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Army of the Potomac. the truce — the Virginia military bill — Importances of action — Determination of the North army of Pennsylvania--volunteering — all caller upon to Help — departure of Gen. Beauregard--his zeal and industry, &c., &c. [correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.] Army of the Potomac, February 4, 1862. The present armistice granted by the Heavens being more effectual than any that could be vouchsafed by any earthly power, as far as any real, active operation of the military is concerned, naturally causes us to pause and reflect upon our condition and preparation for future wants. These wants have been ably discussed, as well by yourselves as by your correspondents; but it can not be repeated too often that an early, and thorough organization of the military force of the State is urgently demanded by every consideration of safety and independence.--While the North have their armies already marshalled to make their forays as soon as the weather
The Daily Dispatch: February 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Burnside Flees — Roanoke Island — Destination of the Expedition, &c. (search)
The Burnside Flees — Roanoke Island — Destination of the Expedition, &c. We have been permitted to make the following extracts from a private letter, which may serve to throw some light upon the intentions of the great Burnside Armada: Beaufort, Feb. 4, 1862. The Safety Committee here sent down a messenger a few days since to Ocracoke for the purpose of obtaining intelligence of the movement of the fleet at Hatteras Inlet. The messenger reached Ocracoke on the 2d inst. He reports that he was at the Ocracoke light-house, distant twelve miles from Hatteras Inlet, on Saturday, the 1st instant, and could see distinctly with a glass. He observed that there were fifty vessels over the swash, and in Pamlico Sound there were thirty-three steamers and seventeen sail vessels. In addition to these, there were about fifty vessels lying inside the inlet, including seven large steamers. This statement is corroborated by the pilots at Ocracoke. He also states that he saw two