New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-09
Storm, &c.
From Our Especial Correspondent.
UrInouIpr.N THIRD DIVISION SITE Comps.
Amy OF Tnt PoTosAC, neer BRANDY STATION,
Ian 4 itSf--,nidnglt

Now that the jubilatons Of the holidays have
subsided the encampments that dot hilltop and valley
have assumed their wonted camnes, and quietude of
the most monoonoDs kind prevails throughout the en-
tire army The Potomac Army ia as barren OF news at
the present tine as the broad waste Oh which it now re-
poses Yesterday the weather was quite charming Tor
the season; the air wa. sufficiently keen and frosty to
render .ocomoton on foot or horseback cxhirating.
while the interiors Of the thousands Of log huts were
Allied with their martial occupants, who gathered IN
ANAL groups around the blazing log fires on the open
ru hearhs discussing al sorts OF topics Win thos
zest which only soldiers can do. The roads are IN
DOOR condition ol rapid pleasant travelling inc dcep
rs baying hec frozen solid by the last severe frost
REuEMPEB IRE DEFENDERS or TUE UNION
Tie n. Y Sanitary Commission. Of whose usefulness
and Invaluable assist nco to our glorious cause h.su
say nothing Ia In want OF torcis and ninens for the
sodier. The recent bitter cold weather has cansed
heavy drein UPON their supply and nj the present tmo
their stock ofthese goods !, nearly ehhauaed
OF oar brave volunteers have had cause to bless the
founders. donors and agents OF this noble Commission
whic thanks to the generosity OF our loyal people
abe to supply nesry bs raousseJ me
TO notify all subscribers who may WIN TO Donate con-
denscd milk 10 purchase Bordens genuine as there ore
many other inferio articles sold as condensed mix
which the hospital surgeons pronounee unt ior Inc use
Of sick soldiers. FrOm pcrsoDel o5scr alton can les
ty the vast amount Of suffering relieved through the
agencies Of this munfcent enterprise IN ths arRe army
DEATH
The weather Of late has been intensely cold and on
New. Years night four soldiers were hozeo TO death
Quite large number Of our troops srnered pad rom
the severe FROST and many OF them had their limbs most
bitten and thoroughly chilled that II required
the e1eron 81 medical skin 10 restore animation one
or Of these unfortunate men, wfo we're frozen 10
death regret 10 announce were In state 81 into1ca
ton bordering upon insensbliy and TO this sad TACT
alone NAV be attributed their terrible fate.
EXAGGyRATED IMPORTS ABOUT REBEL MOVEMENT
a n thra.f
ton upon Harpors Ferry 10y the force OF Early aided
by Stnnrts and Imbodens Rebel Cavalry. caused some
sr and excitement in this army Veteran officers look
Of OF those periodical scsres to which we arc
seemingly subject With roads in the very best con
diton tie shrewdncss Of Lee would not permit force
OF large numbers 10 risk encounter such long DIS
attempt 10 move at all. with the roads In their
present deporable condition. would be venture
some indeed. Our position at that point Is thor
ouglr guarded. and II viii prove as destructive as
hazardous an undertaking for the Rebels 70
attempt 10 dslodge u. With the Information La my
possession could add further particulars which would
at once case ali public anxiety regarding our ability 20
administer pretty fagelation to the Zoe should
be provo insoent enough 20 modest Us in that vicinity,
but the best interests of our service demand silence
and orbear diyulging details or hgures Know tnst
there 10 nothing "contraband" In stating that Gen
Meade 10 not Ia AZ dIowsy o condition AZ Copper
heads" endeavoT 10 make people believe.
MELANCHOLY DEATH OF BRAVE ofFiCEk.
This morning quite an impressive scene occurred nj
Brandy Station the event being the departure OF The
last earthly remains of one u the most gallant and
me rtorious officers In this army Lieut. hos. j. Arm
strong. sir days ago Lieut. Armstrong was apparently
in the fall enjoyment OF perfect health. sndee had
received . ten days leave % absence, when slight
pimp!e mnde Its appearance upon his lace He con
cuded he would walt day two until the disagree
able eruption would entirely disappear when be would
proceed on visit 70 his homo In Pittsburgh. Pa At
the expiration Of two days he was confined 20 his tent
and early Sunday morning the Ambitious soldier was
corpse Ills death caused by malignant pasigle.
Lieut. Armstrong universally beloved ey bis brother
officers for tho many excellent traits which upon the
long tedious march, and amid the hcfoe hour
Of tie bloody conflict npoa the trt shcne out from bis
urbl.mlshcd character. Singulariy modest, be pos
,srscd the uudHunief courage OF Christian soldier.
ard be leave, behind him record Of patriotic hero.sm
undimmed by single misdemeanor He came out "A a
private with the lrst three months troops and a the
ir.t call for three years troops be again responded
entering ito service First Lieutenant in Company
O. 25d Pennsy lvania Volunteers. May, less, he re.
celVed al appointment IS AiddcCamp on Rrig Gen.
Alexander shalcTs stan. COMMANDING Isl Bridage 81
Div Sion 9th Corps where be served with tho same ds
tinction Chaplain Sh.nn ofthe cd Pennsylvania Vol.
unt.ers assisted by Chaplain Burkhsrdt Of the 18th
New York Volunteers. administered the last solemn
rites 81 Christian burial In The presence Of large
number OF stan and regnenal officers. thn morning az
brandy Station Many Of the officers rode severs miles
In the drifting snow storm testify their appreciation
and regard for tho deceased by their presence on this
tho early morning train for Washington. en- route for
Pittstufgh In charge Of Lieut.. Armstronss brother
ho Is men ber Of tho same regiment and Capt. Mar
chant also OF the sd Pennsylyanis Regiment.
sSow STORM.
AZ early hour this morning snow began 70 fall and
I'D 10 the present time IL still continues. some two or
tire inches have fallen and the troops anxious to
remain Indoors IEh
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