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The Daily Dispatch: December 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Special notice. (search)
From the North. late Northern news by way of Centreville. Centreville, Dec. 1,P. M. --New York papers of the 29th of November have been received here. The Herald. of that date, says that the destination of Butler and Burnside's expeditions is to reinforce Sherman at Port Royal. A portion of Butler's force left Hampton Roads on Wednesday last. The Times says that the Cabinet is divided on the policy to pursue in regard to slaves. Messrs. Chase, Cameron, and Welles are in favor of emancipation, and Messrs, Seward, Blair, and Bates are against emancipation. The Herald expresses the opinion that McClellan will not advance. On the other hand all the signs are otherwise. Refugees who reached Centreville this evening, from Alexandria, report that an immense collection of wagon trains are on this side, and general movements are indicative of speedy operations. Forage is very scarce in Washington city, and animals are suffering severely. Coa