54 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [May 2,

taken from the armory at Harper's Ferry, on the night of its
destruction by fire, were secreted in the vicinity, on the Ma-
ryland side of the line, took upon themselves, without au-
thority, to cross into Maryland, in order to search for and
recover the same. So far as the committee can ascertain,
their search was confined to a single house, and upon being
warned by respectable citizens of the illegality of their course,
they proceeded no farther, and retired without inflicting any
damage on person or property. On representation being
made to the commanding officer at Harper's Ferry, their act
was immediately disowned, and strict orders were given to
prevent the occurrence of similar disorders in the future. A
duplicate of these orders was sent to Weverton, without delay,
by the hands of a prominent citizen of the county, and your
committee have reason to believe that all enmity and excite-
ment on the subject has entirely ceased there. They are fur-
ther informed that the troops in the vicinity have been re-
cently placed under the command of regular officers, and that
the strictest military discipline will be enforced for the pro-
tection of the rights of the citizens of this State, and the
maintainance of the respect due to her soil.

The committee accordingly think that no action of this
House is necessary in the premises, and they respectfully
ask to be discharged from the further consideration of the
subject.

The committee feel it their duty, however, to add, that
questions are likely daily to occur, and, in fact, are occuring,
on account of the seizure of grain by the Virginia military
authorities, for their own supply, and to prevent the trans-
mission of supplies to Washington. These difficulties, unless
prevented, or some definite understanding had, in regard to
the matter, between the two States, are likely to produce
serious connections and embarrassments, and to disturb the
friendly relations, which now, more than ever, ought to exist
between their authorities and citizens. The committee,
therefore, respectfully recommend the adoption of the follow-
ing joint resolution.

S. T. WALLIS,

BARNES COMPTON,
J. H. GORDON,
JAMES T. BRISCOE;
EDWARD LONG,
G. W. GOLDSBOROUGH,

Which was adopted.

Also, the following resolution: