...him off to see Mr. Alvey. The despatches, however, had been nicely opened, copies taken, and then resealed. McMullin's man was received by Alvey, who thus fell into the trap most beautifully. Alvey unfolded all his plans, and gave him written answers to Johnston's despatches. The supposed friend conveyed Alvey's documents to Gen. Patterson. The arrest took place quietly the next day. When A...