War News: From Harpers Ferry
Summary
A description of the destructive work of about 400 rebels who returned to Harper's Ferry after it had been evacuated by Confederate troops. Scared local citizens who had returned there or remained there ran into Potomac when the rebels approached and were fired upon as they attempted to get across the river. No one was hit. A B&O locomotive was toppled into the river and the bridge over the Shenandoah was completely burned. The rebels also set fire to one of the rifle shops. Some strong Union supporters were arrested and taken captive: E. H. Chamber, Hezekiah Rhoderick, John Chapman, Adam Ruleman, Nat Allison and Abraham Herr.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: June 28th, 1861
Page/Column: 2
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
