The New York herald., 1864-10-09
THE TENTH CORPS.
MIR, Thomas M. Cooks Dispatch.
HEApQr rAgTEas, 'TgSrH ARMY CoRFs,
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On the I'd inst. wrote you what might be termed an
aarmists dispatch, predicting movement oy the enemy
LION or around rgh. flank. The movement was not
de- have to suppose that il was designed, hut
tnat certain operations OF the OF the Potomac,
developed at the opportune moment the rebel
designs and caused their abandon meat, precisely
previously medilated assault Fort Harrison had
been frustrated by admir- BILE demonstraon
OF Gen Brpey towards the gates OF Richmond.
ENEMY rHgpARlSG ArrAo6--ras ARMY READY
TO Mswr ir
But II appears that-the Army OF the Potomac
having given them days respi,e-they have resumed
their plans and as write have positive nformation
that they putting into operation their desperate aud
foohardy enterprise Of ,nsing considerable body
OF rebel troops moved from Richmond early in the
evening and pressing forward, by circuous
course, probably with the design Of falling upon our
right flank at daylight in the mornng. II is Citing
illustration OF the efficiency and ability Of the head OF
this army that this rebel column had left the streets
and definite information OF the composition OF the
force and its strength, it's route OF march and
Intentions and its every deviation is reported with
as much accuracy ms n they we're colu mn
OF troops whose couriers sent to the
mandng general at every step and turn When vigilance
OF this charac!ezes the head Of the army, and
such perfect understanding Of the purposes
intentions OF the enemy tnerc can DC
prsos Whatever General Butler may be a field officer,
he certainly displays wonderful talent in the respect
referred TO- lie always knows his enemy, and watches
him with untiring care And q stranger TO
enter the camps OF this corps At this moment he
would discover, from the general head quarters
down to the tent Of the weary private soldier in
the breastworks, not the slightest indication that
attack Is anticipated other than the usual OF
all we'll regulated camps in the face OF tho enemy. Tho
soldiers sleep undsturbed, their commander wisely
prcrerrng to give them all the possible, that they
may be resher ior what they may be called upon
to perform in the morning. The Gen ral quietly reads
his newspaper receiving occasional dispatches from the
headquarters Of the army apprising him OF the
ments and progress of the enemy, aud unconcernedy
awaits the proper time marshal his forces for the
struggle stan ,fcer occasionally receives message
aud gaops away into the darkness 10 execute it, Others
comfortably ensconced in their blankets dreaming Of
home. Throughout command there absence
Of excitement unoasness apprehension that augurs
veil Tor We snail be prepared, fcaed upon enter
upon days work in the morning refreshed by sleep
and we'll fitted to enter upon struggle with foe VINO,
though possibly ho may equal surpass in numbers
will be weared and footsore with his long nights
well known pecnliarily in the character Of the Com.
msndng General OF the Army OF the James appears in
endorsement in his hand to report sent up by
the Provost Of this corps relation TO the
killing Of private soldier During the fighting OF Thurs
day last MAJOR Stevens was engaged in driving up the
straggcrs. While performing this duty he met cavalry
going to the rear, who refused TO turn about
The Major compelled him to do so, when the covardy
fellow dew pistol and fired Major Stevens, barely
missing his mark. Major Stevens drew his pistol in
so dofence and several soldiers rushed to seize the
would be assassin just he seized he fred again.
The Major then fred the ball from his psto! enteriog the
scoundrels heart killing him instantly. The report OF
tho up, receiving at the headquarters
corps the following Endorsement
Respectfully forwarded From all that learn tho
condaot Of Mayor Stevens was lgstiiable
General Butler investigated the and returned
report, with the following ondorsement:-
Report examined, and the conduct Of Major Stevens
approved Ho Will shoot another under like circum.
stances BENJAMIN T. BUTLER,
Major General Commanding.
TIE TONE OF RICHMOND PREss
is to day whimsscaly mixed. They claim that "the
news cheering from every quarter" and yet print
ORDER with commendatory comments, revolving all de-
tais under their sweeping wholesale conscfi3,on Law
and ordering cvery capable OF bearing between
the ages OF eighteen and forty Ave nso the ranks They
dcue the lighting OF negro troops, and advocate the
organization of Southern negro army contendnG that
slaves will fight more manfully 10 bind their chains
than to loose them. They exat the patriotism OF
the citizens Of Richmond in rushing to defend
their homes and 1resdes, and tell Of tee operations OF
street patrols and provost guards forcby developing
this patriotism, giving humorous pictures OF the
chvalric OF Virginia hidng the garments of
ladies' wardrobes' TO escape the "pressing" calls the
ranks. They that Grant take Rich.
mond and that the late readily repulsed
yet inform that lines "now enclose many resi-
dences which have heretofore been within hostile
lines The situation is represented extremely favor
able TO them the Yankees defeated and dspirted and
unable to assault, and yet the people admonished
to repair to Tho public square, their other places
Of rendezvous, with the utmost promptress the
sounding OF the alarm bell" Tho attempt to cloak
their alarm and apprehenson-those indications OF
weakness-with loud boAstings and claims Of victory
extremely udicrous and yet apparent that will
fail to observe il and laugh. send you their latest
sues, which will afford much interesting reading for
'Northern vandals.v
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Up 70 this hour all remains quiet, no attack having
yet bcen made is there any immediate prospec,
any impending It is not At all improbable that the
enemy may have been persuaded retire and abandon
their plans
TIE EIGHTEENTn CORPS.
Mr. Jehn A. Brady's Despatch.