The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-16
IMPORTANT FROM MARYLAND.
THE ARREST OF WiNANS-THE POSITION
OF GOVERNOR HICKS, ETC.

BALnxoRs, May 10, 1901.
Ross Wnans, an extensive iron manufacturer Of this
city, arrested last night the Relay House by the
federal troops, while his way the train from Fred.
erck where he has been member Of the legislature
There 10 considerable feeling in the city this morning
In consequence OF this arrest Winans wealthy man,
has employed great many wor kmen ln Baltimore and
contributed largely to build up the city, hence his popu
arty. The precise reason why he hiss been arrested
seems 70 be mystery 70 the citizens here /
have reason 10 believe that General Butler las
evidence that Mr.. Winsns recently visited Harper's
Ferry for disloyal purposes, and that be Las
manufactured large quantity OF cannon balls knd
other war material for the enemy that being unable
TO transport said war material aross the line Of tie ,ee
raj troops he proceeded to melt the pas into bar thus
destroying their identity and that he has otherwise en-
poyed his 70 aid and comfort those known TO be IN
rebellion against the federal authorities Rupon exam
na.on General Butler s not satisfied that charges
are correct, Mr.. winans viii be promptly relessed
wnans steam gun, called, neither invented nor
manufactured by him. II was invented by NJ Dsckn-
son. native OF Connecticut, who, by the way, removed
the internal machinery of the instrument before 90 at
tempt was made to remove il 20 Harpers Ferry 30 that
the gun, in It's present shape, is useless.
Some time during last night about one hundred snd
fifty members OF the Independent Grays and Maryland
Guard left this city for Harpers Ferry to ion the Viz
gnia forces s sad that they took their arms with
them
Governor Hicks ig out with denial that he IN auy way
aided In the destruction of the railroad bridges He
talks rather plain to Mayor Brown and s very severe
upon Marshal Kane and Enoch l. Love- and promises to
pubsh the entire acts relative the destruction OF the
railroad property The Governor also issued he proca
nation this morning for four regiments of infantry or
rihemer-he quota required of Maryland by the Presi
DENTS proclamation Of the 18th OF April.
The arms seized yesterday in possession OF Mar.
shal Kane, and surrendered by him under orders
from the Police Commissioners, who appointed by
the State, and one OF whom is the Mayor. They
ssted Of two thousand two hundred uskets and four
thousand and twenty spears Of John Brown pattern.
Each musket box marked Twenty musxets, vir-
gipa,' and each spear box was marked, "From wnans
4 Co sixty pieces"
The Pennsylvania troops have not yet arrived but
hourly expected.
PROCLAMATION OF GOVERNOR HICKS,
CALLING FOR FOUR REGIMENTS OF VOL
UNIEERS, ETC.
BALTIMORE, Nay ID, 1891.
Governor Hicks issued the following proclamation last
night
whereas, the President Of the United States, by hs
proclamation OF 18th April 1861, has called upon me- the
Governor Of Maryland, for four regiments infantry or
rifemer, TO for period OF three months the d
requs.on being made in the spirit and in pursuance OF
the law: and
whereas, to the said requisition has been added the
written assurance Of the Secretary OF War that said four
regiments sha be detaied to within the limits Of
the Of Maryland for the defence Of the capital OF
the United States, and not to serve beyond the limits
aforesaid;
Now therefore, !, Thomas Holiday Hicks, Governor of
Maryland do, by this my proclamation, call upon loyal
citizens Of Maryland TO volunteer their services 70 the
extent of -four regiments, aforesaid t, during
period Of three months within the limits of Mary land
SUBJECT the conditions aforesaid the orders
the Commandcr-in Chief OF the army Of the United
States
Given under my hand the great OF the state OF
Mary land at the city of Frederick foureeEth day
THOMAS IT, HICKS.
Governor Hicks replied Mayor Brown charge that
he authorized the destruction OF the bridges He denies
the charge and says, that if the Mayors communication
and accompanying certificates have induced any person
to doubt my true position in the premises, respectfully
ask q suspension Of judgment until sufficient time be
afforded collect the necessary proof and show Az
shall be able to DO most concusyey, that the eestruc
ton of the bridges part Of the conspiracy OF
acting against the govern ment and known and pro
claimed in other parts Of the State before the destruc
tion was consun mated. But any person who knows
my opinion Of George P. Kane and Enoch
l.. Lowe will at admit that would
be very slow 10 assent to any proposition ema
Mating from endorsed by them. Their introduction
my chamber at the late hour Of the night to urge
my consent TO the perperaton OF unlawful &C. was
not calculated TO convince Of the proprety peces
sity Of that act Men do readily take OF their
enemies.
The city is quiet ths morning. Members OF the Mas
sachusetts and New York regiments strong through
the streets wholly unsrmed generally In couples having
full confidence they assert in the loyalty Of the city
Rumors edoat that General Butler will make other
arrests to day or those in high position
portion OF the First Pennsy lvania regiment arrived
Woodbury. this morning, and halted on Druid Hill park
The rest Of the regiment is distributed along the line OF
the road from the Pennsylvania line do sn 1t expected
that large body will down to-day. Early this
morning Rnggolds artillery passed through the city on
their way TO Washington. Three thousand troops, via
Perryvie, now landing at Locust Point. II sup
posed they IN route for Fort Washington.
1t is reported that General Butler will return 70 An
napo and that the Massachusetts, troops now here Will
10 to Fortress Monroe.
An attempt was made by the virginans at Earpors
Ferry to blow up cuvert near Frederick, but un-
successfully.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS AT BALTIMORE.
PxRRYvnIs, May is, 1861.
-Four thousand Eve hundred troops left here at sunrise
this morning in steamers for Baltimore Among them
were three regiments from Philadelphia. The troops
landed at Locust Point, Baltimore this afternoon
They viii either remain in Baltimore or proceed General
George Cadwalader, Of Philadelphia, is in command
Baltimore remains quiet More troops VIII follow soon
FLEET BELOW BALTIMORE.
Blrnxosr, Nay l5-Noon
II Ia reported that feet Of seven steamers, with
United states troore, are now co ming up the river.