The New York herald., 1862-11-08

IN CAMP, MEAN SMcRERsvnLT, Va, Nov. 8, 1852.
ihe March 70 Saiskersute-here the Rebcs Supposed
10 Be- me Army Here Clohe3d. Lds-Gce.pr McClsi-
Ian az Camp, 6c.
corps struck tents yesterday morning spd reached
this place last evening The march very agreeable
II splendid autumnal day the sky coudess with the
warmth of an Indian summer, and the gorgeousy
gated scenery OF the hills aud mountain submits incom
parable for beauty The serenity of nature alone sug.
gested that 1t was Sunday Away in the distance
heard heavy and frequent cannonading column
started and of there all ,hs usual excitement
aud pageantry and noise Of movisg amy long lines Of
cleaning bayonets filing the road windines tramp Of
cavalry Of artillery wagons and oat,er and confusion
of the baggage trains.
is believed that the enemy massed IN considsra.
bic force not far ahead Of and thought that but
short time will elapse before there will be some severe
lighting, in which this corps will have the privilege OF
participating. The plans OF the coming conflict all
msured and only lor the enemy to stay where
they are at least attempt 10 do so, TO open the
gurary ball. Our men confident OF success. They
marched 10 meet the enemy In better spirits
1ner condition The long weeks OF delay have not been
without result Tho men are well clothed and. after
their long rest are animated with healthy vigor aud
determined purpose 70 do good work in quell,ng
this rebellion before wntry winds and weather compel
the going into winter quarters.
About six O'Clock last evening just before reaching
present camp ground, Gen Mcclellan, accompanied by
his staN and body guard passed by us. There
have stl 1niaing confidence in "Lilile Mac" He has
gone further to the 'front.' and established his hsadquar
ters Everything shows that be by the
| boys In tue coming fights.
Our present camps are at the base of the Blue Ridge
Mountains and mile from snickersvle The cannon
aiding alluded to above from advance corps she'll
ing the rebels from snickcrs Gap which they succeeded
Shenandoah valley, where II Is expected the bloody
battles OF the closing fall campaign will be fought
The weather has taken sudden turn about still,
ltla
or colder weather soon TO follow.
IN CAMP, NEAR SxrcxERsvIrIR, Nov. 4. 1852.
We are Still Hcre--The Condition Of the Piace-No Food
and No Men in this Rcgion- We are An Right, dc.
Our corps Ia s,l encamped snickcrsvlc At two
A. N. came marching orders, and all the put
under arms, expecting TO advance the enemys
,incs but the programme changed, that we sul
remain here but probably not FOR much longer period
Our General Is having his division inspected
Grst inspection since having assumed bis present
nand Tho same ndoratigabiity characterizng him a.
brigade commander promises to characterize him com
mandcr OF division. II is this earnestncss OF purposes
not only military man in exsc;ing ctrrcct military
discipline Of every ocer aud private under him. but his
jealous and forethought 10 looking the comfor,
Of his men aud providing what they need--hal makes
him both the useful and popular commander be
Il. Il Is known that a brave gencral is
now In the dcid, and, under ssch a gallant
director and leader mis- division vii. soon he one or the
bost disciplined the ed and when the time Tor act ION
comes new aureis will be added TO The brilliant repIta.
tion IL has already won.
Our present camp ground mainly the plantation OF
Mr. Hi Our troops the hrst Union troops that have
been here suce Col Geary and his command were in bis
locality. When Gen. stuarts cavalry made their recent