The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-05-29

was instantly put TO Death some say by both
bullet and bayO1ee t<4f III
! : when fhe feierai troops reached Alexandra,
the Virginia soldiers fired and fed One of the
Virginia troops was killed by return fire from
the Federal troops
Deserters in Alexandra say that scenes in
that city were intensely exciting.
The Federal vessels were in the meantime be
fore Alexandra. b,
Ii seems true that A body.of Federal troops
has advanced to FAifiax Court House, to take
possession of the Orange, Alexandra and Ma
nassas Gap Railroad, with view Of intercept
ing the advance troops TO Alexandria from Rich
mOnd and other points.
Nearly 5000 troops arrived here yesterday
II is reported from Alexandra that there is a
prospect Of capturing the fugitiyes. -i,.
Among the forces sent over to Virginia were
two batteries and two companies Of artillery
From a spy-glass view of Alexandra, the Fed
eral flag is seen waving at various points
The death of Col Ellsworth was not general
ly known throughout the city until towards 10
o clock this morning, when the excitement be-
came intense, especially among the military who
expressed the greatest desire and impotence to
be sent to Eisdpinsl IIGl u ~ iLlEaJ
NEw York, May 24-The news Of the death
of Col Ellsworth created great excite nent
here. Regret at his loss is mingled with the
feeling that his death must be avenged.
RICHMOND, May .24-Three hundred troops
from North Carolina arrived at Richmond last
Monday night and are stationed near Old Point
Comfort.
They will be followed by 800 more in day
or two, from the same State, making full regl-
mont Of one thousand men. To-t-- q
1900 Tennessee troops arrived at Richmond
on Tuesday.
The camp opposite Williamsport, Maryland,
is being reinforced, and the construction of bat
teries on the Heights on the Maryland side is
still being carried ON with great yigor. q ...
iWAsInNGToN, May 24.-Rumors are flying
about that Stewards English dispatches declare
that it is longer in the power of her Majesty S
Government to accept the proposition Of the Adj
miniStraton TO recognize the code of the Paris
Congress of 1856, declaring privateering piracy.
The final success Of the revolution is regard
ed certain.
1t is reported that the British Admiral has
declared that he would not respect New Grana-
das paper blockade.
DR.. Miller has been arrested, charged with re-
ceiying letters addressed to secessionists
INDIANAPoLls, May 24.-Gov. Dennison, of
Ohio, was serenadcd here last night. He said
the Constitution and the Union must be main
luNti--iIbt duN iiAefaph hihHe bb WV
whelmcd, and that if il were necessary for 4
loyal army to 60 to Virginia and Charleston to
overthrow rebellion it must go there.
NEW YoRK, May 24.-The British bark llia-
watha, frcighted with tobacco in attempting to
run the James river blockade, was captured and
sent to this point in charge of prize crew from
the frglte Minnesota.
BosToN, May 24.-The steamer Mississippi
sailed this morning, but has returned, having
broken some Of her machinery and lost her
anchor
WAsHNGroy, May PA fcverlsh excitement
exists here. Eight regiments have been supplied
with fifteen rounds Of ball cartridges, and are
momcntarily expected to march, but up to a late
hour last night no movement had yet been made.
The 7th, 10Th and 9th Regiments Of New
York, Sherm1n's batteries and the Fire Houaves,
will lead the invasion by crossing Long Bridge
in Virginia, and occupying Arlington Heights,
extending outposts down the Potomac far en-
ough to embrace Alexandria
BALTiAoRE, May 2+,-Two persons have been
arrested charged with treason in enlisting troops
for the South Two thousand have gone South
to date, but the testimony does not positively
implicatc the accused in the enlistment
General johnson, of Utah fame, has been or
dtred to the command of the Southerners at
Iarpcr's Ferry. --.
General Bcaurcgard has been ordered 10 Nor
folk, President Davis will reach Richmond on
Monday ..,..-
The Times' Washington correspondent says
that the army sets its face Southwark to night,
and that tomorrow the 1th. 18th aud Goth Reg
;...s..t., --itii rne nnoue Island Brigade, VIII be
on the sacred soil of Virginia They have pro
visions in their knppsac'ls for four days.
WAsUINGToN, May 2l.--As before reported
late last night, several regiments, together with
the New Jersey and Michigan brigades, Els
worth's Zouaycs and District militia, crossed
into Virginia ., -. ..
The Virginia pichets. had been previously
driven in by advance guards upon the different
points
One regiment took the road leading tn the
Fairfax Court House., which is about twenty
miles from Washington. '.., cs
The New Jer ey regiment stopped at the forks
of the road, mile from Long Bridge awaiting
orders to advance into Virginia.
Another advlnce is to be made into Virginia
from another pint namely: from the mouth Of
the Potomac Acqueduct at Georgetown
The seventh New York Regiment was among
the troops, and after several hours march, reach.
cd point between the bridge and Columbia
Springs ON the line of the Washington and AL.
cxandra Railroad
The Militia Of the District of Columbia re-
turned to this city this morning
From six to ten thousand troops were sent ia
Virginia this morning After their departure
firing was heard, supposed to be occasoned by
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