The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-05-13
BALTIMORE, May 12.-The Old Point
boat has arrived, and brings the following

May 1Hs-1a6 HOlQI
boat has arrived, and brings the following :
NORFOLK, May 10, P. M.-Gen. Wool
has just entered the city, in company with
Mayor W. w. Lamb and COMMITTEES Of
the city government. The last of the rebel
troops left this morning, and the city was
left in the care of the Mayor, as the repre-
sentative of the civil power.
On the approach of our troops the Mayor
went with a flag of truce 10 the city lin
its, and an arrangement was soon made be-
tween the Mayor and Gen. Wool that the
city should be given up on the promise of
Gen. Wool that private property should be
respected.
On the March on Norfolk three regiments
of cavalry camps were found deserted ap-
parently day or two since.
Gen. Wehber's regiment, the New York
goth was advanced, on landing, to recon-
hotter, and some miles from the beach, at
the Half way House so called, found place
which had been prepared for battle field
The trees and brush had been felled, aud
rifle pits built, early in the morning, it was
ascertained, several guns were placed in po-
sition.
At this point some recruits of the 4lst
Va, regiment were captured. They re-
ported Sewalrs Point abandoned, on the
previous night by four companies that gar
risoned the place for some weeks past.
A negro was also captured at this point,
who stated that it was the intention of the
enemy to destroy the bridge over Tanners
creek, and then evscuate Norfolk. Part of
Max Webber's regiment was pushed for |
ward on the road to the bridge, and the |
enemy was found about noon posted on the |
opposite side of Tanners Creek with three
ba hi 6a1 kan G.
was still burning at that time. Some six |
or eight shots were fired without effect, and !
our men being beyond musket range, did |
not reply.
Our forces were withdrawn and started |
on another road considerably longer, and |
reported to be defended by strong battery. |
Not the slightest opposition was made, how
ever, to our advance, aad the Notifications
which were mile and half from Norfolk,
we're found to have been evacuated after |
spiking the guns.s They were extensive
works, and finely constructed. They ar
rived at Norfolk, after tiresome march, at
o'clock, without firing a gun, and found
the whole rebel force gone, the last leaving
this morning. ~ al
Mayor Lamb, with committee of the
city goYernment,s authorized for ths pur-
pose, met Gen. Wool with flag of truce at
the city limits, aud after a brief consulta-
ton the citizens surrendered to the United
States forces. Gen. Wool then proceeded
to the City Hall with the Mayor, followed /
by large crowd, where he issued the fol-
lowing proclamation:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF VAL
ssss.A q NORFOLK, Say 10, 49,.
The city of Norfolk having been surrens
dered to the Government of the q. g. mill |
tary possession of the same is taken. In /
behalf of the National Government, /, John
E. Wool, appoint Brig. Gen, VieIe as Mill
larry Governor, for the time being. He will
zee that all citizens are carefully protected /
in all their rights and civil privileges, TAX
ing the utmost care to preserve order9snd
TO see that no soldiers are permitted to en-
ter the city except by his orders, or by the
written permission of the Commanding
1fficer of his Brigade or Regiment, and he
will punish any American soldier who shall
irtspass on any inhabitant. f-s.@
TSigned,1 JOHN Z. Wool.
Major General.
Gen. Viele Immediately appointed F. D
Davis as Military Secretary. The very
first parties who entered the city were
correspondents. Gen. Wool re-
turned 10 camp out side the city, and will /
probably goto Fort Monroe tonight. Afteri
The departure of Gen. Wool several thous-
snd persons assembled near the City Hall TO
hear speech from Mayor Lamb. He said,
IN substance, that in his negotiations with
Gen. Wool he had secured pledge for the
of private property, and for the
,afe continuance of all private business.
The people are in a state of great excite
nent and 9 strong police force is out
tonight. 1t is hoped that no violence will
be committed, and confidence in the Gov
eminent will doubtless be established. -
SUNDAY MoREINe.-Ths navy yard has
been completely destroyed, together with
! large number of steamboats,.
Numerous Union flags are flying in
Portsmouth. The place is occupied by the
l6:h Massachusetts, regiment.
Gen. Viele has established his headquar-