New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-27

of q swamp. They stopped work to-day ony long
! enough for service.
ANOTHER ACCIDENT
This afternoon Mr. Frothingham Of the hith
! Company was fhot, accidentally, by reporter
! Of Michigan paper, one Of Col. wilcox AUS
! lie was showing him Secession pistol. lie re-
ceived fesh wound in one Of bis legs.
IIE ATTACK on RICHMOND.
The countr, need not be surprised il, in the
course Of three weeks forward movement be
made on Richmond, Gom resources entirely sepa-
rate fron the reserves at or near Washington
and which VIII be So overwhelming in force
to render success certain. The possession Of
Hafper's Ferry may be secured by flank move
ment.
The first New'Jersey regiment crossed into Viz
gina this evening Wagons, with camp equipage
AID stores, nave been crossing the bridge oil day.
CONDITION OF THE TROOPS.
All the regiments are now well supplied The
Smithsonian grounds are occupied by horde of
beeycs visited Arlington House this afternoon.
The trees and turf aro in June luXariance and
beauty. TIE garden is mass Of Covers. The
prospect Of the river and city is charming. Gen.
Sanford was not there. The headquarters were
in charge Of Col. Alex. Hamilton, of The staff of
Gen. Sanford, and Col. Lyons, of the Now-York
Eighth, which marched from Washington, and
whose tents are in the woods about the house.
Gen. Sanford told them that tits was emphaticolly
the post Of honor.
The tel graph is nearly completed from Washing
ton and Alexandria to Arlington Holse. Among
the visitors to-day was Leutze, the painter
Gen. Sandford was courteous in taking posses
sion Of the honsc. He yesterday sent to In
qure whether the fnmiy of Gen. Lee was there,
and TO offer guard if 60. Wien assured that
they left forth ght ago. he cent to Gen. Lee 10
say that he was obliged TO make Arlington House
his quarters, and would see that the premises
received no damage. Twelve or fifteen servants
were in the house, with months provisions.
Most of the furniture was removed. ] subse-
ouently visited the 69ths intrenchments at George
town, which are Of character to DEFY assault
CAPTURE OF SPIES, ETC.
Senator Chandler, who has just returned from
Alexandria, reports the capture OF ono Spy TO-
day, and three yesterday, and To seizure OF
25O concealed pistols, 500 rorads of amrnunition
and large quantity Of military clothing which
were found in suspected houses. Lat night the
picket were fred on By SecessOnist', and both
the Zcuave and the Michigan Regiments were
under brine all night. Col. Wilcox this morning
informed the Inhabitants that they could have
peace OF war, at their option, but that if they
shot down his men the consequences would be
on their own headp. Scccssorists afflicted with
sickness which requires warmer climate are
eager Tor passes out of town, which Col, Wilcox
gives.
Another vistOr to Alexandria was told by an
old friend, wealthy citizen Of the place, that
he was Union man until Friday, when Yir-
gina soil was invaded by Federal troops. Tie
people were greatly aggravated By the pTe'ence |
Of tie Zouaves on their sacred soil. The Mayor |
Of Alexandria declared to-day that the people |
would prefer the presence Of ten other regiments.
The objection TO them is not that they are dis
orderly, but that they not Of the fret iaui-
lies"
Among tie most violent Secessicusts that have
left town vas the Episcopal Clergyman Of the
church where Washington worshipQed. Arms
were found in the Mansion House, where Wash
ington received n majors commission from Gen.
Braddock Jackson, the murderer of Ellsworth,
had made great PREPARATIONS for conflict. tie
had IN bis own possession number oil the most
destructive weapons, including volcanic riHe-
capable Of tlirty-twO discharges without reload
iog-Colts revolving rifles, double.borreled guns,
reyolyer.. and email howizer. He had per-
sistently boosted of his individual power 10 hold
his house agains. any attack.
In tue vicinity of ROach's House, Arlington,
occupied by cavalry regiment, are number
Of SecessiOnist Inhabitants They offer mid re-
rnonslrances from hour 10 hour but still endeavor
nj al times TO gain tho good will of the soldiers.
sEwELL's POINT.
No oficiol news from Sewefs Point has been
received here, and tie report Of the attack ia
not credited at the War Department.
AN ARTIST III TIE TRENCHES.
Mr.. Clifford the artist who is attached to the
7th has thrown away the pencil for the spade
for the past two days He has worked vigorous
" with the rest in the Virginia trenches.
COULDN'T WAIT.
AT the signal OF warning yesterday afternoon,
when the Massachusetts 9TH was forming,
Zcuaye, ont on leave, rushed violently pact tho
guard. snatched stray musket and joined the
ranks, from which he would not bulge. lie
thus went to Virginia.
THE RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT.
The Rhode Island Regiment, in point OF equip
ments and discipline is now pronounced superior
to any corps in or about Warrington. Within
five minutes after the warning OF yesterday this