Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-11-26
News of the Week.

News OF the Week.
MEADE OCCUPIES MADISON COURT HOUSE.
= H.. Ngw YoRK, Nov 10.
n IFS reported here that Meadc's army oc-
cupiss Madison y. h., and that the rebels
ara retrex ing.J II WSt4.f
RAyfoNs DISTRIBUTED TO oUR RICHMOND
PRISONERS,
WASHINGTON November TO- Tho Tunes
special received to-day ir,ud Neal Dow, in
Richmond, says that tile $4,000 rations sent
By our Govern lent for tho relief OF the
Union prisoners, had been landed frum the
steamer aud were being JiStli uted.
The report Of the refusal ofthe autbori-
ties to receive them, arose from missppre
hension or the misuse Of word in the re-
quest for the permission to land commissary
stores. The word was actually written Com
missaries. The rebel government refused
to let any such officers enter Richmond, but
on explanation they consented to the recep'
tion aud distribution Of the fations.A
From rebel accounts it appears that
CALCIUM light is used by Gen. Gilmore at
Ft. Gregg, to obtain greater accuracy in
firing at night. + y Z n t5.I ty
NO ORGANIZED REBEL FORCE IN WEST
VIRGINIA.
WASHINGTON, Nov. I9.-The following
was received to-day At the headquarters OF
the Army: m
CUMBERLAND. MD., November IS.-7 To
Brig. Gen. Catium, Chicfof Sfa6:-Geo.
Averill has arrived at Now Greek At or
near Covington. he encountered and dis
persed portion of Imboden's command,
on tho way to reinforce Echols. He cap
tnred rs prisoners.
There is not at this time an organized
force Of rebel, within the bounds Of the new
State OF West Virginia, -'',
Brgadier General.
THE ARMY OF Tue POTOMAC MOVING FOR
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Tho Republi.
cans extra this morning says:
This morning at dawn Of day the grand
aymy of the Potomac broke camp near the
north bank Of the Rapidau, aud with ten
i da, 8 cooked rations in haversacks and wag
ons commenced M advance movement upon
the enemy under orders Of General Meade
4 1t il supposed that before noon to day
the whole Of our army will be beyond the
Rapidan.
Gen. Lee must fight or run IF Lee ha,
resisted the crossing Of Mesde's forces lhert
has been battle before this. 1t he doe,
not resist our crossing. it is evident he is no
strong enough to fight outside Of fortifica
tiOns. ..a.. .-u
j In the latter event he will fall back upor
G0rdomville or Richmond. Most likely thu
: foSlser.
The report that Lees army is at Hanove
Junction 10 only speculation. 1t will sool
, Le known exactly where it is, for Meade vii
not stop until he finds It, ii he has to go I
, the walls Of Richmond.
E IMPORTANT FROM EAST TENNEssEE-GRAN
PUSHING BRAGG TO The WALL
CINCINNATI, Nov. "a. Nothing addition
al from Burnside. Cannonading still heard
A battle anticipated between Grant an
Bragg 10 day. y .r,r
IA special to the Commercial dated Cha
tano0ga, 23d says:
The rebels arsfalling back TO Chickmaug
Station. Their artillery had been withdraw
fron tho front. The whole ar,ny apparent
. ~ in retreat.
A reeous,eisance this afternoon revsa
the ene,ny apparently in force between I
and Missionary Ridge Gen. Wood char
ing up to Orchard Ridge and carried ii
= iie pits under . severe muskeiyy aud q
$ liIlery fire and taking 200 prisoners.
1--WE now hOid oil the ground this side
!. Missionary Ridge. Our troop, are in lii
Of battle aud will lie ON their arms to-nigh
= Hard fighting tomorrow unless tho rebe
withdraw tonight. @