Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-18
From the Richmond Enquirer Nov. l0.l
The ssTcrribIc Blow Inflicted ON
gen. Lee

Military movements again in great activity
in Northern Virginia Meade has already signal.
lied hls advance with wonderful energy, aud has
inflicted "a terrible blow upon the army OF Gen.
Lee Ia Western Virginia the disaster 70 Gen.
Echol's command shows the enemy active. bold
AMI enterprsing The Confederate General, de-
feated. is retiring. says the Lynchburg Republi
can. ON Salem, and appfchensions are entertained
for the safety OF the railroad.
In North Csronr, the enemy have landed lin
large force" at Weldon. and are threatening the
Southern line OF railroad at Weldon or some
other point. On the Peninsula the enemy have
been reported az laLding IN large numbers at
Newport ews. Thus all around Richmond they
threatening active operations before the win
ter has bOckaded the roads
Meade has returned from his late retreat by no
means cowed or evincing any unwillingness TO
meet Gen. Lee; indeeG. his activity and boduess,
when compared with the negligence of somebody
in the Army OF Northern Vlrginis, shows in
striking contrast. He has captured two bri gadeS
and j. reported still advancing Gen. Lees
army has been said to be ready and willing to
trust the fortune of battle, and we hope it may
promptly aud electually punish the boldness
which has seized aud carried off two OF its bri-
gadcs.
Whether Gen Lee intends giving battle in the
forks of the Rpppahanuock OF falling back in the
knowing; but should not be surprised or disap-
pointed ii he declines battle north of the Rapidan
aud retres TO the position frem which his late
advance made.
We should not be surprised il Melde, satisfied
with the capture OF the two brigade did not
hesitate To- risk his Iaurels in general engage
ment but, miuis,erng to Yankee vanity. parade
his prisoners through Washington and other
cities, AMI quietly settle down az the first good
Il
people rejoice over the u,aterial evidence of sue
cess. such ~ prisoners take delight in parading
them through cities; count aud recount them
n mser his horJes. and satisfy themselves that
the rebellion is last diving out
Meade understands the vanity of his masters,
and mat sit>f, their 'lamurS bya congratull,Ory
Order and the parade of hs captives througa the
cities OF the Unit@i States Having made such
| important captures. he will doubtless report
Lee Il living to Richmond and himself swiftly
pursu,ng The Yankees, too much deli GIFTED
with the proves " their nvincible Army of the
| Potomac 20 inquire into the speed of the pursuit.
/ will settle down To the business OF the next Con-
eress. while Meade will go into winter quarters
/ IN FaCqaiei VI Cuieprer. and await the spring
for the cert,iu CAPTURE al Gen Lee.
But will Meade be leru,i,,s-i settle down
into ~inter quarters without q fight. after this
bold and daring insult 10 the Army Of Northern
/
prudence will best he srrvsi by sipng out the
! insult IN general enga semeni, or awaiting the
spring Tor its punishment Whatever Gen. Lee
may determine upon will be readily accepted as
right and proper: but IL the wishes OF the people
could influence him. they would like TO see the
punishment fall swift aud heavy upon the army
OF Meade.
As to General Echols, there has been go little
received. and that so indefinite. that we canno,
inform our readers as to The position of military
Affairs ia that part OF Virginia.
From Weldon no information Of the enemy's
movements have bern received.
The only intelligence from Northern Virginia
on Yesterday. to the effect that fighting va.
going OF. but 10 what extent is not reported
Lieutenant General Polk Acquitted
of Blame.
I Lieutenant General Polk has been acquitted Of
all blame IN the chickamauga ANNOUNCEMENT
The following isa copy OF the letter written tC
him bv President Davis:
ATLANTA, Ca. October 30. 1863
"Lieuteaant General Polk Atlanta. Ga:
"GENrRAL-Aiter an examination into %,
cause and circumstances attending your being
/ relieved from command with The army ~4mmand
ed bv General Bragg. have arrived ~ the con
clusion that there j. nothing "a justify Court
martial or Court Of Inquiry. and | therefore dis
miss the application.
Your appointment 10 a new field of duty
alike important and difficult. is the best evidences
OF ms appreciation of your past services and ex
peciation OF your future career.
oil am. very truly and respectfully. yours.
"JLFrERsoS DAVIS"