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Austria (Austria) (search for this): article 16
t. Jenifer's giving his parole of honor to Col. Porter that he would not attempt an escape, was allowed to accompany him to Harrisburg for the purpose of having an interview with the Governor. Captain Jenifer reached Harrisburg at 3 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, and waited upon the Governor at 9 o'clock, in company with Col. Porter and Lieut. Jones, recently in command at Harper's Ferry, who acted as Jenifer's friends upon the occasion.--After hearing the statement of the accused, Gov. Curtin's only reply was-- "These are exciting times, and we have to be on our guard,"or something to that effect. Capt. Jenifer then took leave, the Governor expressing his regrets at what had occurred. He then took the cars and arrived here, as already stated, on the evening train. Capt. Jenifer is a native of Charles county, Maryland, and son of the late Hon. Daniel Jenifer, who represented our State for many years in Congress, and was Minister to Austria under President Harrison.
McAllister (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 16
or any other information, were found, than a private letter from a friend in Virginia, urging him to resign his commission in the army. The letter was retained, and a copy forwarded to the Governor. The Mayor then proposed that as it might be impossible to restrain the mob from personal violence, Capt. Jenifer had better proceed to York. While the conveyance was being prepared, his legs were bound with chains, and handcuffs were sent for; but before they could be procured, a gentleman of Hanover--Capt. A. W. Eichelberger--on hearing his name, said it was an indignity to an officer of the Army, and a gentleman, which could not be permitted; where upon the Mayor, after a short conversation with Capt. E., and a pledge from Jenifer that he would not attempt to escape, had the chains removed. This was done, however, against the remonstrances of many of the crowd. After the chains were taken off the crowd became still more excited, and one who had a musket in his hands remarked that he
Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 16
was carried into effect, the Judge had an interview with Col. Andrew Porter and Major Thomas, and upon Capt. Jenifer's giving his parole of honor to Col. Porter that he would not attempt an escape, was allowed to accompany him to Harrisburg for the purpose of having an interview with the Governor. Captain Jenifer reached Harrisburg at 3 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, and waited upon the Governor at 9 o'clock, in company with Col. Porter and Lieut. Jones, recently in command at Harper's Ferry, who acted as Jenifer's friends upon the occasion.--After hearing the statement of the accused, Gov. Curtin's only reply was-- "These are exciting times, and we have to be on our guard,"or something to that effect. Capt. Jenifer then took leave, the Governor expressing his regrets at what had occurred. He then took the cars and arrived here, as already stated, on the evening train. Capt. Jenifer is a native of Charles county, Maryland, and son of the late Hon. Daniel Jenifer, who
York, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 16
forwarded to the Governor. The Mayor then proposed that as it might be impossible to restrain the mob from personal violence, Capt. Jenifer had better proceed to York. While the conveyance was being prepared, his legs were bound with chains, and handcuffs were sent for; but before they could be procured, a gentleman of Hanover-et in his hands remarked that he would like to put three hundred balls through the prisoner. Capt. Jenifer, who had no arms upon his person, was then taken to York in a close carriage, guarded by the Mayor and two others armed, arriving there at eleven o'clock the same night. The prisoner was first taken to a hotel, but, agaell. When informed of his release, Capt. Jenifer obtained permission to remain in jail during the night; but his brother officers, who had arrived that evening in York, and who, it is believed, were mainly instrumental in procuring his release, insisted upon his lodging at their quarters. After remaining an hour or two, he went
Charles county (Maryland, United States) (search for this): article 16
pt. Jenifer's giving his parole of honor to Col. Porter that he would not attempt an escape, was allowed to accompany him to Harrisburg for the purpose of having an interview with the Governor. Captain Jenifer reached Harrisburg at 3 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, and waited upon the Governor at 9 o'clock, in company with Col. Porter and Lieut. Jones, recently in command at Harper's Ferry, who acted as Jenifer's friends upon the occasion.--After hearing the statement of the accused, Gov. Curtin's only reply was-- "These are exciting times, and we have to be on our guard,"or something to that effect. Capt. Jenifer then took leave, the Governor expressing his regrets at what had occurred. He then took the cars and arrived here, as already stated, on the evening train. Capt. Jenifer is a native of Charles county, Maryland, and son of the late Hon. Daniel Jenifer, who represented our State for many years in Congress, and was Minister to Austria under President Harrison.
Hagerstown (Maryland, United States) (search for this): article 16
The Arrest of Captain Jenifer. The Hagerstown (Md.) Mail gives the following account of this affair, which has already been briefly noticed: Captain Jenifer a few days since arrived at Carlisle Barracks, in command of his company from Texas. A few days after he obtained leave of absence from his commanding officer, Major Thomas, for the purpose of visiting his friends and relatives in this State and Virginia. On reaching Baltimore on the day of the fight, and perceiving that as an officer of the United States Army he would soon be called upon to take part against his native State, like Col. Magruder, Col. May and others, he tendered his resignation, to take effect on the 30th of April inst. The only reason why his resignation was not to have immediate effect was that he might have time to settle his accounts with Government. Having concluded to make this change in his plans, he started back the same evening to Carlisle Barracks, for the purpose of informing his commandi
Hanover Court House (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 16
unted his horse and left the Barracks, by the turnpike leading to Baltimore. He was between nine and ten hours reaching Hanover, a distance of thirty miles, having ridden the whole way in a walk. On arriving at Hanover about five o'clock, he foundHanover about five o'clock, he found about two hundred armed men assembled in front of the hotel. As soon as he dismounted, they crowded. around him for the purpose, as he supposed, of ascertaining if he had any news. He gave what news he had, when the Mayor of Hanover asked him toHanover asked him to step into the parlor, where he was arrested by the Mayor by order of the Governor. The Mayor then informed him that the arrest was made in consequence of information received by telegraph that he was the bearer of dispatches or important informatisence. This seemed to satisfy the crowd; but soon after a report was received that a mob from Baltimore was approaching Hanover, and was but a short distance off, intent upon the destruction of the town. The report was, of course, wholly groundles
Carlisle, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 16
Col. Magruder, Col. May and others, he tendered his resignation, to take effect on the 30th of April inst. The only reason why his resignation was not to have immediate effect was that he might have time to settle his accounts with Government. Having concluded to make this change in his plans, he started back the same evening to Carlisle Barracks, for the purpose of informing his commanding officer of what he had done, forwarding his baggage and taking his horse to Baltimore. On reaching Carlisle, he learned that the bridge on the Northern Central Railroad had been destroyed, and was consequently compelled to take his horse by turnpike. On Sunday night last he bid the officers of his regiment good bye — they having to start for Washington at 11 o'clock that night — telling them that within four or five days he would meet them in Washington, and remain with them until his resignation was accepted, or he had ceased to be an officer of the Army. At seven o'clock the next (Monday)
Magruder (search for this): article 16
as already been briefly noticed: Captain Jenifer a few days since arrived at Carlisle Barracks, in command of his company from Texas. A few days after he obtained leave of absence from his commanding officer, Major Thomas, for the purpose of visiting his friends and relatives in this State and Virginia. On reaching Baltimore on the day of the fight, and perceiving that as an officer of the United States Army he would soon be called upon to take part against his native State, like Col. Magruder, Col. May and others, he tendered his resignation, to take effect on the 30th of April inst. The only reason why his resignation was not to have immediate effect was that he might have time to settle his accounts with Government. Having concluded to make this change in his plans, he started back the same evening to Carlisle Barracks, for the purpose of informing his commanding officer of what he had done, forwarding his baggage and taking his horse to Baltimore. On reaching Carlisle,
Andrew Porter (search for this): article 16
d him (Capt. J.) that he had just received another dispatch ordering his re arrest; but before this was carried into effect, the Judge had an interview with Col. Andrew Porter and Major Thomas, and upon Capt. Jenifer's giving his parole of honor to Col. Porter that he would not attempt an escape, was allowed to accompany him to HaCol. Porter that he would not attempt an escape, was allowed to accompany him to Harrisburg for the purpose of having an interview with the Governor. Captain Jenifer reached Harrisburg at 3 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, and waited upon the Governor at 9 o'clock, in company with Col. Porter and Lieut. Jones, recently in command at Harper's Ferry, who acted as Jenifer's friends upon the occasion.--AfterCol. Porter and Lieut. Jones, recently in command at Harper's Ferry, who acted as Jenifer's friends upon the occasion.--After hearing the statement of the accused, Gov. Curtin's only reply was-- "These are exciting times, and we have to be on our guard,"or something to that effect. Capt. Jenifer then took leave, the Governor expressing his regrets at what had occurred. He then took the cars and arrived here, as already stated, on the evening train.
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