The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-25

ton Heights mpFegnaole. The force there now will be
increased from this city and from the force route
from the North.
reconnoiterDg force OF two regiments was sent out
in western direction from Alexandria early this morn
ing They took up the rails Of the Alexandria and Rich
mond Railroad and the wires OF The telegraph lines
they went along.
All the advance posts OF the federal army were instruct
ed 10 answer the challenge Of the rebel pckets "who
goes theref' with "The Advance Guard OF the grand
army Of the United States.o This answer In all in
stances made the rebels beat an immediate retreat
corps Of sappers and miners accompanied
the expedition last night, under the command OF
Capt. Alexander Under their guidance the army will At
be engaged in constructing fortified camp. The
fortidcation works will be thrown up, and batteries
erected at intervals from point opposite Georgetown
over the Arlington Heights to Alexandria
Immense trains, loaded with provisions, ammunition,
wheelbarrows and shovels and camping equipage,
tnue TO pass the bridges Another battery Of six
twelve FOUNDERS has just crossed over
reterate my previous statement that advance be-
yond Alexandria and the Immediately adjoining country is
contemplated by General Scott at present An advance
will only be made to meet and repe any rebel forces that
may attempt to dislodge the federal army from it's pre-
sent position.
Alexandria loyal to day The people have been suf
feriDg from the tyranny Of a few armed men, who
the custody Of the United States. / learn from
gentlemen who arrived from Alexandria this evening"
that the best Of feeling manifested towards the troops
Indeed, the honest people reoiced at their
patton of the city. They were astounded this
morning at the wonderful movement of Sherman's
battery. When entered the city it divided into two
sections under command Of Major Sherman and the
other under command Of Lieut.. Dresser, late Of West
Point The two sections entered in opposite directions
instead Of single body and united in the centre Of the
city, Fairfax street. when the order given put
the battery in battle array The rapdity with which
this order executed is said not only TO have excited
the astonishmen Of the people of Alexandria, especially
the cavalry troop captured, but the United States
forces who accompanied the battery
One of the most unexpected features OF this mornings
military adventures Into Virginia the capture Of
company Of four officers and thirty six men, composed of
F.F VS., of Fairfax county Virginia, who had been
enrolled into brilliant and dashiDg cavalry corps
This secession company Early alarmed by the arrival
OF the government forces In Alexandria, and mounting
their horses began precpitate retreat, riding t they
believed themselves far beyond the reach OF
pursuit They we're rejoiced TO see troops al.
vancipg from the West, whom they supposed to
be renforccmepts In their aid Rushing hastily
forward they found themselves surrounded by the Mich
igan volunteers, and surrendered without blow.
They were taken board the steamer Baltimore Cap
west and conveyed prisoners of war TO the Navy
Yard We found them gaiy attred with feathered cha
peaus apparently unconscious OF the fate to which their
treason naturally cons'gns them. Some OF them were
anxious to convince those with they that
their friends and relations well their unbiased
sympsthies, were the side of the flag or our
Union. They were crestfalien troup indeed
had already doned their feahered chspeau for
the simple felt. The captain man Of fine physique
and carriage. His plume still aloft, and spurs In
place and haversack marked Nv. ". Ball.. Doubtless
his admirers and friends still in at his sudden
trip acroes the Potomac.
But melancholy offset to this triumphant onse. upon
the rebels the scene by, where lay the remains
Of the mourned and gallant Ellsworth. An apartment
opening directly upon the green lawn Is arranged as
chapel canopied with the Stars aud Stripes The mourning
colors interminged The remains, shroudcd in the
flag be died TO defend, covered with flowers. The
guard move solemny and silently to andfro Crowds
rive from every direction In splendid equipages to
cast an earnest mournful gaze upon the remains His
unfold carefully, precious relics bits Of the
rebel flag which he had torn from its staff and which he
had stained with his blood
An officer OF the army who loft Fortress Monroe yes
terday informs that before he left ascertaned
that eight additional guns mounted at Sewals
Point and II was the determination OF Conn., Strngham
10 demosh the place. He had started to execute his
threat and my informant believes that battle has
CURED there before this time.
Gen. Butler has resigned his commission Major Gene
raj Of the Massachusetts, Volunteer Militia and has been
appointed Major General in the United States Army
The cavalry Of secessonsts captured at Alexandria to-
day have been brought TO the Washington Navy Yard.
Passengers from that city today say that the Fire
zouaves have been amusing themselves riding about on
the horses.
T11a her in fndv
The federal troops quartered at the Mansion House
u two ocock this afternoon the body OF Jackson lay
where he was killed.
The troops between here and Alexandria have made
good progress in throwing up entertainments.
Theferry boats between Washington and that city will
resume their trips next week
The flags all over the city NJ half mast to-day, and
the els are tong in respect for Colonel Ellsworth r.
Is probable that his remains will be brought TO the
Presidents House and conveyed thence to the cars To-
morrow Afternoon they viii be transported 70 New
Yoik, OF which state he was a native.
There are about twelve secessions under charges In
Many OF the troops here readiness tu march At
moments warning.
In an there are twelve or fourteen federal regiments
on the Virginia side. The New York zouaves and Nich
gan regiment are the only two as yet in Alexandra.
Last night, before the Michigan regiment started hence
II was desirable TO procure American flag. None suit
able could be found excepting belonging TO restsu
rant keeper and which suspended the street
Bon. Mr. Howard, Of Michigan, purchased and gave
10 the regiment 1t was carried by them TO Alexandria
and now hcats over that CITY.
Colonel Butlor, brother OF General Butler; Hon. Mr.
Dunn Of indiana Hon. T. H. Arnold OF Chicago, and Hon.
Mr. Ashley OF Ohio, will visit Fort Monroe by
way Or Annapolis, 10 note the passage Of events In that
quarter.
General Butler with the or Secretary Cameron,
has ordered the great steam gun captured from the seces
sonists TO be @ken 10 Massachusetts, General Csdwal
der has countermandcd the order Secretary Cameron
win have something TO say about this interference
Col. WILCOX OF the Michigan regiment, ia now In com.
mard % Alexandria.
This mornings expedition admirably planned by
General Scott and equally VOL executed All the various
regiments took M tho positions assigned them at the pre-
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