The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-02
The Excitement at Harper's :Herry--COn-
centratiOn of Troops

HARPER's FERRY, n ov. 19.-Various ru-
mors have been ahoat to-day as to the ap-
proach of armed men from Ohio in the vicin-
ity of Wheeling. The respectable source
from which the report originated, hrs Gre
ated some excitement about Charlestown
but none here. Our people are very quiet
not expecting any attempt at present; nor
do they fear any force, however formidable,
because they are prepared for any emer-
gency.
The numerous fires about Charlestown
have induced the citizens to anticipate some
annoyance they are more easily excited,
but none are at all afraid of the result, even
if an attempt should be made Col. Davis
has made most ample provisions for any
number of the enemy who make CALL
l learn that more troops are demanded.
This may be to protect the prisoners from
the populace. There is no danger to ap-
prehend, as far as can learn.
SUNDAY EvE.-The fresh excitement was
caused by the arrival from Bellair, near
Wheeling, of man named Smith Crane,
who stated that he had accidentally over
heard conversation between some men who
had organized band of five hundred men
to release Brown ard the other prisoners at
Charlestown. He Immediately set out for
Harper's Ferry to apprize the inhabitants.
1t was also rumOred at Charlestown that
fight had occurred in Clark county. be-
tween some citizens and party of stran-
gers and detachment was sent to the
place of disturbance. Col. Davis sent des.
patches to Gov. Wise for 500 more troops
who have arrived here this evening. The
Governor is with them, and our town is
again bristling with bayonets, and the peo-
pie are considerably excited.
Wise says it will give Virginia military
experience, and she will know how to pro-
tect her borders hereafter He, with three
companions left for Charlestown to day.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 2O.-It is authori-
tatively stated that the movement of troops
is more to quiet the alarmed population of
the upper counties, and by the presence
OF an overpowering force prevent any fur
ther attempt at rescue, which might other
wise result in bloody work, than from fears
OF the approach of an armed body OF men
from Ohio or elsewhere. 1t was known that
it was Gov. Wise's intention to order reg
iment to Charestown in a few days for
camp duty, previous to execution, but the
prevalence OF these groundless alarms has
tended to accelerate the movement.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-The regiment
from Richmond accompanied by Gov. Wise,
arrived here at 7 o'clock, A. NJ, and will
leave for Charlestown on special train, at
10 o'clock. Nothing has been received
confirmatory Of the story of body of men
having crossed the Ohio river near Wheel
ing. The Petersburg battalion of four Com
panies arrived here this P. NJ, and are
awaiting instructions from the Governor.
CHARLEsrowN, Va, No. Yesterday
was spent in general military parade and
review by Gov. Wise. During the after.
noon the Governor and Staff had long
interview with the condemned, the Governor
urged on them the necessity OF preparing for
death, as the sentence of the Court would
be carried out without interference on his