New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-14

in Gen Fcrreros front Their efforts arc regarded as
cirts intended TO cover retreat, though no PREF ara
tons for defense are intcrrnted Nothing can exceed
he cnthunsIn Of he troops after seventeen days siege
and The most urintcrmitCd and labor In com
rlcng the dccrses. The six hours Of truce on Sunday
y first rest they have had. day or night, since Tie
Generals srnson and Haskell have ordered all their
10 DC in the ranks at noon 10 hear the congratua
tory order and 10 give IL fitting reception, for ire
purpose Of letting tie enemy know at our post,
cheerful, and ready TO meet ;hcm
The patient persistent ard Courageous herring OF
Gen Fer.ero who has had important n part 10 act
in ropeling the enemy from first last has secured
the admiration Of every The value Of the services
he ard s brave officers and men have conferred on the
country during the trying times through which we have
thus Ear passed viii certainly meet with just appre'
citation and prompt reward nj tie hands If the people,
Everything Is quiet along tie lines tbs morning put
the weather is cold as the first day OF winter ought
20 be- even In ore northern latitude. Ice and snow
are everywhere.
Amcug tn officers cf this amy deserving Of promo
tion cannot iorhcGr o mention the name of Capt keu-
benC kise Assistant AdjuantG General ofhe 23d Army
Corps Capt. Mise has been in the service "a an oroer
Of the Adniant GercTaHs Department, since the very
commencement OF tho present war, and has rendered
invaluable service the county both IN the office and
the field. In several engagements IN which he has
participated ho has dstingn.hcd himself for cooin' IS
and bravery for which he bus been complmented IN
orders and official reports Of his commanding Generals.
None doubt The abilities Of Capt kise and al accord TO
him the need OF confidence aud merit. lis aplheeon
for appointment Major and Assistant AdJrnnt Cen
eial o Volunteers les been forwarded to tie secretary
of War accompanied by strong letters Of reconmenda-
ton from influential army Oicia and fayorabiy IN
dOrscd by HaiortiCn. BuInhde- earnestly hope that
the Of Capt kisc may be favoratV considered mt
Washington and that may heat OF his promo
motion believing that thereby the best interests Of the
service would likewise be promoted. g.
GIN. BuRssIDES CoNGRATULATORY ORDER
HKApQu ARTEKs Rxy or THs ONO,
IL TIE FIELD, Nov. ~, IgC3
GENERAL EIrID Orders, No. N.-Ihe hfiant events OF
The 18th successful TO To present bt-
g occasion To. command ing General to thanh this army
their conduct through tie ebperoEces Of the pat
seventeen DAYS tlen Of tho In oan bearing has
bad on the crmpeI IN the Wet snd ~ give them The news
Of the great victory gained by Gen Grant toward which then
or,iude their bravery hsye IN hs degree contributed
In every tight IN which t,y have been engaged and recent
" those Knoxville at London, At SaUpbeiis sta
ton and finally around tue deienses both des oil the
while the march. md IN cold and in hunger they
have everywhere SHOWN sp which has given 10 the Amy
Of the OHIO a name ,ecoud 70 none.
By holding in check powerful body Of the enemy hey
have seriously weakened the Rebel untrr Bragg which
las been completely defeated by Geu.rs oFAnt and at the
in ui rtrea for Dalton closely pur.ued
by linn with tie ioss Of 61 prisoners, 81 pieces oi artillery
and u stands II colors go d,
For til, great practical result toward which the Army
OF the ONO don. much the Commanding General con
uhits them and wi the fullest reliance the patience
aid courage ia the danger. hey yet have % meet oofs
forward confidence under the blessing Of Almighty Cod
10 ,ucccssiul close Of Il. csmpaigr ,,,c,,t,
By command of Ss Zen. blhNSlDL.
Lrwp RICHMOND. \ 4. q.
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