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R IMPORTANT FROM THE RAPIDAN. Forward Movement of tho Army of the Potomac. A Battle Expected at Ger- | -~ Ay Awe?) y mania Ford. Our Troops in Splerdid Condition for Fighting. Reported Dea hs of the Rebel Generals Posey and Ewell, ae, hee Mr. Thomas M. Cook’s Despatch. ARMY OF THE PoToMac, Nov. 26, 1868. ‘TE ARMY ON THE MOVE, The national Tianksgiving will be celotrated by the Army of the Pot: mae by again going forth to meet the enemy, mar hing with fight hearts and elastic steps, cou- ident of suc ess in the battle in which they may be en- geged, while the tho isands of loyal people at the North are supplicating the ‘reat Ruler of tLe Universe to give wisdom to their leader and rongth to their arms, The army moyes at dayligit, As I write the gray dawn begins to manifest itfolf,a:d on every hand the note of prepa ation is sounled. ‘he moriiing is clear ead cold,andthe roads ina passable condition; but, as ea she former occasion, the movement was stopped just ‘Bs the troops were wheeling into Jine; so now something may oceur to cause a halt, thus rendering it imporeible ia | me to give the detiils of the movement at this timo, Let it sufljce to say that, substantially, the same plan Loids for the adyunce now commencina as tLe one adopt- @1on Monday. Mp3 aud charts prepored for that movo- ment will amply Hlustrete this, It may be significant of the rcsult of the movement to Mention that op Monday morning. General Gregy moved Bis division of cayalry according to orders issued tho eveuivg previous, He crossed \tie Ripidan at Eltis’ Ford | with bis whole commend, : apturing a few prisoners and riving tho rebel pickets back with some loss. When he had perfected bis crossing he received tho countermand- tng orders, and was obliged to recross to this side of the river, This movement demonstrates the fact that the revels have only astrong picket force, with some artillery, below Mitchell's Ford. Their lino extends along the south bank of the river from the vicinity of White's Ford to Mila ruv, where it bends to the south, following Aho weet bank of Mile run, which is strongly fortified. gAt, the fords below Mile run they merely have small detach. ments of troops; with artillery, to prevent our scouting Parties from crogsing; but it is possible that since the Publication ef General Mende’s plan of movement, md the couseqtent suspension of the movement, that ‘they have streagthoned theso points and will make a dosporate effort to old them. A DiTLig, is expected at Germania Ford or -at Jacobs’ perbaps at ‘beth. The corps of A. P. ‘Hill bas the. WeROE the rebel ‘line, thet of Ewell the right. Inil's c6q)a-wan reviewed by Jeff. Davis ia person on Tuceday em fwoll's yomterday, "$I RRORL ORSERALS POSRY AND RWHI, REPORTED DEAD. Information bas just been received of a positive nature that the rebel Genera; Posey has died from wounds re- cetved im the battle of Bristoo Station, Ewell tixs been absent from‘his corps for some time from sickness, and it is reported in the rebel lines to day ‘hat be-ciso is dead. Early is commanding the corps ‘temporsr ily. GENERAL BIRNEY. Major General B:roey appited for and reccived leave of abeewce for twenty days on account of a severe attack of rbeumatism ; but on being advised of the contemplated fMorement today by his corps commandet, General French, replied that be ‘should not avail himself of the teave unless be sbould find himself among tho strag- errs. Mr. Frank G. Chapman’s Despatch. HEADQUARTERS OF THK ARMY OF THE Poromac, } In 1x Finy, Nov. 26, 1862. * j ‘THE ENTIRE ARMY MOVING, ‘The entire Army of the Potomac is moving this morn- ‘mg, and before this oan reach you we shall have had a ght, unless the enemy shall bave taken the hint and moved toward Richmond, Inever saw an army in better spirits or conditien. ‘The roads have dried-wonderfully iu the last twenty-eight Bours, and are in tolerable condition now. Headynarters broko up about eight o'clock this mern- tng. The last train leaves here ata quarter to eleven for Alexandria, and this ‘dinpatch will be the last you will Fecelve from me until wo return from beyond sto Rapidao. Mr. William Young's Despatch. Rarramaxvocx Station, Va., Nov, 26, 1890, ‘THE ARMY MARCHING TO BATTLE. ‘Fue bearts of the people-will be gladdoned by the intoi- Mgence that the Aemy of the Potomac is entering upon a ‘movement which may prove to be the most important it ‘ever made. Later despatehcs to-night may inform you of Ae points where tt will firetcaoet the cnemy in its triuma- phant progress, for there is.no other opinion in the army ‘Shan that #s progrees will bec triumph. Here no sound of canvonading has ettracted aitention; but at Mauascis artillery Gring was hoard ducing the morning, which ‘Appeared te be in the directiomof one of the fords onthe Rapidan, ‘The march and the route of the infantry corps and cavalry divisions cannet be desa:ibed until the shock of arms resounde aloug the linos; wot it may be remarked sthatveyery one in the ranks seomed to rogard himeolf a ero, and appeared determined to-condact himself iu the Approaching coatest as becomes atrawe man and true There is some mud, which, to 4 limited extent, impedes the progress of artillery ané supply trains, but the roads Are cordaroyed, so shat nowiing bar been stuck isthe mud fue far. Ove of the grandest sights ever witnessed was the Column of infantry as tieey macched tesrards thoir dest: Bation and victory, Itis the flest time for a long period hat the Army of the Potomac kas cut a@9elf loose from Supply stations, and moved with its sapply trains laden for » Wok march, Never has i¢ been i& condition to nove with so great cewrity as now, every pound of bag. @*qe wad camp equipage oot abseletely mecessary for @ally une haying beon sent <o the rear. ‘The weether is magnificent. Tho dey the most pleasant that a Noveesber sum ever shee upon and (his evening the pole moon illumi tho way to Midde the footatops of the soldier wherever ho may go ‘There te Overy appearance that there will be a week of wood weather for campaigning, and, /f so, it may be a week most momentous for tne whold countey bas been one of Meade's army enables Lim 10 do, the faal biow may be most speedily given to tbe rebellion, aod ibe Geseioas fabric of the Southern confederacy will tom! to bbe ground | The jast supplies for the present oo the tine or tue | Orange and Alexandria Railroad were iavaed to the fate last night, an ty early this morniag ibe commissaries ao ternvsetors, with All (heir ants and camp equipage, bave been seut to Alexandria. The rail Foad despatch cars have also been sent to the same place arm nd the coostruction corps have removed an inew piock | and tools to the rear, The entire rot ae i A) ens Pee ea AEE trains will now be run beyond Rappahannock Station, and to that point only for special purposes. here at five o'clock this evening, but another is expected up this evening. @lip, at balf past egbt A. M., formed in the’ following order —Two guides, Sbovld | the army of Lee be crushed, a: (he numerical strongtn of | Glled with the (riends of the Mayoralty ticket the name of Mr ¥ ng stork of the FON? | para * 48. BOW Ab and of {ho WAY Lo \be Aloxandris depet, aud G9 J [gr phe porn, ‘ ? NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1863. THE POSITION OF BURNSIDE. The pms Situation Northwest, ae . \i HUNT SVILL! The last train left In the withdrawal of the surplus army property, the re- moval of the soldiers unfit for duty, and the hundreds of clerks and employes connected with the supply depart- ment, there has been no confusion, no collision and no ac. cidents, Tho management of this military railroad bas been in truth most admirable and efficient in all its do- partments. The line of telegraph extends to this point. The mail ‘wagon left here at six o'clock for the headquarters of the army; but no othor ~_— came up from Alexandria or has gone through. Your correspondents at the front are animated by the purpose to close yp their reports speedily and as frequont- ly ag possidie, while the writer of this will hover in the rear and at length accompany that part of the army which will follow in the footsteps of the remainder of the army, and yet bo in season to share inthe honors of a glorious campaign and wear the laurel wreath of victory. The Press Despatch. ‘Wasmverox, Nov, 26, 1863. A gentleman who reached this city to-night from the Army of the Potomac says that Jeff. Davis reviewed Gen. Lee's troops yesterday. Tho roads are now in toleratly good travelling condi- tion. Tho nows from Chattanooga was telegraphed from Washington to the headquarters of the Army of the Poto- mec. It soon became known 'to the seldiers, who received it throughout our now moving lines with the wildest de- Light and cheers. ‘They are all enthusiastic to follow the brilliant example of their compatriots, and will very soon have that oppor- tunity. EAST TENNESSEE. Burnside Safe, and to be Reinforced, &e., &e., &e. Wasnrsctoy, Noy. 26, 1863. Official information recetved from General Burnside down to the 23d induces the belief that he is safe. 711) be supplied aud reiaforced. The Labor Movement. THE BROOKLYN PLASTERERS’ SOCIETY. A special mocting of the Plasterers’ society of Browk!yn was heid at their roome, corner of Court and Joralemon streets, on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of avelst- Jag the machinists of New York in their strike for higher wages. Mr. gar presented report from the machin- ists ou strike, and explained their grievances to the so ciety. ‘ibe report was warmly debated, Mesere. Haton and Dason contending cloquentiy that the machinists should be supported in thetr lawful demands, and Mr. Wright contending that the terers should strike for themselves and vot mind the machinists just now. Mr, Dillon said he wag surprised that there should be one voice to throw @ damper on this matter. Mr. D. spoke a full half hour in favor of the machinists’ demand, and offered the follow ing reselution: — Resolved, That the members of thie society Me taxed Aifty cents aweek until the machinists get what they demand. ‘This was carried with only one dissenting voice THE TIN PLATE ANT SHEET IRON WORKERS, The United Tin Piate, Copper and Sheet Iron Workers’ Protective Union held.a large meeting on Thanksgiving Day, at Whitestone, in accordance with a resolution pase. ed at their last meeting. They met in a body at James And took the boat for Lunter's Point, then the cars ‘to Flusbing. where they drum corps seription Workers’ Protective Union of New York and then the delegates, with two apleniid American. {i aod In this order mar. to Whitestone Upon arrivt: hen a bauner bearing the following in- & recoae was taken for dimmer, and after the same waa o Of the meeting was called to order ty resident, whe stated ¢he object of the meeting after which speeckes were made by several gentlemen of the Cnion The Whitestone tiusmiths were invited to come forward, « the roll and become gaembers of the Voion, wh rhowing ade n to the best wh other they pai haviug atta.oed the DEMOCRATIC MAYORALTY RATIFICATION M This evening the Cooper Jmstitute te ex; 1 A. Boole ia insoribea. ¢ at and several other promigeat men are ¢ duress the meeting ©. GODYRRY GUNTHER AND BOOLE. The MeKoon General Committee will bout a meeting fern ng at the Sincisir House, 0 order (0 forward the interests of C Godfrey Vonther in the coming Mayor alty corsest Const Ca endare This Day. Pus Coom Cncret Part 1 Short Caucesm Nos. a ort 11—Short Causes—Nos 4250, t—Part 1 2491 68h, 719, 670 ari, OO, O61, B10, Parh j.—Adjourned Ho thea & Coited Tin Plate, Copper aud Sheet Iron Brook!y ay SAK lrare —~ TINE. AUREL ea DOWELL NEWS FROM THE SOUTH. War the Sole Policy of the 3 Rebetis. REBEL DISASTERS ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK, The Union Prisoners and the Government Rations. A PLOT T@ BURN RICHMOND. THE CROPS FY GEORGIA AND ALABAMA, Rew Ren ke. War the Sole Policy for the South, {From the Richmond Examiner, Nov. 24 ‘While a furious invading enemy is laying ie our far flelds, ing udeoniitional submission to its ernment, oflering me no terms of peace, nor even hinting “s negotiation for peace upon'any other’ basis, but avow- Ing the unanimous purpose to deprive us of all right, of Jew and of all property; and while our devoted armies are to the field, with theirarms in their bands and their banners flying, to defy and'rosigt and beat back that foul invasion, wo do not comprehend how any man im the confederacy can—we do not say get “honorable peace” — but even talk of honoravle peace, save by vanquishing those invading enemies If the political system of those jnvading enemies breaks up, by reason cf reverses iv war, or financial troubles; if certain States of their “Uuion’’ remember that they have State right#, aud act upon them by seceding from that Union, and offering us a pence, 80 far as they arc concerned, it will be well; that ‘Will aid n8 materially in the one single task we have to achieve—the task of defeating and destr the mili- tary power of our enemies. Put reasonable Confederates would be at a loss to know how we can contribute to that happy state of things, except by continued and suc- borg te! Sette, a ince: Oar fen oe = eunning- est diplomacy ing; Our most inuating negotia- tor is the Confederate army jn line of battle «: Now we perceive that just as Congress is about to meet, certain frat ad of the confederacy are preparing the way for! discussions in that body about some other method of obtaining peace, The other method suggested, io £0 far as we can comprebend it. consists in the several States of the confederacy taking the matter ont of the hands of the Confederate government, ignor the government and the army, and all that army has done and suffered for the independence of the confederacy, and then making peace, each State for itself,as best it can, ‘There would be an honorable peace! We are sorry to have to mention that sech an idea has shown itself. It wi polieved that it was confined to about two newspapers, both of Raleigh, North Carolina. But somothing very similar is to be found in two other newspapers of Atlanta, Asit is extremely easontial that the time of this Congress should not be diverted for one instant from the business of carrying on the war by any nmnatance There is nothing new from the Private t all ia quiet, and that the men are now occupied by the cht of making themselves cotafortable for the rigors © coming winter. Since the late disaster of tha capture two brigades, nothing of inte. rest has occurred. Meate ix close up to Lee, but seems afraid to risk a battle. Cur aim at ail times is to do oar army the fullest Justice, without fear, favor cr affection, and we gladly give place to the fellowing extract from © private letter from the army tn allusion to tho disaster:— “You no doubt have heard, through the papers, the par ticulars of our disaster on tue Rappahannock Had there been any possible chance cf escape by fighsing, there would nave been a different termination to the affair, but, cut off from the bridge, a dosp aud wide river im our reat, with the enemy in ovr roar and flank, there wns no alter: native but surreoder,er an indiscriminate massacre would Bave onsued. It was a sad blow to our brigade, aud is deeply deplored by them: tut | can assure you it was no fault of the men. They fought gallantly Against twonty times their mamber. “Mat they fou 4 lexs bravely more would have escaped. 1 am sorry t! there are some people who criticise our disaster rs harshly. It is galling enough to ue to (hink that we bave lost the largest portion of our brigede without having people who aro far away from the post of duty, en the comforts the soldier nevor gets, chiding’ us «404 cowardice. If there is any blame ist it rost where it belongs, but not on the men in the ranks, enemy for the last two days bas been showing wity On our right. though there i# no real pros- pect of an immediate advance, General Lee ie in 00 mood to retrest further, be is in what | calla belligerent mood, and if the Yankees give him but a chance he will compel a fight.’ Union Prisoners and Ration the An article io the Hxeaty, which appeared a fow ove | ago, headed “Brutal Action of the Pebe! Goverument—A New Crusade for the Union Prisoners.’ draws forth the following statement from the Richmond Reaminer of Nov 24 — eral Meredith, on the 12th, enclated to our com Iisnioner the following letier, addressed to s*Capeain Edward A. Fobos, Libby P Portness Mosnor, 2 Captain Rowan A. Pores L hon Va ae vsand Ss" aeoren, Brig ud Agen: Of Exch: ald prompt ¥ returned it, wih tbe ful showing nti revurned Brigadier Gencrs) Meredith ful ve 1 have scien int 1 incloding canaes, eared 19 sour sordie manner ip which (bat ip jo be done Pid 00 goverued by our reg sll wt ssi int ayy i J \, il mpi RN as ae: GRO: - prisoners (to bed Government | 1) yn) Wy ey mT Au wz TOWN ROADS not yours, Tf you are not satisfied with those regulations, you can take back your rations and withhola 235 abe future. Agent of Exchange. Another letter, written, by our Commissioner on the 16th, assured General Meredith that while our authori ties would not allow directions to issve from Fortress ‘Monroe to a federal prisoner in Richmond to attend to the distribution of ratons, yet the provisions would be dis- Jee in contormity with “soe gare as woula be established prigon aut Those letters otters were dchvered to Lieutenant Colonel Irvine, the officer in charge of tho boat that brought the rations to City Point, After some considerable hesitation, he conciuded to take the jrovisions back to Fortress Monroe, and dnmediatsly. from that seat of lies issued the eport."which seems to haye infamed all Yankeodom, Confede: authorities bad pad oR, destined for the ‘starving prisoners in Rich- moma,’ tapat to City Point, to be received upon the terms propoved ‘our commiesioner. and at the very time cere of the Herald's editorial were hay -y ot & aul ey. j Prisovers. ‘Bt machs of the Yankee that herpes the Pow back to ‘Fortresn Me Saonroe re. re- ‘mained t! ut long enough to allow this mon- strous Ife to iitened. It may be well ee aww Jeena that we have ber offiesal fled we Ould ry Hi; the rations if to the Risa jetributed under the direction of Capt, Fobes) should not be received, the rations of our prison- ers in the bands of the Yankees would be reduced. An ANeged Plot to Burn the City of Richmond Disclosed by a Union Pri. soner. [From the Ve get Ex«miner, Nov. 24] The plot to ifberate t) ‘ison: overpower or murder the guards ied beta a much as possible of Richmond—whieh plot = ete in there columns yertarday—it seems disclosed to the authorities through one of the Yannee prtoners. ant an iventica- tion, immediately instituted, disclosed the startling fact that'such a plan was really on foot, and that ite timely discovery alone preveoted t being mae The first revelations were ber, and again about the Slet. i Leciadners > tive evidence wae brougbt to licht through bination: early in November. Soon after the deemed serious enough to squash betore ft came tow heading, and it was accomplished in auch a manner as to indicate to the ten or twelve thousand conspirators that their game was tv our own bands. and that the authori ties were “masters of the situation.” Jt is very positively asserted that the Yankee com- mander at Fortress Monroe was in the secrets of the con- Spirators, who were to receive very matorial ald from mon See geen (om not Known) upon streets of day, F rtunalely for the confederacy, tho disclosures & tat have followed the denouement have fixed the Argus oyes of the upon sach. and, true as daylight follows aar they ‘vill os a oe be brought to stand in an ignominious light before the to ‘state of suspension between heaven Lee. Foster, commanding the Department of North Caroling and East Virginia, wa undoubtedly aware of the existence of such a plot. and gave it aid and counte- nance, promising to have a force of cavairy ready to pro: tect the rear of the released prisoners and to supply them with arms to enable them to cut their way to Fortress Monroe, ‘The plot, it has been further earned, included the de struction of the arsenals. goverpment works, the impor. tant bridges scrows the James, and the guedonts at the navy yard at Rocket's. We will not intimate that this destroctive programme could have been carried out, 4 would rather congratulate the citizens of Ri their delivery from the barest pomeibility of such fright. oa gees as must baye ensued bad the plot ripened into revolt, rh who slept soundly in - — at night were aware or even dr of ‘oleanic demon that feigned slumber in their midst wy ‘waiting for the sig- nal to burst the cords of military restraint and rict in flame and blood. ‘Thanks to a providential interposition, the authorities, forewarned, are forearmed, and the day or night when such a revolt could have been success{ul ia past. Union ee Removed to Danville. From the same Taman tore. Seven hondred more priory bri Berg sent from Rich- mond to Danville yester dred in all quartered at tice aia inland — rornl ee" ety discovered plot to release the prisoners here has remi ed the government that it is best to distribute an evi, and thus destroy its lateut foree, like gunpowder, in case of an explosion, A Prison for the © Pri 483 Ain. i in Georgia Ameri writ 8 te, with acoom! It is con. templated to make Richmond the n depot, but enous b will be retained bere to meet the occasional de- | mands of exchange. The Crops tn Ge A letter, dated Columbus thos speaks of the crops i Pg country, from bere to ile, seems to be groan. under the weight of immense crops of corn and wheats recently and now being harvested. During our trip up the Alabama river, Wednesday and Thursday last, from Mopile to beaten the banks presented two al most unbroken fields ot sthendia lendid corn, with pens tempo. rarily, but securely, ae up to bold the Roveroment’s | tithe, at every potnt where a boat can land, and these places are certainly bot more than a mile apart. A list of stopping points which I made as Tcame up has three hundred and fifty nawes on jt, It is utterly im possible for us to starve with soch crops to be gathered’. The government (the people here fay) will have to come and sel! when the tax in Kind has been collected. | never in pence times raw the hotel tables better eur with meate and vegetables, and in mong, places everything but good coffee, ton and * © The people here acknowledge that they soaresty feel the war, except in the want of luxuries, bigh prices, And the oceasional privation of a good pair of ferses by impresement. The Nichm end jee of Death, [From the Rie a Re Faamioer, Nov. 24.) Five tills advertised, and flour one hundred and twen ty.five doware per barrel! Who prates of famine and want? Who i# fuffering for the necesanrien of life? Doe ot all go “Mminrry as a inarringe Dell”? If (he skeleton come in, put @ Bw) ticket at fivo dolivre into te bony Mngere & ma qnertae ball costome aoon its beck #f bony links, and send tho gr sound of cotillion musi, get into the Dall room to the TATE LINE gy Ss ANS STATIONS North and Northeast of Knoxville. %, \ \ : oS y al ORRISTOWN ALBOTT 1OS@Y PLAIN \ OUR CAPTURED CORRESPONDENTS Letters from Them Written En Route to Richmond. Importance of Mosby’s Raids to the Rebels. His. Fancy for Horses from the Herald Stud, ae, &e., a. Scripting squads, and that the citizens have been hn | Pel'ed to band together for mutual protection. This state from enuire strangers! Who, after tn::, vaa aoupt Mafoe Mosby's courtesy. ~ Nothing of interest transpired ou the road from Aaburm to White Piaing, which, to uso bull, was not the road, Dut the Seld and the weods. Arriving at this point, the Major invited us into the residence of a gentleman resid: ing ip the vicinity, to whom we were formally intro- duced, and afterwards invited to partake of a warm and Dountiful breakfast, which we very cordially accepted and did ample justice to. The breakfast was rendered more agreeable by the presence of four very agreeable ladies. Alter breakfast we smoked « sevar tendered us by our host, and, through the further courtesy of Major Mosby, I now write these particulirs, asd forward them by his @ ecial express, For hig very marke! attention, if wo do not fool grate. ful, we feel at least complimented, and bid him bere ag cept our th nks ‘or many kind conrtasios, which hive 64 far succeeded in their iutent a3 CO make Us feel bis com- , pan ons, vot bis prisoners, Tarn in hopes, im ny uaxt, to bo abe to despaten.you | the latest news from Stuart's’ headquarters, which, if 1b be not ‘Important, will certaluly have perenserels y. INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTHWEST. claim to one | Atutes in Arkanvas—Te owt of Re- striction, on ihe Cotton Trade, Carro, Ill, Noy. 26. 1963. Late accounts from the Ark .nsa: river represent that the country is subject to frequent incursions of rebel cone of affairs reudors the efforts of the planters to gather in their crops ineffectual, and the amount of cotton gathered will be stall in comparison with the amount grown, ° The rebel foree of General Price is represented to: bo small, with no prospect of any movement on bis part. The Memphis Bulletis, in noticing arrivals there, BAYH jae It is betioved that in a few days the restrictinns now © preventiag cotton soming in (rom the country wii de oe A stuck here is rapidly decreasing. About balea reached here yesterday by boats, The Bi Of business done is small, and the quality of be eotton unchanged. Two hundred. and eight y-seved sheats of Sagar amd one hundred and twenty barrela B molasses have also arrived Meeting of the U pited States Christian Commission, PurtapeLraia, Nov. 26, 1863. An immense meeting was hekl here this evening, by the. Unite? Statos Christtim Commission, on bebalt of thé Union prisoners in Richmond. Bishop Potter, of Penns vania, presided. The building was filled to overflowing, many huntreds being unable to gain admittance. Addressee were delivered by Bishop Potter, Governor Brough, of Ohio; Major Boler, from the Libby prisog} George H. Stuart, President of tre Christian Commission, and others The collection amounted to over $10,000, and is fs expected it will reach $15,000, News from San Francisca. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25, 1863. Increasing trade with the Mexican .ports bas induced the placii 08 of an oxtra on that line. These steamerd: carry passenger” 484 freight to the lower coast and re: turn losdod with orcs {kom Mexico and the var ‘shipping placos along the Gu“2Fade river, Business will be generally susp “tded over Thanksgiving- Day. ‘About $130,000 have been subscribed <9 this city te. the national sanitary fund recently. Help for Gur Prisoners at Richmonay . an The United-States Sanitary Commission forwarded to the Union prigoners at Richmond, on November 17 aad 20, the following: 4,658 articies of ‘clothing, talaed at. 9,300 Ibs, food and stitmalants, Ageia Sundry articles, such as sou, tim cups, &6,, vaiued at Total...... ELLANEOUS. _ w NG VES—GAS HEATING stoves — -_= Warm your rooms Ki) so snare masts Bio ith ihe new rej Fat a 4 Girt, no ashes, no to carry. Economical. chesp, die, Pri woh a bag Founecas STOVE WORKS, 414 Broadway, below Canal street. Removan. ON WEDNESDAY, AY, NOVEMBER) 2m HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO SHI HUMANITY. The Patent Metallic Went Weather strip Company, Proprietors of Browne's Metalic ‘Weather Strip and wide dow Bauds will remove from 1 212 to their spacidas Wo have received the following from Mr, George | "00m, 64 Broadway. conuer Bleecker street, over the H. Bart, one of our correspondents, who was recently | hattan Savings Bank. ¢ captured by the guerilla chief Moaby, in Virginia. It was accompanied by a private letter from another of our cor- respondents, who happened to be with Mr. Hart at the time, and who of course also fell into the hands of the rebels. Mr. poy am Hart's Despatch. Ew Rovctr To en Uyoan Mosey's Kroorr, ‘Wire Prats, Va, Noy. 1, 1863. Farly this morniag Major Mosby, accompanied by seve- ralof bis men, suddenly made hie appearance at the home ¢f Mr. McCormick. in the town of Aubarn, Quietly reposing and totally unconscious of danger were frei two of your correspondents in the house alluded to. One of them was your humble servant, myself; the other's name I omit at his request , op his famity’s account. ‘The Grst intimation we received ef the presence of this formidable and almost mythical individual, the myste. rious and obiquitous Mosby, was the scream of the ladies, which apprised us of the fact, Sbortly after we were pe summoned to open tho door, which we reluctadtly gan We ARTE CIAL Eerit COMPANY, Dentists, obeyed, and found two gentlemen courteously tendering us the contents of two revolvers if we did not surrender, To resist was out of the question, the odds being too great, as the house was surrounded, and the onty weapon in the Party being asmali pocket pistol. To escape was like- wise impracticable, not to speak of the Insecurity of the attempt. So the only remaining alternative was accepted, and we surrendered. Tue ladies begged, implored and entreated in our be- half; but Mosby was unrelenting, and, finding their efforts abortive, the ladies threatened them with General Lee's displeasure, as we acted in the capacity of protectors to the domictl; but all to no avail,and we marched off in triumpb—I mean to Mosby's triamph—on our own horses, or, Ishould bave said, those belonging to tho Hxsauo, ge A Sere a a ie eras aids pao and iceth eat ‘extracted w ho 2o of charge fer, foresees ‘others ineerte ant Biridenih strecta a TISTRY.. B, ORI x 286 GRAND 1 Cnn x ’ A are extractifilg th ponitively lihoat pal eee aeerens ob. wiroes ex For entwting whe mn artificlal teeth are AINLESS TOOTH EXT! pA Oxide.—1n order to furn' 2 ygleb ued we therefore bi: Pehy laeite Sat Be Fifth street. N. lity of es Tower than can be finished by’ privaus tt ated 8.1 AY VING att4u ‘ without rr. J aireet, two ‘ioctl from’ Bread Tile reconimendation te those su: from Toothacher” Kare Chance, 205 Mott street NEW P PUBLICATION. Is a =e Butte ri) Mini Bt at aot gENOR, mee way, Mew York. a curiona book re one, Contents table ‘free, ‘ite iz mareet; at Whe principal newspaper cout the country 5 RNER'S, wok’ the euthor, Dr. ore, Lae W Browd HE MARRIAGE be ~* gary of Sg oe ty’ Pa aby then in our possession. We rode along letsurely, Major Ly Ey Ke vot gue aoa oy ha ra ee Nassau street, Mosby opening & conversation which soon became bighly interesting. We soon discovered that the Major was a very different personage from what be is described. Jn his address and demeanor he is a perfect gentieman, and io bis relations with ourselves was highly courteous. He is about twenty-cight years of age, of prepossessing appearance, and certainly the re verse of the picture drawn of him in newspapers generally. He wears the uniform of « major ia the regular rebel service. By profession he is a law yer, and with a considerable share of native shrewdness combines the acquired tact of the professional attorney. In bis movements he displays great energy, and, as an evidence of bis powers of endarance, accompanies his mé@n on all their expeditions. On this occasion the object of his visit to Acburn was to make a reconnoissance, as he frequeatiy does prior to the period be contemplates making a strike. 1 understand that Genoral Loe was sup- plied with the information by Major Mosby which induced bim to make his late advance, and bis means for acquiring knowledge of the movements of the Union army at any time are perfect At an instance: when the pontoon bridges wore tn transit to General Meade's army some two or three weeks since, Mosby had conveyed information of the fact to General Stuart before the bridges reached the army. frienda im Burope Rence his services are almost invaluable. Originally with «force of sixty or seventy, be bas in France. Ac. mre creased it to some two or three hundred men, and with these be annoys our army, which he assails ja ali posl- tions, and by his frequont captures of valuable and wecos- Cx Bary supplies has rendered bimseif a person of consider- able importance to the rebels. He sent to General Stoart some few days since one hundred and three mules captured from the Union army, and for which the quartermaster paid him, in rebel fands, three hundred | dollare per head Mosby's mon, such as Ihave seen, are intelligent beyond | the average, and seem to revere their leader, who, to | unanimous: nee their own words, can wear out any four of them by his tabors, My fellow prisoner and myeelf have waught to com plain of wat unceremonious disturbance from a sound sleep and a warm bed at a dinagreeably early hour in the morning, and a cold ride, some cighteon miles. 10 counterbalance thie, we have the apparent prospect of « winter residence at one of the most fashionable cities Of the South—fair Richmond—a privilege certainly dented to many eager thousands in the Union army. We are tola that the Hotel de Libby, in ita capacity, nambor Of guests and extent gf reputation, exereds any hotel in Richmond, and it is added that rooms there are pre- PAed jor ue advange, What distinguished attention beading, * write amp wi i the tariff have et poise to omit all advertisements coun! Bvt. eae Te toall parts furattare of me cp AMERICAN ees COMPANT, rw ND PARCKLS ¥ 00 day rene bacon foramen, twice every pant a ation of Sepa oe Ree Police Justicn, war ri omen ne ominated gf Convent or oad withdrs t for Atderman'ot twe Ley A dermanic dis ret, and desires the’ his raat At the o ming election for the oer Ary super ve high oated jo ‘the commu oe reneoent) . This cat arete the Or address the agency ae Ing to the crowded state of out columns we are Pag mnitare et CHRI uz, AS PRESENTS me it sent us up to date Load or iy gi Engiand, eo ate aly te ae ye = aera Br AO POLITICAL. ONSTITUTION AL U Seal Der, eas iis, Chnrean ot Comrentinn, Toa = Whe und zine Movart ¥ satiasr <~ Dt baton AND CONSTITUTIONAL NOMINATIONS, For Police Jnatice. WELSH 0! weit ward. Civt. Justice CHARLES B. JENKINS, of Twenty second ward: led rd a ee Avettiacweuts evimime bedar tne

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