The New York herald., 1864-11-11
RIG II M O M ..
The ELECTION I'M THE ARMY.
Mr.. Lincoln the Successful
Candidate.
Tho Voting Of the Troops Undlsturbed
by Movements Of tho Enemy.
Reception of a Flag of Truce
from the Rebels
Their Loss in the Attack Of
Saturday Last
Tribute to the Memory Of tho Cal
liant Birney,
e~s r.. ss
ARMY OF THE JAMES.


etrong feeling OF gratitude pervades the Tenth corps
arising the reception OF the intelligence that the
private munacence OF Philadelphia has been mind
fu Of the memory OF Major General David Brney late
commander Of the corps 10 the matter OF substantial
and enduring testimonial to his exalted patriotism
his brilliant qualities q soldier aud man.
On the evening OF the day OF General Brpeys funeral
reception given to Major General Daniel T. sckss
OF the distinguished pail bearers In the Philadelphia
Academy OF Music. wherea the following significant
marks were made by his Excerency Governor Curtin
To day October 2D ]. with others. followed TO the
delphia knew HIM well. Indeed, had the honor OF
giving him his first commission. was connected With
every promotion be received from the national govern
ment and followed him with pleasure he became
distinguished from battle to battle and became dearer and
dearer to truly loyal men everywhere And Philadelphia
did herself honor To day when she honored the remains Of
General David B. Brney. CCheers.) He had braved the
dangers OF battle forty times yet his life spared
that he might return to die in the midst OF his loving
family Ever remembering the old flag under which he
had often fought he exclaimed with his last breath,
and as his lie went ont "Boys keep your that
1agl" Great cheering.) Aud so the noble Brnoy fills
soldiers And he has left wife and children be-
hind him. Ihave frequently committed 10 the people Of
Pennsylvania the OF the soldiers wife and children
and now we have law OF our Common wealth by which
assist tho orphans OF our bravo
martyred heroes (Applause While ask not for char.
ity, trust IN justice that the people OF Philadelphia viii
not forget the six little children Of General Birney.
This pertinent and forcbe speech OF Governor Curtns
had prompt effect. The next day (22d OF October)
meeting OF the friends associates Of General Brney
called at Parlor c. Continental Hotel Philadephis,
for the evening OF the Gath OF October This meeting,
which believed to be for the first time made public
very largely attended by both the wealth
teect Of Philadelphia and had for its result raising
and investment Of tho Of thrytwo thousand dollars
for the benefit OF the widow and children. This
connection with the pension Of major general dying in
the service, and amounting to somewhere between
hundred and hfty and two hundred dollars each month";
will constitute easy maintenance for the afflicted
widow and Ter children. Il is thought that the Tenth
corps ever equally gallant and generous wherein the la
mentcd Brney well beloved and appreciated, will
avail themselves OF opportunity make a substantial
addition 10 tho noble fund, In Of dear
but dead leader.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY o. james,
Nov. slap. N.
'FRONT.'.
Tho returns OF the Presidential election he'd through
out the country to-day reaching both from
the North and from the several armies The results
from the forces in ncd they have reached
General Grants headquarters City Point both from the
Army OF the Potomac and the Army or the James, ind-
approach 10 unanimty for Mr.. Lincoln. which,
IL relates 10 the former army is indeed curious, and
the fact lends another demonstration OF the
tainty Of politics.
From the North hear the returns tonight, which,
being submitted TO us by General Grant, concusvey
pretty enectuay initiated the army In their unanimity
for Lincoln.
RxrrcIKD ATTACK DAT.
Tho impression a throughout the
armies operating Richmond Lee would order
an attack on the day OF the election throughout his
whole lines doubtless indulcng belief that lines
would be weakened and that they could be penetrated
and held by the rebel forces but the contrary the
day exceedingly quiet. do not remember to have
heard gun fired anywhere throughout the lines OF either
Of the contending forcss.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 0, 1884.
CELEBRATION nscrIoN
Il Il understood az / now write that the troops will
DO permitted 70 jolfy this evening all along the lines
pretty much In their way the results Of this
most sing ular canvass.
rHs NAVY TO cMEmArM
The navy in the James river also TO gory the re-
suit BY being permitted exercise OF unusual prvi
eses and In ali other proper ways that may suggest
themselves TO the commanders The guns Of the feet
In the James will probably open, and little extra grog
will nnd way down the parohed throats Of Neptuns's
gallant children.
far hostiiities concerned, n stn undhturbed
and will doubtless remain for time 70 come.
PROMOTION CAMILLA.
Captain John Oasses Of the renowned Eleventh Penn
sylvania cavalry regiment the dashng Old Sam Spear
commanding, has wisely been promoted be Major OF
that brilliant active useful command Major Cas-.
sells the well known Provost Marshal General Of the
Department OF Virginia and North Carolina, including
the Army Of the James.
Major Cassss entered the tho three month ser.
vice commencing In April, 1851. In November. 1851 he
mimioaed nrst Lieutenant IN tho Eleventh Penn
syvana cavalry succeeded TO ths cspsancy q his
| company In May. 1891 He mustered major Of
his regiment the 2Sth Of October last, and will con.
tinus Provost Marshal General the department with
| his new rank.
Lieutenant Kline, formerly chief Of the Bermuda Hun.
dred provost marshas ofce has been ordered to che
duty a Fortress Monroe, and succeeded a. Ber.
muda by Lieutenant James L. North Both these gentle
men enjoy tho highest confidence Of Major oasssls.