The New York herald., 1863-11-27
A Battle Expected at Ger
mania Ford.
Our Troops in Spler did Condition
for Fighting.
Reported Dea hs Of the Rebel Generals
Posey and Eweu,
ks.. &e.. AS.
Mr.. Thoa,as NJ. Cooks Despatch.

Mr.. ThOaias NJ. Cooks Despatch.
Army OF TUE PoroMAc. Nov. 20, 1868.
THE NOW.
The national Thanksgiving viii be celebrated by tie
Army Of the Pot by again going forth NEE, the
enemy mar hing with Dght hearts aud elastic steps,
ddent of the battle which they may be en-
gagged while the tho sands Of loyal people the North
are supplcatug the Great Raler OF ii Universe to give
wisdom to their leaders and rangth to their
The army moves at daylight. As write the gray
dawn begins manifest itfelf. every hand the
note Of prepa alton is soun led. The morning is clear
end cold, and the roads In passabe condition. but
lhe former occasion, the movement stopped just
the troops wheeling into line; SO something
may to halt, thus rendering impossible in
to give tho et.ils Of the movement at this time.
Let sualcc to say that, substantially. the plan
holds TOR tho adyance commencna tic adopt
ed on Monday. Mps and charts prepared for that
ment WIN amply Illustrate this.
II may be significant OF the suit OF the movement to
mention that Monday morning General Gregg moved
his division OF cavalry according 70 orders issued tho
evening previous. He pidan at Els Ford
with his whole command apturing few prisoners and
driving tho rebel piOkes back with some oss When he
had perfected his crossing received tho countcrmand
ing ORDERS obliged recross to this side Of the
river.
This movement demonstrates the fact that the rebels
have only astrong picket force, with artillery below
MitchelIs Ford Their limo extends along the south
bank of the river from the vicinity OF Whites
Ford to Mile run whcre bends to tho south following
The wcs bank Of Milo run, which is strongly fortified aA
the ords below Nile they merely have small detAch.
eats Of troops, with artillery, 10 prevent scouting
parties from crOssng but rs possible that the
publication et General Meaaes plan Of movement md
the couscent suspension Of the movement that ssey
have strengthened these points and viii make desperate
effort to hold them.
bt1te is expected at Gcrmania Ford or q, Jacobs
Anh, perhaps a, bath. The corps OF A. , has the
ief,tf the rese hnc, that of Ewel the right. Hills
esuls reviewed by JEFF Davis ia person tuesday
asa Ewcns yesterday.
TIE RKBEl GENERALS DEAD.
InformaAior has just been received positive nature
thsi tho rsh,l General Posey has died from wounds
eeived i. she battle OF Brisioo Station.
Eweli hrs been absent from his corps for some time
from sickness and is reported the rebel lines day
that be eso is dead. Early is commanding the corps
temporarily.
GENERAL BIRNEy.
Major General Brney applied for and received leave of
sbeouco for twenty days account Of severe attack
of rcumatism but being advised OF the contemplated
movement today by his corps commander, General
French replied that he should not avail himself Of the
tcsve unless ho should Ind himself among the stIas
s,o-a
Mr.. Frank G. Cha pman's Despatch.
HEDQuARrEKs TIE ARMY OF rnx Po1oMAo,l
In IHE FIELD, Nov. 70, 1862
The LS-IRx ARMY
The entire Army OF tho Potomac is moving this morn.
ing, and before this reach you shall have had a
asht unless enemy shall have taken the hint and
moved toward Richmond.
Inever saw an army in better spirits or conditcn.
Tho roads dredwondcrfully the twenty eight
hours, and are in toierabe condition now.
Headquarters broko up abou, eight O'Clock this
ing.
Tho last train leaveo here at quarter to eleven fer
Alexandria, and this dinpach will be the last yos win
receive from until wo return from beyond see
RApidau.
Bfr. william Youngs Despatch.
RArrAuAssosz STATION, Va, Nov. 20, isoe.
MARCHING
Tho hearts the peopeswi DO gaddcned BY the into.
hesnce that the Army Of the Potomac entering upon
7.
ever made. Later despatsAes tonight may inform you
The points where will nrstf,oet the enemy s triusn
phant presress there other opinion In the army
than that progress will be- triumph. Here sound OF
cannonadng has s1racted attention. but at Manasc
artillery trsng hoard during the morning. which
appeared n be In the directions OF Of the foris
,Raptdan.
Tho march and the route Of the infantry corps and
arms rcsounds along the lines bet II may be remarked
shat every one In the rsns regard himself
moro. and appeared deternned tocoudact himself the
approaching ocsiest becomes atrave man and true
There Is some mud which, to lir ited extent insede,
the progress OF arery supply trains but the roads
cordoroyod that nodlng hsc been stuck ia ths
mud thus rsr.
One ot the graudest sights ever witnessed was tn
column Infantry tcy macchcd fs-ards tbcw desu
nation and victory II is the hrst time for long pero.
sha The Army OF Potomac las cut aself loose frou
supply staczs and moved with Us supply trains ladst
for nag march Never has Il been u condition &
znove with great ceiery now every pound OF bag
Hass AID camp equpage Got Absolutely nscessary fo
daily uss having beou sent 30 the rear.
The wesiher is magnificent Tho day has been one o
shs most pleasant that Noveuber ever sh3ne upon
and this svsaing the pale Iumins,es the way 10
guide The foos'cps Of the soldier wherever he may 90
fhsrs n every appearance that bsss will se week OF
good Weather for campaigning and u 90 q may hs a
wssk most momen,ous Tor tne whols country sbovid
the army OF Lee be crushed the numerical Strength q,
hsadss army enables him 10 DO the aual blow NAV 30
most speedily given TO the rebeliOn aud the o.sees,
fabric Of the Southern ooufstsrscy will tumble 10 ,ae
ground