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November 24, 1859
Daily Intelligencer
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
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Maj. Gen. Taliaferro assumes command of forces at Harper's Ferry under Gov. Wise's direction, without superseding Col. Davis, who is barred from office due to anti-duelling act. Rumors of marauders and attacks on sentinels reported. Wise shows no fear, viewing it as military training opportunity.
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A New Commander—Gov. Wise ain't Afraid.
Harper's Ferry, Nov. 23.—Maj. Gen. Taliaferro arrived on the express train last evening, and assumed, by direction of Gov. Wise, command of all the forces. Gen. Taliaferro does not supersede Col. Davis, but was entitled by rank to the command of the whole forces. Col. Davis has been disfranchised under the anti-duelling act, from holding any office, civil or military, in Virginia. He has acted here as an advising officer.
A rumor was afloat to-day that there was a party of marauders in the mountains, near Cherry Run. The sentinels at Charlestown are reported to have been fired on last night.
Gov. Wise exhibits no sort of fear of the rescue; thinks it best to have a good force out. In reply to gentlemen who had asked him this morning, if he had any fears, he replied that he never had the least, but considers it the finest opportunity ever offered to put the State in military training. I can now teach my boys how to carry biscuit in their knapsacks and to arrange bullets in their cartridge boxes.
Harper's Ferry, Nov. 23.—Maj. Gen. Taliaferro arrived on the express train last evening, and assumed, by direction of Gov. Wise, command of all the forces. Gen. Taliaferro does not supersede Col. Davis, but was entitled by rank to the command of the whole forces. Col. Davis has been disfranchised under the anti-duelling act, from holding any office, civil or military, in Virginia. He has acted here as an advising officer.
A rumor was afloat to-day that there was a party of marauders in the mountains, near Cherry Run. The sentinels at Charlestown are reported to have been fired on last night.
Gov. Wise exhibits no sort of fear of the rescue; thinks it best to have a good force out. In reply to gentlemen who had asked him this morning, if he had any fears, he replied that he never had the least, but considers it the finest opportunity ever offered to put the State in military training. I can now teach my boys how to carry biscuit in their knapsacks and to arrange bullets in their cartridge boxes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Harpers Ferry
Military Command
Gov Wise
Taliaferro
Marauders
Sentinels
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Wise
Maj. Gen. Taliaferro
Col. Davis
Where did it happen?
Harper's Ferry
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Wise
Maj. Gen. Taliaferro
Col. Davis
Location
Harper's Ferry
Event Date
Nov. 23
Story Details
Maj. Gen. Taliaferro takes command of forces at Harper's Ferry per Gov. Wise; Col. Davis advises but is barred from office. Rumors of marauders and sentinel attacks. Wise unafraid, sees chance for military training.