The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-27
WAR MOVEMENTS.
FROM WASHINGTON.


| yesterday, OF the reported capture of SewelPs
Point by Gen. Buffers command Friday,
based on the unqualified statement Of the Washing
| ton National Repmblican's extra, there being no
at the time of ascertaining the precise truth
of the statement which, however, needs official con-
| hrmati0n
The steamer Yankee has not arrived here.
Postmaster General Blair has just issued the fol-
lowing order:
"AlI postal service in the States of Virginia. North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi louisiana Arkansas and Texas, wilt be
pended the 3ls instant Letters for offices
temporarily by this order will be forwarded the
dead office EXCEPT those for Western Virginia,
| which will be sent to Wheeling.
Copies of the following proclamation by General
| Sandford, OF the New York STATE Militia, in the
service of the United States, have been extensive
| y circulated in Fairfax county to-day:
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF FAIRFAX Val
ARLIHGToN House, May 25, 1861
Fairfax county being occupied by the troops under my
command deem it proper to repeat publicly the
have personally given t. many good
zens about me That all ITS inhabitants may return to ORE
main in their homes and their usual pacific occupations in
and confidence and with assured protection to their
mia will he employed for no other purposes than that of
suppessng unlaw full combinations against the consttu
ted authorities of the Union and of causing the laws
| thereof to be duly respected and executed
| Major General CHAs Y. SANFORD
George w. Morell, Division Inspector.
! Major Haskin, who is in command at Fort Wash
| ington few miles below Alexandria, on the Mary
land side, has thoroughly strengthened his position
battery VIII be erected on the nil, medlateV
| behind the fort.
A gentleman from Alexandria saws at in search
ing the city, several hundred muskets, rifles,
vOlvers and ammunition were found stored away in
| the theatre. number of arrests were made dur
| ing yesterday, of men with concealed weapons.
| Accounts from Alexandria received through re-
liable sources, represent all quiet there during last
| night. The troops comfortably quartered and
ready for all emergencies. That city, it is repre-
| sented, was free from the alarm which yesterday
| afternoon prevailed in this city.
Several District of Columbia volunteers have
| proceeded hence in the direction of Alexandria.
| The Eighth New York and Fifth Massachusetts,
| Regiments have moved into Virginia. All orders
| for the moving of the troops here are not only
| cneerfully but anxously obeyed. Military vete-
rams lavish in their praise of them.
Between 10 and ii o'clock this morning the re-
port of cannon near the capital occasioned much
alarm, which, however. soon subsided on learning
that it was only squad of the I'd regiment New
York;, praccing with field howitzers, not being
aware of the prohibition against firing in the
streets. The squad afterwards went through their
evoutons they passed along PENNSYLVANIA
avenue showing much skill
From Fortress sMonrOe-ContempIatedM Move
ment against Norfolk.
PHILADELPHIA, May 26.-Capt Cone of the U. S.
mail steamer John A. Warner, reached the city to
day having left his boat Wilmington to ascertain
the truth of the report alb ut the taking of Sewes
Point He says he left Fortress Monroe on Satur. |
day morning at o'clock, up to which time no bat |
tie had taken place. He was in the Fortress |
Friday evening and understood from conversation |
with Capt. Pendergrast that movement would !
be made until further rentorcements arrived, when
attack would probably be made on Norfolk.
As Captain Cone going out of the Bay, he saw
1900 troops coming in. He confirms the statement
of the capture of Hampton with three hundred
troops. He was lyiug in the Bay for two or three |
days previous to sailing. BE DOUBTS the reported |
arrival of the steamer Yankee at Washington yes
terday. she at the fortress when he left, and
it would take fifteen hours to make the trip. The
steamer Kingston left on Friday evening with
large ship in tow supposed to be prize, Several |
prizes being taken daily By the blockadng
squadron Two or three vessels from Richmond for
Baltimore had been released.
The flagship Minnesota, Commodore Stringham,
had steam up when be left, and would soon sail
under sealed orders
On Friday evening the Captain visited Fortress
Monroe and the dress parade. All the troops
between five and six thousand participated in the
parade. There had been an increase of nearly
three thousand over the previous week. Two Mas
sachusetts and one Vermont Regiment having ar
rived during the week. All were doing well.
Gen. Butler returned to the Fortress after the
occupation of Hampton.
The Captain says he viewed the action at Sew
ellis Point on last Sunday. Five out of the eight
guns in position there wera dismounted He does not
think any lives were lost in the action. In other
spects the Captain confirms the accounts of this
affair previously published.
The Captain is certain he could not fail to have
known of the engagement reported to have taken
place at Sewell's Point Friday, had such
CURED. He passed the point his way out on
action was, however, soon meditated, the arri-
val of more troops, and it expected that
speedy attack on Norfolk would be made.
Fortress Monroe.
There is but little news from Fortress Monroe.
Gen. Butler still holds the pump which he captured
on Thursday last. tssa SATURDAY 1000 New York
volunteers, and 275 Maine troops, arrived a the
fort and encamped outside of the walls. The bridge
leading from the pennsuar to the main shore has
been destroyed by the Virginia forces, notwith-
standing Gen. Butler had special guard on the
hri1 was Upn at tack
would be made on some particular point.
Arrival of the Steamer Philadelphia from
Fort Pickens.
New YORK, May 26.-The steamship Philadal-
pha has arrived from Fort Pickens on the 14th
via Tortugas and Key West. She brought Lieut.
SIemmer and his command and twelve women
and children and many mechanics. Everything
quiet at Fort Pickens when the steamer left.
The feet ready to cooperate with Colonel
Brown, the commander of Fort Pickens and was
intercepting all inward bound vessels. The feet
consisted of the Sabine, Brooklyn, POwhatan and
Waterwitch, while the Mohawk was at the east end
of Santa Rosa Island to prevent vessels of light
draft entering by the Eastern channel.
Lieut.. Slemmer's company much worn, and
several have the scurvy while others are suffering
from attack induced bv over exertions and want of
proper food. Lieut.. Gilman is also passenger.
1t was evident that a change Of location
cessary to restore the health Of ALL
The Philadelphia, on her outward trip, landed
large amount of subsistence stores Fort Jetfer-
son, Tortugas, and on her arrival at Fort Pckens
landed mules and beef cattle in safety, and most of
the balance OF her cargo was laying for three days
within range of the guns of Forts McRae and Bar
rancas, which showed no disposition to attack her.
On the teturn voyage, the Philadelphia landed the
balance of her cargo at Fort Jefferson.
The transport steamer Cabawba arrived here to-
day from Washington. She passed Friday
night, off the Rappahannock, three propeIlers
bound up the Chesa peake, each having a vessel in
tow. She spoke the gunboat Quaker City off Cape
Henry.
Movements at Harper's Ferry.
CHAMBERsBURG, May 25.-Advices from Hagers-
town state: The Railroad track has been torn up
on both sides of Harper's Ferry by the Secession
lists, and it is reported that there are less than
10000 troops at that point and iu the neghborhood.
There are no large guns on the MARYLAND heights.
Although reintorcements being expected
daily at Wiamsport, none had reached there up
to Friday evening. Provisions and
the troops without tents, and desertions
numerous.
Virginia troops were guarding ali the Ferries
between Harpers Ferry and Hancock.
This town is perfectly quiet and We have but lit
tie fear of an invasion. iii should occur, the in
vadors will meet warmer reception than they eX-
pect. We need neither artillery dragons in
fantry.
War Munitions Sent TO Fort Pickens.
BosToN, May 25 The armed steamer South Car
oiDa, Commander Alden, sailed last night for Fort
Pickens.
She has crew of l37 men and takes out one
hundred seamen for the feet. Also several ten
inch mortars, rifed cannon and other
nitions.
The Strength of the Neutrality-suspicious.
ded Attack on Cumberland Valley.
CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, May 24.-There now,
beyond all possibility of doubt, $500 troops be-
tween Point of Rocks and Williamsport on the !
Potomac. Of these 2, 500 Alabamians, Mssis- |
sippians North Carolinians and Georgians. The |
rest are Vrginians.
There can be no doubt that there are 800 CEero- |
kee Indians, armed as Indians are usually armed, |
with tomahawk scalping-kne, and rife, ameng |
| this number. These Indians resided partly in |
| North Carolina and Georgia.
The Virginia troops along the Potomac line are
well armed, but scarce OF provisions. Between |
| Point of Rocks, which is eight miles below Har-
per's Ferry and Williamspurt, twenty three miles
above there scattered at various points thirty
| five pieces of cannon. Twenty of these are brass
| field pieces.
Great apprehension prevails in Cumberland val
head of cattle and five thousand horses along the |
valley could be seized BY a sudden rruption of an
expeditonary corps holding the valley for five |
days, even if driven back into Virginia.
Troops ell route for the Capital.
NEW YoRK, May 26.-The New Hampshire Regi |
ment arrived here this forenoon and took the cars
| at Jersey city for Washington. Their reception
here was most enthusiastic, and the complete camp
| equlpage Of the regiment excited unbounded adm
| ration The 9th and the 10Th New York Kegi- |
| ments leave here tomorrow for Washington
, , Missouri State Troops DfsbandinS.
Sr. Louis, May N.-The State troops at Jeffer- |
son city numbering about 900 men, were ordered
to dlsDand yesterday, by Gen. Price At first they |
refused to obey, but it is believed that they will |
quietly dlsperse and return to their homes
ten-inch howitzer, eight and a-balEiucb |
mortar and three hundred rounds of Cartridges ball
shell and canister were shipped from the arsenal |