Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-29
FEDERAL CALCULATIONS.
THE WAR T OEND sOON-wHAT WAS EXPECT
AT ~LEESBURG.

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WASHINGTON. October 20.-A special to the
New York Tribune says: Two officers, promi-
neut in the volunteer service, are suspected of
giving information of our movement to the
enemy. A New York colonel, now under arrest
for Standardization IS one of them.
Only yesterday, Mr.. Seward assured a mem
Der Of the diplomatic body that the little affair
of the southern instruction would blow over
within three months, the ports would all be-
opened, and peace and prosperity reign.
Fifteen Of the New York 22d went scouting
yesterday nearly TO Fairfax Court House. They
saw about half a regiment Of rebels and no more.
They were at first mistaken by the inhabitants
for southern soldiers, and were enlightened as
to the plans Of the rebels. So far as was known
~ the citizens. il was stated that BeauregaTd and
Johnston intended 10 make no stand this side OF
Contcrville, on the nights, Of which, however,
if followed there, they would oppose the Union
forces for a while, but then pressed, would with
draw to their old position beyond Bull Run.
They report no Instructions Vi ba-lcades on the
way.
1t is certain that the rebels have a very small,
if any, force at LeeSburg, and are evacuating ii
altogether as fast as possible. The same is true
Of Fairfax Court House, as Is Te-eStablshed by
a reconnaissance. If there is any line Of de-
tense beyond the old one, it extends toward
Aqua Greek. The theory that the rebels have
fallen upon the Rlppahannock is unreliable.
The courtmartial in the case Of Col. Meter
meets Tomorrow at Alexandria. His uuquali-
fed a]cquittal is beyond a doubt.
A contraband arrived within General McCalrs
lines yesterday. He reads and writes with taci-
ity. lie was attached TO the Louisiana brigade.
The brigade had been stationed near Fairfax
Court House. On Wednesday they were all
1 H. g.
was currently reported that a stand was 10 be
made. The cause of the order to move back
was the expectation of IN immediate attack from
Mccall, and 50 great was their haste that they
left large quantities OF flour and other provi-
siOns
Dispatch TO the New York Heraldl
The city has been very quiet.
The advance Of our forces has much dimin-
ished the number Of uniforms upon our streets
and around the hotels. Gen. McClellau's Sun.
day order seems to have been strictly enforced
1t appears that the government, through It's
agents in England, has purchased a large guam.
titv OF blankets, to the extent Of at least 100000,
and that 10000 more are yet to be purchased,
Some Of these, it Is said, have already arrived.
The government was compelled 70 the exercise
Of this foresight before the approach OF winter
As no blankets could be got in this market, al
though it is supposed that several spectators
are holding them bach for higher prices.
Ia regard to the expedition fitting cut to Ope-
rate against Mexico, cur ministers at Paris and
London assert positively that neither Of these
governments has entered into any arrangement
with Spain TO join in the alleged expedition.
The reply to the communication Of Secretary
Seward, which was addressed some time ago 70
these governments respecting the designs oil
these powers, has not vet been received. ON
government has all along been assured, both by
England and France, that they had no object in
their interference in Mexican affairs other than
90 protect their citizens and obtain reparatiOu
for outrages perpctrated upon them, and which
are of long standing.
1t is a remarkable fact that the troops Of
neither army have occupied the soil of Noun.
Vernon, unless il has taken place within q few
DAYS. A general watchlulness has been kept or
that place by our troops. Should they attemp.
To erect batteries there, they will be Tepulsed by
Mcclellan without delay, and the place protected
by q guard OF honor, composed of troops thai
have distinguished themselves.
The advance Of the army has rendered it
necessary that the headquarters Of the genera
commanding should be removed TO Virginia
Arrangements are being made, and it is expected
in afew days Gen. McClellan's quarters viii b,
in the midst Ofcamps on the other side.
1t is said the movements Of Gen. Mccall a
toe head of his division toward Leesburg is in
tended to cut off the rebels.
If they have gone il the direction Of Harper,
Ferry, as some suppose, instead of falling bacl
on Manassas-they have most likely done tn,
latter-Gen. Mccall will probably fail TO fnt
the enemy in the direction he is now marching