New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-28

BALTIaoKE, Monday, Dc. q, 1852
Tie american has the following special from be-
low:
The Movement Of Gen. Burnside across Tie Poio-
mac at Berlin, Of which you were informed ycsier-
day, though it has not been followed by an June
date general advance Of our forces, is undoubtedly
an initial movement Of that long promised activity
on the part Of the Army Of the Potomac, which we
ali hope is TO deal against the rebellion most Stun
aiDg blow. To-day there has been movement
beyond gradual but heavy reinforcement ofGen.
Burnside 10 position. lie has taken tie irsnia
side Of the Potomac, near Loveusvile. Infantry
and artillery will not do 20 say 10 what number
cave been moving in that direction until it IS evil
dent that the moyenen. is no mere reconnaissance,
out in reality an advance Of the left wing Of the
army.
This movement, It will be observed, brings our
left wing, which previously in the rear, on
oeary Straight lue with tie CENTER and in all the
distance from Pleasant Valley to Lovetisyie,
nearer the enemy.
In this respect it will be seen that the movement
necessary, preliminary placing the army in a
position Tor advance while it does not, in the
least, betray the plsu Oh which that advance is to
be finally made from Lovetsyile. Gen. Burnside
threatens equally the Rebel flank at Winchester,
and the line Of communication via Front ROYAL.
There is but little news from the tIont to-day,
and as there has been no firing, it is presumed
nothing important hes occurred. Gen. Burnside o
forces massed IN TIE vicinity Of Lovettsyile.
Our cavalry and light artillery, under Gen. Pleas
anton, are reported to have occupied Leesburg last
night, the Rebel cavalry force there retreating
before our advance, but / cannot now verify the
report from any one acquainted with the facts
In relation to the Rebels, We have numerous re-
ports all tending 10 one conolusion--th.t the main
portion if not the entire army, has fallen back bey-
on9 Winchester. One fact may be said 70 be GER
''any establiehed that they have deserted tie line
OF tie Potomac, and are neither to be found in
Charleston, or MaItiasburg, or Shepherdstown.
During several days Of last week, as Las been
Their practice usually before ie,gcat, they showed
Themselves In strong force at all the yaiois points
Of orr lines, aud their pickets were yiciously be-
Agereni' hnn9 OF any and everything. Or Sltuf-
cay all these Concentrations ceased and Their
Ichets dsaIfearcd entirely from our front
Refugees from Winchester are also reported 20
have come within our lines, ard stated that their
town has been evacuated by tie enemy. who were
ruealing toward Stanton gige IT only az q repofi.
The very general belief however, If that Cen Lea
Is making fast tine toward Cordonsvi!ls, anu that
'he nam portion oi bis amy is already advanced IN
that direction.
T,eiy'5ing is quis. 1t II.rper's Ferry excsf, The
pus''s and stir INCIDENT 10 the presence Of large
iorce' notwithstanding the predictions almoal daily
If Week past of an advance, the forces on Boil
var ana maryland HigLts are quiet in their tents,
engaged with nothing more important tbGn the
usu4l duties Of camp lie.
The men, invigorated by bracing northwestsr,
sppear in Inc hnesi health and spirits. IL ID admit
ted that tue army is now fully prepared for offensive
movements sna tho pTsu; quist, therefore, means
Lo,hina.