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The Daily Dispatch: December 23, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Averill raiders — a probability of their capture. (search)
ill be captured. Finding the road to the Sweet Springs effectually obstructed, they took a road leading by way of junction Store and the Roaring Run Furnaces in Botetourt, which intersects the Fincastle and Covington road about six miles from Covington. On Saturday night they camped in the Rich Patch Valley, and on Sunday morningrs were driven back and two hundred and fifty of their number captured. The rest of the party continued their retreat in the direction of Junction Store, in Botetourt county, near which point it is understood Gen. Imboden is posted. In Botetourt the citizens were turning out in crowds to the aid of the regular forces, and were rBotetourt the citizens were turning out in crowds to the aid of the regular forces, and were rendering most efficient service. The passengers by the Central train last night state that a report prevailed in Staunton that our forces were but a few hours behind the enemy, whose horses were completely broken down, and little doubt was entertained that the entire party would be caught. Another report stated that Averill, f