The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-07
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From the Army of the Potomac

New YORK, Dec. 4.-The Herald's spe
cial from headquarters Army of the Poto
mac the 4th, says: -- .sa5.-9a" &c aT9tA
Last night our pickets were driven in a
Germania Ford by the rebel cavalry anl
the roll sounded throughout the camp. The
enemy retreated across the river before any
damage was done. The army soon regained
its usual quiet.
A large number of furloughs are being
granted to officers to 60 home. - "a
Much speculation in regard to the ones
ton whether Meade will be retained ii
command of the army. The army 10 great
ly divided in regard to his ability since thu
late campaign. Sedgwick seems to be mos
in favor. Next to him, Warner would b
the mcst acceptable. -gl. s.si5
The Herald's special dated Washington
Dec. A, says: f..4 rr,..
None of the wounded in the recent en-
gagement South of the Rapidan will b,
brought to Washington. Arrangement
are being made for their treatment in Alex
dria. .....-g .
Our loss in killed, wouned-a and missing
is estimated at 1850.
The health of the President is still feeble
He is unable to leave his chamber, but i;
engaged in the completion of his message
New YORK, Dec. 1.-The Tribune
special from Washington says: All report
about the removal of Meade that spring VI
before the meeting of Congress are prema
ture. After the President has obtain suf
ficient strength to enable him to weigh the
merits of the six days campaign1alst closet
the decision may be expected.
One of the most interesting reports ever
issued by Sec'y of the Navy, is now pie
pared by Mr.. Welle's as already stated
The estimate for all branches of the naval
and marine corps will not exceed Sl42, 00O,
600. The item that increases the estimate
to this figure is the expenses for the con
struction and purchases oftho immense feet
which now being the property of the gov
eminent, will only cost an annual mainten-
ance and repair. The report will suggest
many improvements in the management o
naval matters. Sec'y Welles will devote
some space to the discussion of iron clads
and it is said, the reason for the failure o.
the attack on Charleston harbor was that
the distractions were too great to be over
come by vessels. Mr.. Welles' will be able
to count ESQ or 700 vessels as the property
of the Navy Department.
No doubt Schuyler Colfax will be Speaker
of the House in the 3Sth Congress. Should
ballot be taken at the caucus called foI
to morrow evening his majority will BIO de
cisive 1t is generally understood the eau
Gus will postpone nominations for other
officers till Monday evening, but this may
possibly not be the case The opposition
candidate for Speaker will be without mucl
doubt Cox, it being seen that Ohio decided,
prefers him to Pendleton:
The estimates for the Department of In
terror foot up $8,O50,OO0 Of this amount
a pension officer estimates about $4,000
and general land officer about $600,0O0.-
The judiciary estimates cuts down at least
$500,000 and the Indian Bureau figures alst
cuts down considerably. The census Office
does not care for any appropriation. The
patent office has balance of nearly $685.
900 in hand The agricultural department
asks for an appropriation of $4,000. The
capitol extension and aqueduct estimates g
to complete the grand total.