The following items are from the
Sentinel, of Monday evening:
Schr.
Sarah Ann,
Capt. Mark Waters, from
Acquia Creek, reports steamer
George Page lying at the wharf there when he left.
In coming by
Fort Washington about one o'clock to-day, and being well on the
Virginia shore, he was hailed from the
Fort — not understanding what it meant, he kept on his course.
A moment after the officer who hailed him lifted his sword, whereupon a half dozen men on the wall discharged a cannon shot at him, which passed just over his bow. He thereupon hauled up and was examined by a boat from the
Fort, after which he was allowed to pursue his way.
The steamer
Jerome, from
Philadelphia and for this port, passed up to
Washington to-day under escort of the
Anacostia.
It is said that she had on board nearly 200 kegs of powder, for
Georgetown; and that she was forbidden to stop here, for fear that the
Virginia authorities might evince a liking for it.
Mr. James T. Crump, of this city, was presented with an appointment on Saturday last, in the Department of the Interior; but although the situation would have been very acceptable, so far as the pecuniary consideration is concerned, he promptly resigned this morning, and stands or falls with Old Virginia.
We learn that two companies of Irishmen are being formed in this city, and that their ranks are rapidly filling up. We most cordially applaud this
practical evidence of their patriotism and devotion to the cause of
Virginia and the
South.
We trust that the subscription which is being taken up to aid in equipping the gallant fellows, will be liberally responded to.
Communication between this city and
Washington has gone back to old times.
We have nothing but omnibusses and private conveyances.
Boat stealing being the rule in
Washington, we have been for some days afraid to let our ferry boats venture up.
The most stirring and interesting sight perhaps
Alexandria ever saw, is the company of ladies who have been busy all day in the rooms of the Christian Association making overcoats for the artillery company that recently arrived here.
Gen. Philip St. George Cocke, who, as will be seen by the
Governor's Proclamation, has been assigned to the command of the
Potomac section, arrived in our city to-day, and has established here his headquarters.
He has a high military reputation.
The mail steamers which were "stolen" by the
Federal authorities in
Washington a few days ago — the
Powhatan,
Baltimore, and
Mount Vernon — were taken from their wharf around to the
Navy-Yard last night.
The Water Witch, a
United States steamer, is prowling about in the
Potomac opposite the
White House--with guns and men on board.
The
Harriet Lane passed up to
Washington this afternoon, supposed to be full of soldiers, though but few showed themselves.
