Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-01
From Fortress Monroe.

The steamer Adelaide, Capt Russell, arrived
yesterday morning from Fortress Monroe, having
left that place at O'Clock on Thursday evening.
From passenger we learn that B2rtlett's naval
brigade arrived at the Fortress Thursday morning
at IL O'Clock, in the steamer Coatzacoalcos, and
the Third Regiment New York volunteers, Col.
Townsend, on the afternoon Of the same day.
Geo b. Tucker, Of Baltimore, suffers clerk at
Fortress Monroe, was taken into custody from In
formation received pointing to him as suspicious
character. An examination developed Informs
ton that he had opened private letters and CON-
municated their contents, with other Information
relative to affairs at the Fort TO parties residing
at Norfolk connected with the southern army.
He was iToned, placed on board the steamtug
Elizabeth, and sent TO Fort Mciienry, where he
arrived early Yesterday morning.
On the arrival of the Vermont Regiment at
Newport News point planter named Parrish,
owning 80 slaves gave them their freedom,
work, unless the Colonel commanding gave him
authority to compel them. He Immediately
ked up and went to Richmond, Va.
The most extensive war preparations are being
arrive daily and are sent no one knowing whittier
save those in command On Thursday there
arrived from New York nearly three thousand
troops, and by six p. IN. they had all moved of.
II is the general belief however that the soldiers
are pushing forward in the direction of orfolk
by circruitous route, and that by overwhel-
ming force thev will be able to capture Norfolk
and Portsmouth without having to do much
fighting. Two ships also arrived from New
York on Thursday and landed at the Old Point
wharf an Immense quantity of powder, cannon
and balls gun carriages, and all descriptions of
camp equipage.
The steamer Peabody arrived in the reads
Thursday from Washington, and left yesterday
Tor New York, taken passengers the families
that were brought from Norfolk a few days since,
under a tag of truce. The fleeing families repre-
sent matters in Norfolk as most desolate and I'M
promising. Everything except fish, oysters and
vegetables, are very scarce and high.
AT Old Point Comfort the Government forces
are supplied with provisions enough to last seve-
raj months, while more are arriving So great
was the quantity that sheds are being erected on
the beach for the storage of hour bacon &c At
Newport News Point the Federal troops are ac-
lively engaged in erecting sand batteries, which
might be made upon them. This point COM
mands James river, and will prove an important
post for the Government forces
AT SewalPs Point nothing new was discernible
Is supposed that the Confederate troops have so
fortified the place that they deem capture impos-
sib!G From the preparations, however, making
by the Federal forces for All attack upon this poi
an easy capture ~ considered certain.
Passengers who arrived a few DAYS since from
NorfClk reported that the Confederate forces were
erecting sand batteries along the beach at Ocean
View; but the fact is that no Confederate troops
have been seen in that vicinity and should they
make Their appearance the war ships along tie
coast could easily disperse them
Craney Island has been strongly fortified by the
enemy, bat ii being an exposed fortress will not
hold out long against fierce assault Ii is cir
cuiar fort, with breastwork of dirt about Ell BIT
feet high. II is distant about half a mile from
| shore, and miles from Norfolk
The slaves are running away from their mas.
tiers in troops Daily they broug hit into cam 0
or to the fortress by the sentries The soldIsrs
have orders not to interfere with the rie hts If
persons or property, and when the negroes run
away they do ii without solicitation -BaEt,n1ors
American.