The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-11-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsuIxorox. Nov. 23d.-An officer who
left Burnside's army NJ one o'clock to-day
reports the situation unchanged. The rebels
were said TO have - guns OF large calibre
in position at and near Fredericksburg.
On Friday President Lincoln in the. course
of an interview with unconditional Union
Kentuckians. discussed at length the ques-
ton Of emancipation. He said he would
rather die than take back word ofthe proc
iamation Of freedom, and he dwelt upon the
advantages To the border States of his
scheme for the gradual adjustment OF
slavery, which lac urged upon the people
They assured him that il should be done -
Mr.. Lincoln also expressed his determination
to enforce vigorous measures to rid the
State OF rebel sympathizers, and for that
purpose a new Provost Marshall Gen. who
has his heart in the work will be appointed.
Secretary Chase's report will undoubtedly
contain an urgent recommendation, support
ed by elaborate argument, TO Congress, To
take measures Tor the substitution of Gov
eminent for bank currency by taxing the
latter and making provisions for the eircula-
ton. through the banks. of the former.
The court of inquiry in the case Of Gen
Buell. will probably adjourn, shortly after
meeting ut Cincinnati, TO Nashville. for the
convenience Of witnesses. mac; ofwhom are
in Rosecans's army.
Gen. Meredith. of Indiana. has reported
to Burnside.
We. Holloway. son OF the Commissioner
of Patents, is tho Commissary of Subsist-
ence on his staff.
A strong wind has been blowing all day.
which is rapidly drying the mud
SPECIAL TO TRIBUNE
Headquarters GKS. SIoKL's CoRrs.y
FAIRFAX G. H., Nov. 81.
A scouting party sent to Bull Run yester-
dsy in pursuit Of the rebels reported to be
in that vicinity, came back without having
seen or heard of any. Scouts have also re-
turned from Aide. Leesbrrg, Thoroughfare
Gap and Hopeyille Gap. and report no traces
of the enemy.
Gen. Sigel was presented yesterday with
a fine horse and equipments. As birthday
present from his staff.
HERALp's SPECIAL.
In Falmouth great alarm was felt, espe-
cially by the females, many of whom left
the place and have gone back into the coun.
try for safety.
Fredericksburg appears utterly deserted,
and last night not light was visible in the
whole city.
Camp fires indicate the presence of a con
siderable foree in front Since Friday the
rebels have evidently received large acces-
sious 20 their forces In our front. and there
Is no doubt but Leo and Longstreet are in
our immediate vicinity. After the rebels
have been driven from their present position
it is thought they will give battle again
eight miles beyond the city.
On Friday night loud explosions were
heard beyond Fredericksburg. but the cause
has not yet been ascertained.
Tho river has risen but little since Tho
recent storm.
The inhabitants living along the route o.
tho military telegraph line have commenced
cutting the wires To annoy and delay Us il
our operations. The severest punishment
will be prompsy administered to every per
son detected in the act
The Sturgis rifles. heretofore acting as Oh,
body guard OF Gen. Mcclellan, are to b,
mustered out of the service TO morrow.