The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-28
NEWS FnoN THE SEAT OF WAR.

RArnxoRs, April 2d-S3o z. "
me indications here arc reaction in public senti-
msnI The Union men appear to be moro hopefal
From eye witnew Nc learn that the B. Ah River
bridge fired last evening" about sunaown aud tot ally
destroyed Parties spread turpentine over IT, and ii
burned tn after daylight This morning ~ was one vast
sheet Of fame Tns tide was low snd IL burned 70 ths
wnser's edge,
hs expected that Gunpowder bridge will share the
same fate to-nisht.
General Harney, on his way 10 Washington, via the
Baltimore and Ohio road arrested last night by the
virginia authorities at Hasper's Ferry. Doubts
pressed a. 10 the correctness Of the
the party who brought the claims 10 have witnessed
IT, he says that General Harvey taken prisonee at
Hsrper's Ferry by detachment Of Virginia troops, Of
about half psst-,wo O'Clock this morning.
General Harvey left Wheeling for toe purpose of 70
porting himseh at the headquarters at Washington. b
fore the train reached Hpers Ferry stopped and
number Of troops mounted the platforms and whils,
the train moving slowly the troops passed through
the cars, and The General being pointed out, he I'm
nedately taken into custody He In citizens
and was treated very courtecusly.
There ID no doubt that the Executive OF vir
GINA made acquainted with the fact General Harvey
win be released as the with officer OF the
United States Army who seized few days since In
Richmond.
In the western section Of this city (Batnore) four
large American flags raised this morning. also
on Federal Hi and In the eastern section OF the
city. The city authorities say that the act was com.
mitted without their knowledge authority.
The steamer Louisiana arrived this morning from Nor
folk. with small number Of passengers and tho Unised
States mail The mail brings no news OF an exciting
character.
Tho fortifcattoDs on the coast of Virginia. especially
the approaches 10 Norfolk and Portsmouth were adyanc
ing rapidly, and It was estimated that nearly six hun
drod men were hard at work at tho various poiats Par
Nculasly was This the ctsc a. Fort Norfolk Cranev
Island and at the Naval Hospital The DISTRACTIONS neor
she entrance 70 the port Of Norfolk remained though
'esse drawing eight 10 ten feet Of water passed freely
n and out
At the wharf OF Fortress Monroe was the propeller
Chesapeake, Of the Parker Vein Cromwell line Elorts
we're making 70 raise the steam frgate Merrimac the
soop ofwar Ply mouth, and other war vessels VIII ch il
vas supp sed would be successful.
Passing tho steamer Georsiana the bay, Capt Rus
sell learned that the steamer had passed three steamers
CON ing up the bay from the Capes probably with United
States troops on board.
CaAMruRsncEs, Nd, April q, 1881.
Passengers nom Iagcrsto1n report sudden and M ss
sondcrfui change in the sentiment n Maryland
The Stars and Stripes 10 DO raised al hasers.own
:" day. ans extensive Preparations se being aas for
sryther Union demonstrations.
The election next wess
By -. representative will rssut
feHSndousiy for Lewis r. Freely, Union man.
Allegheny county h4 Instructed It's reprs sntatives THAI
they vote Tor Secession they viii DO hung on their 70
turn home.
inc Ars and Stripes waving all over Frederick
G 1he Rome Guard rcfse 70 parade unless under It's
fsSas and 70 the tune Of "Yankee Doodle
At the Clear Spring House the Stars and Stripes are
waving and the miners have worn secession
the desth
At this time next week sympathizer with Southern
traitors win dare his sentiments at Haserstogn
Frederick or Cumberland.
Another passenger reports the eastern shore counties
except Worcester, Union 10 the core.
The Unionzss Will military corps In Hagcrstown
at once.