Posted on 12/07/2023 4:41:49 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
Special Dispatch to the New-York Times.
WASHINGTON, Sunday, Dec. 6.
Rumors from the front to-night are to the effect that LEE's whole army is on this side of the Rapidan.
It is also believed that he has been reinforced by a portion of LONGSTREET's corps from East Tennessee.
On yesterday evening two empty trains were dispatched to the front, for the purpose, it is supposed, of bringing back the surplus baggage of our army.
The impression begins to prevail here, notwithstanding semi-official denials, that the Army of the Potomac will go into Winter quarters on the line of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, some distance this side of the Rappahannock.
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Department of the Gulf: Arrival of the Steamship Evening Star – 2
From Chattanooga: Interesting Rebel View of the Late Defeat – 3
The Army of the Cumberland: The Burnside Relief Expedition – 3
From Nashville: Trial of Gurley for the Murder of Gen. McCook – 3
From Arkansas-Rapid Increase of Loyal Sentiment – 3-4
From Fortress Monroe – 4
The Relief of Union Prisoners – 4
The Burning of the Isaac Newton: Terrible Scene on the Hudson – 4-5
Late Southern News: Later from Richmond –5
News from Washington: Our Special Washington Dispatches – 5-6
Editorial: John C. Breckinridge – 6
Editorial: Strategy and Victory – 6-7
Editorial: Slavery as a War Force – 7
Amusements this Evening – 7
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