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Daily Ohio Statesman
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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In Loudon County, Virginia, Southern deserters are committing daring robberies and extorting money from residents to prevent their homes from being burned, causing unprecedented alarm during the war with no protection available. Rebels are confirmed moving toward Winchester, prompting government action.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-A letter from Loudon county, Va., says that daring robberies are being everywhere committed, and money extorted from the inhabitants to save their dwellings from conflagration. There is a greater state of alarm prevailing than has ever before existed during the war. The depredations are represented to be committed by Southern deserters. There being no protection afforded them, the citizens are compelled to submit.
It is stated that more than a week ago the rebels were moving towards Winchester with the intention probably of proceeding beyond that town. This report is now verified. The Government has not been unmindful of this important fact, and has taken measures accordingly.
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Primary Location
Loudon County, Va.
Event Date
Jan. 9
Outcome
citizens compelled to submit due to lack of protection; government has taken measures against rebel movements.
Event Details
Daring robberies and extortion by Southern deserters in Loudon County to prevent arson; greater alarm than ever during the war. Rebels moving towards Winchester more than a week ago, now verified.