The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-25

1t is understood that riders were issued yester
for the regiments to occGpy Alexandria, and it is
stated at this time that Ellsworths Zouaves cross
ed over IN boats, whilst it is equally certain that
preparations were made to seize Arlington HEIGHTS
winch overlook and command Washington, and
there is little, if any doubt that all these orders
have been executed.
1t was o'clock this morning before all the troons
reached their places of designation. The troops
which did not return to Alexandria and Arlington
were required to guard important intermediate
points between Washington and Alexandria,
The District of Columbia military did not return
to Washington until halEpast 6 O'Clock this morn
ing. From six to ten thousand troops were sent
over into Virginia
At an early hour this morning firing was heard.
occasioned by the driving in of the night guard.
Washington is all excitement this morning, ow
ing to these proceedings. Further events are look
ed Tor with intense interest.
Col. Ellsworth Shot.
WAsHINGroN, May "a, A. M.-The New York
Zouaves, the Fourteenth and Sixty-ninth, and New
Jersey Regiments, hold Alexandria, whilst A1lino.
ton Heights are occupied by several other regi-
ments.
The entrance into Alexandria was attended by an
nls
community.
Colonel Ellsworth, who had hauled down the
secession flag over the Marshal House, was soon
alter shot by concealed foe. Hs dead body has
been brought to the Washington NAVY Yard.
Accounts from Alexandria are somewhat con-
fused, but there is no doubt of the fact that man
named jackson, who shot Ellsworth, was immedi-
atey put to death, say by both the bullet and
bayonet.
When the Federal troops reached Alexandria,
the Virginia troops fred upon them, and fed.
Visitors to that city say that the scene was in
tensely exciting. The Federal vessels were, in the
meantime, before Alexandria.
1t seems 10 be true that body of Federal troops
h's aH - :" L'rfax Cnurt-hnmse to take posses
SION OF the junction of the Orange and Manassas
Gap Railroad, with the view of intercepting the
advance of Virginia troops towards Alexandria a
from Richmond and other points:
Nearly three thousand troops arrived bero ,-os
terday, comprising some from New York. and the
two Ohio Regiments. A third Connecticut Reg-
ment came in this morning.
LATER.
Particulars OF the Movements of the I1edero,
Ii""ps--ihe stars and Stripes Floating
over Alexandria.
-'''''"'I ''"y -t-ll ~ M.-lC Is reported
that as the Virginia troops retreated from Alexan
drla, one OF them was killed by return shot fro m
the Federal troops There is a prospect of captur.
ing the fugitives.
Among the forces sent over to Virginia were two
batteries and two companies of artillery Numer-
Gus negroes, with spades picks and other entrencb-
ing tools, also passed into that State The proceed
ings attending the movements of the troops were
conducted with the best possible order.
The news Of the death of Col. Ellsworth was not
generally known throughout Washington until TO-
ward 10 O'Clock. The excitement consequent unon
the announcement intense, especially AMONG
the military, who expressed the greatest impatepce
and desire to be sent over to Virginia
From spy-glass view of Alexandria the Stars
and Stripes can be seen prominently flying from
various points in that quarter.
Latest from Washington.
WAsHINGToN, O'Clock, p. Mp to this bour
we have nothing of particular note from Virginia
In reference to the movement of the Federal trnops
Numerous wagons with camp equipage, etc, are
passing through the streets going towards Vir-
ginia.
The company Of secession cavalry numbering 81
captured at Alexandria by the Federal tr0ops
have been brought to Washington Navy Yard.
Passengers from Alexandria say the Fire Zouaves
have been amusing themselves by riding about on
the horses of the captured troops Other prisoners
taken in Virginia are in custody
The Federal troops are quartered at the Marshall
House, where Col. Ellsworth killed. At two
o'clock this afternoon the body of the proprietor
Jackson, still lay where he fell.
Inc troops between here and Alexandria have
made good progress in throwing up entrenchments
Col Wilcox, of the Michigan regiment is in
command oil Alexandria.
1t ia DrOhahla hat ba raroain, 4,
will be taken to the Presidents House. and cnn
veyed thence to the cars tomorrow afternoon, to
be transported to New York, of which State he
native.
There are about twelve secessionists bo-o a.
charges in the common Jail
The troops are all in readiness to march.
In all there are twelve or fourteen giments on
the Virginia side. The New York Zouaves and
Michigan Regiments the only two as vet in
Alexandria.
Last night before the Michigan Regiments start
ed hence 1t was desirable to procure an American
nag. None suitable could be found excepting one
belonging to restaurant keeper, and which was
suspended across the street. Hon MIR Howard
OF Michigan, Immediately purchased it and gave it
to the regiment 1t was of course carried by them
to Alexandria and now floats over that city.
Col. Butler, brother of Major General Butler.
Hon. Mr.. Dunn, of Indiana, Hon. j. W. Arnold. of
Chicago, and Hon. Mr.. Ashley of Ohio, visit For
tress Monroe tomorrow by way of ANNAPOLIS to
note passing events in that quarter.
From the Washington Star of Ytsterdav)
Last night was a stirring indeed. Through
the day and evening the reports of contaminated
military movements kept the popuace on the oui
r've. The general idea among the troops was that
an advance was to be made into Virginia, but no
body seemed to be posted as to the exact nurnoses
entertained at headquarters.
At III O'Clock we pushed off for the Long Bridpe
and found the sentres of the Washington LIGHT In
iantry Company Az posted some distance up Ma
ryland avenue and portion of the same companv
stationed somewhat lnwpr
Infantry had also been detailed a point near the
monument, to keep an eye on any boats goIpr ont
of the canal. Near the bridge and on the bridoa
were the Infantry, company of Rhode islanders
a Massachusetts, company, U. S. cavalry compa-
ny, company of U. 5. artillery 1.-TWO pieces) the
Putnam Rifles, the Turner Rifles National Rifles
metropolitan Rifles, and company Union Volun.
teers; while Company WASHINGTON LIGHT Infan.
try lCapt PGweirs Zouaves) and the Constitution
al Guards occupied the Virginia end of the bridge
Somewhat after midnight, Capt. Smead's COM
pany, the National Rifles, and Capt PoweIrs com
pany, were advanced across the bridge to the
neghborhood of Roche's Spring. Scouts were sent
out in all directions, who managed to get mast RI
line of the Virginia pickets. Somewhat later. the
Virginia pickes, getting the alarm, set spurs to
their horses and scurried down the road towards
Alexandria in hot haste.
The Constitutional Guard Cant Degpes abort
80 strong, were on duty over the bridge. Colonel
stone, OF the ID, G. Volunteers, went to them. and
asked if they had any objections to go beyond the
DIstrlctas tney were very close to Alexandria, The
men answered unanimously in favor of going any,
where; and they were accordingly advanced along
the road, and through the country, down as far as
the four-mile run. The Virginia picket guard sta
TONED near Rocne's Spring ran, and about an hour
after the alarm bells were rung in Alexandria
This morning, at A. NJ, in pursuance of orders
previously given, large body of United States
troops crossed the Potomac from this city and its
neighborhood into Virginia. Esworth's Zou aves,
in two steamers, with the steamer James Guv as
accompanying tender, left their camp on the East
ern Branch, and made directly for Alexandria by
water. The Michigan Regiment, under Col. viii
cox, accompanied by detachment of United States
calvary, and two pieces of Sherman's battery, un.
der command of Lieutenant Ramson, proceeded by
way of the Long Bridge direct for Alexandria,
The Seventh New York regiment halted under