The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-09

vscmtNTs CONNECTED WITH THE BROWN RAID.
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Lrpty-COfTespoHucTFt
Governor Wise and Governor Chase Of oao--ArrSaig Of
Troops from Harper's Ferry and Charleto,cn-Bref Adj
dress Of Gcpernor Wise to the Montgomery Guard, DC.
The following is copy of letter addressed by Cover
nor WISE to the President the United States the sub
nc. OF the contemplated seizure Of hostages and the rescue
Of Old Brown
IRON GOVERNOR WISE TO PRESIDENT BUCHANAN.
RICHMOND Va, Now %, 1859.
Sri have information from various quarters upon
vA,eh rely that conspiracy OF formidable extent in
r,eans and numbers, is formed in Ohio Pennsylvania,
New YORK and other States, John Brown and
~ associates prisoners tharlestown Va The ufcr
nation is specific enough 70 be reliable II convinces
mat attempt will be made to rescue the prisoners and
that fails then TO seize citizens Of this State hostages
and victims in Of execution. The execution will take
place next Friday, as certainly as that Virginia can
70 cali out thousand men, who under
axms and if necessary, shall call ont the whole available
forces OF the State carry effect the
hws on the % and 18th proxims. Places Maryland,
Ohio and Pennsylvania have been occupied as depos and
rendezvous by these desperadoes unobstructed by guards
otherwise, TO invade this State and kept
nnua apprehension Of outrages from fire and rapne
eur borders apprse You OF these facts order that
you may take steps to preserve between the States
protest that my purpose peaceful and that disclaim
all threats when say, with all the might of meaning
ihax another invasion assais this State its citizens
from any quarter will pursue the invaders wherever
shey may into any territory, and punish them wher
ever arms can reach them.
With due respect and consideration, yours truly,
HENRY A. WISE
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
WASHINGTON CRY, Nov. 26, 1861
sR-l received yesterday your favor Of the 25th
instant, stating that you have information from
various quarters, on which You rely, GO that
conspiracy OF formidable extent in means and
nvnbers is formed in Ohio, Pennsylvania New
York and other States 10 John Brown and his
socates, prisoners at Charlie own, Virginia" The in
formation you believe sis specific enough TO be reliable
and convinced sthat attempt will be made
rescue the prisoners, and if that fats, then
Of this State virgina) as hostages ami victims in
sase Of execution
You do not communicate the facts on which your con
vctons founded; in the absence of which would
almost incredible that any portion OF the people of
he States mentioned should be guilty of the atrocious
skedness as well folly of attempting rescle con
visited traitors and murderers from the penalty due To
their crimes under the outraged laws of Virginia. You
entire confidence in which heartily participate
sa. the noble old Commonwealth is abundantly able and
Ming 10 carry her laws into execution Had this
been otherwise, and had you, as Governor OF Virginia
CHE Legislature not now being in session. made appca
fon for the aid which the constitution and laws of
he United States would enable afford, this should
have been cheerfuly and cordially granted. Still there
Sprmation Is well founded, it is both my right and
my duty to adopt. That is TO reinforce the
guard already stationed at Harpers Ferry: This may
become necessary not only to protect the public property
shary within federal jurisdiction but to prevent the in
wgens from Selling the arms in the arsenal at that place
sni using sem against the troops Of Virginia. Besides
possible the additional troops may be required
posse comats the requson Of the Marshal of the
United States for the Western district Of Virginia. to pre-
vent the OF Stevens now in his custody charged
with the crime Of high treason. have, therefore,
precautionary measure directed the Secretary of War
Ssm Fortress Monroe to Harpers Ferry.
VOW also inform me that 9 places in Maryland, Ohio
and have been occupied as depots aud rem
degvous by these desperados unobstucted by guards
oeerwlse 70 invade Virginia, and you apprise OF this
nss, that may take steps to preserve peace between
The States.
am loss to discover any provision in the consttu
ton or laws Of the United States which would authorize
steps for this purpose It's doubtless the i'm.
peraye duty Of the respective State break
- such depots and to prevent their citizens making
ncursons into Virginia to disturb its peace or prevent the
Ethe federal executive however, we're to enter those
States and perform this duty for them, it would be
manifest usurpaton of their rights. Were thus TO act
would be palpable INVASION of State sovereignty and
- au.sorIiy for ealing out lie militia Or employing
he army and navy derived exclusively from the acts
sr Congress- OF the 18th of February 1885, the Sd
March, 1907 which clearly do not embrace such
now presented 1t win not be pretended that such in
sursions from State into another would be inva-
SION of the United States om any foreign nation In
dian tribe y under the act Of February, 1885, rendering
lawful for the President to employ the federal forces
"eo repe such invasion"
In conclusion beg to express the hope that whether
Ne Information you have received be founded in truth or
not the energetic measures already adopted under your
direction viii prove sufficient for aLs emergency that
may occur. Yours, very respectfully.
Governor Of Virginia, Richmond, Va
LETTER OF GOVERNOR WISE TO GOVERNOR CHASE,
OF OHIO.
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. rs, 1859.
10 Hrs ExtEIlEScy GOVERNOR OF Ono
DEAR SIR respectfully send to yon the information
contained the President of the United States
e which the enclosed copy submit to you in the
soufdence that you viii faithfully cooperate with the au-
thorss Of this state a sng psaSe re o. - oun co
invaders Of jurisdiction ino yours II SO, you may
be assured that will be done with no disespect TO the
svveregnty of your State But this State expects the
confederate duty be Observed Of guarding your terri
tory from becoming dangerous TO peace and safety,
by aordng places Of depot and rendezvous to Ia sless
1esperadoes who may seek to upon people With
'-s'S' . ''S'@s' :" HENRY A. WISE
GOVERNOR CHAsE's REPLY.
STATE OF Ono, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
CoIrMBrs Dec. /, 1852
SlR-Your letter of the 25th ut. postmarked 26h, to
se4her with copy oil the date addressed by you
% the President received yesterday. No intelli-
Usnce, other than that contained in these letters has
reached OF any such preparations described in
them and the letters themselves convey such nforma-
ton respect place persons as is necessary
bl the authorities Of the State, in the absence Of other
ntellgence, interpose with any certainty effect.
Whenever it shall be made to appear, either by evidence
n by at any pns
ohio for the invasion of Virginia for the commission
q crimes against her people, will undoubtedly become
the duty OF Executive whatever power he may
possess break up such combinations and defeat
unlawful purposes and that duty need be doubted
will be promptly performed.
observe with regret intimation your letter tina,
necessity compel the authorities Of Virginia pur
sue invaders Of jurisdiction the territories Of adj
joining States. 1t is TO be hoped that circumstance
will arise creating, in their opinion, such necessity
Laws Of the United States as well as the laws of Ohio
Ia another State and escaping into this may be demanded
and must De surrended and the people OF this State will
mcguire from her authorities the punctual fnilment
every obligation TO the other members Of the Union
They cannot consent, however, the invasion Of
territory by armed bodies States even for The
purpose Of pursuing and arresing ugves from justice
have the. honor 10 be, very respectfully, yours,
s. p. CHASE.
His EycelEency Henry A. WISE, &c.
Two companies belonging to the First regiment Of vr
gna volunteers returned to this city evening from
Charlestown. These were the Hswitzer Guard aud tb
German Rifles. The Young Guard light battalion. an X
dependent organization also returned They all locke,
well after the fatigue Of this socaed Ossawatome cam
paign. The Montgomery Guard, Capt Moore, returne,
nom Harpers Ferry this evening, evidently fine spirits
They waited the Governor 70 pay him their respects
when be addressed them from his doorsteps olows-
Captain Moore, am very happy 20 see the Mongoner
Guard returned You OF the companies upon whc
had relied and you have obeyed the call when made
you, like citizen soldiers. have ordered you bac
from your service early it was convenient kno,
mat you are called upon though 1t be tonight thong
be in the next hour, you will be ready return, how
ever inconvenent TO yourselves such duty may be.