Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-13
JOHN POPE,
Further abOut the Occupation Ot
Norfolk.

left this morning, and the city was left In the
care of the mayor, as the representative OF th'
civil power.
On the approach of our troop0, the mayor
went with fig Of truce to the city limits, and
an arrangement was soon made between the
mayor and Gen. Wool, that the city should be
given up on the promise Of Gen. Wool that pri
vate property should be respected during the
march on Norfolk.
Three regimental cavalry camps we're found
deserted apparently day or two since.
Gen. Weber's regiment, the New York 20tb.
was advanced on landing to reoonnoiter, and
some six miles from the beach at the halfway
house, so called, found place which had been
prepared for battlefield. Trees and bushes
had been felled and rife pits built, and early 10
the morning, as was ascertsined, several guns
were placed In position. At this point some
recruits OF the 4lst Virginia regiment were
captured. They reported SeWall's Point aban'
doDed on the preceding night. by four comps.
nies which had garrisoned the place for come
weeks past. A negro was also captured at this
place, who stated that it was the intention ol
the enemy to destroy the bridge over Tanners
Creek, and then evacuate Norfolk.
Part of Max Weber's Regiment was pushed
forward on the road to the bridge, and the enc.
my was found about noon posted on the oppo-
site eide OF Tanner's Creek, with three guns
The bridge was set on FIRE, and was still burn
Ing at the time. Some six or eight shots we're
fired without effect, and our men being beyond
musket range, did not reply.
The creek being about quarter OF mile
vide, our force was withdrawn and started on
another road, considerably longer, and reported
to be defended by a strong battery. Not the
slightest opposition was made, however, to our
advance, and the Notifications, which were a
mile and half from Norfolk, were found Ia
have been evacuated after spiking the guns
They were extensive works, and finely con-
structed. They arrived at Norfolk, after q
tiresome march, at fge o'clock, without firing
q gun, and found the whole rebel force gone,
the last leaving this morning.
Mayor Lamb, with a committee of the city
government authorized for the purpose, met
Gen. Wool with flag Of truce at the city lin
it's, and after brief consultation the city was
surrendered to the United States forces Gen.
Wool then proceeded to the City Hail With
the Mayor, followed by O large crowd, where
he Issued the following proclamation;
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF VHolEIA,l
NoAFoLK, May 10, 1882.
The city of Norfolk having been surrendered
to the Government of the United States, mill.
tary possession Of the same Is taken In behalf
Of the National Government, by Major General
John E Wool. Bcigadler General Viele is sp
pointed military Governor for the time being
He will see that all citizens are carefully PRO
teoted 10 all their righta and civil privileges
taking the utmost care to preserve order and tc
see that no soldiers be permitted to enter tht
city except by his order or By the written per
mission Of the commanding officer Of bis brig
ade or regiment; and be will punish summarllJ
any American soldier who shall trespass upoI
ths rights Of any of the inhabitants.
(Slgued) JNO. E. WOOL,
Maior-G General.
General Vele Immediately appointed Mr.. F
D. Davis his military secretary. The very firsl
parties who entered the city were newspaper
correspondents
General Wool returns to camp outside the
city, and probably TO Fortress Monroe, tonight
After the departure of General Wool severs
thousand persons assembled near the City Hal
to hear a speech from Mayor Lamb. The may
or seemed to be very popular, He said in cub
stance that In his negotiations with Genera
Wool he had secured pledge for the protection
Of private property and the safe continuance o!
all private business.
The people are In state Of great excitement
and q strong police force is out tonight II Il
hoped no violence will be committed, and conf
dence In the Government will doubtless soon b,
established.
LATER.
NoRToLK, Sunday morning. The navy ysrC
has been completely destroyed, together wish 9
very large number Of steamboats, and other yes
sells.
Numerous Union flags ere fylpg In Ports
mouth, The place Is occupied By the l6s!
Massachusetts regiment.
| Gen. Vlele has established bic headquarter
In the Custom House, formerly occupied b,
Gen Huger.
The national hag was raised for tho fret tint
this morning; it was ssluted by the guard, ant
enthusiastically cheered.
The Monitor and Nsugatuck have ust ar
rived. A number Of other vessels from th'
feet are also coming up.
The night passed quietly. At present ever!
thing Is perfectly quiet and order Is entirel.
restored. All the public property 10 occupied.
Gen. Wool and Com GOldsbOro have Just or
rived In the Baltimore,
The policy of the authorities here is to allo'
everything to 60 on with as little interruption
as possible. A general feeling of confidence
seems to prevail, and Union oentiment begiu
to show iIself.
Fify.two guns were found ct Craney Islan,
this morning, by Capt. Case.
The following Proclamation was Issued a
Norfolk on Saturday morning:
NoRFoLK, May 10, 1862.
The occupancy Of the cities Of Norfolk an
Portsmouth is for the protection of the publ
properly and the maintenance ofsthe publ
laws of the United States. Private association
and domestic quiet will not be disturbed, bu
violations of order and disrespect to the Gov
eminent will be followed by the immediate al
rest Of the offenders Those who have lei
their homes under anticipation of acts of var
dalism, may be assured that the Government a
lows no man the honor Of serving in its armiG
Who forgets the duties of citizen in dischars
ing those Of soldier, and that no individuI
rights will be interfered with. The sale of |
quor is prohibited.
/ (Slgned) EGBERT L. VIELE,
i Brig..Gen U. 8 and Mil. Gov.