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March 4, 1862
Daily Intelligencer
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Trains carrying construction materials move eastward along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for rapid building east of Hancock toward Martinsburg. Gen. Shields to command upper Potomac after Lander's death; Gen. Schenck at Paw Paw. Weather yesterday varied, last night slushy and rainy.
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MOVEMENTS ALONG THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
For several days past immense trains of cars bearing material for the construction of a railroad have been moving eastward from this and other points. The railroad is doubtless being built east of Hancock and in the direction of Martinsburg as rapidly as possible. It is understood that Gen. Shields, of Mexico and California fame, is to take command on the upper Potomac now that the brave Lander is no more. General Schenck is already at Paw Paw.
Yesterday we were supplied with every variety of weather ever experienced in this country. Last night was particularly nasty, slushy and rainy. Except where a gaslight threw out a streak of light it was dark enough to work at with a pick-axe and spade.
For several days past immense trains of cars bearing material for the construction of a railroad have been moving eastward from this and other points. The railroad is doubtless being built east of Hancock and in the direction of Martinsburg as rapidly as possible. It is understood that Gen. Shields, of Mexico and California fame, is to take command on the upper Potomac now that the brave Lander is no more. General Schenck is already at Paw Paw.
Yesterday we were supplied with every variety of weather ever experienced in this country. Last night was particularly nasty, slushy and rainy. Except where a gaslight threw out a streak of light it was dark enough to work at with a pick-axe and spade.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Construction
Military Movements
Civil War
Weather
Potomac
Hancock
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Shields
Lander
General Schenck
Where did it happen?
Baltimore And Ohio Railroad, East Of Hancock, Martinsburg, Upper Potomac, Paw Paw
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Shields
Lander
General Schenck
Location
Baltimore And Ohio Railroad, East Of Hancock, Martinsburg, Upper Potomac, Paw Paw
Event Date
Several Days Past, Yesterday
Story Details
Immense trains move materials eastward for rapid railroad construction east of Hancock toward Martinsburg. Gen. Shields to command upper Potomac after Lander's death; Schenck at Paw Paw. Varied weather yesterday, nasty night.