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The Daily Dispatch: July 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Vandalism in Northwest Virginia. (search)
Vandalism in Northwest Virginia. We find the following account of the doings of the Ohio and Pennsylvania troops, who have invaded Northwest Virginia, as given by their own organ in Wheeling. To wreak vengeance on these wretches at their own homes will be for all Virginians a labor of love: The movements in Western Virginia--men killed and wounded. The Wheeling Intelligencer (Republican) has the following letter narrating the exploits of the Federal troops in Western Virginia: Northwest Virginia, as given by their own organ in Wheeling. To wreak vengeance on these wretches at their own homes will be for all Virginians a labor of love: The movements in Western Virginia--men killed and wounded. The Wheeling Intelligencer (Republican) has the following letter narrating the exploits of the Federal troops in Western Virginia: Shinnston, Va., June 22.--Yesterday a detachment of Ohio troops, under Capt. Calle, of the 20th regiment, company I, arrived here from Mannington, via Hessville and Lumbersport, at which last place they took several prisoners. Shortly after nightfall Capt. Calle detached a squad of men to go down to Righter's, under the guidance of two of our citizens. On arriving at Righter's house Captain Calle left his men in the yard, and advanced to the door, but could not gain admittance. In a few mom
The Daily Dispatch: July 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway in jail. (search)
Major Evans, of South Carolina, has been assigned to the command of Col. Sloan's Regiment and Col. Hunton's 8th Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. He has assumed the command, and now ranks as General in the Confederate Army. All quiet now in this neighborhood. There was a fight at White's Ferry, near Leesburg, last week, between Capt. Rogers' Artillery and a portion of Col Stone's command, on the opposite shore of the Potomac. The firing was kept up for two days, but only one man was wounded on our side, while several of the enemy were killed by the fire from Captain Rogers' guns. There are various reports as to the loss of the Yankees, and I understand they admit six killed on their side. We are just commencing our harvest, and there is a magnificent crop of wheat. We have a good prospect for corn. Loudoun has more fine cattle than any county in Eastern Virginia, and we can supply an army of 50,000 men for twelve months, if we can secure the present crops. B.