The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-28

divisions of Gems. Wood and Sherifan.I'
These men excited by their success in car
rying the rife pits which they had been Or
dered to take OF all hazsrds, rnshed up the
precipice and carried the crest of the hill,
capturing 80 cannon and thousands OF pri-
soners,, Neither Grant nor Thomas thought
the hin coulo be carried by direct assault
and no orders were given. The officers
were almost literally swept along in the
current of soldiers. The hill besides being
very steep was enfiladed by artillery to the
right aud left. The number of rebel prison.
ers taken is said to be $500 but it will be
largely increased by straggers.
NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-The Tribune's
special says: 1t is feared that the clothing
and provisions sent by our government to
Union prisoners have never reached them,
but may have been sent to Lees army
One who saw the prisoners, some 1000 on
the way to Danville, says they had not a
blanket and all were filthy and ragged. IL
/ is Gen. Meredith's opinion also that the reb-
els have broken their faith in this matter.
VI From the Army of the Potom C.
New YORK, Nov. 27.-The Herald's dis
patch dated Headquarters Army of the Po-
tomac in the field, Nov. &c, says
The entire army of the Potomac was NOV
ing this morning and before this can reach
we shall have had fight unless the enemy
shall have taken the hint and moved on to
wards Richmond. never saw the army in
better spirits orcoudition.
Another army of the Potomac dispatch
to the Herald dated Nov. &C. states that
the army moved at daylight.
The rebels have only strong picket force
with some artillery below Mitehell's Ford,
their line extends from the south bank OF
the river; from the vicinity Of Whites Ford
to mile Run, where it bends to the south,
following the west bank Of Mile RIM which
is strongly fortified at the fords below Nile
Run. The enemy have small detachments
Of troops with artillery TO prevent our
scouting parties from crossing but is posi-.
BILE since the publication Of Gen. Meade's
movement and consequent suspension move
ment, they have strengthened these points
and will make desperate effort to hold
them.
Another dispatch to the Herald of the
same date says: At Manassas artillery
firing was heard during the morning which
appeared to be in the direction Of one OF
the fords on the Rapidan There is some
mud, which to limited extent, impedes
the progress of artillery and supply trains
but the roads are corduroyed so nothing has
been stuck thus far. 1t is the first time for
long period that the Army Of the Potomac
has cut itself loose from supply stations and
moved with its supply trains laden FOL
long march. Never has it been in con
dition to move with so great celebrity as
nov, every pound of baggage and camp
equippage not necessary for daily use hav-
| ing been sent to the rear. The weather is
magnificent The last supplies for the pres.
ent on the line of the Orange & Alexandrs
Railroad were issued to the army late last
night, and early this morning the depart
ment of commissiaries and quartermaster;
with all their fonts and camp equippage
was sent to Alexandria,
A battle is expected at Germania Ford OF
Jacobs Mills, perhaps at both. The corps
of A. P. Hill has the left of the rebel line
and that of Ewell the right. HIPS corps
was reviewed by jeff. Davis in person on
Tuesday and Ewell's yesterday;
Information was received of private
nature that the rebel Gen. Posey died from
wounds received in the battle OF Bristoe
Station.
Ewell has been absent from his corps for
some time on account of sickness, and it is
reported in rebel lines to-day that he also
is dead. Early is commanding the corps
temporarily. On Monday Gen. Gregg
moved his division of cavalry according tC
orders issued the evening previous. He
crossed the Rapidan at Ellis's Ford with
his whole command, capturing few pris
oners and driving tho rebel pickets back
with loss. When he had perfected his
crossing he received countermanding orders
and was obliged to rccross to this side o
the river