The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-20

Of suffolk, to return prisoner OF State releasedfrom
Fort Warren. IN
The seaboard and Roanoke Railroad has been found in
good condition to Suffolk. only single bridge having
been destroyed The road will be repaired Immediately
and rolling stock put in condition possible
large quantity Of copper boiling found stored in
the railroad sorehouse yesterday Of which possession
was taken.
NORFOLK, May Is, 1852.
The city still continues very quiet, and the citizens
admit that the state of affairs is much satsfac
tory under the authority of tho United States than under
rebel rule for months past One by stores
opening but little business ID done. Perhaps the real
or delay scarcity Of money, excepting Conede
notes. which refused many It is possi
bic that suffering will be occasoned by the scarcity
Of money the Confederate notes tho only kind Of
currency many persons have. In Of any suffering
from this cause the city government will probably be
compelled to furnish assistance. M ErG
Tho inhabitants appear to be quite intelligent. and al
though processing confidence in JEFF. Davis win
doubtless soon see their mistake.
Examination made today Of the condition of the
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad between Norfolk and
Suffolk. small steam engine started from Portsmouth
this afternoon with party Of four including Messrs
James Hand. Roadmaster; Andrew Answorth, Of the
Quartermaster's Department and Alexander Worra Co.
vernment railroad engineer All the moyable property
Of the road carried off by the retrsating army;
otherwise everything found in good condition. and
not rail displaced for sixteen miles. At point about
mile this side Of Suffolk, we found the bridge over
small creek burned and still smoking. 1t is Of about fifty
feet span, and will be repaired by Tuesday night
Engines and cars will be brought to Norfolk put
the road within few days. Meantime platform cars,
drawn by horses win be used for transportation. II is
understood that the bridge tho Blackwater was
burned by tho retreatng army.
% NORFOLK, May 10, 1862.
Several stores opened this morning for the first
time since tho occupation Of the city by the Union forces
When embargo upon trade is removed business will
revive Already the good effects Of change Of armies
s seen in the increased confidence.
The most absurd and exaggerated rumors constantly
circulate Among the latest are the defeat Of the
Union forces near Richmond and the wounding
Of General Mcclellan, the recognition Of the
Confederate government by England and France,
and visit OF the French and English Ministers to
Richmond the blowing up Of the Pensacola Navy Yard
and great victory General Milroy.
The Post Office reopensd here to-day by Colonel
Trott Of the Post Office Department No postmaster has
yet been selected M
flag OF truce, which left Norfolk on Saturday morn
ing with released prisoners from Fort Warren returned
yesterday afternoon having passed the lines beyond our
camp at Suffolk.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 1862.
The Bulletin says affairs quiet at Norfolk. ~ :
There have several attempts lately assassinate
Union soldiers. Yesterday affair occurred causing
some uneasness. Colonel Brown Of the Twentieth Indi-
regiment stationed at Portsmouth, went out Of town
in the morning to take ride Soon afterwards his
horse came town wounded without his rider Il 10
feared the Colonel is killed or captured.
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Our Norfolk Correspondence.
NORFOLK, Va, May II, 1852
Arrival of Congressmen-Afairs in the Ciy-7he Mayor
and Common Cousscil-Nas from the South-Amuse-
nent as Wei as Commerce Bolloscs The Flag, dc.
large party Of Congressman and their friends arrived
here last evening from Washington. They called upon
General Mson and agrseaby entertained by that
gentleman. This morning they visited the market and
passed through several Of the principal streets They
appeared TO curiousy inspect everything their way
and viii no doubt return 10 Washington with enlarged
views In relation 70 the condition OF Affairs and tho
needs shs people in this sadly depressed section Of
poor old virginia. Among the distinguished visitors
were members from Missouri Wisconsin, Ohio and other
western states. The party left this morning fer York.
town. on the return trip TO Washington.
Tho Mayor and City Council, unappreciative Of the
delicate consideration and uniform kindness extended To-
wards the citizens Of Norfolk BY the military author
ties seek TO emulate the viper In attacks upon the
power which overlIes them. General vielc has
sought by every consistent his power restore
confidence 10 tmd lead tho bitterly prsudced TO
more concatory consideration Of the present state Of
aiairs and bring about, generally healthy tone
in this community that the people may be restored from
tho reign Of terror which surrounds them. Ho has in
vitsd the city authorities 70 cooperate with him In his
audabs Efforts TO bring order out Of chaos but has
regret say thus far met with corresponding re-
ciprocty OF sentiment from the tratorous crew which
has heretofore managed the municipal affairs OF Norfolk
Yesterday hnn answer given to his request that
the city officers should take the oath Of allegiance and
resume entire control or the city, under the ordinary
rules and regulations governing their administration OF
the laws. The reply was dcclsnsion to act in their
official capacity, under the plea that they had no urs
dcton and thoy also refused to submit the question Of
carrying the city government to the decision OF the
people the same grounds. Thus the way Is for the
present blocked by the selnshness OF the officials who
allow their individual pride 10 stand In tho way Of the
welfare Of the people, The city election takes place on
the oath OF June but hear II ntmated that the citizens
will seek before that time TO relieve themselves from
their present unworthy rulers. II the vote could DO
taken to-day there would undoubtedly be majority Of
three Y gps II faytr Of submission u the Union govern
xsnt The Union sentiment Of Norfolk Ia al present
almost unheard. Now and thena man gives free utter
ance to his thoughts but the men Of means and position
remain in the background waiting for fuller demonstra-
lions. They have been silent so long that freedom 70
speak seems novel and there IL stl lingering fear Of
after consequences II they should exhibit too much
alacrity this time In support OF the old govern
msnt. Men Of property, who have for year
past been in q measure tabooed under the nm
putaton Of regard for tho Union; who have
been harassed by suspicious and annoye Ia every pos
xbc way; who have lain down In fear at night, ant
awakened with dread Of impending evil in the morn
ing who have been dragged from their farms from
their homes from their stores and from their workshops
TO in the ranks Of the Confcdcratss be
psctcd hastily TO throw up their CAPS and g. wild will
enthusiasm though they have been finally redeem
cd. Their suferugs their sacrifices and their fear.
have made thum cautious, and IL will be lng time be
fore the terrors Of the time will away. II has becr
my lot 10 make the acquaintance OF intelligent high
toned patriotic aud wealthy gentleman, who Zine
| estate abvdt two miles from Norfolk and from him
have obtained much valuable nformason in relation "