The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
GENERAL NEWS.

can affairs, the prevailing sentiment now be-
ing nanifestly to hold off from any interior
ence about the blockade, or recognition, if
the manufacturing interest can possibly be
evaded or satisfied in any other way. Some
Of the papers think that the recent volunteer
ing of the Orleans princes in the Federal ar
my here, and their acceptance, lie not pleas
ing to the Emperor of the French-but, it is
probable, he cares very little about them or
their movements at present. The subject Of
recognition will be decided, we have always
thought, by England and France upon con-
siderations solely affecting their own pecu-
liar interest. They are now consulting as to
those interests, and we cannot, as yet, say
what course will be the result of their delibe-
rations.
RusselPs letters to the London Times on
American affairs thrust right and left at both
sides Of the opposing forces. He seems to
think there is great danger of the ultimate
establishment of military government in
this country.
Another case of scandal has occurred in
Chicago, similar, in some respects, to the
Burch affair in the same city-though in the
recent escapade pistols we're fred and wounds
received.
The statement of the number of the killed,
wounded and prisoners, on both sides, since
the present war commenced in this country,
which is published in the newspapers, is ev-
identity incorrect and imperfect. No correct
account can be given at present.
The Washington Star says that if any dis
turbauce breaks out among Fremont,s parti-
zans in Missouri, the government will doubt
less take prompt and effective means to pre-
vent it's assumingla more serious form.
1t appears that the smallpox broke out on
board the steamer Harriet Lane with such
virulence a few days ago, that it has been
found necessary to bring all the sick off the
vessel to the hospital of the Insane Asylum,
near Washington.
Two of the tugs Of the naval expedition,
in addition to the Belvidere, owing to the
heavy sea outside of the capes, have had to
return to Fortress Monroe.
The government at Washington has rented
at 81 900 per annum, as military hospital,
Minnesota row-a splendid block Of dwell
ing houses formerly occupied by Senators
Breckenridge, Douglas and others. It has
also ordered on to Washington two steam fire
engines, with experienced comp anies to work
them.
The Norfolk Day Book mentions report
that Gen. Beauregard has resigned, and has
dispatch from Richmond referring to the
same report.
Sixty "contrabands," it is said, have come
into Fortress Monroe, reporting that many
Confederate troops have been Withdrawn from
Norfolk, Yorktown and Bethel.
The Monticello, Of the blockading squad
ron off Savannah, has arrived at Fortress
Monroe, reporting that che passed the naval
expedition, on Saturday night, within thirty
miles of Bull Bay, where it was expected to
land the troops within twenty-five miles of
Charleston. Storm nearly abated.
The steamer Belvidere, with horses, TO-.
one of the naval expedition, separated from
the fleet in the storm Of Friday, arrived at
Fortress Monroe, with some of her works
stove in, and the loss Of twelve of the horses.
The freshet in the river at Georgetown, D.
G., on Saturday, caused the loss of great
deal of wood, and the government lost a
quantity of bread at the western wharves.
A Union man from Leesburg reports that,
on the night after the battle of Balls Bluff,
Leeshurg was evacuated by the Confederates
in expectation Of Federal advance, but that
their expectation not being realized they re-
tnrned in large force and occupied that place.
Major General Halleck, now next in com.
nand in the U. S. Army to Major General
Mcclellan, has reached Washington from
California.
The War Department. continues to be
thronged with applicants for the position of
paymaster in the army. No more, however,
will ho annoi n tod until oftor Tho lot of ,oxA