The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-10-24
Specials to the New York Papers.

IN THE FIELD, Va, Oct. yesterday
a reconnaissance was made by Col. Chap
man aud portion of the 1st brigade Of
Buford's cavalry division, composed of the
Sth Illinois and 5th New York cavalry
regiments. Col. Chapman visited Chan
tilly, Aldie and Drainsville, without dis
covering the enemy. It was discovered
that Stuart with his cavalry had passed
the day before in the direction of Aide,
and yesterday towards Lecsburg. It is be-
lieved they are en- route for Maryland.
, 1t was ascertained this morning that the
rebels were building fires along the Rail-
road track from Manassas towards the
Rappahannock, TINS destroying the rails
and ties, and rendering the road unfit for
use, and also destroying all the bridges
along the route.
1t is almost conclusive that this move
ment of Lees is designed to drive Meade
by leading him to expect a raid on large
scale, while the real design is to keep
Meade from advancing his forces, while
the rebels in the meantime are hurrying
reinforcements to Bragg.
WASHINGTON, Oct. l9.-The Secretary
of War returned this morning from his in
terview with Gen. Meade at Headquarters
in the field. -a-
The military authorities here have not
reached any positive conclusion as to either
the strength or position of Lees army
Our cavalry finds rebels in every direction,
but their main body has been effectually
concealed. One opinion is entertained that
Lee has retired behind Bull Run Noun
tains and is falling back towards his en-
trenched position on the Rapidan. But by
some Of the most eminent officers here it is
believed that the principal part of his in
fantry has been sent in the direction of
Harpers Ferry and Winchester, with
view to covering and supporting another
ov ivoc oI,.xy roll into vi I'D
Pennsylvania. la-s...,s &c., ~. -.
& l9 -a5 Especial to Post.] ,-
7. WAsHINaToN, Oct. 29.-Everything is
looking cheerful this morning. General
Meade's army is in hot pursuit of the re-
belst who have already 'retreated beyond
the Rapidan. lfln4 .,.,, 49,. .,,,-,
1t is thought that Grant will take the
place of Rosecrans. 1t will be remember
ed that Grant arrived at Cairo some days
since from Vicksburg. 1t is impossible to
ascertain the truth of the report.
NEW YORK, Oct. 20.-The Posts Wash
ington letter has rumor that one corps of
Lees army has gone to Chattanooga, but
there are no actual facts upon which to-
make such a statement. 81 ga
There is talk in military circles of an
early repeal of the $500 section of the Con-
script Act by Congress this winter. It will
be urged, and it is not improbable that in
the next draft exemption by money will be
impossible. Some persons advocate new
law fixing the exemption price as high as
$500 or even $1,000, and providing that
drafted men who go to the army shall re-
celve the money SO raised in their district.
The scheme is said to have originated with
Mr.. Chase. .g.ls,g sr... ~. -, .'s-
IA Washington dispatch to the Herald
says: Col. Lucius Fairehild,; of the I'd
Wisconsin regiment, was to-day made a
Brigadier General for gallantry in the bat
tie of Gettysburg. no, s'a,+.,
The Tribune has the following important
announcement in its editorial columns -
We understand upon authority from
Washington, which we deem trustworthy,
that Gen. Rosecrans is about to be removed
from the army of tho Cumberland. His
successor is not yet publicly named.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-Thomas JefTer-
son Boynton, late United States Attorney
for the Southern District of Florida, was
to-day appointed Judge of the same Dis
trict in place of Marvin.
X. There seems to be a well founded belief
that If any change shall be made General
Grant will be made the sussessor of Gen.
Rosecrans.' SIG - @l4Aa1aE