The New York herald., 1862-10-06
Our Norfolk Correspondence.

So1Iohh, va oct ., looz
R6,, Prtsoners-D'ay in Fulfilling he Provisions of tie
Cartci-A Perfect Understanding; 70 u ES,2dfss1edAove
rnent Around Saagok, de-, DC.
The rebel prisoners confined at Fort oeaware--some
four or Eve thousand nmber--are expected
at Fortress Monroe very soon, and wit be immediately
sent forward to Richmond. These prisoners, under ia,
provisions Of The cartel arranged by General Dix should
have been released time ago bat owing to the alb
proper transportation government has been
unable to perform the act OF justice In their
promptly as could be desired. Tho rebel auth rites
have felt that thoy had reason Of complaint that The
terms OF the cartel have not been carried ou by the iede
RAJ government; bat, the matter being satisfactorily
planned by Lieutenant Colonel Ludlow, tho unpleasant
feelings that subject have beea dsspatcd At the next
meeting OF the Commissioners this matter of exchanges
will be fully arranged and much rouhe and hard feeling
averted ], wei that So able an ocot - Lieutenant
Colonel Ludlow has entrusted with the dc
duties Of Commissioner side: Cor many
questions likely To In the exchange OF p.s
rank for rank that most vigorous mind is required to
grasp all the points amt give decsio at once equitable
aud satisfactory to all concer.a Lieutenant Colonel
Ludlow, by directions or General Dix, undertook the
arduou task Of arransas the cartel upon the ground Of
humanity for anu although government
was slow take the intiato-y steps IN this important
matter iisst murinur Of complaint has been heard
that Lieutenant Colonel Ludlow hss all that the
honor of the nation demanded in tho premises. A few
details IA the cartel romain 10 bo adjusted aud
the whole matter then viii be properly arranged upon
the Of the prisoners expected every day
The next issng VI tho Commissioners viii provo very
important.
have ,nassol considerable ioscc at 2o but the
indications that he is TO dispute any ad
vance from side than TO make any demonstra
ticns ron position. the fact seems to be that the
rebels terribly cd IN this quarter, bat resort
ing the Old Manassas Of holding superior force a
check by making bold show ol resistance. III the rebel
troops the ycinity Of tho Backwator green
scripts hastily pushed forward, aud will hardly stand fire
IL assled by formidable lcrc3 Under the ao!e ad
mnistratiun u Major General Peck the condition Of AZ
fairs in Suri,. has greatly improved The soldiers are
better cared for and the place generally has become more
confident ard comfortable. General Ferry had too much
regard Tor the sdarkey in The woodplc," and carried
his Tbeism far to disgust not only the army but
the citizens Of tho town generally, everybody sup
posing that General T. vas so particularly attached TO
Sambo have no kind Of regard for white men al all
In subor dnate position, however abolition generals
have little powor for HARM
Among the recruits recently arrived for the New
York Mounted Rifles ] noticed the somewhat famous
n. H. q. Judson ('Ned Buntline'), who had enlisted
rs private. Ned was In good spirits and health, and
sober and fun Of patriotism he used to bo OF whs
key. Ills lnve Of adventure viii now be gra;lhed on
land Il has been the and II he survives the
term of enlistment his literary talent win doubt be
turned to the manufacture Of thrilling army tales.
The sword presentation to Colonel Wardrep, OF the
Ninety ninth regiment ~ y. ", proved very pleasant
affair and have been very gratifying TO the gallant
Colonel Captains Liebenau and Ludlow were present on
the occasion with other guests from this city. The reg
mcnt Is in good condition. the only drawback being
on tho part of certain dscontencd and disappointed
pants for the maorship, gained by Captain Bates who
have not the good sense TO resign.