Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-06-08
SACRAMENTO, May 5th, 1861.

sollOWing is from the detailed news puDllShed In
the Union, extra
ST. LOUIS May "a, p. m.-The Herald's Balti
more correspondent of May 23d says Two per-
sons are now under examination here, charged
with treason, in enlistng and sending troops
from Baltimore to join the Confederate army.
Two hundred such troops have left Baltimore up
10 this time, but it was not certain that the pris-
oners had any hand in their enlistment.
Washington was in feverish excitement all
day. concerning the announcement that eight
Regiments had received orders to march at
moments notice, and that fifteen rounds of ball
cartridges had been supplied them. The mean
inc of the order has not transpired, but up to a
late hour last night not a single regiment had
been removed from its quarters.
Rumors are flying that the Secretary Of State
had received dispatches from England declaring
that it was no longer in the power of Her Majes-
ty's government to accept the proposition of the
Administration to recognize the code OF the Paris
Congress of 1856, declaring privateering as
piracy.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-As was supposed would
be the case, late last night several regiments,
with the New Jersey and Michigan Brigades.
Ellsworth's Zouaves, and the District of Colum-
bias Militia crossed into Virginia, the Virginia
pickets having been previously driven in by the
advance guard One OF the Regiments took the
road leading to the Fairfax Court House, about
20 miles from Washington, while another New
cta ot tha u1iIa
from the long bridge, awaiting orders. An ad
vance into Virginia was also made from another
point, namely, the Potomac Aqueduct.
At Georgetown the N. Y. Seventh Regiment
was among the troops, and after several hours
march occupied point between the bridge and
Columbia spring, on the line of the Washington
and Alexandria railroad.
The District of Columbia troops returned to
Washington this morning
From 5000 to 10000 troops sent over
into Virginia this morning. Firing was heard
occasionally, by the driving in of the Virginia
pickets
The N. Y. Zouaves, and the 18th and Goth N.
Y. Regiments hold Alexandria, while Arlington
Heights are occupied by several Regiments.
The entrance into Alexandria was attended by
nm ev ent which has cast the deepest gloom
this community. Col. Ellsworth, who had hauled
down the secession flag from the Marshall House.
was afterwards shot by concealed foe. His
body was brought to the Washington Navy Yard.
Accounts from Alexandria are somewhat contra
dictory, but there is no doubt of the fact that a
man named Jackson, who shot Ellsworth. was
instantly put to death by both bullet and bayonet.
When the Federal troops reached Alexandria,
the Virginia soldiers fired at them and fed 1t
seems to be true that body of Federal troops
has advanced TO Fairfax county Court House. to
take possession Of the junction OF the Orange
and Alexandria and Managses Railroads. with
view of intercepting the advance of Virginia
troops to Alexandria, from Richmond and other
points.
With spy glass a view OF Alexandria can be
had, and the Stars and Stripes are flying from
various points.
Twelve thousand Tennessee troops arrived at
Richmond on Tuesday.
New York May 24.-The news Of the death of
Col. Ellsworth created intense excitement here
Regret at his loss is mingled with general feel |
ing that his death must be avenged.
Sr. LOUIS, May 25.-A strong feeling seems to
prevail here that Gen. Harney will be obliged to
use the military power against the Secessonsts
in Missouri. Union men say the treaty, so far,
has not been regarded by the Secessonists and |
they have prosecuted Union men more than ever
before. Gen. Harvey, Capt. Lyon, Col. Blair and
others, declare that this persecution must cease,
or Gov. Jackson and his friends will be made ac-
quainted with Federal bayonets
A later dispatch says that Col Blair prepared
an order disseminating the transmission of mails
in Virginia and other seeding States, not incu-
ding Tennessee.
The Government is in possession of startling
information from Baltimore, to the effect that Ger
tain prominent Union men who in the presence of
Federal troops have loudly professed devotion
to the Union, are secretly working for secession.
Their names, and accurate information about
them and their places, are in the hands of the
Administration.
About 10000 troops have crossed the Potomac
and are now in Virginia.
1t is believed that Government troops moved
on Norfolk and Harper's Ferry last night.
Our Government has secured for the next three
months monopoly of all arms and cannon from
the manufactures of Great Britain which are al.
lowed to make arms for foreign States. This will
show England that in putting down rebellion
there will be no half way work.
an auVdhce oi troops lrOm Culpeppef COurb
House. six miles from Alexandria, is anticipated,
but assurance is felt that Gen. Scott has directed
the advance, and is fully aware of all he has to
encounter.
At o'clock this morning the commander OF
the Pa,once demanded the surrender of the Vir-
ginia troops at Alexandria. which was refused
He then said, as the consequences would be ter
rible to the village and inhabitants the time
would be prolonged, giving women and children
an opportunity to retire.
The New Jersey troops three miles from Alex
andria, were fired upon by secessionists in am
BUSH The latter were routed and two rebel cap.
tains made prisoners.
A dispatch to the EUening Post says that the
69th Regiment captured 800 rebels on the Orange
road, near Alexandria.
A special dispatch to the N Y. Times states
that 5000 Government troops are now on Ar
iington Heights, with battery. Another bate
ry is ready at the end OF the chain bridges, and
one at Alexandria.
1t is said that Gen. Sanford will command the
advanced troops in Virginia. Altogether, the