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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
Southern News from Rebel Sources.

NasuyfILR, Tenn, Tuesdsy Nov. -, 1902.
The Murfree,60ro Banner, OF the 10Th, state.
that Joe Johnston will assume command OF Bragg
army. geo. b. Crittenden has been released from
arrest, aud reported iJr duty. McCaun has been
assigned 10 the deiense of Cumberland Cup.
The Banner reports heavy shirmithing at La
vcrgno on the 18Th.
Tic railroad line to Huntsville Ala, hss been
rcopened.
The Banner rays there is great demand for Gov.
Harris ia East Tennessee. Some county court
officials ale fractions in enforcing the conecrpt law,
and his Excellency is needed to ret them right.
Bragg dates general order, &" Headquarters, No.
? near Nashville, l9lh." 1t is supposed from this
that he is with Forrest at Laverene. The order il
signed, "Josoph Wheeler, gadier-General, Chief
of Staff"
dispatch from Richmond, Eth, thinks the occu-
patton OF Fredericksburg ient on Gen. Burpside's
pant.
A person who left Chattanooga on tie 18th, and
has arrived here SAYS au immense force Of Rebels
10 moving north. lIardees corps would move up to
Murireesboro. IIo states that tho Rebels are
determined to fight at Murlreosboro'.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
THE MCDOWELL Inquiry CASE.
Etc Submits IA Plan Of 1nvestfaation-lEe
Considers that lar Inns been Charged
with Trcuson, and Proposes 10 Prove,
a. ar.
b. inference, s.ic Negative.


svecial Dispatch 10 The h. \. Tribune. - - $3.50
I WA.gIsGrON. ednes5ay Nov. d. 1862.
At tie meeting OF the Court OF Inquiry to-day,
Gen. Mcdowell submitted for the consideration oftbe
Court plsn Of investigation, in which be sete forth
biz military history from the time OF hs appointment
90 Brissdier-General, on the 18th Of May. 1901 and
suggests certain points Of inquiry. lie does not de-
sire although he is wiling that the disasters Of tie
battle Q. Boil Run shoul be investigated, sine they
have already been inquired into by a JOINT Com
ml,tee of Congress, and therefore proposes 10 con-
fine the investigation into bis conduct as general
officer uuder his commission as Najor-General.
He considers the charge, TO which all the other
points are specifications, 10 be treason, aud he pro-
poses TO move the negative by such evidence - shall
cause innocence to be inferred. In addition 10 the
question of general conduct, ne proposes:
First: Tho investigation Of alleged correspondence
with TIE elemys commanders, or with any one
within the enemys lines. Tie only correspondence
that lie 10 aware Of, was with Secession commandsr
opposite Fredel cssburg. and wiki Mrs. Roter. f.
Lee and llrs. Fitz1ugh, who wrote FROM Richmond
on some persona! matters.
Second: Investigation Of his policy toward tho
Inhabitants Of the country occupied by our troopr,
with reference to themselves or their property. on
which lie proposes to offer bis general orders aud the
testimony Of several officers
Third As to so much Of bis service a. was under
Gen. Mcclellan be proposes to call that officer, Gov.
Denson, Gen. Wadfworth, and Col. Key; and NJ
regards service under Gen Pope, he proposes to eau
him and other officers.
E0prtk. Al TO whether ne has failed, through any
personal motives, TO go to the aid OF or seud re-
endorsements to his brother commanders. On this
question: particularly, whether lie did or did not aid
Gen Mcclellan when in the Peninsula? Whether
lie did or did not refuse or neglected TO GO TO him
before Richmond, when lis forces were at Fred.
ereksburg? Whether be did or did not, when tie
campaign in the SHENANDOAH Valley was ended try
TO take active 20 80 10 his aid before Rich.
mond? On this he offers Official correspondence,
and the testimony Of Gen. Mcclellan and Gen.
Maisworth and other officers. He also wishes IN.
ouiry AS to whether he failed to cooperate with
Fremont for tie relief OF Bauks, aud whether he
ever he elected " send regn:orcsmens 10 Banks or
S.gel
rim lie axis al Investigation into the charge II
drunkenness, and on this point calls rome twenty
tive witnesses, military and civil including Gen.
Scott, GOV. Dennson, Gen. Hunter, Judge Swan Of
Ohio, }. ". Andre ss, and Michael Sullivan.
The Court went into secret session, and when 10
came out, adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27

and II will be vain for them TO attempt 10 conceal
their movements.
The Signal Corps, too, have jus! been provided
With the most powerful glasses known TO the SER
vice, and discern the movements OF forces for
nearly fifty miles. In the approaching engagement
we have almost everything to encourage US. a
Commander in whom we all trust; army superior
in many respects TO any in the world; the adyan-
tage of position, Lave the best range Of hills for
artillery, and but seven miles distant from our base
Of supplies, while the Rebels are at least sixty, and
will be daily in danger Of having them cut of by
expeditions up the York and Pamunky Rivers, and
no loyal city in our front TO preserve from beng
burned or sacked by an infatuated enemy. can zee
10 reason why shoud not he completely success
fn In some respects 1t would have been better to
have fought them nearer Richmond, but as we were
not able TO reach Hanover Junction. We are conf
PEELED to accept battle wherever Gen. Lee ID disposed
TO offer it.
This army, immensesas IL is, il aboring under one
great disadvantage. Ii has not half cavalry enough
Tho most experone ed officers in the army tell me
we should have at least one regiment OF cavalry TO
Elk OF infantry. IL is unnecessary TO say that We
have not half that. Even what we have is in ter
riby bruised and crippled condition. The hoof dis
ease and the blachtongue carry oil disable humid
reds of fine horses every wesk. Strange 10 say,
there is no horse medical director in the army. No
medicines or ointments for diseased or crippled
horses provided by the Quarternaster. half, If
not two.thirds Of the horses which condemned
worthless could be restored If there WAS Ia medical
department expressly for horses attached TO the
amy. There is one consolation, however; the
horses ofthe Rebels are diving with the disease
and have not learned that they ere provided with
any more horse doctors than ourselves. But gentle
men III the head OF affairs, give tins army cav
airy quickly, aud provide each regiment with a
competent farrler. MP.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
The FoOlcrviIlc Raid.

WhsalSGros. Wednesday. rov. ?6 1852
The parties making the raid on Poolesville, Nd,
Yesterday morning, consisted of about fifty Mary.
landers principally belonging to Montgomery County,
in which that village is located. They crested the
Potomac not long ago to avoid the draft, and took
temporary service with the Rebels, joining whites
guerrillas. They doubtless designed to capture
valuable Government military property recently in
thu. vicinity md OF the removal of which they were
ignorant. They watched the ford az wn'cn 'ney
crossed for an hour after our patrols passed up oe'
youd it, and then dashed over and into Their village:
They ppeut five elk hours with their families and
friends.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
the soldiers behave admirably; q few bring disgrace

the soldiers behave sdmirablyj q few bring disgrace
to the whole.
The orders are rigid enough; they forbid not only
soldiers but officers to enter any private house with
out written permission from their division COM
mander; but they are not enforced. As we have
seen, guards cannot be established to prevent the
evil. Officers say "The only remedy is to shoot a
few of the WORT offenders. Bat il is useless TO con-
Wet soldiers of crimes punishable by death, 60 long
as the sentence cannot be executed without refer
ring it to the President, aud he will not approve It,
So diseipline relaxes, the army becomes demora-
lied in battle the brave and worthy suffer, because
the cowardy and unworthy are skulking in the rear
and strags hing through the country. A.. II.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
ivity in Bridge and Read Building
TIE ENENY BEING REINFORCED
THEY ARE EXTENDING THEIR NOTIFICATIONS


Special tjspa;eh to The \. Y Tribune.
WAsEiSGroS W eduesday, Nov 20, 1862
Officers who left Falmouth this morning report
Quietrde. The Rebels receiving large reinforce
men,e. Lees whole army is believed upon the tes-
tmony Of deserers aud others TO he in front and
" have been strengthened by the arrival of forces
under Gen. Bragg and Stonewsll Je kson. TIE
Rebels lengthenirg their earthwoIke and mount
ing guns. 1t lie anticipated thai The passage OF
the river will be contested in very determined
manner.
The roads were made nearly as bad by tie recent
rains ss they were ON the Peninsula, causing wagons
and horses TO be ulired. Dead horses are already
beginning 10 mark the lines of communication OF the
army. The railroad rapidly approaches completion
from Acquia Creek TO the Rappahannock. In two
days it will probably be in running order. The dock
at Acqua is almost rebuilt.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
The Rebels under Longssrcct Refuse to Oc-
cupy fredericksburg or allow us TO Oc-
oupy il without n lions
Being Thrown Up beyond the Town
A speedy hattie Probable.
Orro.1r, Fnrprslc.nrEe. Noy, 20. ~.
From OR Own Correspondent

OIIosl1f tHfpEhiNtuf LG, nov, -. IebE.
have little 10 add TO MY yesterdays letter. The
civil authorities of Fredericksburg aro completely
under the control Of Gen. Longsreet. lie will not
occupy the town himself, bu. Gays be shall dispute
our occupancy Of it.
For thu purpose lie has erected and is till throw
ing up,!extensiye earthworks on the nights beyond
the city.
We only await the arrival Of our pontoon bridge
train-delaycd by the fearful state Of the roadst0
croas the river. Whether we shall have n fight or
not, depends, presume on the strength that Long
street has with him Of whichwe necessarily rUuch
IN tie dark.
There Ii no doub, that our army VIII cross, prob
ably before this letter reaches you, and take poses-
sion q fredericksburg Ii the enemy then offer
battle, do not rec what il 10 ave the city from
destruction at the hands Of the Rebels themselves,
unlees, indeed, they eonfne their operations 70 a
defense of their works beyond.
These works are plsinly visible from the hights
ia the ueighbornood Of Falmouth, and look strong
enough TO withstand severe assault. w.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
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WIZ WAsHIxaroy, Wednesday, Nov. %, 1869.
THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE HEADS OF The
DEPARTMENTS.
The annual reports Of the heads Of the depart
msnts are nearly completed, with the exception Of
that Of the Secretary Of the Treasury which Is de-
syed in part by the continued preparations Of the
estimates of the War Department, and other data
in that connection, involving an extraordinary
amount Of labor.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
President Lincoln's message viii probably DO
transmitted to Congress the first day OF the Ses'
sion. No copies of this important document VIII 90
sent ont in advance therefore it viii be telegraphed
TO the Press as soon its reading shall be commenced
The objec. of this course If understood to be tho
prevention Of premature disclosure of lie contents
and to enable the President to avail himself Of the
latest official intelligence that may come TO hand.
ARRIVAL oP MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
Members of Congress are arriving BY every train,
and have already become quite numerous.
THE TAX on PRESERVING VESSELS.
The Commissioner. Of Internal Revenue has decided
that cyster-cans not alright nor fitted to preserve
the contents beyond brief period Of time are not
subject to taxation. When, however, meats, hsl,
or sbesh are packed in cana other alright YES
sells fer tie purpose and with the expectation OF pre-
serving such articles fcI considerable periods Of time
they subject to tax Of per ceutum ad valorem.
Nor does such liability depend upon any previous
preparation Of the articles Tor the purpose Of aiding
in their preservation. Tse exemption is due ex-
cusvely to the fact that tue or other packages
are not airti9ht and that the contents arc net
there by other means preserved. In such case IT. ~
the duiy Of the Assessors to consider and decide ioese
questions
MARINE ENGINES.
| The Commissioner has also decided that marine
engine itself as built into and forming part Of the
vessel is not regarded manufacture, nor subject
10 taxation under tie law. There are however,
articles used which are 10 themselves manufactures
and which are known to commerce as SUCH fhese
are Of course subject to taxation, and should be a..
sessed ~ other manufactures. II the builder OF
marine ngine lie himself the manufacturer Of an Ar
iico need in the structure, steam pump OF copper
pipe. he becomes liable as manufacturer, WHEN
eyer there il a removal for sale or consumption.
NAVAL ORDERS.
Aciing-M Master George Ferris, AID Acting Assistant
Surgeon j. W. Moore, are ordered to the steamer
Crcassan.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
To the Associated Press.
E.rmrsarts

To the Associated Press.
FALnorTH. Va, "Wednesday. Nss IS. 1852
1t is expected the railroad will bs finished to-mor
row, from Acqua Creek to the Rappahannock, op.
posite Fredericksburg. The bridge over Potomac
Creek WAS reported, this morning, as nearly com
pleted. The cars carry supplies as far as Brooks
Station, six miles from Acquia Creek, which greatly
accommodates our troops.
Notwithstanding the late bad condition Of the
roads. quarte-nasters supplies have been promptly
furnished. Lang lines OF roads have been ccrdu-
roy,3, uder direction of Col. Ingalls,, Chief QusI-
termas:sr Of the army, and are in good condition.
fhe camp fires OF the enemy are constantly III
crea,ing within sight of Falmouth, aifc,ding indica-
tions OF augmentation of the Rebel forces Lee has
joined Lolgsre. and A. j. Hill, d. II. Hill and
jackson are known 10 be on the way ,hither.
Yesterday the enemy were busily engaged In CON
sructiDg additional works in the rear snd 20 the LEFT
of Fredericksburg.
TIE ears bring troops and supplie. regularly 10 The
Rebel troops stopping at point three miles from the
town.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
FROM GEN. slCEL's CORPS.
Only Fab Whites Rebel Cavalry this side
of gnicIser's Gnp-Pnrts OF stuart's
Cavalry ut Wasrepron nrd Waterloo
Bridgc-Jnckson's force moving-uis
headquarters Ut Uppcrviile.

Special Dispatch to The N. =. Tribune.
WlsHNGyos, "Wednesday, Nov. &C. 1872
The following dispatch was received fiom your
special correspondent with Gen. Sgel:
knRPAx CouKr -HoUsK. "Wednesday! Nov %, 1862
Scouts returned from Aide aud beyond report no
enemy this side Of Smokers Gap, with the excep-
ton Of Bob Whites cavalry, who were yesterday at
Parcellyills, and parolng the country in squads of
fifty About twenty-five were at Dover's Mill,
None but email scouting parties appear at Aldie.
From scouts who have been at New Baltimore, it
is sscerained that one company OF Stuart's Black.
Horse Cavalry, under Capt. Randolph, were at
Warrenton, and another company were at Waterloo
Bridge. A movement has been made by Jackson't
army, and the headquarters of Stonewell jackson
were q. Upperville. Gen. Stunri's headquarters
were ut Salem.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
4 pnfriot sIn;uaily CcnsHrcd.

Bosros Wednesday Nov. %, lAd2.
Capt. Thompson OF the Massachusetts I'D Regi
mont, whose name appears in the st Of officers die
charged from the service, was mortally wounded at
the battle of Malvern Ill., and died on tho 18th Of
August, in hospital lie was brave and gallant
officer, aud sealed Lis patriotism with biz )ife.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
Outward hound.

CArE RACn, Wednesday, New Is, 1867.
The steamship Nova-Scotisn. from Quebec on SAT-.
urdsy for Liverpool, passed this point at o'clock
last evening. A high gale was prevailing at the
boat 10 board hsr. 1ae weather today u dpDs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
,vo,eu,cuts Of Glen. Popc-Desih Of n Gems
rrcssalsau.

MiLvauAEz, Wednesday, New 20, 1862
Gen. Pope leaves Tor washington Tomorrow
telegraph from Madison, Wis, announces the
death of tho Hon. Luther HaneLett, III. e., OF brain
fcysf.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27

river road to-day, and returned with full loads Of
corn and hav just enough corn left IN the bins
10 supply the absolute wants Of the planters Nearly
all the horses and mules having been taken laet
Sumner the amount LETT for family use was very
small.
The first families Of Virginia are rapidly discover
Ing what !, costs 10 maintain that position according
to their notions OF what aristOcracy consists Or ii
negro butts without any negroes, II big corn ilelcs
" th0ut any corn or fences, If dilapidated baTns
without any hay grain in them, If rotten and moss
covered old mansions with q lew big whiskered
drinking tobaccochs wing occupants, constitute Viz
gnia aiist0cIacy, for GOdS sake let them enjoy
their vulgar h0nors 10 their hearts content.
We are rapidly receiving supplies from our new
base, Acquia Greek auo Belle Plain.
The rain will make the roads very lad for few
dsys, but will furnish very serious obstacle
From Belle Plain we have but nine and from
Acquia Greek but twelve miles 10 transport sup
plies and with our immense trains IL will take but
short time to supply the army with five or Six day
II. lens.
GEN. Burnside is evidently determined to resze
all the puoic expects him to perform. Since the
commencement of the war have seen nothing like
the activity which now pervades every department
o. the army. Dashes eud skirmshes he seems &c
think bu. little of. When no moves, the entire
array will move with him. HIS delay in occupying
Fredericksburg and failure TO capture the grain
stored there may be by design; If so, d few days
will soon reveal the motive.
Not "a word OF murmuring il now heard in the
army from either soldiers officers. j am more
than convinced that the appointment of Gen. Burn
eide TO the command of the Army of the Potomac
was one OF the wises. acts of the Administration
The only thug about il 10 regret that II not
made weeks II not months before. N.P.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-27
How the Rebel Ranks are Fiiicd-fhe Eor-
pestnsss Of she Rebels Worthy of Emu
Iaticn-The Only Way 10 Pat Down The
Hcbsiiion-G Greater Care and Attention
10 Our Soldiers Necessary.

Prom Our special Correspondent.
HIiDQrs RTERs OES sfGyRs CoRPs
taiKFAI {. H., NOV. 10 1902. !
When people are in earnest, they resort TO the
most stringent means to accomplish their ends
Tho ranks Of the Rebel army have been filled to the
music Of such proelamations AZ this:
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Corp A. Libbey, b, rs Msine.J. Il; Peach G. 10 Maize
r Won Weldon g. N. Y. A. O. Kimrner. 20 N. Y. Art
Corp M. Barlow, O, I'M.
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Al o en n FAuqnef between the Of ~ ard 90 wi
have been before this discharged hy ceri ae
disability or substitution, will report 20 me II Culp-p
H. on Monday the 81 SovemDef 1884, prepared to e.
Richmond fnr patton. Noue viii be excused ed ho
falling 70 attend will be summtry dealt with vhen afrestc
". HORSEB. Enrolling OHicef.
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MACHiNiSTS.
NOTICE.

NTE have this cay sold cur Bakery to Nessrs. Nick
wv I'm Parrost
Thanking the public general their beral patron
age. would respectfully ssk the continuance Of the
20 A. A J. METZGER
Indianapolis July 8. lss3 Iyl-sst
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STATUTES OF INDIANA.
GAVIN 4 HoRn,s REVISION.

The second volume Of Nessrs Gavin Hord's eompils.
ton Of Indiana Statutes has Just appeared This volume
completes their work Its mechanical execution
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editors have bestowed IT, merit the hghes, praise
but learned dgent lawyers could have produced
snch work.
The second volume embraces all the public statutes
Indiana in force upon the subjects which II relates
and the first all excepting the acts Of ths last regular and
sessions Of the Legislature. II is great excel
ence Of the compilation that all existing each
subject collected together In the place in these
volumes; that the reader glance all the
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PeaS-the editors publish the large and they also
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The editors have added much to the value of these
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,bs arc,
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signed puff of the work, but is unsolicited COM
mendaton the ability, accuracy and completeness
with which these volumes have been prepared.
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