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s of men who are ranging through that country indicate that such is the design. To come through the Pass would result in a great sacrifice of life, without an adequate advantage. To come by French Creek, and get between the supply depots and the forces beyond that section, would be far more advantageous to a hostile force, and is probably not lost sight of by the rebel Generals in command. Skirmish in Western Virginia. The Wheeling Press lately gave an account of a skirmish near Grafton, in which it was stated that 200 Virginians were signally routed by 50 Federalists, led by Capt. Dayton, and a considerable number killed and wounded. A letter from Piedmont to the Baltimore Exchange says: Now the truth is simply this: The aforesaid Dayton was sent out from Webster on a scouting expedition, and whilst out came upon an old man and his son, who were harvesting. As soon as the boy discovered the soldiers, he attempted to make his escape, and was fired at by them and wo