McCONNELLSBURG, PA., June 19.—A detachment of Jenkins’s force, mounted infantry, under the command of Col. Ferguson, entered this place at four o’clock this morning. The rebels opened all she stores, helping themselves to boots, shoes, hats, provisions and every thing else they could carry away. The town was so completely taken by surprise that the citizens were unable to escape, and a large number of them tell into the rebels’ hands. The rebels also drove away about twelve thousand dollars worth of cattle. One of the rebels, in attempting to capture a horse, was shot through the neck by some unknown person. This so exasperated his companions that they threatened to burn the town, but desisted. They completely gutted the telegraph office, carrying away the instruments and all the messages. The operator made his escape.
After the rebels had collected all their plunder and were ready to evacuate the place, the Colonel commanding the rebels made known to the citizens that he was ready to listen to claims for the recovery of horses, cattle, provisions, etc. Many applied for the return of their property, but were for the most part unsuccessful, until a number of ladies came forward and interseded. A portion of the property was restored, and the rebels retreated in the direction of Hancock, but where they may next turn up is impossible to say.
A number of boquets were presented to the rebels by sympathizing ladies, and it was principally those that received their horses, cattle, etc., back.
Daily Ohio Statesman, Columbus, OH
