New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

The people were discomforted yesterday by
dispatch stating that all of Burnsides army had got
back to the north side of the Rappahsnnock Gloomy
rumors began to circulate, and for time Secessonists
were gleeful but the general judgment was not.slow
in concluding that after all f the story should prove
true), Burnside lad displayed cOmmendabe pru-
dence. Washington papers hint that our losses are
larger than has been reportedi hence more mquiet-
ude. great many people express the Judgment
that it would be better i'll the long run for the Gov
eminent tC tell the very worst at once; postscrpts
and Corrections engender incredibly in everything,
and the unreheoting are getting into the habit OF
setting down " defeat in place of the telegraphc
flourish Of victory" An afternoon dispatch gave
some details Of the return to this side Of the river
The movement, was a perilOus one but It was con-
Quoted in safety. The artillery the first TO cross
over the river. Tbs last Of the Infantry brought up
the rear shortly after daylight The enemy did not
discover the movement, until il was too late TO do us
harm As soon as the last had got safely across
the river the pontoon bridges removed, thus
cutting off all communication between the two shores
e There was heavy wind all last night, accompanied
with considerable rain.
"A vessel from St. Kits reports that the British
pirate steamer Alabama returned TO the neutral
French island of Martinique ON the Goth ult., and
was receiving coal from a sympathizing English
bark. The royal flag of Great Britain lovingly
kissed the chameleon ooors Of the gay pirate friends
met friends, and all was well. There's good time
coming.
Nashville advices say that the Rebels violated a
flag OF truce OIL Tuesday-ther own flag at that.
What else could be expected Of traitors Il is said
that the act will be avenged We trust not in the
same way; Agerire pirates and South Caroliua
gentlemen might retaliate so, bat human beings
cannot.
On Saturday last, two regiments Of Union in
fantry and company Of cavalry surprised a band
OF 1000 Rebels at Tuscumbis completely routing
them. Our force captured 20 prisoners, number o,
hOrses, and burned the baggage Of the Rebels. Orr
loss was four killed and fourteen wounded.
The colOred people {" niggers' in Democratic
vernaculari OF Hampton Va, propose to celebrate
the LIST prox. o holiday. Don't the black ras-
Gals know that they are breaking the Constitution
Wood and Seymour should send missionaries 10
teach them better.
There Is a lull in operations in Mississippi
Gen. HoveyS expedition has returned from Arkan-
sas they killed, wounded, and captured 100 Rebels,
with loss in all Of only 81. Gen. Sherman's arny
has returned to Memphis.
The Uoion steamer Lake City was burned at
Conoordia, Ark, on the 9Th list Next day Y
houses were burned in Coneordia by tie L. S. boat
De Soto. The Concordians claimed 10 be innocent
OF tue burning OF the Lake City.
Yesterday tie new irol-clad battery Montauk
went on trial trip and proved an entire success in
al respects. She fred several shots into the Pai-
ssdes, proved the efficiency OF her engines, and satis
fed everybody
The Rebel guerrilla John Morgan was Carried
afew days ago. Next morning he started with his
men to destroy railroad. Probably about one
story II fifty told OF this has foundation in truth
One of tie Banks Expedition trans ors-tle
Niagars-las put III at Philadelphia, uuseaworthy.
Somebody ought 70 sweat snartly for permitting
the employment Of such vessel.
"A ramon from Fortress Monroe states that Tie
British steamer Cadmus states that she saw a large
fleet entering Cape Fear Riyer Where is Banks
The Army bill reported from tie Committee Of
Ways aud Means oppropra.es S73I 100000 for tie
year ending with June, 1861.
"A letter from Port Royal states that the Banks
Expedition passed there on the 9Th inst. Where is
Banks