The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-08
NEWS FROM THE REBEL STATES.
Reported Capture Of the PTiya-
.eer Sumter,
&C., &c., &c.
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, Nov. I, 1851

WhslHNGIoN, NoV 4, IcoI
THE NAVAL EXPEDITION.
No intelligence whatever has been received at the
Navy Department to-day from the expedition The
latest tidngs received only up to Saturday evening
Nothing is known here of the movements Of the feet
since that time.
AFFAIRS ALONG THE LINES.
There have been no important events the Virginia
side of the river for some time past
AFFAIRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC.
Tho United States steamer Yankee, Lieutenant CON-
manding Eastman, up ~ Navy Yard at noon TO-
day On passing tho lassho Harriet Lane, midway be-
tween here and Alcxandri, boat alongside for
instructions. Captain Eastman ordered leave the
Yankee at the yard for necessary repairs but
himself to the anchorage on Indian Head the first
boat tomorrowa striking proof Of the value of his
vices. The er chains Of the Yankee broke few days
ngo, and she has had 10 be seered by Of rope
She has been repaired since she left New York.
sometime in April.
Everything is quiet down the river There has been
no more firing from either side.
The Harriet Lane remains in Quarantine with the Pow
hatan alongside Of her. The smallpox is not the in
crease.
Tho movements OF the rebels on the Lower Potomac
apparently mysterious Ten days ago they were
busy engaged increasing their the vicinity Of
Shipping Point and Evansport. For the last few days
they have been remarkably quiet in that locality Not
gun has been ired from their batteries.
Their blockade OF tho Potomac is not complete as
their batteries would render it as vessels nightly
running the gauntlet of their guns with mpuniy
other schooner ran down the river last night.
The rebel steamer George Page and the two captured
schooners arc still in Quantico creek.
Colonel Cowdin Of the First Massachusetts, regiment
commanding the Second brigade General Hookcrs d
vison made reconnaissance yesterday along the
Of tha pofo EudJ tn po;p
latest indications that the rebels have withdrawn
OF their troops from the neglborhood Of Shipping
Point. The lesser number Of their camp fires together
with other evidences, would seem TO show that there has
been a recent dimnut IN Of their forces. 1t may be,
however, that they arc only playing possum.
In the meantime great activity prevails among our
sroops and preparations believed be in progress
which will drive the rebels from their present positions
and speedily tho unobsructcd navigation Of the
Potomac.
The 81, cton in Tho lower counties of Maryland passed
Of with unusual quietness.
GENERAL KoSECRASs' ARMY.
The War Department has received information from
General Rosecrans' column to-day
THE REMOVAL OF GENERAL FREMONT.
There is foundation for the Of the suspension
OF tho order removing General Fremont Several mem
bers Of his stall have arrived here. They attempting
TO play the bluff game that commenced in Missouri
when the question Of Fremont's removal was first ag
tatcd but they may find that the government holds the
biggest hand. Their mprudent menacos of the conse
qucrccs Of the removal Of Fremont may induce the Offer
70 them Of snug winter quarters.
THE ARMY.
An order has been prepared officially informing the
army Of the retracy OF Lieutenant General Scott, and
embodying the letter in which he states his FOR
ibis voluntary act.
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the command of the Department of the Cumberland, to
relieve Gen. Sherman who viii probably return TO the
army of the Potomac
Gen. Halleck has not as yet been assigned to posi-
tfn. 1t is believed that he viii remain here become
thoroughly acquainted with the general plans Of the
Commander Chief, whose policy appears to be, while
acting with view to the good government and efficiency
Of the army, to render his appointments, changes and
transfers entirely agreeable those directly concerned
N them.
Gen. MITCHELL who recently rendered his resignation.
has arrived in Washington
Major Doubleday one Of the heroes Of Fort Sumter,
been assigned to duty assistant to Brigaer Gene
raj Barry chief Of artillery aud viii have special charge
Of The armament Of the foracatons the Virginia side
Of the Potomac.
GRAND MILITARY soiREE.
grand soiree dansaats given tonight By the officers
OF the Sixth United States cavalry, at their quarters,
east Of the Capitol No pains nor expense have been
spared to make elegant and recherche Affair." 1t is to
be graced by the presence OF beauty fashion and ehya
ry and crowd OF military and civil dsfagaes Through
the indefatigabc cxertons OF Colonel Emory and the
other regimental and stan officers, this regiment,
gently raised and composed exclusively Of re-
eruits, has been brought to such state
OF discipline and drin as 10 rival the older
ones in that branch Of The service, and promises "a
become the crack regiment 1t tho first Of the
regiments duty in the field. The officers chiefly
those who high reputation in the old regular army
REVIEW OF GEN. BUELL's DIVISION.
review by General Mcclellan Of General Buell. div
sion is announced for 10 o-morrow
RECOVERY OF THE BODIES OF DECEASED SOLDIERS
Eighteen more bodies of soldiers drowned at Balls
Bluffs recovered from the river yesterday between
The Chain Bridge and Long Bridge.
NEW MILITARY BALLOONS.
Professor Lowe has completed lis contract fer FIVE bal
looms, to be used for observatory purposes.