Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-28
The War Ne ws.
ZEN. MEADE ACROSS TIE RAp1pAN.

below Mitchelrs ford. Their line extends
along the south bank of the river from the vi
cinity of Whites ford to Mill Run, where it
bends to the SOUTH following the west bank of
Mill Run, which is strongly fortified. At the
fOrds below Mill Run, they merely have a
small detachment Of troops, with artillery, to
prevent our scouting parties from crossing
but it is possible that since Gen. Meades plan
of movements is published, and the rouse-
quent suspension of the movement, that they
have strengthened these points, and will make
desperate effort to hold them A battle is
expected at Germania ford, or at JacopS mills,
perhaps at both.
The corps of A. P. Hill has the left of the
rebel line, that of Ewell the right Hills
corps was reviewed by jeff Davis, in person,
on Tuesday, and Ewells yesterday. Infor-
nation has just been received, of positive
nature, that the rebel Gen. Posey has died
from wounds received at the battle of Bristoe
Station. Ewell has been absent from his
corps tor some time, from sickness, and it is
reported in the rebel lines to-day that he also
is dead. Gen. Early is commanding the
corps temporarily.
On Monday morning Gen. Gregg moved
his division of cavalry, according to orders
issued the evening previous. He crossed the
Rapidan at Elias ford with his whole com
mand, capturing few prisoners, and driving
the rebels back with some loss. When he
had finished he received the countermand-
ing orders and was obliged to re-cross
to this side of the river. The same plan
holds for the advance now commencing,
as the one adopted on Monday.
battle tomorrow is considered imminent.
The army is in splendid condition. 1t only
needs to be led to victory. Lee is represent
ed to be near Orange Court House with what
army he has near at hand. scout estimates
Lees force as follows; AZ 900 infantry, 5000
cavalry, and l45 pieces of artillery. Lee, ac-
companied by JEFF. Davis, reviewed portion
OF tine army on Tuesday, and the remainder
yesterday. On the latter day our pickets
heard the enemy cheering, and the review is
supposed to have been going on then.
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 for long march. Never has it
been in condition to move with SO great ce-
lerity as now, every pound of baggage, not
absolutely necessary for daily use, having
been sent to the rear The weather is mag
niticent-the day has been one of the most
pleasant that a November sun ever shone on
All the stock Of the Rappahannock railroad
has been sent to Washington. If Gen. Meade
ia Central and the Richmond and Fredericks-
burg railroad, he will be able to establish a
shorter line of communication via Freder-
icksburg and Aqua Greek, and also cut off
the main rebel line to Richmond, thus COM
pelling Lee either to fight or reach Richmond
via Lynchburg or Petersburg.
No fears are felt of Lee making any demon
stratlon upon Washington, for which, howev-
er, ample preparations have been made.
The news from Chattanooga was telegraphed
from Washington to the headquarters Of the
army of the Potomac. 1t soon became known
to the soldiers, who received it through our
now moving lines with the widest delight and
cheers. They are all enthusiastic to follow
the brilliant example of their compatriots, and
will very soon have that opportunity.
TWENTY-FIVE SURGEONS RELEASED FROM LIBBY
PRISON.
The ninety-ti surgeons recently releas ed
from Libby prison, captured at various times
and in different departments of the army, ar
rived in Washington the Goth. They en-
barked at Richmond but were ordered below
decks until after they had passed the rebel
works at fort Darling. They had no opportu-
nifty Of learning the number of troops in that
city. The clothing and provisions, which
have reached them, have been distributed af-
fording great relief and cheering the suffering
prisoners. The supplies, however, are not
| equal to the demand
| One of the surgeons says their own condi-
| ton was much alleviated by the permission to
| purchase necessities outside their prisons
| They generally appear to be in good physical
| condition, though their wardrobes need re-
| plenlshlng. While on their way thither
| they prepared statement OF the condition of
| the prisoners in several places of confne,
mo and ~ tl,s. e al,
| other points of interest on this subject, for
| presentation to the war department. One of
our officers recently asked commissioner
| Ould whether lie would agree to partial ex-
| change OF prisoners, and whether if we sent
| him say 5000 rebels now in our hands, he
| would release an equal number of ours. He
| gave negative response.
Among the returned surgeons are the fol-
| lowing: John M. Rice, 25th Mass. Regt; A.
| A. Mann, LIST h. l. cavalry; A. NJ. Parker,
LIST Mass. cavalry l.. Holbrook, 18th Conn.
A. w. Whitney, 18th Mass.
| DESTRUCTION OF BRACES WAGON TRAIN.
The Lynchburg Virginian confirms the cap
| ture OF Braggs wagon train few days since.
| There were from five hundred to seven hun
| dred wagons, which the Yankees burned in
sight OF the rebel army.
| CAPTURE OF REBEL PIRATES IN THE CHEsA-
| PEAKE.
| A Norfolk letter OF the oath, to the Times
ttates that an expedition to eastern Virginia
captured a rebel marine brigade of fifteen,
under acting master Webb, whose instruc-
tons ordered him to prey upon our COM
merce. Each man was armed with carbine,
cutlass and pistol of English manufacture
They had with them a l2-pounder breech-
loading brass howitzer, which, however, they
had previously concealed in the woods. A
sloop, with which they intended to commit
| depredations ON passing vessels, was discover
ed up creek and burned. They were ex-
| pectlng to capture Il large vessel, and even
tually to attack one of the mail boats plying
between fortress Monroe and Baltimore, from
which city Webb and nearly all his gang of
| pirates hailed.
| NO SUPPLIES REACH THE LIBBY PRISONERS.
Gen. Meredith declares that he is satisfied
that our prisoners do not receive articles sent
them, although $4,000 rations were forwarded
to Richmond few days ago, The released
| prisoners say that none had yet been distrib-
uted among them by the rebel authorities, and
that they had not received any meat for four
days; 5000 outfits of clothing have been sent,
but no evidence of their distribution has been
received at fortress Monroe. Gen. Meredith
has $4,000 rations ready to forward, but de-
chnes To ship them until advised OF the safe
arrival and distribution of those sent.
1t is feared, says, The Tribune, that the
clothing and provisions sent by cur govern