New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-23

Quiet Along tho Lines-sfrng glers-Uses OF
the Telegraph and BnlIoon-Hewnrds
of Merit

From Our Special Correspondent
Tx CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH. May 10, 1863.
Everything is quiet in this vicinity at present;
and with the exception Of a change Of headquarters
to more healthy location, there are no signs OF
movement taking place for some time The roads
are in good condition, the weather beautiful and the
men seemingly in good spirits. Strict attention Ia
paid TO the sanitary condition OF the troops, and no
danger Of epidemics is anticipated during the Sum-
nler.
The Sth u. s. regulars have been detailed for
duty at Aqua Greek account OF the large number
Of strsgglers who attach themselves TO returning
regiments with the object of getting away before
the expiration Of their term of enlistment. This
change leaves the 93d New-York, Col. Croker
doing provost duty at headquarters, which position
they have held ever since Gen. Mcclellan went to
the Peninsula and which is certainly an evidence Of
the faithfulness with which the duty 10 discharged
A great Improvement is noticed in the matter OF
struggling and it is TO Ike hoped the measures adopted
will have the effect Of entirely correcting this evil
The aids which science has brought to bear since
the commencement Of the Rebellion were well Illus
trated during the late battles on the kappahannock
When the army crossed the river TO ChRnceilors-
VILE, the wires followed, and communication was at
once established with the different corps AZ soon
as Gen. Hooker WAS ready for action, he tele-
point Of the epemy's lines. The answer from
the balloon WAS, "The nights Of fredericksburg
Soon the order came Tor Sedgwck 10 storm that
point and all know how brilliantly this WAS done.
lie was then ordered TO advance, and effect june,
ton with Hooker which order was communicated
by telegraph part Of the way and by signal tbe
other part but be was prevented from doing this
on account Of the enemy being msssed III front OF
him. II was then discovered that large body OF
Rebels had succeeded In making flank movement
and repossessing Themselves Of the nirenehmonts he
had 20 recently taken, Tins cutting him on irom
Fredericksburg and bis base Of supplies. An order
then came for him TO retreat by Bankss Ford,
which ws communicated by signal directly over the
heads Of the enemy in bis rear, apd bridges having
been laid in spite OF the efforts Of Rebel shsrpshoot
ers to prevent II, he succeeded IN crossing IN safety
thus escaping from position where annhisiion or
capture seemed inevitable.
An order issued from headquarters directs COM
handing officers 70 forward with their reports sep
arate Lists Of officers non commissioned officers and
prystes Of TIER respective commands, deserving CT
brevsts or medals or bonorsble mention IN orders
for Distinguished and gallant services IN the face OF
the enemy with The number aud nature of wounds
received IL any, ard toe previous battles IN which
,ueh officer or soldier has been bonorably mentioned
toned engaged or wounded.
Tie sir1cts.t orders are Issued IN regard 10 pur.
veyors. Where improper uses have been made Of
The facilities granted them the party will be cent
beyond the lines no, 10 return his name published
and the commAnd permitting hin DO refused passes
o. transportation for private stssss. ". D. NC.