Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09
SEIZURE OF THE RELAY HOUSE.
BALTMoRE, May 5--l0 P. n

BALTMoRE, May $40 P. N.
This morning Knox Clifford, overseer OF
James Ii. Luckett'S farm at the Relay House,
attempted TO cross the bridge over the Patap-
SEQ at that point, and was met by guards Of
United States troops, who prevented his cross
ing. Soon afterwards, thirty cars arrived from
Washington, with nearly eighteen hundred
troops, said to he the Eighth Regiment OF New
York. and the Sixth of Massachusetts,, under
command OF Brig. Gen. Butler.
There was intense excitement at the Relay
House, and many Of the Inhabitants, frighten-
ed, fooishly left, some coming to this city.
The troops were followed by their camp
equjpage, and had beside muSkes anG small
arms, several cannon and howiizers. They
took possession Of Mr.. Luckatts and Talbots
farms, established a camp, and announced that
if any hostile demonstration was made they
should fortify the neighboriCG heights.
The troops are said 10 have cut down the
telegraph poles on the line west OF Relay, so
as to preTent communication between Balti-
more and Harper's Ferry. The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad is also held, to prevent for,
wardinS supplies to Secession troops in Viz
ginia.
1t is believed here tia. the road from Wheel,
ing will be taken possession Of for the same
parPoSe end soon Secession troops viii hold
the road only from Harper'S Ferry to Martins.
burg.
The troops this afternoon were drilling at
the Relay Their approach is said to ha re
been SO quiet and s:ea!thy that the first the
tel graph operator knew of it was when the
guard came in and took possession. The news
is not generally known here, but so far as it
has been announced, it has been rccei"ed wilA
satisfaction, except among the National oil,
unteers, who attacked the Massachusetts
troops, aad they feel themselves powerels to
resist
Two-thirds Of the members of tie Legisla-
ture are here, some Of whom intended to leave
this afternoon fer Frederick l cannot learn
whether they were permitted to pass the Re
lay.
a special train will leave tomorrow Morn
ng.
The intention Of the troops was to permit no
communication West for the present. Ii this
be carried out, the assembling Of the LegiSIa-
ture will be postponed until they can and 9th
er means of reaching Frederick, or they con-
clude TO meet elsewhere.
The Union men are rejoicing over the pros
pect Of this unexpected stay Of reasonable leg
Slaton which they believe must be entirely
stopped. TIE intention of the S-csssionstS
was, in view Of the certain defeat o. the Com
mttee Of Safety bill. to keep tie Legislature
in session to take advantage Ct any contingent
cY which would enable them 10 accomplish
their purpose The prompt mogcmcn! Of
troops has already deranIcd tler plans, ana
damoraiized the whole Secession movement in
Maryland.
There is rumor that Cen. Scott is in tie
city, but l On unable to fnd any Foundation
for it.
The repairs on the Central Railroad North,
are rapidly approaching completion, and by TO-
morrow it is supposed that the l ennsyIvaaia
troops will move toward the city.
There are rumors anoat that detachment
from the Relay House will occapy Camden sta
ton, on the Baltimore and Chic Railroad, in
the morning, but there IS no definite nforma.
ton.
st the Union Convention last night, mo,
tion was made to amend the resolutions so as
to admit the right of Secession by a sovereign
Convention The motion was voted down, the
almost unanimous sentiment being for the Uu-
ion without an IT,