The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-20
A NIGHT OF ALARM IN WASHINGTON.
MOVEMENTS IN THE CITY.

from the Washington Star, Oct 1871
Upon receipt Of the intelligence in this city yesterday
Of the nsurrecton Harpcrs Ferry the President issued
orders to COL Harris Of the United States Marine CORDS to
despatch all the available Of the barracks per spe
ca rain) to the of the difficulties In one hour
from the receipt Of the order detachment Of marines and
non commissioned officers Of the corps under Captain
consisted of 81 prvaes, IL sergeants, 10 corporas and
buger They took with them guns, Dahgren how
tiers hree from the Navy Yard and four from the bar
racks), 800 shells and large quantity Of ammunition.
They also had ample supplies for several days service.
Quite number of gentlemen volunteered 70 80 up with
the troops but they could not be received The marines
were received by the Secretaries Of War and Navy who
communicated 10 Capt Green his instructions TO his
course or action when he should arrive the spo Major
RUSSELL Of the naval staff accompanied the Marines
der instructions from The Secretary Of the Navy When
it became known THAT an anonymous letter had
been received by the Secretary Of War two
months ago. giving warning Of organized attack 70 be
Ferry, Wheeling and Washington, considerable appre-
henson felt by the governmental and municipal
thorites Instantly taken to the end Of ex-
ngushng any possible disturbance that might take place
Mayor Berret despatched requision to the Secretary
War; who upon receipt thereof issued order for him
to draw the United States Arsenal for two hundred
stand Of and five thousand rounds Of bali and buck
Captain Goddard, Chief Of Police, where they were all
loaded with cartridge and bayonets fixed. The entire
ity under at the City HAIL. for action At moments
warning. Police mounted horseback stationed az
svszy outlet e Of the city a. the bridges &c. TO give instant ant
CITY, They were instructed TO sgnaze the first suspicious
movement BY certain alarm that had been previously
agreed upon at headquarters Captain Goddard asp IN.
strrcted the active police force all coorcd per-
sons found the street and search them for conceaed
weapons, and in Of finding any to take the
parties TO the watch house, and II no weapons
were found, to send such arrested persons 70
their homes without delay an evidence s o. ne
rgor with which this order was carried out some wasCn
men arrested colored soon after ~ O'CLOCK, sno
proceeded 70 search him when he cried OUT brc1 uod
free times afore to night" He was cautioned to make
tracks for home and released Permts 70 coorel poo-
pie 70 bold balls and festivals which had Deem previ0u1y
notice furce ms well as the clerks in the City Hail. were
on the alert until daylight TINS morning
Numbers of citizens attended at the Mayors ONCE and
volunteered their services necessary the night passed
OF however in remarkably quiet manner. Not tho
slightest thing occurred In any quarter 70 occasion an
About three o'clock this morning. the Southern boz
arrived the wharves having board Governor W1ne
Of virginia and company Of sixty soldiers = yc.s ~.
the scene Of the insurrecton On his arrival hare CIV
proceeded to tho City Hail. whore he was receivod
by The Mayor, aud with whom he remained In cnnfarsnoa
urrl the time arrived 70 take the o.20 train foP ~
House. He informed the Mayor that the cor 1S vk
him were at the cars In full uniform. and poYfe
ped IN just forty five minutes from the une cr5efw
were issued; and Also that The afternoon - 1s6nr
%ouaa nrnG Two hundred Haas soldiers whom - o
A mounted patrol was detailed from III prsu,ssuts
Mounted Guard, which secured the suburo un1 aHoQk
duty. -
Additional precautions were taken h Commissioner
Blake and Captain Huntington TO hava - buIidns pro-
perly secured, and the police beQ ~ OAgtel and
grounds were furnished W.T. 1R1nn pHn.
visited the place atinterHs <o1rnA ~
through ass R'ss g. ~ : x s :: a rs g.