The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-29
INTERESTING FROM FORT MONROE.
OUR FORT MONROE CORRESPONDENCE

OUR FORT MONROE CORhESPONDENCE.
FoRr MoSRoE, May rs, 1851.
Arrival Of Colonel Duyees Zoudpes-7hNr Enlusiptic
Rec7ticn-7hey Go Into Camp-Arripal Of xassacha,,
sets 7rocps-Prpdring for Actire Servoe-7se Vernon
and Troy Regimenu-Armed Rebels Captured Vir.
aintans Claiming ns Protection Of the Sds and
Stripes-The Slaves Catching Neo Ideas- Virginia
Slaves Being Sent Further Sos1t-Hop 10 Direct Letters
for Fort Aonree, dc.
This has been very exciting day. and the busy note
OF preparation is heard on every hand.
At early hour the steamer Alabama, with the New
York Zouaves Colonel Duryee to anchor in the
Roads, and received by rousing cheers from the
crew Of the Minnesota, who had manned the yards TO
greet the arrival. The Minnesota and the other
ships in the harbor dipped their flags, which was ac
knowledged by like proceeding on the Alabama, with
loud cheers and tigers from the New York boys, and
music by the band.
After the officers had lahore TO report their mr.
rival and receive instructions TO their camp ground
they returned and In short time the steamug Yankee
ran alongside Of tho and transferred the reg
ment to the shore, landing them the camp Of the
Second New York Volunteers, which the mainland
a mile and half from the fort. The camp equIpage,
baggage, &C, now being put shore and before sun
set the regiment will be in camp.
have not had time TO visit their camp AZ yet, but
shall do to morrow, and at the time upon
the Second Volunteers at their quarters.
An hour after the arrival OF the Alabama the
steamer Pembroke, from Boston, In
bringing two fun companies 10 reinforce the Massachusetts,
Third and Fourth regiments here. She also brought
large quantity OF military stores Of all descriptions, be-
sides mail The troops from here disembarked,
and marched 70 their quarters In the fort.
Orders have been given by General Butler 10 the
Fourth Massachusetts, 70 be ready TO march at seven
O'Clock TO morrow morning. and thirty rounds Of ball
cartridges distributed TO them this afternoon, be
sides quantity Of articles neceseary fully equip the
men I know nothing Of the movements OF the rcgi-
men but seems 70 be only for the purpose OF taking
strong position In the woods the beach 10 the porth
east OF the fort, about mile distant, In the nature OF
picket outpost The regiment Is ready for any ser
vice.
The First regiment OF Vermont volunteers left their
quarters at the Hygeia Hotel this morning, and,
with their camp equpage, marched over the bridge,
and Will pitch their tents the New York regiments,
at the other end and Virginia soil About 500 men
will be eDtamped In field and any additional regi
camp near them. Strong pckets have been thrown
out, and the line d sentnes doubled 10 make secure.
All the troops are In the best OF spirits anxious for
fight.
Colonel Carr sisnaxed his arrival at his camp by ar.
resting three or four mounted secessionss who
making themselves very obnoxious TO the by their
mpertinent curiosity In spying oa the position OF the
camp ana the number and disposition OF the troops Two
OF them were well mounted and armed, and when oha-
enged turned 70 escape but brought 70 by order
TO fire upon them II they did not stop. Their persons
were examined BY Colonel Carr, who found upon them
loaded revolvers and sworos, and their conduct
80 suspicious Colonel Carr brought them 10 the fost
where II was @eertained that they were residents n
the fort, and their names Colonel Sewe and Coone
Wills They were examined by Col Dmmick aud dis
charged m nothing could be found upon them ustyins
q detention.
This morning two families we're permitted 10 pass our
pes 70 claim the protection Of flag They had bsen