The New York herald., 1862-10-01
INTERESTING FROM NORFOLK.
Our Norfolk Correspondence.

NORFOLK, va, Sept. 20, 1862
The Sauaaon-Troute IN Prospective Of INC
Enemy, de-
Everything seems TO- indicate that this portion OF Vr
gnia Is speedily TO witness akin to those which
have tansred In other parts Of the unfortunate and
happy State. There is no longer doubt but the rebels
are making extensive prepare ns to assa our position
and IL possible, repossess themselves OF this important
post They are known to be force at the Black
water and have thrown forward their pickes to within
fifteen miles Of Suffolk is also ascertainod that they
contemplating movement by the way Of Deep creek,
about uine miles from Portsmouth, with view Of inter-
ferng with railroad communication. These facts
have had the effect to stimulate authorities and on
every side may be noticed the marks Of busy
preparations to and repe any attack that may be
made upon There is no confusion, no excitement ap
parent but all the Of resistance 60 calmly
il preparing for gaia day, and not for deadly strife To
the energy untirng industry and general business capa
city Of Capt Edwin Ludlow, Assistant Quartermaster,
United States Army for this department, we indebted
for the perfect working OF all the plans of the ranspor
taon Of troops and supplies, and the absence of any
thing like hustle In the various operations incident to the
ex'gencies of the occasion Capt LudIow's admnistra
tion OF tho affairs connected with his arduous and deli
cate position has all along won for him the respect and
high esteem or every in this department and secured
for him the highest confidence OF his government but
not until the present moment has he been able to exhibit
all the peculiar qualities which render him so cminenty
efficient in the discharge OF his duties. He has shown
himself equal to any emergency, and with limited means
has accomplished great results. Capt. L. has been par
ticulary fortunate in his selection Of subordnaies and
they have borne in the toll and cares OF the last ten
days crsdabe part they also deserve honorable men,
ton. Mr. Emerson, principal assistant in the Quarter
masters Office Is entitled TO much praise for the admra
BILE in which he has carried out tho instructions
OF his superior and his abols duly appreciated by
the soldiers whose comfort he has been able to contribute
to- Mr. f. POSSESSES business qualities, and Is valu
able in any position requiring tact Judgment and rapid
decision
In view of the trouble threatening us, 1t wouldAbe
little difficult think to anayzc the state Of feeling ex
istng among the inhabitants Of Norfolk and Portsmouth
Judging from appearances, | should say that very
large majority OF the secessionists arc much more
afraid OF tho return OF their friends than the
and decidedly unhappy the reports in OF the
gathering storm, while the Union people seem confident
splendid array Of troops. great change in public
senmen, has taken place, evidently, since 1t is ccr-
tainty that the rebels have determined to "redever"
Norfolk. Rebel music is no longer heard from sscesh
parors sMaryendl My Maryland' which used to greet
my ears at one O'Clock in the morning is now hushed
and the robe throats which warbled voice
less. Since the rebel raid into Maryland, "The
Bonny Blue Flag has been struck to and emi
Mary, Mary,
Quite contrary
50 we 60. Change makes change, and rebel melo.
.dy proves no exception to the rule. But that
the secessonsts should really shrink and
trembe and grow pale when they hear that the rebel
Of the Enon forces little singular. In view Of
experience under federal authority Of five months Of peace
quiet, comparative comfort, klnu COnslueratlOn ana
protection persons and property unknown under rebel
despotsm perhaps the dread Of the people Of return to
the rebel regime is not strange aitcr ALL
The sword designed for COL Wardrop of the Ninety
ninth regiment New York Volunteers manufactured
New York to be presented by his friends the LIST
OF october in presence Of the regiment Col W. well de-
serves the compliment Intended Speaking Of the Ninety
ninth reminds to remark that the appointment Of
Major Nixon lieutenant colonel and capt Bates major
the regiment gives great satisfaction and will conduce
much the benefit Of tho organization. They the
right men in the right places There was considerable o.
stulge for the majority Of tho regiment and all sorts o
under handed resorted TO by unworthy
prants defeat the rghtGu claims OF Captain Bates but
straightforward honesty proved too much FOR dupcity
always will and Captain Bates secured the prize
which he justly entitled Colonel Nixon and Capt
Bates brave and mertorious officers and tho hitherto
unfortunate Ninety ninth will doubt be benefited BY
the recent changes.
Norfolk remains quiet as summers morning. Capt
ebenau continues exercise the duties Of Provost Mar
shal, and the good order which prevails is entirely at
tribuabe TO his good management tact and judgment
He decides quickly is courteous approachabe by ALL and
by his genalky OF manner makes even refusal to grant
request uniavorabe decision comparatively pala
table. His friends in New York will be graft
fed learn that he is about the most popular officer In
this section OF country.