New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-25
rxom THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
Chsnge. In the Positions Of Army Corps
No Advance by Lee this Winter Antfci.
4 -Re.enlistmens Of Veterans Gsing
Oh BriskIy-The Orders Concerning
Oysters, PouIsry. sc. Departure Of
Furtoughsd Men.
b ,oThe n. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispstcb 20 The " T. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Thursday Dec. a. 1868.
Your correspondent, T. c. c., forwards the
HTApQUARTERs Army or TIE POTOMAC, J
Thursday, Dec. ~, lsG3
Several important changes about 20 he made IN
the positions OF the different army corps but no retro
grade movement need be anticipated. There are 10
reasons TO believe that Lee intends another excursion
Northward this Winter. The rumor is generally dig
credited and the beliefs that he viii shortly retreat
Richmond
Refreshments under the veteran order are rapidly
going Cd Scores Of regiments have been remusteTed
into the service and every day increases the number
Every regiment in Kipatrichs cavalry division coming
under the order has reeenlisted.
Orders to open the oyster. fish, poultry game. and
can cd milk trade will supply want long felt by the
army. Small cans OF condensed milk have hitherto
been sold BY suffers for from 60 cents 10 8 per can and
other army luxuries in proportion.
Your correspondent j. c. H.. sends the following;
HRADQuARTERs THIRD DIVISION SIKH COMPS,
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. Dec "a, 1868
Nothing beyond the continued departure Of furloughed
men who have reenlisted in unexpected numbers has
broken the ethargy that prevails throughout the
Eight payInasters under the charge Of Major Oakley
arrived at army headquarters last evening for tie pun
pose Of paying off all those troops WIN have reenscd
IN the veteran regiments. One million dollars IN
greenbaeks accompanied them, and one million more
will arrive tomorrow They ill commence paying the
men Tomorrow Major Staples will psy oil the entire
cavalry force Up 20 last evening 1000 men had re-
enlisted and by next week IL is expected that the
number will be increased 20 10000 The gallant 9th
corps, Major-Gen Sedgwick maintains its prestige I'M
furnished 4 600 fighting men having already enlisted
from lie ranks.
As the paynasiers appear in the ranks ana
begin to scatter broadcast the greenbacks and the
men who receive them prepare 10 start upon their long
furougb il is believed that thousands will fall IN to
sign their names who have been waiting for others 10
take the initiative step.
The following circular wBs issued from The Corps
headquarters yesterday afternoon:
HEADauARrERs SIXTH Amy COKrs, Dec. o. 1863.
CIRcCLAR.
Leave, Of absence and fuIoughs authorized by General
Orders Nos and 10 will not be forwarded to these ea
quarters until the regiments snd rer-ay veteran
volunteer, furlouge ed and sent home. When regiment
is ordered home accordance with existing orders such
listed do psny viii be organized u;o lst's
Hons and will remain in the camp OF the regiment Officers
win be !et with such battalion. ia tie proportion Of three
Communicated officers for each h0ndred enlisted
When the nIloushx of The reeng volunteers have bern
granted application. for the leaves and frougbs under Gen
sTs Orders No.. sBe 10 may b. rened such applications,
however VIZ no, be made in behalf Of drafted men subs
tute1
BY command Of Msj..Gen. sEDGWicK
NJ !. MCMAHON. Assistant Adj Cen
Th,s circular will prevent gieat many officers from
ACQUIRING their leaves Of absence III season to spend the
holidays at home. they anticipated and considerable
disappointment has resulted from IT, The vast amount
Of writing and labor required to furnish so many thou
ssnd men with furbugh papers nece.sated the issuing
Ofsuch an order.
The weather il clear and quite cold but the troops
comfortably clothed. and in Winter quarters.
which With good health peryading the entire army. |
keeps ths men in the most animated spirits.
Brig.-Gen j. J. Bartlett commanding lst Division
% Corps xA yesterday afternoon presented With u