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The Daily Dispatch: June 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
ated they burned a bridge crossing a creek between Williamsport and Falling Waters, in Virginia. The bridge at Sheppardstown, across the Potomac at that point, is mined, and ready to be blown up. Twenty-five Union men reached Williamsport last night, having been driven out of Virginia. The troops will make a forward movement very soon. Brigadier General Thomas, of the regular army, has arrived, and will lead the advance brigade. The first movement will be made direct to Hagerstown. McMullen's Rangers have been assigned to lead the forlorn hope, supported by the Scott Legion.--The latter regiment is attached to General Thomas' brigade. News received from Sharpsburg, Maryland, by a person arrived here, states that the Virginians have sent over 500 sick back to Winchester, the prevailing disease being smallpox and diarchies The general belief is that Harper's Ferry will be evacuated. The troops are evidently loading cars and wagons with baggage, as it preparing for a