The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-20
IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA.
THE UNITED STATES ARNoRY AT HARPER's
FERRY DESTROYED.

WASHINGTON, April 10, 1851.
General Scott us received telegraphic despatch
from Captain Kngsbury, stating that he had burned the
Armory buildings, the troops having evacuated AID
marched into Maryland.
There were fifteen thousand stand Of arms u the Armo
ry, which were all destroyed.
There Yves large force from Virginia their way TO
seize the Amory in order to get possession Of the arms
This will be sad disappointment TO the Virginia troops
who confidently expected to possession OF these
General Scott received despatch at two p ~ to-day,
dated Chambersburg 18th inst. from the commander Of
the arsenal at Harper's Ferry, as follows
Finding my position untenaole, shortly after ten
O'Clock last night destroyed the arsenal, containing
fifteen hundred arms and burnsdup the Armory
building proper and under cover OF the night withdrew
my comman d. forty in number anost IN inc presence
accomplished with but four casualties. believe
the destruction was complete. will await orders at
Carlisle. H. JONES, Captain Commanding
CARLISLE Pa April 10, 1861
Lieutenant Jones late in command at Harpers Ferry
arrived here with his command Of forty three men, at
three 7. W. to day.
Lieutenant Jones having been advised that force Of
$500 troops had been ordered by Governor Letcher to
possession Of Harper Ferry and finding his position
untenable under directions Of War Department de-
stroyed AL the munitions Of war; armory, arsenal and all
The buildings. he withdrew his command under the
Of night and almost the presence Of troops
He lost three men
Fifteen thousand stand Of arms we're destroyed.
The command made forced marct of thirty miles last
night Harper's Ferry to Hagerstown, in Maryland
Lieut.. Jones and command icok much worn and IA
tgued They were most enthusiastically received by
our entire population.
PHILADELPHIA, AFRu 10. 1861.
despatch received here from Washington, says all
the that at Harper's Ferry burned in
pile.
HARRISBURG April 10, 1901.
Lieut.. Jones is now at the Carlisle barracks.
He states that, hearing yesterday that six hundred
Vng.niaps approaching by the Winchester road to
seize the arsenal they put piles Of powder in straw In all
the buildings, and waited quietly the approach o. the
picket guard, who gave the alarm, and the garrison set
the outhouses, carpenter shop and powder useg,
and then began to retreat.
The citizens Of Harpers Ferry, who evidently in
league with the party advancing to seize the Arsenal
instantly in arms. They pursued, fired and killed
two regularstwo others deserted before the troops
reached Hagerstown. They marched all night. missed
the railroad Hagerstown and took omnibusss 70
Chanbersb re to-day They much exhausted by the
night march. They fed by the people at Chambers
burg with loud cheers along the route
to Elise.
The report Of the assault the Massachusetts, regi
ment in Baltimore occasions intense excitement among
the troops at Camp Curtin. They swear terrible
gesnce.
Three thousand men are here.
Lieut.. Jones' who has arrived from Harpers Ferry, is
Of the late Adjuaot General jones' Of the United
Army lie Gays the federal troops rushed
Potomac bridge Hpers Ferry the people rushed
the arsenal lie believes that large numbers persisted
BY the explosion Repeated explosions occurred and he
saw light burning in the building for many miles.
Two Ohio regiments reached here tonight, aud stay
until the ennsylvanians ready 10 march.
An abundance OF for the Pennsylvania troops will
reach here TO morrow morning.
Major siuontsn Commander Of the Pttsburg arsenal,
suspected Of fidelity to the Unon and s watched by
Committee Of Safety.
Governor Hicks, Of Maryland Declines by telegraph,
TO let any armed troops pass through Baltimore
MAEnSsurRc, Va, April 10, 1851.
II being reported in Washington that the Arsenal at
Harpers Ferry burned down lsst night, took the
two O'Clock train for that point. Great enthusiasm
manifested at many places the route by crowds Of
cessioniss and at place the American flag hung
at half mns At Point OF cks the Confederate flag was
hoisted and chcered lustly by immense crowd
and the train dashed on.
The train was carefully watched for the troops that
might be on their way to the Arsenal and battery Of
cannon mounted half mile the other side Of the
ferry, and the train compelled to stop After an OK
animation 1t allowed TO proceed, and passed sowly
between two files OF soldiers.
at the depot cannon pointed at the train, AMI
several hundred soldiers drawn up The Virginia
troops to the number Of 900, have possession OF the
town, ard allowed to get off the train Can
planted all the adjacent hills and sodisrs are
distributed in every direction.
The arsenal and workshop were burned down last
night together with all the and munitions of war.
This done by the United States troops stationed here
who then evacuated and toos the road for Carlisle
detachment Of troops has been cent after hcm but the
rebels evidently do not expect they win up with
them.
Colonel Barbour late Superintendent Of the arsenal
made secession speech TO day, and II is said all the fedc
raj officers in the town have resigned. The Virginia
troops appear resolue and determined and 1t was said
there was not Union at the ferry
rejoicing manifested at the reported shooting
OF United States troops In Baltimore but asserted
that the force here will provoke collision unless
attempt be made to send United States troops
lodge them stl, the assemblage 81 large a force
without previous notice and their enclmpment 80 near
Washington shows the necessity of immediate aud roso
iuto action the part the federal govrnment.
THE NORFOLK NAVY YARD SAFE.
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1861.
Colamodore Pauldrg ard Captain jenkins, who wesc
hed IN tho nd 9TH