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m. The report of their retiring upon Richmond, however, I am inclined to doubt — the more probable theory being that they have merely left the front for a more secure and better fortified position behind their second range of batteries. The fight Near Suffolk. Washington, Dec, 3. --The following has been received at the headquarters of the army: Fortress Monroe, Dec. 2. Major-Gen'l W. H. Halleck, General in-Chief: An expedition sent out from Suffolk yesterday by Major Peck, captured to-day the celebrated Pittsburg Battery, which was taken from our army, and drove the enemy across the Blackwater at Franklin's. We have over thirty prisoners, and are picking up more on the roads. Many of the enemy were killed and wounded. Our loss is trifling. John A Dix, Major General. From Washington. The proceedings of the Washington Congress on the 3d were almost devoid of interest. The following resolution, offered by Mr. Saulsbury, of Delaware, was