The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-26

OUR DARNEsTowN CORRESPONDENCE.

OUR DARNEsTOwN CORRESPONDENCE.
DARsEsTowN, Nd, Nov. 81, 1861.
Governor BanIs Visa TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Ansoug tie Members Of the Neso Pork NiatA Regiment.
Ayyest Jeso Charged auih Aiding Soldiers to Dessr-
The Sutler Of the Nep York Ninth Regiment Sold O1s BY
the Provost Marshal for Selling Liquor IN the Camps and
TIE Proceeds Turned Over 10 Uncle Sam, de-, dc.
inc day before yesterday General Banks went down to
washington. He returned yesterday afternoon. There
are various specuations aoat the object Of his
journey.
An inspection OF tents is to take pacen this division Of
inc army IN Day or two, with view Of having all that
arc defective replaced by better ones Some consider this
an indication that the troops will winter where they are
Is pretty certain, however, from the nature Of tho
roads and the freezing Of the canal which occurs every
WINTER that will BIO necessary for them to be nearer
their base OF operations
THO New York Ninth regiment has SO sicky of
ate that has been found necessary change the oca
.'on Oh 'neir camp 1t was accordingly shifted about
half mile to-day, and II occupies pleasant and
healthy situation. There is doubt that the IN
healthy locality in which tho encampment OF the
Ninth was situated before was the prolific
cause OF the sickness which has so much
crippled the regiment. They were in On gooa
hoah as any corps in the fold before pitching their
will soon be well again.
The booming of heavy guns audible throughout the
greater part Of the day here from tho direction Of the
Lower Potomac. Many opinions expressed 10 the
cause OF the firing some insisting that battle IN
progress others Tint artieriss practising, and
more that it was rebel artillery practice.
Jew named Emanuel Hartman was arrested near
Poolesvle day for assisting soldiers and
cape to the North through Frederick He had clothing
store and would sell disorders clothes that they might
escape in citizens dress. Many had been too well sup
piled by him. At last, however, the officers got wind of
the affair and Disgusting themselves applied tho Israel
ito for clothes ntmatng their desire to desert the
vice OF the United States The Jew sold at last He
concluded TO let desestcrs have citizens Dress They
purchased them and after hard bargain completed
the Jew discovered to his cost that his cnpdy had
once carried him too far He is now under arrest.
than "S "ur osso gown tne rer more
ago, and walked inland some three four mics They
not only returned safely to their comrades but reported
having seen no traces OF the enemy in any direction
Ono OF our men shot fowl tho Potomac Yesterday
within few yards of the Virginia side of the river Tho dis
lance at which tins extraordinary example Of marksman
snip occurred mast have been a least hnndf yards
The goods of the suter Of the Ninth regiment Of Now
York were sold at auction by order Of the Provost
Marshal for the benefit Of Uncle sam This proceeding
in consequence of the sutler violating the law pro-
hbiting tho sale OF liquors in the camps.
DARNnsrowY, Md, Nov. %, 1861.
Thanksgiving Day Among the Massachusetts, Troops-A
Grand Bat-Pro7ect Of IN approaching Battle de-
The celebration Of the festival of Thanksgiving by tho
much mirh and great relief tho nonotony of camp
fe Tho Fifteenth regiment, which is quartered about
nine miles from here took the lead Of all the others most
decidedly. They got up bali to which many Indies
were invited, from the city Of Baltimore
Many of them attended and the affair entirely sue
cessfu. To BIO sure, tho ballroom was not tho most
elegant nor its decorations the most elaborate but it was
adorned by tho graceful presence Of female forms and
the sparkling eyes Of feminine beauty. It might be
truly said of it, that was made up Of far women and
brave men," Indeed ono could not help recalling tho
celebrated ball of Brussels the occasion OF this one
especially when the laundering voice OF artillery
was audible at intervals. Waterloo has not vet
followed, however, though one can tell how
soon may. Let US hope that this camp bal,
may be tho prelude of equally successful
and decisive contest There is something peculiarly int
resting in the sight Of ball where ladies mgle in the
dance with soldiers like the one Of which
the Potomac is the theatre. Ladies appear to pos
gaces whom they brighten the camps their presence
Divine service was celebrated by tho chaplains OF tho
different regiments and appropriate dscouses delivered
by them There considerable use of turkeys and
other good things, many of which doubly recherche
On account OF their scarcity in camp and the difficulty of
procuring dolcaces in the camps of army engaged in
campaign General Banks entered into the spirit OF the
celebration like true OF the Fay State visited
several of the regiments Of his native the course
Of the day. much TO inform himself Of their condition
In camp from personal observation them his
congratulations OH the return Of another Thanksgiving
day.
There prevalent here all day yesterday to
the effect that battle was fought tho night previous at
Falls Church, virginia This was caused by tho fact
that number Of surgeons have been ordered from this
wing Of the army to Washington for few days. and also
because Of cannonadc which heard here the day
before yesterday. This suggests the query .Whv ara
surgeons ordered from the right wing OF tho army to
Washington" Perhaps there will be for them in
that direction in few days. At all events the fact s
singular, II not significant OF an approaching battle
II is with pleasure | am able to inform you that the
good wcat of the past day has, produced de
cded change for the better in tho condition of the horses
the government service in this district Tho present
spell Of fine weather is also great relief to the army 60
ncray, as we'll "a source OF pleasure to every one
The nnbroken routine OF the camps still continues Does
this extraordinary calm Indicate Storm How much
longer will this unnatural Spectacle be before tho public
nf two great hostile armies whose pckcts sight of
zach other quietly watching the movements Of the other
JAMESTOWN, Md, Nov %, 1851
Rebels a. Pracce-A Movement Impending-7ne Harris
Cucalry-Edects Of the Good WsaMer--Busness in the
Camps, &c, dc.
The loud thunders of rebel cannon have been heard
dent that the enemy has good supply of ammunition
Yesterday morning the rebels brought
battery into play at the Great Fails, about
twelve miles Distant. down the river. They
pactiscd on this occasion in most practical by
firing shells across the Potomac among the Union picxos
Oar pcsets returned the fire with their rifles and soon
compelled the rebel battery to retro. The distance
which divided the comba,ans was about hair nile or
a little more than the width Of tho Potomac at that
point
New knapsacks, caneens and other equip
mcns Of a like character, have been ordered
to be immediately supplied to tho soldiers of
the First brigade, General Abcrcr0mbios. There ia
also to be another review of this brigade week.
These circumstances with others Of similar nature
such ordering the men to have supply OF cooked pro-
visions on hand few days in Observation-Disclosures some
important than that Of retiring winter
quarters.
Tic detachment of cavalry Under the command Of Major
Lewis, OF Van Aliens New York regiment, which has
been hero for some time, has received orders to
Pooesvile next week, to JOIN tho balance of the Second
regiment. The Ira Harris Cavalry, of New York, now
route from Baltimore will replace them for the present
Expectation is the qni ure here and the newspapers
are anyiousy bought up they arrive. Every
expects battle the Potomac in front OF Washing
ton. Many false rumors Of battles circulated here
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