The national Republican., 1861-11-23
ARMY AFFAIRS.

Gen. Brooks, vent out'on - fofaging aud re-
connoitering expedition. They passed on with.
out accident or moleststion, to Flint's Hill.
and took possession Of Il and the surrounding
country, threw out pickeis in every direction,
and then, under the skillful management of the
forage master, the foragers took possession Of
hay enough to load seventy wagons. From .
high point on the hill, they had view Of
regiment of rebel infantry, squadron Of cav
airy, and battery of artillery; they appeared
to be between Fairfax CourtHouse and Cen.
trevlle, and about eight miles from our pI esent
outposts. Having accomplished the object Of
the expedition, it returned to quarters, the
same night, in good condition, and without
having been subjected to the slightest accideut
While upon Fliut's Hill, they received infor-
nation tha, the rebels had. constructed an ar
tliery road from Flint's Hill to Germantown.
REVIEW AND SHAN FIGHT.
Yesterday there was a grand review Of Gen.
Smih's division, on the Virginia shore Of the
Potomac. A number Of civilians were pres
ent, a, it was understood that the division
would be reviewed by Gen. Mcclellan, but as
he was detained by urgent business In this city,
the review was made by Gen. Smith.
After the troops had passed In review, they
were drawn up in line OF battle, to attack an
imaginary enemy in the direction Of Lewins-
Vile. The boys were all "eager for the fray"
and when they were ready, they commenced
firing hy companies, then by regiments, and
n.xt by brigades, and then every man " went
in ~ on his own hook They fought with great
spirit aud energy In this way for nearly an
hour. The artillery occupied a prominent po-
stiou, and played their part with great gal
lantry, giving 6ns exhibition Of their skill.
Colonel Frielman's cavalry occupied a prom
inent positi' n. and at the close of the engage
ment, he made splendid charge, which excited
universal admiration. The brgades Of Gen.
elals Han, ock. Brooks, and Brannsn, together
with Mott's and Barr's batteries. signaized
themselves by their efficiency and bravery,
while Ayres' battery, on Smoot's Hill, snuff
ing h. battle from afar," sailed 10 with the
rest, and fought as valiantly as any Of them.
1t is asserted, upon the word of the " reliable
gentleman !" who was on the field, that there was
no retteat, and nobody hurt, although the roar
of battle was terrific.
In order to drill the men In all the duties
incident,to a battle, large number of ambu.
,nces were near the field, so that the horses
could smell powder, and become used to the
n"is., of conflict, while the drivers would play
wnupd"d, and we're put In and out Of the am
bulancea
Among the incidents, which somewhat marred
the interest If the day, was the serious injury
rrceiv, d by Charles Treuter, of Col. Friedman's
cavalry, who was thrown from bis horse while
making the charge.
Col. Church, Of the New York Sun, who was
on horseback busily engaged in taking notes
of the exciting scenes before him, and being
in front Of Col. Friedman's cavalry when they
made their charge, very narrowly escaped seri-
Gus irjury, which was only avoided Dy his
superior hnrsemanship; he was sigbtly wOuad
ed by sabre cut, but returned to the city last
night. and is doing we'll.
THE suRGEoN OF THE N. 2. THIRTY THIRD.
It was announced, in the New York Tribune
that DR.. Mulford, Of the above regiment, was
accidentally killed on the day Of the late grand
review, in consequence OF which his brother
trrived y, sterday, for the purpose Of convey
ing his remains to New York. but very unex-
p, 6tedly found him in bis saddle at the review
of yesterday, quite well, not having been In.
jnred, as reported. At the review on WednSs-
day. Col. Taylor. and Or. Dckerson were to-
ge,her on the field, when a bugle announced
the arrival Of Gen, Mcclellan, whersupon the
C 'loncl started In haste TO join bis regiment,
and the doctor followed, when bis horse be-
game unmanageable, and ran over private,
withonrt huttlng him. and threw the doctor,
who was slightly injured.
The Colonel was put uader arrest upon the
presumption that he was racing, but yesterday
General Franklin restored his sword, having
| a,certained that his arrest was without cause,
and toe gallant Colonel has again assumed COM
mand of his regiment.
| HANDSOME FLAa
will be presented to Captain Gary's company
of cavalry. at p O'Clock this afternoon, at Camp
Marcy, halt mile beyond Fort Cochrane The
flag il the gift Of The ladies' Of Washington.
| BIG GUNS.
A number of large columbiads, rinsd can.
non, and heavy siege mortars have arrived in
this city, within few days past. via Washing.
ton Braoch railroad. Numbers OF big gnns
not bored out, arrive almost every day, princi.
pally from the West Point and Piteburg found.
ries. Twelve pieces Of light artillery, for
Blepkers brigade, arrived on Wednesday.
| MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
The following military appointments were
made yesterday:
Robert Smythe, of Iowa, to be an additional
paymaster (of volunteers.)
Frederick q, Ogden, OF New York, to he a
second lieutenant Of First regiment OF U. s.
cavalry. ...
Capt. John N. schofeld, First artillery, U.