The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-05-15
LATER--ADDITIoNAL PARTICULARS.

BALTIMORE, May II.
The Old Point boat has arrived, and brings
the following:
NORFOLK, Va, May 1O--6 p. m.
Gen Wool has just entered the city in COM
pany with Mayor w. n. Lamb and a committee
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 representative
Of the civil power On the approach Of our
troops the Mayor went with flag of truce to
the city limits, and an arrangement was soon
made between the Mayor and Gen. Wool that
the city should be given up on the promise Of
Gen. Wool that private property should be re-
spected during the march on Norfolk.
Three regimental cavalry camps were found
deserted apparently day or two since. Gen.
Webers regiment, the n Y. 20th was advanc
ed on landing to recconnotre. Some six miles
from The beach, the Half way House, so called,
they foucd place which had been prepared for
a battlefield. Trees and bushes had been
felled and rifle pits buit,and early in the morn
ing, as was ascertained, several guns were
placed in position. At this point some recruits
of the 4lst Virginia regiment were captured
They reported Sewell's Point abandoned on
the preceding night by four companies, which
had garrisoned the place for some weeks past
A negro was also captured at this place, who
stated that it was the intention of the enemy
then evacuate Norfolk.
Part of Max Weber's regiment was pushed
forward on the road to the bridge, and the enc
my was found about noon posted on the oppo-
site side Of Tanners Creek with three guns
The bridge had been set on fire, and was still
burning at that time. Some six or eight shots
however, were fired without effect, and our men
heing beyond musllet range did not reply
The creek being about quarter of mile wide,
our force was withdrawn, aud started on an
other road considerably longer, and reported TO
be defended by strong battery. Not the
slightest opposition was made, however to our
advance, and the Notifications, which are
mile and a half from Norfolk, were found to
have been evacuated after spikng the guns
They were extensive works and finely con-
slructed
They arrived at Norfolk after a tilesome
march at o'clock, without firing gun, and
found the whole rebel force gone, the last leaving
this morning
Mayor Lamb, with committee of the city
government authorized for the purpose, met
Gen. Wool with flag of truce at the city linl-
its, and after brief consultation the city was
surrendered to the United States forces Gen
Wool then proceeded to the City Hall with
the Mayor followed by a large crowd, where
he issued the following proclamation,
HEADQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
NORFOLK May 10. 1862.
The city of Norfolk having been surrendered
TO the Government of the United States, mill
tary possession of the same is taken, in behalf
of The National Government, by Major General!
John Il. Wool. Brigadier General Viele is az
pointed Military Governor Tor the time being
lie will see that all citizens are carefully pro-
tected in all their rights and civil privileges,
taking the utmost care to preserve order, 10 see
that 10 soldier be permitted to enter the city
except by his order or by The written permits
sion of The commanding officer Of lis brigade
or regiment; or he VIII punish snmmariy any
American soldier who shall trespass upon the
rights of any Of the inhabitants.
jSigned,) john E. Wool,
Major General.
Gen Yiele Immediately appointed Mr.. +. ID.
Davis his Military Secretary. The very first
parties who entered the city were newspaper
correspondents Gen. Wool returns to camp
outside the city, and proaably to Fortress Mon
roe Tonight.
After the departure of GEN Wool, several
thousand persons assembled near the City Hall
20 hear the speach from Mayor Lamb. The
Mayor seemed to be very popular. He said in
substance that in his negotiations with Gen
Wool he had secured pledge Tor the protection
of private property and the safe continuance of
ali private business
The people are in a state Of great excitement
ard a strong police force is out tonight. 1t is !
hoped nc violence will be committed and con
fdence in the Government will doubtless soon |
be established
LATER.
NORFoLK. Sunday morning |
The Nayy-yard has been completely destroy !
ed together with very large number of steam /
boats and other vessels.
Numerous Union flags are flying in Ports
mouth. The place is occupied by the 10Th
regiment.
Gen. Viele has established his Headquarters
IN the Custom House, formerly occupied by |
Cen; Huger. The National flag was raised for
The first time this morning. 1t was saluted bv
he guard and enthusiastically eheered. The
Monitor and Naugatuck have just now arrived.
number Of other vessels from the fleet were
also coming up. The night passed QUIETLY
At present everything is perfectly quiet and |
order is entirely restored. All The public prop. |
'rty is occupied.
Gen Wool and Com. Goldsborough have lust |
arrived On the Baltimore, The policy Of the |
authorities here is to allow everything to go on /
With as little interruption as possible. A gene
raj feeling of confidence seems 10 prevail and |
Union sentiment begins to show itfelf
F'ifty-two guns were found at Craney Island
his morning by Capt Case.