| From National Republican
(Washington, D. C.) |
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| June 17, 1861 |
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| Point of Rocks, June 15 |
| The obstructions on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad at this point have been removed, and the
road was reopened to Harper's Ferry this morning. |
| An immense boulder, weighing
about 100 tons, which was thrown from the Point of Rocks upon the
railroad, was removed last night by blasting, and the track now passes
over its crushed fragments. |
| An immense mass of rocks
project into the canal; leaving sufficient space, however, for passing
boats. Obstructions can be easily removed by blasting. |
| The culverts which were
attempted to have been blown up, are now fully repaired. |
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