The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-16

erss gen mounting the guns IN the in:rsnehmauts Al
ready they have ak ready for ac,on aud within the
next fesss o ssR'i Ell This work, vass com
phsec commands We whole range Of the po.omsc, t
cnaing Georgetown Heights.
PASSAGE OF rRooPS INTO VIRGINIA.
The Second and third Connectsus regiments, It is said
IN addition the two OHIO regiments passed over into
Virginia nst night
A company OF United States infantry, Cspt. Kline,
pissed ever into Virginia this evening.
REVIEW OF THg rRoOFs At ALEXANDRIA,.
General Mcdowell had brgaae yiew Of the force at
Alexandria at half past dve this Afternoon and the troops
in the Entertainments at Arlington Heights exercised
In artillery practice.
DETECTION OF A KENTUCKY REGIMENT OF raE
REBEL FORCES AT HARPEa's FERRY.
report has been in circulation here today tba. tho
Kentucky regiment at Harpers Ferry has raised the
Stars and Stripes, and declared Tor the federal Union
The probability Of this ruor Va strengthened by tele
graphic statement that the intention OF these Ken
tuckians to desert the rebel army IN body made
known In Louisville two days ago, by Ga-nett Dancan
the father Of Colonel Duncan commanding the Kentucky
regiment at the Ferry.
THE NEW YORK ELEVENTH REGIMENT.
Colonel Msidnof, Of the Eleventh regiment, New York
hl'ia arrived here to day, had Interview with the
Preedent and rendered his regiment hundret aud
mty at-ong, well drilled well AIMED with Mimic rifles
sword bayonet, to serve six months. The President
received Colonel haidhof and his stat with Kindness
sad was in favor Of accepting his regiment; but the
Secretary Of War declined saying that no more troops
wanted, and especially for six months He told
Oolone, the government wanted him they would send
for bin.
PAYMENT OF TIE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS.
Paymaster Page, and Postmaster sedgwsck, Of SYRIA
cuse have arrived here with funds pay of the twelve
regiments f New York volunteers, and are now at the
camp performing that service.
ACCEPrANCE OF A RIGMENr OF KENTUCKY CA.
vALRY.
The regiment Of Kentucky cavalry accented Is TO be
known as "Yorpg's Kentucky Cavalry" General bar.
kp, of PHILADELPHIA who has ten years. military SER
vice in Ipdia is TO command. Mr. Young to be Leute-
naDt Colonel Many Of the men are old Texas rangers
who have served with Young
TIE STEAM GUNBoAT CONTRACTS.
There are now here upwards Of hundred shipbuid-
era, from all parts Of the country, who are preparing
their bids fer gunboas, which to be opened and
awarded on Monday next understand Is not the pur
pose Of the government TO award in every instance To the
lowest bidder The department will select from the best
builders the men who have practical knowledge Of the
work TO be performed TO insure the completion Of
the boats at as early day as possible.
GOVERNOR nEEDER DECLINES posi- IN THE ARMY.
The administration has decided that 1t cannot receive
Governor eeders acceptance upon the only terms which
circumstances viii permit him to give It, His Offer to
eyohapge into the volunteer force declined for the
reason that all those Places though not yet nled are dis
sed or These efforts having failed he has declined the
appointment.
THE POTOMAC STEAM FLEET.
Five Of the Potomac feet Of steamers are lying quietly
at the Navy Yard quay This fleet has been manned BY
deachents Of the New York Seventy first regiment and
employ ed as river police between this city and Old
Point Comfort The Anacosta with Of these detach
ments has been out for week. but has probably been
detained at Fortress Nonroe for the schooner VIM Rock
land, from Portland, Maine, freghted with lumber ar
rived today The river entirely clear Of batteries or
obstructons. The Pawnee ~ still watching the mouth Of
Aqua Creek. lhe Baltimore, with detachment Of the
Seventy fret, is under sailing orders These dstach-
ments do all sorts Of work these expeditions, from
working the gus TO coalrg the vessel They have won
tho encomums from the officers Of the navy who
heve had opportunity to observe thor efficiency and
aIaCTi.y.
ACTIVITY AT TIE NAVY YARD.
1he workshops and shphouses at the Navy Yard re
sound with the hum Of industry Every department is
worked TO its fullest capacity.
CONSUL TO JAMAICA.
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celebrity, has BEEN appointed United States consul to
Jamaica.
BIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE COL. ELLSWORTH.
The July number Of the atlantic AoWhy will contain
Biographical sketch Of the late Colonel A. Ellsworth
by Mr.. Fay assistant private secretary Of President
Lincoln
PRIVATE POSTAL ExPRBsE1s ILLEGAL.
Tie Postmaster General has authorized the conradic-
tion the statement that John B. Murray has the Sane
ton OF the Post Office Department to his proposed plan
for forwarding letters soldiers in the army free Of COST
The Postmaster General also calls special attention 10
the penalties which the law imposes In such cases. that
other persons may be deferred from attempting like e
gal enterprises
MARYLAND ELECTION UNANIMOUSLY UNION.
The Hon Henry Nay, the newly elected member OF
Congress for the Baltimore DISTRICT has declared TO his
friends that he is for the Union out and outn This
makes the election for members Of Congress an entire
Union triumph throughout me State Of Maryland.
THE ADVANCE ALONG The POTOMAC.
The Washington ReI uoscan Of Friday says-rhe latest
information have respecting Lieutenant Colonel Eve
retts VI the oonstutional Guard
Captain Dssges Metropolitan Rifles, Captain Naley Put
nam Rides Captain rhissston, and the jackson Guard
Captain McDern0t.-,hey stu pushing up the
canal, repairing the breaks they CO. The other DIS
rcG volunteers tcgeber with the various Tegments 1t
distance Still sbeir way, II IL supposed, - ths
Point of Rocks The river road very cose TO the
canal ill the way along and Colonel Everetps battalion
8 probably going q. the Same rate as the remaining
fcco there viii be plenty Of aid for them In Case they
should be attacked from the Virginia side. Our troops
are all in fine condition, and IN excellent spirits.
REPORTS FROM ARLINGTON HEIGHTS.
ARLINGTON HEGHrs, June Is, 1851
Many heavy guns and carriages arrived here yesterday
and ave beips rapidly plsced in position.
There were several alarms last night.
Company B. Of the United States cavalry, under Lieut.
Tompkius went Fairfax Court House last night
connoterDg, but did not see the seoessionists In Largo
force in the peighborhood.
The New York Egoth, Thirteenth and Twenty eighth
regiments are III eroamped near the Sixyniuth regi
meut.
pEp0PTa FROM RAJ TTMORE