The New York Herald Newspaper, November 14, 1862, Page 1

— WHOLE NO. 9583. NEW YORK, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1862. IKPORTART FROM TENNESSEE. The Rebels Boldly Attempt to Take the City of Nashville, but Ave Repuised, TTACK AT SEVERAL POINTS. Bailrood Rvidges, Trestlework and Depot burned in Edgefield. Gallant Behavior of the Union Troops, bey Rees ae. Our Bashw lille Correspondence. Nasevite, Tenn. , Nov. 6, 1862. ‘Whe morning at daylight the long expected attack by ‘We rebels upon Nashville was commenced. The WRT ATTACK wan by aforee of Morgan’s cavalry, with @ section of + saptillery, who made a dash into Edgefield, sneceeded in ‘qapturing or killing our pickets, firing the railroad depot, @mmall concern, destroying umber of cars, burning ‘trestiework, and doing damage to bridges on the Louis- ‘ville and Nashvilie Railroad in the vicinity. The damage done might bave been much greater had it not veen for ‘the determined resistance made by the small Union force ‘mtband. It was evidently Morgan’s intention to have fired the great raijroad bridge, and to have destroyed the pontoon bridge over the Cumberland, and several of his shells fell in close proximity thereto; but the timely errivai of reinforcements from this side, including a sec tion of Abbott's First Tennessee battery, Lieutenant Beach commanding, caused the enemy to retire from the town. A few bourse afterward Morgan left for some point down the river, with the apparent intention of orossing to the Nashville side and surprising the city in the rear. This, however, has not as yet been attempted. Ateve time it was reported that Morgan had given orders to attack the city at all points, and to hold it at ‘any sacrifice; and for a while there was no knowing what might be ‘done, or bow soon @ squadron of vebeis might gallop through the city, spreading terror among the timid. But most of the citizens went fo the?r dinners at about the regular hour, and, besides fhe usual dinner table gossip, but little was said abont ‘the Morgan raid or the cannonading that had been heard aioe daylight im another direction, It is a little singular ‘that Morgan should have halted in Goodiettsvilie last Might, at the very time Rosecrans’ hourly expected army ‘was reported to have been there; and it is aiso noteworthy thet his supper should have been ordered at the St. Goud at the game time the campfires of his advance ‘were reported to be seen within a few miles of the town @f Edgeticld. The camp fires, however, proved to have been those of the enemy. It would have been asad joke Mf Morgan had attempted to have carried his strategic movements further, and partaken of the supper prepared ‘8 the St. Cloud for the popalar Union commander. It is somewhat surprising be did not attempt it; but with al! Ihe dash Morgan does bot lack discretion, The rebel Juss ‘was five killed, shot near the depot in Eigefeld, tive ‘wounded, and severa) prisonérs taken, The Union loss wes one killed, three wounded and seven captured. An attempt was made to capture Mr. Lindsley, the Union Steen in is ace ‘whose residence is in Edgelield: p ely ae oe nes. aes roach enemy and reaching the c q black hordes, and doe once, tew feet of Fort Negley. ‘General Negley’s office was amony first to receive ahd to give information of the enemy's . He was stopping at the house of Judge Johu ,ashort distance from the Murfreesboro pike, about three miles from town, when he was aroused about daylight by the firing of artillery. He at once Went to the stable to procure his horse, when be was fired st two @ three times from @ twelve pounder on an eminence. ene shell exploding within a few feet of him as he wa mounting bis animal. He succeeded, however, in get- away wil damage and reperting the occurrence uarters. Here the alarm had just been sounded by telegrap! frem General Paimer’s quarters, and two brigades were goon in motion to repel the advancing enemy. Ggneral Negley ana staff were at once iu saddle and off for the of They took the Franklin pike, accompanied by alarge force of troops. When near Brown's creek encountered the enemy’s ‘'y and drew three field pieces, mask pike. Halting and disposing of his advantageously as porsible on the right and Jeft banks of the creek, with an open field in the rear of akirt of woods, General Negley ordered the artillery to epen on the enemy, aud his cavalty to charge on the e@emy’s. General N. aimed nine shots himself. Forrest had net thrown forward any infantry; bat it i believed be bad them at band. The Cuion cavalry went at the rebdols with a loud shout. After the xchange of a num ber of shots, duriug which many rebels were seen to drop from their suddies, the enemy , largely outnuin Bering the Union bode Ah ge , anc at a rapid galop ed toward Franklin They were hotly pressed by ynkoop and Stokes and their brave men, and by Major and Lieutenant Barker, of eral Negley s staff, aud Lieutenant Bishon.of Colonel T. R. Stamey’s mail, who antly followed them to Brentwou! within four miles of Franklin, or seventeen mi'es fr m this city Kennedy svot @ rebel dead throu,b the mouth, and Barker o. tured three. with their wou 8, Weaeon’s carbines. Licutenant Bishop was sec) tally wounded in the face. Finding that they hed in pursuit as far as safety would permit, the inion cavalry captured abeut seventy bead of cattle be- Jongtng to the rebels, and returned, to be almost led into ap uml eof artillery and cavalry, which bad been miroitiy prepared for their reception ov their return. During their absence it seems there bad been considera. ‘Die maneuvering between Negley and Forrest, the later Daving endeas to outflank Negiey on the left by sud- denly throwing a heavy force of cavalry, with six pieces of artillery, acress irom the Nolansviile and Murirees Boro pikes to the Framkiin pike, on the right of which Negley hud chosen his position.” Here « lively artillery duel was kept up for an hour or more, without much damage being done ou either side COLONEL, RONERTE ROCTS THE REERLA. In the meantime, Colone! Koterts’ brigade of Genaral Palmer's division were not id'e on the Lebanon, Martrece- ‘boro, “Chicken” and Nolansyiie pikes. is command ‘was held in readiness to repel the advancing foe—report- 04 to be about 1,500 strong—with artili Ia due time ame the enemy's cavairy, dashing over every ob. @tacie, and, with a prodigious yell, attempting t break our lines. At the same time he commenced shelling us ‘from a slight eminence to the left. They were boldly met ‘by Roberts with his brave {linoisians, aud a few weil di- E fi rected volleys, with ® round or two of ahot and shell from (afterwards reinforced by Hewkt’s Kentucky batrery), compelied the vemy to halt, turn about, and skedaddie in ‘Abe utmost confusion. They retreated rapidiy, but were hotly pursued by Col. Roberts as far a= Mill ote Pte fo es {rom the piace where the en gasement ooourred. uM BO orders to proceed fur ther, Col. R. here deateted from further pursuit. The @nomy lost four killed, seventeen wounded,and about one hundred and fifty horses, which were captured running #t ‘Large in the woods, Among the rebels killed was a young a private’s uaiform, who, from letters found in his Ppowaession, is supposed to have to Alabama, and mamed Robinson. He had a quantity of to his ‘The dead body of another rebel ted the ‘ance of almost feminine whitene+s aod delicacy, A od to have entered his cartridge box, which , tearing away a portion of bie right side and forearm and haad, and otherwise wounding him shockingly. His remawing hand was &# small and deli. ie as 8 women's. While in pursuit of the enemy, Col. Roberts knocked a PFebel from his horse, a five one, piaeed the rider under ‘guard, and turned the horse over to hie bugier A large winbOr of rebet horses were now running loose im the -ebet i THR RETURN. Abeut twelve o'closk the rebels commenced a general rotreat, Oring their artillery wherever they could make 9 favorable stand were driven buck gome reven —" oat on Pre ordered to return to their cam! Ny vi aecom p! er} Sreditable foreaceu's work. ayaa ‘THe TORTS. The forte had not much opportunity to dispiay th utility, a8 General Negiey kept the cxemny Ot work 90 the woods from Fort Negloy told with great en upon some of the rebel batteries. The revels had ¢wnlve pieces, composed of Montacrrat’s aud Freeman's paateries. wore protty well served, bot it is eur prising they did‘no more execution, Among the rebel prisoners captured if Captain BW, Jenkins, of Columbia, formerly a quartermaster in the rebel service, now cemmander of & rection of Freeman's battery. He has the utmost confidence im the fall of Nashville, and says he would rather have, given $10,000 pan 0 have mm the engagement today. Ho wae captured while riding within the Union lines, euppmsiny he wae within bie own. Captain Harris (eon of bore. Ger Jeremiad Harris, U.5.N.), reed cavalry, ie nieuw the officers captured. Not one ameng the cap tured exhibit any degree of despondevey. They all ex- press adesire and an eagerness & be restored to (heir commands, Several have pleasantly expressed & with that they may soon enter Nashville ag victors, a8 they want Wo Kee th woethearts. About noon a flag of truce, borne by Captain Morgan, & relative of the celebrated Colonel, was brought mo Union lines, for the purpose of arranging for ap exchange of prisoners. ‘The whole affair, although lively and interesting, was by HO Means saliguinary on our side, We have one iy wounded, perhaps mortally; four or five slightly, and kot & few prisouers, Rebel jogs about ten killed, thirty wounded, forty prisouers, and a large bumber of valuable bores captured. Nasnyiue, Nov. 6—3 P. M. G00D NEWS. A courier hag jost arrived, and reports Major General KeCook’s advance near Edgefield. ‘The intelligence 1s re ceived with joy. There is no danger of Nashville going up or under just at present. ° One of General Negley’s couriers was captured near Goodlettsville last Wednesday night by some of Morgan’s men. The despatches were in cypher. Nasavinis, Tenn., Nov. 7, 1862. Geveral Paine’s advance reached the city last evening about six o’clock, crossing over Captain Van Dorn’s pon- ‘won bridge, which was pronowned by the General to be on6 Of the. beat eonstructed affuirs of the kind he bad ever seen. fhe arrivat of the treope wis hailed with satisfac tion by large crowds of people, who lined the streets and cheered them as they marched along. Accompanying General Paine’s advance were about forty wagonloads of coffee, tea, sugar and other stores, the need of which has long bon felt. The firing on Wed. meaday was heard vy General Paine twenty-nine miles off. His troops marched twenty-two miles Wednesday, after marching all the night before. There were rumors yesterday evening that Genera! Thomas bad fo suddenly upon Murfreesboro, surprising the enemy an@ capturing four thousand prison: ers. The report needs confirmation. Major General Alexander McD. McCook, with his d@armee, arrived opposite Nasbville this morning. Gen. McCook came over to General Negley’s headquar- ters about eight A. M. He came direct from Crab Orchard, and says there is nota rebel soldier left in Kentucky. ‘The General, and his veteran troops are all in tine health and condition. gece McCook relieves General COPY OF A LETTER FROM 4 LOYAL FATHER. . Nasmvizix, Tenn. , Nov. 4, 1862. Bricapme Gexrrar Neorey:— : Drar Six—My son —— , Will ask for a pass to go into Kentucky to visit his weunded brether, a member of the First Tennessee infantry, €. 8. A. Do not let him go. for he {s an uncompromising secessionist, and sbould feel that our government has power to use the rod as well as to protect her loyal citizens. When my three boys jpjned this fearful and uncalled for rebellion, I begged them on my knees to spare mo such anguish, or expect God's ever sure retribution. They heeded not my prayers or tears, and, with otber members of my family, buve almost severed every tie buat makes life dear. (God is just. My eldest son sleeps on the tieki of Antietam; another was severely wounded on Chaplin Hills, and the one who will apply to you for # pass has not visited my houke for nine months, because I dare stand firm and unmoved when the mad wrrent of secession swept all before it aud severed the bie ties bee besa el to tee man, writing jaoeldema’’ on the fairest heri man, and 3] f ruin broadeast everywhere. “ . babs i Let my boys feel and taste the worfhwood and gall which they have offered to others. It is your duty to God and your country, and the request of their father— not that be loves his sons less, but that he loves his coun. try and her institutions more.’ Reepectfully, yours, 4 BRIEF SEML-OFFICIAL ACCOUNT. About balf-past six o'clock A. M., November 5, General Negiey, concluding the enemy were not in force, deter. mined to advance on the Franklin and Murfreesboro pikes to feel them. Stokes’ First Tennessee cavalry, some two bundred strong; Coiovel Wyokoop, with about fifty ef the Seventh Pennsylvania, with four pieces of artillery; the Sixty-ninth Ohio, Colonel Cassilly: Seventy-eighth Pennsy wa, Colonel Serweh, and Fourteenth Michigan— about twelve hundred in ali—were ordered to form in the Franklin pike. fm « few minutes the Sixty ninth Obio was on the row], with @ seetien of artillery, aod pushed ahead to the picket live, some two miles out, when the cavalry and @ section of a battery took the lead, soon coming im sight of and driving the enemy, who were found in small force abead ef them. The infantry fol- lowed to a point about five miles from town, wiicre Gen. Nogley, buving overtaken them, halted the column and a ineesonger ahead for the cavalry te return. They had dushed forward some tew miles, and about two hous were spent in awaiting their return, About eleven o'clock A. M., all being well drawn to. gether, with some captured prisoners and about seventy Head of bee! cattle, the march was commenced wwards town, the Seventy-ighth Pennsylvania taking the lead and the Sixty-vintb Obie bringing up the rear. After marching about a mile the enemy were disoovered on the right of the road, with @ battery of artillery and about two thousand cavalry. ‘The batteries were at once plaged in position in a fleld wo the Fart fest dion by the Fourteenth Michigan and Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania, the Sixty-ninth throwing out a company on exch side of the road to the rear as skirmishers, the balance of the regiment advancing along the road to the left, where two comnpanics were post: prevent a flank movément. Colonel Cassills’, with th maining six companies of the Sixty-niath, advance further to the left, taking position vo the left ef the road, when Geners! Negley commenced a very orderly and masterly movement to regain the town by withdrawi the artillery from the right to the position now oecupied by the sixty-ninty Ohio, which was again held until the Seventy-eighth Penneylvania and Fourteenth Michigan took & new position to ‘the Jeft. At the first change of position of the artillery from right to lett the rebels sup- posed it tw bea retreat, aud dashed ferward to a charge with a wild and exnltant cheer; but being met by a volley from the Fourteenth Michigan and the two companies of the Sixty-ninth, soliowed by a dash from Stokes’ cavalry, gave up fight, and left the columu to mareh ably to town. pea PORT NPGLEY doring the eugagement wes garrisoned by the Tenth Mi- nois, Colonel Till and YORTS QONWIS: ATION AND CASINO were garrisoned by the Ninteenth Hiinoiv—the celebrated weral Turchin's old regiment-—under command of Capt Hfeyden, The bove of the Nineteenth bad a good oppor- tuiiity to wituess # fine pyrotechnic display, but were voittng over with # desire to eovage in the fight. YORT ANDRKW JONNSON (CAPITOL was defended by the First Tenmessee injantry, Colonel Gillem, und, besides its own strong defences, by Captuin Abbott's Fourth ‘Tennessee battery. In short, ther woold have been 4 glorious Gght all around bul the ene my poly concluded to come on. Governor Iohuson was at the Capitel during the fight, expecting to take 4 per. sonal part in the confiiet. The Firemen of the Mi Works. STATEMENT OF THE FIREMEN FORMERLY EMPLOYED IN THE MANBATTAN GASLIGHT COMPANY'S WORKS. 70 THE RDITOR OF THK BRRALD. © account 0; the great increase in the prices of the ne. Ceasaries Of Life, the firemen connected with the works of the Manbattan Gas Light Works respectfully, ou the 24th day ef October inst, petitioned the company for an ad vance of wages from une dollar and fifty cents per day to two dollars. On the 28th of the same month the company, through their superiutendent, William Combs, jrefused to grant the petition of the workmen, whereupon the men, in a body, refused to continue work, formed in a procession, and ied to let it be known to the public and work- ingmen generally that they were ou a strike tor just w jan Gas ager. The men, th the afternoon of that day, in a body, came to the yard, where they were addreesed by the President of the company, Mr. Charles Roome, who most unequivo- cally assured the men,on his word, that they should, ti they continued at work as usual, receive one dollar aud seventy-five cents per day wages, and also constant emnploymont ag jong we the men were willing, This the workinoa copsented to, and expressed a road) poss return to work previded the vompany weuld at onee discharge three certain foremen who bad, (or reasons 0; thcit own, encouraged the men to believe that if they struck they would readily yet their full demande. ‘The foremen spoken of were discharged by the compa. la matter thus remained until Wedues wy day last, November 12, when at noon of that day the old hands were astonished to see a large body of policemen ‘aud seme two hundred Germans enter the yard, the lat- rations to commence work At the acntendent of the company appeared ‘and peremptorily erdered she old hands to leave the yard, whieh they, aa law-abiding citizens,at once did, thongh many were driven to thal extent by the polteemen that ney ‘wore barely able to obtain their coats berore leaving. Yemen then in au orderly way farmed iu proceaejon roots of the city, and though they were unjustly attacked and driven [rom street to atroet by a large body of police, who were sent after them ‘on false representations of the mea’s wteations made to the police headquarvors by the company, the meu diously avoided ail conflict and endeavored to keep tirely within the lotter of the aw Most of the men bave worked for (his company for a period of eight oF uine years, have faith(ully per. formed their duties, and now, on the approach of winter, with provisions and ‘fuel extremely igh, and in most cases with large families dependent on them for support, they are driven out from work ‘which they were - a ibe ah he that at prices (mark the fact) offered by ¥.in apparent goon faith, on the 28ib day of October, r sai The men have therefore, to self-defence and for mutual protection, formed themselver into a pocioty, We are Joaious of our reputationr, and as several gross misstate mente of the objedes Of the association have been inserted in the publi prints by persone induenced by the officers of the company, we have, in sheer justice to ourselves, been prompted in thie manner to lay the whole truth of the mutter before a dirayrning ar ; CAMIFR, STEPHEN MADHEN, JEREMIAH Qin HUGH OONNIE. and marched throug the THE ARMY OF ThE POTOMAC. Conference Between Gencral Halleck and Gencrai Burnside. General Hooker in Command of the Fifth Army Corps. General Porter’s Farewell Address to His Troops. Skirmishing with the Rebels at the Advanced Posts, Stonewall Jackson Marching on Cumberland, Maryland, Dery Re, The Despatches from Headquarters, * HxapquaRmers, ARMY oF THR PoTomac, Warneston, Nov. 18, 1862. Beports from the front are exosedingly meagre to-day | no news of importance having been received, ‘A few guns have been heard in the direction of Cul- pepper, but no significance is attached to it, as cannon: ading is heard at intervals almost daily. Our advanced corps still occupied Fayetteville, four miles, from Rappahannock station, and was to-day ex- changing their worn out battery horses for freeh ones, just arrived from Washington. ‘Skirmishing is going on almost conetantly between our advance and the enewy’s rear, but results are insignifiv cant. / Guerillas hover in our rear, and occasionally pick up equads of convalescents on their way to their respective commands. " Asmall force of rebel cavalry have for several days been prowling through the valley oust ef the Blue Ridge, and have even veiitured down to the vicinity of this place; but the recent movements of our cavalry in pur- suit of them have doubtless ere this rid that section of their presence. ‘The following order of General Hooker, assuming the command of the Fifth army corps, and announeing the names of bis staff, was promulgated to-day:— GENERAL ORDERS—NO. 1. Feapgvanrars, Feta Corrs, Nesp WARRENTON, Nov. 12, 1862. In obedience to the order from the President of the United States, dated War Department, November 10, 1862, the undersigned assnmes command of the Fifth corps of the Army of the Potomac. The following named oflicers are announced as the staff of the Major General Commanding:-- Lieutenant Colonel Jos. Dickinson, Assistant Adjutant General. Major W. H. Laurence. : Captain Wm. L. Chandler, Aid de Camp. ain Alex. Moore, Aid-de Camp. ain Harry Russell, Aid-de-Camp, Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Godfrey, Quartermaster, Lieutenant Colonei A. S. Austin, C. 8, Suryeon John Moore, Medical Director. ‘As heretofore, these will be obeyed and respected ac- cordingly. All orders and regulations for the government Of the corps will contioue in force until further orders. JUSKPH HOOKER, Major General, Thore is nothing of importance to report from hore Be. Capt Cap wide bas been in consnitation with Genera, Halleck yesterday and this morning, arranging the details of future movements, organizing his staff and preparing for the immediate resumption of active operations ‘The Preas Despatches. Heapqvanrxes, Wannexron, Nov, 15, 1862. Nothing worthy of record bas transpired w-day within the jines of the Army ef the Potomac. General Burnside hos been engaged with several of his pripeipal officers on matters of business. Heanguanrers, Nov. 13—-P. M. Nothing of striking military importance bax transpired to day. ‘ ‘Train of supplies are continually arriving here. General Hooker (ok command of bis vorps to-day, and was enthsiastically received General Porter took leave of hie officers and command and left for Washington this afternoon General Hallock arrived here phis afternoon, and was heartily received by the otticers of General Burnside’s army. Wanneston, Nov. 13—Fvening. General Halleck returned to Washington this inorning Reports at headquarters this morning indicate all quiet in the front. i Fits john Porter's His Troops Major General Fitz Johu Porter ye © lowing general orders — Hrapguarrers Prem Aiory Corrs, Nean Wannewton, Va.,Nov. 43, 1802. f Ge Address to (ay tesued the fol- By direction of the President of the United States, Major General Hooker las been ase igned to the command of this corps, It hag been my privilege to lead the little band of regulars, the perrow army of the United States, it veriting the names, the records, the traditions of regi ments that have oorue the bauners of our country through: ail its wars, It bas been my privitege to lead noble regi- ments of volunteers, coming from diferent States, but becoming equally national throngh Laviug the same pur pose, the kame danger and the same suflerings—having shared their poriis and privations in the camp, in the Divonac, on the march and iu half score of bloody tields To the officers and men of bout clases | address my*el The confidence which, if Imay judge by your acts, you have reposed in ine, ii hus been iny earnest effort to merit and requite., The personal regard which Tam proud to foe! that you bear towards ine is reciprocated by an ar dent affection and a deep respect which time cannot eflace. ‘The personal good fortune of each of you will be always a matter of heartfelt interest to me. The professional suc ‘cosses you will attain will be dgpbly gratcfal to me, inas- much as they will be identifi with the success of our cause, Among the wost gratifying of my thoughts of you will be the assurance that your subordivation and loyalty will reroain in the future, a8 im the past, firm and steadfast to our country and its authorities, Officers of the Army Sleep. Waskineron, Nov. 15, 1862. More than balf the line officers of the Army of the Po- tomac are sleeping ip shelter tents with their men, or eise in the open air, haying dispensed, while on the march, with the accommodations t which they are weawiiy #1 titled. Affairs in the Vicinity of Martin Bavmwone, Nov. 15, 1864. A letter, dated Harper's Ferry to-night, raye:— Several partios have roached here from Martinsburg from whom we have apparently reliable iaformation of the condition of affairs in the army of the Potomas up to Cherry run, where General Kelly is in command, The rebels have appareutly entirely abandoned the line of the Potomac. None of their troops have been eeen or beard of fer nearly a week, Gur cavairy are actively scouting {u the vicinity of Martineburg, and passing through it I, was reported there Wat Jackson bad returned to Win chestor with a considerable force, and waa wo move from that point westward, ‘The betier opinion appears to be that if Jackson is in the valley at ail, it is for the purpose of moving towards Stauaton, a# Geueral Cox's march to- wards that point with ® Union foros is exeiting appreheu sions amoug the rebels, A week ago Goneral Cox was known (0 be in Highland county, within forty miles of Staunton. Remor Respecti: How ¢ Stonewail Jackson, Wasniwaron, Nov. 13, 1862. A rumor is in circulation here that a large rebel force under Stonewall Jackson was loft behiud by the rotreat- ing rebel army im the Shenandoah valley,aad i# now moving in the direction of Cumberland. ‘We have information fromi tho front representing that a considerable portion of Jackson's force i# making its way over the Northwestern Virginia turnpike, in the di rection of Cumberland, Md. While inclined to doubt tue we” ce owey of Abin NOW, AO fF at lonAt as te the extant of th. rebel force marehiug in that direction, if it be true Je toon dee)gu evoking (0 divert ax largea Union force | sibly for the last time, must Reve ae he can from the serious work now before Hurnside. ‘The ruse # an old trick of bis, which will hardly win this time, we apprehend, The rebel authorities are just now bending every Herve to ptrengthen their army beiween the Kappabannook and the Rapidan, Floyd's entire force has been recalled from Western Virginia, and if not already arriving at Gordons vile, will have al! been gathered there in a few days Bragg?’ movements, woo, have been shrouded tn mystery for more than a week past, and rebel citivens of Virginia siuverdly believe that he is also rapidly moving up by rail to Join Lee’s army. Bat for the recent stay of the advance of our Amy of the Potomac, aii the rebel efforts to strengten their forces to’ moet the shock of battle soon to come off, if the advaneo be not abandoned altogether, would have Deen too lato, for, by today, an engagement that would ave pluceed the thrvat of Richmond , Goraoneville, in Generrl MoCleilan’s grasp, would probably have been fought and won, Our Warrenton Correspondence. Waraewron, Va., Nov. 8,1 A Odinga of CommandersrJackson's Movements—Destitu” tian af Warrenton Pha Kebeh Sick— Appearance of War- eaten, de: are two exciting topica of discussion bere night—tbe removal of McClellan, and the question, What ehall we do with Jacksony Im regard to the change in the leadership of thisarmy there are various opinions; but J believe the effect will at least not be disastrous. We hopt for a vigorous cam- paign, and that we shall goon be once more batiermg at the gates ef Richmoud. Buty then, again, what shall we do with non? How he came to be where ho i#, and how we are to get rid of him, are questions which at least no Bohemian ge neral at this point seems competent to decide, whatever our military neu may think of it, Going out early this morning, we met one of the rebel surgeons in charge of the sick left here, and were informed by him that Jackson, with seventy thousand men, was very near us, big pickets being within ten miles. We totally discredit: ed the atery, believing it merely secession banter; but en ing t headquarters we learned that it was too teuo, ab it 80 far as the whereabouts of Jaeksou were coucern- ed. We fear that Jackson is too sharp to be caught, or we should hope that our new Rhode flan broom might sweep his command from organized existence. ‘A majority of the residents of this town appear still to occupy their habitations; but they keep very quiet. They are much troubled to get necessary supplies, and what is procurable ig held ata very high figure. Groce- ries are sowroely obtainable. Ali the residents are vor: anxious for the opening of railroad communwation wit Washington. Abeut two hundred sick were lett here by the rebels when we possession of the tewn. There ure # num ber of surgeons and several hospitals, the arrangements ‘of which are surprisingly complete. ‘They are much troubled to get medicines; but General Burnside bas pro- mised to supply them when hig atores arrive. A majority of tbe eases of sickness are from typhoid fever; but there area number of wounded, mauy of whom have suffered amputation. Our army is just pew sadly in want of supplies, and many regiments to-night represent themxelves as entire without rations, It was expected that the cars would have eommenced running to this point to-day. ‘The loco- motive ba- been whistling through fhoroughtare Gap, as far as Salem, for three days. Warrenton is beautivully situated, and the appearance of the town is neat, ‘Though wnacquatited with it under Delite auspices, we can casily imagine that it mighi—in snmmér particularly—be the attractive place it has been represented. ‘The presence of our army is not improving itatall, Certainly there will be little forage left in the neighborhood when we leave, Wannxnton, Va., Nov. 9, 1862. The Chanye in the Command of the Army of the Potomac— Irensfer of the Books and Document:— Personal Relations Be ween McClellan and Burnsile—the Army and ils New Commanter, de. Rumor, with its thousand tongues, went circling the camps yexterday morning with the surprising intelligence that achange had taken place in the head of the army— that McClelian had been superseded by Burneide as Com. mander {u-Chief of the Army of the Potomac, Rumor, wo, had it that McClellan had been tendered the com maud of one of the wings of the army, but declined it, as might naturally be expected. When additional iuiorma- tion reathed the camps, the truth of the first rumor was coufirined, Already the veremouy of transferring the comman:! bas taken place, ‘ihe bouks, papers and documents have also beon turned over to the care of the proper officers, and General Burneide $s wow actua'ly in command. 1t weuld reasonably be supposed thut bis promotion would be tho source of no little gratifeation to him; but General Burn- side bears his new honors with a feeling of regret (hat they have been acquired at the expense of one whe has been a warm and devoted frievd since boyhood, and that he has risen to bis present proud rauk at the cont of his old classmate’s il fortune. Hut Burawide, ax Idier, stope wet to weigh personal feelings in the dis- cs His superior oificers at Waehingion mamaud ol the ‘And no geoer Potomac, and he obeys. prninand army with more dis; greater absence of motives other than t 1 serving his country to the extent of bis abili » not Lesitute to say that had General Rurnside r 1 in comand of his Rhode Island regiment be would have been to this day the same earnest, laboring, zealous patriot that he hae shown bimseli throughout. As to the feeling in the army {tsell, both officers and men retain (heir conlidence in their former le attribute the misfortunes of the present ugh to be same antagonistic infuences which beset bis plans at Yorktown, Richmond and elsewhere; bul, while they inve McClellan with regret, Ub tion, He succeeds to could, The te shoulder With this change 1 the campaign will be will necessarily be moditicd fuve already taken place. It is unde Burnside ie to carry out toacertain extemt the plans which have directed the campaign se far. He v8 wppoint- ed to the execution of a certain duty, aud im ite porlormi- ance is to use Lents OF bis partial des sanction onl} as been chosen to paign which has been now mm progress sowe two weeks; for itis too late to Leevuntry remem bors how his efor the disasters of the day at Manas verse dur spires vew hope a ge may the gallant soldiers of the Army of the Potomac Ue deci cawive victory? by the glorious viclory at Roanoke, AS tohewm is unblemished with detewt, awa in Camr, Nxak Wannewron, Nov. 10, 1862. Rifect of Generak MeClellan’s Removal—The Arniy Handed (ver to Burnside in Gout Order—Delays Are Danger Sinee the departure, and im fact ever since the removal, of General McClellan from the command of the Ariny of the Potomac, that event bas oceupied the minds of officers: and men alike, and it cannot be denied has had a very depressing effect upon the spirits of the army: Hix warm reception by the troops composing the va- rious army corps thie muraing a he reviewed them, pose gratily mg to his iwotings. 1 feel confident thas the soldiers aro trae to the Union, aud that when ® Gyht comes they will ask, Hot “who is Our commander?” but “where is the enemy?’ Our array, composed as it ts, of the educated people of the North and West, will not believe they are Aghting for generals, but for the defence of the Caton, and will gut ander aay map who will lead them w victory. jeveral Burnside sneceeds to the command of an art in the most periect state of disetpiine, well clothed, supplied, aud more etticient than any army tw the deld. The improvement in the morale of the army since An- totam has been wonderful. The men are now robust, hearty and eager (or a Aight, and will give ® good ac: count of themsetves in the next engagement While at Recwroown a oligen made bis appearance at the camp of Colomei Baxter, Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, and making the acquaintance of @ captain in his regiment, invited btm to dinner the next day, adding confdentiauy , dinner | want you wo bring a file of soldiers aud ar- meas A rebel soldier. 1 will then sbow you three more on my place ready to be arrested, and eight more in the town. ‘These men were conscripts, and had managed to be left behind, ortunately the’ division mai shortly after daylight, aud the arre The condition of the rebel is represented by all parties as destitute in the extreme. Peservers and citi- yone agree in the atatemouia that they have neither Vanis, blankets bor shoes. ‘One haa ouly to visit the town of Warrenton to become satisfied of the truth of this statermemt. All the luxuries aud moat of the necessaries of life are missing. Cotte, tea, sugar, salt, &o., &o., are matters vonneoted with the past history @f the ‘place, and remombered only by the “oldest inhabitant.” Last night we were regaled with cove made of burnt ryo,corn cake and bacon. Vis morning our breakfast cousisted of the ame r batore put Now Jersey Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, Trustox, N. J., Nov. 13, 1862, The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of this State adjourned last evening. The following offfeers were elected fur the ensuimg year:—israc! Harris, M. W. Grand Master; Ephraim Bateman, R. W. Deputy Grand Master; J. W. Orr, RK, W. Grand Warden; J. Phillips, R. W. Grand Secretary; R. M. Smith, R. W, Grand Treasurer; Joveph L. Lamb, R. W. Grand Repre- wontative, MCLELLAN. Enthusiastic Demonstration at Trenton in Honor of the Hero. Spontaneous Tribute of Respect ; and Admiration. Speech of General McClellan to the Peeple. PATRIOTIC ADVICE TO HIS FELLOW CITIZEN General McClellan Proposed for the United States Senate, Yon kes ae ‘Tuawron, N. J., Nov. 13—Midnight. The demonstration in honor of General McCiellan by the citizens of Trenton, postponed yesterday on account of the weather, took place this evening. The General, with the exception of a drive this morn- ing, kept himself entirely within doors. He has seen ‘but few persons, not only on account of desiring rest and quiet after the fatigues of the past few days, but from attending to matters that would not admit of delay. Last evening large crowds collected in and around the hotel in hopes of seeing the General, notwithstanding it rained hard and tho night was very disagreeable; but when they heard it was his wish to haye the affair post- poned they dispersed without a murmur, evidently not wishing to force upon him anything that would prove annoying or uncomfortable. ‘There are many strangers in the city, who have come from all parts of the country to have a lock, if nothing more, at the youthful and favorite general, Many arrived to-day, andjthe excitement during all day was not of a boisterous character, but still very marked, showing & determination on the part of all to prove to the Genera’ their contidence in and affection for him. As early a3 six o’clock the crowd began to assemble, ‘and by seven the strect in front of the State Street House was a perfect jam. Every window was occupied by the fair daughters of Trenton and the surrounding country Cheers were calied for and given over and over again with hearty good will for General McClellan. All felt the ine Spiration of the moment, and that they were showing to him their appreciation of his great military talente, bis unswerving patriotism, and ris conduct as a man. During the afternoon a deputation of the citizens of Newark waited upon and were received by the General, and all went away prepossesacd in his favor, as every one is who converses with him. A body of one thousand were coming this evening with a bund of music; but from some cause they gave up the idea. . At nine o’clock the Trenton Cornet Band, under the able jeadersbip of Mr. B. K. McClurg, arrived in front of the hotel, and opehed the serevade by performing mout admirably, first, pot-pourri from the opera of “Pari- tani,’ second, pot-pourri of national airs. After the performance of the second piece, to the satis- faction of all present, Andrew Dutcher, Esq., ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Jersey, came forward to introguce General McClellan to the assembled anultitude, ‘As soon ag the General appeared at the front of the Hotel he was greeted with the most tumultuous ap- plause. Cheer followed cheer throughout the entire square; ladies waved their handkerchiefs and jowed in the applause, It was with the greatest difficulty thet any kind of order could be restored. When the cheering was but partially checked Mr. Dutcher addressed the en- thusrastic throng:— SPKECH OF MR. DUTCAER. My Peuiow Criuexe—We @ met to show our re- spect for the late Commander of the Army ef the Potomae. words of mine can heighten your enthusiasm or in. our confidence in of admiration of General Me- Jian, Superseded in the important and responsible command jy lately held, we still have the same confidence in the hero of so many hard fought battles we ever had, 1 cunot recount bis ser. vices and mention bis many lard fought bat yet you will pardon me for alluding to at least two occa, sions upon which he saved our national capital, In July, 1861, when, by the defeat moralization oteur army, the capital was in danger, the President called bin to command the Army of the Potomac. By hie ability, skill and indetatigabuity he reorganized the army and caved Washington, and enabled the President to remain at the seat of government. Again, in 1862, the same oe curred. We shall always feel Ubat he bas thus far saved ovr oational capital aad preserved the government. [ now have the honor of introducing to you Major Gereral Gdorge B. MeCietian Mr. Du sequently interrupted by the cheer of the crowd for General MeCielian, and when tis intro: duction was over the noise became deafening, and it ap peared jinpossible to restore order. At last the General was able to respond RAL MCLELLAN at you are all my SPERCH OF GEN. My Fraxxvs—For I feel 1 rieuds—t efore you, hot as & maker of Kpecch@s, not as a a soldier, T came among you to seek quiet and repose, and from the mowent of my arrival! have received vothing but Kindness, Although 1 appear before you as a stranger, Tam not, | am not alcogetber wa- acquainted with your history. Your ga! with me in every bactle frow the siege of Yorktown to the batue of Antieam,and bere I bear witness w their devotion to the cause for which we are fighting. (Here the uproar compelied the General to cease tor « few tmo- ments.) 1 also have te speak of the ever faithful, ever true Taylor; the dashing, iutrepid Kearny—men who have given their lives for the maintenance of oar govern ment. And before bidding you good night | hve thls piece of advice 10 give you:—While the army we Jighiing, you as citizens se thal the war is procccuted Jor Ue preserva. tion of the Union and the constitution, for your nation ality and your rights on citizens. It was alpost impossible for the Genoral, after con. eluding his short and most appropriate epeceh, to return to the interior of the hots! Hivery avenue was crowded to suffocation, even the stairways. ‘After reacbing his rooms the band performed a chorus from the opera of “Kruani,”’ aud the ‘McClellan Polka,!* composed by the leader of the band and dedicated to the General. Here the crowd called again for the General in the most vocKaroue manver, when he appeared ut his window and reiterate his former words. No such domenetration, political or otherwise, was ever before witnessed im Trenton, It was a tribule to « true man, and one worthy of the gallant State of New Jorsey and her citizens Here the ceremonies ended, and the crowd dispersed without noise of confusion, with three times three and « tiger for Genoral McClellan, There has been oo more satiafactory, ence to the Geverai of resj@ct and esteem than that given him by the eitizene of Tronion aud ite vicinity. It ie the moro gratifying to him because the work of afew hours only, and wot being the preparation of many days. He was ovidently pleased ‘The whoie affair was successful, aud passed off without anything w disturb the harmony of the meeting. If there were enemies of the General among the cro they wisely kopt silent; but Tam got ancharrtable enough to think that any were prosent, ‘This is tho first demonstration of any kind since he has boen relieved (row his command of the Army of the Poto- mac, and, although im & quiet country city, the crowas which poured forth to see and hear bim give proot that wherever be goes the result will be the same, His friends will increase bourly, uatil the whole coumtry will delight to do tim honor, There are very many who know him only as General McClellan, but who will, when brought io contact witb him, see his superiority over others and acknowledge it. Ae remarked before, his star fe atilt in the aseendant, and the time wil! come when the whole country will be glad to honor George 1. Mevielian, Large numbers of visitors are arriving bere trom Wash- ington, Philadelphia, New York and other placos, aif anx jous to pay their respeote bo the recent commander of the stand puiitioian, bar Army of the Potomac, wie expremaes an earnost desire to Fenuain porfvetly quiet. press from New York, Philadelphia ant Washington are also flocking here im oonakderable numbers Reportory, for Au incredible number of letters arrive with every mail, directed to the General, McClellan Urged for the + Senatorship. Varexaow, N. J., Now. 18, 1962. The Daily Register of ths city nominates Gen, George B, MeCiellan for the United Stites Sevatorshyp, made vacaut by the death of John R, Thomson. New Jersey Senator Harris’ Upinion of McClell Kemoval. ALNANY, Nov. 12, 1862. ‘Tho preas, within the last few days, meme w have taken some uiterest in the remarks made by me tw my Jaw class, in relation to the removal or General Mei lel- Jan. As what [said on that oecuniou bas been, to some extent, misreported, 1 take the Liberty of stating pre~ cively What oceurred. AB vearly 48 [ean reeelloct, it Me as (ollows:—On entering my classroom on Monday morne ing, and before proceeding with amy lecture, the clase called for my opinion as to the removal of Molevan. 1 then said:—Ihe removal of General McCiellan has both surprived and grieved ine. f think it is great mistake, I regara lim as the ablest general the war bas yet Drought to notice. Tam not aware of any sufficient grounds for this step; but if 1 must be done, then I think the adininistration have done it in the best way. I ree gard Burnside as an able general—the next best man for the place, I know thut General McClellan has conidence in hita, and I believe that, so far as he is able, he will carry ont the plans and policy of MeClellan. Alter alluding W the appointment of+ General Hooker to a. command under General Burnside, and expressing my confidence in him,] proceeded with my lecture. All this occurred within the walls of my own classroom, and with no expectation it would ever pass beyond them. Yours, with respect, TRA HARRIS. A Card from General Wool. HRADQUARTERS, MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Fromm Amey Cora, Battin, Nov. 11, 1862. In the report, as published in the newspapers, of “the Commission, consisting of the follow og officers:—Major General D, Hunter, United States Volunteers; Major Gene- ral G. Cadwallader, United States Volunteers: Brigadier General ©, C. Auger, United states Volunteers; Major Dona Piatt, A. A. G., United States Volunteers; Captain F, Rall, ‘A. D/C,, United States Volunteers, and Colonel J. HoR, Judge Advocate General—called by the government”to investigate the conduct of certain oftcers connected with and the circumstances atiending the abandonment of Maryland Heights and the surrender of Harper’s Ferry ,1 find the following remarks applying to myself:— “<The Commission would not have dwelled upon thie painful subject were it not for the fact that the oifleer who placed the incapable (Colonel Miles) in commavd should share the responsibility; and, in the opinion of the Com- mission, Major General Wool is guilty to this oxtent of a grave disaster, and should be censured for his conduct.” If the report of the Commission in relation to the sur- render of Harper's Ferry has no more truth for its foun> dation than is contained in the above paragraph, it can ouly be regarded ag @ fiction, without a shadow of proof for its foundation. i is not true that I placed this ‘incapable (Colonel Miles) in command of Harper's Ferry.” He wis thore ia minand when I assumed control of thia department, and bad be®h ordered to establish his headquarters there on the 20th of March, by Major General McCleilan, thea General-in-Chief. On the 30th of April the Secretary War sent tho following order to Colonet Miles, at Hary Ferry :—‘‘You will please make daily reports of the state ‘of your command to this department.”” 1 have not now time to notice further the ‘censure’ of the Commission, When | um at leisure it will receive the attention which tt merits, JOHN E. WOOL, General United States Army, The War and the Draft—Resolutions by the City Governgnent—Another Nominee Office of Street Commissioner BOARD OF ALDERMEN. This Board met yesterday. Alderman Jrnemian offered the following © Whereas, the quota of troops under the last call of the Presitent is understood to be not yet full, and the Gov- ernor of this State has erdered a draft to be made from among our citizens to cover said deficieucy, which con- seription will bear with unexampled severity upon many whe are pecuniarily unable to procure substitutes; and whereas, this deticiency can possibly be filled by an en- ergetic effort on our part, with the assistance of our libe- ral minded citizens; therefore, Resolved, ‘That the Committee on Natioval Affairs as- certain aud report to thit Board at its next meeting, or as soon thereafter as possibie, the whole ainount of the deficiency in syd quota, so far as regards the city and county of New York. Resolved, That said committee be requested to imme- diately woulor with the Governor of this State tnrough Judge Advocate Anthon, with a view to having those of our citizens declared exempt from this draft who may furnish w recruit each for the army now engaged in de- fending the integrity of tho national Union, Adopted unanimously. ‘The name of Henry A. Smythe, sent in by the Mayor for confirnution as Street Commissioner, was rejected by # vote of eight to five. Adjourned. Brooklyn City News. A1ixGed Brotauity at Ska.—The brig Margaret, Caps, smth, wich left Belfast, jreland, on the 20th of Septem ber, arrived at the Atlantic Dock, Brooklyn, on Wednes- day evoulng. As s00n thereafter as the sailors could come on shore they proceeded to the Forty-third preciuet station house, and preferred charges of il] treatmea’ against James W. Cook, the mate of the veseo!, and Wil- jain Jones. the steward, whom they accused of having beatea one of the hands, named William Little, in so brutal a manner that he died in consequence on the voy- age. ‘The statement of the sailors i# to the eflect thas ue, ipped as « hand to do any kind of work, A ofdvred ( a (ue duties of a seaman, which he was , aud Was there spikes and wicked until at jengeb be by lijured that death resulted. Lite was y Owe yews oface, When be shifiped be is iy have been @ stout, heaitay man, capable of any amount of hard work, he vessel Was On the ty seven days. (he i!) treatmeut of the de- horuly after leaving Belfast, apd con- y Oi lnsdeath On the bth of Ocwber, men, be was ordered aloft, and, tind- wble of doing the work required of him, deck, When the tnate, 4s alleged, struck with « belaying piu, inflicting two severe cashes, one ou the lop of the bead and the other om tue temple. Aithough weakened from the il usage be bad received, he was still compelled to do duty until ke sank down from sieer exhaustion. fhe day before be. died be wie: sent to the boid, where he laid himself down upon somo riggiag woul the day following, when, with the aa ance of some of the sailors, be crawled to the fore- castie, and laid birasel’ down upon bis bunk. While lying there beipless the. steward, as alleged, struck him with @ molasses jug. He diod about four o’eloek the same after- and was buried at sea, The crew of the eves, a8 it is Ob their state uls entirciy that the Charges against the officers rest. nawes ace Henry tawards, Jon Mahoney, Jobi and Jowes Waiker, seamen, and Wiliam aud Henry MeAnally, lab rers. who smuggled thomselveg ‘on board the vessel at Beltast, for the purpose of coming to Awerica, The accused parties bavye been given iD charge of the United stales authorities. The People of Ex Am are Friends. fO THE KDITOR OF THE HERALD. ‘Sr, Nicwo.as Horst, Noy. 13, 1861 The Linglish aristocracy eat, growl and aide with the South, The Englwen people are famishing and sido with the North, While the rich feast the poor starve, Th® segession plutocracy aud the republic buting aristocracy use the toadying shopocracy to make the haif fed opera- tives in Lancashire pass secession resolutions, But the poopie invariably refuse, The Times writes on twosub jects—abusofiol America, distress in Lancasbire, Th® Times represoute the clubocracy. The peopio bave uo representation. America offers one dred aud sixty wcres of good iaud and citizenship in five years to (bese (actory hands. Cov we not assist ‘their arrival here? Can we not seod over & small cargo of corn to show our good wi!l to the English peopter if you approve of it | will devote the proceeds of w lecture at the Academy to tbat purpose, by way of introducing the idea, I it were kuowo that you would receive scriptions, or would point out # to do £0, lieve that’ there are many .\mericans who would tribute to these worthy mechanics, who refuse to with robeldom, although repeatedly offered seces money. Mr. Mason bas twice been among therm, but tbe Knglsb poopie sand by te North. GEO, FRANCIS TRALY. GENERAL MEAGIIEN'S IRISH BRIGADE, The full city and United states bounties ace still being iven to all recruits joining General Mengher’s Tristt igade, They have never been withdeawn from it, though they bave been from other « ‘eau tzatic \nother: ou by € detachment of recruits will be this afternoon, under charge © turuing to resume their commands. ab ones before the bounties are stopped. SWORD PRESENTATION. Svrvotk, Va., N ‘An ciegaut sword, sash and beit, costing $200, wore presented to Captain Diggs, oue of Our most exemplary omieing Young piicers. On the sword ts engray Presented to Captain D. W. Diggs, as @ token of eds re estovm, by the members of Cony B, One fimdred vd Thirty second regiment New Work Volans Suftoik, Va., 1962." The Captein acknowledged ‘surprise in the woods of Virgina, and mbers of the company vary lhundsomely appreeiiunn of Dix aumble endeavors work before thew, indeed [06 he fi Gheus oF Ub