The New York herald., 1863-11-22
M e A ELS A r M Y .
Mr.. Thomas m. Cooks Despatch.
Army or IHg PoTosAc, Nov. q, 1863
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rumor vas somewhat current last evening", said to
have originated with the Signal corps to the effect that
one Of the Uu,on had just In the rebel
lines, with Information that Lees army falling back
and that, should the Rapidan, would nnd
merely handful OF rebels there TO oppose II is
barely probable that has brought such iniorma
ton but 30 the scout has been badly fooled the
rebels
The whole scare has undoubtedly this origin. our in
antry has not yet entered Cupeppor though cavalry
took possession there week ago. The citizens have
been hooking constantly for the infantry since
In default of their coming they have started the story
that VIC are moving down the river. This story would
not require much time TO reach the rebel lines, where ,s
authentic air would induce some corresponding move.
ment lhis theory will undoubtedly explain any re.
ported falling back Ice will not leave his forthctions
on the south bank OF the Rapidan so long maintain
any show u force opposite him, We yet do.
RAINY wEAnlER-A nrp EocKApx rR -rEr.
Slow drzzling rain commenced failing about midnight
last night and stn continues with promise of long and
tedious storm II this should follow our, army may find
mud blockade that will hold in i,s present situation.
Grn.,ssAs- WHO riuY ARK
Gangs OF guerlas be found prov ling about the
country both sids n the railroad between here and
Alexandria. Their operations have been frequently tho
subject Of desratches IL Is now pretty satisfactorily
asceraued hat these gangs are not rebels, but outlaws
Mosby and White are st operating rear but the
former Is TO be south Of tho Rappahannock bav
ing made hs appearance in the vicinity Of tupcppor
within few days and White Ia supposed DO not far
away. The depreda,ons that are making much noise
OF late committed between warrenton Junction and
Manassas, and the parties committing thom come from
the south side Of the track, where neither Mosby
White 60
The impression now prevails among those best nfor rmed
that thec depedators simply deserters from our own
army-rascas who have enlisted simply for villanous
purposes and now find open field for their opera.
tions. They well mounted and roam the country
with mpuniy readily scattering at the approach Of dan
ger and rayng at given signals. Knowing fully the
ganzaton q cur army, and being dressed IN union uni
airy men They rever destroy property damage the
railroad, ou seize any unlucky person who appears
have vauables about him and carry HIM on. When at
safe distance from lines the prisoner stripped
robbed Of his clothing aud vauabes aud then turned
loose Sometimes with but of,ener without tho Of
parole satlers, purvcyors, and that class OF
the coveted prizes OF these highway men because these
known usually carry considerable OF money
The gangs frequently several thousand dollars
single raid which makes the business highly profitable
But let Mosby and White be relieved the odum Of this
business The gangs infesting the railroad are simply
bandits and hishwaynen OF the description and
most eckless character