| From the Richmond Daily Dispatch |
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| September 9, 1861 |
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| A Splendid Locomotive
brought from the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad,
and put into fine working order at the {Virginia}
Central Railroad shop in this city, made a trial trip to
Staunton a few days ago. It performed the trip in fine style. Some wag
telegraphed from Gordonsville that "Gen. Beauregard" would
reach Staunton with the approaching train. When it reached that
beautiful town, an immense crowd was assembled at the depot, prepared
to give the hero a hearty welcome. They were surprised when they
learned that the new locomotive which
had been named in honor of that distinguished soldier, was the subject
of the telegraphic dispatch; but received the information in good
humor, like sensible men. |
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