The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-10-31
Specials 70 New York Papers.

Specials 20 New York Papers.
The Herald has the following:
In THE FIELD, Oct. 22.-As soon as
we found that Lee had retreated our troops
closely. At Auburn we learned that the
rebel cavalry had few hours the start,
and that Fitzpatrick was pressing their rear.
The general impression is that Lee is fall
ing back on the defenses Of Richmond to
send all available force to Tennessee.
It is reported that the military authori-
ties are taking measures to prevent the
augurating retaliatory measures.
Especial to World.]
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-The Chronicle
announces that Gen. Meade's army cannot
move for three weeks on account of the de-
struction of the railroad.
Later-General Meade not being able to
get through his business with the President
in time, did not return to the front till this
morning. 1t is authoritatively settled that
he is not to be superseded. The story
in the Richmond papers of the 21st that
Lee has taken 1000 prisoners from Meade
in the late campaign is entirely mythical.
BALTIMORE, OCT. pa large meeting
OF the unconditional Union men was held
at Easton, Talbot county, Yesterday. Adj
dresses were made by Hon. VIM. D. Kel-
ley, of Philadelphia, Henry Winter Davis,
and Col. Criswell. Judge Kelley intro
duced himself to a crowd of shareholders
as black Republican from Pennsylvania,
yet his speech was received with applause.
This is the first instance of Republican
Of Maryland. Judge Kelley's reception
was most striking and enthusiastic.
Especial to Times.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-It is now posi-
lively ascertained that a portion of Ewell's
corps has been despatched from Gordons-
vile by rail, to resist the advance of Gen.
Burnside towards Lynchburg.
The reported advance of our forces on the
Peninsula towards Richmond is false.
1t should be borne in mind that Burn
side has a large force Of mounted infantry
engaged in destroying the main rebel rail
road communication with the Southwest.
No apprehension is felt for Burnside's safe
ty.
[HerolGs dispatch.
It is said that Gen. Meade made frank
statement concerning the instructions
lately received by him to compel Gen. Lee
to accept fight, which not having been
able to carry out to the letter, he declared
himself willing and ready to resign his
command. The President declined to en-
terrain any such proposition, and General
Meade has gone back to his post.
1t is rumored that Lee has sent two more
divisions to support Bragg, and that he is
withdrawing the rest of his forces behind
the Notifications at Fredericksburg.
Gen. Gregg's cavalry advanced on re-
| connoisance, yesterday, within two miles
of the Rappahannock, and returned to
| Last night brisk fight was had with
Moseby's guerrillas in Fairfax county, in
| which several were killed and a number
taken prisoners. Among the latter is Jack
| Barnes, notorious scoundrel, who has
| been three times in our hands and released
upon taking the oath of allegiance.
| WASHINGTON, Oct. PA letter to the
Post says: Dispatches here give reasonable
report that the quiet at Charleston is soon
to be broken. Col. Jas. r. Hawley, of the
9TH Conn.,, is in this city to-day, fresh from
Morris Island, where he has been acting as
Brigadier General in place of Stephenson,
who has been home on 1urlough. Young
Dahlgren and Col: Hawley give tayorable
reports ofthe condition OF affairs in the fleet
and army off Charleston. Much interests
felt in the fleet about the rebel torpedoes.-
| The strictest watch is kept, particularly
at night, over the movements of anything
on the water. Our own boats are some
times fired into by mistake, SO careful are
the iron-clads to keep off floating torpe-
| does.
! NEW YORK, Oct Pa Fortress Monroe
letter to the Herald, states that DR.. Wright,
executed for the murder of 1t. Sandborn,
attempted to escape night before last by as
Stunning his daughters clothes, but was
discovered by the sentinel after he had &C
tualiy passed the guard.
| The Herald'S Washington despatch says
repairs on the Orange & Alexandria Rail
road will require several weeks.
| A deserter from Richmond corroborates
| the statement of restitution in that city,
and fears are entertained of another bread
riot. ... r..-
| The HerdlTs army correspondent of the
| Potomac, in letter of the 24th, says lnfan,
| try are maintaining long picket lines, ano
cavalry brigades are daily making recon
noisaRces. ..
A Vicksb letter to the Herald states
that Guerrillas in the surrounding country
are very troublesome. ,..s Iii
i Especial to Times. -
/ WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-E. A. Paul sends
the following to this Bureau:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc
Oct 24.-The enemy's infantry recrosseo
the Kappahannock this morning upon two
j ,pontoon bridges near the Orange & Alex
aniria Railroad Bridge, and driving back
Gen Gregg's cavalry short distance
which lost heavily, we had a short engage
inert with two brigades with our infant
ry, a portion belonging to the I'd corps
and he other to the Sd corps. The enemy
{ rests near Beverly ford, crossing the rail
road near Bolton Station and extending to
| wards Stafford G.. 81.
/ Col. Devins' Brigade of Bufords COM
mand, aad a severe fight this morning neal
Dalton Station. The enemy showed only
cavalry in front. Among the killed II
Gen. Gregg's command is Major G. f
Taggert, Of the I'd Pennsylvania; a cavalry
, officer OF Gen. Kilpatrick's Staff. He was
: shot through the knee, which was so badly
shattered as to render amputation necessa
, ry. Death ensued a short while after the
operation was performed. The deceased
formerly resided in Philadelphia. ~
was considered the best swordsman IN th'
army.
AdmiralLee telegraphed from Sewpor
News yesterday, that the New Berne has
arrived from Be autort with 400 bbls. tar anc
crude turpentine. The Nansemond hae
driven ashore the Verne one OF the iarges
, and swiftesto of the blockade runners, VIII
a valuable cargo. She is totally destroyed
Especial to World.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Advlces from I'M
front to-day, reports that any considerable
: portion of Lees forces had crossed thu
7 Rappahannock for the purpose OF resum
;Or tho Cffonsivo ara considerably eXaS