The New York herald., 1862-11-23
Oar Aqua Creek Core spond~n,cs.

Oar Aquia Creek Core spondence.
AcciA CREEK, Nov. II, 1862.
Aqia Ceek Nes Desirable ResidsncsH Present Pepa-
latior- -Commssiearca Nth Washing su--R -Rsconstrac-
to Of fBuildnss- Recap, Of Army Suppifes-Rebuldng
he RaifrSad--7esCGpnic Csn,msss. .a.,ens-RetHrn of
Officers Un6,r Secretary Stantons Order-NsDs from the
Ariay-C5ndidsn OF the Riucrs--E Enthusiasm Of the
Toops--Ae Rebels at Frederick,burg-They Ress, the
Passage Of h. RaPpahannock-The Intentions Regard
iy Federicksbnug-The Rebels Fire Upon Their Oacn
Cdpoiry-D Description of e A6dir-AccidenalD Drumming
Of Wdshiagsa D. Keith, Priroe Of Company b, Fourth
Maine Regiment, dc.
Ihaye hesitation in saying that this is not now do
sirabe place Of residence In it's best estate neither the
location its surroundings would powerfully attract
one make his home but in its present condition,
viewed any light under any circumstances, it would
impress even the most conented and mpatialy disposed
individual just the spot depart from without regret,
and only under the pressure OF some stern
necessity.
AZ this present time notwithstanding its disadvantages
and drawbacks IL is the temporary home OF consdera'
BILE number Of loyal ciiizens Military necessity" com.
pcls these unfortunate individuals comprising soldiers,
railroad men, newspaper reporters, ielegraphcrs &c. to
remain here and will probably continue TO enforce ts
cupaton for some VINE 10 come.
We are however highly favored in the way Of commu-
nication with the outside world. The avore steamer
Nellie Baker Captain Coldcn has been making daily trips
here Washington and Alexandria mail boat and
transport. To-day tho steamer Wilson Small, Captain
wrther also running in connection with her,
thus giving us two regular trips each way daily. There
both government boats aud the Nellie Baker and ito
attentive and polite captain have been long and favoraby
by those who have been called upon 10 travel TO
the different locations OF the Army Of the Potomac.
Tbs wharves aud buildings which were destroyed by
army upon Its evacuation OF this section Of the 9oun
try hast summer are beng rapidly rebuilt The constrrc-
ton corps at work upon them nsht and day under
the deson Of Captain Hail. tho Post Qusrermaster, and
by Monday next they viii have resumed nearly their
former completeness This work has been somewha, de-
iayed by the storm which has prevailed Ill this
week; but Notwithstanding this rapid progress has
beee made As inc base Of supplies Of General Burn
sides army on us line of operations amount
&c business will have 10 be transacted hero The charred
and backsned ruins Of tho lower end OF the old WHAT
which has no yet rebuilt, prescn, desoaie
and appearance The passengers by the
from washington Us they Chamber over toe ns in the
pe,tlnp rain in their progress &c terra f,d, often give
vent to rorcbc acuaions, which may be prayers but
&c the unedscated sound mere like the contrary.
Two rr three days more will remedy all this, however
aud restore something like comfort and convenience TO
the traveller whose fate may bring him this way.
There are number Of transports laden with supplies
and forage already Lsre, and some Of them have been
discharged and their cargoes wsgoned to the army.
Work upon The va:lroad is also actively progressing
aud is expected 10 be good running order and ,rans
passing II 10 Potomac creek by Monday next 20
Falmouth within day or two after. As General
Burnside advances he other side OF the Rappabasnoc
the bridge q. Fredericksburg will be rebuilt and the road
nut In operation fast as the army advances
Richmcnd There is locomotive already mere, which
will be landed PROBABLY Tomorrow and addit tIonasoco-
motives aud cars daily until the road Is fully
equipped
The telegraph builders are putting up the wire along
the road and teiegraphc communication will coon bo
established with The army. The telegraph Office here Is
temporarily tent and the operators, Messrs Bckord
and Parsons awaiting the commencement Of their Ia
with much resignation could be expected under
such dsmnsnins Influences.