The New York herald., 1862-05-30


ship still. remars here has gone to Norfolk
They arc busy at work getting Up portions OF the
siderable OF money be realized from her, as
there is an immense amount OF iron in her. And
doubt her guns much injured, and tsey alone
worth no nconsidera Bile sum.
The telegraph cable successfully laid across tho
roads yesterday. OFT particular location will say,
but II is to know, and bal niles wire
were used, and Norfolk will be connected in day Two
with the fortress To Mr. Hoss is due tho credit OF the
work, and he was ably seconded by his gentlemapy
sisants.
MIR. Heiss will return to Washington in few days
and resumes his duties at tho advance posts Of our army
The Tclegra to the Press.
FORTRESS MoSaos, May 2S, 1862.
Tho steamer Massachusetts, which lett on Sunday
morning for City Point with flag Of truce, returned
early this morning.
The boat took up Colonel Hanson of Kentucky, who
expected be exchanged Colonel Corcoran and
a,so Captain Robertson, OF virginia. Lieut. Whitaker
private, lady, and Mr. Lowe, OF Kentucky. Tho boat
arrived at City Point on Sunday evening. The next
morning. General Woos communications delivered
and on Tuesday answer was received from General
Hrger.
Col Corcoran and the other prisoners having been
delivered up, Col Hanson and tho other officers re-
turned in tho steamer. Mrs. Wood and three children
also brought down. They OF from the shore
on flag Of truce on Monday, and on Tuesday wefe
taken on poarc. Her nusDand was takon prisoner Dy
tho rebels at Hampton before the evacuation.
Col. Hanson is very severe upon Gen. Hugcr for his
failure TO fulfil his promises.
Our gunboat feet still remains fifteen twenty miles
below City Point. Nothing has recently boon done
beyond reconnaissance short distance up the Apro
matoy. A squad Of the encmys cavalry was seen on
the bank but shells scattered them. No troops or
citizens are left at City Point
The steamer John Farren arrived from Ha.teras this
morning. There is no news Of interest Thore Is no
truth in the report Of General Burnsides occupation Of
Raleigh Tho Union prisoners at Salisbury their
way to New York. having been released and delivered TO
Gen. burnside at Washington, N. G.
Tho Norfolk Day Boos, which suspended yesterday
morning reappeared in the afternoon the restrictions
having been removed.
In consequence OF the frequent violation Of the
prohibiting t-ado with Norfolk and Portsmouth, new
and more stringent order was to-day Issued, as fol-
| lows
HEADQUARTERS, DErARrMEvr OF vrcrNA.l
May 2S 1S62.
No goods Of any kind will hereafter be transported by
express conganies 10 Norfolk, orismolth Gosport
except By PERMISSION OF the Commanding General ana
then only after invoices OF the articles have been fur
iished, with the namos OF those to- whom hoy belong
4 and ID whor they are to be delivered.
| Hereafter vessel not employed by tho
navy viii be permitted 10 10 to Norfolk, Portsmouth or
Gosport any other place either s1s of tins Roads
occoe by the troops &C tho United States pt
by express authority of the Comian ling General,
muncated by him or through the appropriate stan de-
| partment.
Any violation OF this order will subject the vessels and
property seizure and coniscaton, and tho Iersons
who may be the cause directly indirectly, will be
| verey punished. by command Of
Major General WOOL.
| Quite disturbance took place in Norfolk last night
II said have been occasonod by negro shooting
corporal named John Burke Company G, Ninety ninth
New York regiment. The disturbance became general
| and tho greater part OF the company was engaged
| Three negroes wore killed and two thres wounded.
Six of tho rpglsaders sont to tho RIP Eaps to-day
Many others were arrested, but afterwards re-
| leased. All is quiet now.
FoarREss MoyroE, May 20, 1862.
An important arrest made In Norfolk yesterday
named williams has beon In the habit Of sending
a maj, to Richmond twice during the occul ator
OF tho city by tho federals Information having beer
obi aimed or his residence no visited by guard
and having acknowledged his identity, arrested. II
ia stated that amoug tho matter forwarded by him
regular alcs OF Nor ihrcn papors.
The Minnesota started for Norfolk with tho flood tide
this morning, but got aground oil SewaIls Point. Sove
raj tugs oneavored all day TO get her or, but
successful mp TO this evening.
The report about ball board tho Rinaldo end
toast to JeT navs the oyoang OF the Qaceus birth
day, are without foundation.
Ali the rebel fortlcations zaboh river, aud tho
navy yard havo been taken possession Of by the navy
Tho - DO destroyed The blowing up Of the
wofSs on Sswes Point commenced to-day.
There is great suffering in Norfolk among the poor
classes, in consequence of tho strict blockade.