Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27
FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Correspondence Of the Washington Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 22.-I find to-day
that for two or three days past secessionists
here have been whispering TO each other that
Gen. Beauregard has moved almost his entire
force east, from Manassa Junction. His sym
pathizers here believe that he has done so for
the purpose Of offering battle to Gen. Mellow
ell, and are of course under the impression
that he will sweep the Union troops eft the
face Of the Garth. We also have had rumor%
for a day or two that BIS army arc now not
fur from Fairfax Court House. I declined
sending you information Of those ruInors yes
terdsy, ~ they were then very vague indeed.
Since, however, they have assumed such u
shape as TO induce Inc to believe that there may
be serious truth in them.
Correspondence OF the Northern Associated Press
FoIrREss MONROE, June 22.-Tbe propeller
Fanny started for Norfolk this morning with n
flag Of truce, but was not permitted to proceed
beyond Sawelrs Point where she was met bg
a rebel steamer and her passengers conveyed
to their destination. Among these was a lady
having sons both in the Federal and Confede.
rate armies. 1t is now known that the very
first shot from Sawyer's rited cannon struck
the corner Of the rebel magazine. 1t scattered
the rebels like Il bolt from heaven, and catae
near producing an explosion. The batteries
have consequently been moved from their for
mcr position. The rebels are not safe within
four miles Of this terrible projectile. Many
pieces OF artillery ia tie Fortress are being
rihed.
The Union gun is also being mounted. The
Roads swarm with shipping, and immense
storehouses are IN process Of erection for gov.
crnmcnt supplies. Qnarteruaster Tallmadge
will, in 4 few days, receive five hundred add'.
tional horses for the use Of the army, and
complete camp and garrison equipage for ten
thousand men. The worthless garments Of The
New York volunteers will soon be exchanged
for substantial United States uniforms. SIEVE.
raj wharves AMI q short rail road are also be-
ing constructed, and altogether Old Point pre-
scents d lively appearance. Last evening there
vas a very brilliant rccN,tion on beard The
Cumberland.
There is another flag of truce from Great
Bethel To day, requesting the exchange Of q
prisoner named Ruebcn Parker, for ono Car
ter, now in our guard house.
Important information has been obtained
from The So.calied spies from Seweirs Point !
Ell not at liberty To state all that has come to
light, but it is safe to say that important move.
ments are going on at Sewelrs Point, md also
vt Wiiloughhy's Point, snne three miles FUR
thsr down, and opposite The Rip Raps, or Old
Fort Calhoun.
In a letter brought down Ivy the flag ortruce
Il icw hours ago, Col Magrudcr. in command
II the Con!ederates, addressed Gen. Butler as
"Commandaut 1T Fortress Monroe" The re.
ply contained a gentle reminder lliat General
Butler commands tho Department Of Virginia.
1t appears by this letter that they have but
ono prisoner.
4 large number VI officers 20 North to night
On furlough. Qusrtermaster Macarthur pro.
ceeds to New York with government orders.