Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
Telseraphic DISPATCHES.

The {. S. steamer Crusader, at Havana
from Key West, reports that the famous
yacht Wandcrer had been takensby the U. S.
steamer St. Louis for the federal government.
The steamer w. n Webb had arrived at
Havana from New Orleans under the U. S.
flag, but was sold and transferred to 9TH
er parties -... -
CINCINNATI, May 16.-Cul Anderson ar ]
rived in this city this afternoon. He was
met at the depot by the mayor, who rendered
him the hospitalisies of the city. He was
then escorted through the principal streets
| by procession of citizens and military
| An immense throng of people was gathered
| along the line of march, and the most hear
| ty expressions Of welcome greeted the hero.
| His brother, Larz Anderson, at Camp Den
nison, had his soldiers drawn up In line to
present arms as the train passed. . err
! New ORLEANS. May l7-Advices from
| Texas state that Col. Van Dorm has succeed
ed in causing the surrender Of the remain
! ing federal troops in Texas. The Texans in
! considerable numbers would doubtless soon
appear on the frontier of that State. taking ne
cessary steps to defend the State against in
cursion. -....-.-~-.N
Unfounded rumors prevail at Montgomery,
Of abolitionists marching to capture the forts
on the upper border. .-"
New York, May l6.-The committee of
the New York Chamber Of Commerce who
recently visited Washington, have made Il
report, calling attention TO the new govern
lnent loans Of 50, 600, 900 and Sl4 900, 900 re-
spectively, the former to be issued IN bonds
and stocks, having twenty years to run. at
6 per cent, and the latter limited at par,
which will probably be issued in treasury
notes having two years to run, and convertl-
BILE into twenty years stock at the pleasure
Of the holder.
SYRACUSE, May l6.-The Presbyterian
General Assembly, (new school in session
here, was opened this morning by q sermon
by the last moderator, Rev. 7. A. Miles, D..
D. Nearly two hundred delegates answer
ed the first calling of the roll. Rev. DR..
Condit, of Auburn, was elected moderator.
Cincinnati, Ohio, was appointed the next
place Of meeting. The evening was devoted
to PRAYER for the nation in it's present troub le
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE Pennsylva-
MIA regiments have been renum bored IN con-
secutive order. Those now at Baltimore are
numbered as fo!luws:-Col. Lewis the lSth
Col. Lyle's 10Th, Gel. Moreheads 22d, Col.
Patterson's, at Washington, 18th.
| MADISON, Wis, May l6.-The Legislature
of this State convened in extra session yester-
day.
Gov. Randall's message recommends that
six regiments, in addition to the one now
waiting for orders, be put into camp and
equipped by the State; also that 81, O0O, 900
be appropriated for war purposes.
New ORLEANS, May l6.-The report that
commissioners have been sent from Havana
to Montgomery is denied.
AUGUSTA. GA, May l5.-The southern
stockholders of Adams Express have rur.
chased all the property and privileges Of the
company in the Southern Coutederacy.-
4 new company will be organized in Il few
days and the business continue without in
corruption.
BosroN, May lG.-Thc appropriation bill
Of three millions Of dollars for State war ex-
penses, and the severs millions loan bill to
the general government, passed both branches
Of the Legislature to-day, by unanimous
vote. .-...
ELMIRA, May l6.-Ninety companies OF
volunteers are now here, seventy uf which
have been formed into seven reg iments.-
The others will be formed into regiments as
fast ~ possible.
PHILADELPHIA, May l7.-Orders for build
ing cne of seven new sloops Of war have been
received ut the Philadelphia Navy yard
The ship. will be pushed rapidly forward
WASHINGTON, May T.-Col. McD)well,
Assistant Adjutant General, has been pro-
NOTED to the position Of Brigadier General
Col. Thomas, the Adjutant General, was Il
short time ago elevated to similar rank
Tne Virginia newspapers received to-day
| l. 6 I,,ln,
and their departure for points not desig
mated.
The Eighth Massachusetts Regiment, nav
ut the Relay unuSe, have elected - links.
Colonel, in the place Of Monroe, resigned
- Elwell, Lieut.. Colonel, and Ben Perey
Poore, Major The last named officer is now
III Washington aud will forthwith join his
regiment
ANNAPOLIS, May l7.-One hundred men,
Capt. ThUme's company, Of the 18th New
York regiment, with two pieces Of artillery
and three days rations went down the bay
Yesterday, on the propeller VIM. Woodward,
to retake the Smith Point light-ship, which
has been towed 4 few miles up the Great
Wycomico river The seccsSionists have two
more light-sliips in their possession.
II was not determined in Washington city
where Maj. Butler would be sent
4 train ran off the track last night between
the Annapolis Junction and Washington,
iniuripg one man and destroying seven cars.
Colonel Pratt has made excursions into
the country, of several miles from the juno
| ton.
VIM IT, "a hon has left here for Washing
ton, to ASSUME the duties of Judge Advocate
! General for New York.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE steamer
City of Richmond has arrived trorl Wash
ington via Fortress Monroe. Left at Wash
ington steamer Boston, to sail yesterday for
Annapolis The City Of Richmond reports
that last evening, 80 miles south Of Cape
Uenlopen, she saw the steamer Live Yam
kee with three prize steamers in tow, bound
! North.
BosroS, May 1.-THE U. S. brig Balm
bridge is under sailing orders and hauled
out into the stream to-day. The U. S trgate
Mississippi is about ready for sea, and is cx
pected to sail on Tuesday. Commodore Me
nine, flag officer of the Gulf squadron, will
sail in her.
| WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE New York
Irish Brigade, over one thousand strong, ten
dercd by Major Mulligan, was to-day accept
ed by Secretary Cameron, for service during
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