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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-10-06
The religious tone of our soldiers--the
reason why they fight SO we'll
their endurance. 81

Extract froma letter of a son to his father and
mother ON the eve of a great battle. 49,
The following extract was written by q
youth II years of age, now in the service.
whose aset! father is at present engaged in
the N. c. Military Hospital at Raleigh, ready.
to do anyt' ing and everything for God and
his conntty.n1
Although this may prove to be, as others
have beeif.s n false alarm, yet | cannot but
he perSua G that there is going to be hard
hghting bell e many days not farsfrom this
place. l have never felt before as I now do
with regard To our difficulties, and one thing
Is very evident to my mind, and that is, un,
less the Sou'h throws off that letharov and
feeling of security which has had SO strong
a hold ofhe heretofore, and arouses herself
and prepares for the contest as she ouph,
We will most certainly suffer much il not be
whipped. But one thing is certain, and that
is, the day that sees Abraham Lincoln or
any OF his followers ruling over these South.
ern States, will see me, i'll am spared. nre-
pairing to leave my,native land, that of all
others under the sun was, until very recent
ly, so prosperous and happy. I have sent
OH all my clothes except what was absolute
ly necessary, yet | do not want either of
you to fret because / may be the more ex-
posed to the ~inclemency of the weather, as I
have become used to it, and am a great deal
better able than ever to bear it and although
we have some very severe weather here, +
have not suffered from the cold near as much
as | generally dc. At home. But l had liked
TO have forgotten to tell you that | am wei
and feel as well as | ever did in my life. and
| hope that if it comes to the worst will
he enabled to do py duty as soldier and a
christian. | want you to pray for me and
all of us, that we may do our whole duty to
our God and to our country, and if we must
fall in battle, pray that we die like men.
am cooking our three days ~rations &C.
cording to orders, and writing at intervals
as can catch a minute ; you will therefore
excuse this hasty pencil sketch, and believe
me, Your affectisnate son, -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

COUNCIL Pm RlcEEDISes. The City COuncil
met last evenipg-Mr. Douty in the chair as
President pro tenn,
Mr.. Buttles from the Second Ward commit
tee made u verbal report adverse to the remon-
STRANGE against the removal of the Hay Scales
on Broad street. The report was accepted and
the committee discharged from the further con-
sideration of the subject This action leaves
the resolution directing the removal OF the
Scales in full force. .,.
Mr.. Bottles introduced an ordinance which
was read the first time, to assess special tex
of fifty.seven cents on lot "a in Chittenden's
subdivision of part of out-lot No. n on Broad
street between Cleveland and Washington
avenues. .-'t
Mr.. Smiths ordinance to as,ess special tax
of 10 cents on the real estate bounding on
the south side OF North Public lane from Third
to Latham street, was read the third time and
passed
Mr.. Smith offered resolution which was
adopted, inetructing the committee on the Mr..
kets and Market House to have all the stalls on
the outside OF the east side of the Market
House to be vacated by the 22d of January
next.
Adjourned. u
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

OBITuARI,-on Wednesday, the Sd instant,
Daniel Haymaker, an old and much respected
citizen Of Pain township in this county, died
after protracted illness OF seven or eight weeks,
In the 5lst year of his age. Mr. Haymaker re-
moved to this State with bis father in the year
1924; having formerly resided in Huntington
county, Pa. As a neighbor, citizen, and a
christian, Mr.. Haymaker was highly and uni.
versally respected by all who knew him. He
served bis country and the citizens of his town.
ship for 81 years, by faithfully dischareing all
the duties deyolving upon him as Justice Of the
Peace. His religious faith was that of the
Lutheran church, to which denomination he be.
longed and In which he zeslousy labored; well
deserving the sppellation Of a true disciple Of
his divine Lord and MAstsr. We deeply sym.
pathizs with the bereaved relatives and friends
OF the deceased, who, by this dspensation Of
Providence, have been deprived of dutiful
husband, q kind father, willing counselor, and
o warm friend. ~ 09A-3 E3Ust5
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09
Cleveland Market.
Gdsette.

CLEVELAND, Dec. O.
FL0UR-The market remsins quiet with only occs
sonsl sales at S5 1906 90 for good to choice red whea
double extra. Rye aur sells In dray load lots IS co.
WHEAT-Quet and selling mostly by the car load "a
milleis at 81 llQI l2-on track.
O0RN-In good local demand at 52953c.
0ATS-steady at 45c.
BARLEY-Is selling at a range Of 81 1O91 90, &C.
cordbg TO quality.
RYE--Quiet with occasional sales at zoe.
sEEDs-olover In good demand at SIS 7095 80, and
Timothy az 81 go.
BE ANS In fair demand at 81 5O@2 90 per bush, 40
cording to quality.
BUTTER-Quiet and lower. Sales to a small amoun
were made to-day at l7c for Western Reserve No Cen
| trail selling
EGGs--Quietat I66I7c
P0rAT0ES-Sellinga at $4,000.
FRUIT-Dhed apples are firm at 4A94Nc; Peeled
peaches sold to-day at 4c UDpeeled are worth 10
Cranberries are selling at $li per Dbl
SALT-Has declined within the wstk and selling now
at 81 25 for fpe and SO 80 for coarse.
HIDES--Green hides quotabe at exc: green salt.
ed vt 698hc, and pelts at a range Of 25cRSl IS.
LUMBER-We quote as follows Clear SIG ID clear
S20992; box SIS; common Sll9i3; sawed shingles 81;
shaved do 50 1894 so; lath HIS.
LEATHER--Advancing. We quote Buffalo slaughter
33c; New York sold 2g@3loi damaged 269g7c; Ohio
can 7Oc@Sl; French do 81 3O91 5OI kip 5O96Oc.
OlL--oarbon selling Ats5c: No. lard at 9Oc, and
linseed at 25
Lsddsr.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

tbusiaem with which he inspires US. From the
time OF his FIRE: appearance In New Orleats
at the age of ten yeGTs, bis tour through Ea'
rope and America, up to the present, hos been
q complete series If successes His early com
positions, "B lmboula, Bananier," etc., and
also bis later productions, as "L'st Hope"
" Marcbe de Mutt" "Sinctlla," y" Tro'a ore"
"Rigolete," etc are to be found upon the
piano OF every amateur. 10 Spain the young
pianist was especially bonored by the Queen at
Madrid, while the students at Valladolid were
foolish enough to throw their coats upon the
ground for him to walk upon. Tho last five
years Gottechslk has spent 10 Cuba. Shortly
after his arrival at Havana, he gave concert
at which seven hundred and fifty musicians as'
eisted, and the receipts amounted TO over ST.
600; after which he made tour Of the island.
On hs return he became the CONDUCTOR OF the
Italian Opera and presided duIlug the eeasonj
aud on it's termiDs,io he gave second Grand
Festival, al which among 0.ber of his compost
tions, was played symphony entitled might
10 the Tropics" Hymn, T'iumphal March,
aDd selections from his manuscript opera, etc
He was overwhelmed with aowere, end received
q wreath on which was written In lette,s OF
gold, "To Got.schslk from the young lady
amateurs, bis admirers" After the perfor- |
nance of his celebrated 'Siege of SAragossa,'
written for forty pianos and full orchestra, a
celebrated Spanish actor, Senior ADz rio, came
forward, and after having read beautiful ode,
dedicated 10 Gottechalk, crowned him on behalf
Of the Artists and Amateurs of the city.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

A CORRESPONDENT Of the Zinesville Courier
thus corrects statement in that paper about
girl dressed In male attire who, 1t was said,
was arrested at Camp Zsnesville on suspicion
of having stolen hundred dollars from men,
ber of the 18th Ohio, and was sent to the
County Infrmary, to wait transportation to her
home in this city: t
The boy (or rather the girl) had been board
ing with the drafted men for five or six weeks
aud every one thought her to be quiet coun.
try boy, no one having the least suspicion Of
ber sex.
Last Sunday, man who bad been home on
furlough, returned and recognized her. The
next morning he informed biz comrades OF his
discovery, which caused great Excl ement.-
The officer in command Of the post, on question
Ing her closely elected enough to convince him
that such Was fact. She then acknowledged
her name and residence, which were as folloTs
Christie P, Of Liberty township, Guern-
seq county, Oaio She was seat to The lnfirm-
AIRY until suob time as her friends saW ft to
taBe her home. She sad Hbe would like to be
buy 10 go soldering. Her intention was togo
ae drummer boy.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09
THIRTY.sEvEN rH CONGRESS.
Third Session.
WASHINGTON, Decel

= ffts WAsBINaToN, December 8
SENATE --Msrsrs. Foster. Sumoer, Dixon,
Fesseudtn, Grimes and King, severally pre-.
sented petitions in favor OF a general batk
rult act sase b. .ls gyp
Mr. Wright presented memorial from Gov.
Mortou OF IDdiar q. praying for an increase OF
pay of common 81 lliers. Referred to the COM
mittee on Military Affairs ,f..
Mr.. Nesmith offered resolution instructing
the Secretary Of Wsr to report to the Senate
the number and rank of Abide. Camps ar
pointed under the act of August, 1861, and
also the number and rank OF those appointed
drawing pay. and not in active servica. Adopt.
cd,
Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts offered reeo-
luton instructing the Secretary of War to re-
port to the Senate the number of Major en-
erals and Brgadier. Generals now in the SER
vice of the United States, and where and how
they are employed.
Mr.. Sumner offered Q resolution that the call
upon the Secretary of War for correspondence, e,
ETC., relating to the Army of the Potomac, be
extended so as to embody all operations since
the fret movement OF that army. Adopted.
Mr.. Latham introduced bill to provide for
the development of the mineral resources oil
the United States and public domain. Refer.
red. ss ears sa ta st. 5E
Mr.. Salisbury called'-up the resolution re-
lating to the arrest ofoertain citizens Of Della
ware. '~
Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts objected.
Mr.. Bayard urged the adoption Of the reso
luton at some length. ie' 49a
Mr.. Doolitlle said that he understood that II
all these cases of arrests offer of liberty hai
been made If the persons arrested would take
the oath Of allegiance. he would like to have
the resolution lie over.
|, Mr.. Saulsbury said he had referred 10 thest
two persons because he had never heard any
charge against them. They had been arrested
in loyal State, and for no offense whsvter.-
Peacetb!e citize Q in Delaware and MarylaIt
had been arrested and dragged from thei
homes, and he thought they had at least the
right TO inquire into the matters There wal
no disposition to oppose the Government al oil
After further discussion, the chair announce,
the special order to be the bankrupt got whiel
was Informally laid aside.
| Mr.. Fessenden, from the committee on Fl
/ nance, reported bill concerning Judgment
on certain suits brought by the United States
which was amended and passed.
The bankrupt bill was taken up and post
poned until Thursday the 18th, and made th
specialorder for that day.
HousE. The Speaker snnouuced the appon
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09
Winchester Surrendered TO Col.



New YoRK, Dec. 6.-Tbe Herald has q
Harper's Ferry dispstch stating that Gen. Geary
with thirty three hundred infantry, twelve
pieces Of artillery and fve hundred cavalry,
marched upon Winchester on the 81, and de-
manded its surrender, which was complied
with, the people exhibiting many signs OF 10y
as bis arrival. Hereports Gen. Slocum as hav-
Ing left Harper's Ferry on the 1st. He met
the enemy's cavalry under White, Henderson
and Bayler at Cba,lestowD, routing them, and
marched into Beryville. The same evening
he again met the enemy, drew him into trap.
killed five and wounded eighteen.
The same evening be bivousced three miles
beyond Berryville. The next day he advanced
beyond the Oqueuquon, diminishing with rebel
cavalry, and bivouaced in Ark Hollow, between
PerrysVile and Winchester.
Our troops captured one hundred horses and
mules, and several wagon loads of -four be-
longing to the rebel army at Winchester.
They also took twenty Eve rebels who were un-
able to escape They were psroled. Seventy
hse conscrp pts claimed protection, which was
granted Five of our own prisoners we're re-
leased.
Gen. Geary in pursuance to orders, then re-
turned 10 Harper's Ferry, though large deputa
tions OF citizens begged him 10 renain.
Our only loss was one man elightly wounded
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

NEW YORK, Dec.
Stocks are hrmer. Chicago and Rock Island
79ki Norwich and Worcester 70; Milwaukee and
Prairie du oheln End preferred 80; Cleveland and
Toledo 67Z; Illinois Central scrip 76 Michigan South.
ern guaranteed s3K; American Gold l329l32X Pacific
Mall l2O New York Central l0 Hudson Tx Harlem
2l Harlem preferred 50k Michigan Central 9O Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago LIST bonds log; O. 8.
skies 1881 coupons loik; California eeyens 95; Brook
lyn water loan l00x Indiana and Michigan s0 Illinois
Central bonds lO9 Terra Haute and Wabash Cd bonds
33 Erie 4th bonds 1Ol; Del L. W. IA; Galena and
Chicago go; Cleveland and Pittsburg AK; Erie COZ
do preferred 81; Cleveland & Toledo 69xi Treasury
Notes u S.lO) l032<; Little Miami lO6k; Michigan
Southern 38X; Michigan Southern second 99i; Erie Cd
bonds 100 Pttsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Cd bonds
%, do LIST 1074ohicago North Western lst 3sxdo %
34 do assorted bonds AZ; Cleveland, Columbus and
Cincinnati l24 Panama l57 Missouri SKIES 52X; Ten.
nessee skies 54 Racine and Milwaukee ll9ki United
States 6s 81 coupons 103; Registered 99k; o. g. Sc
IA coupons %; Registered a5; Demand Notes 1917,
Virginia Skies 90 Tennessee sax; Hannibal and
Bt. Joseph bonds 63H; United States one year certih
Gates gki coupons i04Ki demand notes l25k, Resdng
75 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy SO; q. 8. year
certificate 96K; North Carolina 6s 20; Ohio 6's Of 81
lH.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09
Cincinnati Market.

| OlECD'HATI. Dec. O.
FL0UR--The market 10 dull and heavy, and pricel
dropping. suPernne $5 lO@5 Is, and extra IS 300
40.
WHIsKY-The demand 10 fair and the market firm
at 35c, with salee Of 500 brls.
HOGs--The demand was quite active with out change
In prices. Drovers asked an advance in the m0rning,
but did not succeed in obtaining it, The sale Of 200 head
averaging 207 lbs reported In last ade under
such circumstances not to be indication Of the
ket and should not have been reported. The receipts
were 900 head.
The sales were: .,...
900 averaging ls5 lbs at at............."."..s4 80
-lvW 2lo'''. o'''...'.''..'............. 50
oO0 2UO to 2l0. .".........u.44 40l94 SO
Light would bring "a 25943 30.
MESS PoRK-.We did not hear Of any transactions,
at Sl1.
LARD-A fair demand, but the market less buoyan
Sales 600 tcs at Sc, and $50 do head and gut at 8@
GREEN ME ATs--In fair demand at 30 for shoulders,
which are held, however, at 3K93Kc; sides 595kcl
and ha MS 5k@5kc.
GR0CERIEs-rhere is no change and the market
is quiet The demand continues quite light,
sUGAR-l19I2hc.
C0FFEE-Is quoted at 32932c.
M0LASSES-53 g55c.
WHEAT--We have no change to report In the mar
ket The demand CONT ues fair, both from local and
interior mtllerS, and offerings being light. full
Indiana or Ohio at 81 1901 l2 and Kentucky at 81 8
al %. The sales made public we're: 800 bush hill at
81 OF. delivered; $50 do prime red at 81 Us; $50 do
Kentucky white at 81 Is, delivered.
C0RN-TheIe is a fair demand, and the market rules
steady at 45c for ear or shelled In bulk. One two
lots sold at 5695c including sacks. The receipts are
fair.
OATsThe demand for sacked oats is good and about
$4,000 bush sold last evening aud this morning at &c.
nclung sacks The inquiry at present Is chiefly from
army contractors. The local den7ud is bat moderate
at 479D5Dc In bulk for new and old.
RYE-The demand continues coed, and prices are lc
per bush higher closing very m at 6!c per bnshe In
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

NAUoHToN HALL was crowded to its utmost
capacity by a grstifed audience, last evening,
to witness the exhibition OF the Great National
Work Of A t, illustrative of DR.. Ksne's Arctic
Expeditions As the Panorama WAS exhibited,
Prof R. W Seager delivered very interesti'g 6
descri ptive lee ure. In Sthe intervals Of The
lecture, the audience was treated to frstra'e
music Altogether, the entertainment was On
e1ceedin ly agreeable and instructive one, aud
we | repaid all who we're in attendance, even
those who had to stand up for WaOt of room.
The EXHIBITION will be repeated this evening
In Naugbton Hall. Go early, in order to SO.
cure seats.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

ST. PAUL, Dec. 8.-A body Of one hundred
and fifty citizens, armed with hatchets, knives
and other weapons, forced their way through
the guard with the intention Of numbering the
Indian prisoners confined ct Camp Lincoln,
Mankato, but were surrounded, captured, and
released on parole.
The Governor has Issued proclamation
urging the people of Minnesota not to throw
away her good name by acts of lawleasnessi
that the people have just cause of complaint al
the tardiness of Executive action, but ought "a
find reason for forbearance In the absorbing
cares which weigh upon the President. II ht
declines punishing them, then the case Gomez
clearly within the Jurisdiction Of the civil an
thorities. THt 4hti
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

CAMP MASsFIELD The S7th regiment, an
independent company Of SharpshOoters, and the
portion of the 10th cavalry now rendeSvousing
at Camp Mansfield, have been ordered to Camp
Cleveland. The drafted militia not yet reported
ct the former camp, will report at Camp Chaee.
This includes the following counties: Morrow,
Mercer, Ashland, Auglalze, Wayne, PuDam,
Carroll, Crawford, Stark, Seneca, Marion, Han
cock, Van Vert, Columbiana, Richlaud, Holmes
and Wyandot.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09
FROM TEE SOUTH.

FoRrREss MoNRoE. Dec THE following is
taken from Richmond papers oil Saturday:
The Dispatch says rep Drts from Fredericks-
burg yesterday were that pretty severe skirm-
iebing occurred in the neighborhood of Port
Royal yesterday morning, but With VIII success
could not be learned General aspect of sffiirs
is represented TO be such as to Indicate bat.
tie Columns of the enemy have been moved
to the front, and much activity observable along
their lines
Gen. Walker telegraphs from Pocotaligo
that feet OF twenty Federal vessels called
from Hilton Head Friday last Georgetown
and Wilmington, North Carolina, are The ports
aimed at. Our troops everywhere are put un.
der marching orders, to be ready for a move
on the shortest notice. Several large vessels
passed Charleston harbor Sunday, going SOUTH
ward. IL is thought they have gone to aid the
Gulf Squadron in On attack on Mobile.
There were five additional vessels off
Charleston bar Sunday, and four blockaders off
Stone Point.
The Dispatch also says the Yankees at Suf
folk we're last week reinforced by one full brig
ade and one battery of field artillery. The
Yankee forces at Suffolk and in this vicinity
are estimated at thirty thousand by their own
men, who state this force is to march against
Petersburg, while the force at Newbern, N. g.
is TO operate simultaneously against Weldon.
The Examiner says the Navy Department
has issued peremptory orders for the mounting
OF formidable piece of ordnance on Drury's
Bluff, where Fort D,rling stands. the novel
construction OF which has excited the attention
OF military men for some time past.
An Interesting correspondence has recently
passed between Henry A. Wise and General
Keyes, relative to the treatment of luna,cs in
the Asylum OF Virginia Wise assumes to
believe that these unfortunates were cruelty
treated by Union officers, and makes very
pathetic complaint OF the slme. Keyes repiiss 9
shat no harm was done or intended to be done
to the inmates of the Asylum, but on the cou-
trary, every comfort was extended Co them by
our surgeons and other officere.. 'H
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09
FIKbtin rennessoe.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8-The second edition
Of the Press has Nash vile dispatch OF the 7,h
which ssyr: A battle has taken place between
our advance furce and Morgsn's guerriIlas
Moore's brigade was repusrd several times by
the enemy Oar troops made desperate resis.
taDce, but were fl,lly forced TO surrender. Our
loss iu killed ADD wounded was sixty lett on the
field.
Morgan attacked Gen. Fry in the afternoon
at Galiatin, aud Was repulsed with heavy loss.
Fry is reinforced, and pursuing the enemy
closely.
Gen. Buell. and steff arrived at Nashville
Sunday.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09
money Market.

NEW YORK. Dec. 8.
The Money market is easy at SOC per cent discount
for call loans.
Sterling Exchange Is heavy and dull. The nominal
quotations are 81 43h@l IS for Merchants and 81 Is
al 45a for Bankers bills.
Strictly Prime Paper continues rm atel97 per cent
discount.
American Gold opened dull at 31K@31K, and
closed firm at 3IX per cent. premium.
California Gold Bars are quiet and nominal at 3lx
per cent premium.
Government Stocks decidedly easier. United States
Skies Of 1881 at 81 04@l OAK; Registered 99%; Ex.
Intere ditto coupons 81 o. Fives "a; Coupons 92k
$40 Treasury Noteat 81 O3H@1 03X
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

GorrsoHALK's SECOND CoSoERr In CoLUMBUs.--
Gotlsohalk will be at Naughton Hall, on Thurs
day evening of this week, to give his second
Columbus Concert. Csrlctta Patti will be
there too, to again take by storm the immense
audience thas will greet her last appearance
In this city. These world-renowned artists will
soon leave for Europe; and We trust the music
loving portion Of our people, who have not Jet
seen and heard them, will avail themselves Of
this last chance. The programme for Thursday
evening is replete With gems. The sale Of re-
served seats begins this morning at nine O'Clock,
ct Jobu sslizsr's music store. Go early and
secure seats, aa none will probably be left after
tomorrow.
A few words 90 to Gotschalk. We cannot
Rud language to express the feelings and en-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09

PoLIrIcAL PRIsoNERs, Columbus dispatch
of Saturday TO the Cincinnati Commercial says
Commissioner Galloway is h I'd at work exam
lining political prisoners. The Journal ot yes
terday morning says Judge GallowAy's Court
of Investigation was 60, 10 sessi ou Saturday,
and therefore, il has no cases Of release 70 re-
port. The COmmereiai's dispatch states that
there are now at Camp Chase four hundred and
nineteen political prisoners.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-09
evening and Midnight Reports.
FROM THE POTOMAC.
HEADQUARTERS Army or THE PoToMAc,
MAR FALMOUTH, Va, Dec 7,


MAR FALMOUTH, Va, Dec 7.
Last night was intensely cold, and some oi
the troops suffered for want of blankets. Ice
formed ~ the Potomac at Aqua Creek from
one TO Two inches thick. To day the sun came
out fne aud cheering, but the air continued
pierciugly cold. The roads are hard aud very
rough
Officers state that Jackson has arrived near
Fredericksburg and joined bis forces with those
already there They also report that the enc
my has extended his lines several miles further
down the RsppAhannock.
The report that Maj PAulding is under ar.
re5t for unnecessary delay In the transpor ta'ion
Of the pontoon trains ir N Washington, Is un-
founded That officer has been com ended
by his superiors for overcoming weighty OBJ
aseclGs and in executing his orders.
There have been no field movements to
day.