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