NP, SC 6/28/1864

From the Daily South Carolinian (Columbia, S. C.)
 
June 28, 1864
 
Another Raid on Richmond & Danville Railroad
   Information has been received here, that it was expected that the Yankees would make a raid on the Richmond & Danville Railroad. Thursday morning, it was stated that the Junction was threatened by the enemy and the trains were ordered to be detained here. No train arrived here from Richmond on consequence of the threatened attack. Communication cannot be had beyond Meherrin, which is the first depot this side of the Junction.
   It is reported that the Junction has been taken, and that the Yankees are three miles this side of that place, on the line of railroad. They are aiming to get to Staunton River to destroy the bridge and cut off supplies from Richmond.
Danville Appeal
 
Later -- Our neighbor of the Guardian adds:
   They succeeded in destroying the Junction (Burkeville) and Meherrin Stations, and advanced last Saturday afternoon up the road to Staunton River Bridge. They made four fierce assaults upon our troops stationed there, and were each time successfully repulsed. Their loss in killed and wounded was 250; ours 8 killed and 24 wounded. A great and gratifying disparity. During their retreat Saturday night, Gen. Fitz. Lee, with 700 cavalry, dashed into their rear and put them to flight. They took a road on which Gen. Dearing was advancing, and it is thought the entire force will be killed or captured. ***

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