New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-18

Ksnsns Brigade.
From Our Own Correspondent.
CAMP LYON SPElNerIEIp, No.,
Saturday. Nov. 8, 1861.
In accordance with call from Ma Gen. Hunter,
eouncil of the five Division Commanders, and one of
the Brigadier-G Generals was held ON Thursday night,
TO discuss the future course Of this army letter
was read from President Lincoln, which, without
absolutely directing tie withdrawal Of our forces
from Southwest Missouri, clearly indicated that
policy. Ii was also stated the Government had posi-
tive information that the policy Of Price and Me-
Culloch as dictated by JEFF. Davis, was 10 amuse
and draw on our army far as possible, but not by
any means engage it, unless it could be enlrapped
into an ambuscade or encountered under such cir
cumstanees as to render a Rebel victory morally GER
tain. 1t was stated to be the design of the Rebel
chieftain TO attract army as far as possible from
its base line where its supplies would have to be
transported long distance through the enemys
country subject to attacks from guerrilla parties and
thus keep as many of our sol Tiers possible in this
remote field away from the more important seat oil
war along the Mississippi River.
1t seemed to be the theory Of the Government
that if We were strike ar the heart of the enemy,
the extIemities would give us little trouble. After
full discussion Of the subject, a vote was taken,
which developed that three Of the generals were
in favor Of pursuing and fighting the enemy wher-
ever he could be found, and three for withdraw
ing the army, and after garrisoning Rolla and
linton. or Syracuse, removing the remainder OF
the troops to some other field, leaving Southern
Missouri 10 take care of itself. Gen. Hunter re-
served both his vote and opinion, andthe council was
dismissed
The next morning yesterday orders were Issued
N all the division commanders TO have their troops
ready for starting this morning at daybreak. This
was generally understood through the camps to
mean forward movement and an attack upon the
enemy, which caused considerable enthusiasm and
a good deal Of cheering. But the orders also d.
rected that each division should be prepared to
transport its own sick-wheh TO the minds OF many
gave them quite different Specification; and taken
for all in ALL the army in state Of general nyS-
tifcaton az to its future course.
Toward evening, however, the divisions oil Gene
rails Seel and Asboth received orders to move south
ward and marched IL miles from this city, and two
bsvond Wilson Creek, where they are now encamped'
This morning the three remaining divisions OF Gen.
erals Pope Sturges succeeding Gen. Mckinstry
who has Just received an order from Washington,
similar to that served upon Gen. Fremont relieving
him from duty,l and Carr Gen. Hunters late diyi-
SION moved northward, toward Warsaw and Upton;
and Gen. Hunter and staff also left in the same d.
rection He is supposed to be on his way TO St.
Louie and the general belief is that the most Of the
army will follow him. All sick and wounded
who are able TO leave start for St. Louis this even
ing Gen. Wyman retains command Of this post;
but he with Generals Sigel, Asboth, and their re-
spectve commands, will probably move toward
Rola in a few days. If southwest Missouri is
to be evacuated it will be peculiarly hard upon the
Union citizens, many Of whom have been exies
since the death of Lyon, and are now returning
home, designing to spend the Winter with their
families.
Gen. Lane, during his stay here, has been making
his headquarters at the house OF Major Berry, q
prominent Secessonist who, with three OF bis sons,
lie in the rebel army. On Tbursday night, Lane was
serenaded by the 24h Indiana Regiment and in re-
Spouse made speech, which append. The ladies
of Major Berrys family, in spite Of their Secession
views, were among the listeners 10 the speech which
was made from the balcony of the house. On re-
entering afterwsr5 they were astounded to find that
all the negroes in the family five had embraced the
opportunity afforded by their brief absence to run
away Not single servant remained in the house.
and yesterday morning the ladies were reduced TO
the melancholy necessity of preparing their own
breakfast During the day they searching dill
gently through Lanes camp for their eyanescent
chattes but not, think, with very brilliant prog
poets Of success.
There has been a great stampede Of the negroes
within the last two days, and Gen. Hunter has been
visited by many citizens, in most cases Union men,
elamorous for his assistance in reclaning them. He
gives them written permission 10 search through all
camps, and take their slaves if they can find
them; but have not yet beard Of an instance in
which one has been found. II is reported that he
administered severe reprimand to Lane yesterday
for his proceedings in regard to negroes but do not
place much confidence in the rumor II certain how
ever, that in the absence Of any instructions from the
Government upon the perpexing question, the COM
mandng General feels greatly embarrassed. Whether
Gen. Hunter did rebuke Lane as reported or not he
was exceedingly surprised this morning 10 find that
every slave in the Chambers House, where his head.
quarters were located, bad decamled during the
night. They were five in number, who all mys-
teriously disappeared bag and baggage; and it il
more than probable that the places which knew
them shall know them more forever.
II is not unreasonable that loyal men, who have
suffered for their devotion to the Union, should feel
aQgrieved at the loss OF their negroes by our army;
but If Congress shall compensate them, as Lane
templates will be pecuniarily advantageousto them
for slaves which readily commanded a thousand dol
lars in Missouri year ago, could not now be soldier
two hundred 1t is noticeable that the bereaved
masters always say, Our slaves have beea run off,
II seems impossible for them to comprehend that a