Daily national Republican., 1863-04-16
AggrSvntlns Conduct OF seossh Females

was in the greatest COmmotiOn, artillery, intan-
try, and cavalry were moving, aud everything
seemed to indicate a pending battle. The
women and children were ordered to leave, and .
by noon, when the train started, shot and shell .
were booming over the town. from our gun
boats, into the woods where the rebels were |
supposed to be.
The expected fight, however, did not come or .
and it was believed they were getting ready for
an engagement on Sunday morning, but up to
this time there has been no battle, and the pre-
vailing opinion is, that the whole thing is only
a bold move on the part Of the rebels, to pre-
vent any of the forces at suffolk being sent to
reinforce Gen. Foster.
In addition to all the excitement here, scnsa-
tion, amounting almost to terror, spread through
the city on Sunday on the issue of the follow
ing order from Gen. Keycs:
HEADQ'Rs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
NORFOLK, Va, April T..
The proximity of the Confederate forces, rem
ders 1t proper, by virtue Of the military aud ma
val authority Of the United States, to give the
notice:
All foreign COnsuls and their families; all
women and children, aud all other persons not
in the service Of the United States, who prefer
safety to the conflicts of war, are notified that
on the approach Of the enemy to any town or
village, within this Department and the range
Of the Union guns, such town or village will be
fired on without further consideration.
Z. d. KEYS,
Maj. Gen. Comd'g Dept. OF Va.
As if to make the matter worse, the ambitious
publisher of the Norfolk Union printed fully
dis,,l,yoJ L.rdIiu ront,i pip,y tho orJ,r ,rd
in church hours the boys were crying it all
over town. "Seccsh" took courage at the
prospect Of getting rid Of the Yankees, even
though 1t cost the loss Of the city; while some
began to think Of betaking themselves to the
suburban woods.
The poor darkies who were in church heard
a clap of thunder during the afternoon, and, |
am told, mistaking it for the guns Of the enemy,
actually began to skodaddle. This panic,
while ii lasted, was more like jubilee among
the secessioniSts, and they began to express
their feelings 90 freely that many complained
Of their bold, insulting ICulurAs overheard in
the streets. This morning some 700 loyal clti-
zenS Of this city and Portsmouth formed to-
gether, and bearing our beautiful flag, marched
down to headquarters at the custom house.
On inquiry, learned that their number was
made up Of the "UniOu League" and wOrkmen
from the Navy Yard. They had been taunted
and threatened so much ESPECIALLY ON Sunday
by the more rabid residents, that they called a
meeting, drew up some resolutions, and had
come down to present the came, and ask for
such protection as could he extended, and the
prevention Of further iudignties. They made
fine appearance, and their devotion to the
Union cause amid tho difficulties which sur
round them entities them to great credit. Their
resolutions were duly presented to Gen. Viele,
and in a few moments he appeared on the steps
and was greeted by the crowd, now waiting to
hear what he would! say. His remarks were
received with profound attention, and were
such as to inspire the confidence of:every loyal
citizen, while he assured them of his sympathy
and protection. AT the close, they gave three
hearty cheers for the General, and marched of
in the most orderly manner. The whole pro.
coedng was dignifed and respectful; SO much
so, that no one, so far as | observed, dared
make any insulting demonstrations as they
passed up the street.
Animportant military commission, composed
of Lieut.. Col. z. P. Boyer, Lieut.. Col. Guion,
and Maj. j. F. Bates, has been holding its scs-
sions here for some weeks past, and several
cases of interest have been disposed Of while
others are now pending
The good management of affairs here, under
Gen. Vicle, reflects great credit upon his mill
tary ability. He seems to exercise a wise dis
crotion; and while perfectly firm in the main
tcnance Of his authority, he has won the esteem
of all well-dlsposed citizens, by his urbanlty
and dignity in the exercise of his important
and difficult trust; indeed, there are none who
can complain of any unnecessary interference
In their avOCationB. Those who are willing to
take the oath Of allegiance are allowed every
| privilege consistent with military authority
Only those who refuse to take the oath can COM
| plain, as their preference for tho Confederate
rule alone depriyos them Of the privileges they
might otherwise enjoy.
1t ID sometimes amusing, as well as disgust
ing, to see the state of feeling exhibited by the
"chiyalry." was walking out the other day
with well known officer, and as we passed a
young lady, she took especial pains to show
her spite by pOut Of the lips, and at the same
time gave a bignihcant twirl of her crinoline.
Such demonstrations arc not uufrequent to.
wards our officers Aside from this, there arc
other and sufficient evidences of the most bitter
Becesh feeling among citizens. A lieutenant
in our navy, formerly a resident here, recently
paid visit 10 his home, and called upon a
dear old aunt, who positively refused him the
ordinary civilities due to stranger. lie theu
called to see his sister, and received the SAINT
treatment. Similar facts have been related Il
nc concerning others; indeed, it is hardly pos
sible to conceive the intensity Of hatred toward,
everything Northern that exists among the old
residents. They seem to have entire confidence
in the ultimate success of the Conledcracy, and
50 are willing TO sacrifice all the privileges
which might he enjoyed ny taking the oath ol
allegiance.
Tho stores and places Of husiuDss are mostly
closed, and, with the exception Of the 90 ankee'
traders, there is little or no business doing, &C
that all necessary articles are sold at very hgl
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