Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-12
FULL PARTICULARS OF THE OCCUPATION
Of NORFOLK BY OUR TROOPS.
Union Flags Raised and Union Senti.
ment Manifested,
Proclamation Of General Wool,
PER TELB6 RAPH.I

BALTIMORE, May 10 The Old Point boat tr.
rived this morning, and brings the following:
NORFOLK, May 10, 6 p. m.--Genersl Wool has
just entered the city in company with Mayor w
w. Lamb and a committee Of the city govern
meLt. The last Of the rebel troops left this morn
ing, and the city was left by Gen. Huger in the
care of the Mayor az representative Of the civil
government.
On the approach Of our troops the Mayor went
with h,8 Of truce to the city limits, and ar
engagements were soon made between the Mayor
and Gen. Wool that the city should be given up
on the promise Of Gen. Wool that private prop
erty should be respected.
During the march on Norfolk three cavalry
camps were found deserted, apparently only day
or two since
General Webber's Regiment goth New York;
was advanced, on the landing, TO reconnoiter,
and some six miles from the beach, at vhat was
called the Halfway House, they found place
which had been prepared with considerable care
for battle field. Trees and bushes had been
felled and rife pits Just built And early in the
morning II was ascertained that several guns had
been placed in position. At this place two pris-
onen, recruits Of the flst Virginia Regiment
were captured. They reported that Sswall's Point
had been abandoned on the preceding nigh. by
four companies, which had garrisoned the place
for some weeks past A negro was also captured
at this place. who stated that the Intention Of the
rebels was to destroy the bridge over Tanners
Creek, and then evacuate Norfolk.
party Of Max Webers regiment was pushed
forward on the road to the bridge land the enemy
was found, abou. noon posted on the opposite side
Of Tanners creek, with three guns. The bridge
had been set fire. and was still burning at that
time. Some six or eight shots were fred, with
out effect; and our men, being beyond musket
range, did not reply. The creek being almost a
quarter Of a mile wide, our forces Were with
drawn and started on another road, considerably
longer, and reported az defended by a strong bat.
terry.
Not tie slightest opposition was made, and the
Notifications, which were mile and half from
Norfolk, were found to have been evacuated after
spiking the guns. They were very extensive
works, aud finely constructed. We arrived at
Norfolk, after a tresome march, at O'Clock,
without firing gun, and found the whole rebel
force gone, the last having left this morning.
Mayor Lamb, with a committee OF the city
government, authorized for the purpose met Gen
Wool with flag of truce at the city limits and
after brief consultation the city surrendered
to the United States forces Gen Wool then pro-
ceeded to the City Hall, followed by a large
crowd, where he issued the following proc lama
lion:
HEApQuAaTERs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGiNrA)
Norfolk, May IL, 1852.
The city Of Norfolk having been surrendered
TO the Government Of the United States, military
possession 10 taken Of Ii behalf Of the National
Government by Major General John f. Wool
Brig. General Viele is appointed Military Gov.
ernor for the time being. He will see that all
citizens are carefully protected in all their rio hts
aud civil privileges, taking care to preserve or
der, and to see that no soldiers are permitted TO
enter the city except by bis order or by written
permission Of the commanding officer Of his
brigade or regiments and he will punish sum.
marily any American soldier who shall trespass
on the rights Of any OF the inhabitants.
JOHN E. Wool, Major General.
Gen. Viele Immediately appointed Mr. T. r.
Davis his Military Secretary
The very first parties who entered the city
were four newspaper correspondents.
Gen. Wool returns to his camp outside She CITY
and probably to Mortress Monroe tonight
After the departure of Gen. Woo, several
thorsand persons assembled near the City Hall to
hear speech from Moyor Lamb. The Mayor
seemed very popular He said In his speech
substantially that in his negotiations with Gen.
Wool he had secured pledge for the protection
Of private property, and the safe continuation OF
private business.
The Gosport navy yard and public property
was burnt by the enemy to-day, together with
most Of the steamboats, and other vessels In the
Elizabeth river. The brilliant spectacle occa.
| led by the flames continued all the evening.
The people are In a state Of great excitement. IL
10 hoped that no violence win be committed, and
confidence In the Government will doubtless soon
BE- established.
LATER.
SUNDAY MORNING, May THE navy-ysrd has
been completely destroyed, together with a very
large number Of steamboats, and other vessels.
Numerous Union flags are flying In Portsmouth
The place is occupied by the 10th Mass. regiment
General Viele has established his headquarters In
the custom house, formerly occupied by General
Huger. The national Gag was raised for the f,st
time At 10 O'Clock this morning, and salu:ed by
the guard. Its appearance was enthusiastically
cbeered.
The Monitor has jnst arrived, and number OF
other vessels OF the feet are coming up
The night passed very quietly. At present,
everything Is perfectly quiet, and order entirely
restored. All the public property Is occupied.
The first National flag raised at Norfolk was
the regimental colos Of the 10th New York regi-
ment, and 10 was raised on the Custom House
this morning. The regiment has iust started for
Fort Norfolk, which Il will garrison for the
present
Gen. Wool and Commodore G oldssorousa have
just arrived In the Baltimore.
Gen. viele transscts an immense amount Of
business. The policy Of the authorities here isto
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