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The New York herald., 1863-12-05

The REBEL BOAST OF BRUTALITY AND THE
TRUTH or CHrvALRY.-The Southern papers Of
late dates devote considerable space to show
what brutality and malignity mark the
conduct Of the rebels in this war, and In
cite oil their actions, whenever they deem that
retaliation Is not likely to follow upon their
atrocities The particular instance over which
the papers are gloating is in connection with
ouantreli and his fellow guerillas' attack on
General Blunt and his staff and escort while on
their way to Fort Smith. Our previous ae-
counts OF this massacre fall far short OF the pic
ture presented by the perpetrators themselves
With demoniac pleasure the Southern papers
enter. with minuteness Of detail which IL re-
pulsivc and sickening, into the partcu-
Lars |xAished them Of tho attack and
The New York herald., 1863-12-05
The Rapidan Campaign-The Field o.
OpsratiOns.


OperatiOns.
The elaborate report of the recent move
ments and operations Of the Army of the Po-
tomac, furnished by our special correspondent
and printed yesterday, scarcely needs any illus
traton. But MIR. Alexander, Typographical
engineer with the headquarters Of the Third
army corps, has furnished 80 fine map Of
General Meade's several situations south Of the
Rapidan, and the localities of the battle of
Locust Grove and the succeeding vancouver
ings and skirmishings, which 80 fully corrobo-
rates the story as told by our correspondent,
and places the campaign 80 clearly before the
public, that we are compelled to find space
for it in this paper.
The map needs no explanation. The position
Of our troops at different dates is marked, with
the exception of the changes that occurred on
and after Sunday. On that day the Second
corps and one division from the Fifth were
withdrawn from the front and placed In posi-
ton on the left flank Of our line. On Monday
the Third division of the Third corps was sent
in the same direction, while the Sixth corps
and the remaining division Of the Fifth were
moved further to the right, to demonstrate on
the enemy's left conformity with Warren's attack
on their right. When these dispositions were
accomplished the First division of the Third
corps was required to extend its line SO as to
cover the territory the whole corps had previ-
ously occupied, and the First corps covered it's
own and the ground previously occupied by
the Second and Fifth corps. This was the last
position taken by our forces previous to the
withdrawal.
AS we obtained no permanent possession of
auy part of the rebel position it is impossible
to represent their works in detail. The map
simply shows the appearance of the ground
occupied by them as viewed from the east side
of Mine run, with continuous line Of works
upon the summit Of the hills. 1t is known
that they had several lines Of works, one
within the other, and detached breastworks
and rifle pits in advance of their main position.
But as these could not be accurately located
and defined, the draughtsman has very proper
ly confined himself to representing general
line of works.
The rebel position, as shown on this map,
was certaialy formidable one, and, we'll man
ned, might stagger even the boldest assailant.
But it is known that when General Meade
crossed the Rapidan General Lee had, at the
utmost, not exceeding fifty thousand men,
With this force scattered over 80 long q line
there could have been wanting not few weak
points, where, by rapid concentration and
earnest assault, the rebels could have been
routed. This was demonstrated when, on Mon
day, Birney advanced his single division and
gained possession Of the works opposite him.
The trouble seems to have been in vancouver
ing our forces too slowly and making our move
ments too public.
But the case is before the public for their
judgment. They will condemn or justify the
movement and its results with just regard to
the truth.
The New York herald., 1863-12-05
rhe Bulletin pubIshee tbe rOlIowing--
Tho DIis.our, Legislature.

JEEEsoS CRY, NO., Dec. 4, 1893.
In tho House to-day the rules were suspcnded TO allow
the OF resolution providing for the appoint
ment Of COMMITTEES 10 investigate the transactions OF
the state Provisional government The resolution passed
The New York herald., 1863-12-05

OLD PARTIES BROKEN UP.-From the muddle
Of the recent elections one fact is evolved,
and that is that the old parties are entirely
broken up. The democratic party lost the
State election, and it has lost the city election.
The republican party has gained nothing; for
the State election was an uprising Of the people
in favor Of supporting the administration until
its term expires; and the city election was IN
uprising Of the people against the party ma
chimes and in favor Of common sense in poll.
tics.
If Tammany Hall had followed our advice,
by running an Independent ticket on q war
platform in the State election, its leaders could
have carried that election and the city election,
and smashed the Albany Regency; and they
would thus have placed themselves in posi-
ton to form the nucleus Of q new, strong and
successful Presidential party. Now 1t Is too
late. The Tammany leaders thought they
knew more than any body else, and could do
more than any body else. They were wise enough
to want advice, but not wise enough to follow
it. Like the blind leading the blind, they and
their rank and file have tumbled together into
the pit.
Now is most favorable time TO start new,
popular and conservative party, with new
name, new principles, a new platform and O
new organization. All the old parties appear
to be cropping in the dark. Somewhere out
West the old fogies Of the constitutional Union
party have called . convention to nominate
poor Pierce and Governor Seymour for the
next Presidency. Why didn't they dig up
Brutus and Cassius, or some other fossils of
centuries ago, Pierce helped the country to
its present predicament by repeating the Mis-
souri, Compromise Seymour has shown, during
the past year, that he has no capacity for any
responsible Office. While men can be found in
sane enough to trot out such candidates, what
hope is there for the politics Of the country, ex
cept in entirely new parties, led by new men
The New York herald., 1863-12-05
Colored Cavalry.

Bosros, Zoe. 4, 1867.
The Secretary OF War has Authorised Governor Andrew
20 rscrui. regiment OF coored cavalry IN Massachusetts
The New York herald., 1863-12-05
Arrival Of tho Massao husett
at Philadelphia.
General Gilmore Still Shell
Ing the City.
The Inhabitants Removed g
the Rear.
THE FIRING ON SUMTER DISCONTINUED.
The Rebels i'm Florida Said 70
Be Starving,

PHnADELPMA, Deo 4. 1893.
The Omitted States supply steamer Massachusetts, Lsu-
teuant VIM. H. West commanding, arrived at the NasY
Yard this morning. from Charleston bar Tuesday after.
noon At four O'Clock.
She brought back the marine battalion comprising twe
hundred men, and refugees st. Johns rivses
Florida, who represent that State 70 b. In starving
condition.
She also brought Of the rebel party who attspssl
To blow up the rousdes-Robert Scott By name formerly
Of New York.
Lieutenant West reports that General Gilmore stm
continued 10 throw shells into Charleston at the rate g
twenty per day and evident that they doi,e
considerable damage Tho shells 70 burst =
night
Ali the inhabitants of Charleston had been removed \
the rear OF tho city.
Tho firing Sumter had ceased and General 0illeee
was turning his attention to the forts inside the harbos.
terrific frs was kept up Fort johnson.
On the reception Of the OF Grants victories -
Tuesday our army and navy fred grand salutes sooa
Afterwards the rebel batteries opened nre, which wa
vigorously going on when the Massachusetts, left.
The rebels had heretofore kept hospital dag ayiA0
from the Moultrie House, and Of forces ~
spected It and avoided firing upon It. But Q
few days ago the rebels commenced tear.
ing down the Moultrie House, and revealed
to forces formidable battery which had been erect
cd behind it while under the protection Of The hos
pital flag.
No flag now floats Sumter and only an ocoasioual
shot Is Ared from It's ruins.
CuAMnros HARBoR, Dec. 1. 1862
Ths position OF affairs here s unchanged.
Tho west wall Of Sumter has been undermined By ous
re and the last vestge Of the fort fortified work
disappearing
The rebels only occasionally display small basts
flag from the ruins OF the fort.
On Thursday the land batteries engaged the rsbsl
forts and sulvans Islands for several hours
The firing was very heavy.
The weather TO yesterday has been stormy and tha
navy In consequence, inactive.
Captain NJ Bradford has been appointed Fleet CApsas
vice Emmous relieved.
The New York herald., 1863-12-05
NEWS FROM KNOXVILLE.
Repulse Of the Rebels with
Heavy Loss.
Engagement Between Fosters and
Longstreet's Cavalry,
Co., &C.. &e.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 4, 1853.
Tho following despatch has been received at the mill
tary headquarters in this city
KNOXVILLE, Nov. 30, 1853.
All WELL The enemy repused yesterday with
heavy loss. Everything is going we'll and feel very
confident
Dispatches state that 10 the assault Knoxville, on
the Goth ult, the rebels lost thousand killed.
wounded and prisoners.
Engagement ut Cumberland Gap Be-
tween General Fosters and Longstreet's
Cavalry.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 4, 1888.
Special despaches from Cumberland Gap, dated Decem.
Der report that there fighting yesterday Walkers
Ford two miles from the gap between Fosters and Long
streets cavalry.
In attempting TO cross the CIpch river we were 70.
pulsed with the loss Of y men, We captured four gums
Two OF our surgeons were found murdered In Jones.
vile.
The New York herald., 1863-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

The trial of the contested will of James Thomas
was continued yesterday before Surrogate Tucker.
In the absence OF any marked change in the price Of
gold there steadiness observable in the
ket yesterday, and commercial review contains
radical changes, except in some two three articles
Breadstufs less active, and prices favored the
buyer Provisions steady. Petroleum was active,
and about &c. higher the sales very heavy, inde
pendent Of largo operations at prices which reported
for the purpose OF influencing the market. Groceries
were firm and rather quiet. Cotton steady. whis-
key very active with large sales at higher prices.
Freishs active, and with pretty heavy engage
monts and temporary scarcity OF freight room,
may be written plump 1c. higher. To Great Britain
the flour and grain engagements considerable the
enhanced rates.
The New York herald., 1863-12-05
Coal Spec cuiation.

rHB COAL OPERATIONS RKsoLvEp TO susrEvp MINING
OPERATIONS IN ORDER TO KEEP uP rHB HIGH
PRICES.
PntApKirHA, Doc. (, 1858
The Bulletin publishes the following
We learn this Afternoon from an agent OF steamship
company that he has been cndeavorng to-day 10 pur.
chase thousand tons of COAL but thus
fully. lie has received informat that meeting coal
operators held Last evening which resolved
In order TO keep up the present gh prices 10 suspend
mining operations. The suspension was 20 commence
Immediately but was finally determined thai II should
10, commence until the i4lb OF December.
The New York herald., 1863-12-05
that the Earl of Clarendon will take his place at

| that the Earl Of Clarendon will take his place NJ
the head of the Foreign Office.
| Russia was preparing to meet, or share In, the
| impending war conflict in Europe on gigantc
| scale, Three hundred lighters laden with stone
| have been already sunk in the south channel en-
trance to Cronstadt, and General Todleben, with
| other engineers. was engaged in constructing and
| improving vast system of defensive works COM
| posed of iron and earth combined, in the most
scientific manner. 1t is said that the English
| Blakely gun has been adopted, after investigs-
| ton. by the Russian authorities. The London
Times acknowledges that the Czar defes all the
other great Powers, allied single, the Polish
question; that he is about to oblterate the nation
ality of Poland in blood, and that England cannot
in any way aid the Poles in their attempts to avert
the fate Of their country.
The specie held by the Bank of France amount
ed to two hundred and four millions of francs on
the 2lst of November.
Two very curious and important cases had been
tried in the English Divorce Court.
Lady Champion, nee Miss victoire Balfe, sued for
divorce from her husband Sir John F. Champion,
late Minister of England in Washington. and now
Minister Plenpotentiary of Great Britain in
Russia, and obtained decree dissolvng the mar
riage. 1t was necessary that Sir Charles Locock,
with others of the mott eminent obstetrical practi
TONERS in London, should be examined in support
of Lady Cramptons case.
The second trial dissolved an American marriage
celebrated at Winchester. Virginia, between the
Rev. Mr.. VIM. Yates Rocker, an English clergy
man. and Miss Sarah Massingberd Walker native
of Virginia.
II is said that financial agents had been sent out
from England to the rebel States in order to ne.
gotate loan based on all the cotton in tho actual
possession of the Davis government, and also to
rearrange the first Anglo-rebel cotton loan, so
that the new promoters may enjoy its profits.
The new steam blockade runner Will-o.the-
Wsp. just from the Clyde is described in the
HERALD to-day.
Spanish reports from Mexico state that the
Juarez government was dissolving rapidly, and
that when the French troops reach San Luis Potosi
Juarez will cross into Texas from Monterey.
The latest intelligence from the British prize
ring and turf is published in our columns.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-11-17
Movements orJeE. Davis.
srnEcn At MonlLE.

tFtom tile Richmond Enquirer, Oct. 81
On Saturdiy las, President Davis
reviewed tie troops at Mobile, Ala
After the parade he retired 10 tie
Battle House, where. in Response %
repeated calls, he appeared on the
balcony and delivered brief address
10 the citizens aud soldiers. H. con
graduated the people upon The fact
which he assured them he felt 10 be
The fact-ihat our cause is now in q
better condition than il was n year
ago. Having just come from The
scene Of the great battle Of Chieka.
manga, it was impossible that he
should not refer to that, and though it
could not be expected that be should
allude to contemplated movements, yet
he was happy to say that the brave
victors of that bloody field stood ready
and anxious to strike the blow which
should secure the complete fruits Of
their glorious victory. He could say
more that he believed that thcy
would strike that blow, and that Roe
Grams unweildIy legions would be des-
troyed or driven for refuge TO the
Ohio. The same spirit animated our
armies elsewhere, and all they needed
was to be properly seconded by the
people at home, to send the hordes Of
Yankees back 10 their beloved Boston
or any other place from which tlcir
return mi. hit be more difficult.
lie saw before him a Texas regi
mcnt, who.e thiuned ranks reminded
him 10 painfully Of their situation, cut
off from The homes 10 which they
should look for recruits, ond Of their
deadly conflicts upon many field
where they bad fought as Texans al
ways fight. lie exhoried them TO be
Of good cheer. Such deeds MS theirs
were never in vain, and would surely
secure 10 the country the inesIimable
prize for which they are conlending.
and TO themselves un1ying honor and
renown.
There, too, were Alabamians, who,
be felt sure, we're worthy the name
which had been immorlalizcd on 50
many battle fields in Virginia, Tenn
essee and Mississippi. And here lie
referred to tie youthful color bearer
at Chickamauga. who planted within
the enemy's barricades his regimental
flag, pierced with eighty-ihree bullets
and It's staff shattered. The President
had tue pleasure Of promoting him for
his heroic conduct. and such was bis
modesiy that in presenting his flag TO
the President he appeared quite an-
coucious Of having performed anything
extraordinary.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-11-17

TuF Nav CoNNASoEH At CuAx-
.rANooGA. General Gr0r.c III.
2 bcmss lbs Philadelphia Prsa ssss.
b spoken a. a. spie DID oilitar, at,i.
indeed, De noals manner ia which DC
acquitted hin.elf 81 Nil spring,
Stone River "a q rcuth IT Chicsa.
musa. whrFe hjs single division ioil.
"a tie mansuvfrs 81 Braegs ruiire
army. pta4 su,i.Ia hjm 81 TO- highest
credit Tbe AHaHai isfs|hgacv
several week asn ssldVf hm tie
was Is lbe regular army tee'rf gars
without bolus absent a aay fe1m his
post just batefc The breaking oui u
the war be obtained a twelve months
leave 81 absence, bu, before the *.
plmaon q three months If the time,
Fou Sumter Was Cred upon, when he
returned 70 duty, where he has been
ever since without being anscut a
single day Tins is high praise, but
assurejy not undescryed. An officer
Of the regular service, who has long
enjoyed the acquaintance Of General
Thomas. states that he was eighteen
years in tie army without being abb
sen from his post. The following sn--
eciotc, rs serving to show bis rare Il.
drliiy 10 the claims Of duty, is emf.
neuily characteristic Of the man :--
While our army was lying at Nor
freesboro General Thomas was asked
when he intended 10 Wait Nashville,
thirty mile, defiant. Why. lie re-
piled, :" have been trying for some
time to find an excuse TO 60 up there,
but cannot DO II. am not sick
have duties here ana really do not
know what exeu.e ! could offer for
goin. away So il would seem that
fidelity aud courage are qualities not
lacking IN the COMPOSITION Of Getcral
Thomas aud though he should pos
sess but a litbc Of tie dash and ruer-
~ that have distinguished Maj. G. n.
Grant, now his superior, he must win
for himself a still prodder name in tic
annals OF the Western army, AMI *
ercise a controlling influence il mou.
ding the issues OF the tennessee cam.
paign
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-11-17
Legislature.

The session Of the Legislature clos.
ed Wednesday, being shorter than ans
regular session for several years. The
Bill concerning Colleges and the Az
ricultural grant after much debate
and some alterations Of the original
Bill, finally became a law. Tie Bill
TO pay bounty Of hundred dollars
70 volunteers under the present call
passed the house but was lost ia the
Senate. A Bill passed both houses
allowing recruits to take sI25 at tie
outset instead Of 81 a month Sate
pay with an amendment giving select
men some power over Communication
eases where the family Of the recruit
might become chargeable to the State.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-11-17

p Gaiz Brown radical emanc,J,a.
ZIONIST las becn elected L ). Senator
from Missouri
The members Il the Diplomatic
Corps ia Washington freely express
ille opinion that a war in Europe
the coming year Is inevitable
The sales q Government eoigon in
ST. Louis and Cincinnati since last
spring amounts 70 Sl,j0g,O00,
The total enrolled strength q the
British volunteer force Is 500 cayal-
ny, 23o00 artillery. $500 engineers
and $4,000 uayucn, total 10000
The post of assistant Secretary OF
war has killed one and broken doRn
10 iueumbreui, already bu, the secr,-
tay himself Is still in good health.
The wife Of x-Prcs't Tyler female
Of very rebcilious inclinalious, has
seen lle blockade aud was At Brcmu-
ia Oh Saturday last.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-11-17
News Items.

Captured newspaper correspondents form
a kind 70 literary society in Libby Prison.
They have whilel away their prison hours
and INDUCED their writing procliyiiies by
composing o large manuscript work con;aia-
ing lively sketches of the distinguished reb-
els whom they have seen at the South. If
published it will doubtless be an interesting
volume.
Col. Birge. of the 18Th Connecticut regi-
meut. who led the forloru hope in the storm
ing of Port Hudson, has been made Brig
adler.
Drunken Magru1er Of the rebel army,
said recently in q speech at Alexandria that
the object of the Yankees was to enslaye the
South and place the white men under the
negroes.
Died In "York State" on the Sd inst ,
the Democratic Party. No carriages -Sar-
aiOgd Sentinel.
The wife Of Gen. 0sterhaus died recently at
st. Louis. The General was serving in the
field at the time Of her death.
The New Orleans Era dominates Mr. Lin
coin for the Presidency in 1864 If Presi-
dent Lincoln had been told at the time Of his
election that he would be renominated among
the first by New Orleans paper he certain
IN could not have believed it.
There are nowin the United States some
235 general hospitals for the use Of the SOL
diers, which contain some 50, 900 patients.
Judge Terry the notorious murderer Of
Senator David c. Broderick Of California,
lives but short distance from the Chicka-
manga battle field Soon after the battle
one Of The agents Of the Christian Commiss-
iou was captured when Terry who happened
to be present, said to him, "If | had my
way with yon would take you out and hang
you on the FIRST limb" If Judge Terry ev-
er falls into the hands Of Northern soldiers
he will stand good chance Ct being served
as he proposed 10 serve the agent.
/, is said that Louis Napoleon is on bis
last legs, resulting from hard work, late
hours and youthful dissipation.
jerome Napoleon Bonapart was the first
Vice President Of the great Union Emanci.
patton meeting in Baltimore few days
since.
Jes Davis went South few days ago and
the rebels argue that he does not expect to
return TO Richmond. No one seems 10 be
surprised at these intimation. The seees-
sionites are evidently expecting tha, be win
keep on the safe side q our armies for the
preservation q his neck. and ultimately de-
seri Dixie for more congenial cline.
The CoppeTheads charge that soldiers we're
Withdrawn from The armies to vote at the re-
cent elections, anil their combined accounts
make cut thai ever lsl 900 men we're with
drawn for this purpose, which If course
proves The utter falsity either charge
The Syracuse courisr has nominated Gov
Seymour for the bsHt Presidency which the
Troy Hhig styles innocent amusement"
Equally innocent is the amusement Of cur
q ihs Courier vho places At ths
head q Bic eoumns tor the Presidency IN
80 ,he name q Geo B Mcclellan.