The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-19

'hos PRIV. ut to remain, as he feared some terrible
aeeoeht lempting TO cross the bridge, supp0sing its
atyhes or nbers might have been cut
Nery light in the town Ind been previously cxtin.
CUISINE by the awless mob The train therefore renamed
slaw nary and the passengers. terribly arghted, re-
ma ned in the ears all night
siderable ammunition found IN the wagon OF coun.
Try man. which they armed themselves with II thought
that this bind to procure arms ana iuiy under
stood by the outlaws as part of their plan.
During the night the rioters sent word y the landlord OF
the Wager Hotel that they required meals for ory-hve
men, who inside the arsenal yard ana ior as many
outside as might something to eat To this the land
lord replied that he could not meet their wants.
patched to him. with peremptory orders that nc must ~
five minutes, or take the consequences Fearing DIS NE
would be required to pay the forfeit he compiled ana
1t thought there probably two hundred rioters
in the arsenal.
The Captain Of the outlaw band person who seemed
to be prime mover middle aged man with gray hair,
beard and moustache. His name was signed 10 paper
or note as Address or something similar thereto
He be the Chief Of the nsurrectonsts, and
heard to say in addressing the conductor, that II
you knew and understood my motives as well as and
others understand them you would not blame me so
much.o
This person also announced, in bold determined
that If he was nteered with or resisted his party
would instantly set fire TO the town and destroy with
everything therein. He likewise threatened to burn down
the railroad bridge and cut of all communication.
The citizens were in terrible state of CONSERVATION
most Of them being shut up in their houses and not light
10 be seen in the streets or anywhere around
The belgereDts seemed 10 evnce no actual antpathy
against the railroad. What government employees they
could find captured by them aud pressed into their
service being forced under threats TO take up arms In
another speech the marauder chief was heard to excam
" If you knew my heart and history you would not blame
me-
The government watchmen and the railroad watchmen
the first persons arrested by the rioters.
They were instantly placed in the arsenal The nsur-
gents exhibited indomitabe holiness, and declare they
cannot be taken captive.
Our informant states that the CONSERVATION was intense
was difficult TO divine the cause OF this outbreak or at
tack Some Of opinion It was a bold, concerted
scheme to rob the government pay house Of funds be-
eved to have been deposited there on Friday or Satur-
day previous. Others imagined might have been de-
monstration Of abolonss connected with some negro
affair.
About fve half past five O'Clock this morning, the de-
puaton Of armed insurgents approached the conductor
and gave him FIVE minutes to start his train and cross the
bridge He accepted the oier and started crossing the
bridge in safety though with great fears through dense
throng Of armed marauders who had taken possession
OF II.
The train reached Baltimore about noon today The
were that If the train did not pass IN the time
above stated would be wholly delayed, and all persons
therein arrested.
When informant left the whole town, government
works and everything else were IN the hands OF Inc m
ments composed Of negroes and white men from the sur
rounding country
ing been shot through the body and believed to be dy
ing good deal Of firing was heard at different sur
rounding points.
The negroes armed or given arms instantly upon
being pressed into the service of the outlaw band The
rngleaders were desperate and determined.
No passenger belonging to the railroad train was in
ured did there appear to be any disposition on the
part Of the outlaws TO modest them beyond OBTAINING the
There were but few ladies on board.
The Wheeling express train, in charge of conductor
Phelps reached the Camden station at twelve NJ The
train detained by the rioters at Harpers Ferry until
seven O'Clock this morning. From Mr.. Jacob Cromwell
the baggage master Of the tran we gather the following
The tram reached Harpers Ferry about twelve O'Clock
midnight Knew nothing Of the disturbance the plot
going on in the town until the train was stopped on the
bridge by band of armed men. AT the request of Con
ductor Phelps, went ahead with lantern and i'm
mediately confronted by two men, who with rifles at my
hnaL tnlA IN md 1ntc or tt,o
watchmen the bridge, colored man named Hayward
Sheppard, confronted in the way, and being
told to stand became frightened and ran, and was shot
Thinking that moment my best chance, then
before could gain shelter The other watchmnn at the
bridge subsequently taken by the insurgents, and
confined under guard in the Office at the bridge When
this condition Of things made plain to conductor
Phelps, he ordered William Woery, the engineer to back
the train and went forward himself and had conference
with the rioters He was introduced TO the repued
captain Of the insurgents, an old man. who was called
Anderson.
Conductor Phelps told them he was in charge of the
train, and carried the United States mail and desired to
go through This was granted, and he was given five
minutes 10 pass Phelps then conducted to his train
with man before and behind, with rifle pointed his
head He was told not pain Of death, to look either
The rcputcd leader of the insurgents (Anderson it is
stated made his appearance Harrers Ferry about the
filed and heavy He had been observed going about the
town, and In frequent consultation with other unknown
persons, but no suspicion was attached to his movements
The partcpatos in the instruction both white and
black Everybody entering the was being arrested
and confined under guard and the worknen in the gov
morning All persons supposed to be in authority were
under surveillance or closely confined under guard
From the Baltimore Patriot, Oct. Ill
We learn by telegraph from Frederick that negro In
suTrecton OF very serious nature had broken at
by $50 whites 20 be
and that the insurgents have taken possession of the
United States arsenal, carried off wagon load Of rifles
and had sent them over into Maryland They have also
cut the telegraph wires east and Of the Ferry
to prevent communication. The information was for
We learn that President Buchanan has ordered com
pany Of United States marines to proceed to Harpers
Ferry this afternoon to protect the government works
and arrest the insurgents If they can be found.
II the opinion Of Mr. Garrett, the President of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad that the difficulty is not 50
gard to the trains The train due at five O'Clock passed
the Monocacy at eight, and arrived here little before
Esq, Of New York, and W. c. Warren ESQ OF JEFFERSON
Medical College, PHILADELPHIA passengers on the train
Just in who have kindly furnished US with the following
The leader Of the party called himself s. c. Anderson.
and who had about two hundred men, all armed with
Minnie rifles, spears and pistols, who said he expected
reinforcement of 500 men by O'Clock this morn
ing Every avenue to the ferry strongly guarded by
this bandit and the conductor Of the Eastern Express
Captain Phelps, was informed by Anderson that
trains should pass Captain Phelps train left at six,
that the negro Haywood, porter shot, but was not
killed as stated by telegraph Captain Phelps pursued
S ne insurgents ana nred upon them twice when
tened that If he did not yield they would shoe.
every passenger in the train, and then fire the
town. One Of the passengers, Mr.. Logan. OF
this city, arrested the bridge was searched for
arms. Mr.. Logan attributes his escape to saying that
he was from Ohio. After telling him that they fight
ing for freedom and he giving them to understand he
in favor Of their movements, they then manifested
more leniency towards him and let him of. Mr..
Logan was very thankful he got of easy, as he had
$1,000 on bis person, which was untouched
The passengers, especially the ladies' were greatly
alarmed, and feared the party gang Of rob-
bers who intended to rob the government Treasury,
which contained $4,000, and might also rob
them The information ia that the rifles were brought
down from the works the Shenandoah, and the
parties at the Ferry were armed with them and
the wagon which brought them down afterwards drove
of with outrders; and it was supposed when the train
left that they had taken off the treasure in the wagon
The band appeared to be we'll drilled and Captain Andcr
son had entire CONTROL his very obedient to
his orders.