Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-14
NEWS FROM TIE NORTH.

PER's YBRRr.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-There IL military authority ior
saying that the first regiment Of Cavalry and the second
regiment of Drsgoons United States Army, have been
ordered from the department Of the West to t nesh
borhood
Cap, Palmer of the corps Of typographical engineers,
has returned from a reconnaissance OF several points on
the Potomac river He landed several places on the
Virginia side of the Potomac, aud attended oy two OIL
GER. and twenty Marines proceeded considerable dis
lance TO White House Point, where company OF about
sixty Secessonss had made their appearance only few
DAYS before At Aqua Creek two small batteries with
some 300 600 we're distinctly seen oy the party.
The Rhode Island regiment will break camp at mid
night and leave per railroad direct for Harpers Ferry
early tomorrow morning Their marine battery was
brought into the city and taken to the railroad station
aud loaded the train together with the artillery horses
and the ld and staff horses at six o'clock this evening
Professor Aken OF Rhode Island this Afternoon brought
into this city large balloon, which he iofited from the
street gas pipe corner OF Massachusetts, avenue aud
Fourth street. and afterwards loaded 1t down with sand
bags for convenient transportation TO the hnode
Island camp on Cations farm, at which place cord 5000
feet long was attached to basket and al experimental
ascension made thai height. The balloon Is tor mme
date reconuoterpg purposes, aud it is said ne will start
Immediately on his Gl voyage early tomorrow MON ng
Il said that several other regiments are also under
orders Tor movement at day break. The 3D. and IN
battalons of District Of Columbia Volunteers are under
similar orders They believe they to go to Frederick
Maryland.
WASHINGTON, June 5th-Mdnight.- precise mill
tary movements contemplated from this point, and soon
to oe ex cuted Of such character as do not autho
rzo plbicty
THE foregoing is all that could be received from Wash
ngt1n up TO the hour of closing Reporter
WAsHIyGroS, June 9.-General Cadwalader and por-
ton OF his staff were in Washington to-day.
There is trouble in the New York Ninth Regiment,
growing ont OF the alleged incapacy OF some o. the
officers including Col Stiles Yesterday nearly 200 Of
II IL ha fort hraa
commander Two soma of distinguished naval COM
mander in the service, who prSates In the reg
ment are amongst the disafected Some OF these men
returned and sworn in but the greater
portion of them will enlist into the Eighth and other New
York regiments.
Al six thi, morning full company Of the New York
Second Regiment arrived and joined their companions
There was also large detachment for the New York
Ninth Regiment.
The State of Missouri is detached from the Department
of the West and incorporated in that now under the
command OF Gen Mcclellan.
1t is thought that the action of the British Govern
men in its recognition of the validity of letters marque
and reprsal from the Confederate Government, was
dscourtesy unprecedented in diplomacy in view OF the
fact that its decision hastily announced without first
waiting for the arrival of the Minister ar. Adams
who was prepared properly represent the policy OF the
Administration.
Although the Austrian government has not directly
protested against Mr. Burlngame minister to that
country, known That some Otner oo
iectonable than he account OF bis legislative prom
hence in behalf of Italy would be acceptable.
The Treasury Department has just issued circular
explanatory of the act of March, 1884, relating to the
apprasement Of imported merchandise, and OF the taih
act of March last Two periods Of time therein i
dcaed as the dates which values to be asce-taned
Il is the opinion of the Department that the former OF
these periods namely the date OF actual Shipment ap
plies to the mercande exported from shipping port OF
the country of expectation, aud that the LATTER namely
the date of expectation, applies to merchandise exported
from an interior In!ry having no shipping ports The
regulations heretofore established therefore mod
fed accordingly.
Philip A. Dallas, eon of exMinister Dallas, and who
wa, his Secretary Of Legation arrived here to-day and
had long interview with Secretary Seward, during
which the latter expressed himself as highly grained
with the course Ct Mr. Dallas.
Seven thousand yards OF cIssinete and other military
goods were seized at Adams express office to-day, CON
signed to Point Of Rccks via the Alexandria and Lou
dola county railroad The goods are valued at sbcu.
SO O00 The seizure OF goods in this vicinity belong
ing 70 the COufederAes will almost pay the expenses OF
the expedi ion 10 this point.
Il is stated that entertainments are being thrown up on
the heghs en- the Virginia side OF the Potomac beyond
the cham bridge, the desga being TO proven. passage
Of Yrgiril troops at that point. To the same end,
doubtless, several regiments are to move tomorrow
morning 10 directions best calculated 10 effect such
Of iec: should il be attempted Among them are the
Rhode ISLANDERS who have not been moved thus far also
tie New Hampshire regiment, with others that fully
prepared for the fsid BleCkers German fe regiment
went far out on tie Seventh street road yesterday.
The T. s. steamers Thomas Freeborn a5d the hon;icel
10 are repaired and additionally armed with rlad car
non and long thr,y-twos. Taey go DOM the river.
Gen. Butler has four 64pcnnders 10 the camp at
Newport News which mounted aud placed in psi
ton intercept the two steamers expected and which
are fitting GU. a, clmoud With tie design of attacking
Newport News Point The Massachusetts, fourth Their,
with the Vermont First and the Toy Germans, undsr
command q Col Phelps
A thorough AMI extended reconncisance has been
made by General Butler ard aids up the james riv
further into the country than before attempted. The
o CT was examine the couutry with view TO the
e,tlbshmeut OF delenccs along the river similar 20
tn nov completed at Newport News Six negroes
rushed to the boat and taken down to the fort.
Six regiments OF infantry Two batteries Of artillery,
and one company of cavalry, of General hcDowePs
command in Virginia. under orders 10 be ready at
certain signal either to repel or attack or to advance
Col Mix's Brigade Of Neg York Mounted Il fl nan is
il a state OF for.ardne.s. Colonel L. P.rser, late
OF General Buders staff, is rendered NJ ors coDmis
lion.
General Cameron is of opinion thst considerable
augmentation OF cavalry force will be necessary in
the fall n jOr General Banks will likely be assigned
to Annapolis next week with headquarters at BImore,
with view to General B's cooperation with General
Butler. General Wilson's Zouaves will be s.atoned at
the Relay House. General Buffers arrangements are
well nigh completed foe extensive movement which
will shortly take place in the vicinity.
Regiments on the other side Of the river have been
renspected and the sick ard feeble removed. The
transportation department also thoroughly organized
and trains of baggage aud commissary wagons and am
balances ready TO move.
The Pen1syvsna llth will leave Havre-de. Grace for
Chsmbersbug to-day or Sunday. The Delaware regi-
ment take their places on the road.
A co npany Of New York Iouaves are out to protect
the line Of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad far
repaired The work will be completed tonight.
Hon. Emerson Etherdge's name having been men,
toned in connection with the Cerkship of the HOUSE,
that gentleman recently called Col Forney to
him that he was candidate, believing that Colonel
Forneys claims to rs election demanded every Influence
he could exert in his favor
MOVEMENTS OF FEDERAL TROOPS VIRGINIA.
ALEXANDRIA, June 9.h.-Two prisoners captured
vest, riay by four prvates of Company b. Of the Mchi
gan regiment one mile this side of Burk's station and
thirteen miles from here the Orange and Alexandra
railroad. 0le prisoner is corporal in cavalry compa
nv The other is private in the Governors Guard OF
Richmond, also a cavalry company. The Michigan men,
while scouting approached Burk's station, when
they saw number of stacks Of muskos and put back.
They we're by the cavalry and sought refuge in
ambush and succeeded in capturing their pursuers The
prisoners i'm nedately brought to and treated
with exceeding kindness They appear quite contented
0le OF them, who il physician, Is writing statement.
of his experiences. The Of the prisoners Dr.
Thomas H. Fleming and Samu,l Green
CHAMBsRsBURG, June s.-The tents we're struck res
terday, and the advance toward Virginia began. Toe
cortege two miles long, and hour passing
TIC advance made yesterday eight miles, and to-
night the troops will reach Hagerstown.
Gen Patterson sill not move until the army s nearly