Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-11-25
From Harper's Ferry,

HARpER's FERRY, Nov. 20, p M.-The fresh ex-
element was caused by the arrival from Belair
near Wheeling, Of man named Smith Crane, who
stated that he had accidently overheard a CONVEX
sation between some men who had organized band
of 500 to march TO relieve Brown and the other
prisoners at Charlestown. He Immediately set out
for Harpers Ferry to apprize the inhabitants of the
fact 1t was also rumored that a fight had occurred
in Clark county between some citizens and party
of strangers and detachment was sent to the
scene Of the disturbance. On the receipt of these
rumors dispatches were sent ny Col Davis to Gov.
Wise for 500 more troops, who have arrived, the
Governor being with them, and our town is again
bristling with bayonets and considerable excite
ment.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-The Richmond regiment
accompanied by Gov. Wise leaves here for Charles
town tomorrow TO encamp and remain until after
the executions.
RroHuoND. Nov. 20-It is authoritatively stated
that the present movements of troops to Charestown
are more to quiet the alarmed population of the
upper counties than from fears of the approach of
armed bodies.
CHARLEsrowS, Va, Nov. 22.-Later.-All isquiet.
A part of the troops are returning home. Gov.
Wise says 1000 military will be at the execution,
and he believes that organized attempts TO rescue
Brown are making throughout the Northern and
aid from the Governor of South Carolina and says
he shall not interfere with the sentences of the
prisoners.
has subsidized GOV. Wise has received letter from
the West and North, representing that parties are
organizing for the rescue of the prisoners 1t is
rumored that Wise received dispatch from Gov.
Chase, of Ohio, saying that body Of men number
ing 600 to 1000 are coming for rescue under John
Brown Jr. 1t is reported that Wise replied that il
Chase allowed them to cross the line he would enter
proceedings against him, on a charge of treason
United States Marshall, Johnson sent similar dis
patch to Chase.
THE LATEST.
HARPERs FERRY, Nov. %, midnight "A mes
senger has been sent to Charlestown TO obtain reli
able information regarding events there, but has moi
vet returned. Great excitement exists here, and
armed guard. are patrolling the streets and roads
1t is rumored that $50 men armed with rifles are
encamped near Berrysville, town near CharlestOwr
meditating the rescue Of Brown. The report is toe
improbable for any confidence to be placed in it.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ls.-The Government ordered
to-day, 1000 pounds of powder and large number
of minnie and howitzer shells from the Washington
Arsenal to that of Harper's Ferry.
The p. q. Department authorizes the statement
that Mr.. Dckey the Buffalo postmaster was moi
removed political grounds, there being no charges
of that character against him. but that the cause
his removal was his inattenton TO the requirement.
of the Sub-treasury acts.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ls.--The War Department
has Just received n dispatch from General Twiggs
dated at San Antonio, Texas, November 18th, sta
ting that an express had just arrived from the Rio
Grande City, stating that Cortnas and his band haC
laid Brownsville in ashes, killing some hundred
Americans; also that Cortinas with 500 men, wa
marching towards the Ncuces. Full credence il
not given to the report.
II NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20.-The steamer Arizonii
has arrived with BraZOs dates, and $753,000 in spe
cie. Brownsville is safe. Capt Tobin with eighty
rangers arrived there on the 18th. Thirty mel
from the cutter dodge and fifty troops from
Baton Rouge left Bralos for Brownsville on th'
10th, making nearly three hundred troops and vol
unteerS now at Brownsville. On the arrival o
Capt Tobn, Cortinas' chief officer, who was helC
prisoner was hung without trial.
WASHINGTON, Nov. .2l.-The augmentation o
forces for the Rio GrRnde is explained by the belle
that Spain, France and England viii Immediately
take such measures 20 obtain satisfaction Of CLAIM
due their subjects a. will involve the national exis
tence of Mexico, ar the substitution Of monarchy
under the protection Of these powers. In this even
the United States may feel constrained to occupy thu
Northern States Of Mexico. ioT the Subtraction q