The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-12

corroborated hv the federal prisoners exchanged |
YESTERDAY. We $50 learn from them that Gen. !
EllIepioue had EXPRESSED himself as thoroughly
disguised with the manner in which his con-
mand had been taken away by piecemeal.
1t Is the general opinion among distinguished
officers that Fort Wright would be evacuated
within week.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10 The iron-c|ad steam
er Ironsides was successfully launched this NOR
ming. The lronsides was chrlsrened by the vet
eran Commodore Stewart as " New lrunsides.'
A vast crowd WAS present.
! BALTIMORE, MAY. - The Old Point boat
has arrived. She brings the following
NORFOLK. Nay 10. P. NJ Gen. Wool
has entered the city in company with Major
Lamp. and a Committee of the city government.
The last rebel troops left this morning, leay-
ing the city in the care of the Mayor. On the
approach Of our troops the Mayor went with
flag of truce to the city limits, and soon made
an arrangement with Gen. Wool. The city
was to be given up on the promise that private
property should be respected. During the march
On Norfolk, three regimental cavalry camps
were found deserted apparently only g day or
two since. Gen Nebbers Goth n. Y. regl-
ment was advanced on landing to reconnoitre,
and six miles from the beach found place pre-
pared with considerable care for battle field.
Trees and bushes have bee: telled, rifle pits
built and early in the morning several guns
placed IN position,
Here some recruits Of the 4lst Virginia reg
iment were captured.
The7 reported that Sewall's Point was aban-
doned on the preceding night by four compa-
mes which had garrisonsd the place for some
weeks \ negroe who was captured said 1t
was the intention Of the enemy 10 destroy the
bridge over Tanner : creek. and evacuate Nor
ioik Part OF We6ber's Reg nenl then pGsned
forward on the road TO the bridge, and he
enemy were found about noon posted on the
opposite side of :Le creek with three guns. The
bridge had been set on ire. and was still burn
ing. Some six q eight Shots were tired without
effect Our men being beyond mushrl range
il! not reply. Thecreek being abou- 4 quartar
Of mile oar forces started on another road.
considerably larger. and reported def-n ded by a
strong battery. Not the slightest opposition was
made ani the Qualification which was L ml-@
and y half from Norfolk were extensive works,
but we're found evacuated and The guns spiked.
The were finely constructed. We arrived at
Norfolk after tiresome march at 0 clock,
wIth0G. firing l single gun. Gen Wool pro-
ceede! - the Civ Hall with the Mayer, fol
Lived BY u large crowd, where he issued The
following proclamation
Department Of Virginia.
Norfolk. May 10.
The city Of Norfolk having been surrendered
10 the Government of the [. 5. military poss
es.,0n If The same : taken in behalf If the Ma
sional Government BY MAJOR General john z
Wool.
Brig Gen. Vieie is appointed Military Gov
ernor for tie time oeiDg. He viii see thai
all ci1izens are carefully protected n ali their
rights AMI civil privileges. taking the utmos
care 20 preserve order aud TO see thai TO sol
iiers be allowed t. enter TIE city. ezcep
by his orders or ny written PERMISSION OF th'
commanding officer Of his brigade Or re- meat
ana ne viii pun sh summarily any American
soldier WHO shall trespass upon che rights
any nhahIrant.
(Signed) JOHN E. Wool, Maj. Gen.
Gen. VIclc Immediately appointed ). Z. Da
sis his military eLary after the departure o
Gen. Wool. several thousand people bIec
near the City Hall to hear speech from tn
mayor who seem TO be Very popular
He said that in his negotiations with Gen
Wool, lie had secured g pledge for the protector
Of private property and the safe continuance
all private business.
G0sport Navy Yard and puollc prorerty wa
+ burned by the enemy to-day, with most OF tn
, steam boats and other vessels on the khzaoetl
river The flames made brilliant spectacle
the entire evening.
! The people are in u state Of great excitement
! With the strong police force to-niz ht il is hope
:, that no acts Of violence will be committed.
4 LATER-sUNDAY MORNING.
e The Navy Yard was completely DESTROYED
,r.,,t ~ no
s vessels. Numerous Union flags are hOatln
{ in Portsmouth. the place occupied by the lot
b Mass regiment Gen Vele has established b
{ quarters in the Custom House formerly occupie
;. by Gen. Huger.
t The national h4g was raised for the first tim
: at 10 o clock this evening on the Custom hous'
! IL was s;.Iuted BY the guard, and en- To usla