The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-12-03
Of the strength of the national army, and the de.
termination to deal them q terrible blow.
New York Nov a6

Of the strength Of the national army, and the de-
termination to deal them a terrible blow.
New York, Nov. 90.
Per Roanoke, from New Orleans, We learn
by an order of General Butler, that the property
within the district recently poss ,ssed by for
tourche district. is declared eqles,ered and all
sales or transfers of i. forbidden.
This dis,ric, comprises all the territory Of
louisiana l.irg west Of the Mississippi, except
the parishes OF Pisquemine and Jefferson.
A commission is appointed to take possession
Of the district, and the sugar plantations are to
be worked oy them, where they are not worked
by the owners, and uegro or white labor NAV De
employed st dscrs ton.
All property belonging TO disloysl persons lie
20 be insentorled and soli for the benefit Of the
Government, under the provisions of the conhs-
cation act:
Another order suppresses distilleries and 9th
er manufactures Of strong drink.
Another Ole announces that any officer found
drinking Intoxicating liquors in any public place,
sill be referred to the President for dismis.al
from the service.
Another one suppresses the newspaper kno~n
is the National 4 ipocate, for an improper pub
hcation. Sull another prohibits the arrest o.,
any slave, unless the person arresting knows
that such slave is owned bv a loyal citizen.
Among the property confscated as above no
ted is the plantation OF Gen Br-gg.
ST Louis, Nov. 2o.
The official vote gives Blair lsS majorit, over
Knox tor Congress. IL is stated that Knox will
contest The radica! emancipation legislative
lcke, is elected by an average majority OF |, 800
New York, Nov. 20.
This morning the Ericsson iron clad battery,
" Pa.sac," LETT the navy yard for active service
der destination is not named. The a" Montauk,"
ler sister ship, is preparing to follow rapidly.
New York, Nov. rs.
special to the Herald. dated Acquia Creek,
Nov. "a, says: Reports from Burnsde's army
to dsy, represents everything quiet and unchan
sed The city of Fredericksburg has not yet
been shelled for reasons satisfactory to tire com.
Banding General
The preparations for q further advance are
steadily progressing. The enemy are still il,
force on the opposite side Of the river and i'm
proving the time to prepare for as vigorous q
resistance to our crossing as possible A loco
motive and train OF cars we're placed upon the
track here to-day, and the road will be opened
TO the Potomac tomorrow. The reb, sympa
thiz.rs still con,inie to cut the military wires
The Tibune's Aqua Greek letter says Gu,
army rests on line extending from Stafford
Court House to the Rappahsnnock.
strange report is in circulation that the
real advance will not take place f. ON Frederick,
burg, but the movement to the R.ppahsnuock
is only a feInt while decisive blows will be
struck from another direction. Those who ap-
pear to believe the story, cannot, however, give
any foundation.
New York, Nov. Is.
special to the n. Y. Tribune, dated Sger,
| headquarters, Nov. oath, says: Such informs
ton has been received at these headquartt n
this afternoon As leaves no further room to doub
that the entire northern portion of Virginia has
| been abandoned by the rebel troops. There are
few bands of white guerr las roaming about
Leesburg, Mount Gilesd, Martnsburg, and vi
ciuity. Jackson has gone toward Richmond.
New York, Nov. Is.
A dispatch from Summers Head Quarters, o
| The 23d, states that fifteen deserters from tn,
rebels say Lousstreet's division has arrived a
fredericksburg and Hills corps is expected
hourly.
| The talk in the rebel camp is to the effect tina
Lee intends to dispute the Federal crossing O
the Rappahannock with his entire force.
The rebelshsv enlarged their entertainments
but build no nov ones. Their guns comman,
the ford opposite Falmouth. Summers division
has the advance of our army. Trains we're run
ming all yesterday and last night from Fredericks
burg to Richmond.
Baltimore, Nov 25
A special to the American from Harper's Fer
~ states that Gen. Kelly yesterday sent scouts
from New Creek, who captured twelve rebe
picke,s within four miles of Winchester.
| Prisoners saw Jackson started with his VI o,
force for Richmond via. Front ROYAL, lesvin,
Only a regiment of cavalry at Winchester. W,
shall probably occupy Winchester shortly, wher
the reconstruction of the b. & o. r r. will b.
completed in twenty days.
Philadalphis, Nov p.
The hospitals were filed with joy and happi
ne.s to day, by the lberality of our citizens
y hich supplied TO each Of them festive boar,
rosnd which heroes of all the fights gathere,
and Toasted to their hearts content.
Boston, Nov. 20.
b. orders from Washington all political prise
ners were released from For, Warren yesterday
Many of them left for their homes last night
including Marshal Kane, Of Baltimore.
Washington, Nov. 27.
| The President yesterday went by specis
steamboa, conveyance TO Aqua Creek, wher
| tie was met by Gen. Burnside. He returne,
this morning by the came means.
Washington, Nov. p.
The current talk in military circles here is il
regard TO the expe diency Of the army Of he Pc
,omac going into winter quarters. Late event
seem to have strengthened the probabilities Q
such policy being adopted and differences Il
the same effect are drawn from the President
visit to Acquia Creek.
| Reports received here from the front to day
locate Jacks advance guard at Bealesto~n