The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-26

more OF me Wneat SLACK Burnlns-Gov. wise
Under March TO Prevent the Burning of AnOih-
er One.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.
The regiment from Richmond, accom-
panied by Gov. Wise, arrived here at I
O'Clock this evening, and win leave for
Charlestown on special train at 10
o'clock. On arriving at Charlestown the
troops will 90 into encampment and re-
main until after the execution. Nothing
confrmatory of rumor of body of men
having crossed the Ohio river near Wheel
ing.
HARPER's FERRY, Nov. 19.-Various
rumors have been afloat to-day, as to the
approach of armed men from Ohio in the
direction of Wheeling. The respectable
source from which the report originated,
has created some excitement about
Charlestown, but none here. Her people
are very quiet--not expecting any at
tempt at rescue-nor do they fear anv
force, however formidable, because they
are prepared for any emergency. The
numerous fires about Charlestown have
induced the citizens to anticipate some
annoyance they are more easily excited,
but no one is at all afraid of the result,
even if the attempt should be made
Col. Davis has made the most ample pro.
vision for any number of the enemy who
may make call. learn that more troops
are being demanded from the Governor;
this may be AS much to protect the rriso-
ners from the populace. As far as | Can
learn, there is no cause to apprehend dan
ger.
Nov. 20, evening.-The fresh excite
ment was caused by the arrival from Bel
laire, near Wheeling, of man named
Smith Crane, who stated that he incl
dentally overheard conversation be.
tween some men who had organized a
band of 500 men to march to the release
of Brown and other prisoners at Charles
town. He Immediately set out for the
Ferry to apprise the inhabitants of the
fact. 1t was also rumorei at Charles
town that fight had occurred In Clarke
county between some citizens and par
;y of strangers, and detachment Of troops
were sent to the scene of disturbance. On
the receipt of these rumors, dispatches
were sent by Col. Davis to Gov. Wise for
500 more troops, who have arrived here
this morning-the Governor being with
them-and our town is again bristling
with bayonets and considerably excited.
Gov. Wise says it will give the Virginia
militia experience if the rumors should
all prove unfounded, so that they will
know how to protect their borders hereaf-
ter, if occasion should occur.
Gov. Wise, with three companies, has
just started for Charlestown. The Others
will remain here until tomorrow.
CHARLEsTowS, Nov. 21-The excite
ment of Saturday has subsided, and 10
suspicious parties have yet been discov-
cred. Gov. Wise has letters from intel
ligent and responsible parties north and
west, assuring him of the organization Of
parties for the rescue of the prisoners.
The presence Of the militia has restored
confidence and calmness to the public
mind. The military are preparing an en-.
campment. The Governor will return to
Richmond tomorrow. We have cavalry,
artillery, and infantry, sufficient to encoun-
ter small army of sympathizcrs.
1t is rumored that Gov. Wise has re-
ceived dispatch from Gov. Chase, Of
Ohio, informing him that a largo body of
men, numbering from 500 to 1000, are arm
ing for a rescue, under Jno. Brown, Jr.,
and will undoubtedly start for Charles
town. Gov. Wise is said to have replied
that if he (Chase) allowed them to cross
the line, he would enter proceedings
against him on the charge Of treason. A
dispatch was also received on Saturday
from U. S. Marshal johnson, of Ohio,
stating that from 800 to LOCO men were
fitting out for rescue in that State, un-
der Jno. Brown, Jr., commander.