Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-24
LATEST NEWS.
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TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WhsnINGToN May 23-A special despatch
to the Commercial says that it is rumored that
the president has declared to. certain prominent
gentlemen that there will be no invasion OF the
rebel states before autumn. 1t is not entitled
to credence, and not justified by what is
known of the plans of the administration for
the Immediate future. The extreme south
will not be approached during the intensely hot
weather, but offensive operations will be speed.
lily undertaken in Virginia, both ON James river
and near this city.
Two thousand rebel troops were in Alexan-
dria to-day, while the election was progress
ing. None dared to vote for the Union.
1t was anticipated that the New i ork 18th
regiment would proceed to-day to Fortress
Monroe. Senator Foote Is actively urging
the acceptance of two more regiments from
Vermont. All the troops here received fresh
orders this morning, to be ready for marching
at a moments notice. The government don't
intend to be taken by surprise. Recruits for
the 18th New York regiment arrived to-day.
Large numbers of troops are expected during
the week.
1t is rumored that the New York Fire Zou-
ayes have received orders 10 occupy Arlington
Heights. This movement is supposed to have
some reference to operation on the Virginia
rebels. The Michigan Regiment is ordered
to he ready to march at any moment with two
days provisions.
A private company has been organized at
Alexandria to convey letters tc the north, as,
after next week, all letters destined north will
lay over at that city. Mail intercourse with
points south of Virginia will cease on the LIST OF
June The post Off. department has not yet
taken any action in view OF the contemplated
southern independent mail arrangement
Appearances Indicate that the separate Of
fers for bonds or treasury notes, and the alter
% nffl f.r Iln at ant r.lfI
and Tor tile latter at par will exceed the 49,.
001,0 900 called tor.
Much speculation is INDUCED in as to the
movements of the troops for active service;
but those who are presumed To be best Il
qnaineJ with such matters say no invasion
into the heart OF any stale Is now cOnt mplat-
ed, and that operations will be principally con.
fined to the recapture of the public property
which has been seized on tile seaboard, and
in the maintenance Of the defensive works still
i'll possession of the government. Much def
erence is paid to the views OF Gen. Scott, and
it is known that he is not FESTIVE to make Tor.
ward movement without a prepOnderatlng
chance OF success. There may however, be
notifications OF his present policy dependent
on circumstances.
Joseph Casey has been appointed Judge of
the court OF claims; }. S. DUNCAN, e. +.
Parks, S Flowers, L Shipper, Wm Luwber
and L. NJ. Gannell, have been appointed sur
geonS Samuel Raymond is appointed post
master at Anduver, Mass.
Col Thompson proposes TO raise and equip
battery OF mountain how,tzers, In be attach
ell 10 some first class accepted regiment, at his
own expense.
A splendid flag from the ladies of New York
was presented to Col Lrtf;Iu's seventh regi-
ment, in presence OF the president and large
concourse OF people, this afternoon.
The Charleston Courier of Tuesday says
"Lieut. Peot, of the steamer Lady Davis,
boarded the ship A. B Thompson, ten miles
from Fort Royal, bound from Savannah to
New York. She arrived at Savannah trom
Antwerp, and cleared Immediately for New
YORK. Lieut.. Peot found her papers only
vouched by deputy clerk of the Savannah
custom house, and took the ship into custody,
d'.1in .''sr rf ro% at a Ess' .ssay 10th to
mercantile house in REESE l!s:-"The
Ocean Eagle, captured e 3eeS Gpun, is 600
tons, built at MedtorG, Ms,s 90 z = valued at
500 600"