworn "Was not oil duty at the time of the disturbance; was lieme at dinner; heard of ihe riot; 1 nt on no tout and went to set; took my ptsition on AValeoij's stoop to prevent the blacks going out or the thera corning ir: never heard ol any apprehension of a riot that day. ilntss tli detailed briefly the particulars of the slight mus on Saturday night, which have already been published in tbe Faguj. Thomas Watson, sworn Am owner of the factory attackeo; had no premonition ut the rioi; was not thore there has been no neglect of duty on the uirt of the lollce in that neighborhood that 1 know of, aud have Leuril nothing to mat fft cl.

Jamps Bakeu, (col red) sworn Live In Gowanus am foreman lor Mr. Watson; did not think ttere would be any trouble there on Monday; 'iir nothing on the part oi ihe police showing a neglect nfdury; iney protected ibe colored men; Mr. FolU told me if I wautcd Uie men to go to work, he would protect us wiih the whole police force of the city. (inomsE Fi.anlky sworn. Am telegraphic operator at U.e Dt p.

Supi's. cilice in Brooklyn; received the dispatch at sent a ti le gram to tbfc 3d" at did run re ci ie a replj; telegraphed again at aud theWJ au ewered bj tee signal that the instrument would not work; itM ss sul.si (Ue.nlly uolilitd the oilier houses and tho InspfcKir, Uie delay was occasioned by thelappa rauia or the not workiug. Inspector Folk Cetned to put in evidence the relurES of Tuesday morrinf answer to one the charges of the that he cad neglect, ed to re pert. The Inspector wan then sworn and testilled tint he bud no prerriomiion i ihe rioi; first heard nf it at 1 '4 P. immediately repaired tn ihe (iih ward aud brought such officers with him a he could pick up as he passed along; then directed Capt.

Holbrook, as already testilled to; io bis opinion tbe police hud dime everything that was possible to bo done; had as much trouble, been taken to notify me nnd Cspt. Holbrook, as bad been cooje to headquarters, tlie.ro would have been no riot. The case was atljonrue.d till next Tuesday at 11 A. M. ai.ti lost its commmelrng officer, who was made prisoner there.

Ou the other hand, and on another spot, Hooker and Kearney, tocapiui tilL cers, took a large number of prisoners lio ii the Cociederutts. A third attack wss also made hv the rates on Porltr corps, which was beaten track by the Fideral knu artillery and the I ai gunboats. On the ever iugrf the of June the 0 Am: i lihe Putoiuae wns collected on vt tie James Kiver. The poeiiioc which i occu I.its a v.toiz one, called nietim. Tj iiev liene! a eouielimes Malvern Hill.

Trie, ti of the arrnj rested on the river, and fl' uallv covered by the gULboats; only one lak renuin td, therefore to tie guarded. Tne wLnie convoy of bapgnge was in behit the trmv, and the (ier.e.'ai iL cLii.f had su jcet iu resto. iii his fcjiiinjucrcauons wrin nrb atd supplies Tbe tie Id ziifjVi. iueLts by which he had esi jped Irota EiiuatioD great peril, and changed the base of operati(8 wnicb had neeu tbrcttced by Un ereru for ore of greater security, hid tjeeu performed. But the army was ioUIij exhausted.

Fcr five conlicurjus days it had beta incessantly litibiirg and marcblDg; and this undertke torrid heat it a tropicul sun. Numbers of men fell out er.d dropped back into the huge mass of sick and wc uncled who dragged themselves along ibe line of march, as best thej could, and as long ai they could, in a moat piteous and distressing.