The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-30
New York, sunday, juno 80, 1861.
THE SITUATION.

THE SITUATION.
Affairs in Washington have not assumed very
important aspect within the past twenty four
hours. A rebel soldier who had been arrested
made very full statement relative to the position
and condition of the rebel forces. He says that
there are not more than six thousand men between
the Union lines on the Potomac and Manassas
JUNCTION. and states further that great discomfort
exists among portion of the troops-oficers as
well as meG--owing to the bad treatment they
are receiving and that many of them are determin-
term of enlistment expires.
Information was received in Washington yester.
day from Texas to the effect that the Western from
tier Of that State was preparing to follow the ex-
ample Of Western Virginia and East Tennessee, by
organizing a formidable movement against seces-
sion and adhcring to the Union in the shape of a
new State.
We publish to day an accurate map illustrating
the different points at the theatre Of war in vir-
ginia, which have assumed Importance during the
recent skirmishes, including Vienna Edwards
Ferry, Balls Cross Roads, Falls Church. and the
various railroads, common roads and bridges
which connect the various points. In the present
condition of affairs in that direction this map will
prove of the highest interest
Nothing of importance has taken place at or
ssuout Fortress Monroe, although considerable ex
citement was created there on Friday by the ar
rest of Col. Allen, of the First New York regi-
ment. by order of Gen. Butler, for trial by court
martial. The particulars Of the charge have not
transpired but from all we can learn it appears to
be based on the following faots:-It seems that on
Allen that number of negroes and white men
were gathering in field of wheat, five
miles distant, belonging to Maor Thomp-
son, Of the rebel army, and were going
to convey the same to Yorktown for the aid
of the rebels. Some of them demanded from
Colonel Allen the horses, previously confscated
frcm the rebel soldiers, to convey the wheat to
the army.
Colonel Allen refused to give up the horses,
and sent squad of soldiers to prevent them
from taking the weeat.
Soon afterwards the wheat field took fire, and
twenty acres were destroyed. 1t being sup
posed that the wheat field was burned by Col
Aliens order he received the following note
from General Butler" Colonel Allen, COM
mandng First regiment New York Volunteers,
is ordered to report himself to me, under ar
rest, at these quarters, forthwith. The COM
mand Of his regiment will devolve upon Lieu
tenant Colonel Dyckman, of his regiment, who
will report to me for further orders. Charges
and specifications for trial win be furnished
Colonel Allen ut the earliest possible moment"
that General Patterson il about to move his head
quarters southwark from Hagcrstown inmed
ately, several regiments having received the order
to march II is thought that The troops will cross
the Potomac a. two points williamsport and
Sheppard's Ford.
The rebels in that quarter meantime, are not
idle. Two regiments arrived at Harpers Ferry
yesterday morning, and drove out all the Union
men there. They then destroyed the remaining
portion Of the tresse work Of the railroad,
nd crossing over to the Maryland shore,
eized all the boats they could lay
lands on, and either destroyed them or
arried them of. Intelligence from stevensons
tation, where Genera, tohnston's headquarters
low are, states tina. the fore" encamped immedi-
tey about him at the fullest is s 1000 men. BE has
xteen pieces Of artillery; of these six are riaed
welve Founders, two twenty -four Founders of the
ID kind, two twelve pound howitsers Of the old
u and six twelve pound howitzers. OF these
st none are riaed. The troops are said to be
ell drilled, but not so well equipped as the Union
rces. They are under very strict discipline, but
eem disconnected and not in very good condition.
We learn that the British Admiral, Milne in
mmand of the American squadron, has issued
lers to all the navel officers under him to watch
blockade with the greatest care, in order to
.ect the rights and maritime interests Of Eng.