The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-10-21

seized the armoiy at tHarpcr's Ferry, and
had cut the wires beyond tls station as
far al, Iredericktowp.si ere
used On lastGu Y
Camden Station, BaltYnglllIDll0 l0
son, of jefferson co., Va, to act at once,
if necessary, under section lst of chap.
20 of the Code, and one company of Vir-
ginia Cavalry and two of Infantry have
been ordered out The orders, however,
cannot be telegraphed beyond Baltimore
as the wires are cut,
SECOND DIsPATcH.-The Richmond En-
quirer has the following dispatch to the
Governor:
OCTOBER Ii, 81 P. NJ.
Your dispatches are received and will
be forwarded at once by telegraph and
horse express, 1t is an instruction of
seven hundred and fifty (750) whites and
blacks. They are reported to be busy in
taking slaves from their owners. They
are also reported to be engaged in fortify-
lug their position. and are armed with
weapons from the United States Armory,
which is in their possession. Five COM
panies will leave here (Baltimolc) in u
few minutes, and detachments of ma
rines are now starting from Washington.
Telegraph to this point full authority
for the Maryland troops to pass into Vir-
ginia. We will be happy to facilitate the
execution of any of your orders.
JOHN w. GARRETT, President
Baltimore and Ohio X. X.
WASHINGTON, Oct. II.
The mail agent on the westward bound
train has returned to Monocacy and re-
ports the train was unable to get through.
He states the town of Harper's Ferry is
in possession of the negroes, who arrest
every one they can catch, and imprison
them. The train due here at 3 this af-
ternoon, could not get through the town,
and the agent came down on an empty
engine. Another account by train saws
that the Bridge across the Potomac was
filled with insurgents, all armed, and that
every light in the town last night was
extinguished. The Hotels were closed
and the streets were in possession of the
mob, and every road and lane leading
into town were barricaded and guarded
Men were seen in every quarter will
muskets and bayonet who arrested every
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vice-including negroes. This being done
the U. ). Arsenal and Government Paw
Office in which was said to be II large
amount of money, together with all the
Public Works We're seized by the Mob.
Some persons were of the opinion tina,
the object of the insurgents is to plum.
der and rob the government of the funds
deposited there on Saturday. During the
night, demand was made on the Wager
Hotel for provisions, and the demand
enforced by u body of armed men. The
citizens are in terrible state of alarm
the insurgents having threatened to burn
the town. The following dispatch has
just been received from Monocacy, the
nearest telegraph station to Harper's
Ferry.
The Western train has just arrived and
the officers confirm the statement first
received. They say the Bridge Keeper
last night discovered that the light had
been extinguished and on going to as.
certain the cause, was pursued and fired
upon by a gang of blacks and whites
The colored assistant baggage master was
shot and MORALLY wounded, and con-
ductor Phelps threatened that the train
should not ploceed-being uncertain as
to the condition of the Bridge, he thought
it prudent to wait till daylight, which de-
tanned the train six hours. The insur-
gents numbered two hundred whites and
blacks, and had full possession of the
Amory. They are commanded, or rather
led on by man named Anderson, who
lately arrived at Harper's Ferry. The
rioters seized a wagon which was filed
with wheat, loaded it with quantity of
muskets and sent it up into Virginia
The Military of Frederick have been
ordered out.
The above is the substance of what has
been received, but how far it is reliable
is matter of doubt. 1t is generally be-
leVed here to be an eXaggeration.
BALTIMORE, 3 p. M.-There is great ex-
element here; our military are moving,
and several companies are in readiness,
1t is stated that the'President has order
ed out the troops, and special train is
now getting ready to take them frsn
ed some of the afsll 1ba(
Old Point. tits NOW considered Ia an
something serious ahead.
STILL LATER.
The Mail Train for the West got as far
as Sandy H. The Baggage Master
and another party started on foot for the
Bridge, which they crossed, and were
taken and imprisoned. They went be-
fore the Captain of the insurgents; refused
to let anything pass.
All of the Eastward bound trains are
lying West of Harper's Ferry.
The insurgents have been taking per-
sons from this side of the river, tieing
them and carrying them off for slaves
The Mail train bound West has returned
to Monocacy. There are now from 500 to
700 blacks and whites engaged.
Another account from Frederick says a
letter has been received from merchant
at Harper's Ferry, sent by some boys, who
had to cross the mountain and swim the
river. The writer says all the principal
citizens have been imprisoned and many
OF them killed.
The agent at the depot was shot twice,
and the Waterman at .he depot was shot
dead.
Balin,ore, A p. M.-The train is filling
with military, including the Law Grays,
City Guards, Shield Guards, and it is be-
lieved that other companies left here, in
the 4 o'clock train for Harpers Ferry
Reporters for the press accompany them.
On receipt of intelligence from Harpers
Ferry, orders were issued for three com.
panies from Old Point and corps Marines
Washington barracks, proceed thither
without delay. Marines 90 in number
with two IL pound Howitzer, full supply
ammunition went on 81 o'clock train, with
orders to carry the Bridge to night at all
hazards. Colonel Faulkner acconopanies