New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-27

unon. A ,nsssoge vas sent by the officer to
Long Bridge. den tSlegraphed to Gen. Scott
who believed M 10 > iste hour that rkirml'i
had taken place. 1t was q. 'co'e'eu '''u"' '""'
there was no fting whatever.
Oficers at the Arsenal are sure tho, "1''' p''
toon trng for quarter Of an hour. PeG.,A y" '1'
Treasury Brildings are confident the saW 's'
menis IN line Of battle, driving the foe down tn
bill, and were 80 delighted that they cheered.
TIE NOV yEsIENT on THURSDAY.
The sroiy officers express great admiration Of
the cooness Ind precision with which the move
inert into Virginia on Thursday night was exc
cutel. At the time that concerted signals were
made every regiment was in proper position
in the eneuy's country
col. FARYIAM.
Acting Col Farnham, Of the Zouayes, visited
tie New-york Seventh last night, was received
with enthusiasm, and carried round on their
shoulders.
SENATOR WILSON
Senator Wilson is about among the Massochu-
sets troops, looking carefully after their wants.
RErEL CAVALRY.
A company of Rebel cavalry, several hundred
10 number, wandered in view OF our advanced
pickets ths morning, and On effort to cut them
oG ia now progressing our patrols penetrate the
Rebel country to the distance of 20 miles in
various directions.
To the Associated Presl
WAsHIsCros, May 26, 1861.
Accounts from Alexandra, received from trustworthy
..f.. Al, I.,.fr Ia
ninght.
The troops are comfortably quarered and ready for
al emergencies
Tbat city, Represented, was free from the alarm
which ye.terday afternoon peryadsd this city.
Seyers Of the District Of Columbia Volunteer com
panies baye proceeded the direction Of Alexandra.
Tie slh New York AID 5th Massachusetts regiments
have moved into Virginia
All orders for tie moving Of troops are not only
eheorfully but anx ousy oJeyed. Military veterans are
lavish in their Praises Of them.
Betweop 10 aud II o'ol ck ihis morning the report
Of cannon near the Capitol occasioned much a!arm
which, however, soon subsided on learning that u
squad OF The I'd Regiment Of NewYoI Ifacticing
with feid-hOwizcIs, they not being aware, al the
tme that firing is prohibited in the street. Tie squad
aiterward went through their evoutions as they
passed along PENS lyauia avenue, showing much
skin.
The dispatch sert hence yesterday Of the reported
capture Of Sswells Point BY Gen. Buffers command
on Friday, was based on the unqualified statement
Of Tae Washington Notonai Republican extra, there
being no means At the time Of ascertsnng tie precise
truth Of TIE statement which, however, needs o3eia
confirmation.
Tho Yankee has not arrived here.
Postmaster General Biair has usi Issued tie follow
ing order;
All postal service in the States Of Virginia, North
Carolina South Carolina, Geor. ia Florida, Alib sma,
Mississippi LOuiinn, Arkapfas, tnd Texas, will lie
fuspenled from and after the 3st ms. Leltois for
or scs temporarily closod by this order, viii be for
Waed 20 tie dead letter oCe, except tbote for Ntsi-
ern Virginia, which will be cent to Wheeling
MaioF HlsHa, who is in command At For Wrsbirg.
ton, few miles below Alexandra, on the Mary land
.de, Las thoroughly e;Eeng heurd biz position. bat
tey VII te erected On lie hin Immediately behind the
iou.
Ageot'enan who arrived last night, a' idngft, from
Alex din ,ays in searching tte city s,ver hundred
muskets rles reyolyers, aud ammunition, were found
slowed il the theaier.
number Of arrests we're node to-day Of persons
with concealed weapons.