The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-12

the train. Ga its arrival ia Baltimore the the
train cent TO the Bolton depot aud from thence 60
Chambersbwg, Pa. At daybreax this morning the re-
maiader Of the Rhode Island regiment broke up camp
and LETT By cars Tor Baltimore, route for Chambers
burg
passed through Georgetown at an early hour this NOR
ing accompanied by government wagons with camo
equipage, ammunition, baggage, &c. They numbered
over athourand men and presented martial apperan
guard. They passed I'D the their Rockville d) road, and
their supposed destination Edwards Ferry on the Po
tonac. This point Is about thirty miles from George
town, or equi-distant from Washington and Hsrper g
Ferry II IL the only crossing place FOR teams between
the Point of Rocks and the District The road passes
from Frederick Nd across bridge the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal the ferry across the Poto
mac and the road terminates in Leesbirg, Va which Is
only four miles distant from the crossing Another
battalion Of District volunteers formed In the First ward
this morning. and marched about ten O'Clock The
panles induced one OF sappers and miners, " armed"
line Of service. wagon train with military stores
camp equpase and baggage, also accompanied the bat
This last battalion comprised portions Of the command
that had not been able to join the forward movement
sooner In the morning It likewise took the road through
Georgetown and out the Rockville turnpike.
The whole command is az follows-Major Jewels
Second battalion about $50 men, Major Everetps Fifth
battalion 200 men Captain smead Third battalion with
exception Of National Riaes left guard duty, $50
men, Captain GeIhardt, Eighth battalion. 800 men, and
Captain Owens cavalry so men; altogether about 100
guides The command is ofcered as follows:-Colonel
Stone Lieutenant Colonel Everett, Major Jewell Captain
smead Quartermaster First Lieutenant Albert, Adutant,
and Captain Stewart, Aid.
II was reported that the troops were preceded by
battery, but have not been able TO verify the
train Of wagons crossed into Virginia at the govern
ment ferry In Georgetown this morning and from the
hustle the heights above the Alexandria Aqueduc. it
there have received marching orders
The First Pennsy lyania regiment broke up their camp
and loft hu aolon IN Inn
of Rockville We hear that three four other regiments
are under marching orders to move to-day.
fourth OF mile above the chain bridge, on the Maryland
side, are day entering upon the work of intrenchng
their position Four pieces of artillery have been sent
The First New Hampshire regiment and the Ninth New
York regiment have left also in the direction Of Rock
ville
The Nineteenth New York regiment is under marching
orders for come time this afternoon they know not in
which direction.
THE CAPITOL.
The Washington Star Of the 9Th says:-Al the troops,
save few necessary to guard the approaches to the
gtouno. have been removed from the CAPITOL and the
work Of cleaning for the approaching session OF Congress-
is in tu blast. Ga the lower floor the long and
spacious passages almost completely blocked up with
barrels OF -four leaving only Sufficient space for two per-
psss abreast cleaning has yet
menced in that portion OF the building But the floor
Of the Senate and House, in the galleries, COMMITTEES
rooms AID adjoining passage although but one dose of
soap sand has been applied, all grease tobacco and
filth, which 80 much abounded q few days SINCE has
fully restore the to their pristine ncatness and
beauty. In the committee rooms no noticeable damage
has been done TO the furniture or drapey OF the win
dows The large mirrors, gorgeous chandeliers, and mag
ncent frescoe bright and eound as and but
little remains to remind the visiter Of the many
thousand men who have been qusrered there Of whom
1000 occupied the building at one time. The carpets
have been taken up from the Senate snd House Goors
and busy hands are fast removing ali indications Of their
late occupation Taking into consideration the character
OF many who have tarred day after day in those halls
their condition is surprising The white italian marble
of the Speakers deck pure and bright as when first
polished and the seats in the galleries show not atch
cut, notwithstanding the whiting propsnstes OF the
Yankee boys Artists are frcscoing tae ceiling Of the
Hall Of Representatives again, in different style FROM
the gaudy red and yellow with which it covered be
fore, and giving fine appearance to the walls rhe
and spa,kIes itdd when Senators aud the q cove
reigps passed up and down its steps, and the wno.e
building is fast resuming its old brightness aad beauty
One applications Of water and soap ami the
work will be accomplished and in its halls shall for
get tina. they resounded with sbe ring OF steel
THE SECOND REGIMENT or CAVALRY.
The Star Of the Sth says:-Foue companies Of this
regiment Of alArs the Virginia side OF the
Potomac and Justly regarded among the elite OF the
'gfand army" Years OF active service in Texas have
made them experienced soldiers, aud their presence
gives great confidence to the levies among WIN
they are quarered One company at Alexandra and
squadron juat back of Arlington House, consisting Of
Company G, commanded by Lleutenauts n, NJ Kimme
and J. g. Holloway; Company l, Lieuten mt T. Drum
mond-the whole being under command Of Captain A. G.
Braokett of Mexican renown since known for years
an experience Indian fighter the frontier The regu
lars have to 90 most of the hard service in picket and
scouting duty and are constantly on the qui prs When
the enemy was supposed to be advancing IN full force
last Tuesday night to attack the United States troops
Captain Brackets command was the frs. the alert
meeting and driving back cavalry scouting party from
Ieeshurg which they met some six miles from Arlington
and capturing five members Of the company, since
leased on parole The force engaged at Fairfax Court
House arc part of the same regiment all OF whom
rendering valuable service and sorely troubling the
volunteer Dragons Of the Old domination. Two sompa
MES yet remain at the Treasury building aud the others
are at Uhambersburg. Pa where they have Just
been ordered from Carlisle Barracks, Pa.