Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-21
Harper,s Ferry News.

"still they come" Every point is fortified, and
an entrance to the town by an enemy impossible t
A regiment or two from Alabama arrived
there few days ago, as well as large force
from different parts of Virginia
On Monday afternoon the promptness of our
troop was tested by a report that Northern
force was approaching the county in the neigh
borhood of Shepherdstown. But few moments
elapsed before the whole command was in arms.
Col. Aliens regiment marched to ShepherdstowD
in double quick time, as we'll as COL Harper's,
Sc, whilst other regiments were stationed at
points to repulse invasion at any accessible quar-
ter. After taking supper with the hospitable
citizens of Shepherdstown, and finding no enc
ny near, the regiment returned to their quarters
the same night by railroad. On their march to
to Shepherdstown they encountered the heavy
rain and hail, but notwithstanding their tramp
through mud and water, 10 places knee deep, |
they looked fresh and hearty the next morning |
1t is said regiment will be stationed at Shep-
: herdstown.
A large number of negroes are engaged in
the abors intended for defence, and it is interest
ing to witness their cheerulness in the perform
ance of their duties. On their way from one
point of duty to another, they have one of the
# number who acts as captain, and he is very pre-
t, else in making them keep STEP
J, On Friday week an atfray occurred between two
y members of the Kentucky rsgment-Moore and
i Murphy-which resulted in the shooting of the
: latter. Murphy died on Tuesday last.
It One of the same regiment was shot in the
u foot by pistol shot few days ago, by the pis-
:, tol falling to the ground A member of the
If Montgomery Virginia company was shot in the
is neck by pistol falling and discharging. The
% injury is not serious.
Is Several car loads of cattle and some ten hor-
,e ses were captured at Harpers Ferry, but as the
owners well paid for them, they of course
lost nothing by the transaction.
The burning of the underbrush on the pinnacle
: on'Thursday night week presented a handsome
appearance. Whether it was accidental or in
territorial we are not apprsed, but very little
damage was done to the timber. The object was
perhaps to drive snakes and lizards away,
= as well as to obtain full view of any hostile
effort, and keep the view unobstructed.
- Richard H. Dulaney, Robert Garter and John
Scott, Esqs, arrived at Harper's Ferry on Sat-
" urday week, bearing with them a fve-horse
~ team filed with provisions, the contribution of
= citizens of the Upperville neighborhood of Lou
- doun county, for the Kentucky troop stationed
at Harper's Ferry. The supply consisted of -four,
= bread, rs hams, besides other articles.
., A company of sixty men have been supplied
for several weeks past by the citizens of the vi
cinity of Hlsborough with food. This exhiAts
the fact that Loudon is disposed to contributesE
~ mand was under Gen. Wright.
"N Indeed there has been no lack of liberality in
~ the way of provisions towards the troops station
ed at Harper's Ferry, and Regiment might
:. have been furnished from the surplusage.
an Military Display
On Saturday evening last, at the Campus
is Martius, az5ss the space between the Railroad
nd and the old freight depot, the following Oompa-
IS MES were on parade:
at Bath Cavalry, Capt. Richards; Rockbridge
&c Cavalry, Capt. McNutt; Greenbrier Rifles, Capt
n Dennis; Greenbrier Sharpshooters, Capt Brown;
y Monroe Guard, Capt Tiffany; Allegheny Rifles,
as Capt. Holloway; and Hibernians, Capt. Robin
~ son. This interesting military display was wit
VI messed by more than five hundred spectators,
= composed chiefly of the ladies of this place
- The soldiers have the qualification to know that
they have the best wishes of the fairer and bet
n ter portion of creation-"Heavens last, best gift
rs to man"-for their triumphant success in the
D. patriotic enterprise upon which they have so
promptly and willingly entered. If the cordial
IS wishes and ferVent prayers of woman can avail,
IN they will be blessed with health, and will return
We honored victors with their banners wreathed
" with laurels and will be greeted with the cor
D. dial gratulations OF grati6ed, free and happy
d, people.
IS When the deadly conflict is over; when the
clangor of arms has ceased when the vuture of
/ war has taken its flight, and the dove of peace
= again hovers over orr country when the bugle
has been exchanged for the lutte; when swords
have been beaten into ploughshares aad spears
!, into pruning hooks, then will the brave soldier
. return TO his home, crowned with victory, and
the "girl be left behind him" will sfy, with out
e stretched arms, to meet him, and with, voice
as gentle as summer zephyr, &
Sweetly invite him, with bliss in her smile
To cease from his toll and be happy aw bile
e Whispering wooingly-Come to my bower
Go not In search of the phantom of power
Honor and wealth are illusory, Come
Z. Happiness dwells in the temple of Home.
:. After his joyous return and heart felt welcome.
!, it will not be long before Hymen will be called
upon to light his torch and minister at his altar.
: and two aceordant and cheerful voices will be
heard singing in unison that good old heart thrill
: ling song-"Hone, sweet home, there's no place
like home"
The Soldiers Vote Unanimous.
accordance with General Order No. II, adopt
ed for the purpose of securing 'sfull and fair