The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-14
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoroAAc,


HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoroMAc,}
Warrenton. Nov. IL.
Nothing worthy of record has transpired TO-
Gay within the lines of the army. Gen. Burn.
side has boon engaged with several principal Of
| hcers IN matters of business
Another disp tch from headquarters of the
army OF the Potomac. dated the 18th, says
nothing of striking military importance has
TRANSFERRED to-day.
The trains with supplies are constantly ar
irving hero.
Ten. Hooker took command of his corps TO-
Gay and was enthusiastically received.
Gen. r. rter took leave Of his officers and COM
mand and lett for Washington this afternoon.
Gen. Halleck arrived here this afternoon at
2, and was heartily received by the officers of
Burnside.
Another dispatch, dated Warrenton the 18th,
says Gen. Ualeck returned 70 Washington this
morning.
Repor'sJ at headquarters this morning indi-
cate al quiet in front.
New foRk, Nov. 49, Advcss from Port
Royal per gunboat Western World report that
Il naval and military expedition, comprising
800 Rhode Islanders, have torn up the rails of
the Charleston and Savannah railroad.
large number of rebel troops arrived from
Charleston and our forces ietreated to their
boats.
A rebel deserter reported that Bsauregard
was to attack Fort Pulaski about the 18th inst.
St. Catharine 8 Island has been evacuated by
ths rebels, who took the negroes with them,
killing two who refused to go. The health of
the troops at Port Royal is good.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 49, Diuch of what is
said about the rebels being reinforced with IRON
clad vesses from Europe finds no confirmation
at the navy department, which is not indlffer ent
to obtaining facts on the subject
Gov. Morgan and Collector Barney are he re-
on business relative to the defences of New York
harbor.
1t is understood that the proper Departments
have acceeded to their reque for adequate
and immediate protection, and the requisite or
ders tor that purpose have already been issued
WASHINGTON, Nov l3. Mai Gen. Fitz j ohm
Porter yesterday Issued the following order
from headq quarters OF the fifth army corps, da-
ted Camp near Warrenton, Va:
BY direction of the President of the United
States, Maj. Gen. Hooker has been assigned
the command of this corps. 1t has been my
privilege to lead this little band of regulars of
the army of the United States in fighting. The
pane, records and the traditions of regiments
that have borne The banner of our country
through all its wars.
1t has been my pleas re to lead regiments of
volunteers coming from different States, but be-
coming equally national, through the came
purpose, the same dangers, the same sufsrings.
Having shared their perlls and privations in the,
march and in half ssore of bloody tel DIS
to the officers and men of both CLASSES addres
myself The confidence, which | may Judge
ty your acts you have reposed 10 me, 1t has
been my earnest effort to merit and requite
The personal regard which am proud to feel
that you bear towards me is reciprocated by ar
dent affection and deep respect which time
cannot etlace
The personal good fortune of each of you
Will always be IA matter of heartfelt interest to
me. The professional successes you will attain
will be doubly gratifying to me lnasmuch as
they will be iden titled with the successes of onr
cause.
Among the most gratifying of my thoughts
OF you, Will be tho assurance that your subor-
dnaton and loyalty will remain in the future
as IN the past, last to our country and It's au-
tborltes.
ADDISON, n. Y. The Daily Register of this
city dominates Gen. Geo b, Mcclellan for the
U, 5, Senaorship made vacant by the death of
John r. Thomson