New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-09

Cairo III.
Col. Mansfield, late Commandant az west
Point and recently Of this District has been
made Brigadier.General
FLAG FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
There has not heretofore been displayed from
the White House the National STANDARD. lnis
the President proposes to do some gay 'ni'
week.
MRS. LINCOLN AND THE SOLDIERS
Mrs. Lincoln's first reception in honor Oh 'he
officers and soldiers on duty at the capital OF the
Nation will be held on Thursday evening. lnvi'
tatiops have been extended, and great delight is
occasnoned thereby; heretofore the pressure upon
the mind and physique of the President and
family has been so constant that no time could
be found for such demonstrations of regard to the
patriotic defenders of the capital; but now that
breathing spell occurs Mrs. Lincoln has avail
ed herself of the opportunity to testify the esteem
in which both the President and herself hold
those for whose benefit the reception is to be
given.
TIE MINNESOTA TROOPS.
The friends of Ex-Governor German Of Min.
nesota are urging him for a Brigadier-General-
ship He has raised a regiment in his own
State, and will remain in command of it.
THE MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENTS.
General Wilson has received letter from
Governor Andrew, stating that complete outfits
for the Massachusetts men are on their way
here. They are greatly needed.
AFFAIRS AT ALEXANDRIA.
The news from Alexandria is not particularly
interesting. No United States troops have yet
taken possession, while the rebel forces which
so suddenly decamped on Monday, have returned.
In fact although all the Departments are very
busy with preparations for action, there is as
vet no movement of special interest to be chroni.
cled.
FLOATING BATTERIES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI.
Government is considering the policy of con.
structiug floating batteries for use on the Mis-
sissippi River There is no doubt that FIVE will,
in short time, be contracted for
TRAITOR IN WASHINGTON.
The Hon. Thomas J.. Clemson, son.in-law OF
John C.. Calhoun, in conversation to-day with q
prominent gentleman of this city. stated that the
Secessonists are ceT.a;a, ,' ~ .so right anu will
certainly prevail. He does not hesitate to avow
bis sympathy with that party, and his desire for
their success on principle.
PROMOTION OF MAJOR ANDERSON.
Major Anderson received his appointment rs
Colonel this afternoon.
TRUE PATRIOT.
In the ranks of the Rhode Island Regiment is
a private worth $500, 900. This morning l saw
him mopping the floor of the barracks. His
appetite is good.
LOUISIANA.
Mr.. Boulgny Of Louisiana is here. He thinks
a majority of the people in that State are Union
men, though their sentiments are reserved and
uneetatable. He will take his family home i'm
RESPECT FOR THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
OF STATE.
President Lincoln and Secretary Seward rode
up the avenue in an open barouche this after
noon, and were everywhere greeted with mani
festatons of respect and regard. Shortly after
they passed, the Massachusetts, 9Th Regiment fol-
lowed in double quick step, greatly to the annoy
ance of sundry drivers, though to the delight Of
the spectators.
THE MILITARY PARADEs, &C.
All the regiments have paraded to day, and
attracted large crowds at the drill hour. The
camp of the 9TH Regiment continues to be the
point of attraction. The marine band played in
the Presidential grounds this afternoon, at which
time hundreds visited the place.
THE DIsORDERLY zOUAyEs.
In consideration of the terrible effect that
public disgrace would be likely to have upon the
men upon their return to New-York, Col. Els
worth decided late last night that be would sim
ply expel the disorderlies from the regiment, and
deliver them to the civil authorities, which was done
to-day. OF the six who declined to swear in for
the war, four were i'll, and the others are willing
ing to serve three months.
TRAVEL BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND PERRY
VILE.
The stoppage Of the general travel between
Philadelphia and Perryville, ordered day or
two since by Gen. Patterson continued only for
some "a hours and was Occasioned wholly by
the fact that Government required for the time
being the use of all rolling stock at command.
The entire route is now again open to general
travel. Passengers who left New.York at z
o'clock a. m. this morning reached Washington
at 10 O'Clock p. IN. tonight, the increased e1-
pense of the trip bring but 81 so above the old
charge Of 81 so. Two entirely comfortable and
commodious river steamers ply between Annap-
oils and PerryviIe; and, altogether, though the
time required between New-York and Washing
ton is some four hours longer than heretofore,
the route is very pleasant one.