The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-09
The Presidents Visit to For
tress Monroe.

tress Monroe.
Our Fortress Monroe Correspondence.
FORTRESS MONROE, May I, 1862.
rhe Presidents Recepsios--A Sattas Of Hoior-He Re
vieos the Cd,rson--Ie ViiS For! Wooliasfeets he Ga
lena and NE Monitor-Hs Fisa 10 The Fia9sh:p-T
Meryimac OF Craney Island, de-
Tho leading event OF the day here tho OF Pre-
dent Lincoln and suite to the Department OF Virginia
He arrived last night, at O'clock in tbs trim little
steam revenue cutter Miami from Washington He was
accompanied by General Clark, Mr. smith, clerk Of the
House Military Committee several memoeFs OF Congress
and others. This arrival of the President wholly un
expected to tho outside world here, ard II
tentatious that few could be induced to believe The
fact until they worc convinced by ocular demon
sstration. Tho President remained board the
Miami until this morning az eight O'Clock, when
Major General Wool, the veteran commander or this do
partment attended by Coloncs Crum and Cannon. Lieu
tenant Colonel Whippls, Adjnaut General and Major
Jones, the Provost Marshal full uuterm proceeded
srom their quarters in the fortress to the govern
wharf, where the Miami lay where they gave the
President formal reception. Assistant Secretary Of
War Tucker, who has been this department f,r some
vsno past also formed one OF the receiving party
After congratulations had been extended the safe
arrival OF the President the ~ walked in procession
10 the fortress The President greeted he passed
tho guards by tho customary sauts aud Tho
sratuations OF everybody the department Tho Presi.
don't LOGGED carcw0rn and his simple easy manners,
Co one unacquainted with him, would havo led to any
other impression in the world, than that he the
President OF nation or thirty millions Of .nhabi
tans As be entered tho sally port of tho fortress the
anan guard turned out aud salute OF tweatyous
gums red from tho batery Of the fortress
Thu a beautiful ground.
shaded by trees whore the troops garrison
Ing tho fort wore morning parade. As soon as the
President appeared the regmenta band played the air
of tHaA 70 tho Chief in a manner highly artistic and
inspiring. The troops "prosentsd arms" and the as
rte' crowd gave of their regard for tho Presi
i4eas ~ HlEng - reverbo rate with their hearty
sghesf e 4ens
Aflsr sbe agrH. smssed the President made 4
ltaraasa tsga o fort, water battery and ma
x.ulns aher tier place his attention was
aar.r1 assy cEe the machine for rifng
-ncr. alton at the time Of tho visit
tNops9.tH sRG ICY OF its movements were highly
.ort Ite dent in turn visited Fort Wool
z 81 srg wr IS rs received without the castoma-
rerH Esa nsed with at his request. Fer
sns,eoNs1r 81 f did rifed guns OF the fort were
= .se aaa hs Nf5. the rebel battery At sewall's
slag. t.A ga.sf.a watched the n.odus operdndi OF
-aasS 30 gpll shen the first shell was fred he
sttsasd Zee curling ioke and listened attentirsly to
shs VIA al ths hul ng fuse Is tho she'll preceded
Ghf.uvA lNn.r a. fell the shell struck directly In
4hs rebel ~ s4pf ling With loud report, throwing
rusfsriaut fsssA aaf smoke in tho air.
led Prssdsut subsequently, visited the iron batteries
<saltAa and Monitor. Ho examined these yes.
ssss with much care. making the most detailed
Inquiries ~ 70 their construction and psra-
-tion. On tho Moaisor. especially his tnqui-
numerous, and the officers Of that ship arded
him great qualification BY tho distinct in which
ehey his inquiries and the full kncwledgehey
developed Of their honorable profession.
At half past O'Clock p NJ. the President wasIbout
60 proceed pay formal visit to Flag Ofcsr Gctsbo
rough, board the flagship Minnesota. AS the doors
so that vessel getting their ready to ma the
yards and IRE salute. the lockout on the foreto
Anounosd that the Msrrimac WIS coming out OF Nofok
The beat to quarters and the dest In thshar
bor signazed get ready for action True enough the
Nsrrimac was seen or the north end Of Craney Hand,
with steam up, and black smoke curling out
" her pipo The neet formed line Of bat.
Gle, and soon wers tn readiness 70 give the
ysbsl monster hearty reception should It hav the
tAmsrlty TO visit tho Roads. Tho Msrrimac remlned
tationary under the guns Of craney island for sstra
hours and then returned Norfolk. Her visit washy
20 menace, taunt, doubt with view 70 tnducaur
sxunboas nset 70 her In the Elizabeth river but
Ahe attempt was . failure.
The President meanwhile visited the nagship Nns-
-sos& whore hswas received by the customary homo Of
.mAnDing the yards, airing salute, 10. Tho old hip
which stood bravsy through the engagement OF th4h
ssnd 9th OF March last SELL rsmaus Aoat 70 again aSrs
xhs supremacy u tho Stars and Stripes. Tho Phi.
don't examined particularly the portions Of the ship
ssd besn struck By rebel shot, and when the phoshy
OF how four ststsrooms knocked into BY os-
atIs rebel shell explained no forced TO exIsss
dis surprise the the terrible effect Of sxposionf
sunch she'll which gave him perfect horror Of wosen
swar vessas.
Ths afternoon his Excellsncy President Lincoln,as
snvtsd TO witness review Of General Hsbsrs BRYCE
chs command was drawn up In line, awaiting Genial
Woos star and the nguishsd guests. Word hover
came ct haifpast three O'Clock that tho review wdd
mot tss place. owing TO the appearance Of the Merrin
This order, however, was again couotsrmandsd, ID
che President Secretaries Stanton and Chase and u
aadisr General Egbsrt L. viels took up position ID
reviewed the troops, expressing themselves hidy
pleased with the appearance Of our forces ~ CAP
Hamilton. The review over, the spectators greed
ais Excslency and General Wool with hearty chds
Brigadisr General Max Weber was highly compmssd
<sr tho fine appearance Of the soldiers under his q.
smand both BY President Lincoln and Secretary Siam
The President was mounted upon the nne bay stssof
S6ajor General Wool.
The visit OF the President to this point was certain
s.sp towards that relaxation which that distngusd
.ofcer 30 much neods after Of the most trying s
of our national existence Tho weather was dslsvul
Inc entire day, . beautiful breeze blowing fromhe
northwest At the time close this letter the PRESENT
80 stl here enjoying the hospitality Of General Wl
e will probably return to Washington this evening
NEWS FROM GEN. FREM0MT'S C0Rt.
sclooupation of Gilos Court House-CS.
turo OF Prisoners, &c., sc.
HEADQUARTERS, MouNrArS DEPARTMENT.,
MAR PARisRURG, Va. May s, 1852.
A despatch from Fayetteville announces that thsi-
vance OF General Cox composed OF part Of the Twy.
sbrd Ohio, under Major Cowley, occupied Giles ort
ksor.s and Darrows, on Now river, yesterday.
nat hum n ,iacs d.