The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-11-23

Washington Nor. 22.-Whl, some gentle.
men Of distinction are dcsirou5 that Cen. VI ,igs
thall take the field, it ia known tia, tn. Gov.
eminent hpprcciating his eminent qualifications
for the discharge Of the extensive aud very i'm.
portnnt lal ors dcyulved on him, i. not inclined
20 transfer him from the Qlirtermlstcrs De-
rirtincnt to the performance Of other public du-
du.ir-.
Much speculation continue. to he indll ,ol in
relation to The Mason an Silcl question. S,
Tar u, can be nscrttainc the minister Of her
Blitanni, Mnje-iy's government has tax N no
action whatever on the subject, but will pro-
badly await instructions.
Nor has there 'ccn an informal con, cr.ltion
Lctwccn him and the proper dcparim ut con.
ccfung H. 1to,c who are infinitely acpu,int-
cd with Lord Lyons believe in thi, :, IN Other
mattrrt, lac has observed his usual discretion
IN retaining from premature expressions Of
opinion.
Two schuonrrs loaded with wood ran the
blockade successfully on Wcdncsily night. The
enemy is apparently at work on u new battery
nt " POssom Nose, which is far above the
others, on MIR. Ottcrbncks land.
The Wyandank ran the blockade last night,
reaching Indian Head a OIt mponfisc, and the
Navy Yard this morning. She wa. not fired at
The steamer J. b. Hall also ran the blockade
last night, having on hoard a lir,c quantity OF
ammunition and ordnance store, generally.
The rcconrotcriug and iora,ing party under
Gen. Brooks which went out from G'n Smith,
division yesterday, took possession Of Flint
Hill, and the surrounding country, by throwing
out the picket, in different dir,c ION. to prevent
a surprise, Whilr the fora, master gathered al
brought away 20 lol1s Of hay, hiylg with hi III
not lrss than 90 wagons. The only evidence Of
the presence OF the enemy were on rcgim,n Of
infantry, quad Of cavalry, and one battery,
seen from q prominent position between Flifix
Court House and C,ntfcyillc in a westward di-
rcctiun, about eight miles bcyo0d our present
ouiposts. The party returned late last nixht,
having been altogether sucC IS ful, and met with
no Casualti = whatever
Information was received that The rcb,lS had
constructed an artillery road from Flint I'LL to
Germantown.
The report that DIR. Mulf,ri. SURF of the
sd New York, was accidentally Killed a, the
rc,icw ON wednesday i. untrue. IT, WIS mo-
cynn hurt. The only onr Ai,h.ly inilrcl wis
Dr. b'k"t"n, A sistdl' Slr.. Of tbs same
rcgimn'.
Gel. TAYLOR, who was arrested und r. a m'.ap.
rtchcn ion in connection with tho running over
Of private on Wednesday, has been restored to
his command.
Gen. Smiths division, including the brigade
Of Generals Hancock, Brooks and Brannln, and
Motifs and Bars batteries and Friedmtn's ca
yalry, was TO have been reviewed this afternoon
- P'i'' ANNN lN''H''f 'HN 30 philN uu'iitNH pre-
vented him from being present, Gen. Smith
himself reviewed the division.
After passing in review tho re- ,imonts were
drawn MP In iinc Of battle, the artillery occupy
ing prominent points, and Fricdmln's cavalry
having Lccn posted in a position to make a
charge. The infantry AMI artillery first opened
the fire which was continued by the entire
division for nearly an hour, movements IA in ac-
tual battle being observed.
They imagined the enemy 10 he in the dircc.
tion Of townsville. Ayres battery, which oc-
cupcd Smooth Hill, took part in the engage
ment. The exercises were closed Ivy a charge
from Friodmans cavalry, on iancicd column OF
tho cncmy's infantry.
The only accident was that to Charles Tren-
ter of Company !, Of Philadelphia, who was
thrown from his horse and seriously injured
Both the review and sham battle were in the
highest degree CrcdItahlc to Gen Smiths div-
sion, and showed that il has rapidly progressed
in discipline and efficiency.
Col. Einstcin yesterday took formal leave in
this city, of the officers of the regiment which
he formerly commanded, having been appointed
Consul TO Nuremburg. He will leave for Eu.
rope 10y the next steamer.
Gov. Andrew, Of Massachusetts,, Col. lIirr-
son Richie and Lieut.. Col. Frank T.. Howe
have left fer New York, where they will arrive
at noon. They have been visiting the camps Of
Massachusetts, regiments during the last ten
duys