The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-30
Probable Departure of the
Great Naval Expedition.
oUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

OrR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, oct. 90, 1861.
TIE GREAT EXPEDITION.
ihavc to inform you that despatch from Commodore
upont written yesterday afternoon states that the
edon had not sailed then, but that, the gale having
ibsided it would probably move out Of the bay early
bis morning.
The assertion in o-day's New York Tribune. upon good
thority, that the "private secretary Of Commodore
upont the commander Of the eet had absconded carry
kg with him the maps and charts, and even the sealed
ders OF the Commodore, pronounced at tie Navy
apartment to-day, in the presence of the Washington
rrespondcnt Of that paper to be totally and maciously
kse.
EEwS FROM WESTERN vIRGINtA-GEN. RoSECRAN5
DRIVING THE REBELS BEFORE HIN.
despatch received here to-day from General Rose-
states that he had advanced some five milos in the
ERECTION OF the rebels and was preparing to mako an
kher forward movement, with view Of driving the
bes from that entire section OF country. He had intel
snce that for several days they had been retrstng
" intended 10 follow them as soon the necessary
S.ngements could be made.
AFFAIRS ALONG THE UNION LINES.
The only noticeable event on the Virginia siae 4 ths
btomac TO- day WAS the review Of General McCaAs di
ssion.
The rebels are very In 'front.' and have
Esn heard from to-day the Upper Lower Potomac
NO REBELS AT gAIRFAx COURT HOUSE.
here is q report tonight that scouting party from
neral Hancock's brigade entered Fairfax Court House
day and captured one hundred rebels. As this is
belly to reach the press have the highest authority for
wing that the scouts did enter the village but did not
ks single rebel.
AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC.
Ascounts from Darnestown, Maryland, state arrivals
pm the Monccacy, and the Of the recent battle
bow, show that all quiet there yesterday. Tho
smy's pickets frequented tho Virginia shore Of the
ktomac and occasionally sent leaden compliment to
pickets this side, but no serious casualties have
curred.
kFArRs ON THE LOWER PoToMAo-rHE REBEL
eyEAMER FACE SMELLING THE MARYLAND SHORE
pIGHT BETWEEN A GUNB0AT AND REBEL BAT
EERY.
Information received hero to-day from the Lower
tomac that the rebel steamer Page crossed the river
th large force Monday morning last, from Shipping
Int, and entered the Chicamoxen river. Tie rebels
not dlsembark, but boat containing twenty men
the steamer and went TO aschooner lying at anchor IN
river near by. The captain Of the schooner was
estioned as the strength and position Of forces
thout molestng the vssse the boat left and proceeded
the south shore Of the river, and landed, and would
We soon been bagged by Colonel Taylor's Third New
brk regiment, that was bivouacked in the woods
Ar by, but for tho accidental blast Of
gle The rebels became alarmed took 70 the boat and
soon they reached the steamer she moved into
Potomac river, throwing shells in every direction
png the Maryland shore, but without doing any MS
ef. The steamer went over to Virginia, and did not
arn for the day.
orge Page is cospeA up in ouantico creek As our
tteries on the Maryland shore bear directly on the
uth Of the creek would be matter Of considerable
for her to attempt exodus Several pungiss
We run the blockade and come up the river.
Yesterday ono Of our steamers opened FIRE upon rebel
ktery below Aqua creek and the rebsi returned sho
with considerable energy. AZ soon as the steamer
nmenced firing large number Of rebels appeared n
ramparsa. The steamer, altar engaging the ssatsry
some half an boar, stesmed up the rfvG.
This engagement was witnessed from the Maryland
bro, and reaches - ~ messenger from General
okers division. TIE steaznsr has arriysa a tls
w Yard yet, and is not known wheshor zhe was
naged or not.
mere seems to bc Dclfnatisn Il the Yebes 70 xou
their movements are interpreted altogether dessn-
fearing that General Hooker would cross md attack
M Deserters from NC rebel camp confirm this sta>e-
mt.
TONE or REGENT oFFIC1AL ADvICrH EsoN
EUROPE.
was currently reported last evening TINT intelligence
been received by the government from Europe Of the
t discouragng character. On tho contrary, the news
ministers received by tho last mali Is most sats-
ory, and much better feeling prevails throughout
rope Our Minister'S 70 London and Paris write that
disastrous effects Of the Bull affair had snbsided,
more encouraging view Of affairs taken by both
ministry and the people. Tho rebel commissioners
their agents were stall active Ia purchasing and ship
contraband goods to the Southern ports
bcEEpN0s OF THE ARAfr RETIRING BoA1u-TNz
CASE OF COT. HENRY L. SCOTT.
he Army Retiring Board have before them The
Of Colonel Henry Z. Scott, soa-iniaw Of General
tt, and at present Inspector General Of the Army He
been afflicted for Some time wth disease which
vents his being put into active service, and there
II any, hope Of his recovering. II is his desire to
relieved from active service He is regarded as most
client officer. His case win probably be disposed Of
morrow.
THE ARMY.
he following h list Of promotions OF commits.
cd officers Of the regular and volunteer service TO
md LAcutsnantcics in tie regular United States