The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-21
NEWS FROM HARpER's FERRY.
OUR HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENCE.


RerteO BY Governor Ouvtin-Another Visa to Harprs
Eyry-s,oco Southern Troops 7hze-7hs PsanylOanis
ResrU-7he FEELING in Maryland, dc.
grand review OF the troops at Camp Hifer, Cham
bersburg, took place this morning in presence Of Gov
ernor Curtin and staff Quite number Of the State dig
ntarts were present. and the populace enthusiast
tic. Under the command Of Brigader General E c. wn-
liams the camp at Chambersburg fine condition and
the troops well disciplined Every one was well pleased
gentleman from Maryland states that he went with
party on Monday night last into Harper's Ferry. Re
gained access into the lines account Of the party hay
ing with them load Of provisions. The force there he
heard, was being augmented daily and every effort was
being made TO strengthen the fortincatons. They ex
pressed themselves determined TO make q desperate
resistance He estimates the number at probably 5000
men on both sides OF the river, onehaf Of whom were
The gentleman that the course OF some Of
the Northern States especially Penusy vana relative
TO slave recons has and will strengthen
the Union feeling in the border States
The Governor has issued proposals for the three mil
lion loan. There win be more than that offered Il In
said, by the banks Of the Commonwealth.
An order has also been issued appotonng the fifteen
regiments OF reserve volunteer corps be raised by
state to the different counties The application must be
made before five days. 1t is this body OF men that
Major General George Mccall is to be assigned the
nand Of
1t undoubted fact that many portions of Nary.
land including Baltimore city, secrety sympathize with
the rebels; and all that prevents them from showing
their true coors is the fear Of being deseste by
the strong hand Of government Gen. Butler done well
In taking possession Of the Monumental City, and through
cut the present disturbance effective body Of troops
must be kept there, well at Annapolis and all points
the general thoroughfare
HARRISBURG May 20, 1891
Southern Troops at Harpers Ey1y-Seisure Of Catk DC
james Gowan, Esq, OF this city, government con
tractor at Harpers Ferry arrived from that place on
Saturday night. He went there ten days since TO
his horses &C., his clerk several men under
his employ from this place having remained there The
rebels looked upon him with evident suspicion but he
was well known in that vicinity and had many warm
friends there, who prevented any acts Of violence D.
wards him. His clerk had been in prison on several
occasions and was prevented from departing previously
He states that the rebels took possession Of all his i'm
plements-double rgged derricks picks, shoves, 30
an admirable equipment for an army They allowed him
to take inventory Of the articles and offered him pay
ment the shape of Confederate State scrip which he
refused They permitted him only TO take away his
horses.
On Monday last large lot Of cattle passing the Bal
more and Ohio Railroad, destined for Baltimore,
taken by the troops at HaTpers Ferry On Tuesday
her lot and large quantity OF corn consigned 10 the
ssme city, were appropriated by the rebels. Whatever
their hanos can lay hold OF they steal.
AT the utmost there were but five thousand troops
there aud although well fortified they the
miserable plight Mr.. G. states they reminded him Of
party oi hrgands The only respectable looking compa
MES there was The Kentucky regiment but they
fighting among Themselves, Of whom killed
few days since in brawl. There s considerable disaf
lection there among the hoops. Men daily arriv
l Ing from the South.
Several days since all liquor the place was seized by
the troops by authority OF the officer In command and
placed under guard. This absolutely necessary In
consequence OF the greatly increasing Generalization Of
the
All Nortbeners were imprisonsd.