The New York herald., 1862-03-02
NEWS FROM EA>'n'"S' 0"'

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THE ARMY ON THE PL'ToMAc. Ill
All is quiet across the Potomac opposite washhgton
No news of public interest that section OF the army
has been received to day
RETURN OF GEN. M'CLEILAS
General Mcclellan has returned to Washington
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL HUNTER.
General David Hunter arrived here tonight. He 70
tired TO his Immediately after his arrival His
stay in Washington will be very brief
THE PURSUIT OF WAR NEws-IaisIENsE DEMAND FOR
THE HERALD WITH EXCLUSIVE nrELLIGENCE.
Numbers Of Members OF Congress found rambling
about the departments to-day, seeking military news
Under the order they failed to 1nd ther usual feast
in the papers. Their inquiries at the depart
ments availed nothing and they turned away |
evidently detected until their spirits revived by
the intelligence that the HERALD OF to-day contained
despatch from General Banks division, whic had been
authorized by General Banks Tonight tho mail was
detained and from the hour for the arrival of The
papers until nearly nine O'Clock the news and periodica
stands everywhere beseged by anxious seekers for
news awaiting the arrival Of the HERALD with
the expected intelligence. The excitement was in
tense. Nobody could find out anything until the .
HERALD should Correspondents OF other .
papers were chagrined Tho Military Supervisor and
tho War Department beset by angry gentle.
men, who wanted to know whether they were not
authorized to send an abstract OF tho the
HERALD was said to contain The War Department do
cidcd General Banks had right to authorize the
publication The order prohibiting tho publication Oh
teegraphc in regard to military operations except
expressly authorized by the War Department, the
General commanding the Generals commanding
armies in the ded in the several departments, was
construed to moan Generals commanding departments
This construction Of the has been the chief topic of
conversation in all circles. Tho construction is
be
with the language Of the order ITSELF modification ct
it will probably be required for the information of General
commanding divisions in tho several departments who
deemed themselves instructed by the order to authoriz'
publications. -''-.-..sy ..a. "a.
THE EVACUATION OF CoLuMBUS-GENEEAL BUELL'a
f. MOVEMENTS.
There is nothing in the official dispatches last received
to show that the rebels evacuating Columbus nor
has any information been received from General Buell.
since the Of the taking Of Nashville when
he four miles in front OF that city Hence the
paper reports of the rebels bong surrounded at Muir
frcesboro are reliable sr,a4
BY msans Of steamers which were passed above the
broken lock on Green river, at Bowling Green a
OF transportation has been established for troops
The outposts Of forces miles the Memphis
Railroad.
REPORT OF LIEUT.. OWNS EXPEDITION UP THE TEN.
EEssEE RIVER.
Dispatches were received at the Navy Department to-
day from Commodore Foote, enclosing report from
Lieutenant Gwn which no says he returned Cairo
on 23d after having gone up Tennessee river
in the gunboat Tyler high Eastport, Mississippi
He is happy to state be has met with an increased
Union sentiment in South and North Alabama
He saw few Mississppians. In Hardin, McNary Wayne
Decatur and portion Of Hardman counties, all Of which
border upon the river tho Union sentiment lie
strong, and those who do not express themselves
openly loyal only prevented by their
fears of tho military tyranny and coercion which are
pracsed by tho maraudng bands Of guerrilla companes
cavalry. Learning that large quantity Of wheat and
-four stored Clifton Tennessee intended Of course
to be shipped tho South large portion Of it having
been bought for firm in Memphis his way down no
landed there board about 900 sacks and loo
barrels Of flour and thousand bushels Of wheat
He also considered his duty to take possession OF the
above prevent Its being seized by the rebels or dis
posed Of in the rebel country.
The glorious successes Of armies Forts Horny and
Doneson, he says, have been most beneficial Ia
the Union cause throughout South and West
Tennessee and Alabama. Tho Union men can
now begin to express their loyal sentiments
without Of being mobbed, especially along the banks
Of the river. He brought down, under arrest, man
named William p. Poole, who has beoa active in op.
pressing Union men in his community. He has warned
the inhabitants the different along the banks Of
the that he would hold secessionsts and their pro-
rerty responsible for any ourages committed in their
on Unioniss and had enlisted men
and brought down some refugees.
AFFAIRS IN TENNESSEE.
News from Nashville yesterday been received
The enemy is re,reang towards the Tennessee river.
is stated that the rebels have evacuated Coumbu
and are concentrating at Chattanooga.
great change has already occurred in tho political
feelings Of the people Of Tennessos The War Depart
ment has authorized raising and arming of volunteer
troops in that State. The indications that large
force of loyal will bs under arms TO
aid the Unitod States forces.
MILITARY AID FOR THE LoYALIsTs IN THE SOUTH
WEST.
Tho policy of the government energeticay directed
towards supporting tho loyal feeling in all the South
staes and placing them in the attitude of resist
anco to the rebel authority. Abundant evidence s|
afforded that a truly loyal feeling exists, which.
although for somo time overpowcred and sienced.
is now ready to avail itself presence Of the United
States forces for its manifestation meeting the enemy
in battle.
PROVISION FOR PRISONERS AT THE WEST.
Provision has been made In the Western States for the
safe keeping support Of the prisoners taken at Fort
Donelson and elsewhere in the West.
Tho duty Of providing for released prisoners coming
from the South when they reach Washington has BEEN
assigned to Quartermastor General Mcgs.
REpoRTs FROM GENERAL wooLs DIVISION.
The War Department has received highly satisfactory
report from General Wool at Fortress Monroe to the
military condition that important fortress and its state
of preparation any military operations which circum
stances may require.
During the last week interviews had between
General Wool on the part Of the United States, and
Howell Cobb OF the rebel army respecting the exchange
of prisoners of is expected that arrangement
will be made which will speedily release all the United
States prisoners and regulate the exchanges in fudre
The last account from Colonel Corcoran represented
him to be on his way from Columbus, s. c., to Richmond
10 DO exchanged
pEcLINATIoN OF GENERAL HITCHCOCK.
The appointment Of General f. A. Hitchcock as Maior|
General Of Volunteers was confirmed by the Senate about
fortnight since but that distinguished officer has do
clined the appointment though 1t was the highest militia