New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-17
The Whereabouts Of the Encsny-The Stntc
OF the Cougstry-A Change OF Feeling
The Army on the Change Of Csmmnn-

yreD Our Special Correspondent.
FAyErTErLiE, Va. Nov u, 1852
An intelligent contraband came into our lines al
Esppabannock Bridge and reports that south Of the
river opposite the bridge there lie an outpos, Of the
epemy concealed in ravine. The force was re-
toried TO consist Of seven companies Of infantry and
three regiments of cavalry. The object OF this body
Of troops is to keep close vigilance on the move
merits Of the National army.
-Four miles further back from the river, az Brandy
Station, there is considerable force, supposed 70 be
he main body Of Longftreers army. There are
Sarous reports received, locating the Rebel army
between Brandy Station and Culgepper.
The army has parsed entirely beyond the land o.
plenty, and Is now marching through country made
ntieYly delOate by war. Neither forage nor prOvl-
mons are found with the inhabitants and many fani
les are threatened with starvation. year ago,
these people were surrounded with an abundance OF
things Necessary, and they enjoyed from bonnteous
tiOrehouses even Of the Injuries OF lie Then
hey scorned the idea Of beng conquered and jesied
h leasing sarcasm al the paper blockade The
Summer has gone. and Winter is again at the door,
Of this people. Their gransrleE have been exhanst-
ed tie fun supplies Of groceries and dry goods have
been consumed; tbsir herds and focks have been
driven away or slangnteTed their forage fed, their
horses Impressed their fences buried, the men have
been cOnscripted into he Rebel army; the negroes
driven away BY tie slave Power. The women hud
children, helpless and alone, remain to break the
BonotOny Of tine picture Of desOlaOn, and 70 make
more terrible still tie state Of desutuilOn.
Now the prayer has changed; no longer do we
bear Of determination 70 prosecute TINS war through
ten years Of fratricioal strife. All are ured OF
bloodshed and "want the war % END in some way
There il a hope expressed, that " one side or The
ether may soon conquer. The ladies o. the
"Chivalrous SOnth" call upon the Generals Of the
National Army for protection, not 80 much nom me
insults and pecuations Of our soldiers as from that
u7ns xrtHfa grf
little salt, OF sugar, or perhaps some coffee
ave have no bread for winters our meat IL
all "What in tue world will become Of ne, if
The war don I soon come 10 an end T. These ere
few Of The many EXPLANATIONS OF woe that come ~
the ears Of our commanding Generals.
II would be wei to guard those foraker ladies
from personal violence from any sTaggling soldiers,
WHO should far forget the dignity Of his pOslucn
az 10 attempt the unmanly act OF insulting abus
ing lady, though IL would be better for future
generations il we could send these " Southern
notbers' 20 be fed and schooled during the Winter
until the end Of the war.
Gen. Mcclellan has lei, the army and Burnside is
In command. 'fhs is no longer Dews. The sol
dlers who could not understand why II was that 30
little result came from their long marches and Sc
we're fghls were ready for q change. Their alice
hOn for Little Mac had dwindled into military
respect for the Commander in-Chef. Il commander
who would lead them TO victory and 10 decisive re-
nlis was the oesderatum Of every private in the
ranks. Tie l4ct that Gen. Burnside was every
.venng seen riding 10 the front TO consult with
Gen. Pleasanton and learn the whereabouts Of the
enemy, the condition Of the grounds aud tie posi-
hon oi tie army, paced him favorably before The
men, and seemed 10 point him out the ulan who
would march and i,ht and win.
, The men IN the ranks therefore, are satisfied with
ne changes aud, notwithstanding the very ap |
parent attempt o. portion Of McClcllans staff and
avery lew Held officers who had been promised pro.
motion On account Of their cose adherence 10 the |
nIkipg fortunes of their leader TO incte ipsubor. |
dinalion, the men have, without exception, re- |
naiDed true 70 their OWL patriotic impulses These |
Aght ior Their nations honor and know no higher
motive. They will follow that leader who marches
70 victory Oh the most direct line however rugged
II nty be. Any amount Of hardsiips will be cheer.
.IoNy endured, ell necessary labor willingly per.
.Vnel, severe exposure patiently suffered, hard |
marching performed, and terrible ighting done il |
~ s'e but lead 10 complete and final victory. ANY
toe' even ~ life Itself, our soldiers are ready and
shHlOus 70 pay for success. Lead Ut 10 victory we
~ "ing more, IL the prayer OF the nen in arms
No. 800 thCN are the ren who make the removal Of
- iah lretext for rcsigning When TIE war
81, HVio were many commission seekers, whore I
49, Io-IoaI fortunes persuaded them 10 seek |
b,i ail peTt0na popularity by volunteering They
i"No1 mere would be no lighting, no bardships, 10
Due only h)nOr, fame, ana public prefermen'
-o,'h8 70 me army Commissions The O men, |
.uoo ~ ,Ae army. could not honorably retire. thew
,eie "shSmed togo boIne, and afraid TO Gght. In |
,Inn, ~ IttIennng and digging they were loadng |
out NC washington hotels in timer Of battle thew
- TX or absent On detached service, or per-
ss neid 10 re'erve." Tho one desire Of theee |
,uh4ei-strep men, they are not officers IL 10 |
EVus"i the arnyj anything for an excuse only |
'e as 60" AZ the Southern chiyalry. BEING ripe
o.. ,e"oni Hhoe the election Of Lincoln the pre-