The New York herald., 1862-12-26

bn0m THE ARMY Of THE POTOMAC.
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Dali yChx1ssaas In eAs Csaps.
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Quite punsss d omoss from Burnsidss army were in
shs eiy today, Who would hare remained WIN tAsir
commands the Of enjoying their usual Christmas
ssssvisiss had been allowed tbeD In camp. They haA
VanDeA joyous festivals but the orders frsm bad
SsArtss prohiosd forwarding Of supplies for the 90
casin and being prevented from going
down their regiments made Christmas dreary day in
Camp
The soldiers one all regard the affair at Freaerics
Burg having been precipated BY the vicious idea OF
she radicals rush upon the enemy, instead a crcum.
veatns them by adroit plans of campaign.
The radical Journals truly state that their issues are
excluded from the camp; but they excluded not
sy any order but by the soldiers who buy the HERALD
n the proportion OF about eight Of the abolition
organs Nightly sales at the Offices here tel tins
st0ry The soldiers don't want read about successes
which
Our Falmouth Correspondenee.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 23, 1852.
Prriniy Of the Opposing A1me-TAe Ente'He CoSdsale
Betyees Tie Ptckas-Appeoronos Of FdlmodA-Atlitory
Dsscspline-7Ae Rebel Jackson Reported Aovsn1, de-, DC
seems really astonishing that two immense armies can
sest SO quietly with only river between them and
pckets within easy speaking distance Of each other
Nos been fred since army the riv
& almost fraternal spirit has sprung up between
abe pickes The bravery and gaanry displayed by
during the recent battle has had great effect upon
both officers and the other side, and has raised
their opinion Of yankees" and yankee" pluck which
they evince In many ways.
Nothing definite known a what the movement or
tAe army will be, although OF all kinds circulate
freely but public the North the benefit OF
quite as many rumors will not add TO the list
The resignation Of Secretary Seward and the
other changes in the Cabinet have made quite a
sson in the army and the question all sides what
docs t meanS Here, again. each has explanation
but be right the conclusion generally is to
await official explanation least the appointment of
successor whose known views may explain it.
me village on Famouth does not present much change
al suffers with their regiments, and allows other
stores 20 be opened in the town than those belonging to
restdens who here at the time troops occupied
che place. As consequence the place has few
tsons os the soldiers, and also being required to
enter the town the prefer remaining their camps
and Falmouth retains its characteristic quiet.
is quite currently reported that Jackson has left
sudacty recently shown by the rebel cavalry the vi
emily OF the Occoquan would indicate that they felt
themselves strongly supported
The high prices obtained for goods great tempta-
on 70 suffers TO try the overland route @ the other
route oy the river denied them and the rebels succeed
The authorities at Washington should either prevent
eheir starting guard them safely through for the cap
ture Of these trains certainly affords much ''ad
Our troops are nearly as bad as the rebel gueras
u the First Michigan cavalry, helped themselves
whatever they wanted without Offering any compensa
sion.
MCAxP, NEAR FALMOUTH
FUT1 Army CoRrs, Dec. 2S, 1862
M Fr3 Brigade Change Comp General BwrYasdss Re
Sat Of the Late Disaster Generally Approved BY the
\rynu nud U.C,k MI
g., e..
ne Fist brigade, COL. Barnes commanding Of Gen.
Grtns division, moved to-day from the ground they
Aavs ss Occupying 70 roornier ana more comfortable
ys2eisy. y The old Sscampment tney were too compact
f health, and, aside from from excessive smoke
were on knoll, whore the bleak wind vtaa them With
allits wntry ronghDsss. They in cosy nook
eompsssly sheltered from the wind By euvelopins pine
Trees yhs other brigades OF the division remain as
shsy were, - siso the troops Of Gen. Humphreys
and sykes commands will add that Gems Hooker and
busesrnsld have removed their headquarters fscin 6r
.nr: yun u piece & Pine *O5as, where they and
their slads have fixed themselves as comfortable
princes In forest l
General Burnsides report 70 headquarters Of the
recent movement Of the army the Rappahannoc
what accomplished there rather failed accomplish
and s return 70 this side Is the exciting subject
enc sentiment hearty approval Of the report
and high admiration or the franknces or its author
heart and SOU devoted TO Gen Mcclellan it carries weight
with shows that for the disaster blame
y here imputed 70 the brave Commander in Chief Of
army HIS plan O good one, and every reasonable
calculation made He had 70 take desperate
chances and he took them smaller general would have
boan dismayed he He advanced his army boldly
Ysoolutely He showed the dash courage Of brave
army leader Had he succeeded he would have been the
Having failed he had the manliness tell the truth
and not 70 cast the responsibility on others
ISa, manly nonessy has won the @ heart every true
The first our soldiers fought under him. they will J.
Aght the next under him with more love and de
ton their hearts and with like desperate courage Is the
4 pot Known. q course, whet.r Vi are 70 20 into
winter quarters before resunne Aeain active hostes
selves about the matter but very little. They wait
ders; let these when they will, and they WILL
shs Potomac :, Aqua creek is sometimes frozen
month time in winter, II Is hardly likely that we shall
AN our wounded capable Of removal have now been
sent Washington be distributed among the hospitals
there and elsewhere, as the army medical authorities
may direct Our surgeons are still unremitting in their
OF those remaining here.
Captain Spear OF the Commissary Department, LEFT
to-day for home brief sick furough. The faithful
real which he attended his duties connected with
she recent movements Of the army impaired his health
compelling a temporary respite.
The health OF this section OF the army continues excel
lent II is much better than it was a month ago.
Oar White Oak Church Correspondence.
THIRD DIVISION, SIXTH CoRPs,
NEAR WHITE OAK CHURCH, Va, Dec Il, 1862. !
Settled Docn for Ltie Neutrality-suspicious. Troops
Jsbtlart Ou0 fAssr Escape-fhe NuD Regiments IN the
Bottle Of he 13h-7ouchin0 Scena-No Winter Quar-.
svs-whee Are We to Go Ner,S de-
After the late dreadful struggle, to-day sees our men
marveousy fine condition Drills being carried on as
usual and with the exception Of occasional patering
a muskey right where the pickes firing at
each other the river there nothing to be OBJ
Served that would indicate the dreadful struggle in which
our forces have been lately engaged.
BY all learn, the enemy Is greatly chagrined at
our safe retirement from his trap General Stonewal
Jsckson,s negro who came oyer 10 US after the Tight