The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-16

Our Fortress Monroe correspondence.
FosIREss MONROE, May 49, 1882.
RelsaN of Cuioss Fermentation They Were 7reQied in
Acknowledgements Rebel Prisoners Refuse to Ressr
so"Secesia'- Popularity Of General Vteie in NoJou-
additional Symptoms Of Union Sentiment in TAa CITY,
Rebel Gs,ssoas Cdsed-A Philadelphia Patriot. &c. DE-
Al an early hour this morning the eight hundred and
ninety released Union prisoners arrived here from Rich
mond via the James river being the last Of cur In
Richmond with the exception OF forty officers, among
them Colonel Michael Corcoran, Major vogdes. Captain
Mortimer Griffin and Others who are held by the rebels
for any emergency that may arise. The prisoners OF
COURSE very glad 10 return and report the sefsams
stories OF harsh treatment, close confinement In tobacco
warehouses and the nficton Of other indgntss, asI
have already published dozens Of times Captain James
Mwsrd Jr the flag Of truce officer, proceeded up the
James river yesterday morning. having on board up
wards Of four hundred rebel prisoners, who were to DO
exchanged for ours There he the rebel steamers
Curtis Peck and Northampton Tho rebel prisoners
transferred the enemys boats but eighty OF them
refused to return TO sccsssa, and brought back
10 this point These stated that sooner than
turn to the tyrannical power OF Je Davis they would
rot in Northern prison. provided they were not allowed
TO fight under the Stars and Stripes These men will be
taken care Of and undoubtedly viii obtain an opporu
nifty TO realae their oppressors. Among the prison
crs released and arrived here Messrs Peter Har
gous Masters Mate of the rigate Congress- A. o. Acock
Of the New York Atlas OF the Fire Zouavcs Ieute
nant rsrrine &c.
Reports from Norfolk represent everything quiet in
that city General vcle the Military Governor, win.
ming golden opinions from all particsrebes and Union
mentor his sterling and determined conduct. He 10
ably supported by Major D. s. Ismson, or the Sixteenth
Massachusetts Volunteers, ms Assistant Adjutant General
Tho rush Of business men to Norfolk Is immense, but
passes In numerous refused.
The enterprise OF the Adams Express Company Is also
extending 10 Norfolk Mr. John u. Sanborn, the efficient
agent OF this pa o. has just returned from there by
consent OF General Wool and Brgadcr General yce, he
has enabled 10 obtain commodous quarters for the
prosecution OF the business Of this company.
Mr. Sanborn hired tho extensive wharf and buildn
lately occupied by the Merchants and Minors Tanspor.
taon Company at the foot Of Main street The owners
of tho place have rented the place TO Mr Sanborn, with
apparent chez funess.
The Union prisoners that arrived hero stated that
on leaving Richmond they were told that within few
miles OF the rebel capital they would have an opportl
nifty Of seeing tho Merrmac. But all they did
see was feet Of gunboats up tho James river aud
tho Monitor Smelling battery on Hardy's Bluff. Tho
town were destroyed by our hset Is incor-
rect, inasmuch as the prisoners distinctly saw
the Jamestown Toazcr and Beaufort City Point.
But their days numbered as all escape cut on for
thoe rebel craft and unless they follow the example OF
the Merrimac boats will certainly bag them before
many days.
There is at present at this post gentleman named
Clement y. Barclay of Philadelphia who Is deserving
record in OF the brightest pages In the history OF this
Blessed with afortunc, and philanthropis wthal,
he has embarked In no less pfascwOrthy occupation
than 20 lavish his ample means and generous cuntribu
tioas OF benevolent and patriotic citizens Of tho North
oar sick, wounded aud disabled soldiers. Although
mssioned by Governor Curtin OF Pennsylvania To take
charge Of the troops from that State hs Ignores estate
rights aud not only ministers 10 gallant troops from
every State but also TO number of wounded soldiers
captured from the enemy Every one who comes In
tact with Mr.. Barclay praises and blcsses him. and tho
in which tho authorities appreciate him may be