Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-11

From New York.
NKw YoRK. November l0-A special TO the
Tribune. dated Washington. Nov. 9. says:
No considerable opposition il offered To the
onward march Of the Army of the Potomac Yes
terday the rebels fell back and placed the Rspi-
dan between them and our advancing columns
A brigade OF Buford's cavalry Yesterday
couatered a brigade of rebel cavalry near Water
loo Bridge and after short hight drove them
across the river Having orders to proceed in
another direction, the pursuit was not followed
no.
Last night Bufords cavalry occupied Culpep
per. and the main body of the army was in the
vicinity Of Brandy Station
To day our advance was at tie Rapidan The
enemy is the south side, in his old ntrench
menis.
Our forces are rapidly moving upon the differ
eEt fords of the Rapidar. II any determined
resistance is to be made il will probably be in
dsputine the passage Of the river
Meanwhile, il is reported that movement is
being made by another column in more south
ery direction, ami the reports of Gen. Fitzpatrick
being in possession OF the nights back OF Freder
ick-burg are reiterated Furthermore. IL j. said
that Lee i not with the force ia front OF Meade
bat A y Hill and Ewell are IN cOmmind Lee
i reported o. have gone 10 Chattanooga.
The prisoners taken make the usual brags of
how Meade will be soon whipped and give out
mysterious hints as To his being drawn into
trap
The rebels confirm the reported destituton of
their army. and North Cnoiina troops captured,
declare they will not again he up arms
North Csrollnians ami the Louisiana Tigers
had a h.nt in the clIs on their way tD town on
this topic The former boldly saving they were
heartily sick ol the war; and dd no, wish to be ex-
changed The latter called them poltroons. and
at length the two parties came 10 blows
private letter from an inmate OF LIBBY Pris-
on, dated October 18th, saws:
The Union prisoners receive no meat. il being
impossible tor the rebels who are starving them
selves, 10 supply il
Already mother bread riot of which the papers
make no mentau, has occurred
The rel cause OF the scarcity of food is the
entire worthlessness Of the rebel currency.
The turner's have grain and cattle TO SELL hut
not 20 give away Tor paper rags or 10 put within
the iron grasp OF the rebel government ii they
can help Ill
The Herald has the following dated Brandy
Station, Nov 9ih:
The Sd army corps. after the brilliant action
of Saturday ~ key's Ford. encamped on the
south side. resting till daylight yesterday morn
ing: when they took the lead in pursuit OF the re-
bes, followed by the 2d and 1t corps in order
About noon they came upon strong force of
cavalry and light artillery posted in line on hill
Brandy Station.
The 81 division. under Gen Carr. were in the
advance, and Col keriers brig de. supported by
the other two brigades OF this division. immed-
ately charged upon and drove the enemy from
their position
This aivision, with its artillery. followed them
lei,urey, inhctng severe punishment upon them
as they retreated up the railroad To point two
miles beyond Brandy Station. The fighting con
tinuei til after dark
The casualties on our side were very light, not
exceeding seven or ei.ht wounded
While this going on the other corps were
engaged IN securing the country mp the river and
towards StevensbHrg. but could find only occa-
sioual strag.lerS from the retresting army. which
had evidently lett lis well prepared winter quar-
tiers only lew hours previous.
W find the whole country gone over so far
filled with camps, many of them with commod-
Gus log hutS
Prisoners aud rebe surgeons lett in charge of
their wounded at the church - kelly's Ford
agree IN the statements that they we're la full
expectation of wn;ering there
Lees headquarters wee one mile north of
Brandy Station
The Mmy i in fine condition and the soldiers
are anxious 20 push 20 general engagement.
The World's Washington dispatch OF the 9th
contains tn following
Ii IL hiitel that considerable Unicn force has
started. is about TO start. up the Peninsula to.
ward Richmond
II j. said that artillery roads constructed under
oriers of Mcclellan. are in superb condition, and
will greatly facilitate the movements against the
enemy.
Tie entire army crossed the Rnppshannock
yesterday. without any important incident.
Advices received in Washington state that the
rebe army seems to be moving toward the Rapi
dan. but, yet. taking 10 position for accepting
battle
Our troops command All roads approaching
Fredericksburg from the northwest while some
of them hold the town ard Falmouth to day.
The Times dispatch SAYS:
Officers from the front. this evening. say that
Culpepper was occupied hy our troops Our cav
airy had recounoiiered as far as the Rlpdan
without meeting rebels in considerable force
Tie impression among military men il that
Lees entire lrrce is IN iul rettelt 10 Richmond
that IT will make effort 10 retari our advance
this side ct the orliicition. OF that city.
still Later dispatch. tonight from the front,
saw:
Heavy cavalry ekirmshing Is gosg on, all this
afternoon, southwest OF Culpepper and toward
Madison II
The Only rebei force this side of the Rapidan
Is Stuart's cavalry These cover the rebel re-
treat
The Wor,4's special says:
Secretary Sew nd in answer 10 a request ask
ing permission Ia ri-e men for JGarezs Mexican
government. sats such permission cannot be
given. and sHv engaging in il will be pros
ecuted Wlth ail practicable diligence
The World also s1ys there can be no doubt
Htlleck las been praelic sily superseded by Gen
Grant 80 Tn a> Ire movementso ol the gteat armies
operating % Virginia 1nd Tennessee are concern.
el From tie Ittppthtuuoek 10 the Tuscumbia
but single helu IS embraced
Rchmln lnd parets contain JEFF Davis recent
speech no Chare-toi,. lie SAYS he desired by
personal observation, &e. o. understand then
want: that u from South & irolina's great
men he Grst imhbed he principles and doctrines
of State sovereignty. IT, p,'da high compli-
meut 20 the heroic garrison OF Fort Sumter: SAY:
the eve ot the world are upon them and be trust
ell that the day never would come when the
Naukee ilig would Ssvc over the fortress. thai
in proportion tie Yankee. hated thls ne.t OF Oh,
rebellion So > the love of every true son o
the Contederacy gathered around IT, aud watch
ing the struggle With ANXIOUS .ocltude
from the Army OF the Potomac.
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