New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-12
Eonors to Col. Anderson,


SPeelal Dispatcn 70 The n. l. IrD0ne
WASHINGTON, Saturday, May IL, 1861.
As is natural in the present crisis of affairs
the Government avails itself of all the means in
its power to ascertain the movements and re-
sources of the Southern force. Gen. Scott sent
out on accommodating duty some days since a
military gentleman who returned this afternoon,
and reports, from certain knowledge and Obser-
walton, that there are only $500 troops in
Richmond, but that the authorities are daily ex-
pecting Col. Maxcy Greggs's Regiment, 900
strong, from South Carolina; that 1000 ununi-
formed men are on the way from the Weldon
District of North Carolina, and that news has
been received from Montgomery stating that JEFF.
Davis had dispatched several companies of GeOr-
gia and Alabama troops, whose destination was
said to be Lynchburg. Gov. Letcher is in hourly
communication with the rebelliOus Cabinet at Mont
gOmery, and is acting entirely under their orders
and advice Provisions at Richmond are steadily
rising in price, and the greatest alarm is mani
tested among private citizens, who believe that
starvation and distress must shortly ensue through
cut Southern Virginia.
Roger A. Pryor is constantly travelling between
Norfolk and Richmond in the interest OF the Rebels
The day on which this gentleman was at
Lynchburg there arrived four companies, of $50
each, from Mississippi and two other companies
were reported within ten miles all Of whom be-
long to Col. Barksdale's regiment, and who have
enlisted for this war. lie states that they were
better appearing men than those at Richmond.
They were well armed, and though not well
drilled, were hardy set, such as are found
only in frontier and river life. Barksdae was to
he at Lynchburg on Sunday (to-morrow). At
Eynchburg there were cOngegated larger num-
ber of troops than elsewhere with the exception
Of Richmond, and the total number on rations at
that point was FIVE thousand four hundred,
though, as indicated above, more were expected
to arrive. Everywhere the price of provisions
10 on the increase, and there is an apparent ne
cessity for troops to be put in motion early.
Southern leaders are finding similar trouble with
their men to that experienced here. They are
aExious TO do something and having enlisted for
Gght, don't see any propriety in holding back
for the proper time.
ARRIVAL or TROOPS.
The 1st Regiment Of Pennsylvania Infantry
arrived this evening, under command Of Col.
LtNins iHC iSt ~ VI wanna ~ III
Iery will encamp on Monday morning. The exact
location is not made public, but there is little
doubt but they viii be sent TO occupy Arlington
Hights.
REGIMENTS DRILLING.
AL the regiments in the city have made good
use of the beautiful day in drilling, target prac-
tee, and dress parade. The Massachusetts 9TH
elected special appreciation from the reviewing
officer as, under command Of Major Keyes, they
formed squares while marching. -Four recently
arrived West Point graduates are assigned to
the work of drilling this regiment
INSECURITY OF THE SOUTH
Fusler information corroborates former in
telligence from Louisiana. She is behind, far
behind her sister traitors in furnishing troops for
the war. Aside from the reasons given before, it
10 said that the danger Of instructions is be-
coming daily more imminent. The most strn-
gent rules are enforced on the plantations; passes
are necessary for the most ordinary travel, and
continual dread Of what may happen shrouds oil
men in selfish home protection. Indeed the pass
system is in force most inconyenently in Yir-
enia. One can neither get in or out unless he
has proper documents, and all men watch ealOusy
each other. Cars are searched, baggage is ex-
amined, and every possible scrutiny is exercised
by those in authority at railway stations hotels,
and other public places.
SOUTHERN ADVANCE on BALTIMORE.
The Government hos information which they,
though not fully crediting, do not feel at liberty
TO dsregard, concerning the proposed march Of
Southern troops toward Baltimore. The obvious
dlficulty of obtaining trustworthy information
concerning the epemy's plans somewhat embar-
rastes The movements Of our forces.
PLANS OF THE GOVERNMENT.
Unless some direct attack or offensive move
ment is made by the opposing force, the country
need not expect to hear of offensive movements
Oh the part of the Federal troops by land within
fortnight or twenty days. The impatienee of
the troops here is natural the mpatience Of those
at home equally go; but the little fact which
steps in to check great movements on the part
Of the Government is that troops are not vet
July equipped, properly armed, or in any respect
'ust az they should be.
THE MISSOURI NEWS.
Inc news from st. Louis has caused a great
e1c'tement here. Crowds surrounded the bul.
ie''ns at toe hotels and curses loud and deep es.
aped some Fps, while cheers for st. Louis and
40 hrst surrender came from others.