The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-11

street, whence the cars aud locomotives are con-
veyed fcoss drawn by s,esm tug 10 the
wharf q the New York aud Virginia Ene Of
steamers as Alexandria the movement of cars was
begun cay, and there viii DO an abundance Of
rolling sock at Alexandria Enough railroad iron for
th,iy ies Of track rss been seized at Alexandria 80
there will Be NO lack Of material rebuild the bridges
burned snd relay the track nup.
Some OF the cute Yankee ashniss in the Connections
regiment. stationed IN the neig hbo, hood Of Alexandria
have repaired Of the locomotives the Loudon and
Hampshire road, running from Alexandra TO Leessurg
They have now locomotive and passenger car that
be operated on that road.
This moTnirg three runaway negroes, belonging TO
citizen Of Maryland residing in Prince Georges county
into the camp OF tho New York Fourteenth regi-
ment. They were followed by the owner, who Claimed
them as his property. He stated that no was Union
man. The case referred 70 General Milford, and
upon the owner making proof Of ownership and taking
the oashof allegiance the "contra ,aud Of war; were
delivered 10 him.
Colonel Mutt, lately clerk in the Treasury Depart.
ment and man named jackson, late mes
senger in the Office Of the second Comptroller Of
the Treasury, now residing near Arlington
Heights, In Fairfax County, Virginia, arrested this
morning by detachment Of the New York Sixty ninth
regiment Colonel Mutt was Immediately liberated, but
jackson "a retained In custody Maps plans Of the
works erected by the federal troops Arlington Heights
aud in that vicinity found in his possession Jack
bore the reputation Of violent secessonst when he
was removed from office. General Mcdowell will proba-
bly, make N example Of him.
man named Pollard belonging 10 the Third regiment
Of Aaine vss hot by the accidental discharge Of
ket sataray. The ball entered the eshy part Of his
ieg, but the wound Is not dangerous.
D0rahefnePa GARD iaaued at Alhanv ann0uucad
Mr. John Gray Of the inspectors Of the sham
clothing furnished to the Csyuga, N. Y, Volunteer
regiment This lie q mistake Mr.. John A. G. Gray is
here and = citizen Of New York, with many Others
has inspected the uniforms Of the Cayuga regiment and
agrees with every body else who has the that they
noet wretched looking things. The regiment,
posed Of fine body Of healthy and intelligent men,
ashamed Of their Dress and COL Seward and every New
Yorker who sees them is mortified. The inspector is
John Gray, not John A. c. Gray.
Major Mys signal officer Of the regular army, arrived
here day two since from New Mexico, and has been
ordered 10 day 10 Fortress Monroe to take charge Of the
military teeraphc duties with Major General Buffers
division. he left this afternoon Immediately after
Congress adopted the signals, and promoted Myer who
was then captain to colonecy, he requested to be de-
tailed to active SERVICE that he might be able to demon
strate the value Of the signals Accordingly he sent
to New Mexico where he has been since, in long
campaign against the Navajo Indians, during which time
the military signals constantly used and with
pete success. Their is recommended by the COM
mandng officers of the Department Of New Mexico, and
the request of the officers OF the expedition s that they
may be made a regular portion Of the military instruction
for officers of the army.
The yment Of the troops, which s exciting
comment by the absence OF the necessary pay
rolls There is no lack Of money Of disposition the
part Of the government to pay them. As soon the
requisite forms be complied with this temporary in
convenience will be remedied
The recent general order of the War Department
follows
Second Lieutenant McCreery Of the Fourth artillery
having rendered his resignation when IN the face Of the
rebels, his nsne will be stricken from he rolls OF the
army l.. THOMAS Adjutant General
The Capitol been thoroughly renovated That por-
ton Of the walls Of tho House Of Representatives for
mery red has been painted drab COLOR which greatly
proves the appearance OF the chamber. The walls mar
bic moudir gs, tile flooring and other ornamental work
are unpured In fact the TO which the chambers Of
the Senate and House and several committee have
been appropriated since the adjournment Of Congress-
will render them classical and afford texts for any
quantity Of Bunkum speeches by our numerous brave
ard patriotic fellow citizens who have not been seen here
since the 4th Of March, and who would not bu
for the presence Of fifty thousand gallant sons, who ar
here ready give expression 10 their feelings In language
far more eloquent and practical and patriotic than any
Congressional lip talk can possibly do.
Lord Lyons mail by the last steamer from England
was ponderous Nothing Of their contents has yet
PRED Those Of the French Spanish Austrian Prussan
and Russian Ministers, were unusually large. There
doubt that the Southern rebellion In this country is one
Of the principal causes for this increase of mail matter
The government has advices from Cairo, but nothing
mt already Dublishad In the HERALD
The steamer vandala Captain Lee that left New York
on Saturday, arrived off Charleston TO join the bockadng
squadron at that station.
The frat German Rife regiment is now encamped on
Seventh street. short distance north Of the Park Their
camp laid out and arranged upon the most improved
European plan.
The Ninth New York regiment was sent into the field
with the forces moved towards Harpers Ferry upon the
special request of the officers who justly thought active
service the best means OF reestabshng harmony the
regiment.
Hon. John Cochrane, Of New York, was today author
lied by the Secretary Of War 10 have mustered for i'm
mediate service under the United States commission for
three years. regiment Of infantry, to be raised and
commanded by himself a. Colonel
Henry Ward Beecher came in from New York tonight,
and caught the Secretary Of War the side walk the
ment be got out Of the Wizards Hotel omnibus. He
stated his case about the necessity of having the Beecher
Phalanx brought to Washington Immediately with as
much ease as though he had service under some
ether leader than the Prince Of Peace.
The ladies' Of Washington enthusiastic In making
Havelocks TO supply all the troops they arrive here
Assistant Surgeons Glisson and Williams both of Mary
land, have resigned.
The Nineteenth New York regiment; Col. Clark, went
into camp to-day on Georgetown Heights.
THE PLANS OF GENERAL SCOTT.
INTERVIEW BETWEEN GENERAL SCOTT AND HON.
SCHUYLER COLFAX.
With reference to the plans of the veteran General
Scott and the period within which he expects to finish
the campaign against the rebels the Buffalo Express de-
cares that it bas positive knowledge Of an interview
between Hon. Schuyler Cofax and General Scott sought