The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-03

my last communication. Colonel Aliens regiment dis
embarked and went into camp yesterday taking the LEFT
Of the line recently occupied by the Vermont regiment
They in very comfortable quarters, ana appa
rently we'll satisfied with their position.
Colonel Bsrtletts Naval Brigade were kept on the
last night and this morning were placed upon
propeller and dscmbarkcd at the camp 1t was expect
ed by ALL until very late hour, that the Brigade would
be quartered in the fort in order to enable them to be
thoroughly drilled in the of the heavy guns well
as field batteries but it finally determined to send
them with the other New York regiments, in camp
to day the troops up there have not learned
whether they have camp equipage or not. think
they brought none with them, and they must look
70 the Quartermaster the post adequate supply
They have yet received the necessary number Of
shaps rifles with which they are 70 be armed and as
be obtained here they will be obliged to await
their arrival from New York before taking the field for
active duty. They secm to be made up Of hardy and
athletic set Of men, As soon as they get their battery Of
riaed cannon they will Immediately commence their
drill and 1t is thought will be very soon ready TO per-
form their peculiar duties both saoat and q, a s
men to JOIN his force here next week. His Brigade will
then be full The ladies' wives Of the officers return to
New York in the Coatzacoalcoe to night
Col Duryees Zouaves famous hereabout for their
reckless daring They great lovers of scouting parties
which would to promise bit OF skirmish, or
adventure Of some kind, and they sally out 10 small
squads and the country for miles around pick
ing up strangers and bringing them up give an account
of themselves. party Of them, while out yesterday
came across and seized secession flag, which they
brought into camp trophy. Another party visited
building formerly occupied ladies' seminary, and
discovered concealed therein over hfty musket, with
bayonets Of late pattern and keg Of powder, all OF
which brought to the Colonel and conscated as con-
traband of war. narrative OF ther exploits would FIJI
a volume. They succeeded yesterday in penetrating
through 20 camp d Newport News, without meeting
any opoeon But fear their fortunate escapes from
capture by larger force may not be the lot Of all.
party Of five that left camp yesterday scout had not
returned up to ten O'Clock to-day, and not word has
been heard from them. is feared that they have
been cut of by superior force and In the hands Of
the enemy. The Virginia troops about here are well
mounted and are able TO move with greater CELEBRITY
than foot force and Il is by no means improbable that
party of dragons has captured the Red Devils for
whom they have fe greatest fear and hate. is hoped
they may have returned before this in perfect safety
At ali events scouts will be sent out unless fully
armed and accompanied by officer.
The Quartermsster received between forty and fifty
large draught horses by the City Of Richmond and
number OF heavy transportation wagons, which are now
In use in drawing immense quantities Of stores NUM-
tons of and other articles the post from The wharf
yhis ia great relief the soldiers detailed fatigue
duty and can assure you that hauling four or FIVE tons
over hot, dusty road by hand is faguing. The fatigue
parties viii devote themselves TO the duty of hauling
In ard mounting heavy guns. Large numbers OF
gun csIrisgee arrived last week for the Columpade,
en- srseXe, ard also feT easenate gons III earoetts