Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-20
THE acoCKADE CITY" TRUE TO HER ANCIENT
FAME.
From the Petersburg Express of yesterday
LAus pEo-GLoRIous NEWS.

The ordinance declaring Virginia out of the Union
passed in secret session at 40 o'clock on wednesday
the 18th, and made public by the removal OF secre-
CIV Yesterday at IL o'clock m In Richmond The news
threw the people into frantic 10y which they demcnstra'
ted in the most enthusiastic We have time or
room only for brief notice of this proud event. whch
sewers FOREVER the political bonds which bound VIZ
ginia to the late Union She the chief arlheer IN
rearing the grand structure Of constitutional hoerV
which commanded the admiration Of the world and her
most ardent affections until Il was assailed and demol-
shrd by fanatcism that has not its parallel In al DIS
tory for wickedness and viciousnees. we can only 60
to the pages OF Romance for simtude oil 1t, ana we
point the Veed Prophecies of Khorassen as an e1'
act prototype in feature and character oil the treat In
posor Horace Greeley who is the real Autocrat OF
the Northern Confederacy. Great God that ever
eighteen millions of civilized, intelligent "h'te people
should consent to be ruled by such an ogre as horace
Greeley We rejoice with Joy peakable that Ilr-
gnia is redeemed from the lowest depth oil degradation
that nation commonwealth could possibly De re-
duced to-
NEW COMPANY FORMING
We are requested to state that volunteer CON-
pany is being formed for the purpose oil entering
the service of the Southern Conederacy Col Fletcher
Ii. Archer who commanded a company OF volunteers
from this city in the Mexican war; moving IN TINS en-
terprse and to him at his office, Lombard street. ap
pcations must be made by those wishing TO become
members.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS FROM NoTTowAY
The Nottoway Rife Guard, Capt Owen, numbering 40
men, arrived in this city the train yester-
day, at one o'clock, on their way to Norfolk. AS the
public aware orders sent by Gov Letcher TO
two Nottoway companies to proceed immediately to Nor
folk to aid in defence of that city, as also to repe any
invading force that Lincoln might send there. 1t ap-
pears however, that the order did not reach the said
companies in time for them to assemble and come down
yesterday requested. They will probably be down
to-day.
IT.. pa. n,,o.J "a comnosad of nc fne Iookinp SGT
of men as we saw Their spirit thoroughly arous
ed and if needed they determined to shed the last
drop of their hearts blood in the glorious cause OF the
South. They hail from the extreme upper end OF the
county, and hurried down at the first call TO defend their
native State Not having been ordered, however IN
dersand they will proceed back to their homes this morn
ing or else encamp here to await further disposal They
certainly deserve great praise and honor for their prompt
action.
p S-Capt. Cannady's company were likewise ready,
and had TO a man. assembled at Blacks and Whites de-
pot but received advices that they would not be needed
for several days They hold themselves in readiness to
proceed at moments notice, aud are impatient for
ton.
For THE pEYENcE OF NoRroLK-The train for Norfolk
from this city, yesterday morning. carried down six large
rifsd cannon, sent over from Richmond by Governor
Letcher to aid in the defence of Norfolk The ball has
at length commenced to roll Virginia SOIL Soon the
balls will begin to fly.
VESSELS SEIZED CITY POINT.
A brave little band OF fifteen men from this city,
headed by Col BroGkett, and company of twenty men
from Richmond commanded By Captain Albert Aiken, of
Henrico county, conceived the exploit OF proceeding 20
CITY Point and capturing the vessels stationed there that
might hail from the North, and accordingly faithfully
executed and carried their concerted plan OF action
yesterday The first seizure made was that OF the fine
ship Aago Capt. Oven, from Bath now fifteen days az
the Point waiting for cargo OF tobacco. She is first
class ship OF O7S tons and capable, with little alter
alton and Strengthening, of doing valuable service Col
Brockett drew up his command in line, and marched
aboard the vessel No resistance being offered by the
crew of the ship he was allowed to take entire
mand She was securely fastened to her moorngs, aud
Msior Macn, with sufficient force, was left in COM
mand Eighteen negroes constituting the larger portion
Of the crew, marched Oft to the cars and brought
up to the city and lodged in jail. The Mayor will dis
nose of them this morning They appeared very much
frightened and evidently feared summary punishment
here until COL Bfockett assured them that they should
not be harmed.
Immediately after the seizure of the Argo the compa-
nv proceeded q cutter in the service o.
tue United States government, and took possession OF
her She also is capable of dong much service, and
when called into action will prove undoubtedly that she
was a prize worth taking.
But the noblest Roman of them all was yet to be ia
KEN About three o'clock the splendid steamship James
torn Capt Skinner hove in sight with her flags floating
paily in the breeze Expectation on tptoe and the
excitement reached its climax she gracefully neared
the wharf But everything kept secret no iutima-
ton was given no; look from the large gather
ing on the lan1ing could have betrayed 10 any
board the beautiful ship tue recep ion that awaited her
At length when she led been securely fastened, and
while she was dschargng her Petersburg freight
hands appeared upon her DECK and in quick time as
takes US to relate it, the strength of chains bound her
vet eectuay and nov, beyond all hazard she was
safely fixed
Col Brockett then informed Captain Skinner that he
would be relieved OF his command, as the jamestown
now belonged 10 the State of Virginia Capt demurred,
and said he would put back to New York. but nduc
ed 10 foego his intention, as no was warned that he
should not be allowed to leave the wharf 1t finally
arranged however that the jamestown should be allow
ed to proceed TO Richmond in of Col Brocket and
others who had aided him. She will be detained there
until { p-oDer disposal is made of her. Thus ended
work which will te. for good evil and which caused
the most intense excitement in midst it has been
fortune ever to witness.