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The Daily Dispatch: May 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Arrest of Captain Jenifer. (search)
rmation, 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 would like to put