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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17

the onvirons of the city, and is the ayorite one Tor
residences. The corps Of Gen. Couch is in Water
street, with French on the right, Howard in the
center, and Hancock on tho ef-the entire body
reaching from the eastern to the western extremity
of the city. Gen. Wilcox fills Hanover street, and
has the front, with Gen. Sturgis on the right Gen.
Burns in the center, and Gen. Getty on the left.
To-day, Gen. Sturgis has had the advance, and
his pickets are now within shooting distance Of the
Rebels. The entire right grand division is closely
hemmed in in the city. step canno, be made be-
yond it without danger Of encounterng Rebel
Mimic ball Even the soldiers carrying of tho
wounded from the battlefield have been fired upon,
although profuse apologies were offered Immediately
after.
Gen. Sigel is within three hours march Of Freder.
cksburg. The battle is TO be renewed tomorrow,
and orders have boen given to carry the nights at
all hazards
If we can but carry the frst range Of hills, and
our ultimate success in driving the Rebels back as
far as Hanover Court-lIouse.
The best of feeling prevails among corps and
division commanders to-day. Nearly all were
anxious to renew the fight this morning; the order,
10 fact, had gone forth; but Gen. Sigel not having
come up, Gen. Burnside very wisely recalled the
order, and allowed his troops to rest.
Col. Lerne, accompanied by Capt. Steisner and
Col Teal of Gen. Summers staff made three bal
loon reconnaissance to-day. The atmosphere being
very clear, the whole Rebel army was seen, and the
exact position Of the corps Of jackson, LoDgstreet,
and Hill ascertained.
In the action, which will probably take place
tomorrow, the stone wall, which proved so formda-
Die an obstacle 10 Gems. French and Hancock, and
before which so many Of our men fell, will not be
assaulted.
An apparently weaker position Of the Rebels has
been found and it is believed that shall be able
to carry the hills to the lett of the Telegraph road at
all early hour in the morning
The loss in Gen. Sumner grand division will not,
probably, exceed 900. About 10000 are missing
tonight, but ii is thought 1900 1900 have man
aged to struggle or with the wounded. Some Of the
towards who get into our armies from the large
ciues have been seen shamming wounded men, with
bloody bandsges around their heads and arms. ~ P.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17


to degree that will render the resumption OF tne
offensive on our part impossible not opiy 'r
but several days to come The extent OF QUIZ ,o'o ~
killed and wounded Is not ascerta'neo ne yo' Wv"
anything like deiniteness. l have seen euous",
however to satisfy me that WIZ Do even s'oa's.
than II was supposed 1851 nign'' l, oVVV WI" III
that OF the right grand dlvi'ion snal' 'o e'"'''
disappointed. The fact that many OF our "en "o,
been taken prisoners has only become Known .ii'
evening But il is not in the casualties alone 'nA'
the army has been weakened. The fatigue ana eA-
posue Of the last three days also severely afec's
is osa"o'y ior WORK rof '"ree n'e,'' '"o - fps
have enjoyed nothng hks regu'sr s'eeP "'' ~
'"'u0 uuy' ,"oy inv V,'" ''"'''"s LII.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
The Movements of JeG. Davis-Sarious
Items OF Southern News.

Special Dispatch to ThsN. Y. Tribune ,
NASHVILLE. Tuesday. Dec. 10, 1862.
Tie Murfrees5oro Rebel of the 18th contains the
following items: Capt. McMillen Rebel was among
the killed at Franklin, by Gen. SANKEY'S dash lass
week.
jeff Davis left Murfreesboro yesterday for Mobile
and the Army of the Mississippi. Ny report last
night of Days's movements at MurfreesbOro is con.
frmed.
The Rebel Banner says:
While the visit Of Davis to the West Possesses
no political or military Significance, II will have an
inspiring effect upon the people and the troops.
Thousands will feel treasured OF success, and strike
hands again in determination to maintain the g!sri.
GUS ark of Liberation"
Col. Roger w. Hanson Of Kentucky 10 promoted
to Brigsder.General.
The Banner says that Sunday was the eliminating
day in the career of the fortunate and brilliant Nor
40 EiShth Page.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
A STEAMER DESTROYED BY GUERRlllAS,
Retaliation by United States Naval
Dispatch Boat.
The TOWN OF CONcOROIA FIRED AND BURNED
What the Citizens Gain by Encouraging
Guerrillas.
CAIRO, Ill, Monday, Dec. is. 1852.

CAIRO III, Monday, Dec. 10, IbbZ
The steamer Lake City was set on fire and de-
stroyed by band Of guerrilas at Concordia, ARR,
fifteen miles above the mouth of the White River,
on Monday last.
The next day the U. S. Naval dispatch boat De
Soto went to Concordis and burned AZ houses.
Most of the baggage belonging to the passengers
of the Lake City wss recovered.
The citizens Of Concordia claim that they did all
that was in their power to prevent the burning of
the Lake City, and had sent courier to Helena,
Ark, TO ask protection.
Before the return of the courier however, the
De Soto had accomplished the destruction of the
town.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
The Rereaf OF the Army-The Strength Of
the EHeDsy's PositiOn-0ur Losses-
Urfoauded Reporfs.

WAsHiSGToS, Tuesday. Dec. l6. 1852
From Whist il now known Of the strength and
extent Of the enemys Notifications, there seems 10
be general approval Of Gen. Burnsde's courfe in
recrossing the Rappahsnnock. There is nothing
known here 10 show that the Rebels were inclined
70 leave their srongholds meet our troops an
open field.
All possible attention is being bestowed upon the
wounded, but comparatively few Of whom have as
Jet arrived in Washington. Although cur loss 10
heavy, it is far below some Of the published state
ments. But the precise number cannot for days to
come be ascertsined.
The reports in distant cities that approximations are
entertained for the safety Of Baltimore and Wash
ington are simply absurd
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
state OF fairs i'm Cnlvcston-Gen. BaDIas's
Expedition.

A correspondent OF Tie Providence Journal writ
ing from Galveston, under date of Nov. 90 says;
| see by the papers that Gen. Banks is coming
down here with large expedition. l am afraid he
will DO too late to save the Union people, as the
Rebels will have them impressed into the Rebel
army before he will get here. The Rebels will not
allow any provisions to into the city, and the
citizens are nearly starving to death. Something
will have to DO done before long to keep them from
starving
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
To the Associated Press
HRApQUARTEKs OF THR ARMY PoToSAc,
FALMOUTH. Tuesday. Dec. l6-l;4 p ~.

HKApQUARTEKs or THR ARMY PoToSAc,}
FALMOUTH. Tuesday, Dec. l6-lA5 p. IN.
During last night the Army Of the Potomac
evacuated their positions on the opposite side of the
river.
The movement was perous one, but it wac
conducted in safety.
Tue artillery was the first TO cross over the river
The last Of the infantry broughtup the rear shortly
after daylight
The enemy never discovered the movement until
it was too late to do US any harm.
As soon :. the last man had got safely acrcss tie
river, the pontoon bridges were removed thus cutting
of all communication between the two shores.
Our wounded are sll safe on this side of the river
There was heavy wind all last night, accom-
panied with considerable rain, which assisted us in
orr movement, it prevented the Rebels from learn
ing our intentions.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
Treacherous Capture Of rifty-thrss
Men. by the Rebels. .
POSITION AND FORCE OF PlB BNRM.
JEFF. DAVIS DIRECTING THE OPERATIONS.
THE EXPECTED BATTLE.
Special Dispatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.
NASHVILLE Tuesday Dec. Is 1883.
The enemy again outrageously violated flag OF
truce to-day. They sent Col. Hawkins to our lines
with dispatches from Bragg. Capt. Abel Of the 4th
Michigan was on duty with detachment Of his
regiment on the Murfreesboro pike where the flag
arrived at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Col. Hawkins had detachment Of eight men,
with two carriages containing ladies' desiring to 20
to Nashville Capt. Abel proceeded to station out
posts, and Lieut.. Rowe read an order TO the Rebel
officer regulating flags Of truce.
Capt. Abel returned at half-psft four and sent
Lieut.. Rowe to Gen. Van Cleve notifying him about
the arrival Of the flag. While Lieut.. Rowe was
gone, q detachment of $50 Rebel Cavalry charged
upon Capt. AbePs command and captured - men.
Orderly Mitchell escaped.
Our men, Of course, had been ordered not to De,
but they killed several Rebels The outrage will be
speedily revenged. 1t is more aggrsvating because
our own flag was violated.
A scout from Murfreesboro, on Saturday heard
jeff. Davis and Bishop Polk speak on Friday night.
The former declared that Tennessee must DO held
at all hazards. Polk said he expected Grant to b
defeated and that Nashville would then be assailed.
The informant says that the Rebels will tight us be-
tween Tullahoma and Winchester.
There are not more than 10000 Rebels between
Murfreesboro and Nashville. Wheeler Is at La
vergne. Backner's corps at Noinsville and Triune,
Bragg, Polk, Breckenridge, Cheatham and Hardee
are around Murfreesboro. Kirby Smith is at Man
chester.
The Rebel Forest len here last Thursday night
with tbrae reoiments Of mounted men, well picked
cavalry, 70 cross the Cumberland below Nashville
and en-, our railway. The Rebel Morgan married
Matte Ready last night and moves with bis force Of
5000 tomorrow to attack the railroad at another
point.
The Scout brought a Murfreesborough paper Of
to-day. 1t contains no news. The dispatch to The
Louisville Journal of to-day about general move
ment is unfc unded Five men Of the Chicago Board
of Trade Regiment were captured on Saturday while
foraging. There are heavy rains to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
EXAGGERATED REPORTS RESPECTING OUR LOSSES,
FGRTHeR DETAILS OF TIE FIGHTING

Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune
Opposite FRRDERiCgsBvRG, Va, !
Tuesday, Dec. les a. IN.
The entire army, except portion of Butefeld 6
oors has fallen back to this side of the Rappahau-
mock, and Butterfeld's corps is now crossing. The
movement was cautiously executed, during the
night.
The reports that Col. Cross of the 9Th New-Hamp-
shire * mortally wounded prove untrue.
He is doing well and will recover. Though this
1. the tenth wound he has received during the war,
he says the Rebels will have to shoot him at leas!
once more before they kill him. His veteran regi-
ment went oto the battle with $50 men and cane
out with IS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
49,. Mcaghcr not Wounded.

The reported wounding Of Gen. Meagher is a mis-
take. His horse fell upon him, but he was only
slightly injured, and is stiil in command Of what
remains OF MS brigade.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
Largo Fiees Seen Entering Capo Fear
River.

BALTIMORE, Tuesday, Dec. TO- 1903.
1t is reported by the Old Point boat that the En-
glish steamer Cadmus had arrived there, and re-
ported having seen large feet entering Cape Fear
River.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17


The Flag Of Truce Afair-Gen. Bragg
Prcmoicd-more Speeches by Jen. Davis
He Announces that Rosecrans IL
Superseded by McCook, and 10 glad Of
it-Negroes Forfifying Tuiiahema
Rebellion Against Conscripting Men.
tmckians and Tennessians-Weodward
Cavalry Disbanded.
Special Dispatch to The N. Z. Tribune.
NASHVILLE. Monday, Dec. Is, 1862
Lieut.. Col Ducat Of Gen. Rosecranss stan, sent
out TO ascertain the facts concerning the violation Oh
the Gag of truce, reports that the flag retired to the
Rebel camp under the escort of the capturing party
taking our men. Some firing occurred, and few
are reported dead and wounded.
The Rebel Morgan was promoted to Major
General yesterday by jeff Dsvis The latter in
speeches appealed strongly for the defense Of South
ern rights, asserting that Lneolns Proclamation
was reducing the whites and negroes to an equality,
and he was glad to know that Rosecrans was super.
seeded by McCook. The speech was elected by
serenade at Ready's House, where Morgan was
married
There ia a large negro force at Tuahoma, fortify.
ING. the Governor of Georgia sending up mer. The
bridge at Bridgeport is completed.
Bragg issued an order yesterday to conscnpt every
exiled Kentuckian or Tennesseean. Breckinridge,
Buckner, and Hanson threatened resignation II this
were done. Davis took tue matter under advises
uent There is great hostility on the part OF len
pe.seeans and Kentuckians against Mississippiaos'
Jobnsons wound dsables him SO thathe cannot ride
Bragg is not going TO Mississippi.
A dispatch from Col. Bruce, at RasselIville, con
firms the reported disbsndmeut Of Woodwards CAV
airy. lie has captured many Of them. - :
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
VNOH GENERAL BTRNSlDES ADHi'
Retreat TO this Side Of the RappaaannOcA'
The CROSSING EFFECTED IN The NlGHI
= All the Army and the Wonnaea
Safely this side'
The Enemy Unaware Of the Movement
TIE POxrooN BRIDGES REMOVED
Communication Between the Shores Cut Of
The Enemy Unaware Of the Movement
TIE poNrooN BRIDGES REMOVED.

Communication Between the Shores Cut of
The national Republican., 1862-08-08
Paying for the Bet.

A case recently occurred, which, Ms It Is a
good illustration Of the folly Of betting, we will
give our readers the benefit Of the experience.
andria In the boat In company with other
friends. On tho deck Of the boat was an organ
grinder, leaning over the rail, and ever and
anon looking f0ndly at the instrument Of har-
monious sounds which gave him all his sup
port. Some friend offered to bet ten cents that
Ounwell could not throw the organ overheard.
Dunwell promptly accepted the challenge, and
Immediately threw the instrument into the
water, much to the CONSERVATION Of the poor
organ grinder.
On arriving at the wharf, N. Malodista, which
WAS the grinders appropriate name, made com.
plant to tho officers, who arrested Dunwell
and took him before Justice Stratton, who re-
quired the betting gentleman to pay for the or.
gan, which was valued at the round sum of
seventy five dollars.
The national Republican., 1862-08-08
Heavy Robbery.

A case was heard before Justice Dom yes.
terday, in which Martha White, Lewis Wheat,
WIN. botty. and VIM. stallings were accused OF
stealing 1855 from Mr.. Peter Snyder, Of George.
town. Two Of the parties were arrested some
time since, and examined before a Georgetown
magistrate on the same charge, but the case
was dismissed for want Of sufficient evidence
to prove the guilt Of the parties. They were
again arrested on Monday and lodged In Jail,
on the same charge, and yesterday the case
was heard at the Jail. Stallings and Betty ad-
mitted the stealing. They lived in the house,
and opened the door on the night Of the rob.
berry, and admitted the other two, who pro-
ceeded to q trunk in certain room, which
they broke open and took out the above named
sum In gold and treasury notes. They then
shared the money equally among the four, and
at the time of the last arrest, they had spent II
all except Il SO note, which was peculiarly
marked. This was found In the pocket of one
of the prisoners. The money had been thus
rapidly disposed OF, doubtless in consequence
of the first arrest.
The entire party was committed to jail for
the naxt court.
The national Republican., 1862-08-08
Future Dey..-.

DY W.. l.. WALL u co.. Auctioneers,
u Successors to WALL 4 BAsaAnp,
The EFFECTS OF A RAILROAD C0NTRAC
TOR, at Auction. On SATURDAY MORNIN9, pt,
Instant, at 10 O'Clock, We viii sell In font Of the
Auction rooms,
A LIT Of Picks, Iron and Steel Drills, 9s, 10 Sc
the effects Of . contractor on q railroad
Terms-Cash. W. L. WALL Co,
aug sat StarI Auctioneers
The national Republican., 1862-08-08
The Case of Young Faherty.

We have received the following from a source
entitled TO the fullest credit:
tive," In this case says: "Young Faherty came
10 his parental home In this city In July. He
had been engaged in Richmond in business pur.
suits, not In the army" The impression sought
is nc not, after al, deserving Of bis fate. The Ths
truth OF his CASE is this: In May, 1861, young
Faherty left here with many others like him.
self, and joined the rebel army. He was In the
for the valor displayed on that memorable day, I,
he received the thanks OF Beaurgard and Of
JEFF. Davis himself, who came there before the
engagement ended. This news WAS communi.
Gated by himself, or by one Of his associates in
the battle, and his nearest friends boasted Of
It. How many battles he has fought since is
not known. After the severe engagements near
Richmond, he has corresponded with his family
here, and no doubt It was determined that he
would be safer In Washington than In Rich.
mond, and SO he came. But.he came back as
he went-s traitor; u sworn subject Of King
JEFF, owing his highest and entire allegiance TO
him; for he refused to take the oath Of ale.
glance to the United States. The Government
has been 80 indulgent to traitors that they have
propagated rapidly In our midat. Tho oity 10
infested with them. and day and night they
assemble in groups Of twos, threes, and fours,
conooct treason and arrange for giving infor.
nation by the underground telegraph. Nay,
traitors are invited from abroad by our indul.
gence, and so the Internal brood ia thus multi.
piled.
Young Faherty is enc of these cases. The
fact Of his not taking the oath is conclusive that
he Ia an enemy. He has shed loyal blood, and
at the point Of the bayonat sought the hearts
blood Of the Republic. Now, II does seem to
me that death, without benefit of clergy, ought
to be inflicted upon such characters, and that
we can never put down this rebellion until we
hang or shoot all enemies. This Faherty, un.
derstand, has been fed and clothed by the Gov
arnn1ant. hta fathQr from TINA inmam0riAl has
held Office; he left office himself for war; he
was q clerk In the Census Office; and after
lighting to the death, he comes under the pro.
teotion Of the Government as sworn enemy.
II he is not spy, he ia n traitor, and richly
deserves the traitors doom.
JrsTIcR
The national Republican., 1862-08-08
Arrest ofThiovos.

Roundsman Fenwiok and Ofioer Haadley, on
Wednesday night about II o'clock; arrested
John Hemphill, VIM. Darlington, and Charles
Berry alias mexican Bill,h all we'll known
thieves just out Of the penitentiary, and the
last named notorious thief of the old school.
Unfortunately they were not detected In an
actual attempt at stealing, and sufficient evi.
denoe could not be produced to convict them.
They we're held unti yesterday on suspicion If
being implicated in several robberies, but
though several persons who have been robbed
came forward, they could not identify these
men, and they were discharged on their prom.
ise to leave the city at once.
The national Republican., 1862-08-08
Arrnt Of tho Publishers, Editors, and I'm.
ployees Of the HaHiiburg "PatFict
and Union" .a..f,
THEY ARE BROUGHT TO THE OLD
CAPITOL PRISON. 30.

On Wednesday morning, ct three O'Clock
Brig. Gen. wsdsworth, with Lieut.. Baker and
two prlvates from Washington, arrested O.
Barrett and Thomas O. Mcdowell, editors and
publishers Of the Patriot AVID Union, ct Harris.
burg, Pennsylvania, on the charge Of treason.
able conduct against the Government, the
evidence having been deemed sufficient To
warrant their arrest. Montgomery Foster, ian
employed editor Uriah J. Jones, (local editor, J
who confessed to have written the negro
placard, and all the composItors in the offics
connected with the affair, have also been ar
rested. The four principals were brought 10
this city Wednesday afternoon, and were
lodged In the Old Capitol prison. These are
the parties who forget the imprint Of the
Washington Star to the placards above men.
toned. They profess to treat the affair as
q sorry joke 10 them.
The following Is copy Of the negro placard
issued by them:
ATTENTION, CoLoRED MEN.
The great Gen. Lane has arrived In this city
to-day, and will address the colored citizens Of
Harrisburg, in front Of the Market-house, at 4
O'Clock this Monday afternoon. Men and
Brethren, come along
The Government having granted him per-
mission 10 raise two CoLoRED RBorNENTs, be
will be prepared to swear in ell able.bodied
colored men who may offer, and he confidently
expects toGaise one company in this place.
Arms, equipments, uniforms, pay and ration
and bounty the same as received by White
Soldiers, and no distinction ,oiu be made Come
one, come all. J. II. ToMPKINs,
Recruiting Qdicerfor Lanes Oblored Regiments.
The national Republican., 1862-08-08
Robbing the Mails Of the Soldiers In ths
HOSPITALS.

On Wednesday afternoon, Ofioer ktmbal
arrested a young man named Henry Debali
Hospital, in the Z Street Baptist Church, fol
Opening letter directed to Herman Saunders
an invalid soldier, apd taking from It eight dol
lars. Deball confessed the fact, and offered to
settle BY refunding the money, but he wa,
taken before Justice Donn and committed to
ail for further trial. Yesterday, his case was
again before Justice Dom, the officers In the
meanwhile having searched his baggage. II
seems that Saunders had for some time been
expecting money from some Of bis friends 10
he took occasion to look over the papers oi
Deball, where he discovered several envelopes
addressed to himself and others. He went to the
oommisssry and asked him for the letters,
which he denied ever having seen. Saunders
went at once and obtained a warrant, and he
was arrested as stated. Further examination
by the officers revealed about half q bushel Of
letters addressed to different invalid soldiers
the North. Some of the letters were very In
tsresting, and others were very affecting.
One gave most touching account OF the
death Of soldier In hospitals" others bresthed
words Of tenderness aud love for the dear ones
ut home; another revealed sisters fond affsc.
tion and advice to = brother In the army and
others told the abse father how the children
cherished his memory. One letter contained
draft for IS, which an invalid was sending
home. This had not been USE used a. as yet.
being only ls years of age. When brought be.
fore the Justice, he wept like child.
He was sent to jail for court, and the letters
placed in the hands Of City Postmaster Gle
phspe, for distribution to the parties to whom
they belong. tits expected that further deveb
opments Of this young mans crimes will be
made.
The postmaster in this city has been frequent
ly blamed by parties at distance, because let
ters do not reach the boys In the army. This
case has developed one leakage, and It is be =
leved that large number Of the persons who
are appointed by the regiments and others to
carry the mails 10 them are Of the same char
acter as the above. The proper officers should
see to this very important matter.
The national Republican., 1862-08-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Amuaamanea,

CANrnRBURY.-In addition TO the charming
singing Of the beautiful and fascinating vocalist
Miss Fanny Forrest, there is another attracuer
iineatjona of negro character BY the celebrated
jim Budworth never fall TO cali forth the heart
st applause. His various acts are immense;
besides, he is superior bapjoist, and IL also
tho author Of the mirth. provoking pieoe enti-
lied New Years Calls" In which the combin.
ed talent of the company Ia engaged. The
piece 10 one Of the very best yet put upon the
Canterbury stage, and the splendid new scene.
ry. together with the representation Of a ska
ting scene at Central Park. New York, 10 In
deed worth the price Of admission. Go TO- night
II you wish 10 enjoy an evening OF delightful
amusement. The entire company will appear
In their favorite acts.