The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-28
VIRGINIA INVADED.
Azerondrio occupied by Federal Troop.

AtexGndTio occupied b. Federal Troops
RICHMOND May 24.-Alexandria is occupied By Lin
coins troops who made their appearance early this
morning about 5000 in number. There is immense
element. cavalry Regiment have been sent BY the
Federal authorities in the direction of Harpers Ferry
ur troops, about 600 in number retired from Alex
andr1a In full view of the enemy, TO Fairfax station
about ten miles distant.
Ellsworth colonel of the New York fire Zouaves en-
deavored to the Confederate States flag which
floats the Marshall House on King street. This
was the largest and conspicuous banner in Alex
andria being plainly visible from the south windows
of the White House in Washington. The proprietor OF
the Hotel Jackson, dauntless Virgnian, and n I'M
compromising secessionst, refused permit the out
rage upon his rights. Upon Ellsworths attempting
tear down the flag by force, he shot dead by
jackson The Fire zouaves Immediately fell upon
Jackson, and he literally hacked to pieces by
thei: sabre bayonets.
RICHMOND, May 24-lO P. M.-Advices have just been
received here that :he United States troops at Old
Point Comfort have advanced the bridge, and
that they took possession of the little Hampton
at late hour last night. There force of Vir-
gInlans posted at that point.
General Bonham with the Palmetto Brigade, con-
ssting of Col Gregg's and Col. Kershaws Regiments
600 strong, is at Manassas Junction. He also has
command of Gen Cookies forces Culpeper Court
House, nearer Alexandria, making his command in all
between 5000 and 1000 men.
The Northern mail has been stopped and the tele-
graph wires cut
PETERSBURG, May 23-Hon. R. NJ. T. Hunter has ar
rived here his return from Montgomery. He reports
that Zoouo more Southern troops Will reach Virginia
within few days.
NORFOLK, May 24--9 M.-The appointment of
Gen Huger to the command of this post, vice Gen.
Gwynn resigned, give. great satisfaction the citizens
and confidence to the volunteers
From Sewelfs Point, this afternoon, learn that six
light draught steamers, loaded with troops left Old
Point for AN unknown destination. If it is intended
to land about here they will meet with recep
ton Our troops well posted and fully prepared.
PORTSMOUTH, May CAT the election to-day the
Marion Rifles Capt. Watson of this city, attached
Col Pryor's Regiment and composed of Yankee en-
poyees of the late Federal Navy Yard voted 63 of
66 for the late Union. Col. Pryor promptly reported
the fact and by order Of Gen. Gwynn the officers
arrested and the company deprived of their arms
They Will probably he disbanded drummed out The
excitement is very strong against them.
MoRE PR1vATEER PRIzEs.-Aready the privnteers
from this pdrt have reaped harvest. This morning
three ships have been capurned by prvateers and
the nett monetary results $3.50 600 Good work
that for forty eight hours!-N. o. Delta, lsh.
Drcddful Steamboat Disaster.
ST.. Louis, May 2l.-The steamer Kentucky, the mail
boat between Memphis and Vicksburg, exploded her
boilers yesterday, and twenty lives were lost.
The Confederate Authorities have established block
adc at Memphis.