The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-27
OUR cHARLEsrowN CORRESPONDENCE.

OUR CHARLESTOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
CHAsrEsTowN, Nov q, 1872.
Arriral Of Gorsrnm Wis Nth The Richmond Groe-
Night Erolusoas Of lte noops-Graad Re.sso BY. -.
Gorerr,or-Panic in the 7oea--A Sentinel St3. i Dr.
About three O'Clock on Sun iny telegraph; ,s,psx,
received to the effect that the Governor accompanied
by four hundred men, had left the Relayl i.as past
twelve and route for this place; wsereupon srsss
beat citizens stirred officers donned their brightest sOs
lets, and prvates carefully brushed once more s,er
faded regimentas All assembled at the depot in order
receive with due honor his Excelency, Who obedient
the call of duty had promptly left Richmond in re-
sponse to despatch from Col Davis announcing that
"hos'ie forces were advancing upon Charlestown.n
The evening was dsasreeabe, and the patience OF the
anxious crowd was tested by unlocked for delay In the
Governors arrival but they bore up under the nsprng
influence of old whskey and frequent assurances from
the mysterious telegraphic operator that they were
coming"
Finally they did arrive, just the last streak of day
disgusted with his Exccency's tardness,
meet him on his warike way.
Upon investigation found that only 200 men had
come the remaining 1876 having been left at Harper's
Ferry The Richmond Grays, as they dehled out and
formed double ranks suggested in their white overooas
and their silent movements, the ul marchings OF mill
tia drill on the banks of the murky Styx.
The German Rifles contributed much to the animation
Of the scene did also the Young Guards whose rich
uniform shown respedent the starlight sBana-
hon. shoulder arms forward march, and away they went
depoyng through the streets TO avoid the mud in
darkness, cleaning in the uncertain light Of solitary
candle-solders and citizens, Grays and Coutnentals
Alexandra and Richmond MISUNDERSTANDING in their va
rous dresses sight at once gay and picturesque Our
town now present the appearance Of continuous mill
tary camp. great many OF the houses have been
into barracks TO accommodate the soldiers
who number about four hundred. Two hundred and fty
stationed at Harpers Ferry These may be regarded
unnecessary preparations but when you consider
the object Of assembling many troops here is annhi
late all hope OF successful rescue and thus prevent
tack, which in case woulo be disastrous, you will
knowledge that precautions they very comusenda
BILE. Yesterday, the Governor held review Of ali the
troops stationed here, amounting to nearly hun
dred embracing four hundred and fifty foot soldiers and
one hundred and thirty cavalry. The WAS one
calculated 70 excite thrilling emotions The sons
Of Virginia had assembled frequently before in re-
sponse to the the ca Of their country but for
such purpose It not to receive the treacherons
Indian, or the daring Brtop but TO expected
oray from sister state Grim visased war in it most
horrd aspect threatened her The her bone and
the flesh Of her flesh about profane with hostile
Intentions her sacred borders Governor Wise seemed
him. and as he moved with stately dignity along the line
his eye was brighter and his form than usual
He was no longer the mere Governor of conederated
State, but the chief of great Commonwealth.
The review the troops dispersed their respec
tive quarters not, however before executing number
Of graceful maneuvres under the approving eye Of the
ladies. The Richmond Grays the Cynosure Of all
eyes, their beautiful evoutions being even and uni
form that they reminded one Of the movements Of
piece Of machinery.
The town is just (aine oclock) in an uproar A
sentinel has been shot at Troops moving in every
direction hear the tramp of the infantry they march
by, interrupted only by the scarcely audible voice of
their commanders Another company passes; il is the
cavalry, and the clank of their heavy sabres mingled
with the champng Of their stee Is lends the
scene prisoner has been TAKEN but yet no satsfac
tory explanation Of the alarm has been given
Governor Wise left this morning route for Richmond