Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

ffeZektan 6libaTO, Eli Drown,
Benz. Arnold, Jr. Welcome Angell.
VIM. NJ. Webster, J.. A. Rowland,
Fred. L. Beckford, VIM. Coleman,
Sam. II. Wales, ]. F. B. Flsgg.
Perez Simmons,
The military passed through Market
Square at half past nine O'Clock in the
morning. 1t was glorious sight. The
best blood OF the State was in the ranks !;
old men, honored for their past services,
and young men, the hope and flower of
the State, stood side by side aud shoulder
to shoulder. Three cheers welcomed
them as they passed the foot Of College
street.
Abou; o o'clock, it was rumored that
Dorr had fled the city. His military were
told to hold themselves under the COM
maud OF their respective company Off
GERS. Messengers were despatched TO the
Governor, conveying this information,
but il was not received with full conf.
dence. The insurgents in arms sull re-
NAMED around the house OF Darlington
Anthony, and passed resolutions, but
which amounted 10 determination not 10
dispense at present. Their cannon were
loaded, and pointed SO as to command all
the sides Of The house the situation is
very open aud presents many avenues Of
approach. The military companies APP
proarhed and posted themselves on differ.
ent sides.
Tbs Governor, with the Sheriff, went
into the house, and informed the crowd
that their object was to arrest Thomas
w. Dorr. They were told that he had le,t
the city the Sheriff said that he should
proceed to search the house. Against
this they loudly protested and made a
show OF resistance, but it was done thor
oughly although unsuccesslully. Dorr is
understood to have left the city for Wor-
ces.er. EIeis reported TO have been seen
in carriage, With pair Of fleet horses,
at full speed, making for that Direction.
His men are exceedingly indignant at his
deseriion. and curse him openly and loud
ly. After placing them, against the
wishes Of all his counseliors and by the
exercise ofhis own indomitable obstinacy
in their present position, he sought safety
iar himself in fight and left them TO their
late. Before the arrival Of the military,
or Immediately after, the greater part oil
the insurgents who were armed left the
ground, and dispersed. About twenty.
five, however, stood by their guns, and
declared that, although they were ready
to disperse, they would not surrender
them.
A strong party Of horse followed Dorr
in instant pursuit, but we fear there is lit
tie prospect Of his being arrested in tie
State. a requisltion will be made upon the
Governor Of whatever State he has fed
10, and he will be brought here for tidal.
He VII very probably attempt to e., VI
another sympathizing meeting in New
York, and come here at the head Of the
ruftians Of whom he boats that he car
raise five thousand but he will never be
allowed to come iuto the State except il
the custody Of the law. His course II
run.
This is to give notice that have re-
signed my seat as u member of the House
Of Representative from the town o
Smiihfcld, under the Peoples Constiu
lion.
May la, 1912. ELISHA SMITH
From tie Providence Journal Of H'ednesday.
STATE or AFFAIRS.
The movements Of the last twelve hour.
have been of the highest interes, and i'm
portance. Ii the ctisis has not already
passed before this reaches our ret doIs, il
viii soon be here. At s O'Clock, yes,er.
day afternoon, detachment Of between
fifty and sixty men marched from Mr..
DORIS quarters, 10 the Town House lot
with an order from him 10 take the field.
pieces Of the artillery company. TIE
commander, we are informed, declined io
SURF nder them but no resistance was
made, nor any attempt to spike them,
which might be easily done. |, was ru-
mored that an attempt would be made to
seize the muskeis in The Cadet armory.-
The Cadets mustered and prepared to de-
lend their arms, but no attack was made.
The two pieces OF the artillery company
we're then carried, under guard, TO Mr..
Doris quarters, and with five or six o.
theirs, were disposed around the house. -
The sight of this created an intense de-
gree oil excitement. In taking away the
pieces, the balls and shot were left IN the
armory, and were afterwards sent for,
but they were removed 10 place OF safe.
ty by the proper authorities.
At about seven o'clock an order was
issued by Gov. King, rogue sting the citi.
zens to 60 10 the arsenal and receive
arms. Messengers were despatched to
various quarters, and the steamboat
Rhode Island proceeded at once down the
Bay.
A man who was carrying two muskets,
was stopped IN the street, las, evening.
by three men who presented their guns
and threatened his life if he did not sur
render them. We hope they can be iden-
tilted.
We are unable to state the number OF
men under arms at the Insurgent Head
quarters. Expresses have been sent by
them to their friends in the country. A
company from Pawiucket arrived early
in the evening, and others have been sent
for. 1t was currently reported among
them, that some demonstration would be
made at two O'Clock this morning. The
Arsenal was first intended as the point OF
attack, but it was afterwards said the ar.
mories, in the centre of the city, would