The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-11

In answer to my question whether these men, then,
were not the flower of the Southern forces and whether
indeed they not all the effective troops that the
South could briug into the field he said that they
that the South expected them to be victorious added
that even II quarter or the number put hors du
combat this campaign for every man lost three more
equally well armed, would be ready to take his place.
HAyRE DE GRACE Nd, May Q, 1861.
Strength Of the Southern Forcs-Plans of The Rebsls-Why
Alexandria Qualifications a. FrodsYicks
Jurg-Retruiting IN Bahimore-Loos out for Tras,rs-
kouement Of 7roops-2 500 Troops SEN. from Psyruile-
Some Of he Men that Occasions Bring Firth de-
STRENGTH OF THE SOUTHERN FORCES
have had talk to-day with gentleman lust from
Washington who is deep in the confidence of the 60
vernment, and who has just come from yicksburg
He came through Alabama Georgia, North Carolina
and Virginia, and travelled leisurey. He says
that. the ignorance at the South, or rather their
incredibly. as to the extent of the warlike pre-
paraons at the North is greater than the error of the
prevalent opinion OF the North in regard TO the force
and numbers Of the Southern troops He says that he
himself saw, merely the line OF the railroads over
which he travelled and in the large cities through which
he passed. including Matches, vic<sburg Montgomery,
several towns in Georgia and North Carolina Iynchburg
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Dumfres, no less than
sixty thousand troops, well armed, well disciplined and
under competent officers The great majority were on
good portion Of this force is concentrated between
fredericksburg, Dumfries, Alexandria and Harpers
Ferry, under the orders OF General Cooke
THE REBELS
II Is probable that the recent evacuation OF Alexandria
by the Virginia troops, and their towards Harpers
Ferry, only ruse TO blind deceive eur officers
1t cannot be possible that the South with such forces a.
their command, would abandon Alexandria which Is to
them SO important position 1t is, in fact the key to
as Tptf Tho hold
Arlington Heights on the north, and they could can
nonadc and demolish nearly the whole OF Washington
city. AT the same time the Southern army, under
OF ths fire. could rush to the attack But on the
other hand, let alexandria Arlington Heights be &C
Cuped by the United States troops successful at
tack Washington would be impossible II ia more than
likely therefore that Alexandria has been evacuated
Just as Perryvne was evacuated Yesterday by thou.
sand troops being sent thence to Bush river while fifteen
hundred fresh troops from Philadelphia marched IN
took their place s probable thai the Virginia troops
times many fresh Southern troops either now in
Aexandrs or are ready to occupy the place. aud tina.
States troops after a hard struggle
FoRIn1cAToNs AT FREDERICKSBURG.
The same gentleman referred to above Informed me
that when he passed through Fredericksburg the troops
there assisted by several hundred negroes throwing
up entrenchmen,s considerable extent and
great strength. They had plenty of cannon of Iarg
calbre to mount Them aud abundance Of ammunition
The heights north town. where III ssc fort
being erected commsnd all the approaches TO tn
town both by and railroad and protect the xn
itself besides The negroes were working with will and
were good spirits The reports of scarcity of provi
there entirely unfouEded Provisions Of all kind
abundant and good the country people brought in
where In the Sorth false my informant stes He
has certainly had the best opportunity OF seeing and his
veracty Is unqutstonabe.
NEWS IRON RICHMOND.
The steamer Georgia, which arrived here today,
brought several gentlemen from Richmond learn from
OF them that movement is On foot among the lead
in the Confederate States to have their capital
moved from Montgomery TO Richmond They were all in
guarded, bridges prOte
RECRUITING IN BALTIMORE
Learn from gentleman who eft Baltimore this morn.
ing that the business or recruiting in that city for the
United States Army goes bravey About eighty men
are enlisted every Day and are transferred 70 The camp
OF usIuctan outside the walls 81 Fort Ncfienry About
three hundred men have been enlisted since the recruit
ing station was opered
MATTERS liz WILMINGTON M.
tool, run up 10 Wilmington ye sterday Al Is going
well there. Macr Raf, United States Army has
tered into the service Of the tnted States the Della
wa,e regiments that were ready AMI they wi march 10
Ioog OFT YoR rRAroEs
II tehooyes the United states government u keep A
sharp look out for traitors dark scheme betray It's
secrets has iust come to light certsln gentleman
Que OF the Mode States has recently been moving hes
and earth TO get appointment IN the army for
relative Of bis. he has not et succeeded aTd will 40.
succeed, now that his desgas are unmaskeI It
dsrstood and agreed upon that the person whose appoint
mcnt he rnxouG % secure, b. spy 10 the
camp, and Was 70 fuipsb Attenuation southern
army ire secretary OF War cannot be too eareul o. hs
appointments.
ittrnoCn were so numerous was found Impossible
rnG OF transportation or even quarters, for
near al upon the ground, add consequently many OF the
companies bad t. biyousc IN the open air The grassy
banss along the river shore Afforded them excellent
spot for the pnIose, aud cords on cords OF dry drift
wood that had aoatcd down steam them plenty Of
fuel. The along the river bank after dark
beautiful ana romantic. The musses, With their glitter
ing barrels and bayoBes were stacked long and regn
lar lines and reflected back the light Of the
wa,chlres that hazed all night Around these the sol
deis reposcd in Indian stye IN Their f,t 10 tho are
md all lfg Tfg E.yp
been SAILING hence to Annapolis as fast hoy could take
On board their living freight. The total number Of
troops sent forward from this post during the last
twenty four hoIIs has been twenty i've bupired This
embraces the Twentieth regiment Of New York. the First
regiment Pennsy lvara artillery, part OF tie Sixth Penn
sylvania regiment companies Of the Third regiment
United States infantry, and 'hiity West Point cadets
OCCASIONS
This used 10 be OF themes at school and this
will afford many illustration Of IT. truth Here Is
care ia point camp Ike that At perrJyile requires
for its proper management the exercise OF talents Of
high order. The management OF two three thousand
men, their discipline lhe Instruction, and the Of
their health Is alone hercuesn task Add 10 that the
supervision Of the running OF trains TO Philadelphia and
steamboats, ard transports to Annapolis and Baltimore
the for throwing forward attachments TO
Hayrc dc Grace 70 Bush ridge and 10 Gunpowdsr
river the capture and detention VI all suspicious vessels
&c, and you will have some idea OF the hbors that de-
volve upon Colonel Charles p. Dare the commlndanf
at this important port He has shown himself fully
equal 20 the emergency and that he u.s. indeed the right
man in the right place.
Among his officers there Ia oue captain who attracted
my attention the rst time saw the regiment on pareto
merely by Inc tones CT his voce-loud ana clear as tne
blast OF trumpet have snce observed that he 10 an
excellent discpnaran has his perfect In dril and
IL liked by every one Of them. His s Chs-emagne
Tower, aud he s from Oneida county, New York. lie
has lived FOR mauy years in Pottsve Scbuyk county,
pennsylvania and is q lavyN of good standing there
Be IL man Of wealth, and when The fever broke
he raised ~ his expense company OF 160 men,
atdl took them 10 Harrisburg They accepted but
divided into two companies, and Capt Tower here
With ninety men. Rely upon It, you will hear again
about Capt Tower and bis before the war Is
TENNESSEE INTrtJrCENrE
The Memphis 1ppeor speaking about the dsfences OF
the river, gives the following Information work
THO Notifications AT Randolph Is going with the great
est dtfratcb under the direction of Captain Stockton o.
the Confederate gtstte nv Ivrch