The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-04
Our NORFOLK Correspondence.

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AZ Norfolk dc.
Captain Ludlow Of New York Assistant Quarserrnsster
for this department carrying with spirit the Presi
dents recent proclamation in regard rebel property,
and Is doing much good for the in the admi
rabs manner in which he conducting affairs large
amount OF rebel property has already been secured tor
the of the government by this efficient olcer which
had previously been protected under the milk and water
policy which has long disguised the loyal citizens Of
this city There has been more animation exhibited In
Norfolk this morning than has been known snca the
cupaton Of the place by the Union authorities The
promp. In which Captain Ludlow has commenced
his operations seems 20 have awakened the rebels
realizing that the government s last in in
the prosecution OF the Of in disturbed
state Is not unapt illustration OF the condition OF
affairs in Norfolk to-day and there is hurrying 70
and fro Of those who have heretofore basked the
sun of Official favor here, under the mistaken and
injurious Boothng system" to the encouragement Of
rampant secessonisn and the depression Q. Unicnism
From the manner in which the Presidents proclamation
has been recevei. is evidsn. that the beet way Of
reaching the vitality OF tho rebellion is through the
pockets OF the rebels at least 30 far this vicinity
concerned. There is latent Unsn feeling which has
been dependent interest," which win now be dsvel
cpsd and doubt not large number OF converts TO the
Union ranks will be found that property is in dau
GER 1t s source OF rejoicing that the President has
lnAuSufRlou stern pOucy, ana OF NOrfck
relieved from nondescrpt sort of administration which
has been neither fish, flesh fouevery thing by turns
aud nothing long predict that within week the Union
sentiment in this city will be increased ~ least live
hundred per cent under the operation or policy which
be perfectly understood. ard which dependent
upon more whm for its enforcement.
The efforts made by Captain Clarke the active Provost
Marshal OF Por tsmouth, to prevent Illicit communication
with Richmond have been crowned with success This
morning the mail carrier arrested by detachment
Of the Fifty eighth Psnnsy Volunteers brought
10 headquarters The wagon with the mail contained
lurn nf nutni nth hat
route has been discovered and stopped
Affairs ct Suffolk remain unchanged Those at
the North who have friends in the regiments
stationed here need not bc alarmed at The recent
report OF spnrehendsd attack upon that place
across tho Black Water but Thought they are TOO
cautious to make demonstration this way, at least for
Captain Christensen has been relieved by Captain LIE
beusu Provost Marshal Of Norfolk Captain f. l.. Clarke
has been transferred from the position Of Provost Marshal
OF Portsmouth to h old post hcadquartcrs and is
ceeded bv CAtain Could CAPTAIN Christensen re1lirss
his place upon Gcasrsl Wools staff.
NoRgoIx, July ae, 1862.
Worlsng Of the Neso Orders Of the Prcsidssu-G oresor
Yiele and Hts Cdneatory Pclcy-A Who,soass Eec;te.
ment--Te Union Nerspaper--CzGs IN Proprietor.
ship, &C., de-
The Military Governor Of Norfolk Is doing the beet ks
70 carry ont the Presidents energetic policy, and
much good has already been Effected ia 20 be regret
ted that SO good oser should nrd himself embarrassed
as he now is through the OF he past. His ad
mnistratou has been marked By saoh de,acy Of con-
sidsraton for the sccesioniss Of both se5cs but par
ticulary the aircr portion he has been anxious TO
concate th in every possible way; he has extended
TO them such numher'oss lsvors that II must peca-
lary hard TO adopt stern policy al once np the
favors the chnirs fros. cuts on the tender flower o.
course all the loyal citizens Of this vicinity greatly
reoicea that the OF the country who hayc borne
their heads high under the genial Of Cancellation,
compelled 30 reap the harvest which their
inquity has sown. The indications Of energy on the
part Of the Goyerncr unrl,stakable. Hn has
done little towards carrying cut the wishes Of the peo
pe Of the loyal North as expressed in the prccamations
OF the President but much remains 10 be done and ~
hoped that there will not be shrinking from mani
fest duty because IL requires that sympathiers
with the rebellion sia be cirpscrbci in their opera
ions The public voice declares that the plan OF
citation Is miserable failure especially has II been
Norfolk, and tho sterner rule must be adopted.
General yiee has the capacity. II he only has the spcsi
ton manage matters here with advantage 10 the gov
ernmen and thosc who esteem him most ere anxious
no shall maintain his well earned reputation By
prompt enforcement tho President recoEmoldations.
There is already anioro wholesome tone in Norfolk sn9
Portsmouth, and thcro csnnot be doubt but the !nn
Lnion sentiment Of both places will be developed tho
commanding general viii but exercise the proper means
We are WHOLESOME state of excitement this morning.
There is report of rebel force on the Nansemond- In
previous letor havc given an Idea Of the state OF
affairs in that quarter and u is probable that there s
something In the rumor Up 10 the closing Of the inl
particulars have been received Every pecauiion has
been taken in the premises, and there no fears Il
demonstration upon this place
w. W. shore. who commenced the publication oi the
Cnoa newspaper III this city, has Withdrawn from the
Journal and Will in future be conducted by Mr. Baker
The Union hos done good service for the Tnion cause
under ts former conductor and II will undoubtedly con-
tnue speak boldly for tho government and tie long
much needed in Norfolk and the government should do
all in rs power consistently TO afford it assistance.