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The Daily Dispatch: November 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Unionism in the South. (search)
arters late at night. The result of his observations will have much influence in guiding the movements of that portion of our army. Great activity prevails throughout the whole division. Many of the regiments have attained marked proficiency in drill. The intelligence that Gen. McClellan has assumed entire control of the Union army of the Potomac was received with great enthusiasm. The rebels still continue active. It is believed that they have thirty or forty thousand men near Shipping Point within immediate call. The indications are that they would rest satisfied with an effectual blockade of the Potomac, and a successful resistance to any advance of our troops upon their position. They are erecting new batteries at points below the mouth of Quantico creek, the batteries already erected being insufficient to cover the river. Every night some craft succeeds in running the blockade. Measures have been taken by Gen. Hooker to protect the loyal people of that portio