The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-18

IN HEhALIj, IL ESDA r.,
negroes. This done, the United States Arsena
and Government Pay House, in which was said to
be . large amount Of money, and all the other pub
lie works, were seized by the mob.
Some were Of the opinion that the object was en-
trcly to pludder and to rob the government Of the
funds deposited on Saturday at the Pay House.
During the night the mob made demand on the
Wager Hotel for provisions, and enforced the claim
by body Of armed men.
The citizens were in terrible state Of alarm, the
insurgents having threatened to burn the town.
The following has just been received from NO.
nocacy, this side Of Harper's Fery:-"The mail
'gent on the Western bound train has returned 10
Monocacy, and reports that the train was unable
to get through. The town is in possessian Of the
negroes, who arrest every one they can catch and
imprison. The train due here at 3 P. NJ. could not
get Through, and the agent came down on an empty
engine"
BALTIMORE, Oct. l7-2:30 p. NJ.
The western train on the Baltimore and Obi
Railroad has just arrived here. Its officers confirm
the statements first received touching the distur-
bancs at Harper's Ferry. Their statement is to the
effect that the bridgekseper at Harper's Ferry,
perceiviDg that his lights had been exsinguiahed,
went to ascertain the cause, when he was pur-
sued and fred upon by gang Of black and
whites. Subsequently the train came along, when
. colored man. who acted ss assistant to the bag
gage master, was shot, receiving mortal wound,
and the conductor, Mr.. Phelps, was threatened with
violence he attempted to proceed with the train.
Feeling uncertain as to the condition Of affairs,
the conductor waited until after daylight before he
ventured to proceed, having delayed the train six
hours.
Mr.. Phelps says the insurrectionists number two
hundred blacks and whites and that they have full
possession Of the United States armory. The par.
ty is commanded or led by man named Anderson,
who had lately arrived at Harper's Ferry. Mr..
Phelps also confirms the statement in q previous
despatch, that the insurrecionists had seized q
wagon, and loading it with muskets, had despatched
it into Maryland. The military of Frederick had
been ordered out
Dispatches have been received from President
Buchanan ordering out the United States troops at
this point, and special train is now being got
ready to convey them to the scene Of disturburb
ance. He has also accepted the volunteered ser
vices Of Captain senick's Company, Of Frederick,
and has likewise ordered the government troops
from Old Point Comfort to proceed Immediately to
Harper's Ferry. This intelligence is authentic.
BALTIMORE, Oct 1850 p. n.
The mail train going West, got as far as Sandy,
when Mr.. Hood, the baggage master and another
party started on foot to the bridge. They went
through the bridge, and were taken andimprisoned
but subsequently went before the captain Of the
insurrectonsts, who refused to let anything pass
All Of the eastward bound trains lying west Of
Harper's Ferry, have been taken, persons from
this side the river tying them together and taking
OIL the slaves. The mail train bound west has re-
turned to Monocacy There are from Ave hundred
to seven hundred whites and blacks concerned in
the insurrection.
The United States marines at Washington are
under orders for Harper's Ferry. There is great
excitement In Baltimore, and the military are NOV
ing; several companies are readiness to take the
train, which win leave sooH.
BALTIMORE, Oct. l7-4P.M.
An account from Frederick says q letter has
been received there from merchant at Harpers
Ferry, sent by boy, who had to cross the noun
tain and swim the river, which says that all the
princi, al citizens are imprisoned, and many
have been killed; also that the Railroad agent
had been shot twice, and that the Waterman at
the depot had been shot dead.
BALTIMORE, Oct 1875 Pm.
A train filed with military, including the Law
Greys, City Guards, Shields Guards, and other
companies, left here at four o'clock for Harpers
Ferry. Representatives Of the press accompanied
the military.
BALTIxosE, Oct III p. N.
Dispatches nom Martinsburg, west Of Harpers
Ferry, received via Wheeling and Pittsburg, con-
firms the report of the insurrectonists having pos.
session Of the arsenal at Harpers Ferry, and says
they have planted cannon at the bridge All the
trains have been stopped. A body Of armed men
was getting ready to proceed thither to clear the
road. There was great excitement at Martinsburg,
Va.
There is great excitement here. Company F,
with full ranks has just left the armory, expecting
to take special train tonight This is new COM
pany with similar uniform to the Greys.
The Greys leave for Harper's Ferry early in the
morning.