New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-13

RECONNAISSANCE IN FORCE.
From officers who have arrived here, 1t is ascer-
tanned that reconnaissance in force, 10000 men,
was made at an early hour this morning, in south
west direction from Alexandria.
MOVEMENTS OF REBELS.
Two thousand Rebels arrived near Accatink yes
terdsy from the main body of their army.
TIE NAVIGATION OF TIE POTOMAC.
The C@ur de Lion has returned to the Navy-Yard
from the hota, and reports that affairs are unchanged
down the river
The Confederate steamer George Page still har-
bors in Quantico Creek, and may be seen from
Budd's Ferry.
Three schooners ran the blockade in open day yes
terdsy They came abreast the Rebel batteries
about II o'clock in the morning, when fire was
opened upon them. They sailed slowly up the
Swssh Channel by the Maryland shore, and although
fortythree rounds were fred at them they all three
escaped untouched. Most Of the shells fred were
apparently from riAed guns, and struck on the Mary.
land shore.
REPORTED CAPTURE OF TIE SUMTER.
family letter received here, dated the 18th of
October on board the frigate Santee, off Galveston,
confirms the report of the capture of the pirate Sum-
trap II seems that she mistook one Of the gunboas
for a merchantmen, ard started in pursuit. When
the gunboat had drawn her out far enough Returned
and ran her ashore. Her officers and crew are prs-
oners on board of the Niagara.
PASSPORTS.
The Secretary of State to-day Issued the following
order:
Circumstances which have recently occurred
,lav 10 nrpy ref
that no person, whether citizen or foreigner, will
be allowed 10 pass the lines Of the United States
army in any direction without passport, signed OF
counteriged by the Secretary Of State; and If any
person sall attempt to pass, he VIII be liable 70 ar
GOV ""'' WIN. H. SEWARD
II had been further ascertained on application at
the State Department to-day, that such passes will
only be granted to persons upon business for the
Government of the United States.
CLOTHS FOR THE ARMY.
Onartermaster-Geuera Megs has invited propo-
GALS to be received by the United States Qusrtermas
ter at Philadelphia until noon Of the 18th inst, for
furnishing cloths for army clothing. Each proposal
must be accompanied by samples. Light or dark
blue cloth s preferred, snd light grcys will not be
considered.
This looks to tie reclothiug of an army Of from
400 600 to 500 600 men, thus aording encouragement
10 manufacturers, and necessarily involving an
nenditure Of millions OF dollars.
GOOD NEWS FROM EUROPE.
The official advices from Europe just received,
show strengthening of the belief IN the restoration
of the Union. and increased confidence that the Adj
ADMINISTRATION will be able TO re6sablsh It's authority,
and especially gratifying in these respects is the
news from England.
CLOTHING FOR PRISONERS AT RICHMOND.
Gen. Wool has been instructed to communicate
with the proper Confederate authorities, under Tag
of truce in reference TO facilities for supplying the
prisoners in their custody with clothing and other
necessaries.
The release of Lieut. Albert Kautz on his parole,
for limited period has been reciprocsted on our
part by the release of rebel prisoner.
QUIET on THE UPPER POTOMAC.
A letter received to-day from Darnestown, reports
all quiet on the Upper Potomac
PERMANENT COURT MARTIAL.
The General Court Martial, Of which Major
Atterbury of the New-York 9th Is President and
Cant. Collins Of the Zouaves DAfrque ia Judge
Advocate, has been made permanent court for the
division by order of Gen. Mcclellan Several
capitsl eases will be tried immediately, among which
are two for murder.
THE PENSACOLA.
The machinery Of the new steamer Pensacola was
tested to-day 1t worked enthusiastically
FLAG PRESENTATION.
handsome flag was yesterday afternoon presented
10 Company G Of Berdans Shsrpshooters by citizens
of Albany, Y. II was received on behalf OF the
company BY Leut.-Col. Mesrs.
NAVAL OPERATIONS.
The Administration will act With promp'nsss IN
maintaining whatever successes the Expeoiaon m"y
have ALREADY achieved in the neighborhood OF Beau
To-, A. AT the commencement of the preparation a
,n5;ed silence was observed in official quarters, no
now there ia apparently no disposition to speak oil
tho nreent or prospective movements in that conDec-
ton.
CONFIDENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATIONS.
Accounts continue to be received here from Gov
eminent officers and others at the North, of the
confidence Of manufacturers aud capitalists In 'be
Administration.
MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
B.ADoUARTs OF THE AI,sY, !
WAsn1sofos. Nov o 1917
CysfnAI ORDERS No. 0.-The following De-
partmenis are formed from the present Departments
Of the West Cumberland, and Ohio;
/. TIE Department Of New-Mexico, to consist OF
the Territory OF New Mexico, to be commanded ny
Col. L. H. $. Canley, U. 5. A.
9. The Department OF Kansas, TO inclune tse oLAe
az Ksnsas. the Indian Territory west OF Arkansas,
and the Territories Of Nebraska, Colorado, and ia
ko.a. TO be commanded by Major-Gen. Hunter,
Headquarters at Fort Leavenworth.
g. The Departure of the missouri 70 incnde tne
States OF Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, H.
Inois, Arkansas and that portion of Kentucky wet
of the Cumberland river, 70 be commanded by MAJ.
Gen. H. w. IlaIleck, u. ). A.
A. The Department oftho Ohioto consist OF the S.ase
AZ i:.., Jnd;aua and that u.nrfioD OF Ken