The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-07
AFFAIRS AT ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, June 0, 1861
Capt Ball received pass outside the lines in order
bring his family 70 Washington 1t is thought his
count Of the good treatment he received while prisoner
will have On influence the rebels. His oath was not
merely on parole but Of allegiance All thirty five
ing.
An attack was apprehended last night In some quar-
ters The necessary precautions taken, but the
town was very quiet.
The northeast storm still continues The weather is
cool.
The projected publication of . newspaper by the sol
diers is prevented by order Of the Provost Marshal
This morning the New York Twenty eighth and Thir-
teenth regiments together with the United States cava
~ we're Withdrawn from their advanced position, some
two miles east Of the fortified position occupied by the
Sixty NINTH the heights opposite Georgetown, and
moved to the rear OF the latter Ia close proximity to
the river. It appears, indeed, that the rebel
commanders managed to create the Impression by
Of apparently trustworthy nformants purpossy sent
communicate with the federal headquarters that there
we're but four I'VE Thousand Of their troops Manassa
Junction. but General Scott Ia fully Of the rapid
concentration Of large force Of troops at that point and
has ttken his measures accordingly.
The terrible rain storm TO the contrary notwhstand-
ing the utmost vigilance was exerted last night along
the 0ntlIo 0Epuot6 O00Tge.
town TO Alexandria The mon were nearly soaked
through, but they stood their hardships manfully
found them all in the very best Of humor
this morning, in spite Of their uncomfortable condition
The Sixty ninth excites the admiration Of all military
commanders by their untring devotion and cheerful Der
Torrance Of the duties assigned TO the regiment
The amount Of work done by the faithful rishen In for
flying their position liz truly astonishing Two heavy
pieces artillery arrived at their oanonmen yesterday
battery Of sixteen heavy seacoast guns will be mounted
in the course Of the next eight days
The roads the Virginia side have been reduced TO
such deplorable condition. by the increased rain during
the last days. that advance OF the federal army
will hardly take place Immediately. movement Of
artillery and baggage and provision trains would be
found almost impossible. 1t it consolation to know
that the roads which troops cannot tave equally
impossible TO the rebels
The opinion prevails in military circles that 1t was
grave mistake not TO advance strong force ON Manas-
gas junction the very night the federal troops crossed
into Virginia. and occupy and fortfy that important po
stion. The large number Of rebels concentrated
that point and their evident determination to defend IL
10 the last renders certain that the point cannot
be taken without battle.
Officers Of high rank have expressed the opinion that
the force the other side Of the river is insufficient
Of the fact that tho mightier display OF numerical
strength the lees resistance 10 likely to be made
That army is not strengthened by the hundreds Of
thousands Of troops that yearnng TO participate in
The conflict
well known and loyal citizen Of Alexandria arrived
from Fairfax Court House to-day. he stated at Col.
Heintzemanns head quarters that the number Of
at the Court House did not exceed 500.
Orders read at evening parade To the officers O,
the several regiments the Virginia side to prepare
ratons for four days, and for q march forward. The
movement will be made within twenty four hours.
THE ANTICIPATED ADVANCE OF THE FEE.
DERAL TROOPS.
WASHINGTON, June 8, 1861.
gang Of workmen have been employed TO day re.
pairing the track and bridges OF the Orange and Aexan
dr;a Railroad
Work on the Notifications Suffers Hi
has been pushed with increased activity Indications
an early advance from this place more favorable
The regiments stationed here being cleared Of their
sick and disabled men, for whom discharges being
made out they will be sent home at once.
Matters in camp wonderfully quiet, and evidently
this is the lul that precedes storm
The members Of Balls company Of cavalry, captured
at the taxing Of the city by the federal forces re-
turned to-day having been released subscribing an
oath Of allegiance They have nearly all gone into the
interior TO their Friends though cautioned that such
course might lead them into difficulty, should they be
pressed into the Confederate SERVICE and again captured
The penalty would be death II they are not hung before
for taking the oath Of allegiance,