Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June ELL made hurried
visit to Alexandria THE morning. The so-
ders were suffering much from the intense
heat, but were anxously awaiting orders to
move forward. The Fourth Pennsyl ylvania
Regiment, Col Hartranft, forms the advance
guard They are encamped near the Ellis
worth Zouaves. DR.. Jos. B. Dunlap, Sur
geon O. the regiment, and Cbas. Hunlicker,
Adjutant, are great favorites with the boys,
who appear extremely anxious to give the
former something 20 do They we're under
marching orders yesterday, and were much
disappointed because their orders were eoun-
termanded by Gen Scott.
The Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment, Colo
mel Mcdowell, still maintain their old posi-
ton this side of the Ellsworth ZJuaves. Like
their brethren of the Fourth, they are much
disappointed Because their marching orders
were c0untermanded yesterday. This reg-
ment is only equalled in drill by the Twen-
ty fifth Pennsylvania Regiment, Col. Cake
A party of Rebels came up the Potomac
river last night as far as Washington, and
attempted to fire the Long Bridge. They
were fred upon by our troops, and fonr or
i've Of them were killed. a number of 9th
er Rebels were wounded The remainder
nineteen in number. were taken prisoners.
and are now at the arsenal in this city. The
rebels were provided with powder and match
es for the purpose Of blowing up The bridge,
and setting it on fire
The number If persons killed is POSSIBLY
exaggerated.
All the army surgeons connected with reg
iments were ordered over the Potomac at
late hour last night.
The War Deparim mt have discovered that
female Secessionsts in Washington are car
rying on a regular correspondence with Beau
regard by way Of Mount Vernon.
This afternoon, while the Presidential
par V, consisting of Mrs LincIln, Mrs
Grimsley, her sister. and Gen. Walbridge,
together with the Presidents two younger
sons, " ere making tour of inspection am NJ
the various camps on the V rginia side, after
leaving the Twenty fifth New York r, gi-
ment, on their wav to General McDuwelps
head quarters at Arlington Heights, the car
riage tongue broke, and the horses becoming
unmanageabe the driver was thrown off,
and the consequences came near being fatal,
bur the party were rescued by the galiantry
of portion of the Twenty FIFTH Regiment,
who hastened 20 their assistance.
WASHINGTON. June 24-Jos. W. Webb,
of Washington. has been appointed Inspec-
ter General United States Army.
Acting Lieutenant Webster, who is attach
ed to the United States brig Perry, is here.
Lieut. Webster was or board the Perry when
the Hannah ~ Johnson was seized: She
had valuable cargo on board, and was
bound South She is a fpe sharp sailing
schooner, and after consultation it was de-
termined to let ber go, as they were rot in
condition to put what was deemed sufficient
crew on board TO manage her. Lieut.. Webster
offered to take her to New York with one
man beside himself, and went on board. He
invited the captain and mate into the CABIN,
fastened them in, and then sent his associ-
ates forward among the eleven rebels on
board. For four days and nights be remain
ed on the quarter deck Of the schooner, and
carried her safely into New York. where she
has since been condemned as lawful prize.
Lient. Webster was born in New Ham pshire
He went to South Carolina some years snce
and notwithstanding tempting offers to join
the traitors, came North, and on the day of
his appointment here his mills, worth $12,-
0C0 were burned down.