The New York herald., 1862-11-22


formerly existing here win be entirely restored The
railroad is also being vigorously reconstructed.
Telesrapbc communication is established with the
army
The Reports from Washingten.
wAsHHG1oS. Nov. q; 1862.
Advices from the Army Of the Potomac say that the
rebels still occupy Fredericksburg with small force, TO
dispute the crossing Of the river.
Some guns were yesterday brought TO bear upon Two
avipes the opposite side of the river through which
the railroad passes The result that trains have At
tempted 10 run since.
The weather is very disagreeablc indeed, II having
raiped heavily all Yesterday afternoon. swelling tho
streams TO an unusual height
We learn that considerable body Of rebel cavalry
claimed be body Of Stuarts forcs and eight hundred
strong reached Warrcnon day before yesterday, and
Yesterday proceeded down Warrenon Junction Their
design seems to make dash at some portion Of our
line from Aqua Crock 10 Fredericksburg and then trust
10 their heels 10 get or scot free smaller band, Of
about Ary is said to have been roaming the Bull
run battle field yesterday, and their scouts pickets
were last night lowering about Centrevllc.
We have q rumor in Washington this forenoon that
stonewa Jackson about Winchester day before yes
terday with 20 900 men, story which place re-
lance whatever He is as completely stopped by the
current rains from venurng raid into Maryland as
though the river guarded by hundreds Of thousands
of troops II is belief that he is well on his way to
;on Lees army with the main portion OF his force leav
ing in the valley and in front OF Washington only su
ccnt troops to scout around the Union lines both To-
calities.
Reports circulation respecting the conduct Of two
OF General Sigel's regiments, which said to have
thrown down their and retreaed in disorder when
his corps fell back towards Fairfax Court House The
foundation for the story have been that
the being Sick their guns were piled up and et in
charge Of small guard, there being transportation
Tor them The did not fall into the hands of the
enemy.
The Reports from Harper's Ferry.
HARpER's FERRY, Nov. q, 1862
The reported reconnaissance TO Charestown, Wed
nesday canard.
The rebel pckets were at Nolan's Ferry yesterday.
The impression prevails that stonewall jackson is
marching Gordonsvile with the bulk Of his forces and
that the rebels in this vicinity are only cavalry
The Reports from Leesburg.
LEEsBoRG, Va, Nov. 20, 1862.
Whites band OF rebel guerilla cavalry have again made
their appearance In this vicinity. They said to be
about two hundred fifty strong and far have done
US no damage, being well watched.
skirmish and Defeat OF the Rebels.
wmIAxsroKr, Nov. 20. 1862.
Yesterday General Saxton reconnaissance from
Harper;s Ferry towards Charlcstown.
He encountered four hundred rebels above Halltown
and drove them through Charlestown shclng them at
every opportunity.
Several houses in Charlesown were fred by shells,
and one two rebels were killed.
The rebels made a slight demonstration our out
posts Falling Waters, the Virginia side Of the
river.
After the rebels were driven back men retired
nearer the town for the night.
Our Warrenton Correspondence.
In CANT NEAR WARRENroS JUNCTION. Va,
Nov. II, 1862. !
AYrirc! CT the Army at Worrenton-Feeling Produced by
tie Remocal OF General AcCllian-Generdl Burnside
r1y Popular Nth the Troops Reorganization of the
Different Army Corps-Appeordnce Of fRebeldom-Geaeyol
Hoosers Headquarters, &c, dc.
And again, after eight days occupying the same camp
ground, we the move In those eight days i'm
portant events have occurred. The old Commander in
Chief Of the army has!been removed new commander
has placed at its head there have been changes in
commanders corps and divisions there have been
dsaection amsng officers and men, and talks Of mutiny.
Many prophesed the ruin sr the army general resgna
tions and wholesale rebellion. How It nowS All those
prangs and forebodings proved idle tales General
Burnside the unboundsd confidence and love of the
army General Hosker is esteemed as much general
can be by all in his command and General Buttered the
new commander Of the Fifth army corps, everywhere
praised.
The present general movement Of the army
indicates that General Burnside has arranged the plan Of
q new campaign, and when the order Of march came
there was general delight and enthusiasm II s believed
that the campaign s to be an active one, and looking
towards something decisive. This is what the men want
and they are ready for any work that may be assigned
them There great rejoicing that we are on the onward
Marcia march that il is believed win not be ended t
we have reached the rebel capital, aud the Stars
and Stripes irumphanty above the dome Of its Con-
eressiona halls We may take circutous route, and
may have bloody battles 70 aght not for
wears me marches. and fighting ns fears for them
They want life, activity dssrmined and vigorous
prosecution or the war; something that locks like put
ting an end 10 this rebellion. And 10 this end
they have all started forth and there united faith and
harmopya faith that begets strength, harmony that
guarantees success, The army was never stronger In
better heah better clothed finer spirits, more hopeful
more loyal or more piucky than now.
Describing army marches Is too much Of old story
and have notion Of attempting description of ours
to-day In justice TO gallant and ardent soldiers,
must say that . march under the circumstances was
never better II raincd when the column started;
that the men did not mind. The route Of march lay
through dcsoIate and unInteres,ng country that the
men did not mind II q hong march;
that tine men did not mind. II rained at
the close Of the march, and FOR several
hours after that the men did not mind There were
hardly stragglers enough make MP corporal guard
and a. result very little pilagng OF pigs hooking Of
hens taking turkeys without leave aud there
precision and order IN the march The men marched In
close order, ambulanccs we're in their places and bag
cage wagons moved IN harmonious sequence.
Nearly all the decent houses we found deserted by
their former inmates. Some lied months ago. and
ske daddled ony few days since. lc rning cf the
intended movement OF our army through this scction
Worn out and mbece negroes, and the younger fry
| cursed with Aries blood IN their VEINS, comprise
| The hulk OF the resident population. All the
active smart and good Tor anything darkcs c either
| have either been taken away or run away on
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