The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-03

second-yesseis bringing emgrans, though they had
DO notice Of the blockade at the time of their departure
viii mt be allowed to enter the blockaded porte That
class OF persons come TO the United States chiefly TO set
tie in tbe upper States OF The Mssasippi and win DO
better for them TO enter open port and mako their
way th, 10 heir destination than 70 encounter the
dangers and casualties incident 10 the nsurreconary
condition Of the Gull States.
have excellent authority for stating that tile admins
tration purposes to strike decisive blow before many
days. probably wit in fortnight. Tho Northern line of
defence viii doubtless be moved further South
for the people Of Virginia to have fair play In voting
the ordinance and protection the enjoyment Of their
liberty and property II is not unlikely that the Aoxau
dria Custom House. tie 6oeport Navy Yard and perhaps
Harpers Ferry, viii be repossessed. is doubtful whe-
thor Rchond vii be attacked although this stroke is
strongly u cd upol The administration from several
quarters.
There is roason 10 think however, that the advance
upon Virginia VIII be made from several quarters at
with overwhelming forces
A design or making q demonstration on florida and
scuth Carolina at the time once, Il said
tertanea but this part Of the pRn has probably been
rei.nqushed TIE policy which has been moat pressed
upon the President within the last few days, Ia substan
TALLY as foloxsro hold Virginia, as Maryland s held
with strong hand, and await Mr. Jefferson Davis IN tho
Old Dominion until tho hot weather s over; meantime
TO seal hermetca every Southern port and what
comes of it, and u, when the cool months begin Davis
and Company have not been disposed OF by their own
people, to treat then they deserve. OF course tmo
must be allowed for properly oquppng, arming and ds
cplinng the volunteer forces. No General muster
an army and put 1t Ia the Aeld in week. am afraid
that the Norh is in TOO great hurry and expects do
csye blow to be struck before the national been
fairly raised.
General Scott is renewing his youth great occasion
Is required thoroughly TO the veteran then he
shows that be s eth the same man who planned the
campsiga OF Mexico.
The Seventh regiment Of New York, went into camp
On Meridian Hil this afternoon They marched down
Pennsylvania from the Capitol with full ranks
after exchanging enthusiastic adious with the Hasohu
se,ts regiment and were checred all along the route
In front Of the National Bsel Governor Spragues reg
ment was drawn up, presenting arms
description Of the location Of The canp given Ia
any despatch Of yesterday Military pronounce Il
very nne position and the buildings the stoae estate
AFFORD excellent accommodation for stores
Tbe regiment presented Gne appearance II march.
cd along, followed BY long train Of baggage wagons.
fine Providence battery arrived 70 day, with por.
tion Of the sixtynnth regiment Of New York To bat
terry was reviewed by President Lincoln, who made
brief specch, saying Gentlemen, am glad 70 yos.
This Ia the prestcst battery hava ever scen."
The Scyenty-frst regiment VIII he marched 10 tho
Capitol al three O'Clock tomorrow, and sworn In this
be donc over two handrod men viii have 70 be lat II
the Navy Yard guard and Colonel voeburgh anxiors
70 have the ceremony performed there and tho President
present.
Tho gunboat Philadoipha starts on, on orrsc down
the Potomac tonight, with detshment or the seventy
first board. In passing Alexandria thcee boats 20 10
near the shore that the The secsion troops
drilling, and talk 70 tho, exchanging anything but
complimentary remarks. Tho gunrcrs stand ready W
fire at the least appearance cf attack. Tc repcrt
that large body Of mon Ia thore, and bsorcs
along shore. No camp be aoen nj Dnmiros, though
II may be thore Dnmfrics considerable Of seaport
ia colonial times The banks Of tho creek are very high
there and The place admirably calculed for defence
and for camp
Company of the Seventy nrst In quartored in The
Marines chapel
The Rhode sand regiment ws sworn In this a'serDcon,
IN the capital garden, by kaor Mcdowell The men
inspected by compsDice and then formed In hollow
square the American and Revolutionary AAss were
brought 70 the CENTRE and then holding up their right
hands tho twelve hundred repeated tho oae after
Gen. Thomas, magistEate or the district Tho socne
was very imposing and the setting sum- lighting Up the
front Of the Capitol strongly relieving the statues against
the grecnsward, md sanolng from bayoncts made tho
toe enscs> most beautiful Then breaking into oollmn
and wearing thoir rcd blankets oyerooas tho regiment
marched back 10 quarters, Governor spragce beading
them on horseback.
Elsworih's zouavcs left wlnsrds and marched 10 ,he
Capitol tonight, taSni possession of loif quarters.
The old Senate Chamber has been fitted up a.
hospital for the Massachusetts troops, undor
charge Of committee Of ladies and gentlemen
residing boro, but belonging 70 Massachuaetis.
Mrs ISndcr, Tie sculptress, supcrinsonds The hos
pital, and her womanly caro- has been most crate
full even already, to tho wounded sold ore ihcrc who
have hitherto been kindly but roughly cared for.
The Eighth hassachusettF regiment occupy Tho House
Or Haprescntattyes.
4 gentleman direct from Richmond rcports that one
sh0Sssna troops arrived there, and spl camp Lynch.