New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-27
TEE LATEST WAR NEWS.

Alexandra is quiet, and the National troePs
repose unmolested in Virginia. General Sand
ford is in command Of the department of Fair
fax, which embraces that portion Of Virginia
east OF the Aleghanies, except what is included IN
the departments under the command of Generals
Butler and Mansfield. Gen. Sandiord has issued
q proclamation from Arlington House, his head
quarters, promising to the loyal citizens of tie
State protection and consderate treatment
There appears 20 have been no adequate foun-
6aton for the report of On attack Oh sewelPs
Point which was doubifuly published yesterday
morning. Ger. Butler proposes to wait for fur
ther reenforcements, according to The news re-
ceyed last night from Washington.
Gov. Curtin Of Pennsylvania has sent special
envoy to Washington to look after the troops
from his State. He was particularly requested
to examine with a close scrutiny the clothing OF
al sorts which had been furnished An eNaml-
nation, in compliance with this request, showed
that the garments srd blankets Of the men were
of the most worthless description. The rascalty
or carelessness OF both, which have presided over
! the Quitting of these troops cannot easily be
believed. ~ Is ~. .,s Intention of Gov. Curtin to
make at once such a thorough reform Id thi'
matter that Pennsylvania shall ne longer have
to blush for tho neglect and shame put upon her
brave and seli-denying citizens, who have yoldn-
tetred for the common defense.
We hear that Col. Duryee's ZOuaves reached
Fortress Monroe on Saturday morning, by the
Alabama. There ore now 6,OC0 men in the
Fortress. The bark Winirred, a rich prize
laden with coffee, was brought up there by the
Quaker City. The Minnesota is going South,
with sealed orderp.
We have very satisfactory news from the 9TH
Regiment. They, in conjunction with the other
troops, were busIly employed in ensrenchiDg oil
Saturday night. The 9Th was considered next
TO the Goth in the work Of digging. The Reg-
meDt has been recalled 10 Warrington by a spe-
cial order of Gen. Mansfield, wLo compliments
them on the fe,yices they had rendered.
Strict martial law has been proclaimed in
Alexandria; the citizens are not allowed to de-
part without a written pass, and the closest care
is taken TO prevent surprise. The peaceable in
Labitonts are, however, assured that they VIII
be protected in all their rights so long US they
do no violence or plotting.
1t is seid that the Marshall House, the scene
Of Coz. Ellsw0rth's murder. was once occupied
by Gen. Washington, and that Ellsworth fell
almost at the threshold of the room in which
Washington slept. The pickets at Alexandria
were fired on on Saturday night, but no one was
injured; those firing fed at once.
1t was reported at Baltimore last night that
the troops at tho Relay House are to go to.
ward Harper's Ferry to-day.
The lst New-Jersey Regiment, with baggage
and camp equipage, has crossed from Washing
ton into Virginia.
Our latest news from Baltimore declares that
Norfolk lie to be attacked by Gen. Buffers troops
Today. Tie Hampton bridge has been burnt
by the Rebels. Troops are rapidly moving toward
Washington, through Baltimore. Seven regi-
noDtS of Ohio and Western Pennsylvania troops
ire expected to pass to-day. A plan has been
natared for On attack on Harper's Ferry, tho |
leails Of which are given in our telegraphic col.
Imns. 10000 Rebel troops are at Manassas
Junction, prepared TO make q stubborn resistance.
The Federal troops seized large quantities of |
oncealed arms in Alexandria, and jackson, es-
ecially, the murderer OF Ellsworth, had made
Preparations for hard fight in case bis house
hOuld be attacked. The suddenness Of the ia.
aston alone prevented him from arming biz con-
edoratee.