The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-29

enthusiasm BY the MEMBERS who have grown somewhat
tired Of the monotonous guard duty thcy have been per-
forming At the Navy Yard and vicinity and the gov
ernneSt down the Potomac river since their
rival here At two O'Clock A. NJ the regiment embarked
upon steam transports Alexandria, which point they
stationed.
AFFAIRS AT ALEXANDRIA AND ITS vICI.
NIFTY.
WASHINGTON, Nay rs, 1891.
learn from government officer that the Secretary Of
War made spphcaton some days ago. for large guam
ty Of the rolling stock Of the baltimore and Ohio Rail
road to be used the Orangs and Alexandria road The
Secretary Of War; through his agents. making arrange
ments and will have that road working order 70
the transportation Of and supplies. The Hrst
viii probably be made, indicated yesterday, the
Manassas Gap Junction, which is regarded Q mighty
important position being about thirty miles from Alex
andra, the Richmond road, and which, when once In
the possession Of the government will be the key to all
the operations Of the rebels.
The citizens appear TO submit TO the occupation
with of sulen help self feeling they stand
around small squads, but appear desirous Of avoiding
the military. Leaving Alexandria about six p NJ. pass
ed the camp Of the New York Seventh and heard they
had just received orders return 70 Camp Cameron
Passengers from Alexandria to night state that nothing
of importance had occurred there to-day The ouposts
Caleb Lyon of Lyondae; Colonel E. G. Parker late Of
General Buffers Aid; Colonel Mix and s. p. HsDscom
made tour through Virginia to-day, and dashed out
i've miles beyond the federal pickets, and suddenly
upon secession pickets, and came near being cap
tured but fortunately escaped by the aid of pair Of
good horses They were unsuccessfuly pursued.
THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE CAPITAL.
WASHINGTON, May 2s, 1851.
The First New HAMPSHIRE regiment under Colonel Tap
pan which arrived one O'Clock this morning. already
oncamped. The regiment has received the highest
praise from military officers and civilians, for its marital
bearing and perfection of equipments 1t brought Six
teen wagon loads of commissariat stores, and forty
nurses, sixteen Of whom ladies' Only few cases Of
sickness have occurred, and they slight and well
cared for.
The Eighth and Ninth regiments of New York voun-
teers arrived this evening.
The Fourteenth New York regiment is encamped on
the estate of Mr. Hail. east of the Seventh The guards
OF regiment arrested two secession spies last night
Lieutenant Colonel Fowler has been slightly injured by
the fall his horse He viii be able report for duty
in day or two
Private Black Of the Fourteenth New York regiment
t in dangerous condition, although the hope of his
recovery is somewhat increased.
The First and Second Ohio regiments exchanged their
ia muskets to day for improved arms.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.
WASHINGTON, May 2s, 1861.
The violent that prevailed here last night caused
some damage to the encampment OF the New York
sccond regiment. Nearly all their tents were blown
down.
Commodore Paulding has completed arrangement Of
the signal book for the naval service The Southern
traitors will longer be able TO embarrass the federal
vessels by their familiarity with the old system OF sig
mails
General waIbridge, Of New York. is here, and is urg
ing upon the government 10 accept ell the men who de-
sire enlist for the war; until least four ave hun
dred THOUSAND are enrolled This demonstration, 1t
s thought, will make the boodless one, and es
absh the military character OF the nation abroad
well as overcome treason At home !, Is Christian and
humane idea TO crush the rebellion with the posi-
BILE amount OF bloodshed.
Gov. Yates, Of Illinois, is here TO counterac the Efforts
Of patriotic gentlemen from Illinois to secure the accept
OF independent regiments from that State. The Go
may find that his mission win bear fruits he Ia
net at all likely to relish. If the government s willing
10 accept the services OF corps raised subssted and
partly equipped at the expense Of the patriotic citizens
of Chicago he who has anything but earned Aures by
his management Of military matters In Illinois should be
the last man 10 stand in the way.
Frederick Heckers Illinois regiment WILL II is thought,
The probability ia that the brigade Of Carl schurz,
Minister to Spain, who is here, win be sent 10
Fortress Monroe.
The regiments 10 be raised under the command OF f.
p Stanton for operations in New Mexico and Arizona,
will consist OF hardy frontersmen Injured 10 the hard
ships OF campaigning in the far West The government
will withdraw all the regular forces from the Territories
just mentioned.
Miss Lander win 90 Massachusetts, In few days TO
perfect arrangements for the Of sick soldiers Of that
State She has been great service In the Capitol hoe
pital.
Arrests Of secession sympethers continue 10 be made
in the capital The tratorous personages required
take the oath Of allegiance, and kept imprisoned in
case Of refusal.
The prisoners Of war made in Alexandria and vicinity
will probably be liberated taking oath not 10 again
take up arms against the United States government
A detachment Of Company D, Second cavalry, under
Leutenants Tompkns and Gordens took active part
in burning the seven bridges the Alexandria and Lees
burg Railroad, and making number OF prisoners
On inquiry Of several New York guests at willsrds
Hotel II Is ascertaned THAI Mr.. Van yakenburgh parted
with ther at noon visit TO Alexandria. Therefore
the report OF his arrest az a spy cannot be true
UMr Van vakenburgh has not only been in the conf
dence but in the service of the government for month
past He and his friends gsh at the absurdty OF the
story concerning him II s true that some weeks ago he
was arrested by the seceesoniss In Alexandria, while
business there and this probably the foundation for
the present story.
The belief that the President has determined TO tender
Colonel Fremont a Major Generalship ecn much grsh
ncation.
Ex-Governor Banks here by invitation OF the secre
tary Of War.
The Washington City Councils have passed a resolution
Of respect to Colonel Ellsworth.
There upwards Of two hundred contractors here,
from the North and West looking after the beef contract,
which is to be awarded on Thursday next. The compe-
tton will be very great. II win not be awarded how
ever TO tho lowest bidder The viii see that
is given to parties who only competent but
sponsble.
The steamer Philadelphia sailed In command OF Cap