The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-17

country to recapture those who have got
out of the country also that each section
shall pay or repudlate its own debts at
pleasure. On such basis; Davis thought
a restoration of the Union might be
effected Mr. Davis seemed to be an
noyed BY the Proclamation of Freedom
to the slaves, aud casually remarked that
sit would play HI with u.s." Mr. Da-
Wis Cor Greene for blm) was confident
that if Mr. Lincoln rejected these propo-
sitions, the people of the North would
raise howl about his ears. (Was this
precious story invented to affect the No
vember elections p Greene then goes
into full explanation of his interviews
with President Lincoln, his attendance
at Cabinet meetings, and other gasconade,
which naturally leads to a supposition
that he is an immense humbug. And,
indeed, dispatch from Washington says
that be is just that very animal, and
nothing else.
We have from Nashville brief account
of Gght near Lavergne, midway between
Nashville and Murfreesboro, in which
Union foraging party was attacked by
Rebel force. Our troops fought calamity,
and twice repulsed tie foe. We had two
officers and two soldiers killed, 20
wounded, and nice missing.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Il, 4,1862-During
the day the city was filled with rumors in
regard to Banks's expedition. Some re-
ported that it had been landed at the head
of the York River, and all agreed that it
had not gone south Of Hatteras.
| have just received information from
good authority that Gen Banks has landed
with 10000 men at Winton, North Car
DINA, near the headwaters OF the Chowan
River.
Gen. Nathaniel p. Banks has assumed
command of the Army of the Blackwater,
consisting Of three corps d'armee, forming
grand division of the army.
Gen. Foster will command the left wing,
three divisions forming a corps d'armee.
Gen. Peck will command the right wing,
forming corps d'armce of three divisions.
Gen. Augur will command the center
corps of three divisions.
Gen. Emory will command the reserve
troops, composed of twelve trusty regi-
ments, three batteries of artillery and two
squadrons Of cavalry.
Gen. Banks is already advancing, hav-
ing formed junction with our troops at
Suffolk. Gen. Fosters army has joined
him by this time.
1t may be that Weldon will be taken
Immediately, but Petersburg must fall in
few days, while Burnside is driving Lee
besvh uPou D;vl,ro r,l, 30 reveivo tho 1'lnos
toss of the fork from Gen Banks as he
endeavors to retreat to Lynchburg or
Danvile.
Gen. Banks has full possession of the
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad, and mis-
future supplies will reach him by two
other routes besides this one.
Thus far the movement may be con-
sidered great success, aud, while its
demoraizing effects upon the enemy will
be very great, its effect upon the spirit of
the Nerthorn people will be most salutary.
Expect stirring news from the Army
Of the Blackwater hourly.
Dec. 15.-There was considerable firing
yesterday between the advanced troops of
the two armies. At one time the Rebels
showed a disposition to move on Gen.
Franklin'S forces. Occasionally the Rebels
would throw few shells among our troops,
just to remind us that they were still there.
With these exceptions, everything was
quiet There is some skirmishing this
morning, with considerable artillery firing.
The body of Gen. Bayard left for Wash
ington to day. He was to have been
married next Wednesday.
Dec. Is, 1S62.-On Wednesday eve
ming our gunboats at Port Royal, about
twenty seven miles from Fredericksburg
were fred into by Rebel battery from
the shore, supposed to number twenty
heavy guns. One OF the Rebel shots
struck coal schooner, wounding Capt
Simmons, who has since died. Another
shot struck the Carrituck on the larboard
side, pushing into the engine-room and
wounding Il. + Smith of Rhode Island,
who has since died; also wounding Jer-
emiah Daily dangerously and two others
slightly. The firing was very rapid, and
continued until sundown, when the Rebel
batteries were silenced. Two schooners
at the commencement of the fight were
lying directly in range of the Rebel guns
near the shore, but were brought off safely
by the Teazer. Our gunboats laid off
the shore until morning, when they again
opened upon the Rebel battery, but met
with nc response.
WASHINGTON, Dec 14.-Tt is proper
to caution the public against hastily
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