The New York herald., 1862-06-30
Our Norfolk Cerr.s.,ondenes.

WenVeent navmg Osen 10 connnement sh es The battle
O.r Norfolk Cer<,s..ond.nee.
NoRsoGK, June -, le02
Dgyuddfcn u ne AMsrico~ Fag-Rebeis Beyond Gle
Ncsscmosd-l6aiss At Nerporps Ne,cs. DC.
Norfolk now partakes Of the quiet Incident to
try village. Even the excitement Of municipal election
is not enjoyed although that election according
tom the lapse Of time and the statute made and pro-
vided, should come on tomorrow. The only matter
worthy Of remark during the week past has been
bio at the Portsmouth ferry, oocasioned by certain
secession ladies refusing TO under the American
flag to the ferryboats. that these ladies have
been encouraged by some means TO display rebel flags
upon their parasois and upon their persons
have gone far thrust rebel flags
faces Of the guard stationed upon each side OF tho ferry
In retaliation the guard placed the Union flag tho
passsgeway for foot passengers tho Portsmouth side
The flag 60 erected happened to catch some secssh
ladies' who had visited Norfolk, and whom they were
old in respectful yet firm language that they could
pass along the thoroughfare from the boat devoted
carriages they became excited declared they
suited, returned to Norfolk and made complaint
Military Governor that they had been treated well by
the soldiers General Vele theroupon ordor that
there should be commiss ned officer placed ct each side
OF the ferry with the guard and If any soldier offered
insult or used insulting language lady he should be
Immediately arrested Lieutenant Colonel Hopknson,
OF the First delaware regiment, who commanded the
ferry guard, was justly netted at the order and the
putalon which cast upon his regiment and being con-
vdced that the only 'nsult" which had been offered
the premises was the erection Of The Gag ordered the
sign Of our country to bc lowered. Tho solds
dtscontented al the order and for time refused to obey
IT,. discipline IN the corps rendered 1t imperative upon
Colonel H. TO have the order. right wrong,
az all hazards, and upon second refusal 70 take iGwn
the flag he forwarded esignaton the colonel Lis
regiment. Subsequently tie matter arranged, aud
Lsus a Colonel hopkin,Sn withdrew his resgratioa
AID II has also boon placed upon the ferry ybaats
i!yiag between the cities However amicaby arranged
ultimately, the affair has occSsionsd nsderabla bad
blood all around, viii it will require ng tme to
wear away The fact that the American flag has been
quarter requires no comment from me.
The I rebels ss. arc busy DoyoAd tho Nnnssmond in
army. the mouth Of the river Saturday and
carried OIL large quantity Of day two since
boat going e 70 sok was Aired upon from the banks
Of thu riycf. No person Was burt.
lmads visit 70 Newports News yesterday, ard found
active preparations going forward there to provide hos
lral accommodations for the wounded in the pending
battle at Richmond. The abandoned encanpmen is
i'll charge Of Brigade Surgeon Dr. j. Curtis o Masslchu
sctts one Of tina mist efficient and skiifu officers IN the
Medical Department Of the army. Newport's News is
peculiarly adapted for hes sita plrposes There
abundant supply OF excellent water pure and
modaons Tor large number OF patients. No other 10.
cation In the country IL well cic aicd for govern
mc-t hospital as Nswports News. There aee but few
patients there present somo two three hundred
having boen sent North by Dr. Curtis within the past
week.
Captain ludlow. OF New York has been appointed As
on gives universal sst.sf con Tho business of tho
Qnarte master in this quarter requires peculiar qualities
aAu the mas oeen fortunate IN securing IN
right man for the right place in the detail OF Capai
Ludlow fer this post.
NORFOLK, Va, June "a, 1862
Energ tic and Just Measures # Genera, Vsee-N,rfoK
and Portaoua Cnder Martial Las-Tae Passsre .Sta<
of the Pc pt., &c, dc.
The secesonists in Norfolk had made all their arrange
meats for the election to-day, and would have beyond
doubt, succeeded in secting the present ncumoents
Office II tcy had been allowed 20 they intended
They had prepared their ticket, with Mayor Lamb at
their head, simply wing of certain parties wh, have
beca suspected Of being partial 10 the Union The
have become 50 dsgused with tho condition OF s
fairs here that it was determined make any nom-
ratons at all, prefsrrng let the election 20 by de-
fash rather than enter upon the existing
circumstances. Tho fact ia there organized Union
party in Norfolk the Unioa sentiment having bsen very
nearly crushed out by the secsssonsts those VIII
friends Of the federal NO. had time
10 themselves To have held the election to-day
would have been perfect farce and IL was with Plea
that all well disposed citizens greeted the following
proclamation. which made its appearance this morn.
ing
OrncE MlLrsRr GovrRsona
,.a,.... .,,., NoRro-k Va. June - 1852
civil authorities and citizens the evi officers
ana portsmouh. All complaints o. every absorption Of
to he s pubs ss
A-' Brsad,sr General E. L. vIaLE, Military Governor
Cn.sTkxsxs. Provost Marshal and Acting Assistant
but be Of qualification to the friends OF the
Union evcry~hers. The partial military partiI civil
rule which has existed here for the six weeks has
been productive Of much evilin variety OF ways az
indicated In the proclaim ition No has been certain
where he was TO apply for redress before whom he
might be called upon to complaint. has beer
hybrid government, very mach dependent upon whim
for It's administration. Justice and law hlve as occa
son served, taken aerial flights from the Custom House
AID Tue jail and tho people have been completely
feo 10 which place they rightfuly look 70.
either Tho administration Of affairs am most happy
H. say has ceased ~ be sutticcock 10 be shifted
about inclination might dictate. Il has beea local.
lied, ndiualized aud properly ceutaiizoa and there
y no longer quesii as 70 the government Of the city
The c3urac adopted ut this crisis bs highly
commended. IL meets the difficulties in the ia the
right way in the right spirit aud at the rigt time
reieves IN the proper mannor the municipal autort
from farther duty, at porod when the title their
offices las expired by limitation For the present
IL need OF AN election. The people prepared
10 make proper choice, and the military Authorities arr
better qualified To administer 10 the wants the people
| at this particular juncture In public affairs than
any set OF that DO selected and pre- cmneatIy
they adapted for the Occas0D when osnDarcd with
the secessionss VITO have ruled The city Tor the year
past Certainty has now taken the place doubt and
tho people know who presides them The secession
lists hero, in probation OF six weeks have shown that
/
snd conciAtory which has been
them, and have been instrumental In provoking .ds.
orders and cnics between tho civil authorities and
citizens. There was neec Of reform ia the manage.
ment OF Affairs rs tho mandate Of tho Military Governor
afsrds convincing evidence Tho milk and water policy
has hid fair trial, and failed and now TO 500
what the stern military rule with accomplish Properly
exsrcised, u VIII remove existing evils, aid prevent
their recurrence. The decision General yele az this
particular mnnent Is sanneny gncous and just and
that gallant officer entitled 70 the thanks Of the friends
OF ths Union Tor tho prcmps and ludiooos
| manner 10 which hc has performed q d scato duty.
The secessioniss have been greatly dsconeertcd by
the appearance of the declaration Of martial Law They
had encouraged themselves that they would allow
% go On ae usual The Mayor aud OF the City Com
ell made "Reminiscences 10 General velo this morning
nnd endeavorsd TO obtain permit TO hold their election
<otwithstaiding the proclamation. They by
counter protest from the Union men, aud the Military
tsyernof gave implied pledge THAI he intended 10 on
foEe his proclamation until healthy toae was
maze manifest 10 the community.
There s no excitement In tho streets to-day. Every.
thing ~ as quiet sunday. The psope have
reached fnorphS state, from which nothing however
strange sudden, them Nothing can irri.