He was disposed to protest.

"If my men were hellions," said he, with strong emphasis on the word (a new one to me), "I wouldn't mind; but to send off the best young fellows of the county in such a way looks like murder." The governor, sitting with pale, delicate features, but resolute air, answered that the way to Washington was not supposed to be dangerous, and the men could be armed and equipped, he was assured, as soon as they reached there.

It would be done at Harrisburg, if possible, and certainly if any hostility should be shown in Maryland.

The President wanted the regiments at once, and Ohio's volunteers were quite as ready to go as any.

He had no choice, therefore, but to order them off.