Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-14
HIS PROCLAMATION.
The Merrimac Blown up
FULL PARTICULARS.

DALliMOREs MN Z.
The Old Point boat has arrived and
Drings the folnwine:-
NoRFoLK, Va, May 1O.-Gen. Wool
has just entered the city, in company
with Major W. w. Lamb, and a commit
tee Of the city Government. The lest Of
the rebel troops left this A. NJ, and the
city was left in the care of The Mayor.
As the representative Of the civil pow
err, on the approach Of our troops, the
Mayor went with fla Of truce to the
city limits, and an arrangement was soon
made between the Mayor and Gen.
Wool, that the city should be given mp,
on the mise Of Gen. Wool, that prop
erty should be respected
During the march on Norfolk, the reg
imrnial cavalry camps were found deser-
ted, apparently day or two since.
Gen. Wcbber's regiment, the Goth New
York, was advanced on lanllng to recon
hotter the beach, at the Half Way House
so caiiel-and found place which
hal been prepared for bat'l, field
IRE es aid bushes had been feled and
rifle pits built, aud early in the morning
AS was ascertained, several guns were
placed in position. AT this point some
recruits of the 4lst Virginia regiment
were captured. They reported Sewall's
Point evacuated on the previous night by
companies which had garrisoned the place
for some weeks past.
A negro was also captured, who stated
it was the intention Of The enemy 10 de.
stroy the bridge over Lanner Greek and
then evacua'e Norfolk.
Part of Max Wei.ber's regiment was
pushed forward on the roads, spiking the
guns. They we're extensive works aud
finely constructed.
They arrived at Norfolk, after lone
some march. at five o'clock, without fir
ing gun. and und the whole rebel
fo'ce gone, tie last leaving this morning.
Mayor Lamb, with company of the
city government authorities for the pur-
pose, met Gen. Wool with flag of truce
at the city limits, and after brief con-
Sultation, the city was surrendered to the
United States forces.
Gen. Wool then proceeded to the City
Hall with the Mayor, followed by large
crowd. aud there issued the following
proclamation -
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF
VIRGINIA, Norfolk, May 10 1862
The city of Norfolk having been sur
rendered to the Government of the Uni
ted States, military possession of the same
is taken in behalf of the national govern
ment. Major General John +. Wool
Brigadier Gener |, is appointed Military
Governor for the time being. He will
see that all citizens are carefulIy protected
in all their rights and civil privileges, TAX
ing the utmost care to preserve order and
to see that no soldiers be permitted to
enter the CITY, except bv the written per-
mission Of the commanding officer of bis
brigade or regiment, and he will punish
summarllv any American soldier who
shall infringe upon the rights of any of
the inhabitants.
JcUE Z Wool Mai. Gcu.
J'aLliMOhh' My 1.
The boat FROM Old Point states That
cur loops crossed to the Virginia shore
on ridav night while the Rip Rps shell
led SewaN's Point. The landing was
made at WiIIouohhy's Point, at n poin.
selected by Pres d mt Lincoln ON the pre-
vions day. He was among the frst who
stcppod ashore. The rebels A d Mt the
advance of our troops. A. the as advi-
ceS Gen Weber was within three miles
of Norfolk.
The Mcrrirnac remained all dav off
Cr"nev Jslrnd.
TIE Navy Department received the
following this morning.
FORTRESS MONROE. Nav 10. 10 o'clock
Norfolk IS ours, also Portsmouth and
the Navy Yard. Gen. Wool comnlotod
lan'ing the troops this n1ornirc. sn1
commenced to march On Norfolk with
5000 men. Sc rerarv Chase accomna-
niefl the expedition. Five miles from the
landing the rebel battery was stationed.
on the opposite side of the bridge over
Tanners Greek. After few dozen
charoes the rebels burned the BRIDGE.
which compelled us to march round five
miles further. At 5P. NJ. onr forces
were within short distance of Norfolk
and were met hv delegation Of citize, S,
and the city formally surrendered. Onr
troops marched in and now have posses
sion. Gen. FieIe commands as Military
Governor. The city and navy ward were
lnrnt. Gen. Huger withdrew his forces
without fight.
Commodore Rogers expedition heard
from this afternoon, was descending
James River
Reports from Mcclellan are favorable.
THE MERRIMAC BLOWN UP.
FORTRESS MONROE. Nav IL.
10 j. II H'otson Asst Sec. of War:
The M@rrimac was blown up by he
rebels about five o'clock this morn mr..
The Monitor, Naueatnck. and ounboats