The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-12

excursion in tho Roads, visiting the naval vessels ana
communicating orders.
For tho past week volunteer surgeons and nurses have
arrived in great numbers Their services arc available
al most opportune tmc when the wounded are reach
ing this point from tho Army of the Potomac There are
also numerous wealthy gentlemen and phianthropists,
who, from OF their duty 10 the country, now
visit this military department to aid personally ana Pc
cuniary the sick and destitute soldiers. Among these
gentlemen whose liberal acts enttlc them to honorable
mention is Dr. Clement b. Barclay Of Philadelphia He
is ndeagabo In measures for the relief and comfort OF
the sick few days ago, while going bis rounds IN the
hospital, he was suddenly accostsd by friend, VINO
said why, sir am glad to SEQ you UNDERSTOOD tna'
YOU wcro looking after the sick and wounded Of Philade
pha." Mr. u. replied aftor passing the time Of day.
al am citizen OF Pennsylvania, but came here TO help
the soldiers OF the whole Union; recognize no state
lines in the present crss"a sentiment well and patr
oticaly said
The fact ina, the citizens Of Norfolk did not rush with
very great cagerness the support Of Jc Davis, would
appear TO be proven from the following
fCorrsspondenco Of the Petersburg Express, May 81
NoRroIv, Nay l, 1862.
Another importation Of ua,rmef militia re!ched hero
Yesterday and making thor way through the
streets. "subStiate' pIs ptrchased hefs ycIeddy
for 81 200.
FORTRESS MONROE May 9--Evening.
Old Point this evening presents most stirring spec
taclo About dozen transports are loading troops
They will land ON the shore opposite the Rip Raps, and
march direct on Norfolk.
At the time commence writing (nino P. NJ the
moon shines 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 infantry and win soon be
prepared TO start.
The Rib Raps are pouring shot and shell into Sewais
Point and bright light In tho direction OF Norfolk
,eas 10 the supposon that the work OF destruction has
commenced
President Lincoln as Commander in Chief OF tho Army
and Navy, 1 experimenting ne expedition hinlscf AboG
sir O'Clock ne rent across The place selected for ne land
ifo ,chich Is oJO mile tloac The Rip Rcps Is said
~ ,cas e rs 10 ap shore, and, ater errmining for
himself as facilities for landing. returned 70 ne Point
uhers ne ,ras received ch enthusiastic cheering ~ troos
wlo ivere embdrking.
III. evident that tho finale Of the rebellion FAR
Norfolk is concsrsod, rapidly approaching The gene
raj expectation Is that the troops embarking will
have possession Of tho city before tomorrow night
TS p. NJ.
The expedition has not yet started the delay being
caused by the ne required for stalking tho horses and
cannon on the Adelaide Tho batteries at tho Rip Raps
have stopped throwing shells, and all Is quiet The
scene In the roads, Of tho transports steaming about
most beautiful presenting panoramic view seldom wit
messed.
Tho vessels have yet sailed The Merrmac exhibits
a bright light II 10 said tho Seminole will 10 up the
James river In the course Of tho night.
wntoueHDY poSr, May 10, 1902.
The troops left during the night, and At daylight could
bs seen landing willoushby Point, short distance
from the Rip Raps
Through the influence Of Secretary stanton obtained
This morning permit TO accompany General Wool and
General Mansfield and stalls 10 woushby Point, on
board the steamer Kansas, and here am on osacrod
soil within eight miles Of Norfolk The point at which
we landed is known Point Pleasant Of the avorte
drives from Norfolk.
Tho nrst regiment landed was the Twentieth New
York, known Max webcr's regiment, which pushed
on Immediately, under comm,nd Of Cen. Weber, and
were al eight A. NJ, pckctcd within hvo miles Of Nor.
folk The First Delaware Colonel Andrews, was pushed
forv al nine O'Clock accompanied by Generals Mans
held a vielc aud stan. They soon followed by
the sxteonth Massachusetts, Colonel Wyman.
The balance cf the expedition consists Of the Tenth
New York Coone, Bend the Forty eighth Pennsylvania
u mel Bailey the Nnetyni0ih New York (coas suardl