May 18, 1862 – Latest from Fortress Monroe

Fortress Monroe, May 16, 1862.

There is no news from General McClellan’s army to-day. He is pushing on as fast as practicable.

A recent order appoints Major Richard Nixon, of the Ninety-ninth New York Volunteers, Asssistant Provost Marshall of the Department of Virginia, for the city of Norfolk and the surrounding country.