Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-25
FROM THE ARMY OF TUE POTOMAC.
PeaeefaaC anps and Undis,ur bed Lises-Ths.
Rebels on the Other Side Of the James-
Probability Of q Movement Seen.
Correspondence New York Times


Probability Of q Movement Seen.
Correspondence New York Times
CAMP NEAR HARRIsoN's LANDING, July 20 -
IL 10 painfully moDotonous TO have 10 commence
with quiet still-still peaceful camps and undis
turbed lines. But veracious history compels IT,
II 10 evident enough that the enemy keeps at a re-
spectful distance, missing the greater portion OF
his troops close To the gates Of Richmond. Our
cavalry has ridden clear up TO the Malvern Hills,
eight miles to the north, and scarcely
Q rebel picket, slough there compelled to rein
horse aud plunge bach to escape the Gre of bat
terry placed upon the bluff.
Across the river, and nearly opposite 20 us,
there better indications Of the rebel presence
than along our land flank. Perhaps Eve, perhaps
eight thousand Of them, cavalry, light artillery,
and infantry, are stationed In more or less fxed
camps Detachments from this force are doubt.
lets the men who send musket balls and cannon
shot among our passing shipping, ensmored OF
the Idea OF blockading us during our residence In
this pleasant summer retreat. This rebel force
keeps several miles back from the river bank
Ave miles at least, and beyond the reach OF the
shell Of gunboas. 1t is only struggling parties
who come near enough below 10 Interfere with
our craft upon the stream. -.r..
The signal Corps, from their towers upon the
roof OF Harrison House, keep up pretty inoessanl
waving of fags during the day, and swing ing
lanterns ut night, communicating with the gun
boats, thick KY strewl along the river, and some
times with the opposite shore, with notefing
parties, who keep Us advised Of the condition and
movements Of the enemy in that quarter As yet,
he hiss exhibited little capacity Of doing mischief
IL 10, Of course, possible any day for Us TO push
forward our pickets on this side, and considera.
bly, advance the front Of our position but II would
be now an Idle movement, without there went
with US general and Continuous advance Of
the army. We have now a stronghold which we
feel able TO hold against any opposition, secure
camping ground, and admirable as base, for
receiving reinforcements and supplies, and on.
from which, when once we are ready, we can
easily push forward.
When we do fight, am convinced that, with
the exception OF such az may be served upon the
gunboats we are to but little artillery relying
principally upon the musketry Of our infantry
The country 10 peculiarly Ill adapted for the Gre
OF artillery, whether the enemy or ourselves seek
to employ 1t. IL seems likely to be an infantry
fight which shall bring Us TO the intrenchment,
that defend the rebel capital. Meantime LET u,
have our skeleton regiments plethcfic with men
40 many more new ones az the North In her pa.
triotism may send. DO not think from this that
this army Is to patiently await In these quiet
camps the slow process Of musterieg In 300, OOC
volunteers, before II has marching orders with
rations Tor three days In knapsacks. There can.
not be any such delay Much more speedily must
we make the dash that shall crush rebellion. TIC
show you the spirit Of the men here, Il is only
necessary to say that officers and men would to-
day hail with cheers the order for an advance
even though they knew, a. they must, tht fercs
battles would mark the progress OF the journey
There is no impotence, but a prevalent, genuine
desire for forward movement, regulated by
regard for the plans Of the Commanding General