The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07
Important Manifesto Of Cover
nor LetcheY.
Virginia to be Put On a War
Footing.
Special Messages Of tho GsyernsrS Of
Nerth Carolina aad Tennessee.
appointment Of Hon. John A.
Dix as Major General.
The Difficulties Of the Government
with the Volunteers.
Too Many Regiments Offering
their Services.
IMPORTANT MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
Alexandra to be Occupied To-Day
by the Rhode Island Troops.
A Visit to Alexandria and Description
Of that City,
Re-, DC, ASs
Too Many Regiments Offering
their Services.
IMPORTANT MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
Alexaudria to be Occupied To-Day
by the Rhode Island Troops.
Of that City,
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.


tsaveliDg public has directed the opening of the mill
ary route between Washington and Philadelphia by the
way Of Annapolis There will be two daily trains, those
from the north leaving Philadelphia at half past ten A. n
and eleven P. N.
The President has appointed Lieutenant Nicholson as
Adant aud Inspector Of the Marine Corps vice Taylor,
resigned.
Government has declined accepting than regi-
ment Of three months volunteers from Michigan, but
will, however, receive two regiments under the latest
proclamation.
ne proclamation OF the Mayer OF Washington, requr
Ing the drinking establishments be closed at hafpas
nine O'Clock at night, was by the yice Of the military
authorities. On Saturday Senator Wilson suggested
the high executive officers such measures in view of the
fact that some Of the troops evidently becoming
demoralizcd by using intoxicating liquors.
Much alarm has existed Ia the neighboriug city Of
Alexandria for few days past owing to the reports that
the federal military contemplated taking early possession
OF il. Many persons accordingly fed and the Virginia
militia proceeded to Culpepper Court House.
The First and Second New Jersey regiments arrived
here early this morning.
General Scott publishes another card begging
pondents to spare him He says he has office within
his gift power 70 accept individual volunteers
corps Of volunteers time TO read applications for
his Autograph that he cannot acknowledge letter
in Gfty.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS = REPORTS FROM
RICHMOND.
WASHINGTON May 8, 1851
Nearly i've thousand troops have arrived since last
night from New York and New Jersey. All the New
Jersey regiments viii be here by noon. Tho Jersey
are all fully uniformed and equipped, and present sen
did appearance.
The troops have suffered considerably from the pouring
rain that has been falling all night and morning Some
HxI
them.
Ihave just seen letter from Virginia officer at Rich
mond to brother this city. He says that with the
Late arrivals from the South there seven
Thousand concentrated in that city. The general
belief among the troops was, that they viii aoon be
moved in the direction Of Washington
A movement OF federal forces in the direction
Of Alexandria hourly looked for All the regiments
here are anxious to be assigned to that duty.
descent upon Harper's Ferry will, doubtlessly be
made by the troops concentrating southern Penn
syivsnia, in the course OF the present week
Today Gen. Scott again for the third lime, voluntarily
the oath Of allegiance the Constitution
0f the United Statvs His stan here followed his example
A VISIT TO ALlXANDIIA-DEsCRIp OF
THE CITY.
WAsHnCTos, May g. 1851.
visited Alexandria to-day, from its anticipated
occupation py united states troops wlihn inc next
twenty -four hours win be point OF great interest
The crosses the long bridge at Washington at the
extremity Of which company Of soldiers is stationed,
and for forms sake senucs parade TO and fro The pas
sAge the bridge Is, however unsbsructod during
Ay, and wagons constantly passing and rcpassng
1he bridge mile long, is not covered, and about a
quarter Of mile of the central part Ia built Of
masonry, with low parapets and resembles country
road. The rest OF the bridge Is wood II is about the
width Of thrcc carriages and has two draws, the
washngton and one the Virginia side. These are al
mast constantly open for the passage Of small armed pro-
peleu, with which the Potomac swarms.
Accompany OF flying artillery stationed the bridge
evory night, near the Virginia shore, with the draw
raised In front OF them At the Virginia terminus Is
small hotel where Colonel Lees picket guard
~ quastcred. 1T Is almost deserted.
Alexandria 10 about eight miles distant. The road
very rough and ankle dcerlwith mud. railroad, with
rails, along side the carriage roads, but
prohibited the running Of trains 70 Alexandria
ume ago.
rse bridge doos not virtually cease until within mile
sf Alexasdrta, for the road Is constructed through
swsmps, which guard upon either hand. After leaving
abe bridge, there Ia deep cut, with high oyerhangng
ssaks and on the left hand deep wide ravne Between
sAs swamps intervals Of rou9h hiy country studded
wah sunsed pncs with few houses along the way, and
sso Of the toughest kind The road passes underneath
~ visdoci o. the Cumberland Canal Five miles from
AS bvdsc she toll house, where the fare collected
Aons The route met several wagons but none loaded
10 aes were al work In the scs and the houses seemed
slmai anlnhAbted
A~nssdrss preseou The usual appearance Of an old
ssassy town kost Of mo houses scsttered along the
sssess are bum Of brick surrounded with fine gardens
fhe NAN street vas powered with trees, aud had
shueehcs vcn nearly every square, most or them old
ana gyer Nth ivy. The business reos runs from the
sivs n right snses with The main thoroughfare. The
Stores are xmaH. and in low brrk buIdiuRs The
oahsr houses q the to~p long, sorcd buildings
snc.ut sad dirty o.sips Along the river front ia long
swNsrilne street, witb store houses and wharvcs.
buyina IN hours ssy 10 Alexandria 1 did
ss4 go more sbsn thhty men mostly rough looking
fss-s sttlns upon aoorEieps or loungins about
p~rs cue 0 tacn w@ armed rith heavy double bar.
ssllsd towing pcoe. rhs vas tho oosy sign q war
nc D No cay. There we're no Tags OF My KIND, no
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