The New York herald., 1862-04-17
CAMP WINvm.p SoOrr, \

CAMP WINFIELD SoOT
In FRONT 0T YORKTOWN, April Ii. 1867
General JcCysRan's GsseraI Ovdsr-GaIanry ogoeys
and Troops 10 be Rsported 10 Headquavtes-Oydas Of
Cosnmendaoa 10 be Issued nercfrom--A Rebel Bal
toon-7he Solemn Services Of Sunday Loa-TAs
Weathey, dc.
The following order promulgated to-day to all the
regiments OF each division OF the Potomac Army encamped
m front Of Yorktown II speaks for itself There IL
lofty tribute aud promise in its brsvity-trbute 10
gallant General, whose past services in the eld and
direction OF glorious Northern army in the beginning
OF s work to crush out this Southern reben
have given him place in tho niche Of military fame it
is not given one man in generation to reach and
mise OF due appreciation and reward, OF any and Az
from the highest officer to the lowest private in tho
ranks acquittng themselves meritoriously in battle
GENERAL oRDERs--No. l15
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE PoToNAC,)
CAMP WINFIELD Scorr
MAR YORKTOWN, Va, April IL, 1852.
The present camp Of these headquarters, and OF AL
Winfield Scott.
II. Special instances OF good conduct gallantry
lay through tho intermediate commanders. TO these
headquarters. Orders OF communication TO be issued
BY command Of Major General MCCLELLAN.
s. swnLlAxs, Assistant Adjutant General.
This forenoon balloon hove In sight above the rebel
fortidcatlons. remained up three minutes,
and then disappeared suddenly rose TO Wow.
This s the rst essay the enemy the asronautc line
Tho balloon had the appearance Of being about the size Of
Professor OWES. Something IN Ms construction or
management believed to have worked wrong from s
being up such short time.
Each regmsnta cncampmsnt at noon to-day presented
scene whose solemn mpressivsness and character
never bs oradicatsd from the memory Of tho partci
pants. The scenes those attending the carrying
out Of Secretary Stantons order asking tho regiments
70 be called out at this hour and the chap
lain Of each, ct their head, 70 give q prayer
Of Thanksgiving for the recent victories that have
cd our arms Tho position Of troops ID the face Of
the enemy the consciousness ofattles fought
won here the knowledge that every victory gained
our side elsewhere s drawing the much nearer to
close, and fastening the time Of return home the
cheering thought that when the is ended the Union
will be restored and peace and industry and prosperity
thsr sway and tho sacredness Of the day tso
conspred 10 make tho Thanksgiving of heartfelt
ninity. And thus believe it was.
Professor loves balloon went up little before sun
down. 1t remained ny about half an hour.
There has been no cannonading to-day. and but little
firing betwoen the picksts Like last Sunday the day
was passed quietly 1t has been clear and bcant
full day; but tho went down in cloud and change
in tho atmosphere since nightfall indicates brewing
storm. But there lowering clouds tho war hori.
Indicating storm ofspeody battle porentously
fearful in their threatening than any Of the elements
can be.
CANT WHITFIELD Scor \
In FRONT OF YORKTOWN, April Ia, 1862.
Tho BEGINNING Of AcCysdns Aduancs on Yorktom,-Me
Compliments Sent to Adgrsder-The Rs6eys Forced from
Some NeW BaNsries-AccidcnsaI Shooting Of Soldier
de-. dc.
About o'clock this morning the sudden booming Of
cannon the rng rapid heavy and continuous startled
oursegmsnts from thsir slambers. If mon were
startled the rebc troops must have been So tho
firing came from our side. Two OF our batteries
at this hour took position the brow OF the hill
facing the eAemys intrenchments the left oach
having pieces fred three in rapid succession
when they withdrew They fired shells, which were
aimed ct whnt supposed to be the headquarters Of
General Aagrudcr The enemy did not return the shots
There has been q good deal Of ariog today
from the gunboats down tho river. Tho nring
at place on the shore opposite, about three
miles below Gloucester where tho cuemy attempting
toput up some earthworks. The rebels wore com
PEELED to dssst from the work. They fired at tho gun.
boats some dozen shells, Of which took effect.
The rebels to-day sent up their balloon again. 1t was
only up for momont as on the first ascension.
member Of Pennsylvania regiment was shot to.
day. through the accidental discharge musket which
member Of . Now York regiment was cleaning. He
was shot in the head, killing him instantly.
On PooUossrs RtvRRl
YORK County. Va, April IA, 1862. !
Situation Of tie Poquonsin Riucr-Ezodus Of the Men
from u. Plde>-A Model P0uIssrer-Bogus Confederate
Xon<y-Ls such a Thing PossibtsS-A Young .yproM
of Secesh, dc., DC.
The division to which your correspondent is attached
has pitched It's csmpas above, and has been awaiting
the arrival Of los artillery transportation and
which are now nearly all received. The location is
delightful onedry healthy ground with fine clear water
and everything to make . camp comfortable. While
lying by for the transports to up, the boys have
improved the time ia raking oysters Of which there are
abundance in the river. Scarcely can bo seen
in the nelghborhood, the women generally remaining
to take caro- Of tho property. We called
old woman yesterday to purchase poultry. She
was smoking her pipe very quietly, and seemed
perfectly happy and pleased to dispose Of her
poultry at . dollar q pair for chickens and
dollar and half for turkeys She kindly offered, in
change for quarter eagle Confederate shinpastors
She exhibited stocking full of the stuG from $50
Confederate State bonds down to ten cent borough
and individual due bills.
Some one remarked to her that they were good for
nothing now. She replied, " am afraid notr adding
after selecting particular BILL there is one your mon
passed here yesterday II wood cut fac smile Of
the Confederate nves which sold commonly at the
stands throughout the North for shilling two
Dozen Tho boys probably thought II the genuine good
for poultry, theirs OF equal greater value, it
was printed on better paper.
This morning boy of some seven or eight year S,
dressed seeesh corporal, came into camp. Upon
qury he gave his name, and said his father was the
rebel army and his mother had 'gono the Generals
10 get guard stationed around her house keep tho
soldiers onc"
whatever effect Cobb Co.'s appeal nigh. have had
further South, tho left here do not seein much
impressed with H. for they while protesting stronge.
secession feelings, cooy exact every cent they from
the Union army, and demand the fullest protection
their property from the commanding generals.
We hope soon 70 Join corps d'G,ce at the front.
Tho in excellent condition eager the fray