New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-15
GEN. Ksyes,s Proelamation-A Panic
l1 Rebel Operations AZ Suffolk - How
~ Col. Kimball was Killed.

Frem Our Special Correspondent
...s..1 .tls.,f NoRPoLK, Va,APTi -, 1863
\ / was mistaken in the wording of Gen. Keyess
proclamation issued yesterday, and therefore for
ward q copy Of the document entire:
II .iD-- HRlpouARrRRs DEpARTMEyr or VIRGINIA
n NORFOLK Va, April H. 1859
Tho proximity Of the Confederate forces renders it proper
S,ats. 10 i've The following notice. All foreign consus and
their mlies all women and children and all other persons
tho conflict Of ws arc notified that approach
enemy 10 any town yisge within this Department and
n: uson .Sn .ush town q ''Es E VIZ g nrsa
$500 Msjor.0sn. Comds Department OF Virginia
\ The appearance Of the above Proclamation has
created something of panic here-most needlessly,
appears to me. 1t has had the effect to stir up the
fears of women and children, and timid people gen.
orally, for time at least and the popular expires
non Is: "Whar yer gowinep To-day there is lest
excitement. and by tomorrow it Is probable that the
town will return TO its ordinary quiet The appear
ance OF Gen. Key es in the city, general thing,
gives assurance that thing will be done to pro-
tect the citizens and the confidence in his Judgment
and military skill will do more than anything else
10 allay the commoton Induced by his proclamation.
At such an exigency as the present IL is matter OF
eongratulation that the headquarters Of the Depart
ment have for time been changed TO Norfolk, and
that the General Commanding is here in person, to
superinteDd the necessary movements. Gen. Keyes
cannot be too highly praised for the course which he
has tbus far taken 10 rescue Norfolk FROM attack
| and to his discretion alone must we look for con-
tinued safety 500.
The rebels have made an earnest matter of their
operations at Suffolk. Yesterday they were within
two miles of the place and fired few shells TO test
the range OF their guns, but the shots fell short aud
no damage was done. An attempt was made 10
erect battery on the west side of the Nansemond,
which failed In consequence OF our hre being too
strong for the enemy. Efforts are making by the
rebels to blockade the Nansemond by means Of bat
teres on the south side Of the river. Parties were
seen Yesterday hard at work in throwing up earth
works, and making the necessary preparations for
heavy guns. 1t is estimated that the rebel
force opposed to Major General Peck is about 1000
strong, aud an attempt will undoubtedly be made to
inyest Suffolk in the same manner as has been done
at Washington, N. c. The Rebels are in sufficient
strength TO do this If their numbers have not been
exaggerated, and 1t may be added 10 their plan,
raid upon Norfolk by way OF Princess Anne County.
Tue game win prove q hazardous one TO them, but
desperate measures. The movements at Suffolk are
simply for food aud the present attitude cannot be
long continued on their SIDE The struggle must
take place; as TO what tine cannot say, perhaps,
while am writing the conflict is going on. After
being within two miles of Suffolk most OF the day
Yesterday the Rebels withdrew five miles last night,
and had made no appearance when left there this
morning. IL an attack is made IL will undoubtedly
prove most disastrous TO the Rebels.
The circumstances attending the shooting OF
| Lient. Col Kimball Of the Hawkins Zouaves, are
| of q very melancholy character. learn that Col
Kimball had command of the outer picket-guard,
and during the evening Gen. Corcoran approached
the post aud was properly challenged by the guard
| Instead of giving the cOuntersign Gen. g. simply
sa,d. al am Gen. Corcoran." Under the circum-
stapees. with Rebel force in close proximity, an
| enemy mig Int have said the same thing, and COL
| Kim6a refused TO let Gen. Corcoran pass without
the proper word. Gen. G. attempted to ride on
when his bride was seized by Col X In the ex-
element of the moment Gen. Corcoran drew pis-
tol and fred the fatal shot, There Is deep feeling on
the subject, and Gen. Corcoran is generally censured
| for his nasty act. Lieut. -Col. kimban was very
popular officer and universally respected 10 this De-
partment.
The rabid Secessiouists have been quite Jubilant
for day or two past, and il is alleged, have made
themselves quite obnoxious to the Union people
here. A mass meeting of the loyal men OF Norfolk
was called, TO take place at Mechanics Hall to- day
bat Gen. Keyes did not deem the movement expedi-
an. and the hall was not opened meeting was
held In Portsmouth, at which some higniy palriotic
and sensible resolutions passed. copy OF the
resolutions as presented to Gen. Reyes Tor his con-
alteration. 81.
Il IN 4. .,,;at at th;s nreaent writing. q