Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-11-08
DtIamare Waztffe.
delaware. Nov. 9, 1851.
THE NEWS.

No battle yet on the Potomac, and there
seems TO be no indications of a speedy collision
in that section. Our troops are busily engag
ell erecting huts for going into winter quarters
and the rebels are said to be making similar
arrangements at Manassas. The Potomac still
remains blockaded, no vessels coming up to the
city except al occasional one that steals past
the batteries during the night.
On Saturday last the naval EXPEDITION was
seen in the vicinity of Bull Bay, on the South
Carolina coast, % miles north Of Charleston
1t was supposed landing would be effected at
that point, with view of marching upon
Charleston, but there Is as vet no certain intel
Igence showing that landing had taken place.
The feet had not sustained any serious injury
from the storm that prevailed soon after it
sailed An additional land force Of 10000 men
is said to be concentrated at Annapolis TO ba
added to those that accompanied the expidition
as sooE as vessels can be procured to transport
them.
From Western Virginia We have news that
on Friday last the rebels under command Of
Floyd attacked Gen. Rosecrans, The rebels
were repulsed, and portion Of the forces un-
der Rosecrans was said to have got in the rear
of the enemy, and it was confidently expected
at date OF last advices that the entire command
of Floyd would be captured or cut to pieces.
~ L. r. A.
est.
In Kentucky no general engagement has yet
occurred, though from the position of affairs
at last advices it is highly probable that ere
this there has been battle near Prest onburgh.
There is also likelihood of collisions occur
ing at several other points in the State, and
nothing will prevent it bat the retreat Of the
rebels before our advancing forces Ten thou
sand additional Union troops catered The State
during the present week. The traitor Breck-
| inridse, having resigned his seat in the U. S.
| Senate, is said to be at the head of rebel
| regiment in one Of the Tennessee camps.
The last advices from Missouri indicate a
great battle within few days in the viucinity
of Springfield. Most of the Union army had
concentrated at that point, while Price and
Mccullough had formed junction, and were
posted within few miles of the town, theil
united strength reported at $4,000, and their
design evidently being to risk battle. The
removal OF Fremont, and his retiring
from command, had dispirited our troops, aud
| on that account some fears were entertained
of the result. A defeat ia Missouri at tLi
time would be exceedingly unfortunate.
Lieut.. Gen. Scott has retired from the ser
vice, after long and brilliant military career
He sails for Europe tomorrow.
Gen. Mcclellan has been made commander
in-chief of all our forces, since the retiracy o
Gen. Scott, but still retains active command
of the Army of the Potomac.
A report from Fortess Monroe says Gen
Wool has sent in his resignation. Should the
report prove true, the resignation viii proba-
bly, be attributable TO some of the recent pro
motions or assignments Oe commands, q
which be has taken offence.
FRIDAY MoRxING.- Nothing important thi
morning, Fleet not heard from. No imme
diate prospect of battle in Missouri. Nothing
further from Rosccrans. A fight in whicl
Union troops were victorious reported on tn
west bank of the Mississippi, near COlumbu'
X. Zollicofer still retreating.