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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17
THE SMELLING OF CHARLESTON.

Folly Island correspondent of the New York Times
writes that Glmores rhed cannon turned towards the
city have had the effect to keep the rebels in constant
state Of alarm and dread notwithstanding the repeated
asseveratons Of the Charleston editors to the contrary
Charleston papers of recent date contain scores of ad
vertisemenis announcing the removal of business firms
from the lower to the upper portion Of the city The
Charleston Hotel already closed and notice given that
the Mills House will soon follow the example The
assigned for thus closing two Of the most fashionable
hotels in the S,uh Is the great restitution of provisions of
all kinds essential to conduct the establishments Ia
agreeable to the unssdous taste Of the guests
The congregations Of two churches publicly invite the
congregation Of third TO join it in religious worship for
the that the edces Of the former are subject to
danger from our shells Nearly all the warehouses situ
sted the vicinity of the piers empted OF goods and
abandoned The aged women and children have with
few exceptions, fed the city, and but small number
either OF civilians soldiers are to be seen prone
made Such are the evidences have Of the effect Of
shells,
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FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

The latest reports received by the Government from
Knoxville are to the morning of the 14th instant
The transfer of the command Of the troops in that de-
partment to Gen. Foster took place the 10h and Gen.
Burnside bad departed for Cincinnati.
All was quiet in the vicinity Of Knoxville. Lonsstreet
was retreatng up the valley, and cavalry harassg
his rear The pursuing forces, when last heard from,
we're at Rutledge near which place, as we esrn from
Richmond papers, Longstreet had prepared for battle
Reports had reached Knoxville that some Of
artillery and trains had been captured but those reports
not credited
There has been no change during the pact week in the
aspect OF adars at Chattant oga Gen Grant energeti
cally prosecuting his plans for another campaign.
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A VALUABLE SUGGESTION.

Ii appears from the report of the General-in-
Chief that in compiling it he encountered many
difficulties from the want of official data on which
to found his statements For instance, Gen. Burn
side, though frequently requested to make an
official report of the operations which preceded and
attended the disaster at Fredericksburg while he
was In command Of the Army of the Potomac,
:" has furnished no information beyond that con-
tanned in his brief kilograms sent from the field
In like manner Gen. Halleck, in giving hasty
account of the severe rePulse suffered by the same
army at Charlottesville while it was commanded
by Gen. Hooker, is compelled to report that for
the want of official data" he is unable to give any
detailed accounts of the operations or losses con-
nected with that sad episode in our military his
tory.
After stating his complaint under this head by
way Of apology for some Of the omissions in his
report, Gen. Halleck proceeds to say that the de-
tails given by him in the present exposition Of our
military operations have been compiled from tee-
grams, dispatches, and reports scattered through
the various bureaus Of the War Department" and
adds the following suggestion
II respectfully recommend that all these official docu
ments and reports received the beginning of the
war; be collected and published in chronological order
under the direction of the Adutant Generals department
Some have already been published BY Congress- but they
incorrectly printed and badly arranged to DO
almost useless a. his Orical documents"
We hope this suggestion may receive the speedy
and favorable consideration Of Congress, we can
conceive of no other method in which 80 much can
be done by way Of furnishing authentic materials
to serve the cause of history.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

Accounts from the Army of the Potomac say that
typographical accommodating party sent out days
ago to perfect our maps of the region north Cupeper
and along the base of the Boo Ridge far Sperryvs
and Little Washington, returned to camp on Friday.
ocer accompanying the expedition state that they
countered no enemy in force, but fell in with several
small squads of partsans all belonging to the Sixth Vr
gina cavalry With the exception Of farms Immediately
on the lines of the principal routes all the houses
we'll stored with the necessaries of e such meats
poultry, and breadstus with sufficient supply of forage
to winter their scanty stock herds
Leaves of absence freely granted to officers and
for short periods.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17
INVALID PENSIONS.

Under the act Of Congress approved July Ia,
1862, pensions are granted to all invahds" dis
abled since March 4, 1851, in the military or ma
val service Of the United States, while in the line
Of their duty.
Every applicant for an invalid pension must, if
in his power produce the certificate of the captain,
or of some other commissioned officer under whom
he served, distinctly stating the time aud place of
his having bsen wounded or otherwise disabled, and
the nature of the disability and that the said dis
ability arose while he was in the service Of the
United States and Gin the lire of his duty"
And it must further be certified that he is not only
incapactated for military duty but is also three
fourths," one-half," one-third," or "totally''
disabled Gas the case may Beg from obtaining his
subsistence by manual labor.
The pension for total disability for officers,
non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates
employed in the military service of the United
States whether regulars, volunteers, or militia, and
in the marine corps, is as follows Lieutenant CO.
lionel, and all officers of higher rank, thirty dol
lars per month major, twenty-five dollars pei
month; captain, twenty dollars per month; first
lieutenant, seventeen dollars per month second
lieutenant, fifteen dollars per month; and non.
commissioned officers, musicians, and privates,
eight dollars per month and for an inferior dis
ability amount proportionate to the highest dis
ability is awarded.
We have been remE ded of our own Legislation
under this head by an inspection of the following
table, to be found in that useful repository Of
curious and valuable information, the Magasin
Picturesque, being schedule of the annual pen
sions voted on the 18th of March, 1865, by the
Republic of Holland to those who were wounded
in the service of the country:
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GENERAL MEADE.

Since the late retrograde movement of the Army the
Potomac many reports have been put soat announcing
probable or the intended supersedure Of Gen Meade in
the command of that army We have given currency
TO these reports for the that they did not appear
rest any substantial basis The current has turned
snd s stated that Gen. Meade will not be relieved but
retained his present position His report Of his late adj
received several days ago. and is supposed TO
be satisfactory to the Government II is said that his
turn to his present camp met the approval Of almost every
officer Of hs army.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17
in the service of the country !:

The table is curious and instructive, as showing
not only the relative value set the several men,
bers which compose the body but also the different
rates Of increase in the pensions allotted to dis
abilities which differ in number as we'll as in kind.
Il will be seen that the computation of these rates
involves considerations of compound character,
based on natural reason and experimental economy.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17
CAPTURE OF A Resell CAMP.

The following despatch has been received at the War
Department.
FORTRESS MONROE, IVA DECEMBER IA, 1868.
The Secretary Of Var: Gen Wistar, with my approba-
ton, sent out expedition Charles City Court House,
the James river to capture the enemys force stationed
there and have the pleasure to forward his report of its
complete What adts to the brilIiancy of the
achievement is that it has been accomplished during
terrible storm. B. F. BUTLER, Major General
YORKTOWN (vA) DECEMBER Ia, 1863
Major Gen. Butler have the satisfaction to announce
the complete of the expedition sent under Col
West All worked in successful combination. Our
airy carried the enemy's camp at Charles City Court
House, after sharp fighting the enemy firing from their
houses We captured eight officers and eighty-two
listed men, (benq the whole command Of three compa-
nes) fifty five horses, aud three mues, besides many
shot, &C. left on the ground. The enemy's camp, with
equipments, arms, aud ammunition and provisi ms
all thoroughly destroyed Our loss is Capt Gregory
verey wounded sergeant and corporal killed. and
four wounded.
The New York Mounted Riffs in forty four hours
marched seventysix mills The l30tb New York infantry
in fny-four hours marched sixty-our miles, mostly in
severe Storm moving day and night, and walking their
shoes off, which should be mads good by the Government
All are entitled to high comnendation for gallantry
aud unhDching endurance. Col West especially for his
precise execution OF difficult combination, which alono
could have accomplished my object.
j. j. WIsTAR, Brigader General.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17

EGYPTIAN EIPLoRArIoNs.--We learn from abroad
that Signor Miami, Of Venice experienced explorer In
Africa 10 about to take fourth voyage upon the Nile
under very distinguished Austrian patronage for the dis
covery of the source Of that remarkable stream Sepor
Miami as well as most German geogrsphers deny that
Spoke and Grant have made the discoveries which have
been described He declares that he knows the lake OF
which they tell and that he has penetrated beyond it,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17

The First Maryland Cavalry, attached to the Army Of
the Potomsc reported to have subscribed and handed
to Surgeon Dodson $500 for the relief Of the suffering
prisoners ia the South The money will be sent to the
\" Baltimore Relief Fund"
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SUPPLIES FOR OUR PRISONERS REFUSED

SUPPLIES FOR OUR PRISONERS REFUSED.
BALTIMORE DEC 13.-The following despatch was re.
ccived this morning:
Fort MONROE. DECEMBER 12, 1863.
To c. c. Fulton, Baltimore: Please give notice that
the Confederate authorities decline receiving any more
or provisions for the Union prisoners that
may refrain from forwarding any
goods to this point BENZ F. BUTLER.
Msjor General Commanding.
Rev Mr. Terrence, who went to City Point with DR..
Clement c. Barclay returned this morning. He had an
interview with Capt Hatch who was sent n Richmond
TO him. He informed him of the above decision OF
the rebel Government and gave reason therefor what
they alleged to be impuation their honor by the
press and the Government authorities that they were mot
delivering goods forwarded in good faith to the prisoners
and asserted of hs knowledge that the officers 10
Libby prison. from the immense supplies which they had
received ud table from their stores in hand equal
20 any hotel the United States He admitted that there
had been irregularities in supplies at time, but
that the officers who had been guilty Of neglectng the
prsonsra had been promptly removed and punished Az
l. the bad condition Of the prisoners returned to Annapolis
he said that they extreme Of consumption and
that Il waa grave the part Of the authorities 10
have relieved such prisoners to return For the present
nothing would be received but letters and enclosures Of
money, and that Southern money had better be sent
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17

The President has nominated to the Senate Commander
Porter to be Rear Admiral, and First Engineer John IL
Long to be- Chief Engineer in the navy,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17

NOW, 10 Is undoubtedly true That the plan OF the
President opens the door to this contingency. If
onetenth of the voters in three four of the nsur
gent States should take and subscribe the required
OATH and send rer resentatives to Congress, it is
quite probable that the proclamation Of freedom"
would soon be set aside in one of the ways sug-
gested by Mr. Lincoln. But this result would
ensue only the legitimate result Of popular inst
buttons, when extending over wide region of coun-
try, embracing diversity Of opinions that some
times neutralize and balance each other and we do
not see hsw the apprehended consequence can be
inevitably guarded against in any other way than
that proposed by Mr.. Whiting, when he suggested
the expediency of abolishing State lines at the
South and governing the conquered region reclaim
ed from the insurgents rs territorial dependency of
the Loyal States. This plan, it is true, entirely
s1bverts the political system founded by our
fathers, and is as essentially revolutionary as the
armed sedition which it theoretically accepts and
practically abets but it is the only plan which can
effectually exclude the loyal population Of the South
| from all participation in the Government. And
that this IS the end desderated by such "rcspected
and influential Unionists" as are typifed by the
correspondent Of the Tribune is sufficiently proved
by the alarm with which he starts back In alright
at the spectre of Southern State revived even in
one-tenM of her natural proportions and dignity.
Nothing but the total extinction Of the Southern
States can give assurance that they will have no voice
in controlling the decision Of national questions and
nothing less than this can be contemplated by those
who object to the Presidents plan Of pacifcation
on tho grounds Of the Tribune correspondent. That
plan may not be "safe" as they count "safety,"
that is II accepted it might not result In the inn
mediate and entire abolition Of slavery, but, as the
Tribune justly says in reply to its dsaffeoted cor
respondent, "Suppose We admit that il is not
what them Arc there no chances in protracted
WARP Can we properly assume that we have but
to dictate, and that what We will must necessarily
be accepted r.
The New York herald., 1863-11-26
Provost harshaps once Third district, they will BE- ablc
" exanlno all Iafles presenting tuem ely.s
The Rules OF tho Provost Marshal
Gencrat.

The huien OF tho Provost Marshal
General.
crRoULAR--So. IL.
OFFIcn op ris A. A.. PRo,o-r NARsrAL GENERAL,
sot niKRs nivIloS NEw fosN. ,
NEw YoRK, Nov. Is, 1853.
The Provost Marshal General directs that Tho following
regulations aDdorms be observed IA ying the SIS pre-
mian for accepted recruits (veteran) aud the tIb pro
MUM for accented recruits (not yeternn) authorized by
circular otter from his once dated October -. 1885,
Hfa-tach provost mar hal will be furnished with
book of hcaies. When recruiting agent other
person recruit 10 the Board Of Enrolment who
In duly epted aud ensted iuto the fery u Tho
United States certificate properly Oiled and signed
by tho Provost Marshal will DO and TO tho
agent or person. he names OF the person and
rec ut, the date and the amount OF premium Will be Gu
tered he counterfol which win be preserved in the
book or reference.
SecondRols OF volunteers will he furnished TO each
provost marshal 1heso rolls. properly nhed up ard
with oach fecru detachment of recruits, 10 the gene
raj rendezvous The ,ndapt of the general reudez
vous VIII retain Que copy and inm diaoly forward the
others. receiped ON The back 10 the Dsbursug Ocer,
No ~ Walker q, rect
1k'd-ihe recruiting person win present tho
certificate gwen him by the rovost Marshal TO tho Ds
bursing 0nccr who Will compare with tho roll OF vol
upteers, and. h foud correct will pay tho premium on
consolidated receipt rolls.
by order OF Baadier General WIN. HAYS,
Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General
JANE 4. McGEE. Captain and Inspector.
The New York herald., 1863-11-26
IMPORTANT FROM BURNSIDE.
Ir. James G. Fitzpatrick Despatch.

Mr.. James g. Fitzpatrick Despatch.
KxoxvnLx, Tenn Nov. %, iso3
Thursday morning last revealed 70 US line Of ride
pits which the enemy had thrown up during the night,
and house which works was occupied
by their sharpshoo,ers who nrod continuously to The
annoyance q men, until batteries shelIed them
out.
During that day the robeis opened with a battery,
which they had planted beyond the railroad depot and
threw few shells Us. The bs,iory finally sieaeoi
by our guns
on Friday q desutory aro was kept up between the
skrshng parties on both SIDES towards da.k the
enemy opened with battery Of sir pieces and again
threw few shell on the right.
brilliant and sucoessiui sor.ie made during that
day 10 burn house tho Loudon road which house In
tercred greatly with the range q guns The rebels
driven from their rife pits and the house burned
down. after which men back Smelling the rebels
they did 20.
On saturday . rain storm ses In, lasting nearly all
day. The operations VI that day were connned
mishing.
On sunday skirmshng was steady and couslsn, along
the whole line.
Afew sho,s have been erchaagcd between tho rebel
and our batteries From all Appearances the enemy
have Invested tns city with batteries and their rae pits
are quite close 70 work their sharpshoo,ss
sionaIy picking on a man.
The wsshinGtan Kilograms.
wAsmycros, Nov. rs, 1907.
We have positive and reliable intelligence from
army under General Burnside, At Rockville, up TO
Of the day before yesterday, embracing tweaiy..our
hours later news than had previously relehef here.
General Burnside has been able not snly hoi his
position wthou, oss but 10 keep opea and n,ac. all bis
cofnmun icattons.
Everything 10 progressing s we'll with Cen Burnside
and his army operations ~ could be desired.
The Cincinnati Teiegrams.
CfSrSslri. Nov %, 1853.
The situation OF Gsnesal Burnside 81 kD0xvls 10 PER
fsctly satisfactory.
There wS heavy firing west of the so~p saturday.
The Investment Of the north side of the
but the south size Il open.
Gsosral Burnside " Confident ~ final success
The New York herald., 1863-11-26
9 n A r L ( S r Q N .

Progress or th. rtsGs-t Vigorous Can-
"onadi"g K'p, - on Roth sides, A~.
casivf,s. soy n, isss
rhffo sbs1'ng ~ %, ~ nsli. bit slsv
Ore a 81.
see9ad desIaich says ttefs tss been vgoross IRE
.ept ~ tst~ssn mo bssisrcs ADD al day.
T,e enemy has noi fhssed the city 9dsy. tgt diyssd
BIZ AitsbtoE tst-s~n ssmttr Hosluh. Jak1soe aad
slmslnt. Tbey .iso lte- Eambsr q shs.s ismss
island
rso hpbafsd All ribsiy sh,,s -es hrs~p IN sasiss
i4st ..LL
The New York herald., 1863-11-26
Tn. ,.n.. of an. D,.,.,,y.

We are ssibesiass ~ iss sst~ss spshosHy " state
ia, ihs psslAior vli pos ~ &snshss " say - 90.
as~se.s sa. ~ Sosrnsis, b., that 20 Sss~fssy,
". 9sn tsi ~ird sns wssfhsf psrmn,aar. sAs ~i ~
Tbsrs bsing oaiy ~risnt fnos % Ne shigts1ss W
s0egmseste tbs ,hisoAypssi~s s,issens tbs aafsS
aas ne nssN snA<ss tiss.ss u ssmisios ~m W -
,os1 fss1ns esn b0w-v.r sss tss vsss- srv she ~
q Ne vs,w ~ tss ns p-siss~s .. me szsisss Ssse
The New York herald., 1863-11-26
REBEL ACCOUNTS.

Omcial Despatch from oep. BvaSg.
hissgosxsr luos, Nov a, lscs.
We hold si The rosr leading irto FrorviIls ssoe,t
ne oes est-een boss-a And trsaeh Brosd rivers osn.
Sones' cavalry DkN esoes that
The sp~mys cavalry met bssxsn ~. Wheeler cut
OF ms wsie b~1vesn fumDerisnd Ca aod gBonvais
nRAXtON BhAsI.
The New York herald., 1863-11-26
M & A ELS A r m Y
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Cooks Despatch.
kaxx 4. . fux puYou A. Noy "A "a

MIR. Thomas ~. Cooks Despatch.
AAsy - ra2 roroxAc, Noy 10, lts5.
vnr rrr sssv soT ApvAs1
The forwari u,oystnent OF this army has been iulea
nitcy posponsi d the rain. which sew
given plaes 10 c'eas beautiful weather. wAssA -
no time hes bsss sucsat 70 seriously Impair shs rss1s.
bu, Of the prsmss publication ef W. p1 q
tho movement ~ the wssitsstoe CASsss<iG Omoass -
the army, from 0ee~sa Meade down, highly seoessa
and Indignant At this vplassne AZ c,o0d~see ~
parted TO tho publsbrrs Of the ps, nsn1d ~ sons
prominent oncla 10 wsshnxsca. rs msitss Wiz vsobas
biy be Investigated. .
In consequences % this fsiss sssss ispow srce~dnsy
fall because Of tho rapidly Increasing ussessi sssts a
tho weather.
Tho oaoefs and soldiers of Ire rossth New Yovs rssi
mont have presented cplonsi r. W fsgaa Hh hand.
sword belt and sasb. tho o< he as-
s1nng elmnlud o tho brigade lataly coalsnAsded W
Colguo de ttohf .sui
~. vib rtn vowsg'- Ds%ps ten.
.shrY lHs rnosac. Noy. s5 1909
uis Urw1Iss.
10 ihe attsAeo = foistHs :, tho oIerAtsca~ a.
ms army itc Fuetiias srsfa dauy pa-affarn ms
morn . ab.r tlnc oc Oh tary q guori.ias made
dash apln icassicrr aLd ishorsr. "a the ~sois asoat
three ~ = a a.Js from rovereant siatau cApiur-
Irg tvctj tree n.en. fns to- pf,ais q The ous
Iinnifrth ani iiy nnb SgH iors Eolunieees aud 0ny
mlle-. AslostsF pary sent Ia ,r4ffsjt, bit
did Dot result 10 fecspsgfe
General Measher ADD Gensrsi Iiecsadoyns raaivs ~
syrsoase, =. bot lrg dirr GsasrAl 10 The Gss
I,liln teTy.cg, cAna ~ 70 shs army to-day.
srHsufu fsH's fvscr
II q ssiiastsa thai ies has thst, Thousand osss.
'y Asd abosi ,n 'soa.4aa savsiry shs ss.s .lssa
the Rap.dsn