, 1862-12-06
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
Dates to Nov. 2Oih.

/ New York, Nov. 9.-Conespondence of the
Herald from Wanenton, says Gen. Summers
corps moved to the front on the 10TH They are
probably destined for Fredericksburg. The other
commands will move as rapidly as possible.
The bridges over the Potomac creek are being
rebuilt, and the road beyond Warrenton Junction
will be abandoned. Up to last evening all was
quiet in front.
Chas A Dana, late editor of the Tribune, has
been appointed Assistant Secretary of War; in
place Of Wolcott, resigned.
Saturday morning, Gen. Bayard occupied Fal-
mouth, opposite Fredricsburg, which was hastily
evacuated by the rebels.
All the officers and men captured at Mumfred-
vile, KY, in September last, numbering 1000,
and all troops captured at Harper's Ferry, have
been exchanged
1t is said that Aqua Creek has been held for
some days past by our gunboats lying off there
the place having been evacuated by the rebels.
New York. Nov O.-Comespondence from
Beaufort S. O., states that there was heavy fros
there on the nights of the SLh and 9th of Nov
This gives hopes Of a cessation of the yellow
fever
Lates reports from Harpers Ferry state that
Stonewall Jackson was falling back.
The Times Washington dispatch says, latest
intelligence, believed to he reliable states that
the main body of the rebel army has succeeded
in reaching point between our army and Rich
mond.
1t is reported that the rebel force at Freder
icks burg completely taken by surprise at our
rapid advance and the occupation of Falmouth,
and barely succeeded in making heir escape from
Bayards cavalry
Washington, Nov 2O.-At request of Mellow
ELL court of inquiry mas been ordered to assem-
e tomorrow, to examine charges against
him.
Chicago, Nov 20.-The New Orleans Picayune
of October 3lst says Is refugees from Western
Texas had arrived in that city. They state that
thousands Of Unnojsts were focking to Mexico,
and that the Mexican towns are filled with Union
refugees. Indscriminate murder of loyal men
was going on in several counties.
Philadelphia, Nov 20-Latest intelligence
from the rebel army says they have been march
ing into Richmond for several days. None re-
main except Jackson and Stuart.
Washington Nov olive have reports from
the army tonight. Nothing important has trans
pired.
New York, Nov. 21.-The Times dispatch
from Falmouth, dated Goth, says rebel pckets
made their appearance on the opposite bank of
the river.
Chicago Nov. 2lst.- Senator Latham passed
through Quincy Ill, on the 1Sth bound for
Washington
New Y York, Nova Newbern letter of l4th
says the recent expedition under General Foster
left Washington, n North Carolina, on the Sd. 5000
strong, to make reconnaissance in force towards
Weldon, with the purpose of taking Williamson
and Hamilton, and destroying the strong and ex-
ensive rebel Notifications in that vicinity, and also
to interrupt the reported construction of iron
clad vessels at these points on Roanoke river
The rabels, 5000 strong, attempted to prevent
his march at Little Creek, but were driven Off
The expedition pushed on to WILLIAMSON and
Hamilton, which were found to be strongly forti-
fed. The rebel force was successfully Aanked
but escaped being bagged by hasty retreat Our
total loss was six killed aud eight wounded.
Boston, Nov. 21-Ihe draw of the Charleston
bridge was open this morning when the way pas
senger train went through The engine, tender
and smoking car were plunged into the river
Many passengers escaped by jumping from win
dows and swimming. -Four bodies have been re-
covered.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. ia gentleman from
Albermarle Sound says there are no Yankee gun
boats there-tbey have gone to James river
San Francisco, Nov 22.-The Sanitary Com
mittee forwarded $50 600 on the Constitution
to-day