October 18th, 1859—8.30 P. M.
Victor Smith, Commercial Office, Cincinnati. Richard Smith, Gazette Office, Cincinnati.
J. B. Ford, Wheeling.
W. Vrooman, Parkersburg.
B. L. Jacobs, Grafton.
Harper's Ferry insurrection entirely suppressed; all the outlaws killed or arrested by United States Marines. All freight and passenger trains again working with entire regularity and safety. No damage has been done to any portion of the railway track, trains, or other property.
W. P. SMITH.
SOURCE: B. H. Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 24
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