Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-28
AFFAIRs AT NORFOLK.
AFFAlRs AT NORFOLK.
We CLEAN the following from the Norfolk coresPon

We CLEAN the following from the Norfolk corresPon'
dence Of Yankee journals:
NoEPoLE May lS-The city still continues very quiet,
and the citizens admit that the state Of Affairs is much
more ia istGctory under the authority OF the Ualt
states tlan il was under Rebel rule for some months
past
Oae by one the stores opening, though but little
business ~ done Perhaps the real o! the delay
"a the scarcity Of money, excepting Confederate notes,
which refused in many cases. IL IS possible that
some suffering will be occasoned by the scarcity oil
money rs Confederate notes the only kind OF cur
reucv that many persons have In OF any suffering
lrom this cause the Unit, States Government will pro-
batly be compelled 10 forward assistance.
The inhabitants appear quite Intelligent, aud although
nov protesting fence in J,G DAVIS they will doubt
| less soon see their mistake.
Examination made to-day CT the condition OF the
Seabo4rd aud Roanoke Railroad, between Norfolk aud
suffolk smal. steam engine started TO Suii.k this
Afternoon with party Of four, including james Hand,
Road Master; Andrew AinsEoTth, OF The QarteTmAs-
ses Department., and Alexander Worral, Government
K dlroad Elgioeer.
All the movable property OF To road carried of
by the retrealC army. O.nerWie every hing found
coyd condition, and not e rail displaced for sixteen
IN les.
Al this point, about mile this side OF Suffolk, We
| f,upd the badge over a small stream burned.
Engines anu cars will be brought to Norfolk and put
on he road within a few days. In the meantime the
platform cars drawn by horses, will be used Tor trans
| por,aiOn.
1t il understood that the bridge over Black Water
| burned by the retrea;ing army.
NoEyoL1, May ls-Several stores we're opened this
morning Tor the fret time since the occupation Of the
cty.oy inc Union forces When the embargo upon trade
| il removed, business will revive.
Already the good effects OF the change OF armies ia
seen in the increasing confidence Of the inhabitants
Regular steam communication Is ~ up between
Mario and Old Point, the steamer TUomAs A. Morgan
making tlTee round trips pr day bat all persons
rugred 10 OO.sn passes from the sa OF General Wool
before going or board.
/, il understood toe embargo upon travel to Fortress
Monroe from Baltimore will soon be removed and free
| transit 70 and fro resumed.
Gea Wool has published order which cannot fail
70 occasion grca: d satisfaction the people 10 Norfolk
and Portsmouth, as well TO Federal traders. IG
places the s;Iicest restrictions upon trade, limiting it
exclusively TO tue army aud navy whilst every must
know that tbs people in those cites are sut ring severe
Is IN consequence Of the great scarcity OF provisions
It is reDor ed at Norfolk that large part of General
Bufnsse command had penetrated up he Tar river but
his intentions were Iot known.
Lieut. Carrcross one OF the most useful members Of
the san OF Gen Wool, hs. been appointed Acting Az
sistAnt A jutant Genera
The wire for the submarine cable from Fortress = on.
roe across the Chesapeake Bay has been shipped from
New York.
Adams Express Company having secured location
10 Norfolk. viii open an office there.