The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-10
Rlrhmonn pispattb.
klDAt hORNINi MAY To- Isa
FROM WASHINGTON.

The Alexandria Gazette has the following
by special express
WAsHIxdros, May s.-The continued stream
Of Northern troops that Is pouring la to the
Federal Metropolis occasions remark or
surprise, though the citizens are eviden tly be-
coming tired OF this thing. The soidiers now
in the city are very numerous, and they are
well armed but practical eye soon discov-
ers among them varions faults and some bad
dis cipItne.
the city police for utteripg sentiment Is oppo-
sing the policy OF the present Admins ra tion,
they are cautioned by their friends.
Travel between this city and Alexandria is
now uninterrupted, ana baggage OF all de-
scrlptions goes through without eyamina tion,
though guards OF Federal and Virginia troops
are stationed at the different ends of the Long
Bridge.
The steamer Mount Vernon, with a large
force of Government troops, lett this city yes
terday, for the lower Potomac. She was
cruising off Boyds Hole last night, with the
large Coiumbiad she had on board pointing
towards the Virginia shore.
The rGmors which are prevalent IN Alexan-
dTia, concerning an invasion and possession of
that ciy by the Lincoln Administration, are
moi Credited by any one In this city. In fact,
II Is doubtful whether enough OF the troops
now here could be induced 10 go TO Virginia.
The Northern papers contain voiuminous
dispatches from Washing ton, some of which
we copy
WAsHISGroN, May There has been long
and tedious meeting OF the Cabinet to day
lhe President and each Cabinet Minister came
cut OF 1t looking very much Jaded. Among the
subjects discussed was the present attitude OF
some OF the great Powers OF Europe relative
TO the contemplated OlIst.rchy OF the South
TIE Secretary Uf War has granted a fur
Tough to Major Anderson, who viii soon visit
kentucky, hIs native STATE, where many OF
his relatives stiil reside. The Secretary has
the subject of the promotion OF Major Ander-
.I,t.1T cans fftslr9 a a
trrGuiued what rank above his present 10
assign him, but probably IL VIII be nothing
less than Brigadler General
Secretary Cameron speaks in terms of the
highest praise OF the rapid movement made by
General Butler, ia advancing upon and hold
ing his present position at the Relay House
General Scott Is not less enthusiastic IN his
compliments TO General Bu tier and his officers
and men.
Tie greatest activity is going in the War
and Navy Depdr tnientS, III the work OF per-
trcItug the details of encoin passing and pun
i~hlng the traitors who have thrown tins COun-
try INTO It's present condition.
another committee has been here from Bal
tlmOre, VINO reported to the President the
present state OF affairs III that city. 1ne mob
-pIrlL Is down, and the loyalists are preparing
10 welcome the Government troops. There
VIII be at least three regiments raised i'll Bal
tiluore, OF one thousand each, aud accepted
by the Gov ernInent, nUtWIths landing the at
tempt OF the rebel Legislature of Maryland TO
deprive Governor Hicks OF has proper consti-
tuuoDal power.
IIoops wilI be centrated in Washington
to the number OF 1orty thousand.
Senator Morrill, at The req uest of Governor
Washburue, OF Maine, tenuered to-day to the
President one regiment Of lumbernen from
that state, not Il man to measure less than
six feet. The regiment will probably not be
accepted at present, rs to do so would be dis
respectful 10 many other volunteer regiments
from different parts Of the country which
have been refused. The Government desire
i,p * hn lars a iEIh
tore accepting any more volunteers.
MAYOR Anderson was moved 10 tears by the
offer of the command OF the Kentucky brI-
GAGE. He expressed his hearty Willingness to
accept 1t, II the consent OF the department
can be gained. Leading Union men from
kentucky now here are very anxious To have
The necessary permission gwen as they all be-
!Ieye 1t would greatly strengthen the Union
feeling in tnelr = tate.
The Maryland authorities having reluctant
IY, but 1neekIy notified the Government that
Northern troops could pass through their
state unmolested, Gen. Patterson Will not
move his corps d'armee in body towards
Washington, nut in detachments OF from TWO
10 three regiments. They will commence
moving from York, Harrisburg, Lancaster
and Philadelphia, as soon as the repairs on
the Northern Central and Philadeiphia and
Wilmington Railroad are completed and
march through Baltimore TO test the temper
OF that city. Should the slightest attempt 10
repeat the inurderous treachery of the 10Th
r
teach the bloody city lesson that she will
never forget.
General Scott is anxious 10 see all the vol
unteers called here come fully armed and uni
formed, and ready TO enter upon camp life.
The Capital is now secure, and men should
no more he hurried hither half clothed, ard
without q knO Wedge even of the rudiments
OF drilling. The Commander in Chief, in re-
spOnse to the inquiries of several Northern
Governors, has signified that no necessity ex-
lists at present fer sending wagons and horses
for transportation purposes with the con tim
gents of the several States. This does not in
dlCate an intention to move thr army over
Southern soil.
The Firemen Zouaves were mustered into
service to-day. All readily took the oath.
The corps continue to make the most strenu.
ous efforts in the drill ground. The two mem
bers that committed an outrage in II house
near the Capitol on Saturday, have been kept
in irons since their arrest, by order of Col.
EIls worth. He intends TO disgrace them be-
fore the regiment, and then to deliver them up
to the civil authorities.
Gen. Scott has, for the third time, voIun-
tariiy taken the oath Of allegiance TO the
Cons titution and laws. The officers of his
staff have followed his example. The first
occasion was when he entered the service
and the second when in command of Fort
MOultrie, in the Calhoun nullification'
times.
WASHINdToE, May S.-Mr Simonton of the
New ork Times, was seriously but not dan
gerously wounded this afternoon. Just as he
had passed military outpost on the city sub
urbs, the captain leyelled 4 gun down the
road, which accidentally exploding, the ball
penetrated the muscle in his right shoulder
ana grazing the bone, came out near the wind
pire.
The horses attached to his carriage took
fright the vehicle was overturned, and Mrs
Slmonton, who accompanied her husband,
WAS thrown to the ground, and severely
bruised on tha head and face.
Much excitement was occasioned on Penn
SfiNanIi night owing to the shoot
ing OF Il soldier by, it is said, a policeman, who
was IN pursuit of him. The wound being in
the head, 1t is supposed il will prove fatal
The Indignation against the police is intense
among the military