The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-06

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Our Suffolk Correspondence.
SuvyoIx, Feb. 2, 1853.
Rss~forsssdx~ 6<nssai Psyor-Hs Asas Advasces-
Why w Bid Na Ats<ck Him-TAs Soldiers AND Ier
Pay, H., &c.
AAse this afternoon We received information that the
rebel General Roger A. Pryor. after being heavily REIN
forced from Weldon and Pessrsburs had again crossed
the Hackxater river and, for the present, taken up
position at Carrsvlo Insignificant little place situated
between sixteen and seventeen miles from this town.
General Peck once set 10 work not only rcpe but
ase make an attack He took every precauton to have
the troops in readiness for immediate and effective
vice After this he left II for the enemy to approach
nearer the better to enable get his cut
of retreat. Some may inquire why did not march
forthwith 70 Carrsve and attack him The reasons for
not so doing, especially in geographical point OF view,
are obvious. Had we went to Carrsville Pryor would
have had the advantage 10 cut OF There
many roads, running almost every direction that
entirely out Of tho question 10 keep artillery on all
OF them in order to avoid surprise the pos
siblity Of flank movement Then, again, the natives
know every bypath and blind road through tho woods,
and while we are 70 great extet ignorant Of this know
ledge they are ever ready to mpart II " the rebels,
and thus help them detrment. Besides all this,
Pryor. while no nearer to Suffolk than Carrsvle with
great facility foil back the Backwater river and cross
that stream on his floating bridge. Carrsvloss but
very short distance from this river Hence prudent
to allow an enemy 10 get well away from his stronghold
the better TO capture his guns and destroy his ammunition
and transportation trains Thus the reader will why
We remain for the present where are
The Adams Express agents at this point tell me that
$500 OO0 with more acomDg has already
been PAD out % the ,roops stu but very little money
money they have received the principal part has come
from the Massachusetts, troops.
The natives hereabout8 greatly exercised over the
movements Of Pryor They may b. seen constantly run
ming from neighbours house to the other holding
fabs stoops and other high Places talking low and
cautiously but evidently vehemently, and the whole
manestng an anxiety and interest that your correspOn
strict With them az he ought . S al sSay
TOO cautiously or strngeny 70 insure the safety Of his
command.
BUpToLK, Va. Feb. 3, 1858.
SnoU IN Su0oM-Pryor-Our Toops-Reoes Movements,
terrific snow storm s now prevailing here, with
piercing wind from the northeast. The houses trees,
streets and everything Of outdoor character arc
deeply covered With snow the latter being now-wth
showing fasnearly threefourths Of foot deep so de-
cdedy unpleasant Is the weather that the
almost deserted only Of their inhabitants also Of
officers and soldiers. No seems at all inclined to
venture out except in or imperative necessity.
The morning reports regarding the whereabouts Of the
enemy show no material change since the previous day
No doubt this unexpected storm will materially ar
feet the plans and manuvrea Of the rebel General Pryor
Our troops arc in good, comfortable quarters, and
their friends need not be worried to their condition
and shelter from the inclemency Of the weather.
gentleman and lady arrived in this city yesterday
bodies Of Save nesa wy
Richmond. Also that there is strong feeling for dis
continuance OF the war.
SUFFOLK, Va, Feb. 4, 1868
General Peck's Complimentary Order-Deaths in This
Vicinity, dc.
The following has been issued relative tho battle
Of the Deserted House,
GENERAL oRDERs-NO. s.
HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES Forces,
SUFFOLK, Va, Feb. l, 1858.
The commanding General desires to express his warm
eat thanks TO General Corcoran and the troops
assigned to his command for their good conduct
gallant bravery in the engagement Of the 30h Of January
1853 the House and which resulted in driving
the Confederate forces 10 the Backwater Most Of
regiments were under fire for the first te and furnished
those others 70 have part in the ex
petition with examples Of patriotism worthy Of mita-
ton
The misconduct Of Of the troops has been brought
TO his notice; but he forbeare TO specify them, the
belief that those conscious Of deserving will avail
themselves Of the first opportunity retrieve the past
Especial commendation Ii due To the wounded for
bravery the field and for their patience suffer
ing They cared for by the kind and skifu officers
Of the medical the able superintendent
The families and friends OF the dead have the sympa-
thies Of oil patriots and the precious recollection that
they fell In the great Of constitutional liberty
By command OF Major General PECK.
Benz. b. FOSTER, Major and Assistant Adutant General.
The following the names Of those who have lately
been buried in the cemetery this place
Abraham shelehammer, 177th Pennsylvania.
samuel wooker jeremiah Brutler and Lewis Murphy,
Co. D, 4th United States artillery
Oliver Washburne Charles Wood, Robert valksnberg.
George Abbott and John Keghan One Hundred and Thr
tieth New York.
Samuel Roberts. Died In hospital january 80. Seventh
Massachusetts, battery.
Harrison Craig, Seventh Massachusetts, battery
Corporal Thomas Wood, Company B. WIN. H. Campbell
and Thomas Stone Company c, Sixty ninth Now York.
Jos. A. Beach, Company A, Eleventh Pennsylvania
cavalry.
Ralph Williams. Died In hospital, February /. One
Hundred and seventy seventh Pennsylvania
Seventy nine bodies have been deposited in this
terry since the 18th q last November.
There have been only five deaths in hospital from the
Sd Of January up 10 the present time. II is very
healthy here
There seighrding, and pleasant seiehriding too
here yesterday and the continues to-day. this
time the weather is fine, but exceedingly cool.