New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-13
Weather observation-disclosures Indications
OF Early Aciion-Arrival Of Re-enforce.
ments-DOings OF the Rebels-Their sup
posed Inieniions-FeeIingo of the Army
Building ERorfs-Inhuence Of New
Commander upon an Old Corps.
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HEADeUARTEEs RIGHT GRASD DIvsIos,
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HKsDeuARTEEs RIGHT GRAND DTvisos,(
Dec 10, l002
At Las. the elements seem to have ceased frowning
UPON the Union arms in these parts The force Of
the cold spell of the last few days already appears
broken. A clear sky, bright sun, and greatly mod
Grated temperature, gaddened the hearts of all yes
terday, and made hope and confidence take once
more the place Of the gloom and dependency the
severe, successive yisitaons Of rain and cold had
caused to settle upon the army. To-day, fair weather
also prevails, and the natives, with wise and grave
air give expression TO the belief that we are to en-.
ioy the finale of the Indian Summer, whose genial
beginning was so grievously lost TO us.
Tie late frost changed the mud and mire ofthe
roads into solid slippery ruggedness, Perplexng and
dangerous to everything moving on wheels aud four
legs. But the sun has smoothed their rough surface
by thawng within the last twenty-tour hours, and
they are now in better condition than at any time
since the slveut Of the army. There is every moi
cation that this inestimable advantage will DO
promptly improved TO the greatest possible extent
and that the dropping spirit of the loyal public VIII
be once more raised by the resumption OF offensive
oper atoms. Orders were issued last night by Gen
Burnside that leave doubt AZ 10 his Intention TO
strike before the elements again place OBJ
structions in the way OF his command. DO not feel
warranted in giving their exact tenor, but they admit
Of no other construction than immediate active work
IL IT, indeed, more than probable, that ere these
lines reach their deetinGi ion the telegraph al have
brought you much more startling news than they con-
yev The only peIceptible cause OF ossble delay Is
heavy mist that has been shrouliug lhe horizon dui
ING the earlier and later part of yesterday and this
morning. AS long as 1t renders an extended range
of vision impIGcncabe, movements cannot begin.
Another warm day will undoubtedly remove this
last difficulty.
With The prospect Of speedy activity comes better
assurance Of success IL the form of the arrival OF
large rctniorcements from the North. Their number
il would be desirable 10 make known; but those
nNous for the fate OF this army may rest satisfied
TINT they are sufficient 10 enable Gen. Burnside TO
make certain movements on tile Hanks Of the enemy,
by which alone the risks OF crossing OF the river
right III Ito face OF tie Whole KeOei army can BE-
avoided.
Since Sunday there have been arrivals OF citi
zeus or deserters from the Other eide reported nc
these Headquarters. ToleseOplc observations from
the signal station us have aeo been obstrueteG
by the mist already referred 10 since yesterday
morning On Sunday, however, II was ascertalned,
MA tele.rapled you at the time, that very large
force has been added TO their eit TO make thg
encampments on that wing extend on the night bank
of the kappahaunOck far hey oud our extreme night
ON the lett. The belief Is general that these re-
endorsements consist OF the whole OF Jackson corps
The theory s prevalent that the enemy Is massirs
troops onthe lett for the puryoIe Of attempting flank
ing movement against our right but the iac that the
line occupied by the recently arrived forces was be-
ing strengthened the day before yesterday by the
erection Of intrenchments and the posting oil bat
teries proves an intention 10 net Oh the defensive.
Nothing could DO certainly more welcome 10 our
Generals than the transfer OF any portion OF Tue
Rebel army to this side OF the river. The more tue
better. 1t is probable that the massng oil the enemy
IN front s only apparent, and not real 0wng 20 'io
cOncealment OF the other portions OF ,he army II,
the valleys and ravines between the hrst ana seeohd
range of hills in tho rear of Fredericksburg.
Deferred hope begets doubt. The Army OF the
Potomac has been so often, and so long believed
itself on the "eve OF decisive events that the
natural excitement incidental to the prospect OF
cVIlisjVp With Jhe sRswy dVes not seem any lQpgY