Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-11-08

FRoM WASHINGTON.
Special Dlspatehssto our Exchanges.


Special Dispatches TO our Exchanges.
REBEL NAVY RErSs BUILT.
There can be no doubt that the rebels
are again making formidable progress 10
the construction of a navy. We published
the fact few days since, that the English
ship yards are being used for the purpose
Of building large irou-elads for the rebel
the pay ment for which it IS
nearly certain is made from English sourc-
es. Two OF these vessels have been seen
by one Of the persons from whom our in
is derived.
We have positive assurance, also, from
that the new MerrimaG is nm
ished, and two other similar vessels under
way. All these facts, with the recent ex-
PLOTS of Capt. Semmes, clearly indicate
and fortiIude on the part Of the
rebels, that promise US stubborn strug-
gle in their subjugatiOn.
MORE IRoS- cLADs.
twill be seen, from the advertisements
of the Navy Department, that the Govern-
mentis not asleep TO the necessity of pre-
pairing for the coming struggle tor the pro-
lection ofOuT coasts aud commerce on the
high seas, now threatened by British
built men-of-war sailing under the rebel
aug. One or more iron. clad steamers are
to DE constructed, of about 300 tons bur
den. including machinery. with mAstsr
spars and boats Ofiroa, aud all other equip
meuts necessary for an efficient cruising
ship of war.
The general specifications will be furn-
ished Gy the Department, and bids will only
be received from parties known to be able
to execute the work Each vessel to be
delivered at a specified Navy Yard on the
Atlantic coast.
THE WAY rHEY PEEL ABOUT THE LATE ELEc-
TIoSs-
The feeling in Washington to-day, in
view OF the general saccess of the Demo-
Gratis ia the late elections, is one of gloomy
anticipations. Most regard it as rebuke
of the administrative feebleness of the gov
eminent, but fear that the effect will be-
still further to increase its timidity and ir-
resolution. Secretary Seward was with
the President quite early this morning, aud
Secretary Chase AfIerward.
THE RECENT VICTORIES.
The victories of the past few days, though
Slight when taken singly, amount to con-
siderable when viewed collectively. They
are precursors to - glorious and great VIC
tory for our arms. 1t is hardly likely
that the impending battle can be long
STAYED off.
PROSPECTS OF A BATTLE.
We are now in just one of those critical
times when a battle may be at any moment
precipitated upon US. We are close upon
the position of the rebels. Our advance
are not FIVE miles from a strong force of
the enemy, and a strong army is following
closely upon our advance. The enemy
may aud probably will retreat as we move
upou them, yet they may intend TO fight
it may be necessary for them TO do so to
protect the retreat OF their army from the
Shenandoah Valley. and before this is
printed the skirmbbing in which we have
been engaged for tUO days may grow into
the dimensions of battle.
WHAT'S TO BIB DONE WITH DRAFTED MEN
we have learned from an official source,
that Gen. Mcclellan has requested that the
drafted men be reserved for the protection
of the borders of Maryland and Pennsylya-
mia, and also for the occupation of the forts
10 the vicinity of Washington city. while
the men now ia occupancy OF such forts be
moved forward flor active operations with
the army.
WHAT THREE NAJoR-GENERALs THINK ABOUT
THE ISTESTIoSs OF TIE REBELS.
We have to-day heard the opinions of
three Major Generals, snd these opinions
are the reflex of all military opinions here,
to the effect that the view of the rebel pro-
gramme entertained by Major-Gen. Dix,
and exclusively sci forth in this column
some days ago, is The correct one and that
the rebels are actively retiring. with view
of concentrating at Petersburgh, where
Geu- LoRgslreel, with his.van guard, is al
ready in comIl4ad, for The purpose of max
the supplies aud vast stores of
heavy artillery left behind in the latter
place on the abandonment of the Peninsn-
la; and then making an attack 10 force
upon Fortress Monroe, which Gov. Letcher
has declared to be the one point essential
to the sovereignty of the State of Virginia
and the safety of the Confederate Govern
meEt.
TIE WHEREABOUTS OF BRAGG-s ARMY.
The whereabouts of Briggs army is not
known, but 1t is supposed that part of is
has been detached to reinforce Gen. Lee,
and the rest is lying at Chattanooga and
Knoxville, OF some other strategic point in
Tennessee The movement of Gen Rose
Grams on Nashville will have a good effect.
II will relieve the almost starved garrison
Of that town, aud place them in a position
to defy any rebel force that attacks, and
WIZ Aiso give US n nrm base, from which
We can move on Knoxville and cut the re-
bel Coufsderacy in TWO, and relies Sc the
loyal and self.sacrifciug people of Tennes-
see from the despotism to which they arc
subjected. Welook for grand results from
General Rosecrans' army, and. IL past per-
formances are any surety for future ones,
we will not be disappointed.
THE CONGRESS- THAT NERrs NEXT pEcEMsER
A
1t is now deemed certain here that the
next House will be opposition. Political
spectators are already casting about Tor \