Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-12
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPR
r. 1at WORCESTER DAILY SPY
PARTICULAR OF THE MOVEMENT
UPON NORFOLN.
President Lincoln, as Commander in Chief,
Superintends the Expedition.

FORTRESS MONROE, May Odd Point this
evening presents most stirring spectacle
About dozen steam transports are loading
troops. They will land on the shore opposite
the Rip Raps, and march direct on Norfolk
At the time | commence writing @ P. NJ the |
moon shines so brightly that am sitting in
the open air, in an elevated position, writing |
by moonlight. The transports are gathering |
in the stream. They have on board artillery, /
cavalry, and infantry, and will soon be pre-
pared to start. The Rip Raps are pouring
| shot and shell into Sewals Point. A bright |
/ light in the direction of Norfolk leads us to
/ the supposition that the work of destruction
has commenced. President Lincoln, as
commander in chief of the army and
navy, is experimenting the expedition him
self. About six o'clock he went across
to the place selected for the landing.
which is about a mile below the Rip Raps 1t
is said he was the first to step on shore and
examine for himself the facilities for landing.
He returned to the point, where he was re-
ceived with enthusiastic cheering by the
troops, who were embarking. The Merrimac
still lies off Craney Island, and the Monitor
has resumed her usual position. The fleet
are floating quietly at their anchorage, ready
at any moment for action. 1t is evident that
the finale of rebellion as far as Norfolk is
concerned, is rapidly approaching. The gen
eral expectation is that the troops now en-
barking will have possession of the city be-
fore tomorrow night
10 p. M.-The expedition has not vet start
ed. The delay is caused by the time required
for storing the horses on board the Adelaide.
The batteries at the Rip Raps have stopped
throwing shells, and all is quiet. The scene
in the roads is most beautiful, presenting
panoramic view seldom witnessed.
II P. M-The vessels have not yet sailed
The Merrimac exhibits bright light 1t is
said the Seminole will go up the James river
in the course of the night
WMLoUGHBYs PoNT, SATURDAY MORN
ING, May l0th.-The troops left during the
night, and at daylight could be seen from the
wharf landing at Willoughbys Point, short
distance from the Rip Raps. Through the
influence of Secretary Stanton, | obtained
this morning a permit to accompany General
Wool and General Mansfield and staff to Will
boughby'S Point on the steamer Kansas. and
here am on sacred soil within eight miles of
Norfolk. The point at which we have landed
IS known as Point Pleasant, one of the favor
lite drives from Norfolk
The first regiment that landed was the both
New York. known as Max Weber's regiment.
winch pushed on Immediately under command
of Gen. Weber, and were at s A. NJ. picketed
within five miles of Norfolk The LIST Della
ware, Col. Andrews was pushed forward at 8
o'clock, accompanied by Gems. Mansfield and
Niele and staff. They were soon followed by
the 10th Massachusetts, Col. Wyman. The
balance Of the expedition consists of the 10th
New York, Col. BendiX, the 48th Pennsylya-
mia, Col. Bailey, the 99th New York, coast
guards, Major Dodge's battalion Of mounted
rifles, and Capt. Toilets company d of 4th
regular artillery. Gen. Wool and staff re-
manned to superintend the landing of the bal
ance of the force, all Of whom were landed
and off before noon.
The president, accompanied by secretary
Stanton, accompanied Gen. Wool and staff to
the wharf, and then took tug and proceeded
to the Minnesota, whence he was received
with national salute. 1t is generally admit
ted that the president and secretary Stanton
have infused new vigor into both the naval
and military operations here, and that the
country will have no cause for further COM
plant as to the insulting course of the rebels
in this quarter. The president has declared
that Norfolk must fall, that the Merrimac
must succumb to the naval power of the
Union, and that the government property at
Norfolk must be repossessed at whatever
cost it may require. What is more, he has
determined to remain until it is accomplished. |
The iron-clad gunboat Galena accompanied
the Port Royal and Aroostook They went
up the James river on Wednesday night, but
| have been unable TO obtain any positive in
formation from them since the Galena silenced
the forts on the lower part of the river. 1t is
understood, however, that the president has
received dispatches from Gen. Mcclellan, to
the effect that they have given him most yalu-
able aid in driving the enemy to the wall. 1t
is even stated to-day, that the Galena not only
captured the Yorktown and jamestown, but
has put crews on board and run them up
within Smelling distance of the river detences
of Richmond OF the truth of this, however,
l cannot vouch, as Old Point is becoming fa-
nous for fabulous rumors.