The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-22
FROM NORFOLK

The Norfolk papers Of Saturday afternoon did
not come to hand by yesterdays boat, but We CLEAN
the following intelligence from the issues OF FRI
day afternoon and Saturday morning
A passenger by Saturday mornings Norfolk
boat reports that the steamship S. r. Spauldinp
from Boston with several hundred volunteers, ar
riVed OH Norfolk on Friday afternoon, but was
compelled to put to sea again.
Inc cltlzens OF Norfolk have held a public meet
ing, ana adopted measures looking to the nubIio
saety until military leader shall be appointed bv
the Governor, and measures of defence taken Nv
the State authorities ~
Commander Page, United States navy. being
present, responded to call Of the meeting and adj
vlSed careful and judicious course and a strict
compliance with the direction Of those who pight
be appointed to lead He said war was upon ms
ana We should consider the meaning of that word
The Mayor has also issued the following:
10 the Feopte Of POrtsmouth--As your Chief Ma
gistrate, deem 1t my duty to urge upon vou the
necessity OF avoiding, far as possible anv exci
ted discussion at this particular time. Remember
that liberty with law is the greatest blessing on
earth-wlthout law, it is chaos and confusion
1t Is allimportant at this time that every one
shall conduct himself quietly and with that true
dignity characteristic of as a people Our in
tereSts are IN common and our destiny one and it
behooves quietly await the final action of our
old mother and be prepared to obey her habasts
and to enforce the orders of her constituted author
ties. In the meantime, while making prepara-
tlons Tor defence, commit improper act and re-
member that the laws must and will be enforced
GEORGE W. GRICE Mayor
Captain Ezey and Surgeon Johns, both Mary
landers, stationed at Old Point, have resigned
Both these gentlemen have served in the army
with distinction for a number of years. and last in
the Mexican war DR.. Johns, who has been in the
army twenty -four years, of course must feel some
regret at sunderng suddenly what were formerly
friendly relations; but the die has been cast and
ne mas made up his mind to stand his hazard
hpap tal-a
all communication between the fort and citizens
cut OIL The garrison numbers 300 men, rank and
me- an the officers, except three Virginians being
Black Republicans.
he held the post Of Suffers clerk, because. like
true Firginian, he dared to resent insulting Ian.
guage about his people and section
! The Mayor OF Portsmouth has called upon the
citizens to unite for common protection. and form
| themselves into a local police.
| MILITARY COMMANDANT.
| Gen. TaliafeTro and Staff arrived here Yesterday
and made their headquarters at the Atlantic Ho-
tel. Gen. l., as we learn, has command of III the
| virginia troops in this section. He was waited on
shortly after his arrival by the captains of the
eral military companies ofthe city and vicinity for
the purpose of reporting their STRENGTH condition
&c, and receiving orders.
TIE CUSTOM HOUSE LAID UNDER INJUNCTION
An order was issued yesterday, by the Command
ing General, prohibiting the Collector of the Port
" Dr' =. .. 9inkns, from accepting any draft from
the United States Government or allowing the
removal OF deposits or anything else from the Cus
tom House. The Collector, being informed that ON
his refusal to obey the order file Of men would he
sem Gown 10 occupy the premises, acquiesced-as
| matter of course.
THE sUNKEN WRECKS NEAR THE NARRows AT sEwELL' 3
POINT.
| Boats from the Navy Yard have been busilv en-
gagged in taking the soundugs and bearings of
| these obstructions-under the guidance il ia
thought, OF some person along shore who witnessed
the operation of placing them there.
RESIGNATION.
| The Hon. George Loyal, Navy Agent at this
partment.
RESIGNATION OF NAVY OFFICERS.
We learn that every Virginia officer of the Fed
eral Navy attached to the Yard or vessels on This
station, yesterday transmitted their resignation ~
| the department at Washington.
! SELF-PossEssIoN UNDER Trying CIRCUMSTANCES
-On the occasion OF the late attemnt Mt rohhar :,
and murder in the store of George WiIcov Of r.
runna, Homer Wilcox, the clerk, eyinced comnIsta
sel-Posse'slon throughout. As soon as he observed
the pistol pointed at his bead he instantly closed
cue cue u"oF Oh the safe and crammed in his mouth the
hve'dollar bill which the robber had given him
where 1t was found after he was picked up next
| morning. During the scuffie which ensued the
villain obtained Mr.. WilcOx's watch, which was
instantly regained and thrown behind oarrei
where Mr.. Wilcox informed his friends In the morn
ing they would find it. Before the sccomplices
came up, Mr.. Wilcox had got such complete con-
troll of the villain that the fetIow begged Tor his
life, and, an inducement not 70 Sii MIN, offered
MIR Wilcox all the money he had; when, putting
his hands into his pocket, he drew out roll of bill Is
and gave them to the courageous clerk, which he
politely accepted, and in the morning was found to
be one hundred and eighteen dollars of good money
and all current but about eight dollars. Taking 4
altogether, we doubt whether any State can presen
more sel,Possessed and courq geous Young man
than Homer W iicox He should have public pre-
sentation tor his bravery.-O,oosso Mich Aneri-
can, Aprit Is.
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