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The Daily Dispatch: October 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Acknowledgment. (search)
From Norfolk.
rumored departure of the Federal fleet from Hampton Roads — Illumination at old Point — military Parade — the Operatic concert — all quiet along the coast, &c., &c.
[special correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk, Oct. 25, 1861.
It is rumored again this morning that the Federal fleet which has been in Hampton Roads for several days has departed.
I do not entirely credit the report, although it is quite probable that so large a collection of vessels will not be allowed to remain long in any place.
It is believed by persons here who have good reasons for the views they entertain, that the fleet will go somewhere South of this port — probably to New Orleans or to Beaufort, N. C. It is stated that the fleet, and also Old Point and Fortress Monroe were illuminated a few nights ago, presenting a magnificent sight.
There was probably nothing special or unusual in the lighting up of the fleet and the fort.
The lamps on the vessels were, no doubt,