The New York herald., 1862-11-16

THE SITUATION.
The troops Of Gen. Burnside's army are said 10
De in excellent condition and anxious to be led to
battle. On Friday morning, while the Second
division Of tie Ninth corps under General Sturgis
were passing from Sulpher Springs to Fayetteville,
II point about four miles from the latter place
rebel battery opened upon the column from an ele-
walton the opposite bank of the river The attack
sudden, and rapid firing ensued from twenty
pound gun aud several Of lighter calbre Captain
Ducks Pennsylvania battery, which was pass
ing at the time was at once placed in position,
and replied 10 the rebels The artillery duel lasted
for more than two hours. when the rebels withdrew,
and the column continued its march to Fayette.
vile.
General Sturgis narrowly escaped death A
richochet shot struck his horse and passed close
TO the Generals person.
General Burnside has issued an order reorganiz-
ing the Army Of the Potomac. Three grand dvi.
sions are aunounced-one under the command of
General Sumner another under General Franklin,
aud the third under General Sgel.
An opinion prevails among military men in
Washington that General Burnsde's army will
soon be attacked by the rebels in force. We
opiae, however, that General Burnside is quite
ready--or ought to be--to meet any attack
nizcd, splendidly equipped and eager for action,
under his command, and, therefore, the result Of
any hostile movement OF the enemy ought not to
lie doubtful.
important news was received by the Navy De-
partmont yesterday from the Gulf, to the effect
shat the United States gunboat Sycamore captured
the English schooner Trier, from Nassau, with
cargo Of one hundred bags Of salt and miscellane-
ous articles on the 25th ut. On the 23d ult. the
gunboat captured the English schooner
Francis, from Nassau, with salt, powder and gin.
The schooner Racket Seaman, on the 9Th ult., cap
tured. OF Sabine Pass, the English schooner Dart
The steamer Konsngton recently captured the
Eagish schooner Adventurer, attempting 10 run
thc blockade OF the coast Of Texas.
Guit are not idle.
The arrival Of the United States steamship Con.
necticui puts "a in possession Of the gratifying in.
tetgence that the whole seacoast Of Texas is now
held by our naval forces. The news brought BY
,he Connecticut, which win be found in detail in
another column, is very interesting, especially
that portion relative to the action OF Cen Butler
y, New Orleans.
7ac correspondence between Governor Vance
(rcbsl) aud Governor Stanly (Union) Of North
Carolina, relative to friendly conference, appears
| !. According to latest accounts Governor
Face declines any meeting between himself and
s..' ernor Stanly. He also declines conference
o rns-ioncgs. He writes, in defiant tone,
tl'' orl,, Carolina will fight 70 the last drop Of
III 80 refers Governor Stanly If he has any
items 10 make 70 treat directly with the
esie authorities o. Richmond.
4 course, settles the question of any ami.
s,l rangement with North Carolina, as far a.
t-a, sent vance's influence bears weight.
4 from the Southwest is not very impor.
tent aar hutis interesting. special despatch
4,aa o. nge, Tenn, dated the l4th instant,
tect =. Chicago, says that five regiments Of
hr t'ty sdyanced 90 Friday from Lumkin's
lu sahia TWO miles u Holly Springs. skir.
II osinaenced and continued for some time.
,els let six Killed and seven commissioned
N Gcie captured The rebel General vii
IHsi led Al Port HUDSON fcw days ego Of
ttt MA.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWs
E Il arrival q The Htnu of Cape Race yes.
iternoon, We have European adricos 10
fha nst,-fouf day. .a,e, taau .he accounts
B0n received.
.ns ibeen scoiisio' between the huairien
4li tfoops on the ftoatiera u Giose coan.
N .4st Was soon rr-torei.
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