The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-05

The vesseh at the Warrington Navy Yard, for .mne
date service, the BALTIMORE Philadelphia, Anacos,a
and Freedom they are well supplied with ammun-
tion and stores, and awaiting orders.
The secession prisoners, about forty in number,
ssill on board the Powhtan They exceedingly well
treated.
Beverl Of the regiments hero have for some nights
duty at minutes warning. There 10 much anxiety
their part Tor forward movements.
WASHINGTON, June 4, 1861.
Every thing to-day on the Virginia side was quiet,
Work the Notifications the outskirts Of Aexan-
dra a. the end Of the Long Bridge and the heights
opposite Georgetown, is being vigorously prosecuted.
The last mentioned erecting by the New York Sixty
ninth, are in the most advanced state
Washington is filed with inventors OF rumors.
they are geniuses In their way. Their principal
object IL to get their inventions printed, and they
often succeed, by perseverance. McCuloch, Beau.
regard and JEFF. Davis the chief instruments
upon which they operate. To-day we hear nothing
Of the two former, but the latter ia reported to be
on his way from Richmond 10 Harper's Ferry and the
Point Of Rocks, TO attend the important duties Of
thoee places It may be that Mr. Davis going to Har
pers Ferry, but It is most likely that he will not risk
the aunt he rest assured Of thing-that If he
Is caught the way by the federal troops he viii be
promptly and respectfully hung q traitor.
detachment Of marines arrived this morning al the
Navy Yard from the North. Their arrival will relieve
the New York Seventy regiment great extent OF
the arduous and monotonous guard duties this devoted
regiment has performed these many weeks
The repairs Of the Freeborn nearly complete She
win receive armament of raed cannon She Ia ex-
peced to return the scene OF action off Aqua Creek on
Friday.
The steamer Anacosa has steam up, and is awaiting
orders TO SAIL ieut0ant Prendergast OF the New York
Seventy first, Is again abroad with detachment of his
regiment.
The prisoners Of war are still on board the powhatau
They rass away their time mostly with sleeping and
playing cards. Everything done towards their physi-
cal comfort, but they are strictly guarded, and
not allowed to bold communication with any one.
One prisoners taken at Fairfax Court House was
released yesterday, taking the oath Of allegiance
The First Maine regiment has gone into camp.
The First German Rifles are still quartered on the ave-
nue..
Collector Barney has been here several days. attending
to his legitimate business with Secretary Chase He has
been doing his utmost TO induce the government to
accept more troops he has specially attended TO the
financial interests Of the revenue officers.
The Preble is reported ready to sail day, but the
vncsnnes will not be ready for ten days. Both vessels
are at the Charlestown Navy Yard
James watson WeDD WILL leave IN q rev weeks Tor
Brazil way Of England there being no United States
ship that be spared from the service now to convey
him there.
Thurlow Weed arrived here TO night.
The Fifth Massachusetts, regiment returned frem
Alexandria to-day to recuperate. This regiment viii
be temporarily relieved, having been very hard at
work.
The Fifth New York regiment which since the advance
Virginia. has bean stationed two miles beyong Airing
Heights returned the city to-day. They are re-
lleved by some other regiment.
The report that the troops Cincinnati are ordered
to Louisville Kentucky brigade, 10 WITHOUT founda.
ton.
A SUPPOSED SECESSION SPY SHOT AT
ALEXANDRIA.
WASHINGTON, June 4, 1851.
Last night, as q strange looking man was passing
through Of the streets Of Alexandria, he chal
lenged by Zouave sentinel. The refused to re-.
spond and the sentinel shot him dead he re.
lieved to have been a spy.
Large droves Of horses daily arriving from the
North for artillery and cavalry service.
The railroad depot here Is about being connected with
the Navy Yard by an extension of the track
The Zouaves have moved their camp further into yir
gna TO avoid the thicket which surrounded them
which has been taken advantage Of by the rebels who
have picked of several Of the Zouaves in the night.
Another Of their number shot from the woods last
night, but not MORALLY wounded
INTERESTING DESPATCH FROM COM. BIS.
Sell, OF THE CYANE.
WASHINGTON, June 4, 1851
CON- Besel in letter to the Secretary Of the Navy,
dated board the ship Cyane Acspulco May 49, after
referring the treason which has been 30 rife the
navy, says-T deem but just to those have the ho
to command remark that they loyal and true
to their oath and duty, and deeply sympathze with
the government AS an evidence Of the deep.
seated love Of common country in the hearts
o. all Americans abroad 1t may interest you to know
that among the thousands passing to and from Cali
forna in the mall Steamers does Of these
steamers enter this port and her crowd Of passengers
catch full view Of the Stars and Stripes which Goat
the Cyanes peak thnn cheer after cheer simultaneously
bursts forth from the lips Of every soul board with
earnest enthusiasm which tells how firmly seated is
the love Of country.
HENRY WARD BEECHER AND THE BROOK.
LYN PHALANX.
WASHINGTON, June 4, 1851
Henry Ward Beeehev arrived here this morning. and
Immediately obtained interview with the President
and the Secretary Of War, with view to have the 60
vernment arm the regiment in Brooklyn, N. Y,
called the Brooklyn Phaanx.
Two hundred ard atty Massachusetts boys arrived at
Brooklyn yesterday to join the Phaanx but would not
remain unless they promised TO be furnished with
arms.
Mr. Beecher left FOR New York by this evenings train
AFFAIRS IN AND AROUND ALEX ANDRIA.
ALEXANDRIA, June 4, 1861.
Affairs exceedingly dull To day. The shooting Of the
picket guard at Hunting Creek Mills furnishes all the food
for an item.
vst TO the camp this evening indicates no prospect
Of immediate move though the troops in readiness
for it, II required at a moments notice.
The important Notifications on su:er Hill have pro,
crossed 80 far as to show the mpregnabe character in
tended by the designer, Lieut.. g. W. Luyden, late Of
Fort sumpter The bastion is almost completed, also
Is Wastern lahnrera cansfantlp