The Sun.
London, England, 1862-11-03 00:00:00

of the North will speedily be put down and be
buried in the same grave."
The following are the principal despa'ehes re-
ceived from General M'Clellan's army since the last
mail

" Frederick, bid., Oct. 20.

" The indications of an early movement are in-
creasing. The recent reconnaissance has proved of
much service in revealing the disposition of the
forces of the enemy, and furnishing much needed
information in regard to their future intentions.
The rebels, upon the return of the Federal forces,
re-occupied the positions from which they fell back
with about the same force as before. They have
three pieces of artillery and one or two regiments
of cavalry near Halltown."
" Headquarters Army of the Potomac,
Oct. 21, Evening.
"An expedition started from General Slocum's
command this morning, for the purpose of inter-
cepting and capturing a force of rebel cavalry, under
Captain Dug, who were foraging near Lovetsville,
Loudon county, Virginia. It was in every respect
successful, but the details are not known.
,t Thirty-two prisoners were taken, among whom
was the captain, and ten of the enemy were killed.
4, The Federal loss was one man killed and four
wounded."

" Washington, Oct. 19.
"By special despatch from the limes' correspon-
dent at Centreville, we take the following :
" General Stahl left Centreville on Wednesday,
with a force of cavalry and artillery, for the pur-
pose of finding and fighting Stuart, who was known
to be moving south from Leesburg, east of Bull
Run Hills, and threatening our advance. At night

we concentrated at Chantilly, and on Tuesday morn-

ing advanced to Aldie.

" Stuart declined the challenge and fell back.
There was skirmishing with the enemy's videttes
and some prisoners were captured.
" On Friday morning Gen. Stahl advanced to-
wards Ashley's Gap, driving in the pickets of a force
of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, under Gen. Hill,
occupying passes in the vicinity. At New Salem
he captured a number of pickets from the rebel force
at Warrenton. After a brief rest General Stahl
advanced to White Plains, and encamped for
the night, throwing forward pickets to Thorough-

fare Gap, and sending a small force to look after
a supply train of seven waggons, five loaded
with forage and two with commissary stores,
which had left Centreville on the same day
for the use of his command. The train was
found and supposed to be safe. It was halted
at Newmarket about two o'clock on Saturday morn-

ing, and at about half-past six o'clock was captured
by 500 North Carolina Cavalry, together with 15 of
our soldiers and teamsters. The rebels conveyed
the booty to Warrenton.
" On learning his loss General Stahl moved for-

ward, hoping to recapture the train. The enemy ap-
peared intending to occupy Thoroughfare Gap to
prevent General Stahl's passage, and met our
advance, under Major Knox, before we had pene-
trated far. Major Knox charged at the head of his
force, and after a short skirmish the enemy fled.
Our forces pursued to the vicinity of Warrenton,
but after vainly endeavouring to entice the enemy
out to fight, terminated, the reconnaissance by fall-
ing back to Centreville, which place they reached at
one o'clock this morning. We captured about 100
prisoners, 12 horses and one caisson, and lost besides
the train, two horses killed.

" Our scouts now report rebel pickets within two
miles of Centreville, and a cavalry force at Bristow
station, to and from which the rebels are moving
trains."

The following is Gen. Negley's official report o:
;he battle of Lavergne :
" Head-quarters, Nashville, Oct. 9.

" Sir,—Major-Gen. J. R. Anderson, Brigadier-
Gen. Forrest, and Governor Harris have been
rapidly concentrating a large rebel force at La-
vergne, 15 miles east, with the avowed intention of
assaulting Nashville. Deeming it a favourable op-
portunity to check this project by a sudden blow,
a concerted movement was made on the night of
the 6th inst.

" A force of 400 infantry, 400 cavalry, and four
pieces of artillery, under command of Gen. Palmer,
was sent by the Murfreesboro-road, at the same
time 1,800 infantry, under Col. Miller, marched by
a circuitous route to the south of Lavergne. The
enemy's piekets and videttes were in considerable

force on the roads, and skirmished with our advance

for ten miles, enabling the main force, consisting of
one regiment, the 32d Alabama infantry, one steel
rifled cannon, and 3,000 cavalry, to assume a posi-
tion, forming their line in anticipation of our entire
force advancing on the Murfreesboro-road, which
was part of our object.
" The enemy commenced the action by opening
fire with three pieces of artillery at the distance at
300 yards. This was soon silenced by a shell from
one of our gims exploding their ammunition chest.
At the moment the enemy were directing their
movements against the right flank of General Pal-
mer's force, Colonel Miller's infantry arrived, ad-
vancing in a splendid line of battle, and delivering
a well-directed fire into the enemy's ranks, which
was followed by a skilful development right and left
to cut off their retreat.
" The Confederates held their ground for thirty

minutes, then fled in the wildest disorder, leaving
175 prisoners in our hands, among whom were two
lieutenant-colonels and a number of line officers,
three pieces of artillery, ordnance and quartermas-
ter's stores, a large amount of provisions, camp
equipage, personal effects, a stand of regimental
colours, and two railroad cars, which we destroyed.
Their defeat was complete. Their loss in killed
and wounded was about 80. The conduct of our
officers and men was highly meritorious, with nume-
rous instances of individual bravery and efficiency.
" A report in detail will b. forwarded to you the
first opportunity.
" Our loss was five killed, nine wounded, and
four missing.
" I have the honour to remain, yours very truly,
" JAMES S. NEGLEY, Brigadier General
Commanding.
" Colonel J. B. Fry, Assistant Adjutant
General and Chief of Staff."

Louisville, Oct.t
forces
yesterday, John Morgan left LexingtonLu with hie oces
yesterday, passing through Versailles, thence
through Lawrenceburgh at daylight, ana was at
Bloomfield this afternoon. Gen. Dumont is in pur-
suit. There has been no fight between Dumont and
Morgan.
g. Buell is reported just south of Mount Vernon.
Crittenden's army corps is further south in pursuit
of Bragg. It is supposed the rebel army is aiming
to cross into Tennessee by Big Creek Gap and Wil-
son's Gap. Buell is in closepursuit, anditis believed
he will force the rebels to fight or capture a large
portion of them before they reach Cumberland Gap.
" The Perrysville battle at Chaplin's Hills was
brought on prematurely, and against the orders of
Gen. Buell, whose plans for enveloping the whole of
Bragg's army were thwarted, and his pursuit of the
rebels delayed by that circumstance."
The New York Chamber of Commerce, at a meet-
ing on the 21st ult., passed the following resolu-
tions :
" Resolved,—That this chamber has heard with
profound emotion the graphic account given by
Capt. Hager of the burning of his ship Brilliant on
the 3d day of October.
(Here follows a narrative of the destruction of the
Brilliant.)
Resolved,—That in view of theatrocity, it is the
duty
of this chamber to announce, for the informa-
tion of all who are interested in the safety of human
life—the life of sbil weelzed passengers and crews—
that henceforth the light
of a burning ship at sea
will become to the American sailor the signal that
! lures to
destruction; and will not be, as in times past,
the beacon to g
, at
generous and intrepid ma-
the unfortunate.
henceforth
self-preservation
law of first dictate of prudence, as it is the first
nature, and
the Brilliant consequently the
call be only destruction of
against humanity, characterised '
and all who as a crime
willingly aided and have know-
ingly and
abetted must
participators in the crime.
" Resolved,—That this chamber . has not failed to
notice a rapid change in British sentiment, trans-