The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-03
Seizure Of the Western Nails by the Rebels
at Hupsl's Ferry.
Important from the Seat Of War
i'm the West.
Occupation Of Birds Point by St.
Louis Union Troops.
Departure Of the Highland Guard ant
Maine Regiment,
SC, &C., sc.

THE TROOPS IN AND AROUND THE CAPITOL.
the ARMY OF THE UNION IN SPLENDID CONDITION
AND EAGER FOR TIE FRAY.
WASHINGTON, June 2, 1861.
On visiting several Of the camps in the vicinity Of
Washington to day, find everything quiet. They all
waiting with great anxiety for marching orders. They
will probably be gratifed before long.
General Scott will have matters in condition for
an advanced movement into the very heart Of the
enemies country.
At Alexandria everything was quiet and orderly. The
troops were suffering considerably the intense heat
This is Of the hottest places in the State. The
.soders hope TO be- before long, healthier portion Of
the Old Dominion.
The government Is considering the matter Of sending
down to Aqua Creek sufficient force to hold that posi-
ton the batteries sienced. The command
ing officer says 1t Is entirely useless to disodge those
batteries unless hold them for the moment that
guns withdrawn the secess0nists commence imme-
diately to reconstruct them again.
II is reported this evening that the 2ouaves will 60
down to Ans Creek, for the purpose OF holding that
position provided the government determines 70 take
such step.
The First Connecticut regiment went into Virginia last
night to relieve the New York Twelfth which returned
to Camp Anderson in this city to-day, at two p ~ The
latter regiment has been encamped at Reaches Mills %
the four mile run, nine miles distant from Washington
and several miles southwest Of Alexandria since they left
here where they have been actively engaged In Skin
mish, drill and scouting They pleased with their
trip, which they said they would not willingly have
changed for the dull routine Of barrack life.
A number Of the National Rifles Of this city, com
manded by Captain Smead, together with party from
Twelfth New York regiment and several officers Of
the Marine Corps. rendered efficient service tonight in
the extnguishment Of ncendary fire. and saved
adjacent tenements from destruction.
The War Department to-day despatched two special
messengers with instructions to Generals McCernand and
Patterson The bearer of the dispatches General PAT
terson was Senator Sherman.
MOVEMENTS OF OUR NEW YORK TWELFTH.
WASHINGTON, June 2, 1891
The Twelfth New York. the first regiment that crossed
the Long Bridge the night the federal army occupied
Virginia. returned to-day their for better ones, and
to make suitable changes in their garments
The following order eived by Colonel BITTER
field at nine O'Clock this morning, and in less than
hour ibe regiment the march. Three miles ths
side Of their camp the regiment repaired to beautiful
grove, where divine service performed by their
chaplain Mathew Hale Smith, after which they departed
for their quarters in this city They have been nine
days on duty, in exposed positions.
WASHINGTON, Uunt l, 1861.
The Twelfth regiment, under the command Of Colonel
Bnterdeld, after of duty in the field with
out tents having been relieved by order OF Lieutenant
General Scott will return to Washington, resume
their position in the camp recently occupied by them.
Colonel Butterfed after his return will report the
beers and condition Of his regiment Major General c.
Sanford
NEW ACQUISITIONS TO BE MADE.
WASHINGTON, June 2, 1851.
II ia understood to have been decided in the Cabinet
that acquisitions shall shortly be made for lev
ies The President known have assured applicants
that iii regiments will then be accepted and mustered
into the service but regiments will not be able by hook
by crook heretofore instances to procure
recognition when deficient in numbers. Men more
required by government than officers
THE UNION CAUSE IN MISSOURI.
WASHINGTON, June 1, 1861.
The change tho command Of the forces at st. Louis
nas oScasoned much speculation here have endeavor-
cd 20 ascertain the facts of the case and find them to be