The New York herald., 1862-11-18

tween Warrenton Springs and Fayetteville, and
artillery duel the rebels and Pennsylvania
battery. The Casualties eide were three men
wounded.
Our New baltimore correspondence.
New B.lrIMoRE, Nov. 1s, lsc2
Q,sia Re2ns-- Wdrssnten ia 1ouintngFecrs Of Secssh
for Ms W,mt5--Sk, n'istcs Gtssiaaalty Cory on-Rs
appearance Of ne Newspapers in Camp. dc.
have no departure make from the tenor Of my last
communication you Things are dull, occurrences de-
void Of insrest and everything in state OF quietuds
Amos, bordering en- sta nation. With the exception Of
little SIKH nisning sad ~ be occurring at point not
clearly located by It's descrpon but known as tho "ad
vance ~ the whole army at a stand still.
Brgadier General John Cochrane arrived today from
New York where he has been for weeks on
oavs Of absence, aud Immediately assumed command
OF his brigade relieving C1lonel 4. H. Nsil. OF the
Twenty third Pennsylvania Volunteers, Who during the
Generals absence has held the rens with the skill Of
soldier and the mildnoss and iorbearance which well
bscono him AZ a gentleman.
Warrsnton is, might DO supposed from its situation
on the map hotbed OF aisloyaty. The churches and
hotels In the oiled overlooking with secesh
sick and nnded Tho spirit manifested ID rb~ayering
IN is intensity; although in con, csaon with the Epis
copsl clergyman of the place drew from him IN EXPIRES
siop his whether the south ,ould endure
it's increasing suierihls during winter capaign Esea
p this town was told IL has become extremely doubt
full whether the inhabtsnts viii be abe 10 get along
through the winter without stArva ION appearing N thsr
midst.
sad feature observed ri,c through warrenton Is
tho gene al prevalence oi mourning hasilens Hardly
single female of the many who ,llrUne the streets v
any other than the gloomy rsimens q tose
who mourn the loss of dear friends relatives. Indeed
il is sad sight and sadder still the thoughts Il awsets
N entire regiment Of troops fof the rebel scr
vice was recruited ia Warrenton vicinity. 10 day
all but GONE forty fty socp in death; and their
mothers sweetheats and sisters glide slowly by us with
the sad drapcry OF de ith luttefing in our faces.
dri. lin on ri 4.
the shesi state OF discipline Further efficiency not
being desirable (perhaps not possbe) Ibis process Is
sautry far as h To be preventive to tho rus
ami mould occasioned by inaco. The New York roors
| here il fine heath and spiri.s.
The mails still preserve their wonted irreguarity but
HERAiDs begin TO show themselves IN camp once more,
consequence o. proximity 10 the Orange ana AleA-
andria Railroad although Since the carrier has To- run toe
gauntlet OF the whole army his from Warrenton
here the greater part OF the papers are gobbed up Dy
troops before they reach here Nevertheless,
our troops glad boast OF "reglmeniai Ills.
RAlD," in each such portion OF the Command
Our WarrertOn (Vn.) OrrcspOndence.
CAMP NEAR WARkENToS, Nov. 15, 1862.
Generat Hooker on he Ftld--A tt,o Words About Hun.
and is Abttio,s-- VIA lie is Lke--Rsc,ep Of Gs,sYa
Baaterfeld's Division, dc.
zen. Heoker s, applies himself ndeiagably 10 the
work devolvng npon him. He takes no respite. Obtain
ing thorough knowledge Of the men he has TO deal with
getting them in proper condition Tor entering upon
the new and vigorous campaign awaiting them, are the
objects Of his unwearyng toll lie had du,y 10 do aud
he cat at it with ardor and Assauy. But Of his
temperament could hardly act otherwise Coming nio the
again. and that onc after lis Of respite
he has rushed hard though he still not
invadcd and had the sire 9Th OF samson To iu bach
uron. It Is to be hoped he viii his physical
strength.
There arc those who say General Hooker has been
disappointed He Is said tohave had higher aspirations
than his present commlld--to have looked " fiji
ing she place now occupied by General Burnside.
have II from the best auhoriy that thee assertions
untrue General Hooker has ambition; but IT 10
ambition satisfied with serving country any position
assigned him. His country his nrst tLcusht-hini,el
secondary Confident Of his abitos, he - the
man shrink from respons,b.e and should his
and brave acts the coming conflicts elect HIM TO
higher position, he would take tnat s, did he think
by thus doing ne could do better servics TO the
and no would not taso Otherwise. Those who know the
man well say this vi hun. And II IS such that
resded--men of unscsh patriotism and earnest purpose
such men the army has Confidence IN above those whom
ractioDa politicians and misuasing friends Of mrue
have placed In high conmands Now that am upon
General Hooker, viii draw pen and Ink sketch o the
man He looks tho sodicr-tall, conpacty built,
suewy strength his muscles, natural yigor Of frane
showing great capacity II endurance, and every lnca
mcnt or his counteuance bespsakng nrnness, manly
faith in his powers heroic daring. lie is about
hty Of but looks mfch younger His lice has
the rIdd oi hca tniul manbsoa aud his
hsir, although gray, carries cnScti0n oi maturity
powe aud not d. Ginning strength. i,is head Is SIN
suiaiy formed the TIP. where the moral forces oi
the centred, reminding II the blsts Of Sir
Waller scott, and tue lower part u the forehead, snort
curly hair and merry twinkle u tne eye suggestive of
prints Thomas Moore The chin snd nth give tkcn
or innex xbity oi Will and eel reliance. lna-sumng
manners plain dress ana frank cordial and social With
those about him, he ths esteem and love VI al
ng ntact with hun when uAcitcd hc Ia k very
ragidy Is there bis eyss Hash hre, and his opinions
men md
bearing heroIsn 10 bnsttcwhere have DOT yet had
portuniy OF seeing hin-afe meters OF iariii,r
record lie has tine cSccstive mind, inan o. rapid
condensation oi thought and details. tie Is Thoroughly
PRACTICAL lie acts purpose, aud, cnce asssrel
that he right, BE- will accomplish that purpose " ITS
~ shment lies IN the scope u human lossibity
And yet whiie bod he cautious. lie viii not rashy
needlcssy expose his men, Under sGcn leader
who shall say that this cois IN MT ma nam ~ action
the brilliant repGts,rn II h,s already wcnthst rhah
| 10 conqueiing and u conquer
Gen 3uttefied's dvstu was reviewed to day by
| Gen. Hooker. II splendid affair M,ny leading
ouccrs ip this aud oicr COPE we're present After ihe
customary thirteen guns 10 the MAJOR General
eoumandng The ircops cheered the reviewing General
ring with their shouts they already bcg know hin
and love him As the rex nets passed ~ review bcve
him, II evident ,hat he was greatly pie ,scd with
.hcir appearance aud soldery bes ine. he rotapIi.
nlentsi Buttethed On having saIh civs,u ard
himseN on having such dyis on IN his corps cannot
but add IN this connect on, tnat Gen Butte field hls
daily grown IN p'fulariy sin,e assuming command d
the division. He IL the right man 10 the isht Faae,
thoroughly capable, Industrious strict dscif nafAa
ard prompt 10 lcoA after the comGcr, ad ,cres u biz
pl21.
wAssrsrcs, Va, Nov. Is, 1862
re Army Ayasa Asoa--co,. ado,e, IL General Burn
aie--7ae adcaLy EaJedttoa d Sslcs, DO
Tho action which has existed 10 .bc Army n the
Potomac for days past has ceased aud once
Il Is In mciion Dcubsess ths news viii TO uost gray
lag 10 all oyal people. who are boxing with less
i'm. .a,ierce for the accomplishment cf rss, results ~