...at outwits him must take a very early start. Messrs. Kennedy and Kimmell proceeded to town to get the people to retire peaceably and prevent any provoking demonstrations; and so rebel rule began at Chambersburgh . They marched in very orderly, and most of their force started out different roads to procure horses, forage, and provisions. I started in advance of them for my house, but not in time to save ...