Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

BY Sfeclal GApEeSS W. TeCe!'eG 1ISI e'EHiuS
the New York Herald" Of Monday, and the
Baltimore American" Of Tuesday. We
copy from the Herald" the following interest.
ing items:
Plan for the Capture OF Nnrper'a Ferry.
BALTIMORE, May 26.-1 have just learned
that a plan has been matured which will place
Harper's Ferry in our possession. There are
numerous country roads in Washington and
Frederick counties, Maryland, all of which con-
verge to, and unite at or near the Maryland
Heights. opposite Hsrper's Ferry. Three Of
these roads come from the direction Of uagers-
town, two from Frederick City, and one from
Emmetsburg and Gettysburg, the latter the
terminus of the railroad from Lancaster and
York, Pa. The country north and back Of the
Maryland heights is open, accessible, and
scarcely defensible. 4 strong force marching
along these roads will attack the batteries in
rear, the only place where they are vulnerable.
1t is not yet known what officer will be put at
tho hesd Of the expedition, but certainly not
Reeder.
Tho reported destruction Of bridges on the
railroad between Alexandria and Leesburg,
will prevent any movement Of Southern troops
from Harper's Ferry towards Washington; and
if this is followed by taking possession Of the
Orange and Alexandria railroad, as far as Cul.
pepper and Charlottesville, and Of the Freder.
icksburg railroad, the rebels at Harper's Ferry
will be completely hemmed 10 and cut off from
all communication. This will probably be
done.
Until these railroads are in our possession
reinforcements can be sent TO Harper's Ferry.
Respect TO Col. Ellsworth In Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE, May 25.-Nearly all tho dags
here and at Jefersonville, Indiana, are flying
ut half.mast in consequence OF the death d
Col. Ellsworth.
Missouri State Troops p~isbandIng.
ST. LOUIS, May 24.-The State troops al
Jefferson City numbering about 1000 men,
were ordered to disband yesterday by Gen.
Price. At first they refused to obey, but il
is believed that they will quietly dispense and
return to their bones.
A ten inch howi,zer, an eight and q bali
inch mortar and three hundred rounds of car
,fidges, ball, shell and canister were shipped
from the arsenal yesterday, destined for Cairo
The following articles are copied from the
Baltimore american"
From Washington Cisy.
WARRINGTON, May 2T.-Capt. Berrien, with
1876 men and six field pieces, arrived here in 6
special train from Annapolis early this morn
ing.
The Treasury Department Immediately after
the opening Of proposals Oh Saturday com
menced informing the successful bidders of the
result. The Secretary accepted all fSr bonds
placed OF IS and upwards, and awarded the re
mainder to bidders for Treasury notes at OF
above par. There were awarded for bonds
SO, 753, 900; for Treasury notes 50, PAL, 000.
The contrac. for supplying stationery to the
United States for the ensuing fiscal year has
been awarded to Mess:s. Philips j. Solomons,
and Messrs. Blanchard and Mohnn, Of this CT.
tt, and Isaac Ames, Of New York.
The New York 9th and 2ssh regiments are
two miles beyond similarly engaged.
This morning a capture was nado four miles
beyond Alexandria on the limo Of the railroad;
q car loaded with provisions and eighteen Sc
ceSsion soldiers in citizens dress were brought
to Alexandria.
Tho Fairfax Cavalry, consisting of So men
and officers, captured On Thursday night at
Alexandria, are now IN confinement on the
Powhatan.
They wesr a gray uniform, with United
States buttons, the arny hat with 8 black
feather. They state that they were to have
left at 9 o'clock Of the previous night but, ow-
ing to q misrepresentation of orders, they were
detained until five in the morning. They were
surrounded as their line was formed and were
compelled to dismount and surrender. Iu ten
minutes they would have escaped.
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Andrew Jackson Donelson, Of Tennessee,
has ioiEed tho Southern army.