The New York herald., 1862-12-05
NEWS FROM BUaESIDE'S ARMY.

otaHoTu, mas been captured near the FORMER pmco
Nothing had been beard from the train late last evening"
and II is feared that the report may be true.
Deserters are constantly coming in but their reports
are conflicting and unreliable. Yesterday two came
over, but news Of Importance was obtained. They
escaped upon petence Of exchanging tobacco with our
soldiers for clothing and win be paroIed and allowed 70
return to their homes at the North.
It is currently reported that Stonewal jackson has
joined the forces confronting and has bis headquarters
eight miles from Fredericksburg
Hampton's Legion ia securing the country upon our
right and occasionally picking up vonturous Union sol
diers Several Of his cavalry have beon captured BY our
pickets portion Of whom composed Of the Fifth United
States cavalry few days since made attack upon our
men. Luckily the mistake resulted in little or no
injury cavalry. though several vollies were ex-
changed.
The rebel pckots with amazing cooness are erecting
substantial along the rvors edge evidently con-
tcmpating permanent possession Of the city and ada
cent country Many days cannot elapse before thor
delusve dreams OF comfort will be disspated.
Work upon the rebel batteries stl prosecuted vgor
ougly and additional guns make their appearance daily
Many batteries have been protected by earthworks
and extensive fortihcatons, commanding the enemy's
position, are rapidly approaching completion.
The desttuton Of the inhabitants hereabouts 50 great
that applications constantly being mae to our oces
stripped OF everything and depend almost solely upon
US for food or course the assistance rendered docs
not extend the distribution Of supplies but starving
females and children enabled to procure from Wash
on through the proper channels the much needed
articles Of food and clothing.
The rebels are still wearing their thin Summer uniforms
and very inadequate supply Of overcoats. or tents
and blankets, however, they have plenty.
Cavalry Reconnaissance up the Kappa.
hammock.
BRooKs' STATEN, AQUA RAlRoAD, Tee. 3, 1890.
General Averll yesterday sent detachment Of his
cavalry on a reconnaissance up the river fifteen
miles, meeting however, with but few Of the enemy.
He captured half dozen Of their pckets and Of
their scouts, from whom he gathered some valuable
information.
The recent raid Of Hamptons cavalry 70 HARDWOOD by
which about seventy OF General Avcris reserve
p,cke.s were captured successful only from the
criminal negligence OF the captain In command OF the
latter am assured that had he carried out his ns,ruc
tons, which anticipated rebel demonstration, the
digcredt which this affair has reflected upon this
eahcieLt body would have been avoided. He wiz be
court marshalled for his stupid conduct.
Reports from Fairfax Station.
araaa FAIRFAX STATION, Dec 3-P N.
There is no news from our front.
man has arrived in our lines from New Orleans with
PASS II ON General Butler lie came via Richmond and
Gordonsvs Madison Court House. and says that part
Of Jacksons forces at the latter place ago,
and thence TO Liberty Mills, where they encamped
the next day.
Prospects Of the Campaign.
WASHINGTON Dec. 4, 1852.
The health Of the troops Is remarkably good. The
roads are again fine order and prospects bright
for successful campaign. All quiet along the lines.
Permission has granted the suffers to ship supplies
from washington Aqua Creek and several cargoes
now the way 70 the army.
Our Falmouth Correspondence.
In CANT, NnR FALMOUTH, Va, Nov. 80, 1862
army CAdpains-Rsadimg Of the Army 2eoulations-Plce
SAINT Camps, dc.
This has been unusually lively day In camp for Sum-
day In the FIRST place the shone out with genial
warmth and brightness inviting outdoor exercises and
secondly there have been extra duties incidental to the
frst day OF thei week. The voices Of few chaplaes
might have been heard in religious oxhoraton showing
come spirit do somsthng toward earning their pay
and but few Chaplans about unpopular they
are useless appcndagcs Of the army Their do nothing
shftessness almost universal cowardy absence from
heir regiments in time Of danger have made them
The army rules and regulations were read TO every
regiment this corps to-day This 10 compliance with
an ordcr requiring such reading the regiments every
months Its object, which will be readily comprehendcd
is to keep posei their duties and familiar
with the pains and penalties attaching to violation of
army rules AS in civil law, in military rue, igno
rance Is no plea raaion for breaking order But
n win be seen, Ia the army pains is taken 10 pre-
ignorance and tho wisdom that dictated such course
Is unQues toned.
our men are improving almost every mement Of their
leisure putting their tents in rs comfortable order
rossibe. by aid OF turf and grass, and straw aud
underg ound nrepaccs. they are making them ve,y
warm and agreeable abiding places Some put;iug
up log hnts showing . determination OF comfort whie
staying here, " IL IS only for day Many camps
are tastcrlly ornamentcd with cedar trees giving thon
AN attractive and inviting look. All this has a fine
moral eject the There is no danger Of having
. camp too pleasant, and think th,t commanding
oacers, by aborng more keep alive spirit Of IN.
fort and camp decorations and cleanliness among
their men, will much the more keep up asqrit OF
ect aud guarantee vaor and reliance strong
In assurance as life itself.
We hear Of paymastcrs being IN some Of the other
themselves here
In CAnp NKAR FALnorm, Va, Dec. I, 1862
Winxr-Plsdfant Weother-Whsre 10 he Pdymaasrf-
Whas Officers Haas 20 Do Without koncy-A Cwaos1
Mode Of Smuggling Dodo0, de
Winter has opened with benencent mildncss up0 us.
whether, entering lamb II viii 20 out lion, renans
70 be seen. Meantime the boys enjoy the passing period
OF pleasant weather with hearty appreciation and the
delay Of any onward movement. are ssduously improv
ing each snning hour n drill and other outdoor
cIses the better he ntssA for the active stirring
and dangerous duties Of the coming campaign.
"Fiehtng Jse," the soubrquet given General Hooker
BY his old DIVISION and which has been adopted BY his
present command 10 still indelsgably working 70 get hn
men In the condition for future service Like indus
rious effort character General Butcraed his super
vision Of the rif,h Army corTe, and Generals Grimm.
Sykes and Humphreys, commanding divisions under
him. Brigade commandes likewise faithfully jealous.
This corIs will not fa " make its mark when the time
for achiey ing glory on the field Of battle cones.
new order has just been issued, going into effect to-
day. requiring commssarics TO give credit TO officers
The purp Of the order 10 ebvate dncu'cs arising
oices DO have raops served to them IKE the men,
have suffered very great inconvenience The order a 50
given as to give lien on tho pay Of officers
20 the extent Of credit given.
Every Dodge resortcd to possible to thnt q BY ab