The national Republican., 1861-06-01

aid and comfort to the enemy, and be was
brought up by scouting party but there
being no proof against him, he was discharged.
The companies are vieing with each other as
to which are the most vigilant The road is
commanded by two mountain howtzers on
hill, and with them they could keep at bay
large force in case they are attacked. A tele.
graph wire connects the bridge with the War
Department.
THE NINTH ENcAMpED. - This afternoon,
about FIVE o'clock, the ninth regiment of New
York, accompanied by their superior drum
corps, left their quarters in Mr.. Woodward's
building, and proceeded, by way of Pennsylvs
MIA avenue and Fourteenth street, to the en-.
campment Of the seventh regiment, which they
are to occupy. As they marched along, they
received the admiring gaze Of thousands who
had assembled at various points on the route
to view them. Although the majority Of those
composing this regiment have been under mill
tary discipline but a short while, they march
with admirable precision, while their various
evolutions are performed with remarkable skill
and accuracy.
This regiment, by the fine appearance, gen.
tlemanly conduct, and general intelligence Of
its members, has won the esteem Of both citi.
zens and strangers, and we predict for it q
fame far surprising that of any other regiment
in the country. 1t has already become par
ticular favorite with the ladies, and they have
applied to its members the apt soubriQuet Of
the "Sir Lsuncelot Knights" (the iavorite
and invincible defenders of woman, in the
chivalrc age) Of which appelAtion the regi-
ment feels very proud.
They seem greatly pleased with the situation
of their new quarters and all the arrange
ments. They will shortly have drill every
afternoon.
| The SEvENTY.NINTH.-The seventy ninth reg.
iment of New York is expected here some time
this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
v VISIT TO ALEXANDRIA. - A number of
prominent Pennsylvanians, among whom were
Messrs. Kelly and Mcpherson, members of Con.
gress, paid u flying visit to Alexandria Oh Thurs
day afternoon, to call upon the fifth Pennsylva-
MIA regiment, now stationed in that city. While
Messrs. Kelly and Mcpherson were engaged in
franking envelopes for such Of the soldiers as
desired to write home to their friends the band
attached TO the regiment came to the hotel and
serenaded their visiters in handsome style,
playing n variety Of beautiful airs. In response
to repeated calls, speeches were made by both
gentlemen, in support of the policy of the Ad.
ministration, which were well received.
ALExANDRIA.-We understand that yesterday
afternoon some one crept on to the roof OF the
Marshall House, and cut the halyards of the
flag pole, letting down the American flag. Two
members of the Rhode Island regiment, who
happened to be passing by the hotel, were the
first to observe that the flag was down, and
went up on the roof and replaced it. They
were not able to discover the perpetrator Of the
outrage.
Capt Dixon, recently appointed collector Of
Alexandria, will in few days start IL strong
Union paper.
DEPARTURE oP THE SEVENTH REGIMENT
All day yesterday, the members Of the New
York seventh regiment were engaged in pack
ing up, prior to their return to New York.
About Eve o'clock the line was formed, and
the regiment marched down Fourteenth street
to PENNSYLVANIA avenue and thence to the De
pot They were accompanied by their fine
band, which performed a number Of stirring
, airs on their way. Arrived at the Depot, the
regiment embarked on a long train of cars
: thiryone in number, and were soon out o
sight
The MARSHALL HoUsE.-The secession fal
| captured by the late Colonel Ellsworth at Alex
, andria, has been presented to the New Yorl
\ Fire Department.
AcCIpENT.-About nine o'clock last night,
, member of the Garibaldi Guards was acciden,
ally shot in the knee by n member OF tn
' Rochester regiment as he was walking on tn
avenue near Sixth street. The wound is
! painful one, and probably the leg will have tt
:. be amputated. The wounded man was imme
" diately removed to the quarters of the Gar
baldians, near the City Hall.
|. Music THIS AFrERYooS.--The marine ban
| mil anal or tho prasiIa nd,
this afternoon, commencing at five o'clock.
!. The steamer Star (ate Monticello) arrive
at the navy yard on Thursday, for repairs.
l. FIRE-About five o'clock yesterday morr
D. ing, the brick dwelling on Il street. betwee
First and Second owned and occupied by NJ
! Alonzo Mcintyre, patent agent, accidental
u took fire and was destroyed, together with
considerable portion of the furniture. Mr.. Nj
~ Intyre himself had Il narrow escape from osin
" his life, and had to jump from an upper viii
dow. The Franklin and Columbia fire compi
81 MES were early on the ground, but the fire ha
T. already made too much headway to render the
services of much avail. The property Wa
y , partly insured.
Damned OUT.-About two o'clock yeste
n; day afternoon, quite an excitement was raise
j. on Pennsylvania avenue, caused by Jame
jackson, private in company A, ninth reg
st ment of New York, having signified his inter
1. ton Of refusing to muster into the service {
the Government. The refusal created grea
Il. Indignation among the other members Of tn
/. company, and the services OF good drumme
were soon brought into req"isition, and he wa
le marched out Of the quarters of the regimen
d and down the avenue, followed by a larg
crowd. He WAS taken out of the reach Of tn
crowd by Messrs. John l.. Smith and Thoma
T. C. Dom, justices of the peace, and left the cit
n in the first train leaving for New York, Th