Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-09
Outrage on Captain Jenifer, OF Maryland, In Penn
sylVanla,

Outrage on Captain Jenlfsr, OF Maryland In Penn
sylvania.
On Wednesday evening last Captain w H. Jenfer,
of the Second Regiment of Cavalry United States army,
arrived at Hagerstown, Maryland, by the Franklin rail-
road. en- route for Baltimore. He remained over with
his friends in Hagerstown until Thursday morning,
when he took the stage for Frederick The circumsan
ces under which Capt Jener retired from Pennsylva
MIA invest his movements with peculiar interest and we
therefore copy the following statement from the Hagers
town Mail :"
Capt Jenifer, few days since, arrived at Carlisle
barracks in command of his company from Texas. A
few days after he obtained leave of absence from his
commanding officer, Major Thomas for the purpose of
visiting his friends and relatives in this State and Vir-
ginia On reaching Baltimore on the day of the fight
and perceving that officer of the United States
army he would be called upon to take part against
his native State like colonel Lee, colonel Magruder
colonel MAY and Others he rendered his resignation to
take effect the Both of April instant The only
son why his resignation not to have immediate e
feet that be hight have time TO settle his accounts
with government.
Having concluded to make this change in his plans
he started back the evening to Carlisle Barracks
for the purpose of informing his commanding officer of
what he had done, forwarding his baggage and taking
his horse to Baltimore On reaching Carlisle, he learned
that the bridge the Northern Central Railroad had
been destroyed and consequently compelled to take
his horse by turnpike. On Sunday night last he bid
start for Washington at ii o'clock that night-teine
them that within four five days be would meet them
IN Washington, and remain with them until his resgna
ton was accepted he had ceased to be an officer of
the army. At seven O'Clock the next (Monday) morn
ing, Capt Jenifer mounted his horse and left the Bar
racks, by the turnpike leading to Baltimore. He was
between nine and ten hours reaching Hanover, dis
lance OF 30 miles, having ridden the whole way in
walk
On arriving at Hanover about five o'clock, be found
tuOh T1rH hloJ oF
the hotel. AS be dismounted they crowded
around him for the purpose, as he supposed of
tanning if he had any news He gave what news he
had when the mayor of Hanover asked him to step into
the parlor. where be arrested by the mayor, by
order of the Governor The mayor then informed him
that the arrest made in consequence of information
received by telegraph, that he was the bearer of dis
patches or important information, designed for the
South. At this time the crowd became very much ex
cited when Captain Jenifer proposed t0 address the
popuace which, with the approval of the mayor he did
from the window of the hotel. telling them the true
object of his presence. This seemed to satisfy the
crowd but soon after report was received that a
mob from Baltimore was approaching Hanover, and
was but short distance off, intent upon the destruc-
ton of the town. The report was of course, wholly
groundes but served to infuriae the populace again
the latter believing that Capt Jeners appearace there
that time part of the scheme against the place.
To satisfy the Mayor, Capt. Jenifer proposed that he
should be searched which done. No dispatches or
papers of any other information found than pri-
letter from friend in Virginia urging him to
sign his commission in the army. This letter re-
tanned and copy forwarded to the Governor, The
Mayor then proposed that might be impossible to
restrain the mob from personal violence Captain Jener
had better proceed to York While the conveyance was
being prepared, his legs were bound with chains, and
handouts sent for but before they could be pro-
cured, gentleman of Hanover-Capt A. W. Eiche-
berger-on hearing his name, said it was indignity
to officer Of the army and gentleman, which could
not be permitted whereupon the Mayor, after short
conversation with Capt. E., and pledge from Jenifer
that be would not attempt to escape, had the chains
moved. This was done, however, against the remOn-
strances of many of the crowd After the chains were
taken of, the crowd became still excited, and one
who had musket in his hand remarked that he would
like to put three hundred balls through the prisoner
Capt. Jenifer, who had no upon his person. was
then taken to ork 10 close carriage, guarded by the
mayor and two others armed, arriving there at clever
O'Clock the same night The prisoner was first take1
to hotel but again fearful of mob, he placed il
the jail by his cusodians and locked up for thu
night as prisoner of Between ten and clever
O'Clock the next Tuesday morning he was removed tt
another CELL which was considered more secure, ant
heavily ironed In this condition he remained severa
hours, when Judge Fisher at the request of severa
citizens, among whom Lieut.. Wells, of the navy
had the irons removed. At later hour the irons wer
again put by tie sheriff in consequence of Telegram
received from the Governor. About shutdown Judg
Fisher entered the cell to state to Capt Jenifer tina
he was released.
During his confinement large numbers of persons
through curiosity, visited the prisoner in his CELL Whe
informed of his release Capt Jenier obtained permi
e. sion to remain in jail during the night but bis brOthe
officers, who had arrived that evening in York, an
> Who it is believed mainly instrumental in procu
ing his release insisted upon his lodging at their qua
tiers. After remaining hour or two, he went IN con
pany with Lieut.. Wells, to pay friendly visit to Judg
. Fisher and thank bin for his kindness, when the latte
II informed him (Capt. j. that he had just received al
other telegram, ordering his rearres; but before tn
was carried into effect the judge had interview Wi
i Col. Andrew Porter and Major Thomas, and upC
Capt Jener's giving his parole of honor to Col. 20
ter that he would not attempt escape was allowed
accompany him to Harrisburg, for the purpose Of ha
ing an interview with the Governor.
Capt Jenifer reached Harrisburg at three O'Clock
the morning of Wednesday, and waited upon the Go
ernor at nine O'Clock, in company with Col Porter ar
+ who acted as Jener's friends upon the occasion Att
hearing the statement of the accused, Gov. Curtin
- only reply was: These exciting times, and v
have to be on guard" something to that ettet
Capt Jener then took leave, the Governor eXpresSlr
his regrets at what had occurred. He then took t
cars and arrived here already stated on the eVen
train.
to Capt Jenifer is a native of Charles county, Md, al
son OF the late Hon. Daniel Jenifer who represent
our State for many years in Congress- and was minlst
to to Austria under President Harrison
IN GREAT BRITAIN AND THE SoUTHER CoNFEDERACY.-T
question the recognition of the Southern COnederacy
foreign powers of deep and absorbing interest,
IL we hesitate giving to Information on
subject that is not founded especially since the Nor