The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-04
AFFAIRS AT ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, va, June 8, 1861.
There another alarm about twelve O'Clock last
night. twas caused by the accidental discharge Of a
gun in the hands Of sentinel which followed by the
firing Of other sentres who thought attack had bean
made
The government has taken possession Of two al
the depot Of tho Orange and Alexandria road containing
q quantity OF musket stocks and two boxes Of highly
finished tools for the construction Of impements o:
Each box is valued at So 900.
Captain f. B. Nedler has been appointed Provost Mar
shal. vice Whittelsey, relieved at his own request.
The Orange and Alexandria road, which is made a
tnuaon Of the military line, Is rapidly being repaired
by the federal forces The work is under the charge Of
competent engineers There now at the depot here
one good locomotive two old csstawsys passenger
car, fifteen baggage cars tender and five gondolas
Another regiment 10 expected here 10 day.
The Zouaves are picketed on the Fairfax road
Captain whtlesey, Of the Michigan regiment, ut his
request has been relieved from the office of Provost
Marsha and Captain F. B. Nedler Of the Pennsylvania
Fifth, has been appointed TO succeed him.
The women and children gradually returning 70
town..
Important events are anticipated.
Every thing is exceedingly quiet gentleman just
from Arlington reports all quiet there to two O'Clock
this afternoon. The New York Sixty-nnth, in encamp
nent there, seemed quite contented and unbalanced.
The troops who have been quartered in the city are
being moved to encampmens outside much to the graft
fcation Of the citizens.
Though the day has been exceedingly warm, there
have been people the streets than any previous
day since the troops occupied the town. Those
moving to the country only those who are in the
habit Of doing 20 during the warm weather.
The Zouaves amusing themselves in putting in
order the fire engines Of the city and trying their capa
city to squirt"
Active preparations are making here that indicate
change In the programme for the advance the enemy
The repairs Of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad will
require much less time than anticipated. requi
sitop has been made the Baltimore and Ohio road for
for large amount OF rolling stock for this road which
will be shipped here at from Washington. Tho road
will be running in day or two.
ALEXANDRIA, June 3, 1881
The most active preparations are making for an 3D.
vance from this point. brilliant movement will soon
be made.
Information received here day Of reliable ma
ture that the Conederates reinforcing Fairfax Court
House, with view Of making stand at that point
There at least three thousand rebel troops in
that vicinity, and achievements constantly arriv
ing They have perfected railroad communication SOUTH
west and east to within twelve miles 0. this city.
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showing the topography Of the country the lines Of
railroad leading westward from this city, has been made
by Colonel Heintzelman These were taken from the
railroad Offices and will be immensely valuable in sub.
sequent movements
An evidence Of the returning Of security among
the people Of Alexandra is observable to-day in the re-
opening Of warehouses the DOCKS and preparations
for the resumption Of business In those localities which
have been almost deserted hitherto, In consequence of
the rigorous blockade which s now removed and the
general apprehension that has occupied the pub mind
Quite number OF river craft lying at the wharves
with their on board, ready for work. The streets
o. the city also have day been active thar a. any
previous time since the federal occupancy. Nearly all
the places of business OPEN The stampede of fam
lies northward and into the interior has wholly ceased
During the day, and until after dark this evening, the
streets have been filed with ladies promenad;ng even
without escort.
1t evident there is growing sense Of security, but
not return Of loyalty There no stronger Union sent
ment to-day than yesterday q week ago.
The Zouave encapment will be moved tomorrow to the
west Of Suffers HILL at point the Orange turn
pike.
The ruor o. the shooting OF sentine! OF the Mchi-
gen regiment last night is not true. Not man Of the
regiment has died by sickness accident any other
cause since they left home. They fine condition
The report that they broke and fed at the attack
Clouds mill Friday night is false. They had just
been relieved from duty and were sleeping inside the
mill at the time, and not ordered out, though
anxoug to get out much that four snots were fred
from the windows
Tie ocers Of the volunteer regiments now stat ,ned
here express the greatest satisfaction that the Secretary
of the Treasury is arranging for their pay The most
Of them out Of moey and the States are extremely
SLOW in coming to their relief.
Miss Tracy, the resident manager Of the Iades' Mt
Vernon Association, was 10 town to-day, and reports
everything quiet and undistr rbed at Mt. Vernon.
ALEXANDRA, June 3--10 P. NJ
have just returned from viSit to the camp at Suffers
Hill, and all quiet
In come quarters opinion prevails that movement
of some kind soat but it seems to arise from mere
conjecture
An advance o. the RI bes is probsble but II is not in
this immediate direction. There are Tow 1000 rebel
troops in the vicinity O. Fairfax Coar! Eouse end toe
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