The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-04
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF ran PorcxAc d

at this place this Afternoon and at the same time
accompanying party towards Leesburg from Harrsons
ysanu. inc ehemys pckets retired TO intrenchments
report OF recommending party yet received. havo
means or crossing hundred and twenty five once
~ ten minutes ut each of two River failing slowly
AW M c. P. STONE, Brgadicr General
INTERVIEW OF F0REIGN MINISTER'S WITH THE sEcRE-
TARY OF STATE.
The English and French Ministers had protacted inter
views with the Secretary of State to-day. No
has yet been received by the government to the
ncation Of Secretary Seward TO the English French and
Spanish governments respecting their in sending
expedition to Mexico. Until the government receives
arcpy it cannot act. When it does win act promptly
The government is determined, notwithstanding has
Father formidable rebellion TO put down hone to
permit any interference with the affairs Of our neigh
boring republics. The Monroe doctrine viii rigdly ad
hered TO. t8
THE ARMY RErrRNG BOAR.
The Army Retiring Board has nearly completed its
abos, having disposed Of all the cases which have
before Il. The last acted upon to day. Capt
John C. simms Ordnance corps and Capt Joseph L. It'd
ball. Tenth infantry. retired to-day TO take effect
November /, 1851.
RESIGNATION.
The resignation Of Brevet Lieut.. Col. septoe, Ninth
infantry, has been accepted, to take effect Nov 1851
ALL QUIET ALONG THE UNION LINES.
All has been quiet to-day and tonight along whole
lines.
1t is nos true that Gen. McCss pckats were driven in
on Saturday. D+
RECOVERY OF THE BODIES OF SOLDIERS.
Five bodies of soldiers taken from the Potomac
river this morning, they floating past tho Chain
Bridge, and were brought to the city. They are evi-
IDENTIFY some Of those drowsed at Bas BuG the 21st
of0ctober. They rch mutiated and have not yet
beca identified. The frsshet occasioped by the recent
rsns will probably throw to the surface upon the
banks, the bodies Of oil who drowned that
SION. ...U.
THE DESCENDANTS OF LAFAYETTE AND RocHAMBEAU
TENDER THEIR SERVICES TO THE PRESIDENT.
The Count de Sayre lneal descendant of Count Rocham
beau, Of American Revolution fame has rendered his
military service tcshe President has been assured
that they will be accepted.
The same answer has been given to the Baron DC
schonen, descendant Of General Lafayette is expected
| they will soon reach the United States. .,-s.e
| ARuvALeyzF A PRISONER IRON RICHMOND.
Lieutenant AIRED Kantz Of tho steamer Flag whe has
been psssonerln the hands the rebels since 25th
of June, arrivcG here Fridey He captured Of
Hatteras lnst&hie in charge of prize schooner and
absent onis parole for lheearpose of eecoiug
change of prisoners lie says Union prisoners at
Richnsgnd are suffering from TIC weather irsuciency
Of clothing. In arrangement for exchange OF
prisoners cnsn not be effected is to his con
| lnAsscut Id Richmond Jail inSsfty days
| 'rER REMAINS O8' COLONEL BAKER.
Tkcibody Of Colonel Baker will be removed hence on
Thrsdaynorning, arriving Philadelphia esrly in tho
afternoon, where will bo received by military au
thocltiessd escorted Independence Hail. s1 will lie in
stale the next day. Sunday il will be exposes to
tic City eiall, New York and on Monday placed in the
staneffor CALIFORNIA; charge Of Charles S. Drew
orcgoni H. E. FanLigan ;c1 San Francisco EN- Barnum
of0resar and w. H. was'ace, Of Washington Territory
who will accompany the remains far as Now York
j ErTozfx OF REBEL AGHr.s TO oBrArH #aTNcH INTER
a1 FERENCE IN AMERICAN AFFARss. io i.fa
letters received herc sny the last mni From Europe
from high and relisSIesoces in Par mention the fac
efforts are being nade through the Cham
Der cfCommerce and oshsr organizations ID. rebel agent
asnccers, TO induce the Emperor NaFoleor Interior
N American Affairs 10 alleged, also, that Prince Ma
pceon using hisineuence in this dirocton and thS
r. hs Interviews Sth Vie Emperor, Aince Ills
j Erapce he favorg the rebel cause. The writer
who ssss ndiEaslo terms with ltise Emperog.
asscsts positively the. there is laot the slightea
1 danger Of an Interference in any whatever bs
the Emperor with aeahr on this continent His sympa
tE'ea, kc says, an the side OF abe Geera govern
/ nsens. " sr -Bf cei itsle er ~, s54t.& Yaafs1.
| GHE COURT hAxgAAn IN THE oAAE .oF scoL. MILES
The court martial iuthe of Col Miles which ha
been in session ersseveral weeks will report their Ind
1 pg tothe Commanding General in fewdsys 1t is un
i dersnsd they have, acquitted the Colonel It is Ok
Hoped That this gallant officer will restored to M
cckansnd in the army where his seryises, experience
snd ability are just nov much needed gt.. y..e4.,
| OFFICERS oErTHE TRACK OF aEsEL AGENTS. ,a
Edy oiscrs.xse again tho tssck Of seveca
distinguished ndsidusi in New York. Philadelphia ant
Baltimore who areknsvn to be secretly aiding and abst
1 ting the rebels in rsOro ways than one. ....
OREIascToNs ON uHEsssowER PoToMA C-9rHE FIRING
| 1s ON THE RBEL erEAMER GHlRGE rAGE.
i A~,tlaa
the Navy Yard thismornng. There is nosi ag repor
of river news. AAwas G1et in the 1eghsc,hood Of TN
postorof the vesseS -of tho feet abovefhe blockade
OyserLoats pass the blockade in ez.her .section with
mpun4y The rebals afford O mmunitio.
i upon, them. i. s,"4 tst..f,. ..a.s4 Ns-
/ OrTss rsday aftenneen ponndrF 1rrot gun,
from Mater Doubleday;s terry planted or the shor
Bnst's Ferry, and opened for the rstsi1e tn,
rebeistaner George Page lying opposite ntho mouth
Quantieo creek. The rebel battery Shipping Point
turned THE fire. The canRonade contalueda two
hours, dur which eine forty fifty shotawere free
from guns. Several oi.olr shells busat direy
the rebel steamer it believed that her Cntriggipg at TIN
bow -ried away. Twoshes from rebel battery
4 burst aeartae encamIcnen of the First Bassachusc
| regiment lat did damage. Gener&, Hoakr waf
/ present duri.g the engagement
on Thursaey night smaal craft ran ahe fotomac
blockade an passed do~ntt river what attracting
AMY attention from the rael batteries ahopt half
past o;clzck Fri4nyasrning four Anal ,systcr
boats coming daMn tie Potomac When Ghey
ge3 within rasse Of the batteries Shipping Boint ths
oe7tral batte1t Evansposf opsDed them. Thelsats
passed unnlaTaS Our guns at ksdd's Ferry I'D
tur the fire. Il the afternoon battery the shore
opeEed again On5e rebel seaner George Page. Ten shots
ircd at her Some OF them went over hsr, ,hw
be hull is obseu.ed their eject is1ot known Hardly
had aie firing ceased when sciasoncrs Appeared In
sight ,ming down ae river. The be.tcries shipping
Point tssd them. and continued Lng till they had
passed one shcii exploded between the OF tho
larger schooner the pieces falling eash side, njuring
nobody al board. Esund shot went right her
bows Neither vessel was struck Js the afternoon,
while the frng progressing, the First Massachusetts
regiment went through skrm.sh1irll the beach
The rebels did not direct their tire upon the
regiment Daring the day General Sckes adc recon
nossance along the banks Of The Potomac in the vicinity o.
JEdian Head with view OF selecting positions for the
regiments in hsa brigade, it should he brought
into action near that point. A ss
r DEATH OF A NAVAL HERO.
Ern~Gt Walton the belonging TO the Resoute,
who VIVA wounded In endeayorpe 80 CAPTURE rebel boat