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A. P. Hill (search for this): article 1
covered, at Meadow Bridge, the front of Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill, who immediately crossed. The three corig. Gen. Branch (who was now merged with Gen. A. P. Hill.) in the centre, and Gen. A. P. Hill on tGen. A. P. Hill on the right, immediately on the river, Jackson, bearing away from the Chickahominy in this part of themarched to the left of Mechanicsville, while Gen. Hill, keeping well to the Chickahominy, approacheemy there. The military talent exhibited by Gen. Hill in this approach and assault is worthy of grhe operations of Thursday. "As soon as General Hill cleared the road at Mechanicsville, Generally converging to the Chickahominy again; General A. P. Hill in the centre, and bearing towards new Calted at New Coal Harbor here they joined Gen. A. P. Hill. Soon the welcome sound of Jackson's gunng begun the contest, it was taken up by General A. P. Hill in the centre, and by D. H. Hill on the , supported immediately the centre under General A. P. Hill. From the beginning of the conflict, Ja
Branch (search for this): article 1
om Ashland, and proceeding down the country between the Chickahominy and Pamankey rivers, he uncovered the front of Brig. Gen. Branch by driving off the enemy collected on the north bank of the Chickahominy river, at the point where it is crossed by the Brook Turnpike; General Branch, who was on the south bank, then crossed the river and wheeled to the right, down its northern bank. Proceeding in that direction, General Branch, in like manner, uncovered, at Meadow Bridge, the front of Maj. GenGeneral Branch, in like manner, uncovered, at Meadow Bridge, the front of Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill, who immediately crossed. The three columns now proceeded en echelon--Gen. Jackson in advance, and on the extreme left, Brig. Gen. Branch (who was now merged with Gen. A. P. Hill.) in the centre, and Gen. A. P. Hill on the right, immediBrig. Gen. Branch (who was now merged with Gen. A. P. Hill.) in the centre, and Gen. A. P. Hill on the right, immediately on the river, Jackson, bearing away from the Chickahominy in this part of the march, so as to gain ground towards the Pamankey, marched to the left of Mechanicsville, while Gen. Hill, keeping well to the Chickahominy, approached that village a
Napoleon (search for this): article 1
on the North side. "The retreat which began from the North side on Friday night, on yesterday changed into a flight; and the foot races of the armies of the Potomac are now being run down towards the James River, through Charles City. The position of the armies at the time of writing this, owing to McClellan's rapid movements and brilliant strategy, may be designated as decidedly shifting; indeed dissolving views are the principal parts of the flying Federal panorama. "The result of the conflict thus far is a splendid tribute to the capacity of our Commanding General, Robert E. Lee. Henceforth his name is as immortal as history can make a man. The facts when analyzed, as we hope soon to be better able to do, will display a combination of strategy, prudence, vigor and sagacity in planning the attack, that have rarely been equalled in the history of military operation. We are proud of the pure patriot and modest General who has thus unhorsed the boasted 'Young Napoleon.'"
Magruder (search for this): article 1
e approach of each division. As soon as Jackson's arrival at Coal Harbor was announced, Gen. Lee and Gen. Longstreet, accompanied by their respective staffs, rode by Gaines's Mill and halted at New Coal Harbor here they joined Gen. A. P. Hill. Soon the welcome sound of Jackson's guns announced his arrival and that the Battle had begun. "The enemy now occupied a singular position; one portion of his army on the South side of the Chickahominy, fronted Richmond, and was confronted by Gen. Magruder--the other portion on the north side, had turned their backs on Richmond, and fronted destruction in the persons of Lee, Longstreet, Jackson, and the Hills. "These last were therefore advancing on Richmond with their backs to the city; such was the position into which General Lee had forced McClellan. The position which the latter here occupied, however, was one of great strength. "Jackson having begun the contest, it was taken up by General A. P. Hill in the centre, and by D.
Stuart (search for this): article 1
vacuated it during the night, and resumed his retreat, taking direction towards James river. "The operations of our army since Sunday morning have been principally on the Richmond side of the Chickahominy; on Sunday, however, Jackson commanded Bottom's Bridge, and though unable to cross it because it was under range of the guns of the enemy, prevented its use by the enemy, while he built himself another a above, where he crossed his army to the South side on Sunday evening, leaving General Stuart's cavalry on the North side. "The retreat which began from the North side on Friday night, on yesterday changed into a flight; and the foot races of the armies of the Potomac are now being run down towards the James River, through Charles City. The position of the armies at the time of writing this, owing to McClellan's rapid movements and brilliant strategy, may be designated as decidedly shifting; indeed dissolving views are the principal parts of the flying Federal panorama.
Longstreet (search for this): article 1
ursday. "As soon as General Hill cleared the road at Mechanicsville, General Longstreet's corps d'armee, consisting of his veteran division of the Old Guard of ts the Pamankey: General Hill occupying Mechanicsville and the centre, and General Longstreet with General D. H. Hill, composing our right, lying immediately along thein; General A. P. Hill in the centre, and bearing towards new Coal Harbor; Gen. Longstreet and Gen. D. H. Hill coming down the Chickahominy to New Bridge. Arrived a. As soon as Jackson's arrival at Coal Harbor was announced, Gen. Lee and Gen. Longstreet, accompanied by their respective staffs, rode by Gaines's Mill and halted urned their backs on Richmond, and fronted destruction in the persons of Lee, Longstreet, Jackson, and the Hills. "These last were therefore advancing on Richmon taken up by General A. P. Hill in the centre, and by D. H. Hill on the left; Longstreet, in reserve, supported immediately the centre under General A. P. Hill. From
North (search for this): article 1
all on the North bank, and covering a distance of some twelve miles. On the South side, and South of the York River Railroad, are the following roads, so often referred to in the narratives given now, as well as in the battle of the Seven Pines, The Williamsburg road, which connects with the New Bridge and Nine Mile roads at and near Seven Pines, crosses the Chickahominy at Bottom's Bridge. The New Bridge road crosses the Chickahominy about eight miles from the city. Meadow Bridge is North, and the route of our victories being from thence down the southern line pursued on the Chickahominy, is brought up at Bottom's Bridge, due East of the city. We find in the Enquirer, of yesterday, so brief and clear a review of our operations against the enemy in these localities, that we make it a part of this article: "On Thursday at three o'clock Major General Jackson took up his flag of march from Ashland, and proceeding down the country between the Chickahominy and Pamankey r
Hogan (search for this): article 1
and North of the city, and at that point the Central Railroad crosses the Chickahominy. The enemy were posted on the heights beyond. The York River Railroad crosses the Chickahominy about ten miles from Richmond, and about that distance below Meadow Bridge.--Mechanicsville is a mile beyond the Chickahominy, six miles from Richmond, and some two or three miles below Meadow Bridge. Other points which have become famous in the battles are in this order Ellyson's Mill, Beaver Dam, Powhite, or Hogan's farm, and Coal Harbor — all on the North bank, and covering a distance of some twelve miles. On the South side, and South of the York River Railroad, are the following roads, so often referred to in the narratives given now, as well as in the battle of the Seven Pines, The Williamsburg road, which connects with the New Bridge and Nine Mile roads at and near Seven Pines, crosses the Chickahominy at Bottom's Bridge. The New Bridge road crosses the Chickahominy about eight miles from th
Ellyson (search for this): article 1
s. Meadow Bridge is 6½ miles from and North of the city, and at that point the Central Railroad crosses the Chickahominy. The enemy were posted on the heights beyond. The York River Railroad crosses the Chickahominy about ten miles from Richmond, and about that distance below Meadow Bridge.--Mechanicsville is a mile beyond the Chickahominy, six miles from Richmond, and some two or three miles below Meadow Bridge. Other points which have become famous in the battles are in this order Ellyson's Mill, Beaver Dam, Powhite, or Hogan's farm, and Coal Harbor — all on the North bank, and covering a distance of some twelve miles. On the South side, and South of the York River Railroad, are the following roads, so often referred to in the narratives given now, as well as in the battle of the Seven Pines, The Williamsburg road, which connects with the New Bridge and Nine Mile roads at and near Seven Pines, crosses the Chickahominy at Bottom's Bridge. The New Bridge road crosses the
Hester Aun Jackson (search for this): article 1
article: "On Thursday at three o'clock Major General Jackson took up his flag of march from Ashland, and ed. The three columns now proceeded en echelon--Gen. Jackson in advance, and on the extreme left, Brig. Gen. A. P. Hill on the right, immediately on the river, Jackson, bearing away from the Chickahominy in this part ofan acute angle: our left still in advance under General Jackson, lying over towards the Pamankey: General Hill ning the general advance en echelon again began; Gen. Jackson in advance and far to the left, gradually convernted destruction in the persons of Lee, Longstreet, Jackson, and the Hills. "These last were therefore advoccupied, however, was one of great strength. "Jackson having begun the contest, it was taken up by Generaal A. P. Hill. From the beginning of the conflict, Jackson pressed up and D. H. Hill down the Chickahominy. Ohmond side of the Chickahominy; on Sunday, however, Jackson commanded Bottom's Bridge, and though unable to cro
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