Baltimore to Washington. Later in the day McDowell's defeat at Bull Run, made it necessary, for the safety of Washington to have a strong force on the north bank of the Potomac above Georgetown, and to that point the regi ments of the Reserve Corps were marched as rapidly as they arrived at the Washington terminus of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.

Colonel R. Biddle Roberts, commanding the First regiment, and senior colonel in the corps was placed in the advance. Colonel Robert G. March who had left Harrisburg in advance with the fourth regiment awaited the arrival of Colonel Roberts west of Baltimore. Colonel George S. Hays commanding the Eighth, Colonel John S. McCalmont, commanding the Tenth and Colonel E. B. Harvey, commanding the Seventh regiment followed as rapidly as transportation could be provided. As the trains approached Baltimore, on Monday afternoon, Colonel Roberts was admonished at every station by the three months troops, who were guarding the railroad of the danger of passing through the city of Baltimore. When the command arrived at the outer depot on the Northern Central railroad in the suburbs of Baltimore, a body of the police force of the city, met Colonel Roberts and advised him not to pass through the city with his command. They represented the populace as being in a state of the most intense excitement, and declared that the police would be overpowered in an attempt to resist the mob. They stated further, that the secessionists were thoroughly armed, and that it would be "very unsafe" for him to attempt to march through the streets. Colonel Roberts listened with an indifferent attention to the representations of the policemen, and when their efforts to dissuade him had ceased, filled with the patriotic emotions of a citizen soldier, who knew well for what purpose he had taken up arms, he replied, "Gentlemen, I have not come down here hunting for safe places. My men are thoroughly armed and equipped, and will march through Baltimore."

The lesson of the 19th of April, learned in the streets of

Baltimore, had not been lost on the Pennsylvania troops marching to the Capital. Colonel Roberts had taken the precaution to have ammunition distributed to the men, with orders that they should load their guns and be prepared to engage the enemy at any moment. Orders were also issued to the commissioned officers in every company, that, if the enemy attacked them in the streets of Baltimore, they should promptly return the fire; if attacked from the houses, they were instructed to set fire to the buildings as they advanced through the city.

Colonel Roberts advanced with his regiment to Calvert street depot, took possession of the railroad building, and after posting a guard about his command, allowed his men to make themselves comfortable for the night.

Early in the morning of the 23d, the whole command, with the exception of the Fourth regiment, which encamped near the outer depot, took up their line of march through the city. The pavements, cross-streets and buildings were crowded with vast multitudes of awe-stricken beholders. Not a sound was heard, save the tap of the drum and the tread of the advancing column. Regiment after regiment filed into the heart of the city, through the narrow and winding strects; the secessionists were well armed; they had been boastful and defiant; they now looked with sullen astonishment on the well ordered troops, that marched with conscious strength through their streets; and in fear, they silently nursed their wrath. Thus was the city of Baltimore humiliated. The secessionists, who threatened to murder the National troops in the streets, were awed into silence, and ever afterwards ceased to be aught else than sullen spics, smugglers, and piratical allies to the rebels in arms.

After marching through the city, the First regiment encamped on Carroll' Hill, where it remained until the following Saturday. The other regiments moved forward on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and arrived at Washington in the evening of the same day.

The Second, Third and Fourth regiments, at Camp

Washington, near Easton, had moved promptly to Harrisburg, and thence to Baltimore. The Second, Colonel Mann's regiment, was transported on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to Sandy Hook, where it arrived on the 28th; the Third regiment, commanded by Colonel Sickel, proceeded directly to Washington, and arrived there in the evening of the 25th of July. The Fourth, Colonel March, remained in camp near Baltimore.

So great was the rejoicing at the arrival of these regiments at the Capital, that President Lincoln, accompanied by members of the cabinet and other distinguished men, came out to meet them at the depot, and to thank the men for having ensured the safety of the Capital by their presence. The President reviewed the troops and commended them for the progress they had made in discipline. and drill.

Colonel Harvey, commanding the Seventh regiment, thus relates his experience in the march from Harrisburg to Washington:

"Our orders at Harrisburg were, to report to the commandant at Baltimore, General Dix. Our journey towards Baltimore, during daylight, was one constant scene of cheering. People-men, women, and children-were loud in their demonstrations of patriotism and joy. When we reached the State line, we concluded to prepare for any emergency. We felt that we were hovering between two authorities— passing from Pennsylvania State authority to the United States authority; and during this transit, I concluded I would be the authority, and the regiment cheerfully ac cepted it. We ordered the train to stop, and the men out. Ammunition was distributed, and the men loaded their pieces. We then moved on the train to within four miles of the city, and there stopped until daylight. We next moved into the city, and stopped at the Bolton Station. The men got out of the cars and formed a line on the side of the street, where we remained for five hours, awaiting orders. Immediately on our arrival in the city, we re

ported, by telegraph to General Dix, at Fort McHenry, our presence. At about ten o'clock, A. M., a despatch was received from that officer directing us to procure something to eat, and then proceed to Washington as soon as we could obtain transportation. Thereupon our quartermaster hastened off in search of provisions. The mayor or provost marshal, attentive to our wants, sent Mr. S. Robinson of that city with a police force to conduct us to some grove to take refreshment. We formed, and under the pilotage of a policeman, started, as we supposed, for the grove aforementioned. After half an hour's march through the city, the head of our line halted at the Camden Depot! I inquired if this was where we were to get our breakfast and the three last meals not yet had. I was met by the policeman, who informed me that he had been ordered to conduct us to that depot, that we might be moved on to Washington at once. Just then some of the managers of the railroad came up, and insisted on our going ahead, as the train was already in waiting. I informed them that we should not leave Baltimore until the men had one full meal. We had bounded for two days and nights on one meal; a longer continuance in that business would then cease. I then marched the regiment back to the Bolton Depot. The Quartermaster, Judge Lane, and Mr. E. Robinson had just returned, and the men enjoyed one good meal. I next authorized Mr. Robinson to make arrangements and contract for the transportation of my regiment-nine hundred men, baggage,* horses, and equipments, to Washington;-and to move precisely at nine o'clock, P. M. Mr. Robinson soon returned, having made the arrangements. At seven o'clock we moved the regiment once more from the Bolton Station to the Camden Station, and were there informed that the cars placed on the track were for us and were ready. We loaded up. There were twelve cars. We filled them full, leaving four companies still on the platform! The superintendent, managers, &c., came along blustering and scolding us for not getting ahead. I remonstrated with them about the accom

modations provided, but only received in return threats that if we did not load up in the twelve cars, they would move the trains and leave us behind. In addition to this, they refused to take the cars containing our horses, surplus arms and ammunition. Our contract called for nine o'clock as the moving hour; it was then eight o'clock. I at length went to the head of the train, detached the locomotive, and placed Captain John Jameson on the platform with three companies to prevent the re-attachment of the locomotive or the moving of the train with part of my command until I should give the proper order. The superintendent approached, and ordered the engineer to move forward. Both left suddenly. I next repaired to the railroad office, where I met some eight smooth gentlemen, who talked pompously, and indulged in a few threats. We heard them through, though very impatient and angry. I only replied, that that train would not move before nine o'clock, and that then it would take none of my regiment unless it took all; that we should keep possession until that hour and then release it unless more cars were furnished meanwhile; that if they wished to dispossess us, they were at liberty to make the attempt; that we had heard of Baltimore once, and were perfectly willing that others should hear of it the second time. I then returned to the locomotive, found my orders strictly enforced, and the men all quiet, but impatient for orders. I was followed by a stranger, and asked to return to the railroad office. I sought Mr. Robinson, who made the contract, and we returned to the office together. When I got back a Mr. White, clerk of the road, and a man calling himself president of the road, were present, who informed me that they had just received a despatch from Honorable Simon Cameron, ordering me forward at once, and that we were to proceed in twelve cars, leaving the horses and baggage behind. He next presented me with a certificate which professed to show that the company had furnished transportation to me for the regiment. I thereupon demanded a certified copy of the Washington despatch. They refused to