, 1864-10-29

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.J
NEW YonK. Friday, Oct. 28-Midulgh'.
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.
The 1f;zune's Army efthe Potomac special,
dated the 9Th, eayB: This morning the en-
tire army is in motion, with six days rattons,
etc, for aDy emergency. The move Is on the
left fink aId On the extreme left. Gregg 8
Cavalry is swinging round towards thesouth
Side Reiroad.
The Heyald's 5th Corps special, 25th, says ::
4 contraband who has come In confirms the
statements of recent deserters, that the en-
envy is largely massed opposite our left.
making preparations to resist any attempt
against the South Side Railroad. The enemy
anticipate that our next move will be in that
direction.
The Hera'd7s 10th corps special Of the 25th
says no demonstration Of any kind has oc-
CURED along the lines OF this corps since our
batteries drove the rebel gunboats up the
river. 4 parapet of the rebel Fort Germalne
opposite Fort Harrison fs crowded daily BY
visitors from Richmond, including many
Indies.
FROM THE WESTERN GULF.
Texas papers Fay the yellow fever has up
peA1ed ~ GalvtHrGn. Gen Homer, coal-
manoiDg at Galveston, has issued an order
prohibiting all vessels suitable for bay or
river service from engaging In blockade-run-
ling.
FROM LOUISIANA.
The Baton Rouge correspondent Of the
New Orleans PacayuAe eays the rebels arc
burning large quantities of cotton In that
vicinity. It is uetermt1ed to permit none
to come into the Federal lines The same
correspondent annortnces that the cotton
crop Ia almost destroyed.
FROM THE SOUTH.
The Richmond Examiner Of the Esd says
Grant Is now walled In By four lines Of re-
doubts, redaus and rifle pits. Each iutesior
line IL stronger than the one IN front Of 1t.
Most OF hts artillery Is posted on the inner
line.
The same paper, referring to Hoods move
nents, says they are shro1ded in mystery,
and displays considerable anxiety. The At.
lanta InteNtgtncer calls tor reintorcements to
be gathered Gom all quarters for the deliver
ance OF Georgia.
The Enquirer says Gen.: :Vaughn's forces in
Tennessee are keeping close watch over the
YaDkee moves In that quarter a battle
near Bulls Gap is predicted.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
4 Fortress Monre special Of the 26th Gays
the yellow fever on the coast OF North Caro-
lins is reported abatlDg. The health Of our
| squadron ID excellent and not one case OF
fgYer is reported among them. The cargo Of
the blockade runner Hope consists Of ma
ctinery OF all kinds for boats and the manu-
tac1ure OF arms. One hundred prisoners,
captured on blockade runners during this
month, arrived at Fortress Monroe from Will
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28-The schooner Co.
quette, ct Baltimore, laden with tobacco and
wheat, arrived here to-day. having been cap
I tured By tue Potomac a0t1l1a, in the river,
charged with violating the blockade. Toe
Captain and si1 Of the crew we're commit d
| to The Old Capitol.
| have approved the new plan Of coDst tructiag
aubulances, invented by Dr.. Howard. aud =
! n1mber Of them have been ordered Tor the
army Of the Potomac, ,,
q strong wind. IT was succeeded by clear
weather, with an occasional stiff breeze. The
| rail beat from City Point Was anchored for
several hours, down thu river, as matter Of
safety This detained her arrival at Wash
lngton.
| xAREET MATTERS.
The market shows decided improvement this
IN. here is a strong operative feeling, aud
| many orders are being given By outside psftles.
The Railroad ltst is vs1y aetiEs throughout espe-
y the R1ed1ps and CO.
stronger. staie stocks more acdye. Bank stocks
| active. The money market co1tioues easy. For
eign exchange firm ara more active; Gold opened
| TheIe we're rome untayorable !nmofs, announcing
hat General Grant had met With reverse, which
tes tss saD5 sSs afasa I'd b,a
| tured. caubfpR tall. The 'e1tteme faetuat,on
was about 1hree per cent The quotations on
evening Exchange were: Coli. sl8; \: +. c 1sl !;
isn, 11aX Fort Wayre, 1ook; OHIO cs.tfca:es,