The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
PLAN OF THE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN IN
VIRGINIA..

PLAN OF THE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN IN
VIRGINIA..
WASHINGTON, May 81, 1881.
The rebel Congress will meet in Richmond. /. s
the fixed determination Of the government to have pos
session Of that hotbcd OF accession before the Fourth OF
July. No less than ninety thousand freemsn Of the
North strong with the consciousness Of fighting for
right cause and amply provided with all the requisites
for successful warfare, viii be moving towards the
capital Of the i'll fated Old Dominion In less than two
weeks and sweep the vestige Of treason from this
side of James river the people Of the loyal states
viii unite in celebrating the national anniversary OF the
ninety thousand, thirty i've thousand will push onward
from this point towards the Blue Ridge, to meet the
rebels In battle should they attempt TO dispute their ad
vance, snd cut of the retreat of their secession forces
Harpers Ferry. Twenty thousand will invade Virginia
soil under General Patterson from southeastern Penrgyl
vana. Twenty Thousand, under General Mcceand will
cut their way towards Winchester aad Srasburg aud
fteen thousand under General Butler, aided by naval
force, will gradually make their way up James river.
] General McClellapd will not trace the windings
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad after concentra
ing his forces at Grafton, but will follow
the turnpike from that roi,t to Winchester. strong
force win be collected in Western Virginia. addition
TO the corps darmee Of General Sherman, for the pro-
lection Of the Unonss in that section and diversions
towards the southwestern portion Of the State.
The control Of the railroad extending from Richmond,
via Lynchburg, Southern Virginia, through Ten
neeeee ia said to be Of the main points Of General
Scetts plan for the summer campaign. With its pos
session. and the occupation Of Memphis secession in
| Tennessee viii soon be crushed out
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.
WASHINGTON May 81, 1861.
The President has found it necessary owing pressing
business, to deny himsef to visitors.
Colonel Fl emont to leave Liverpool the 18Th
inst and is expected here soon.
private of Company X, Eleventh Pennsylvania regi
ment, not ascertained, accidentally shot and
killed at Elkton, Maryland about two O'Clock this after
noon.
One hundred men OF the same regiment ct Havre de
Grace, refused TO drill this morning, account Of the
insuficency Of their raons. They fire fellows, full
Of good nature but insist being filed with beef also
Two privaes Of the Garibaldi Guard were accidentally
shot by the careless Of arms by comrade One bali
passed through calf Of ones leg, and the other
through the others kneepan 1t lie supposed the latter
will have to be amputated.
The Second Maine regiment arrived this afternoon
The Ninth New York regiment occupy the camp Of the
Seventh regiment.
The Rhode islanders now daily practising tsTgs,
firing for several hours Major ghermans Light Art,L
ery battalion made splendid turnout the avenue this
morning.
The New York Fourteenth regiment was highly COM
plimented by General Scott at the review yester.
day afternoon. he told Colonel Wood that he
felt proud at 30 splendid looking regiment.
The recruits for the Sixty ninth regiment brought
here under Major Bagey and Captain Meaghers Zouaves
were yesterday into the United States service.
large number Of wagons, with four horse teams,
from Pennsylvania, daily engaged in carrying
provisions and ammunition TO the various encampments
on the other side Of the river They will accompany
the army as train wagons.
The Secretary of Treasury under consideration
the proper course TO be pursued with view 10 pay
ing the volunteers who have not yet received
any money from the government apart from the pro-
vision made by the States,
Hugh Maher the successful bidder for the beef con-
tract, filed his bonds to-day.
All the regular forces stationed in the Western
Territories having been ordered das the volunteer corps
to be raised IN Kansas Nebraska Colorado and New Mex
leo will be employed for the protection Of the overland
mail route.
Although half Of the time Of service of the regiments
enlisted for three months here has already elapsed
there probability Of their being sent home without
smell Of powder They will all form part OF the army
about moving upon Richmond II s presumed that after
marching them into the enemys country, and giving
them taste Of real war, OF honor will prevent
the three months returning home before the end
Of the summers campaign.
Thomas A. Scott Vice President OF the Pennsylvania
Central Railroad, who has been managing the military
routes through Maryland to the federal capital during
the last FIVE wee,s will also have the arrangement Of all
Southern railroads that will be possession during
the prosecution Of the by the government. BE
here making preparations for the running Of the exan
dria and Orange Railroad under government auspices
corps of operators and worknen Is being
ganized to follow the army Of INVASION for the purpose
Of establishing and keeping open constant telegraphic
communication with the military authorities here
The Post Office Department will not lose anything by
the cutting off Of the Southern mails Should the rebel
posmasters fail to make returns Of the federal moneys
in their possession, the Department indemnify Itself
out Of the amounts Southern contractors who
not been paid for several months II also expects get
the United States paid from the for the mail
bags and other government property likely be appro.
priated by the rebels.
One-ha the amount OF bonds awarded on Saturday
having already been prepared win at be issued TO
the successful bidders.
Several vessels, improperly captured by the block
aiding forces have been ordered to be released The
government win act promptly in all future similar
cases.
The Revenue laws require vessels entering port with
informal papers to be seized, but inasmuch as those
ComluB Wnere CUSTOM nOu6eS are
Of nsurrectonary parties they obtain
the proper cearances The Secretary Of the Treasury
with view Of remedying the embarrassments and
trouble under these circumstances has decided that in
all cases where appears that there fault the
part Of the commanders the latter shall not be compelled
to 60 into court but the correct representation of the
collectors where the vessels arrive the fines and fees
which the law imposes shall be RENTED.
Post routes and post offices managed by loyal citizens
and In loyal districts in Virginia. not to be deprived
Of the mail service under the order OF the Post
Office Department. they should be peremptorily sB.
pended by the general order they VIII be restored upon
due advice of the facts.
Mr.. ". s. Wood, OF New York. was to-day commits
stoned by the President Commissioner Of publ, build
ings for this district 1t is very important Office, and
it believed that Mr. Wood will fill the post with credit