FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC; Gen. Grant Visits the New Lines; How the Soldiers Will Vote (10/25/1864)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 10/25/1864

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WASHINGTON, Monday, Oct. 24.

The TIMES' special correspondent with the Fifth Army Corps transmits the following to this bureau:

WELDON ROAD, Saturday, Oct. 22.

Gen. GRANT made an informal visit to the new lines established on our left, by the recent advance. The Lieutenant-General, accompanied by Maj.-Gen. MEADE, Brig.-Gen. HUNT, Chief of Artillery of the Army of the Potomac, and Gen. CRAWFORD, of the Fifth Corps, made a detour of the lines; starting from the "Brick" or "Yellow House," riding rapidly along the lines of intrenchments, and visiting each of the principal forts along the line. On reaching the lines of the Ninth Corps, the cortege was met by Gen. PARKE, commanding, and the ride was resumed and continued until they again reached the headquarters of the Fifth Corps. It being unexpected, scarcely any demonstration was made. The Generals and their staffs were in fatigue dress.

The second bulletin from Gen. SHERIDAN was received at sunset, and the news was received with renewed enthusiasm. The deeds of the glorious Army of Western Virginia renews the ardor of the troops, gives them fresh spirit, and urges them on to fresh efforts for the suppression of the rebellion. When the Army of the Potomac strikes its next blow, it will be both powerful and decisive.

The New-York soldiers are going for the Union ticket. The Michigan boys are shoulder to shoulder with their brothers of the Empire State. The Pennsylvania troops keep "well closed up" in the rear. A heavy majority may be reckoned on for the Union nominees from this army. Send along your ballots, they are wanted.

Everything remains very quiet at present, the old routine of picket firing still continues.

GEORGE F. WILLIAMS.

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From the Army of the Potomac: Gen. Grant Visits the New Lines – 2
From the Army of the James: Rebel Account of the Late Victory – 2
The War in Kentucky and Tennessee: Reported Rebel Invasion against the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad – 2
Retreat of Price – 2
News from Washington – 2-3
Abatement of Nuisances – 3
The Confederates and Neutrality – 3
Editorial: The Transcendent Issue – 3-4
Editorial: The Rebels in Missouri – 4
The Latest Peace Address from England – 4
The Railroad Question – 4
Railroad Accidents – 4

[Homer_J_Simpson]

From the Army of the Potomac: Gen. Grant Visits the New Lines – 2
From the Army of the James: Rebel Account of the Late Victory – 2
The War in Kentucky and Tennessee: Reported Rebel Invasion against the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad – 2
Retreat of Price – 2
News from Washington – 2-3
Abatement of Nuisances – 3
The Confederates and Neutrality – 3
Editorial: The Transcendent Issue – 3-4
Editorial: The Rebels in Missouri – 4
The Latest Peace Address from England – 4
The Railroad Question – 4
Railroad Accidents – 4