The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-04

dition he has travelled hundred and ve miles
In four days The Colonel ably assisted his officers,
who seem to vie with each other in their efforts
compsh brilliant achievements. On the present occa-
sion the Colonel was accompanied by his Adutant and
other officers Colonel Parker and Captain fnan took
the oath OF allegiance and released their pa
role The cutenans refused TO take tho oath and were
sent to prison.
We have very important news from Suffolk this
afternoon. The report is that somc twenty men, bs
longing to Harans Eleventh Pennsylvania regi
ment while scouting towards BIackwaer river, beyond
Snok, surprised by party Of rebel cavalry, and
eighteen OF them killed or taken prisoners but two OF
the command having returned to camp. have found 4.
impossible to gather further details in reaion TO tho
affair, the messenger arriving just tho mail 10 about
to close.
Norfolk has completely subsdcd and there Is no more
excitement hero than in ordinary country village in
midsummer Tho news OF Union successes has had tho
effect to dcpress secession almost out Of sight and
the Union men growing in numbers and strength.
There is much complaint the part of those who have
taken the oah OF allegiance that they kept under
stringent oppression In the matter of tho
res CT lfc than existed under tho rebel rule There
really much suffering here, and tho government should
hasten to the rolief or this almost starving people,
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NORFOLK, Va, Juno I, 1862.
Uncn Demonstrations Particulars OF tae Brilliant Er.
diaon of the Nso York Mounted Rifles into NortA
Cayclina-The Results Characterization Of He Coa-
try-Hor The Rebels Spred hatelrigenccThe Kurderoas
AGair BlGcksccier Rioer, dc.
The Union men Of Norfolk and Portsmouth seem to
have resolved that they will longer tarry in tho
Slough OF Despond into which they have been plunged
by the leaders Of tho secession movement They have
grded up their lons and most determined manner
do know thnir date IN No
BY oars Of former cppressors by dread OF future
consequences through declaration Of devotion
good old Union Yesterday q memorable day with
the Union in this city and Portsmouth, and they
closed the merry month Of May by denionstrations
highly creditabe TO themselves and beneficial to the
Union in this section. In the afternoon
largo meeting was held in Portsmouth, at which Hon
Jocph segar spoke nearly threo hours with marked
effect. IN the evening the Union OF Norfolk as
semb'ed in Concert Hall, and to the number OF somo
four hundred listened attentve'y address from Mr.
segar, who spoke upon the exciting topics row before
the people at some length. Everything conducted
most excellent order, and unmistakcabe indications
wcra os, cd ,lat tho Union scatimcnt in this quarter
can no lorger bs kept down.
Ihaye been favored with additional particulars
ia relation the recent brilliant expedition Of tho Now
York Mounted Rhes under command Of Lieutenant Colo
rel C. c. Dodge into North Caroliaa. The object OF tho
expedition was to open comm ,nlcation with Elizabeth
ty and to obtain Information n relation to tho top
! hy OF the country between this position and certain
points In North Carolina, d condition OF the roads aad
tho general sentiment OF the people in that re.
gon. At Elizabeth City and Edonton Colonel
Dodge was treated with tho greatest respect, and
the people gave marked evidences Of joy at the
appearance OF tho Union troops. At botn Of these
places the Union have been greatly oppressed by
press their sentiments openly. They, however cxo-tcd
themselves 10 the utmost mako Colonel Dodyos CON-
mand as comfortable possible by preparing the men
food and entcrtainin. the officers. On tho way from
Elizabeth City the Mounted Rifles passed through the
little village Of fe tford and here they met decided
opposition tho appearance Of the old ag The bells
were rang and a town meeting was Immediately con-
vened to obstruct the passage Of tho troops but
express Indignation At their visit. This tempest in
teaot did not aasct Colonel Dodge, who very quietly
his road after staying long In the place
rs his pleasure dictated In passing from Elizab, In
City to Hertford thu troops crossed tho Ter
yum ,n's river, y broad, deep and rapid sheet
o. water. over this stream there is n doat-
ing rat bridge held to tho banks by of haw.
sers In the OF this bridge thcrc is draw for
tho passage of small craft up and down the This
draw was sustained by a chain and an iron pin and be
removed by parties cognizant Of their approach
Tho greatest observed IN crossing the bridge
but notwithstanding tne caution used after tina passage
oG tho advaGcc grard The raw saak with ght az
horecs a on IL. With nsdc-abs di:fc,llty the mel
wore all ,ed bu. two horses lost. The night wal
exceedingly dark and starmy but the Jnaciois
ment and energy Of Colonel Dodge snd las officers soor
cpai,e tie dam e TO tho briage, aud tho enirc com
snd passed owe without further disaster. After leav
ing Edonion tho command pushol 10 Mistonvi'le
where the rebel officers castarcd, mont iorcd u
my letter of yesterday. he officers taken from
tllor bsds aud greatly surprised at the ap ear
ance OF Colonel rodee and his party of twenty pick
men. They had no iie, that tioso was rnior
soldier within nary mics Of tLoin. There gre
eonsie nation in several quarters among he families
the captured rebels bat tn, decided nrmn, and dcii
cacy or the commanding officer oyercame all objections
aid tho prisoners were their way to Suffolk Ia,
cajerity of CooEei Dedgos movements contributed u
hrs Success. Tor he surrounded by cpomts, and u
became apparent that, hy some well devised code o
signals among tho rebels his appearance antcipa
led 10 Instances, and at Isrtford sunsbury siin
tonvlo and Gatesvillc ho assured that he woui,
never reach Suffolk. Bu his dash and daro promptnes
Of decisicn and good judgment. brought him safety
through orc the most brilliant expeditions Il the
paign BY means OF this dashing Reconnaissance, the
goverr meit las be ONE acquainted with important n.
formation regard TO the situation OF thc rebels Ia thai
portion nj North Carolina. Tho nature Of tho road.
IN various directions has boon aaceitaibcd, anl
the position and h.tcatons OF csft,ir sebe
forces madc fully apparent. Ths sre'ian !:
almost unparalleled in military movements, Considering
tho time consumed and tho distance travelled The
march rivals that Of Iavtlock u lnda, where hun
drsd miles was posscd in ivc days and haf and
whic. sad to Haveocks prom tcn from capainsy te
suerant colouelcy. Colonel Dldgo travelled hun
drod aud six,ycsht miles in tour days, corduroy
roaGs though the Dismal Swamp, whore In some llaces
tho wa,or wns hst 20 the horses, and with tho
exception OF the slight casualty at tho bridge Tia
pasyay 10 bsonr, Ii his and horses Ia good
condition. lilo travelled sixty mos along tho cham
of tho enemy's ourosts. wiz asma force OF one hun
ii aud forty men beyond the reach Of support md
constant danger Of oony cut on The officers o. the
redtcn. ard who have received tho commendation o