The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-11-15

noon by large cavalcade OF officers, including
Gen. Burnside. There was no demonstration on
bis departure.
Specials to New York Papers.
Special to the Times.1
WASHINGTON, Nov. l1-Geu. Halleck it ia
said will visit the army of the Potomac, on a
tour Of inspection and to consult with Gen.
Burnside to morrow.
Medical Director Crane, reports from Hilton
Head that in his Judgment it would be exceed
ing imprudent to subject uaacclimated troops to
the dangers of yellow fever in the South until
after severe frost. This strong opinion will
probably cause some delay in the sailing of
Hunters command.
Brig. Gen. Augur, will be commissioned Major
General tomorrow, for gallant conduct during
Pope's Virginia campaign, especially for service
in Cedar Mountains, where he was severely
wounded. He and Gen. Andrews have been or
dcred to report to Gen. Banks Gen. Morris
will be IN command at Baltimore until General
Schenck is sufficiently recovered.
The committee on Notifications have appoint
ed Gen'ls Cullum and Barnard, of the Engineers
and Barry, of the Artillery, subcommittee for
minutely inspecting and reporting upon the va
rious works and lines of defence around this
city. These officers have already examined 26
of our defensive works, and suggested altera-
tions and additions, but on the whole, are we'll
satisfied with the works az originally planned.
The charges against Gen. Fitz John Porter,
for misconduct at Bull Run cannot be investi-
gated till the arrival Of Gen. Pope.
A despatch was received last night from Gen.
Pope, giving the names of 800 Indians cond.m-
ned to be hung, and requesting an approval Of
the court martial sentence. 1t was replied to by
hat 1v fbo rim hall ho
executed, and asking for q copy Of the evidence.
1t is expected that the Intelligencer of to-
morrow, will contain Gen. Scott's reply to Presi
dent Buchanan's letter.
[Specialt to the Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Recent reconnois-
sances indicate that two divisions of rebel cav
airy are between the Rsppahannock and Rapi.
dan, and one division in the vicinity of the old
Battle ground of Cedar Mountain, under com
mand of Gen. D. d. Hill. Gen. Humphreys
Legion, consisting of q brigade of cavalry from
Stuart's division was between Little Washing
ton and Springville yesterday, and the artillery
with him. Yesterday morning shelled the camps
of the Sth Illinois cavalry. Gen. Wilcox prompt.
" moved bis division to the support of General
Averill, whose entire brigade was but short
distance from him. Gen. Averill being i'll, Col.
Farnesworth of the 9Th cavalry. now commands
the brigade. Gen. Tyler with brigade of in
fantry from Gen. Ricketts, division, now COM
manded by Gen'l Griffin has occupied the village
of jefferson, four miles from the Rappahaunock,
on the road from Warrenton Springs to Culpep-
per.
The following is from your special correspon.
dent at Warrenton, dated last evening.
Gen. Burnside's staff has not yet been an.
nounced, but it is understood that he retains
his own personal staff and the Department staff
of Gen. McClellen inclnded. Brig. Genl Seth
Williams and Lieut. Col Hardie, Major General
Parke will continue to be Gen. Burnside's Chief
of Staff. This gives very general satisfaction,
for this most responsible position, hardly second
to that of the Commanding General. He is be
lieved to possess peculiar fitness.
The feeling throughout the army towards Gen.
Burnside is very warm and cordial.
Thirty of our regular cavalry, under 1t. Ash,
I'd dragoons went out foraging, ten miles to the
south yesterday, encountering whole squadron
Of the 9th Virginia rebel cavalry They made a
brilliant charge through it led by Lieut. Ash,
who received sabre cut in the head and two
bullets, but who utterly routed and put to flight
the superior rebel force. Lieut.. Ash was en-.
gagged in desperate hand to hand conflict With
the rebel Captain whom be had already run
through with his sabre, when just az his foe was
drawing revolver to shoot with the muzzle at
his heart, one of his men shot him dead, and
preserved his life. Our loss in killed and wound.
ed, was 8. Rebel loss IA. The rebel force is
on our immediate front. Their army is massed
at Culpepper.
Gen. German has gone to Washington. It s
reported that be will be assigned to Division
in the West, under Maj. Gen. McClernsnd.
Especial to Herald
HARPERs FLRRY. Nov. ll.-Rebel pickets
have appeared on the Virginia side Of the Poto.
mac between Berlin and Point of Rocks. The
rebel cavalry are securing the country on the
south side Of Loudon Heights, yesterday they
fred upon our pckets in Loudon valley.
Contrabsnds coming in from Winchester re-
port the column of jackson in the vicinity of
Front Royal-with the exception of about Z, 900,
and six guus in the valley. A Key West letter
reports the capture of the schooners Francis
and Tolero, both Of Nassau, by the gunboat
Sycamore. they we're caught running the block
sde.
The Herald's despatch says Generals Banks,
Heintzelman, and Halleck. and Col Hamilton Of
Texas had long interview with the Presi
dent TO dav. Gen. Banks leaves for New FORK
this evening. Maj Gen. Buell. is under arrest
and will be tried in Cincinnati for misconduct
in the Kentucky campaign.
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