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